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C. (Fernandez) Holliday - -This eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere in the United States and most -other parts of the world at no cost and with almost no restrictions -whatsoever. You may copy it, give it away or re-use it under the terms of -the Project Gutenberg License included with this eBook or online at -www.gutenberg.org. If you are not located in the United States, you'll have -to check the laws of the country where you are located before using this ebook. - -Title: A Bible Hand-Book - -Author: F. C. (Fernandez) Holliday - -Release Date: June 3, 2016 [EBook #52232] - -Language: English - -Character set encoding: ISO-8859-1 - -*** START OF THIS PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOK A BIBLE HAND-BOOK *** - - - - -Produced by Richard Hulse, Chris Pinfield and the Online -Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net - - - - - - -</pre> - - -<div id="tnote"> - -<p>Transcriber's Note.</p> - -<p>Apparent typographical errors have been corrected. The author's use -of hyphens has been retained. Scriptural references have been -reproduced as printed. The source is not stated but is most probably -the King James version.</p> - -<p>The work is divided into books, chapters, and sections. Some sections -are divided further: most of the headings of these divisions are not -listed in the Table of Contents.</p> - -</div> - -<div id="front"> - -<h1><small>A</small> <br />BIBLE HAND-BOOK,</h1> - -<p><em>Theologically Arranged:</em></p> - -<p class="x-small">DESIGNED TO FACILITATE THE FINDING OF</p> - -<p class="large">PROOF-TEXTS</p> - -<p class="x-small">ON THE</p> - -<p class="large">LEADING DOCTRINES OF THE BIBLE.</p> - -<p class="x-small">BY</p> - -<p class="large">REV. F. C. HOLLIDAY, D. D.</p> - - <p class="small"><i>CINCINNATI</i>:<br /> - HITCHCOCK AND WALDEN.</p> - - <p class="small"><i>NEW YORK</i>:<br /> - CARLTON AND LANAHAN.</p> - - <p class="x-small">1869.</p> - -<div class="gap-above small"> - -<p>Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1869, by</p> - -<p>HITCHCOCK & WALDEN,</p> - -<p>In the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the United States for the -Southern District of Ohio.</p> - -</div> - -</div> - -<h2>PREFACE.</h2> - -<p><span class="smcap">This</span> work has engaged the author's attention, -at intervals, for several years; and is the result of -the labor of such leisure moments as could be -snatched from the more pressing duties of an -active pastorate.</p> - -<p>It will be found a <i>time saver</i> to all students of -the Bible, and a convenient help to young ministers -and Sunday-School teachers. Trusting that -the Divine blessing will rest upon this humble -effort to make the Bible its own expositor on the -topics herein presented, the author submits it to -the public.</p> - -<div class="foot"> - -<div class="right1">F. C. HOLLIDAY.</div> - -<div class="left1 small"><span class="smcap">Indianapolis, Ind.</span>, -<i>Sept.</i> 1, 1869.</div> - -</div> - -<h2>CONTENTS.</h2> - -<table id="toc" summary="ToC"> - -<tr> - <td style="width:2.5em"></td> - <td style="width:25em"></td> - <td style="width:2.5em" class="sec-pag smcap">page.</td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="book" colspan="3">BOOK I.</td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-txt smcap" colspan="2"> Doctrines Relating to God</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_21">21</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="chap" colspan="3">CHAPTER I.</td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">1.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">Existence</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_26">26</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">2.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">God Self-Existent</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_26">26</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="chap" colspan="3">CHAPTER II.</td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="center" colspan="3">ATTRIBUTES.</td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">1.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">Unity</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_27">27</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">2.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">Spirituality</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_28">28</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">3.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">Eternity</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_28">28</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">4.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">Immutability</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_29">29</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">5.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">Omnipotence</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_29">29</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td></td> - <td class="subsec-txt">(1.) Shown by the Fact of Creation, <a href="#Page_29">29</a>. -(2.) By the Vastness and Variety of His Works, <a href="#Page_30">30</a>. -(3.) The Ease with which He is said to Create and Uphold All Things, <a href="#Page_30">30</a>. -(4.) Terrible Descriptions of Divine Power, <a href="#Page_31">31</a>. -(5.) By the Universality of His Dominion, as well over Intelligent Beings as over the Material Universe, <a href="#Page_32">32</a>. -(6.) Direct Scriptures, <a href="#Page_33">33</a>.</td> - <td></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">6.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">Omnipresence</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_34">34</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">7.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">Omniscience</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_34">34</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">8.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">Wisdom</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_36">36</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">9.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">Goodness</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_36">36</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">10.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">Holiness</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_38">38</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">11.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">Justice and Truth</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_39">39</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">12.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">Majesty and Glory</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_40">40</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="chap" colspan="3">CHAPTER III.</td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="center" colspan="3">PERSONS OF THE GODHEAD.</td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">1.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">Trinity</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_44">44</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">2.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">Three Persons, and three only, are spoken of under Divine Titles</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_44">44</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">3.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">Baptism is in the Name of Three Divine Persons</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_45">45</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">4.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">The Apostolic Benediction is in the Name of Three Divine Persons</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_45">45</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="chap" colspan="3">CHAPTER IV.</td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="center" colspan="3">DIVINITY OF CHRIST PROVEN.</td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">1.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">By His Pre-Existence</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_45">45</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">2.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">He was the Jehovah of the Old Testament</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_46">46</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">3.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">Divine Titles ascribed to Christ </td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_48">48</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td></td> - <td class="subsec-txt">(1.) He is called God, <a href="#Page_48">48</a>. -(2.) He is called Lord, <a href="#Page_48">48</a>. -(3.) He is called the Son of God, <a href="#Page_50">50</a>. -(4.) Christ, as the Son of God, calls God Father, <a href="#Page_51">51</a>. -(5.) Christ, as the Son of God, is distinguished from Created Beings by the Phrase, "Begotten, Only Begotten," etc. -(6.) Christ is One with the Father, <a href="#Page_52">52</a>. -(7.) The Same Things are spoken of God the Father and of Christ, <a href="#Page_52">52</a>. -(8.) Equal with God, <a href="#Page_53">53</a>. -(9.) Styled God's Fellow, <a href="#Page_53">53</a>. -(10.) Called Word of God, <a href="#Page_53">53</a>.</td> - <td></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">4.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">Divine Attributes Possessed by Him</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_53">53</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td></td> - <td class="subsec-txt">(1.) Eternity, <a href="#Page_53">53</a>. -(2.) Omniscience, <a href="#Page_54">54</a>. -(3.) Omnipotence, <a href="#Page_54">54</a>.</td> - <td></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">5.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">Divine Acts are attributed to Him</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_54">54</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td></td> - <td class="subsec-txt">(1.) Creation, <a href="#Page_54">54</a>. -(2.) Preservation, <a href="#Page_55">55</a>. -(3.) The Final Destruction of the Material Universe is attributed to Christ, <a href="#Page_55">55</a>. -(4.) Christ claimed to perform the Works of His Father, and to possess Original Miraculous Power, <a href="#Page_55">55</a>. -(5.) He promised to send the Holy Ghost, <a href="#Page_56">56</a>. -(6.) He gave the Holy Ghost, <a href="#Page_56">56</a>. -(7.) He forgave Sins, <a href="#Page_56">56</a>.</td> - <td></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">6.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">Divine Worship paid to Him</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_57">57</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td></td> - <td class="subsec-txt">(1.) Before His Ascension, <a href="#Page_57">57</a>. -(2.) After His Ascension, <a href="#Page_57">57</a>. -(3.) Adored by Angels, <a href="#Page_58">58</a>. -(4.) Doxologies to Christ, <a href="#Page_58">58</a>. -(5.) But to Worship any Being or Thing but God is Idolatry, <a href="#Page_58">58</a>.</td> - <td></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="chap" colspan="3">CHAPTER V.</td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="center" colspan="3">THE PERSON OF CHRIST.</td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">1.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">His Humanity</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_59">59</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">2.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">The Union of Two Natures in One Hypostasis</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_59">59</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="chap" colspan="3">CHAPTER VI.</td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="center" colspan="3">THE HOLY GHOST.</td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">1.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">Proceeds from the Father and Son</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_60">60</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">2.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">His Personality</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_60">60</a></td> -</tr> -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">3.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">His Deity</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_62">62</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td></td> - <td class="subsec-txt">(1.) The Subject of Blasphemy, <a href="#Page_62">62</a>. -(2.) Divine Titles ascribed to Him, <a href="#Page_62">62</a>. -(3.) Possessed of Divine Attributes, <a href="#Page_62">62</a>. -<i>a.</i> Eternity, <a href="#Page_62">62</a>. -<i>b.</i> Omnipresence, <a href="#Page_62">62</a>. -<i>c.</i> Omniscience, <a href="#Page_62">62</a>. -<i>d.</i> Holiness—He is styled the Holy Ghost, <a href="#Page_63">63</a>. -<i>e.</i> Goodness, <a href="#Page_63">63</a>. -<i>f.</i> Grace, <a href="#Page_63">63</a>. -<i>g.</i> Truth, <a href="#Page_63">63</a>.</td> - <td></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">4.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">He is the Source of Inspiration</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_63">63</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">5.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">He is the Source of Life</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_63">63</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">6.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">He is the Author of the New Creation—Regeneration</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_63">63</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">7.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">He is the Source of Religious Comfort</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_63">63</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="book" colspan="3">BOOK II.</td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="center" colspan="3">DOCTRINES RELATING TO MAN.</td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="chap" colspan="3">CHAPTER I.</td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="center" colspan="3">MAN'S PRIMEVAL STATE.</td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">1.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">Made Under Law</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_71">71</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">2.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">Created in the Image of God</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_71">71</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td></td> - <td class="subsec-txt">(1.) Dominion, <a href="#Page_71">71</a>. -(2.) Spirituality, <a href="#Page_72">72</a>. -(3.) Immortality, <a href="#Page_72">72</a>. -(4.) Intellectual Powers—Knowledge, <a href="#Page_73">73</a>. -(5.) Moral Image of God—Holiness, <a href="#Page_74">74</a>.</td> - <td></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="chap" colspan="3">CHAPTER II.</td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="center" colspan="3">THE FALL OF MAN.</td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">1.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">The Temptation—The Serpent the Instrument—The Devil the Real Tempter</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_74">74</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">2.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">The Transgression</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_75">75</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">3.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">The Results of the Fall—Physical Evil</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_75">75</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td></td> - <td class="subsec-txt">(1.) The Ground Cursed for Man's Sake, <a href="#Page_75">75</a>. -(2.) Man Doomed to Labor, <a href="#Page_75">75</a>. -(3.) Physical Suffering caused by the Fall, <a href="#Page_75">75</a>. -(4.) Temporal Death the Result of Sin, <a href="#Page_76">76</a>.</td> - <td></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">4.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">Results of the Fall—Moral Evil</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_77">77</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td></td> - <td class="subsec-txt">(1.) Spiritual Death—Loss of the Divine Image, <a href="#Page_77">77</a>.</td> - <td></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">5.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">Man's Moral Nature Corrupted by the Fall</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_78">78</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">6.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">Depravity Hereditary</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_79">79</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">7.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">The Extent of Depravity is Total or Universal</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_80">80</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td></td> - <td class="subsec-txt">(1.) The Will is Depraved, <a href="#Page_80">80</a>. -(2.) The Understanding Darkened, <a href="#Page_81">81</a>. -(3.) The Affections Corrupt, <a href="#Page_82">82</a>. -(4.) The Imagination Vitiated, <a href="#Page_82">82</a>. -(5.) Man's Moral Powers Paralyzed, <a href="#Page_83">83</a>. -(6.) Man's Utter Helplessness, <a href="#Page_83">83</a>.</td> - <td></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="book" colspan="3">BOOK III.</td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-txt smcap" colspan="2"> Atonement or Redemption</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_87">87</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="chap" colspan="3">CHAPTER I.</td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="center" colspan="3">REDEMPTION.</td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">1.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">Necessity for an Atonement</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_90">90</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">2.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">Redemption by the Death of Christ</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_92">92</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">3.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">The Death of Christ a Sufficient Atonement for the Sins of the Whole World</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_94">94</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">4.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">The Death of Christ the Procuring Cause of Man's Salvation</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_95">95</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">5.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">Benefits of the Death of Christ</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_96">96</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td></td> - <td class="subsec-txt">(1.) Justification, <a href="#Page_96">96</a>. -(2.) Regeneration, <a href="#Page_97">97</a>. -(3.) Reconciliation, <a href="#Page_98">98</a>. -(4.) Adoption, <a href="#Page_98">98</a>. -(5.) Peace, <a href="#Page_99">99</a>. -(6.) Witness of the Spirit, <a href="#Page_100">100</a>. -(7.) Sanctification, <a href="#Page_101">101</a>.</td> - <td></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="chap" colspan="3">CHAPTER II.</td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="center" colspan="3">BENEFITS OF THE DEATH OF CHRIST—CONDITIONS OF SALVATION.</td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">1.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">Repentance—Faith the Instrumental Cause of Man's Salvation</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_104">104</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">2.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">The Holy Spirit the Efficient Cause of Man's Salvation</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_107">107</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="chap" colspan="3">CHAPTER III.</td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="center" colspan="3">FURTHER BENEFITS OF THE DEATH OF CHRIST.</td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">1.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">The Right to Pray</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_108">108</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">2.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">The Power of Prayer</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_110">110</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">3.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">Divine Providence—General and Special</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_112">112</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">4.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">Victory over Death</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_113">113</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">5.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">The Immediate Reception of the Souls of the Pious into a State of Blessedness</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_114">114</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">6.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">The Resurrection of the Body</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_114">114</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="chap" colspan="3">CHAPTER IV.</td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="center" colspan="3">ELECTION, DECREES, AND FREE-WILL.</td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">1.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">Election</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_117">117</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td></td> - <td class="subsec-txt">(1.) The Election of Individuals to perform some Particular Service, <a href="#Page_117">117</a>. -(2.) Collective or National Election, <a href="#Page_117">117</a>. -(3.) Personal Election, or the Choosing of Individuals to be the Heirs of Eternal Life, <a href="#Page_119">119</a>.</td> - <td></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">2.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">Scripture Doctrine of Divine Decrees</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_120">120</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">3.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">Freedom of the Human Will</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_121">121</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="chap" colspan="3">CHAPTER V.</td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="center" colspan="3">THE DOCTRINE OF A GENERAL JUDGMENT.</td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">1.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">The Certainty of the Judgment</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_123">123</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">2.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">The Judgment Subsequent to Death</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_124">124</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">3.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">The Judgment Subsequent to the Resurrection</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_124">124</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">4.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">Christ will be the Judge</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_126">126</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">5.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">The Decisions of the Judgment will be Final and Equitable</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_128">128</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">6.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">The Award to the Righteous</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_129">129</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">7.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">The Doom of the Wicked</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_131">131</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">8.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">Heaven a Place of Eternal Happiness</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_133">133</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">9.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">Hell a Place of Endless Misery</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_136">136</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="book" colspan="3">BOOK IV.</td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="center" colspan="3">THE MORAL LAW.</td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="chap" colspan="3">CHAPTER I.</td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="center" colspan="3">THE FIRST COMMANDMENT.</td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">1.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">Idolatry Forbidden</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_146">146</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">2.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">God to be Worshiped</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_146">146</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">3.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">Threatenings against Idolatry</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_147">147</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">4.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">The Judgments of God inflicted upon the Violators of this Commandment</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_147">147</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">5.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">Instances of God's Judgments upon Particular Transgressors of this Commandment</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_148">148</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">6.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">Idolatry Punished with Death</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_152">152</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">7.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">Idols are but Vanity</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_153">153</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">8.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">Against Inquiring Concerning Future Events of False -Gods and of those professing to have Familiar Spirits</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_153">153</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">9.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">This Command requires us to have a God, and is therefore -against Atheism</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_154">154</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">10.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">This Command requires Supreme Love to God</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_155">155</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="chap" colspan="3">CHAPTER II.</td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="center" colspan="3">THE SECOND COMMANDMENT.</td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">1.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">The Use of Images is Forbidden</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_156">156</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">2.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">Images are not Representations of God</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_157">157</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">3.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">The Judgments of God upon the Violators of this Command</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_157">157</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">4.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">Images used by Apostates as Outward Symbols in the Worship -of the True God</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_159">159</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">5.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">Images not to be Worshiped, though enjoined by Human -Authority</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_160">160</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">6.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">Threatenings against Idolatry</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_160">160</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">7.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">The Following Crimes, as partaking of the Nature of Idolatry, -are Prohibited</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_161">161</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td></td> - <td class="subsec-txt">(1.) Magic, <a href="#Page_161">161</a>. -(2.) Sorcery, <a href="#Page_163">163</a>. -(3.) Enchantments, <a href="#Page_164">164</a>. -(4.) Soothsaying, <a href="#Page_164">164</a>. -(5.) Observing of Times, <a href="#Page_164">164</a>. -(6.) Witchcraft, <a href="#Page_164">164</a>. -(7.) Divination, <a href="#Page_166">166</a>. -(8.) Consulting Familiar Spirits, <a href="#Page_166">166</a>.</td> - <td></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">8.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">Idolatry is Debasing</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_167">167</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="chap" colspan="3">CHAPTER III.</td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="center" colspan="3">THE THIRD COMMANDMENT.</td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">1.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">Profane Swearing is Forbidden</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_168">168</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">2.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">False Swearing is Forbidden</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_169">169</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">3.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">Swearing by Creatures is Forbidden</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_171">171</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">4.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">Instances of Swearing to commit Sin or to encourage it</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_172">172</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">5.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">Civil Oaths Lawful</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_173">173</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">6.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">Articles of Peace and Private Contracts ratified by an Oath</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_174">174</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="chap" colspan="3">CHAPTER IV.</td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="center" colspan="3">THE FOURTH COMMANDMENT.</td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">1.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">The Sabbath must be observed as a Day of Rest from Secular Work</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_178">178</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">2.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">The Sabbath a Day for Religious Worship</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_181">181</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">3.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">Works of Necessity and Mercy may be done on the Sabbath Day</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_182">182</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">4.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">The First Day of the Week is the Christian Sabbath</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_183">183</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="chap" colspan="3">CHAPTER V.</td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="center" colspan="3">THE FIFTH COMMANDMENT.</td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">1.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">This Command requires Reverence and Obedience on the -Part of Children</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_185">185</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">2.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">It requires Reverence to the Aged, whether they are our -Parents or not</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_186">186</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">3.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">God's Judgments against Disobedient Children</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_186">186</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">4.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">It requires Reverence and Submission to Civil Rulers</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_187">187</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="chap" colspan="3">CHAPTER VI.</td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="center" colspan="3">THE SIXTH COMMANDMENT.</td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">1.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">Murder is Prohibited</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_188">188</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">2.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">Threatenings against Murderers</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_189">189</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">3.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">Cases where Killing a Man is not to be punished with -Death</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_190">190</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">4.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">Human Life authorized to be taken by the Civil Government</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_190">190</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">5.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">Hatred Forbidden</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_191">191</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">6.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">Malice Forbidden</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_191">191</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">7.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">Anger Forbidden</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_191">191</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">8.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">Wrath Forbidden</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_192">192</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">9.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">Contention Forbidden</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_192">192</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="chap" colspan="3">CHAPTER VII.</td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="center" colspan="3">THE SEVENTH COMMANDMENT.</td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">1.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">Statement of the Law</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_193">193</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">2.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">Threatenings against Fornication and Adultery</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_193">193</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">3.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">Impure Thoughts Condemned</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_197">197</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">4.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">Polygamy Forbidden</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_197">197</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">5.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">Against Divorce</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_198">198</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="chap" colspan="3">CHAPTER VIII.</td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="center" colspan="3">THE EIGHTH COMMANDMENT.</td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">1.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">Theft Forbidden</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_199">199</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">2.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">Threatenings against Theft</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_199">199</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">3.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">Threatenings against Robbery</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_200">200</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">4.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">Fraud and Cheating Forbidden</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_200">200</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">5.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">Precepts Concerning Landed Property</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_201">201</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">6.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">Precepts Concerning Things Found, Loaned, or Intrusted to -Others</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_201">201</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">7.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">Restitution to be made to the Injured</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_202">202</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">8.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">Threatenings against Oppressors</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_202">202</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="chap" colspan="3">CHAPTER IX.</td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="center" colspan="3">THE NINTH COMMANDMENT.</td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">1.</td> - <td class="sec-txt"> False Swearing is Condemned</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_203">203</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">2.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">Lying is Forbidden</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_204">204</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">3.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">Evil Speaking is Condemned</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_205">205</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">4.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">Slander is Condemned</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_206">206</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">5.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">Tale-Bearing and Backbiting are Condemned</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_206">206</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">6.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">Reviling and Railing Condemned</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_206">206</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">7.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">Unprofitable Conversation Forbidden</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_207">207</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">8.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">Flattery Forbidden</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_207">207</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="chap" colspan="3">CHAPTER X.</td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="center" colspan="3">THE TENTH COMMANDMENT.</td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">1.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">Covetousness Condemned</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_208">208</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">2.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">Unjust Means of Acquiring Property Condemned</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_209">209</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">3.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">The Folly of Trusting in Riches</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_210">210</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="book" colspan="3">BOOK V.</td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="center" colspan="3">INSTITUTIONS OF CHRISTIANITY.</td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="chap" colspan="3">CHAPTER I.</td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="center" colspan="3">THE CHURCH.</td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">1.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">The Church a Divine Institution</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_217">217</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">2.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">The Unity of the Church under all Dispensations</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_218">218</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">3.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">God's Dwelling-Place the Church</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_220">220</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">4.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">The Stability of the Church</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_220">220</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">5.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">The Church's Prosperity Dependent upon the Divine Blessing</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_221">221</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">6.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">The Ultimate Universal Triumph of the Church</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_221">221</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">7.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">The Blessedness of Church Fellowship</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_223">223</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">8.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">The Duty of Christians toward Each Other</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_225">225</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">9.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">The Duty of Union with the Church</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_226">226</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">10.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">Heretics and Disorderly Persons to be Excluded</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_227">227</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">11.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">Prayers for the Church's Prosperity</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_228">228</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">12.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">Limits of Christian Fellowship</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_229">229</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">13.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">The Church Missionary in its Constitution</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_230">230</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="chap" colspan="3">CHAPTER II.</td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="center" colspan="3">THE MINISTRY.</td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">1.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">Ministers are called of God</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_231">231</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">2.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">The Preaching of the Gospel the Great Instrument of Human -Salvation</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_233">233</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">3.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">Ministers to be Supported</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_236">236</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">4.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">Different Orders in the Ministry</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_237">237</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">5.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">Ministers to be Examples to the Church</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_238">238</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="chap" colspan="3">CHAPTER III.</td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="center" colspan="3">CHRISTIAN BAPTISM.</td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">1.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">Baptism a Christian Duty</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_243">243</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">2.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">The Design of Baptism</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_244">244</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">3.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">Examples of Baptism</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_244">244</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">4.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">Baptism of Households</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_245">245</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">5.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">The Spiritual Import and Scriptural Mode of Baptism</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_246">246</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="chap" colspan="3">CHAPTER IV.</td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="center" colspan="3">THE LORD'S SUPPER.</td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">1.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">Its Institution</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_250">250</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">2.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">The Obligation upon Christians to Observe It</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_251">251</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">3.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">The Elements to be Used</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_252">252</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="book" colspan="3">BOOK VI.</td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="center" colspan="3">CHRISTIAN DUTIES AND PRIVILEGES.</td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="chap" colspan="3">CHAPTER I.</td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="center" colspan="3">PRAYER.</td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">1.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">Prayer a Duty</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_255">255</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">2.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">Vocal and Audible</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_256">256</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">3.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">With Faith and Submission to the Will of God</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_257">257</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">4.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">With the Spirit of Forgiveness</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_258">258</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">5.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">Should be Importunate</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_258">258</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">6.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">Should be in the Name of Christ</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_259">259</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">7.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">The Posture of the Body in Prayer</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_260">260</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">8.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">Secret Prayer</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_260">260</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">9.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">Public and Social Prayer</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_261">261</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">10.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">Prayer for Temporal Blessings</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_262">262</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">11.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">Examples of Answers to Prayer</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_263">263</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="chap" colspan="3">CHAPTER II.</td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="center" colspan="3">PRAISE TO GOD.</td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">1.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">Praise is a Christian Duty</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_265">265</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">2.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">Praise should be Earnest</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_266">266</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="chap" colspan="3">CHAPTER III.</td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="center" colspan="3">FRUITS OF THE SPIRIT.</td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">1.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">Love</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_267">267</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td></td> - <td class="subsec-txt">(1.) Love to God, <a href="#Page_267">267</a>. -(2.) The Love of God, <a href="#Page_268">268</a>. -(3.) Love to the Brethren, <a href="#Page_270">270</a>. -(4.) Love to all Men, <a href="#Page_271">271</a>.</td> - <td></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">2.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">Joy</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_272">272</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td></td> - <td class="subsec-txt">(1.) Rejoice in God, <a href="#Page_272">272</a>. -(2.) Rejoice Always, <a href="#Page_274">274</a>.</td> - <td></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">3.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">Peace</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_275">275</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td></td> - <td class="subsec-txt">(1.) Peace with God, <a href="#Page_275">275</a>. -(2.) Peace of Mind—Tranquillity, <a href="#Page_277">277</a>. -(3.) Disposed to Promote Peace, <a href="#Page_278">278</a>.</td> - <td></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">4.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">Long-Suffering</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_279">279</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td></td> - <td class="subsec-txt">(1.) Patience under Provocation, <a href="#Page_279">279</a>. -(2.) Submission to the Will of God, <a href="#Page_280">280</a>.</td> - <td></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">5.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">Gentleness</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_282">282</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td></td> - <td class="subsec-txt">(1.) Must be Kind, <a href="#Page_282">282</a>. -(2.) Not Contentious, <a href="#Page_283">283</a>. -(3.) Should Help the Feeble, <a href="#Page_284">284</a>.</td> - <td></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">6.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">Goodness</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_285">285</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td></td> - <td class="subsec-txt">(1.) The Right State of the Heart—Be Good, <a href="#Page_285">285</a>. -(2.) Doing Good—Beneficence, <a href="#Page_286">286</a>.</td> - <td></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">7.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">Meekness</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_289">289</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td></td> - <td class="subsec-txt">(1.) Christian Lowliness, <a href="#Page_289">289</a>. -(2.) Humility, <a href="#Page_290">290</a>.</td> - <td></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">8.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">Temperance</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_291">291</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td></td> - <td class="subsec-txt">(1.) Self-Denial, <a href="#Page_291">291</a>. -(2.) Christian Moderation, <a href="#Page_292">292</a>. -(3.) Self-Government, <a href="#Page_294">294</a>.</td> - <td></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">9.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">Faith</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_294">294</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td></td> - <td class="subsec-txt">(1.) Belief in God's Word, <a href="#Page_294">294</a>. -(2.) Trust in God, <a href="#Page_296">296</a>. -(3.) Faith Exemplified, <a href="#Page_298">298</a>.</td> - <td></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="chap" colspan="3">CHAPTER IV.</td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="center" colspan="3">RELATIVE DUTIES OF CHRISTIANS TOWARD EACH OTHER.</td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">1.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">To Love One Another</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_302">302</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">2.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">To Live in Peace</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_303">303</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">3.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">Christian Forbearance</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_303">303</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">4.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">Duty to Forgive One Another</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_304">304</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">5.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">True Friendship</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_304">304</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">6.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">To be Benevolent</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_305">305</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">7.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">Liberality Rewarded</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_305">305</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">8.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">Encouragements to Liberality</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_307">307</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="chap" colspan="3">CHAPTER V.</td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="center" colspan="3">DOMESTIC DUTIES.</td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">1.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">The Marriage Relation Instituted and Recommended</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_308">308</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">2.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">Cautions against Improper Marriages</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_308">308</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">3.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">Mutual Duties of Husbands and Wives</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_308">308</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">4.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">Duty of Parents to their Children</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_309">309</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td></td> - <td class="subsec-txt">(1.) To Provide for them, <a href="#Page_309">309</a>. -(2.) To Administer Needful Correction, <a href="#Page_309">309</a>. -(3.) Encouragements to Parental Faithfulness, <a href="#Page_309">309</a>.</td> - <td></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">5.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">Duty of Children to their Parents</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_310">310</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">6.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">Disobedient Children Punished</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_310">310</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">7.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">Divorce</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_310">310</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">8.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">Polygamy</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_311">311</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="book" colspan="3">BOOK VII.</td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-txt smcap" colspan="2"> Christian Experience</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_315">315</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="chap" colspan="3">CHAPTER I.</td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="center" colspan="3">CHRISTIAN EXPERIENCE.</td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">1.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">Conviction for Sin</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_317">317</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">2.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">Sinners called upon to Repent</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_318">318</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">3.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">God Expostulates</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_320">320</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">4.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">Repentance Demanded</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_321">321</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">5.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">Repentance includes Sorrow for Sin and Confession</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_321">321</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">6.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">Genuine Repentance Acceptable to God</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_323">323</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">7.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">Repentance includes Reformation</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_324">324</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">8.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">Conversion, including Pardon and Regeneration</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_325">325</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="chap" colspan="3">CHAPTER II.</td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">1.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">Evidences of Regeneration</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_327">327</a></td> -</tr> - -<tr> - <td class="sec-num">2.</td> - <td class="sec-txt">Christian Holiness</td> - <td class="sec-pag"><a href="#Page_329">329</a></td> -</tr> - -</table> - -<hr /> - -<div class="pagenum"><a name="Page_21" id="Page_21">{21}</a></div> - -<h2>BOOK I.<br /> -DOCTRINES RELATING TO GOD.</h2> - -<p class="center large">EXISTENCE OF GOD.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">The</span> plain argument for the existence of the Deity, -obvious to all, and carrying irresistible conviction with -it, is the evident contrivance and fitness of things for -each other which we meet with throughout all parts of -the universe. There is no need of subtile reasonings -in this matter. A manifest contrivance immediately -suggests a contriver. It strikes us like a sensation, -and artful reasonings against it may puzzle us, but -they do not shake our belief. No person who knows -the principles of optics and the structure of the eye -believes that it was formed without a knowledge of -that science, or that the ear was formed without a -knowledge of sounds, or that male and female in animals -were not formed for each other and for continuing -the species. All accounts of nature are full of instances -of this kind. The admirable and beautiful structure -of things for final causes exalts our idea of the contriver, -and the unity of design shows him to be one. -The great motions in the systems, performed with the -same facility as the least, suggests his almighty power, -which gave motion to the earth and the celestial bodies -with equal ease as to the minutest particles. The subtility -of the motions and actions in the internal parts -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_22" id="Page_22">{22}</a></span> -of bodies shows that his influence penetrates the inmost -recesses of things, and that he is equally active and -present every-where. The simplicity of the laws that -prevail in the world, and the excellent disposition of -things in order to obtain the best ends, and the beauty -which adorns the works of nature, far surpassing any -thing in art, suggests his consummate wisdom. The -usefulness of the whole scheme, so well contrived for -the intelligent beings who enjoy it, with the internal -dispositions and moral structure of those beings themselves, -shows his unbounded goodness. These are arguments -which are sufficiently open to the views and -capacities of the unlearned, while at the same time -they acquire new strength and luster from the discoveries -of the learned.</p> - -<p>The existence of God is the basis of religion. This -truth will be evident if we remember that the word -religion always denotes either a system of truths of -which God is the great subject, or a system of affections -and conduct of which he is the supreme object. -Were there no such being, there could be no such relations -and duties. Were the existence of such being -incapable of proof, the existence of the relations and -duties would be equally incapable of being proved. -But God has not left himself without ample witness.</p> - -<p>Because something exists, something must have existed -always. The mind can not realize the fact that -existence or change can take place without a cause. -If nothing had originally existed, we can not possibly -conceive that any thing could ever have existed. -Causes absolutely the same must, in the same circumstances, -produce absolutely the same effects. This, I -think, is self-evident, and admitted as such. An absolute -want of cause involves an absolute sameness of an -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_23" id="Page_23">{23}</a></span> -opposite kind, and must, with nearly the same evidence, -continue forever. The necessity of causes to all the -changes of being is universally admitted. No absurdity -can be greater than to argue with a man who denies -the connection between cause and effect. He himself, -in speaking, admits himself to be the cause of the -words he utters, and of the opinions he communicates, -and the act of arguing admits you to be a similar -cause. If his body be not a cause, and your eyes another -cause, you can not see him. If his voice and -your ears be not causes, you can not hear him. If -your mind and his be not causes, you can not understand -him.</p> - -<p>Mr. Locke presents the argument substantially as -follows: Every man knows with absolute certainty that -he himself exists. He knows, also, that he did not -always exist, but began to be. It is clearly certain to -him that his existence is caused, and not casual, and -was produced by a cause adequate to the production. -By an adequate cause is invariably intended a cause -possessing and exerting an efficacy to bring any effect -to pass. In the present case an adequate cause is one -possessing and exerting all the understanding necessary -to contrive and the power necessary to create -such a being as the man in question. This cause is -what we are accustomed to call God.</p> - -<p>The understanding necessary to conceive and the -power necessary to create a being compounded of the -human soul and body admit of no limits. He who can -contrive and create such a being can contrive and create -any thing. He who actually contrived and created -man certainly contrived and created all things. This -argument is conclusive. It has not been nor will it -ever be answered except with sophistry or sneers. I -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_24" id="Page_24">{24}</a></span> -do not affirm that every step of it is attended with what -logicians call intuitive evidence, nor that it amounts to -what is, in the logical sense, an absolute demonstration. -But it is in every step attended with such evidence as -excludes all rational doubt, and approaches so near the -character of a demonstration as to leave the mind completely -satisfied. At the same time it is opposed to no -counter evidence.</p> - -<p>The state of existing things completely proves the -being of a God. The argument derived from this -source is presented by Bishop Berkley in a clear and -forcible manner, and is substantially as follows:</p> - -<p>We acknowledge the existence of each other to be -unquestionable, and when called upon for evidence on -which this acknowledgment is founded allege that of -our senses; yet it can by no means be affirmed with -truth that our senses discern immediately any man. -We see, indeed, a form, and we hear a voice communicating -to us the thoughts, emotions, and volitions of an -intelligent being. Yet it is intuitively certain that neither -the form, the motions, the actions, the voice, the -thoughts, nor the volitions are that intelligent being, or -the living, acting, thinking thing which we call man. -On the contrary, they are merely effects of which that -living, active, acting thing denominated by the word -man is the cause. The existence of the cause, or, in -other language, of the man, we conclude from the -effects which he thus produces. In the same manner, -and with the like certainty, we discover the existence -of God.</p> - -<p>In the universe without us, and in the little world -within us, we perceive a great variety of effects produced -by some cause adequate to their production. -Thus the motions of the heart, arteries, veins, and -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_25" id="Page_25">{25}</a></span> -other vessels; of the blood and other juices; of the -tongue, the hands, and other members; the perceptions -of the senses and the actions of the mind; the -storm, the lightning, the volcano, and the earthquake; -the reviviscence and growth of the vegetable world; -the diffusion of light and the motions of the planetary -system—are all effects, and effects of a cause adequate -to their production. This cause is God, or a being -possessed of intelligence and power sufficient to contrive -and bring them to pass. He, with evidence from -reason equally clear with the testimony of the Scriptures, -thundereth marvelously with his voice, holdeth -the winds in his fists, sendeth lightnings with rain, -looketh on the earth and it trembleth, toucheth the -hills and they smoke, melteth the mountains like wax -at his presence, causeth the outgoings of the morning -and the evening to rejoice, and maketh his sun to rise -on the evil and the good. Him also we are bound to -praise, because we are fearfully and wonderfully made -by him. Our substance was not hid from him when -we were made in secret. His eyes saw our substance, -yet being imperfect, and in his book all our members -were written, which in continuance were fashioned by -him, when as yet there was none of them. He also -breathed into our nostrils the breath of life, and the -inspiration of the Almighty hath given us understanding. -Should it be said that these are the natural and -necessary results of certain inherent powers of matter -and mind, and therefore demand no extrinsic agency, -I answer that this objection affects the conclusion only -by removing it one step further back in the course of -reasoning. That matter should have possessed these -powers eternally without exerting them is impossible, -and that it should have exerted them from eternity is -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_26" id="Page_26">{26}</a></span> -equally impossible. It then follows that the properties -and exertions of matter are derived from an extrinsic -cause, and that that cause is possessed of intelligence -and power to which no bounds can be assigned. The -same argument may be stated in a more general and -popular manner. The agency of God is clearly and -certainly seen in the preservation and government of -all things. The existence of all the forms and states -of being which we behold in the universe is plainly -derived, because it is a change in the former state of -things, communicating, continuing, and terminating, -and, as it is impossible that any thing should commence -its own existence, derived certainly from an extrinsic -and adequate cause. This cause can be none -other than God.</p> - -<hr /> - -<h3>CHAPTER I.</h3> - -<h4 class="smcap">1. Existence.</h4> - -<p><span class="smcap">Every</span> Scripture that speaks of -God implies his existence. The -common interpretation makes -"Lord"—Heb., Yehovah—mean -the Existing One; as,</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Exodus</span> <small>III</small>, 14. And God said -unto Moses, I AM THAT I AM: -and he said, Thus shalt thou say -unto the children of Israel, I AM -hath sent me unto you.</p> - -<h4 class="smcap">2. God Self-Existent.</h4> - -<p><span class="smcap">John</span> <small>V</small>, 26. For as the Father -hath life in himself; so hath he -given to the Son to have life in -himself.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">John</span> <small>VI</small>, 57. As the living Father -hath sent me, and I live by -the Father; so he that eateth me, -even he shall live by me.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Jer.</span> <small>X</small>, 10. But the Lord is the -true God, he is the living God, -and an everlasting king; at his -wrath the earth shall tremble, -and the nations shall not be able -to abide his indignation.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>XVII</small>, 24. God that made -the world and all things therein, -seeing that he is Lord of heaven -and earth, dwelleth not in temples -made with hands;</p> - -<p>25. Neither is worshiped with -men's hands, as though he needed -any thing, seeing he giveth to all -life, and breath, and all things.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Tim.</span> <small>VI</small>, 15. Which in his times -he shall shew, who is the blessed -and only Potentate, the King of -kings, and Lord of lords;</p> - -<p>16. Who only hath immortality, -dwelling in the light which -no man can approach unto; whom -no man hath seen, nor can see; to -whom be honor and power everlasting. -Amen.</p> - -<hr /> - -<div class="pagenum"><a name="Page_27" id="Page_27">{27}</a></div> - -<h3>CHAPTER II.<br /> -<small>ATTRIBUTES.</small></h3> - -<h4 class="smcap">1. Unity.</h4> - -<p><span class="smcap">Deut.</span> <small>VI</small>, 4. Hear, O Israel: The -Lord our God is one Lord.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Deut.</span> <small>XXXII</small>, 39. See now that I, -even I, am he, and there is no god -with me: I kill, and I make alive; -I wound, and I heal: neither is -there any that can deliver out of -my hand.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Deut.</span> <small>IV</small>, 35. Unto thee it was -shewed, that thou mightest know -that the Lord he is God; there is -none else beside him.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Mark</span> <small>XII</small>, 32. And the scribe -said unto him, Well, Master, thou -hast said the truth: for there is -one God: and there is none other -but he.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Eph.</span> <small>IV</small>, 5. One Lord, one faith, -one baptism;</p> - -<p>6. One God and Father of all, -who is above all, and through all, -and in you all.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Cor.</span> <small>VIII</small>, 4. As concerning -therefore the eating of those -things that are offered in sacrifice -unto idols, we know that an -idol is nothing in the world, and -that there is none other God but -one.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Isaiah</span> <small>XLIII</small>, 10. Ye are my witnesses, -saith the Lord, and my -servant whom I have chosen; -that ye may know and believe -me, and understand that I am -he: before me there was no God -formed, neither shall there be -after me.</p> - -<p>11. I, even I, am the Lord; -and beside me there is no savior.</p> - -<p>12. I have declared, and have -saved, and I have shewed, when -there was no strange God among -you: therefore ye are my witnesses, -saith the Lord, that I am -God.</p> - -<p>13. Yea, before the day was I -am he; and there is none that -can deliver out of my hand: I -will work, and who shall let it.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>LXXXVI</small>, 10. For thou art -great, and doest wondrous things: -thou art God alone.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Kings</span> <small>XIX</small>, 15. And Hezekiah -prayed before the Lord, and said, -O Lord God of Israel, which -dwellest between the cherubim, -thou art the God, even thou alone, -of all the kingdoms of the earth; -thou hast made heaven and earth.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Neh.</span> <small>IX</small>, 6. Thou, even thou, -art Lord alone; thou hast made -heaven, the heaven of heavens, -with all their host, the earth, and -all things that are therein, the -seas, and all that is therein, and -thou preservest them all; and the -host of heaven worshipeth thee.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Isaiah</span> <small>XLIV</small>, 6. Thus saith the -Lord the King of Israel, and his -Redeemer the Lord of hosts; I -am the first, and I am the last; -and beside me there is no God.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Isaiah</span> <small>XLV</small>, 5. I am the Lord, -and there is none else, there is no -God beside me: I girded thee, -though thou hast not known me.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">John</span> <small>X</small>, 30. I and my Father -are one.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">John</span> <small>XVII</small>, 3. And this is life -eternal, that they might know -thee the only true God, and Jesus -Christ, whom thou hast sent.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Cor.</span> <small>VIII</small>, 6. But to us there is -but one God, the Father, of whom -are all things, and we in him; and -one Lord Jesus Christ, by whom -are all things, and we by him.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Gal.</span> <small>III</small>, 20. Now a mediator is -not a mediator of one, but God is -one.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Tim.</span> <small>I</small>, 17. Now unto the King -eternal, immortal, invisible, the -only wise God, be honor and glory -for ever and ever. Amen.</p> - -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_28" id="Page_28">{28}</a></span> -<span class="smcap">James</span> <small>II</small>, 19. Thou believest -that there is one God; thou doest -well; the devils also believe, and -tremble.</p> - -<h4 class="smcap">2. Spirituality.</h4> - -<p><span class="smcap">John</span> <small>IV</small>, 24. God is a Spirit; and -they that worship him must worship -him in spirit and in truth.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Col.</span> <small>I</small>, 14. In whom we have -redemption through his blood, -even the forgiveness of sins:</p> - -<p>15. Who is the image of the invisible -God, the first-born of every -creature.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Tim.</span> <small>I</small>, 17. Now unto the King -eternal, immortal, invisible, the -only wise God, be honor and glory -forever and ever. Amen.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Heb.</span> <small>XI</small>, 27. By faith he forsook -Egypt, not fearing the wrath of -the king: for he endured, as seeing -him who is invisible.</p> - -<h4 class="smcap">3. Eternity.</h4> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>XC</small>, 2. Before the mountains -were brought forth, or ever -thou hadst formed the earth and -the world, even from everlasting -to everlasting, thou art God.</p> - -<p>3. Thou turnest man to destruction; -and sayest, Return, ye children -of men.</p> - -<p>4. For a thousand years in thy -sight are but as yesterday when -it is past, and as a watch in the -night.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>XCIII</small>, 2. Thy throne is -established of old: thou art from -everlasting.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Isaiah</span> <small>LXIII</small>, 16. Doubtless thou -art our Father, though Abraham -be ignorant of us, and Israel acknowledge -us not: thou, O Lord, -art our Father, our Redeemer; -thy name is from everlasting.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Deut.</span> <small>XXXIII</small>, 27. The eternal -God is thy refuge, and underneath -are the everlasting arms: -and he shall thrust out the enemy -from before thee; and shall say, -Destroy them.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>I</small>, 20. For the invisible -things of him from the creation -of the world are clearly seen, being -understood by the things that -are made, even his eternal power -and Godhead; so that they are -without excuse.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Tim.</span> <small>I</small>, 17. Now unto the King -eternal, immortal, invisible, the -only wise God, be honor and glory -forever and ever. Amen.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Tim.</span> <small>VI</small>, 15. This is a faithful -saying, and worthy of all acceptation, -that Christ Jesus came into -the world to save sinners; of -whom I am chief.</p> - -<p>16. Howbeit for this cause I -obtained mercy, that in me first -Jesus Christ might shew forth all -long-suffering, for a pattern to -them which should hereafter believe -on him to life everlasting.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Isaiah</span> <small>LVII</small>, 15. For thus saith -the high and lofty One that inhabiteth -eternity, whose name is -Holy; I dwell in the high and -holy place, with him also that is -of a contrite and humble spirit, -to revive the spirit of the humble, -and to revive the heart of the -contrite ones.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>CII</small>, 27. But thou art the -same, and thy years shall have -no end.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Isaiah</span> <small>XLIV</small>, 6. Thus saith the -Lord the King of Israel, and his -Redeemer the Lord of hosts; I -am the first, and I am the last; -and beside me there is no God.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Hab.</span> <small>I</small>, 12. Art thou not from -everlasting, O Lord my God, mine -Holy One? We shall not die. O -Lord, thou hast ordained them -for judgment; and, O mighty -God, thou hast established them -for correction.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rev.</span> <small>I</small>, 8. I am Alpha and -Omega, the beginning and the -ending, saith the Lord, which is, -and which was, and which is to -come, the Almighty.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Cor.</span> <small>IV</small>, 18. While we look not -at the things which are seen, but -at the things which are not seen: -for the things which are seen are -temporal; but the things which -are not seen are eternal.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Isaiah</span> <small>XL</small>, 28. Hast thou not -known? hast thou not heard, -that the everlasting God, the -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_29" id="Page_29">{29}</a></span> -Lord, the Creator of the ends of -the earth, fainteth not, neither is -weary? there is no searching of -his understanding.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Dan.</span> <small>IV</small>, 3. How great are his -signs! and how mighty are his -wonders! his kingdom is an -everlasting kingdom, and his -dominion is from generation to -generation.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Lam.</span> <small>V</small>, 19. Thou, O Lord, remainest -forever; thy throne from -generation to generation.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>IX</small>, 7. But the Lord shall -endure forever: he hath prepared -his throne for judgment.</p> - -<h4 class="smcap">4. Immutability.</h4> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>CII</small>, 25. Of old hast thou -laid the foundation of the earth: -and the heavens are the work of -thy hands.</p> - -<p>26. They shall perish, but thou -shalt endure: yea, all of them -shall wax old like a garment; as -a vesture shalt thou change them, -and they shall be changed:</p> - -<p>27. But thou art the same, and -thy years shall have no end.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>XXXIII</small>, 11. The counsel -of the Lord standeth forever, the -thoughts of his heart to all generations.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Mal.</span> <small>III</small>, 6. For I am the Lord, -I change not; therefore ye sons -of Jacob are not consumed.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">James</span> <small>I</small>, 17. Every good gift and -every perfect gift is from above, -and cometh down from the Father -of lights, with whom is no variableness, -neither shadow of turning.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Num.</span> <small>XXIII</small>, 19. God is not a -man, that he should lie; neither -the son of man, that he should -repent: hath he said, and shall -he not do it? or hath he spoken, -and shall he not make it good?</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Sam.</span> <small>XV</small>, 29. And also the -Strength of Israel will not lie nor -repent: for he is not a man, that -he should repent.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Job</span> <small>XXIII</small>, 13. But he is in one -mind, and who can turn him? -and what his soul desireth, even -that he doeth.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Heb.</span> <small>XIII</small>, 8. Jesus Christ the -same yesterday, and to-day, and -forever.</p> - -<h4 class="smcap">5. Omnipotence.</h4> - -<h5>(1.) <i>Shown by the Fact of Creation.</i></h5> - -<p><span class="smcap">Gen.</span> <small>I</small>, 1. In the beginning God -created the heaven and the earth.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Isaiah</span> <small>XL</small>, 28. Hast thou not -known? hast thou not heard, that -the everlasting God, the Lord, the -Creator of the ends of the earth, -fainteth not, neither is weary? -there is no searching of his understanding.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Isaiah</span> <small>XLII</small>, 5. Thus saith God -the Lord, he that created the -heavens, and stretched them out; -he that spread forth the earth, -and that which cometh out of it; -he that giveth breath unto the -people upon it, and spirit to them -that walk therein.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rev.</span> <small>IV</small>, 11. Thou art worthy, -O Lord, to receive glory and honor -and power: for thou hast created -all things, and for thy pleasure -they are and were created.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Heb.</span> <small>III</small>, 4. For every house is -builded by some man; but he -that built all things is God.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">John</span> <small>I</small>, 3. All things were made -by him; and without him was not -any thing made that was made.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Neh.</span> <small>IX</small>, 6. Thou, even thou, -art Lord alone; thou hast made -heaven, the heaven of heavens, -with all their host, the earth, -and all things that are therein, -the seas, and all that is therein, -and thou preservest them all; -and the host of heaven worshipeth -thee.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>XXXVI</small>, 6. Thy righteousness -is like the great mountains; -thy judgments are a great deep: -O Lord, thou preservest man and -beast.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Col.</span> <small>I</small>, 16. For by him were all -things created, that are in heaven, -and that are in earth, visible and -invisible, whether they be thrones, -or dominions, or principalities, or -powers: all things were created -by him, and for him.</p> - -<div class="pagenum"><a name="Page_30" id="Page_30">{30}</a></div> - -<h5>(2.) <i>By the Vastness and Variety of -his Works.</i></h5> - -<p><span class="smcap">Gen.</span> <small>II</small>, 1. Thus the heavens -and the earth were finished, and -all the host of them.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>XCII</small>, 5. O Lord, how great -are thy works! and thy thoughts -are very deep.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>III</small>, 2. The works of the -Lord are great, sought out of all -them that have pleasure therein.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rev.</span> <small>XV</small>, 3. And they sing the -song of Moses the servant of God, -and the song of the Lamb, saying, -Great and marvelous are thy -works, Lord God Almighty; just -and true are thy ways, thou King -of saints.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Job</span> <small>IX</small>, 8. Which alone spreadeth -out the heavens, and treadeth -upon the waves of the sea;</p> - -<p>9. Which maketh Arcturus, -Orion, and Pleiades, and the -chambers of the south;</p> - -<p>10. Which doeth great things -past finding out; yea, and wonders -without number.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Job</span> <small>XXXVII</small>, 14. Hearken unto -this, O Job: stand still, and consider -the wondrous works of God.</p> - -<p>15. Dost thou know when God -disposed them, and caused the -light of his cloud to shine?</p> - -<p>16. Dost thou know the balancings -of the clouds, the wondrous -works of him which is perfect in -knowledge?</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>XL</small>, 5. Many, O Lord my -God, are thy wonderful works -which thou hast done, and thy -thoughts which are to us-ward: -they can not be reckoned up in -order unto thee: if I would declare -and speak of them, they are -more than can be numbered.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Gen.</span> <small>I</small>, 14. And God said, Let -there be lights in the firmament -of the heaven to divide the day -from the night; and let them be -for signs, and for seasons, and for -days, and years:</p> - -<p>15. And let them be for lights -in the firmament of the heaven -to give light upon the earth: and -it was so.</p> - -<p>16. And God made two great -lights; the greater light to rule -the day, and the lesser light to -rule the night: he made the stars -also.</p> - -<p>17. And God set them in the -firmament of the heaven to give -light upon the earth.</p> - -<p>18. And to rule over the day -and over the night, and to divide -the light from the darkness: and -God saw that it was good.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Jer.</span> <small>XXXI</small>, 35. Thus saith the -Lord, which giveth the sun for a -light by day, and the ordinances -of the moon and of the stars for -a light by night, which divideth -the sea when the waves thereof -roar; The Lord of hosts is his -name.</p> - -<h5>(3.) <i>The Ease with which he is said -to Create and Uphold all Things.</i></h5> - -<p><span class="smcap">Isaiah</span> <small>XL</small>, 12. Who hath measured -the waters in the hollow of -his hand, and meted out heaven -with the span, and comprehended -the dust of the earth in a measure, -and weighed the mountains -in scales, and the hills in a balance?</p> - -<p>13. Who hath directed the Spirit -of the Lord, or being his counselor -hath taught him?</p> - -<p>14. With whom took he counsel, -and who instructed him, and -taught him in the path of judgment, -and taught him knowledge, -and shewed to him the way of understanding?</p> - -<p>15. Behold, the nations are as a -drop of a bucket, and are counted -as the small dust of the balance: -behold, he taketh up the isles as -a very little thing.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Job</span> <small>XXXVIII</small>, 8. Or who shut up -the sea with doors, when it brake -forth, as if it had issued out of the -womb?</p> - -<p>9. When I made the cloud the -garment thereof, and thick darkness -a swaddling-band for it,</p> - -<p>10. And brake up for it my -decreed place, and set bars and -doors,</p> - -<p>11. And said, Hitherto shalt -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_31" id="Page_31">{31}</a></span> -thou come, but no further: and -here shall thy proud waves be -stayed?</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Job</span> <small>XXVIII</small>, 24. For he looketh -to the ends of the earth, and seeth -under the whole heaven;</p> - -<p>25. To make the weight for the -winds; and he weigheth the waters -by measure.</p> - -<p>26. When he made a decree for -the rain, and a way for the lightning -of the thunder.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Job</span> <small>XXVI</small>, 10. He hath compassed -the waters with bounds, -until the day and night come to -an end.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>XXXIII</small>, 6. By the word -of the Lord were the heavens -made; and all the host of them -by the breath of his mouth.</p> - -<p>7. He gathereth the waters of -the sea together as a heap: he -layeth up the depth in storehouses.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>CIV</small>, 2. Who coverest thyself -with light as with a garment: -who stretchest out the heavens -like a curtain:</p> - -<p>3. Who layeth the beams of -his chambers in the waters: who -maketh the clouds his chariot: -who walketh upon the wings of -the wind:</p> - -<p>4. Who maketh his angels spirits; -his ministers a flaming fire:</p> - -<p>5. Who laid the foundations of -the earth that it should not be -removed forever.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Job</span> <small>XXXVII</small>, 14. Hearken unto -this, O Job: stand still, and consider -the wondrous works of God.</p> - -<p>15. Dost thou know when God -disposed them, and caused the -light of his cloud to shine?</p> - -<p>16. Dost thou know the balancings -of the clouds, the wondrous -works of him which is perfect in -knowledge?</p> - -<p>17. How thy garments are -warm, when he quieteth the -earth by the south wind?</p> - -<p>18. Hast thou with him spread -out the sky, which is strong, and -as a molten looking-glass?</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Jer.</span> <small>X</small>, 13. When he uttereth -his voice, there is a multitude of -waters in the heavens, and he -causeth the vapors to ascend from -the ends of the earth; he maketh -lightnings with rain, and bringeth -forth the wind out of his treasures.</p> - -<h5>(4.) <i>Terrible Descriptions of Divine -Power.</i></h5> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Chron.</span> <small>XXIX</small>, 11. Thine, O -Lord, is the greatness, and the -power, and the glory, and the -victory, and the majesty: for all -that is in the heaven and in the -earth is thine; thine is the kingdom, -O Lord, and thou art exalted -as head above all.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Job</span> <small>XXVI</small>, 6. He preserveth not -the life of the wicked: but giveth -right to the poor.</p> - -<p>7. He withdraweth not his eyes -from the righteous: but with -kings are they on the throne; -yea, he doth establish them forever, -and they are exalted.</p> - -<p>8. And if they be bound in fetters, -and be holden in cords of -affliction;</p> - -<p>9. Then he sheweth them their -work, and their transgressions -that they have exceeded.</p> - -<p>10. He openeth also their ear -to discipline, and commandeth -that they return from iniquity.</p> - -<p>11. If they obey and serve him, -they shall spend their days in -prosperity, and their years in -pleasures.</p> - -<p>12. But if they obey not, they -shall perish by the sword, and -they shall die without knowledge.</p> - -<p>13. But the hypocrites in heart -heap up wrath: they cry not -when he bindeth them.</p> - -<p>14. They die in youth, and their -life is among the unclean.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Job</span> <small>IX</small>, 5. Which removeth the -mountains, and they know not; -which overturneth them in his -anger;</p> - -<p>6. Which shaketh the earth -out of her place, and the pillars -thereof tremble;</p> - -<p>7. Which commandeth the sun, -and it riseth not; and sealeth up -the stars;</p> - -<p>8. Which alone spreadeth out -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_32" id="Page_32">{32}</a></span> -the heavens, and treadeth upon -the waves of the sea;</p> - -<p>9. Which maketh Arcturus, -Orion, and Pleiades, and the -chambers of the south;</p> - -<p>10. Which doeth great things -past finding out; yea, and wonders -without number.</p> - -<p>11. Lo, he goeth by me, and I -see him not: he passeth on also, -but I perceive him not.</p> - -<p>12. Behold, he taketh away, -who can hinder him? who will -say unto him, What doest thou?</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>LXXVII</small>, 16. The waters -saw thee, O God, the waters saw -thee; they were afraid: the -depths also were troubled.</p> - -<p>17. The clouds poured out water: -the skies sent out a sound: -thine arrows also went abroad.</p> - -<p>18. The voice of thy thunder -was in the heaven: the lightnings -lightened the world: the -earth trembled and shook.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>CXIV</small>, 3. The sea saw it, -and fled: Jordan was driven -back.</p> - -<p>4. The mountains skipped like -rams, and the little hills like -lambs.</p> - -<p>5. What ailed thee, O thou sea, -that thou fleddest? thou Jordan, -that thou wast driven back?</p> - -<p>6. Ye mountains, that ye -skipped like rams; and ye little -hills, like lambs?</p> - -<p>7. Tremble, thou earth, at the -presence of the Lord, at the presence -of the God of Jacob.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Job</span> <small>XI</small>, 7. Canst thou by searching -find out God? canst thou find -out the Almighty unto perfection?</p> - -<p>8. It is as high as heaven; what -canst thou do? deeper than hell; -what canst thou know?</p> - -<p>9. The measure thereof is longer -than the earth, and broader than -the sea.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Job</span> <small>XXXVII</small>, 22. Fair weather -cometh out of the north: with -God is terrible majesty.</p> - -<p>23. Touching the Almighty, we -can not find him out: he is excellent -in power, and in judgment, -and in plenty of justice: he will -not afflict.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Isaiah</span> <small>XLIII</small>, 16. Thus saith the -Lord, which maketh a way in the -sea, and a path in the mighty -waters;</p> - -<p>17. Which bringeth forth the -chariot and horse, the army and -the power; they shall lie down -together, they shall not rise; they -are extinct, they are quenched as -tow.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Isaiah</span> <small>L</small>, 2. Wherefore, when I -came, was there no man? when I -called, was there none to answer? -Is my hand shortened at all, that -it can not redeem? or have I no -power to deliver? behold, at my -rebuke I dry up the sea, I make -the rivers a wilderness; their fish -stinketh, because there is no water, -and dieth for thirst.</p> - -<p>3. I clothe the heavens with -blackness, and I make sackcloth -their covering.</p> - -<h5>(5.) <i>By the Universality of His Dominion, -as well over Intelligent -Beings as over the Material Universe.</i></h5> - -<p><span class="smcap">Isaiah</span> <small>XL</small>, 22. It is he that sitteth -upon the circle of the earth, -and the inhabitants thereof are -as grasshoppers; that stretcheth -out the heavens as a curtain, and -spreadeth them out as a tent to -dwell in:</p> - -<p>23. That bringeth the princes -to nothing; he maketh the judges -of the earth as vanity.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>LXXV</small>, 7. But God is the -judge: he putteth down one, and -setteth up another.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>XXII</small>, 28. For the kingdom -is the Lord's: and he is the -governor among the nations.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Peter</span> <small>II</small>, 4. For if God spared -not the angels that sinned, but -cast them down to hell, and delivered -them into chains of darkness, -to be reserved unto judgment;</p> - -<p>5. And spared not the old world, -but saved Noah the eighth person, -a preacher of righteousness, -bringing in the flood upon the -world of the ungodly;</p> - -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_33" id="Page_33">{33}</a></span> -6. And turning the cities of -Sodom and Gomorrah into ashes -condemned them with an overthrow, -making them an ensample -unto those that after should live -ungodly.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Dan.</span> <small>IV</small>, 34. And at the end of -the days I Nebuchadnezzar lifted -up mine eyes unto heaven, and -mine understanding returned -unto me, and I blessed the Most -High, and I praised and honored -him that liveth forever, whose -dominion is an everlasting dominion, -and his kingdom is from -generation to generation:</p> - -<p>35. And all the inhabitants of -the earth are reputed as nothing: -and he doeth according to his will -in the army of heaven, and among -the inhabitants of the earth: and -none can stay his hand, or say -unto him, What doest thou?</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Isaiah</span> <small>XL</small>, 26. Lift up your eyes -on high, and behold who hath -created these things, that bringeth -out their host by number: he -calleth them all by names by the -greatness of his might, for that -he is strong in power; not one -faileth.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Isaiah</span> <small>XLVIII</small>, 13. Mine hand -also hath laid the foundation of -the earth, and my right hand -hath spanned the heavens: when -I call unto them, they stand up -together.</p> - -<h5>(6.) <i>Direct Scriptures.</i></h5> - -<p><span class="smcap">Gen.</span> <small>XVII</small>, 1. And when Abram -was ninety years old and nine, -the Lord appeared to Abram, and -said unto him, I am the Almighty -God; walk before me, and be thou -perfect.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Job</span> <small>IX</small>, 12. Behold, he taketh -away, who can hinder him? who -will say unto him, What doest -thou?</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Isaiah</span> <small>XLIII</small>, 13. Yea, before the -day was I am he; and there is -none that can deliver out of my -hand: I will work, and who shall -let it?</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Jer.</span> <small>XXXII</small>, 17. Ah Lord God! -behold, thou hast made the heaven -and the earth by thy great power -and stretched-out arm, and there -is nothing too hard for thee.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Matt.</span> <small>XIX</small>, 26. But Jesus beheld -them, and said unto them, With -men this is impossible; but with -God all things are possible.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rev.</span> <small>I</small>, 8. I am Alpha and -Omega, the beginning and the -ending, saith the Lord, which is, -and which was, and which is to -come, the Almighty.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rev.</span> <small>XI</small>, 17. Saying, we give -thee thanks, O Lord God Almighty, -which art, and wast, and -art to come; because thou hast -taken to thee thy great power, -and hast reigned.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rev.</span> <small>XIX</small>, 6. And I heard as it -were the voices of a great multitude, -and as the voice of many -waters, and as the voice of mighty -thunderings, saying, Alleluiah: -for the Lord God omnipotent -reigneth.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>XCIII</small>, 1. The Lord reigneth, -he is clothed with majesty; -the Lord is clothed with strength, -wherewith he hath girded himself: -the world also is stablished, -that it can not be moved.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>LXII</small>, 11. God hath spoken -once; twice have I heard this; -that power belongeth unto God.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>LXXXIX</small>, 13. Thou hast a -mighty arm: strong is thy hand, -and high is thy right hand.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Ex.</span> <small>VI</small>, 3. And I appeared unto -Abraham, unto Isaac, and unto -Jacob, by the name of God Almighty; -but by my name JEHOVAH -was I not known to them.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Gen.</span> <small>VII</small>, 1. And the Lord said -unto Noah, Come thou and all -thy house into the ark; for thee -have I seen righteous before me -in this generation.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Jer.</span> <small>XXXII</small>, 18. Thou shewest -loving kindness unto thousands, -and recompensest the iniquity of -the fathers into the bosom of -their children after them: The -Great, The Mighty God, The Lord -of hosts, is his name.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Jer.</span> <small>X</small>, 6. Forasmuch as there -is none like unto thee, O Lord; -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_34" id="Page_34">{34}</a></span> -thou art great, and thy name is -great in might.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Deut.</span> <small>III</small>, 24. O Lord God, thou -hast begun to shew thy servant -thy greatness, and thy mighty -hand: for what God is there in -heaven or in earth, that can do -according to thy works, and according -to thy might?</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Chron.</span> <small>XXIX</small>, 11. Thine, O -Lord, is the greatness, and the -power, and the glory, and the -victory, and the majesty: for all -that is in the heaven and in the -earth is thine; thine is the kingdom, -O Lord, and thou art exalted -as head above all.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Isaiah</span> <small>XXVI</small>, 4. I have not sat -with vain persons, neither will I -go in with dissemblers.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Chron.</span> <small>I</small>, 25. Because the -foolishness of God is wiser than -men; and the weakness of God is -stronger than men.</p> - -<h4 class="smcap">6. Omnipresence.</h4> - -<p><span class="smcap">Jer.</span> <small>XXIII</small>, 23. Am I a God at -hand, saith the Lord, and not a -God afar off?</p> - -<p>24. Can any hide himself in -secret places that I shall not see -him? saith the Lord. Do not I -fill heaven and earth? saith the -Lord.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Isaiah</span> <small>LXVI</small>, 1. Thus saith the -Lord, The heaven is my throne, -and the earth is my footstool: -where is the house that ye build -unto me, and where is the place -of my rest?</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Kings</span> <small>VIII</small>, 27. But will God -indeed dwell on the earth? behold, -the heaven and heaven of -heavens can not contain thee; -how much less this house that I -have builded?</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Amos</span> <small>IX</small>, 2. Though they dig -into hell, thence shall mine hand -take them; though they climb up -to heaven, thence will I bring -them down:</p> - -<p>3. And though they hide themselves -in the top of Carmel, I will -search and take them out thence; -and though they be hid from my -sight in the bottom of the sea, -thence will I command the serpent, -and he shall bite them.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>CXXXIX</small>, 7. Whither shall -I go from thy spirit? or whither -shall I flee from thy presence?</p> - -<p>8. If I ascend up into heaven, -thou art there: if I make my bed -in hell, behold, thou art there.</p> - -<p>9. If I take the wings of the -morning, and dwell in the uttermost -parts of the sea;</p> - -<p>10. Even there shall thy hand -lead me, and thy right hand shall -hold me.</p> - -<p>11. If I say, Surely the darkness -shall cover me; even the -night shall be light about me.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>XVII</small>, 28. For in him we -live, and move, and have our being; -as certain also of your own -poets have said, For we are also -his offspring.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Matt.</span> <small>XVIII</small>, 20. For where two -or three are gathered together in -my name, there am I in the midst -of them.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Eph.</span> <small>I</small>, 22. And hath put all -things under his feet, and gave -him to be the head over all things -to the church,</p> - -<p>23. Which is his body, the fullness -of him that filleth all in all.</p> - -<h4 class="smcap">7. Omniscience.</h4> - -<p><span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>XV</small>, 18. Known unto God -are all his works from the beginning -of the world.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>CXXXIX</small>, 1. O Lord, thou -hast searched me, and known me.</p> - -<p>2. Thou knowest my downsitting -and mine uprising; thou -understandest my thought afar -off.</p> - -<p>3. Thou compassest my path -and my lying down, and art acquainted -with all my ways.</p> - -<p>4. For there is not a word in -my tongue, but, lo, O Lord, thou -knowest it altogether.</p> - -<p>5. Thou hast beset me behind -and before, and laid thine hand -upon me.</p> - -<p>6. Such knowledge is too wonderful -for me; it is high, and I -can not attain unto it.</p> - -<p>7. Whither shall I go from thy -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_35" id="Page_35">{35}</a></span> -spirit? or whither shall I flee -from thy presence?</p> - -<p>8. If I ascend up into heaven, -thou art there; if I make my bed -in hell, behold, thou art there.</p> - -<p>9. If I take the wings of the -morning, and dwell in the uttermost -parts of the sea;</p> - -<p>10. Even there shall thy hand -lead me, and thy right hand shall -hold me.</p> - -<p>11. If I say, Surely the darkness -shall cover me; even the -night shall be light about me.</p> - -<p>15. Yea, the darkness hideth -not from thee; but the night -shineth as the day: the darkness -and the light are both alike to -thee.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Heb.</span> <small>IV</small>, 13. Neither is there -any creature that is not manifest -in his sight: but all things are -naked and opened unto the eyes -of him with whom we have -to do.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>XXXIII</small>, 13. The Lord -looketh from heaven; he beholdeth -all the sons of men.</p> - -<p>14. From the place of his habitation -he looketh upon all the -inhabitants of the earth.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Chron.</span> <small>XXVIII</small>, 9. And thou, -Solomon my son, know thou the -God of thy Father, and serve -him with a perfect heart and -with a willing mind: for the -Lord searcheth all hearts, and -understandeth all the imaginations -of the thoughts: if thou -seek him, he will be found of -thee; but if thou forsake him, he -will cast thee off forever.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Prov.</span> <small>XV</small>, 3. The eyes of the -Lord are in every place, beholding -the evil and the good.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>XCIV</small>, 8. Understand, ye -brutish among the people: and -ye fools, when will ye be wise?</p> - -<p>9. He that planted the ear, shall -he not hear? he that formed the -eye, shall he not see?</p> - -<p>10. He that chastiseth the heathen, -shall not he correct? he -that teacheth man knowledge, -shall not he know?</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>CXLVII</small>, 5. Great is our -Lord, and of great power: his -understanding is infinite.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Sam.</span> <small>II</small>, 3. Talk no more so -exceeding proudly; let not arrogancy -come out of your mouth: -for the Lord is a God of knowledge, -and by him actions are -weighed.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Job</span> <small>XXXVII</small>, 16. Dost thou know -the balancings of the clouds, the -wondrous works of him which is -perfect in knowledge?</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Isaiah</span> <small>XL</small>, 28. Hast thou not -known? hast thou not heard, that -the everlasting God, the Lord, the -Creator of the ends of the earth, -fainteth not, neither is weary? -there is no searching of his understanding.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>II</small>, 33. O the depth of the -riches both of the wisdom and -knowledge of God? how unsearchable -are his judgments, and his -ways past finding out!</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Dan.</span> <small>II</small>, 22. He revealeth the -deep and secret things: he knoweth -what is in the darkness, and -the light dwelleth with him.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 John</span> <small>III</small>, 20. For if our heart -condemn us, God is greater than -our heart, and knoweth all things.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Kings</span> <small>VIII</small>, 39. Then hear thou -in heaven thy dwelling-place, and -forgive, and do, and give to every -man according to his ways, whose -heart thou knowest: (for thou, -even thou only, knowest the -hearts of all the children of men.)</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Job</span> <small>XXIV</small>, 1. Why, seeing times -are not hidden from the Almighty, -do they that know him not see his -days?</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>XLIV</small>, 21. Shall not God -search this out? for he knoweth -the secrets of the heart.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Prov.</span> <small>V</small>, 21. For the ways of -man are before the eyes of the -Lord, and he pondereth all his -goings.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Jer.</span> <small>XXIII</small>, 23. Am I a God at -hand, saith the Lord, and not a -God afar off?</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Ezek.</span> <small>XI</small>, 5. And the Spirit of -the Lord fell upon me, and said -unto me, Speak; Thus saith the -Lord; Thus have ye said, O house -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_36" id="Page_36">{36}</a></span> -of Israel: for I know the things -that come into your mind, every -one of them.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>I</small>, 24. And they prayed, -and said, Thou, Lord, which -knowest the hearts of all men, -shew whether of these two thou -hast chosen.</p> - -<h4 class="smcap">8. Wisdom.</h4> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>CIV</small>, 24. O Lord, how -manifold are thy works! in wisdom -hast thou made them all: -the earth is full of thy riches.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Tim.</span> <small>I</small>, 17. Now unto the King -eternal, immortal, invisible, the -only wise God, be honor and glory -forever and ever. Amen.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Jude</span> 25. To the only wise God -our Savior, be glory and majesty, -dominion and power, both now -and ever. Amen.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>XVI</small>, 27. To God only wise, -be glory through Jesus Christ forever. -Amen.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Cor.</span> <small>I</small>, 25. Because the foolishness -of God is wiser than -men; and the weakness of God is -stronger than men.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Eph.</span> <small>I</small>, 8. Wherein he hath -abounded toward us in all wisdom -and prudence.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Eph.</span> <small>III</small>, 9. And to make all -men see what is the fellowship -of the mystery, which from the -beginning of the world hath been -hid in God, who created all things -by Jesus Christ:</p> - -<p>10. To the intent that now unto -the principalities and powers in -heavenly places might be known -by the Church the manifold wisdom -of God.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Col.</span> <small>II</small>, 3. In whom are hid -all the treasures of wisdom and -knowledge.</p> - -<h4 class="smcap">9. Goodness.</h4> - -<p class="center small"><i>Love—Kindness—Long-Suffering—Mercy—Compassion—Forgiveness, -etc.</i></p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>LXXXVI</small>, 5. For thou, -Lord, art good, and ready to -forgive; and plenteous in mercy -unto all them that call upon -thee.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>CIX</small>, 68. Thou art good, -and doest good: teach me thy -statutes.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>CVI</small>, 1. Praise ye the -Lord. O give thanks unto the -Lord; for he is good: for his -mercy endureth forever.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">James</span> <small>I</small>, 17. Every good gift and -every perfect gift is from above, -and cometh down from the Father -of lights, with whom is no -variableness, neither shadow of -turning.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>XXV</small>, 8. Good and upright -is the Lord: therefore will he -teach sinners in the way.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Matt.</span> <small>XIX</small>, 17. And he said unto -him, Why callest thou me good? -there is none good but one, that -is, God: but if thou wilt enter -into life, keep the commandments.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Chron.</span> <small>V</small>, 13. It came even -to pass, as the trumpeters and -singers were as one, to make one -sound to be heard in praising and -thanking the Lord; and when -they lifted up their voice with -the trumpets and cymbals and -instruments of music, and praised -the Lord, saying, For he is good; -for his mercy endureth forever: -that then the house was filled -with a cloud, even the house of -the Lord.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>XXXIV</small>, 8. O taste and see -that the Lord is good: blessed is -the man that trusteth in him.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>C</small>, 5. For the Lord is -good; his mercy is everlasting; -and his truth endureth to all generations.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Ex.</span> <small>XXXIV</small>, 6. And the Lord -passed by before him, and proclaimed, -The Lord, The Lord -God, merciful and gracious, long-suffering, -and abundant in goodness -and truth.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>XXXI</small>, 19. O how great -is thy goodness, which thou hast -laid up for them that fear thee; -which thou hast wrought for -them that trust in thee before -the sons of men!</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 John</span> <small>IV</small>, 8. He that loveth -not, knoweth not God; for God is -love.</p> - -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_37" id="Page_37">{37}</a></span> -<span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>XXV</small>, 6. Remember, O -Lord, thy tender mercies and thy -loving-kindnesses; for they have -been ever of old.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Isaiah</span> <small>LXIII</small>, 7. I will mention -the loving-kindnesses of the Lord, -and the praises of the Lord, according -to all that the Lord hath -bestowed on us, and the great -goodness toward the house of Israel, -which he hath bestowed on -them according to his mercies, -and according to the multitude -of his loving-kindnesses.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Ex.</span> <small>XXXIV</small>, 7. Keeping mercy -for thousands, forgiving iniquity -and transgression and sin, and -that will by no means clear the -guilty; visiting the iniquity of -the fathers upon the children, -and upon the children's children, -unto the third and to the fourth -generation.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Num.</span> <small>XIV</small>, 18. The Lord is long-suffering, -and of great mercy, -forgiving iniquity and transgression, -and by no means clearing -the guilty, visiting the iniquity -of the fathers upon the children -unto the third and fourth generation.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>XXIII</small>, 6. Surely goodness -and mercy shall follow me all the -days of my life; and I will dwell -in the house of the Lord forever.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>LXII</small>, 12. Also unto thee, -O Lord, belongeth mercy: for -thou renderest to every man according -to his work.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Luke</span> <small>I</small>, 72. To perform the -mercy promised to our fathers, -and to remember his holy covenant;</p> - -<p>73. The oath which he sware to -our father Abraham,</p> - -<p>74. That he would grant unto -us, that we, being delivered out -of the hand of our enemies, might -serve him without fear,</p> - -<p>75. In holiness and righteousness -before him, all the days of -our life.</p> - -<p>76. And thou, child, shalt be -called the prophet of the Highest: -for thou shalt go before the face -of the Lord to prepare his ways;</p> - -<p>77. To give knowledge of salvation -unto his people by the remission -of their sins,</p> - -<p>78. Through the tender mercy -of our God; whereby the dayspring -from on high hath visited -us.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Jer.</span> <small>III</small>, 12. Go and proclaim -these words toward the north, -and say, Return, thou backsliding -Israel, saith the Lord; and I -will not cause mine anger to fall -upon you: for I am merciful, -saith the Lord, and I will not -keep anger forever.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>LXXXVI</small>, 15. But thou, O -Lord, art a God full of compassion, -and gracious, long-suffering, -and plenteous in mercy and truth.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>II</small>, 4. Or despisest thou the -riches of his goodness and forbearance -and long-suffering; not -knowing that the goodness of God -leadeth thee to repentance?</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Peter</span> <small>III</small>, 9. The Lord is not -slack concerning his promise, as -some men count slackness; but -is long-suffering to us-ward, not -willing that any should perish, -but that all should come to repentance.</p> - -<p>10. But the day of the Lord will -come as a thief in the night; in -the which the heavens shall pass -away with a great noise, and the -elements shall melt with fervent -heat, the earth also and the works -that are therein shall be burned -up.</p> - -<p>11. Seeing then that all these -things shall be dissolved, what -manner of persons ought ye to be -in all holy conversation and godliness.</p> - -<p>12. Looking for and hasting -unto the coming of the day of -God, wherein the heavens being -on fire shall be dissolved, and the -elements shall melt with fervent -heat?</p> - -<p>13. Nevertheless we, according -to his promise, look for new heavens -and a new earth, wherein -dwelleth righteousness.</p> - -<p>14. Wherefore, beloved, seeing -that ye look for such things, be -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_38" id="Page_38">{38}</a></span> -diligent that ye may be found of -him in peace, without spot, and -blameless.</p> - -<p>15. And account that the long-suffering -of our Lord is salvation; -even as our beloved brother Paul -also according to the wisdom -given unto him hath written -unto you.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Deut.</span> <small>XIII</small>, 17. And there shall -cleave naught of the cursed thing -to thine hand: that the Lord may -turn from the fierceness of his -anger, and shew thee mercy, and -have compassion upon thee, and -multiply thee, as he hath sworn -unto thy fathers;</p> - -<p>18. When thou shalt hearken -to the voice of the Lord thy God, -to keep all his commandments -which I command thee this day, -to do that which is right in the -eyes of the Lord thy God.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>LXXVIII</small>, 38. But he, being -full of compassion, forgave -their iniquity, and destroyed -them not: yea, many a time -turned he his anger away, and -did not stir up all his wrath.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>XCIX</small>, 8. Thou answerdest -them, O Lord our God: thou wast -a God that forgavest them, though -thou tookest vengeance of their -inventions.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>CXXX</small>, 4. But there is -forgiveness with thee, that thou -mayest be feared.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Dan.</span> <small>IX</small>, 9. To the Lord our God -belong mercies and forgivenesses, -though we have rebelled against -him.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>III</small>, 25. Whom God hath -set forth to be a propitiation -through faith in his blood, to -declare his righteousness for the -remission of sins that are past, -through the forbearance of God.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Chron.</span> <small>XXX</small>, 18. For a multitude -of the people, even many of -Ephraim and Manasseh, Issachar -and Zebulun, had not cleansed -themselves, yet did they eat the -passover otherwise than it was -written. But Hezekiah prayed -for them, saying, The good Lord -pardon every one.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Isaiah</span> <small>XXV</small>, 7. And he will destroy -in this mountain the face -of the covering cast over all people, -and the veil that is spread -over all nations.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Jer.</span> <small>XXXIII</small>, 8. And I will -cleanse them from all their iniquity, -whereby they have sinned, -against me; and I will pardon -all their iniquities, whereby they -have sinned, and whereby they -have transgressed against me.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Micah</span> <small>VII</small>, 18. Who is a God -like unto thee, that pardoneth -iniquity, and passeth by the -transgression of the remnant of -his heritage? he retaineth not -his anger forever, because he delighteth -in mercy.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>LI</small>, 19. Then shalt thou -be pleased with the sacrifices of -righteousness, with burnt-offering -and whole burnt-offering: -then shall they offer bullocks -upon thine altar.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Isaiah</span> <small>XLIV</small>, 21. Remember -these, O Jacob and Israel; for -thou art my servant: I have -formed thee; thou art my servant: -O Israel, thou shalt not be -forgotten of me.</p> - -<p>22. I have blotted out, as a -thick cloud, thy transgressions, -and, as a cloud, thy sins: return -unto me; for I have redeemed -thee.</p> - -<p>23. Sing, O ye heavens; for the -Lord hath done it: shout, ye -lower parts of the earth: break -forth into singing, ye mountains, -O forest, and every tree therein: -for the Lord hath redeemed Jacob, -and glorified himself in Israel.</p> - -<h4 class="smcap">10. Holiness.</h4> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Kings</span> <small>XIX</small>, 22. Whom hast thou -reproached and blasphemed? and -against whom hast thou exalted -thy voice, and lifted up thine eyes -on high? even against the Holy -One of Israel.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Sam.</span> <small>II</small>, 2. There is none holy -as the Lord: for there is none besides -thee: neither is there any -rock like our God.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Ex.</span> <small>XV</small>, 11. Who is like unto -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_39" id="Page_39">{39}</a></span> -thee, O Lord, among the gods? -who is like thee, glorious in holiness, -fearful in praises, doing -wonders?</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Heb.</span> <small>I</small>, 13. But to which of the -angels said he at any time, Sit on -my right hand, until I make thine -enemies thy footstool?</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Isaiah</span> <small>VI</small>, 3. And one cried -unto another, and said, Holy, -holy, holy, is the Lord of hosts: -the whole earth is full of his -glory.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rev.</span> <small>IV</small>, 8. And the four beasts -had each of them six wings about -him; and they were full of eyes -within: and they rest not day and -night, saying, Holy, holy, holy, -Lord God Almighty, which was, -and is, and is to come.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rev.</span> <small>XV</small>, 4. Who shall not fear -thee, O Lord, and glorify thy -name? for thou only art holy: -for all nations shall come and -worship before thee; for thy -judgments are made manifest.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">James</span> <small>I</small>, 13. Let no man say -when he is tempted, I am tempted -of God: for God can not be tempted -with evil, neither tempteth he any -man.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Lev.</span> <small>XIX</small>, 2. Speak unto all the -congregation of the children of -Israel, and say unto them, Ye -shall be holy: for I the Lord -your God am holy.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Joshua</span> <small>XXIV</small>, 19. And Joshua -said unto the people, Ye can not -serve the Lord: for he is a holy -God; he is a jealous God; he will -not forgive your transgressions -nor your sins.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>XXII</small>, 3. But thou art -holy, O thou that inhabitest the -praises of Israel.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rev.</span> <small>III</small>, 7. And to the angel of -the church in Philadelphia write; -These things saith he that is holy, -he that is true, he that hath the -key of David, he that openeth, -and no man shutteth; and shutteth, -and no man openeth.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>V</small>, 4. For thou art not a -God that hath pleasure in wickedness: -neither shall evil dwell -with thee.</p> - -<p>5. The foolish shall not stand in -thy sight: thou hatest all workers -of iniquity.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Isaiah</span> <small>XLIII</small>, 15. I am the Lord, -your Holy One, the Creator of Israel, -your King.</p> - -<h4 class="smcap">11. Justice and Truth.</h4> - -<p><span class="smcap">Deut.</span> <small>XXXII</small>, 4. He is the Rock, -his work is perfect; for all his -ways are judgment: a God of -truth and without iniquity, just -and right is he.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Heb.</span> <small>VI</small>, 10. For God is not unrighteous -to forget your work and -labor of love, which ye have -shewed toward his name, in that -ye have ministered to the saints, -and do minister.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 John</span> <small>I</small>, 9. If we confess our -sins, he is faithful and just to -forgive us our sins, and to cleanse -us from all unrighteousness.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Job</span> <small>VIII</small>, 3. Doth God pervert -judgment? or doth the Almighty -pervert justice?</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Job</span> <small>XXXIV</small>, 12. Yea, surely God -will not do wickedly, neither will -the Almighty pervert judgment.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>X</small>, 34. Then Peter opened -his mouth, and said, Of a truth I -perceive that God is no respecter -of persons.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Eph.</span> <small>VI</small>, 9. And, ye masters, -do the same things unto them, -forbearing threatening: knowing -that your Master also is in heaven; -neither is there respect of persons -with him.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Deut.</span> <small>X</small>, 17. For the Lord your -God is God of gods, and Lord of -lords, a great God, a mighty, and -a terrible, which regardeth not -persons, nor taketh reward.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Job</span> <small>XXXIV</small>, 19. How much less -to him that accepteth not the -persons of princes, nor regardeth -the rich more than the poor? -for they all are the work of his -hands.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>XXV</small>, 10. All the paths of -the Lord are mercy and truth -unto such as keep his covenant -and his testimonies.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>XIX</small>, 9. The fear of the -Lord is clean, enduring forever: -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_40" id="Page_40">{40}</a></span> -the judgments of the Lord are -true and righteous altogether.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>LVII</small>, 10. For thy mercy -is great unto the heavens, and -thy truth unto the clouds.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Heb.</span> <small>VI</small>, 18. That by two immutable -things, in which it was -impossible for God to lie, we might -have a strong consolation, who -have fled for refuge to lay hold -upon the hope set before us.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Deut.</span> <small>VII</small>, 9. Know therefore -that the Lord thy God, he is God, -the faithful God, which keepeth -covenant and mercy with them -that love him and keep his commandments -to a thousand generations;</p> - -<p>10. And repayeth them that -hate him to their face, to destroy -them: he will not be slack to him -that hateth him, he will repay -him to his face.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Tim.</span> <small>II</small>, 13. If we believe not, -yet he abideth faithful: he can -not deny himself.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>III</small>, 7. The works of his -hands are verity and judgment; -all his commandments are sure.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Isaiah</span> <small>XXVIII</small>, 17. Judgment -also will I lay to the line, and -righteousness to the plummet: -and the hail shall sweep away -the refuge of lies, and the waters -shall overflow the hiding-place.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>II</small>, 2. But we are sure that -the judgment of God is according -to truth against them which commit -such things.</p> - -<p>3. And thinkest thou this, O -man, that judgest them which -do such things, and doest the -same, that thou shalt escape the -judgment of God?</p> - -<p>4. Or despisest thou the riches -of his goodness and forbearance -and long-suffering; not knowing -that the goodness of God leadeth -thee to repentance?</p> - -<p>5. But, after thy hardness and -impenitent heart, treasurest up -unto thyself wrath against the -day of wrath and revelation of -the righteous judgment of God;</p> - -<p>6. Who will render to every -man according to his deeds:</p> - -<p>7. To them who by patient continuance -in well-doing seek for -glory and honor and immortality, -eternal life:</p> - -<p>8. But unto them that are contentious, -and do not obey the -truth, but obey unrighteousness, -indignation and wrath,</p> - -<p>9. Tribulation and anguish, -upon every soul of man that doeth -evil; of the Jew first, and -also of the Gentile;</p> - -<p>10. But glory, honor, and peace, -to every man that worketh good; -to the Jew first, and also to the -Gentile:</p> - -<p>11. For there is no respect of -persons with God.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>VII</small>, 11. God judgeth the -righteous, and God is angry with -the wicked every day.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Heb.</span> <small>X</small>, 30. For we know him -that hath said, Vengeance belongeth -unto me, I will recompense, -saith the Lord. And again, The -Lord shall judge his people.</p> - -<p>31. It is a fearful thing to fall -into the hands of the living God.</p> - -<h4 class="smcap">12. Majesty and Glory.</h4> - -<p><span class="smcap">Deut.</span> <small>X</small>, 17. For the Lord your -God is God of gods, and Lord of -lords, a great God, a mighty, and -a terrible, which regardeth not -persons, nor taketh reward.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>CIV</small>, 1. Bless the Lord, O -my soul. O Lord my God, thou -art very great; thou art clothed -with honor and majesty:</p> - -<p>2. Who coverest thyself with -light as with a garment: who -stretchest out the heavens like a -curtain:</p> - -<p>3. Who layeth the beams of -his chambers in the waters: who -maketh the clouds his chariot: -who walketh upon the wings of -the wind:</p> - -<p>4. Who maketh his angels spirits; -his ministers a flaming fire;</p> - -<p>5. Who laid the foundations of -the earth, that it should not be -removed forever.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Job</span> <small>XXXVII</small>, 22. Fair weather -cometh out of the north: with -God is terrible majesty. -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_41" id="Page_41">{41}</a></span></p> - -<p>23. Touching the Almighty, we -can not find him out: he is excellent -in power, and in judgment, -and in plenty of justice: he will -not afflict.</p> - -<p>24. Men do therefore fear him: -he respecteth not any that are -wise of heart.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>XXIX</small>, 1. Give unto the -Lord, O ye mighty, give unto the -Lord glory and strength.</p> - -<p>2. Give unto the Lord the glory -due unto his name; worship the -Lord in the beauty of holiness.</p> - -<p>3. The voice of the Lord is upon -the waters; the God of glory thundereth: -the Lord is upon many -waters.</p> - -<p>4. The voice of the Lord is powerful; -the voice of the Lord is full -of majesty.</p> - -<p>5. The voice of the Lord breaketh -the cedars; yea, the Lord -breaketh the cedars of Lebanon.</p> - -<p>6. He maketh them also to skip -like a calf; Lebanon and Sirion -like a young unicorn.</p> - -<p>7. The voice of the Lord divideth -the flames of fire.</p> - -<p>8. The voice of the Lord shaketh -the wilderness; the Lord shaketh -the wilderness of Kadesh.</p> - -<p>9. The voice of the Lord maketh -the hinds to calve, and discovereth -the forests: and in his temple -doth every one speak of his -glory.</p> - -<p>10. The Lord sitteth upon the -flood; yea, the Lord sitteth King -forever.</p> - -<p>11. The Lord will give strength -unto his people; the Lord will -bless his people with peace.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Isaiah</span> <small>VI</small>, 1. In the year that -king Uzziah died I saw also the -Lord sitting upon a throne, high -and lifted up, and his train filled -the temple.</p> - -<p>2. Above it stood the seraphim: -each one had six wings; with -twain he covered his face, and -with twain he covered his feet, -and with twain he did fly.</p> - -<p>3. And one cried unto another, -and said, Holy, holy, holy, is the -Lord of hosts: the whole earth is -full of his glory.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Dan.</span> <small>VII</small>, 9. I beheld till the -thrones were cast down, and the -Ancient of days did sit, whose -garment was white as snow, and -the hair of his head like the pure -wool: his throne was like the fiery -flame, and his wheels as burning -fire.</p> - -<p>10. A fiery stream issued and -came forth from before him: thousand -thousands ministered unto -him, and ten thousand times ten -thousand stood before him: the -judgment was set, and the books -were opened.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Ex.</span> <small>XXXIII</small>, 18. And he said, I -beseech thee, shew me thy glory.</p> - -<p>19. And he said, I will make all -my goodness pass before thee, and -I will proclaim the name of the -Lord before thee; and will be -gracious to whom I will be gracious, -and will shew mercy on -whom I will shew mercy.</p> - -<p>20. And he said, Thou canst -not see my face: for there shall -no man see me, and live.</p> - -<p>21. And the Lord said, Behold, -there is a place by me, and thou -shalt stand upon a rock:</p> - -<p>22. And it shall come to pass, -while my glory passeth by, that -I will put thee in a cleft of the -rock, and will cover thee with -my hand while I pass by:</p> - -<p>23. And I will take away mine -hand, and thou shalt see my back -parts; but my face shall not be -seen.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>II</small>, 33. O the depth of the -riches both of the wisdom and -knowledge of God! how unsearchable -are his judgments, and his -ways past finding out!</p> - -<p>34. For who hath known the -mind of the Lord? or who hath -been his counselor?</p> - -<p>35. Or who hath first given to -him, and it shall be recompensed -unto him again?</p> - -<p>36. For of him, and through -him, and to him, are all things: -to whom be glory forever. Amen.</p> - -<hr /> - -<div class="pagenum"><a name="Page_42" id="Page_42">{42}</a></div> - -<h3>CHAPTER III.<br /> -<small>PERSONALITIES IN THE GODHEAD.</small></h3> - -<p class="center">THE TRINITY IN UNITY.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">The</span> word Trinity does not occur in the Scriptures, -but this is no argument against the doctrine itself, -since the Scriptures teach the divinity of the Son and -of the Holy Ghost, as well as that of the Father; and -as neither the divinity of the Father nor the unity of -the Godhead was ever called in question at any period, -it follows that the doctrine of the Trinity in unity has -been in substance, in all its constituent parts, always -known among Christians.</p> - -<p>The testimony of the fathers is explicit in favor of -this doctrine. Justin Martyr, in refuting the charge -of atheism urged against the Christians because they -did not believe in the gods of the heathen, expressly -says: "We worship and adore the Father, and Son who -came from him and taught us, these things, and the -prophetic Spirit."</p> - -<p>Athenagoras, in replying to the same charge, says: -"Who would not wonder when he knows that we who -call upon God the Father, and God the Son, and God -the Holy Spirit, showing their power in the unity and -their distinction in order, should be called atheists."</p> - -<p>Tertullian says: "There are three of one substance, -and of one condition, and of one power, because there -is one God." And he further adds: "The connection -of the Father in the Son and of the Son in the Comforter -makes three united together, which three are one -thing, not one person, as it is said, I and the Father -are one thing with regard to the unity of substance, -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_43" id="Page_43">{43}</a></span> -not of the singularity of numbers." And he adds: -"The Father is God, and the Son is God, and the -Holy Ghost is God." Tertullian asserts that this doctrine -was in the Church prior to any heresy.</p> - -<p>Cyprian says, after reciting the form of baptism: -"By it Christ delivered the doctrine of the Trinity, -unto which mystery or sacrament the nations were to -be baptized."</p> - -<p>In the charge and commission which our Savior -gave to his disciples—Matthew xxviii, 19—he said: -"Go and teach all nations, baptizing them in the -name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy -Ghost." The Gospel was a covenant or conditional -offer of salvation to men. Baptism was the appointed -ordinance by which men were to be admitted into that -covenant, by which that offer was made and accepted. -This being to be made with God himself, the ordinance -must, of course, be made in his name; but -Christ directed that it should be performed in the -name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy -Ghost, and therefore we conclude that God is the same -as the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost. Since -baptism is to be performed in the name of the Father, -and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost, they must be -all three persons. And since no superiority or difference -whatever is mentioned in this solemn form of -baptism, we conclude that all three of these persons -are of one substance, power, and eternity. The Apostolic -benediction teaches the same doctrine. Paul uses -this language: "The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, -the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Ghost -be with you." The manner in which Christ and the -Holy Ghost are here mentioned clearly implies that -they are persons, for none but persons can confer grace -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_44" id="Page_44">{44}</a></span> -or fellowship, and these three great blessings of grace, -love, and fellowship being respectively prayed for by -the inspired apostle from Jesus Christ, God the Father, -and the Holy Ghost, without any intimation of disparity, -we conclude that these three persons are equally divine. -This solemn benediction is certainly a clear proof of -the doctrine of the Trinity, since it acknowledges the -divinity of Jesus Christ and of the Holy Ghost.</p> - -<h4>1. <span class="smcap">God's names have, in Hebrew, plural forms</span>,<br /> -<i>and are connected with plural modes of speech</i>.</h4> - -<p><span class="smcap">Gen.</span> <small>I</small>, 26. And God said, Let -us make man in our image, after -our likeness: and let them have -dominion over the fish of the sea, -and over the fowl of the air, and -over the cattle, and over all the -earth, and over every creeping -thing that creepeth upon the -earth.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Gen.</span> <small>III</small>, 22. And the Lord God -said, Behold, the man is become -as one of us, to know good and -evil: and now, lest he put forth -his hand, and take also of the -tree of life, and eat, and live forever.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Gen.</span> <small>XI</small>, 7. Go to, let us go -down, and there confound their -language, that they may not understand -one another's speech.</p> - -<h4 class="smcap">2. Three persons, and three -only,<br />are spoken of under -Divine titles.</h4> - -<p><span class="smcap">Num.</span> <small>VI</small>, 24. The Lord bless -thee, and keep thee:</p> - -<p>25. The Lord make his face -shine upon thee, and be gracious -unto thee:</p> - -<p>26. The Lord lift up his countenance -upon thee, and give thee -peace.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Isaiah</span> <small>VI</small>, 3. And one cried -unto another, and said, Holy, -holy, holy, is the Lord of hosts: -the whole earth is full of his -glory.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Isaiah</span> <small>VI</small>, 8. Also I heard the -voice of the Lord, saying, Whom -shall I send, and who will go for -us? Then said I, Here am I; -send me.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">John</span> <small>XII</small>, 41. These things said -Esaias, when he saw his glory, -and spake of him.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>XXVIII</small>, 25. And when they -agreed not among themselves, -they departed, after that Paul -had spoken one word, Well spake -the Holy Ghost by Esaias the -prophet unto our fathers.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Isaiah</span> <small>XLVIII</small>, 16. Come ye near -unto me, hear ye this; I have not -spoken in secret from the beginning; -from the time that it was, -there am I: and now the Lord -God, and his Spirit, hath sent -me.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Isaiah</span> <small>XXXIV</small>, 16. Seek ye out of -the book of the Lord, and read: -no one of these shall fail, none -shall want her mate: for my -mouth it hath commanded, and -his spirit it hath gathered them.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Haggai</span> <small>II</small>, 4. Yet now be -strong, O Zerubbabel, saith the -Lord; and be strong, O Joshua, -son of Josedech, the high priest; -and be strong, all ye people of the -land, saith the Lord, and work: -for I am with you, saith the Lord -of hosts:</p> - -<p>5. According to the word that -I covenanted with you when ye -came out of Egypt, so my Spirit -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_45" id="Page_45">{45}</a></span> -remaineth among you: fear ye -not.</p> - -<p>6. For thus saith the Lord of -hosts; Yet once, it is a little -while, and I will shake the heavens, -and the earth, and the sea, -and the dry land;</p> - -<p>7. And I will shake all nations, -and the desire of all nations shall -come: and I will fill this house -with glory, saith the Lord of -hosts.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Matt.</span> <small>XXVIII</small>, 19. Go ye therefore, -and teach all nations, baptizing -them in the name of the -Father, and of the Son, and of -the Holy Ghost.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Cor.</span> <small>XIII</small>, 14. The grace of -the Lord Jesus Christ, and the -love of God, and the communion -of the Holy Ghost, be with you -all. Amen.</p> - -<h4 class="smcap">3. Baptism is in the name<br />of -three Divine persons.</h4> - -<p><span class="smcap">Matt.</span> <small>XXVIII</small>, 19. Go ye therefore, -and teach all nations, baptizing -them in the name of the -Father, and of the Son, and of -the Holy Ghost.</p> - -<h4 class="smcap">4. The Apostolic Benediction -is in the name<br />of three -Divine persons.</h4> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Cor.</span> XIII, 14. The grace of -the Lord Jesus Christ, and the -love of God, and the communion -of the Holy Ghost, be with you -all. Amen.</p> - -<hr /> - -<h3>CHAPTER IV.<br /> -<small>DIVINITY OF CHRIST PROVEN.</small></h3> - -<h4 class="smcap">1. By his pre-existence.</h4> - -<p><span class="smcap">John</span> <small>III</small>, 17. For God sent not -his Son into the world to condemn -the world; but that the world -through him might be saved.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 John</span> <small>IV</small>, 2. Hereby know ye -the Spirit of God: Every spirit -that confesseth that Jesus Christ -is come in the flesh is of God.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Heb.</span> <small>II</small>, 14. Forasmuch then as -the children are partakers of flesh -and blood, he also himself likewise -took part of the same: that -through death he might destroy -him that had the power of death, -that is, the devil.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Phil.</span> <small>II</small>, 8. And being found in -fashion as a man, he humbled -himself, and became obedient -unto death, even the death of the -cross.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">John</span> <small>XIII</small>, 15. John bare witness -of him, and cried, saying, -This was he of whom I -spake, He that cometh after me -is preferred before me; for he was -before me.</p> - -<p>16. And of his fullness we have -all received, and grace for grace.</p> - -<p>17. For the law was given by -Moses, but grace and truth came -by Jesus Christ.</p> - -<p>18. No man hath seen God at -any time; the only begotten Son, -which is in the bosom of the Father, -he hath declared him.</p> - -<p>19. And this is the record of -John, when the Jews sent priests -and Levites from Jerusalem to -ask him, Who art thou?</p> - -<p>20. And he confessed, and denied -not; but confessed, I am not -the Christ.</p> - -<p>21. And they asked him, What -then? Art thou Elias? And he -saith, I am not. Art thou that -Prophet? And he answered, No.</p> - -<p>22. Then said they unto him, -Who art thou? that we may give -an answer to them that sent us. -What sayest thou of thyself?</p> - -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_46" id="Page_46">{46}</a></span> -23. He said, I am the voice of -one crying in the wilderness, -Make straight the way of the -Lord, as said the prophet Esaias.</p> - -<p>24. And they which were sent -were of the Pharisees.</p> - -<p>25. And they asked him, and -said unto him, Why baptizest thou -then, if thou be not that Christ, -nor Elias, neither that Prophet?</p> - -<p>26. John answered them, saying, -I baptize with water: but -there standeth one among you, -whom ye know not;</p> - -<p>27. He it is, who coming after -me is preferred before me, whose -shoe's latchet I am not worthy to -unloose.</p> - -<p>28. These things were done in -Bethabara beyond Jordan, where -John was baptizing.</p> - -<p>29. The next day John seeth -Jesus coming unto him, and saith, -Behold the Lamb of God, which -taketh away the sin of the world!</p> - -<p>30. This is he of whom I said, -After me cometh a man which is -preferred before me; for he was -before me.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">John</span> <small>III</small>, 13. And no man hath -ascended up to heaven, but he -that came down from heaven, -even the Son of man which is in -heaven.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">John</span> <small>VI</small>, 33. For the bread -of God is he which cometh down -from heaven, and giveth life unto -the world.</p> - -<p>34. Then said they unto him, -Lord, evermore give us this bread.</p> - -<p>35. And Jesus said unto them, -I am the bread of life: he that -cometh to me shall never hunger; -and he that believeth on me shall -never thirst.</p> - -<p>36. But I said unto you, That -ye also have seen me, and believe -not.</p> - -<p>37. All that the Father giveth -me shall come to me: and him -that cometh to me I will in no -wise cast out.</p> - -<p>38. For I came down from -heaven, not to do mine own will, -but the will of him that sent me.</p> - -<p>39. And this is the Father's -will that sent me, that of all -which he hath given me I should -lose nothing, but should raise it -up again at the last day.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">John</span> <small>VI</small>, 42. And they said, Is -not this Jesus, the son of Joseph, -whose father and mother we -know? how is it then that he -saith, I came down from heaven?</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">John</span> <small>VI</small>, 62. What and if ye -shall see the Son of man ascend -up where he was before?</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">John</span> <small>III</small>, 31. He that cometh -from above is above all: he that -is of the earth is earthly, and -speaketh of the earth: he that -cometh from heaven is above all.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">John</span> <small>VIII</small>, 56. Your father -Abraham rejoiced to see my day: -and he saw it, and was glad.</p> - -<p>57. Then said the Jews unto -him, Thou art not yet fifty years -old, and hast thou seen Abraham?</p> - -<p>58. Jesus said unto them, Verily, -verily, I say unto you, Before -Abraham was, I am.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">John</span> <small>XVII</small>, 5. And now, O Father, -glorify thou me with thine -own self with the glory which I -had with thee before the world -was.</p> - -<h4 class="smcap">2. He was the Jehovah of the -Old Testament.</h4> - -<p><span class="smcap">Ex.</span> <small>XXIII</small>, 20. Behold, I send -an Angel before thee, to keep thee -in the way, and to bring thee into -the place which I have prepared.</p> - -<p>21. Beware of him, and obey -his voice, provoke him not; for -he will not pardon your transgressions: -for my name is in him.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Mal.</span> <small>III</small>, 1. Behold, I will send -my messenger, and he shall prepare -the way before me: and the -Lord, whom ye seek, shall suddenly -come to his temple, even -the Messenger of the covenant, -whom ye delight in: behold, he -shall come, saith the Lord of -hosts.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Matt.</span> <small>XI</small>, 10. For this is he of -whom it is written, Behold, I -send my messenger before thy -face, which shall prepare thy -way before thee.</p> - -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_47" id="Page_47">{47}</a></span> -<span class="smcap">Luke</span> <small>I</small>, 76. And thou, child, -shalt be called the prophet of the -Highest: for thou shalt go before -the face of the Lord to prepare -his ways.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">John</span> <small>III</small>, 28. Ye yourselves -bear me witness, that I said, I -am not the Christ, but that I am -sent before him.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Gen.</span> <small>XXII</small>, 16. And said, By -myself have I sworn, saith the -Lord, for because thou hast done -this thing, and hast not withheld -thy son, thine only son,</p> - -<p>17. That in blessing I will bless -thee, and in multiplying I will -multiply thy seed as the stars of -the heaven, and as the sand -which is upon the sea shore; and -thy seed shall possess the gate of -his enemies:</p> - -<p>18. And in thy seed shall all the -nations of the earth be blessed; -because thou hast obeyed my -voice.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Ex.</span> <small>III</small>, 2. And the Angel of -the Lord appeared unto him in a -flame of fire out of the midst of a -bush: and he looked, and, behold, -the bush burned with fire, -and the bush was not consumed.</p> - -<p>3. And Moses said, I will now -turn aside, and see this great -sight, why the bush is not -burnt.</p> - -<p>4. And when the Lord saw that -he turned aside to see, God called -unto him out of the midst of the -bush, and said, Moses, Moses: -and he said, Here am I.</p> - -<p>5. And he said, Draw not nigh -hither; put off thy shoes from off -thy feet; for the place whereon -thou standest is holy ground.</p> - -<p>6. Moreover he said, I am the -God of thy father, the God of -Abraham, the God of Isaac, and -the God of Jacob. And Moses hid -his face; for he was afraid to look -upon God.</p> - -<p>7. And the Lord said I have -surely seen the affliction of my -people which are in Egypt, and -have heard their cry by reason -of their taskmasters; for I know -their sorrows;</p> - -<p>8. And I am come down to deliver -them out of the hand of the -Egyptians, and to bring them up -out of that land unto a good land -and a large, unto a land flowing -with milk and honey; unto the -place of the Canaanites, and the -Hittites, and the Amorites, and -the Perizzites, and the Hivites, -and the Jebusites.</p> - -<p>9. Now therefore, behold, the -cry of the children of Israel is -come unto me: and I have also -seen the oppression wherewith -the Egyptians oppress them.</p> - -<p>10. Come now therefore, and I -will send thee unto Pharaoh, that -thou mayest bring forth my people -the children of Israel out of -Egypt.</p> - -<p>11. And Moses said unto God, -Who am I, that I should go unto -Pharaoh, and that I should bring -forth the children of Israel out of -Egypt?</p> - -<p>12. And he said, Certainly I -will he with thee; and this shall -be a token unto thee, that I -have sent thee: When thou hast -brought forth the people out of -Egypt, ye shall serve God upon -this mountain.</p> - -<p>13. And Moses said unto God, -Behold, when I come unto the -children of Israel, and shall say -unto them, The God of your fathers -hath sent me unto you; and -they shall say to me, What is his -name? what shall I say unto -them?</p> - -<p>14. And God said unto Moses, I -AM THAT I AM: and he said, -Thus shalt thou say unto the -children of Israel, I AM hath -sent me unto you.</p> - -<p>15. And God said moreover, -unto Moses, Thus shalt thou say -unto the children of Israel, The -Lord God of your fathers, the God -of Abraham, the God of Isaac, -and the God of Jacob, hath sent -me unto you: this is my name forever, -and this is my memorial -unto all generations.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Isaiah</span> <small>XLII</small>, 8. I am the Lord; -that is my name: and my glory -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_48" id="Page_48">{48}</a></span> -will I not give to another, neither -my praise to graven images.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>LXXXIII</small>, 18. That men -may know that thou, whose name -alone is JEHOVAH, art the most -high over all the earth.</p> - -<h4 class="smcap">3. Divine Titles Ascribed to Christ.</h4> - -<h5>(1.) <i>He is called God.</i></h5> - -<p><span class="smcap">Isaiah</span> <small>VII</small>, 14. Therefore the -Lord himself shall give you a -sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, -and bear a son, and shall -call his name Immanuel.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Matt.</span> <small>I</small>, 23. Behold, a virgin -shall be with child, and shall -bring forth a son, and they shall -call his name Emmanuel, which -being interpreted is, God with us.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Isaiah</span> <small>IX</small>, 6. For unto us a child -is born, unto us a son is given: -and the government shall be upon -his shoulder: and his name shall -be called Wonderful, Counselor, -The mighty God, The everlasting -Father, The Prince of Peace.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">John</span> <small>I</small>, 1. In the beginning was -the Word, and the Word was with -God, and the Word was God.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">John</span> <small>XX</small>, 28. And Thomas answered -and said unto him, My -Lord and my God.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>XX</small>, 28. Take heed therefore -unto yourselves, and to all -the flock, over the which the -Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, -to feed the church of God, -which he hath purchased with -his own blood.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>IX</small>, 5. Whose are the fathers, -and of whom as concerning -the flesh Christ came, who -is over all, God blessed forever. -Amen.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Phil.</span> <small>II</small>, 6. Who, being in the -form of God, thought it not robbery -to be equal with God.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Thess.</span> <small>I</small>, 10. And to wait for -his Son from heaven, whom he -raised from the dead, even Jesus.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Tim.</span> <small>III</small>, 16. And without controversy -great is the mystery of -godliness: God was manifest in -the flesh, justified in the Spirit, -seen of angels, preached unto the -Gentiles, believed on in the world, -received up into glory.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Titus</span> <small>I</small>, 3. But hath in due times -manifested his word through -preaching, which is committed -unto me according to the commandment -of God our Savior.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Titus</span> <small>II</small>, 10. Not purloining, -but shewing all good fidelity; -that they may adorn the doctrine -of God our Savior in all things.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Titus</span> <small>II</small>, 13. Looking for that -blessed hope and the glorious appearing -of the great God and our -Savior, Jesus Christ.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Heb.</span> <small>I</small>, 8. But unto the Son he -saith, Thy throne, O God, is forever -and ever: a scepter of righteousness -is the scepter of thy -kingdom.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Heb.</span> <small>III</small>, 4. For every house is -builded by some man; but he -that built all things is God.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 John</span> <small>III</small>, 16. Hereby perceive -we the love of God, because he -laid down his life for us: and we -ought to lay down our lives for -the brethren.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 John</span> <small>V</small>, 20. And we know -that the Son of God is come, and -hath given us an understanding, -that we may know him that is -true; and we are in him that is -true, even in his Son Jesus Christ. -This is the true God, and eternal -life.</p> - -<h5>(2.) <i>He is called Lord.</i></h5> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>XC</small>, 1. Lord, thou hast -been our dwelling-place in all -generations.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Matt.</span> <small>XXII</small>, 44. The Lord said -unto my Lord, Sit thou on my -right hand, till I make thine enemies -thy footstool.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>II</small>, 25. For David speaketh -concerning him, I foresaw -the Lord always before my face; -for he is on my right hand, that -I should not be moved.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Heb.</span> <small>I</small>, 13. But to which of the -angels said he at any time, Sit on -my right hand, until I make thine -enemies thy footstool?</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Isaiah</span> <small>XL</small>, 3. The voice of him -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_49" id="Page_49">{49}</a></span> -that crieth in the wilderness, Prepare -ye the way of the Lord, make -straight in the desert a highway -for our God.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Matt.</span> <small>III</small>, 3. For this is he that -was spoken of by the prophet -Esaias, saying, The voice of one -crying in the wilderness, Prepare -ye the way of the Lord, make his -paths straight.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Jer.</span> <small>XXIII</small>, 6. In his days Judah -shall be saved, and Israel shall -dwell safely: and this is his name -whereby he shall be called, THE -LORD OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Joel</span> <small>II</small>, 32. And it shall come -to pass, that whosoever shall call -on the name of the Lord shall be -delivered: for in Mount Zion and -in Jerusalem shall be deliverance, -as the Lord hath said, and in the -remnant whom the Lord shall -call.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Mal.</span> <small>III</small>, 1. Behold, I will send -my messenger, and he shall prepare -the way before me: and the -Lord, whom ye seek, shall suddenly -come to his temple, even -the Messenger of the covenant, -whom ye delight in: behold, he -shall come, saith the Lord of -hosts.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Matt.</span> <small>VII</small>, 21. Not every one -that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, -shall enter into the kingdom of -heaven; but he that doeth the -will of my Father which is in -heaven.</p> - -<p>22. Many will say to me in that -day, Lord, Lord, have we not -prophesied in thy name? and in -thy name have cast out devils? -and in thy name done many wonderful -works?</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Mark</span> <small>II</small>, 28. Therefore the Son -of man is Lord also of the sabbath.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Luke</span> <small>II</small>, 11. For unto you is -born this day in the city of David -a Savior, which is Christ the -Lord.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Luke</span> <small>V</small>, 8. When Simon Peter -saw it, he fell down at Jesus' -knees, saying, Depart from me; -for I am a sinful man, O Lord.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Luke</span> <small>VI</small>, 46. And why call ye -me, Lord, Lord, and do not the -things which I say?</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Luke</span> <small>XXIII</small>, 42. And he said -unto Jesus, Lord, remember me -when thou comest into thy kingdom.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">John</span> <small>VI</small>, 68. Then Simon Peter -answered him, Lord, to whom -shall we go? thou hast the words -of eternal life.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">John</span> <small>XIII</small>, 13. Ye call me Master -and Lord: and ye say well: -for so I am.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>II</small>, 36. Therefore let all the -house of Israel know assuredly, -that God hath made that same -Jesus, whom ye have crucified, -both Lord and Christ.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>VII</small>, 59. And they stoned -Stephen, calling upon God, and -saying, Lord Jesus, receive my -spirit.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>IX</small>, 5. And he said, Who -art thou, Lord? And the Lord -said, I am Jesus whom thou persecutest: -it is hard for thee to -kick against the pricks.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>IX</small>, 29. And he spake -boldly in the name of the Lord -Jesus, and disputed against the -Grecians: but they went about to -slay him.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>X</small>, 36. The word which -God sent unto the children of Israel, -preaching peace by Jesus -Christ: he is Lord of all.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>XVI</small>, 31. And they said, -Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, -and thou shalt be saved, and thy -house.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>XIX</small>, 10. And this continued -by the space of two years; -so that all they which dwelt in -Asia heard the word of the Lord -Jesus, both Jews and Greeks.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>X</small>, 12. For there is no difference -between the Jew and the -Greek: for the same Lord over all -is rich unto all that call upon -him.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>XIV</small>, 9. For to this end -Christ both died, and rose, and -revived, that he might be Lord -both of the dead and living.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Cor.</span> <small>I</small>, 10. Now I beseech you, -brethren, by the name of our Lord -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_50" id="Page_50">{50}</a></span> -Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the -same thing, and that there be no -divisions among you; but that ye -be perfectly joined together in the -same mind and in the same judgment.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Cor.</span> <small>VI</small>, 11. And such were -some of you: but ye are washed, -but ye are sanctified, but ye are -justified in the name of the Lord -Jesus, and by the Spirit of our -God.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Cor.</span> <small>VIII</small>, 6. But to us there -is but one God, the Father, of -whom are all things, and we in -him; and one Lord Jesus Christ, -by whom are all things, and we -by him.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Cor.</span> <small>XV</small>, 47. The first man is -of the earth, earthy: the second -man is the Lord from heaven.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Phil.</span> <small>II</small>, 11. And that every -tongue should confess that Jesus -Christ is Lord, to the glory of God -the Father.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Thess.</span> <small>I</small>, 7. And to you who -are troubled rest with us, when -the Lord Jesus shall be revealed -from heaven with his mighty -angels,</p> - -<p>8. In flaming fire taking vengeance -on them that know not -God, and that obey not the Gospel -of our Lord Jesus Christ.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Peter</span> <small>I</small>, 2. Grace and peace -be multiplied unto you through -the knowledge of God, and of -Jesus our Lord.</p> - -<h5>(3.) <i>He is called the Son of God.</i></h5> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>II</small>, 7. I will declare the -decree: the Lord hath said unto -me, Thou art my Son; this day -have I begotten thee.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>LXXXIX</small>, 27. Also I will -make him my first-born, higher -than the kings of the earth.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Isaiah</span> <small>IX</small>, 6. For unto us a child -is born, unto us a son is given: -and the government shall be upon -his shoulder: and his name shall -be called Wonderful, Counselor, -The mighty God, The everlasting -Father, The Prince of Peace.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Matt.</span> <small>III</small>, 17. And lo a voice -from heaven, saying, This is my -beloved Son, in whom I am well -pleased.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Matt.</span> <small>VIII</small>, 29. And, behold, -they cried out, saying, What -have we to do with thee, Jesus, -thou Son of God? art thou come -hither to torment us before the -time?</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Luke</span> <small>I</small>, 32. He shall be great, -and shall be called the Son of the -Highest; and the Lord God shall -give unto him the throne of his -father David.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Luke</span> <small>I</small>, 35. And the angel answered -and said unto her, The -Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, -and the power of the Highest -shall overshadow thee: therefore -also that holy thing which shall -be born of thee shall be called the -Son of God.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">John</span> <small>I</small>, 34. And I saw, and bare -record that this is the Son of God.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">John</span> <small>I</small>, 49. Nathanael answered -and saith unto him, Rabbi, thou -art the Son of God; thou art the -King of Israel.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">John</span> <small>V</small>, 18. Therefore the Jews -sought the more to kill him, because -he not only had broken the -sabbath, but said also that God -was his Father, making himself -equal with God.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">John</span> <small>IX</small>, 35. And the servant -abideth not in the house forever: -but the Son abideth ever.</p> - -<p>36. If the Son therefore shall -make you free, ye shall be free -indeed.</p> - -<p>37. I know that ye are Abraham's -seed; but ye seek to kill -me, because my word hath no -place in you.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">John</span> <small>X</small>, 36. Say ye of him, -whom the Father hath sanctified, -and sent into the world, Thou -blasphemest; because I said, I am -the Son of God?</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">John</span> <small>XIX</small>, 7. The Jews answered -him, We have a law, and by our -law he ought to die, because he -made himself the Son of God.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>III</small>, 13. The God of Abraham, -and of Isaac, and of Jacob, -the God of our fathers, hath glorified -his Son Jesus; whom ye -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_51" id="Page_51">{51}</a></span> -delivered up, and denied him in -the presence of Pilate, when he -was determined to let him go.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">John</span> <small>XX</small>, 31. But these are written, -that ye might believe that -Jesus is the Christ, the Son of -God; and that believing ye might -have life through his name.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>III</small>, 26. Unto you first, -God having raised up his Son Jesus -sent him to bless you, in turning -away every one of you from -his iniquities.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>VII</small>, 37. This is that Moses, -which said unto the children of -Israel, A Prophet shall the Lord -your God raise up unto you of -your brethren, like unto me; him -shall ye hear.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>IX</small>, 20. And straightway -he preached Christ in the synagogues, -that he is the Son of God.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>I</small>, 3. Concerning his Son -Jesus Christ, our Lord, which was -made of the seed of David according -to the flesh;</p> - -<p>4. And declared to be the Son -of God with power, according to -the spirit of holiness, by the resurrection -from the dead.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>VIII</small>, 32. He that spared -not his own Son, but delivered -him up for us all, how shall he -not with him also freely give us -all things.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Cor.</span> <small>XI</small>, 31. The God and Father -of our Lord Jesus Christ, -which is blessed for evermore, -knoweth that I lie not.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Eph.</span> <small>I</small>, 3. Blessed be the God -and Father of our Lord Jesus -Christ, who hath blessed us with -all spiritual blessings in heavenly -places in Christ.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 John</span> <small>IV</small>, 15. Whosoever shall -confess that Jesus is the Son of -God, God dwelleth in him, and he -in God.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 John</span> <small>V</small>, 5. Who is he that -overcometh the world, but he -that believeth that Jesus is the -Son of God?</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Col.</span> <small>I</small>, 3. We give thanks to -God and the Father of our Lord -Jesus Christ, praying always for -you.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Heb.</span> <small>I</small>, 2. Hath in these last -days spoken unto us by his Son, -whom he hath appointed heir of -all things, by whom also he made -the worlds.</p> - -<h5>(4.) <i>Christ, as the Son of God, -calls God Father.</i></h5> - -<p><span class="smcap">Matt.</span> <small>XI</small>, 25. At that time Jesus -answered and said, I thank -thee, O Father, Lord of heaven -and earth, because thou hast hid -these things from the wise and -prudent, and hast revealed them -unto babes.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Mark</span> <small>XIII</small>, 32. But of that day -and that hour knoweth no man, -no, not the angels which are in -heaven, neither the Son, but the -Father.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Mark</span> <small>XIV</small>, 36. And he said, -Abba, Father, all things are possible -unto thee; take away this -cup from me: nevertheless, not -what I will, but what thou -wilt.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Luke</span> <small>X</small>, 22. All things are delivered -to me of my Father: and -no man knoweth who the Son is, -but the Father; and who the Father -is, but the Son, and he to -whom the Son will reveal him.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Luke</span> <small>XII</small>, 42. And the Lord -said, Who then is that faithful -and wise steward, whom his Lord -shall make ruler over his household, -to give them their portion -of meat in due season?</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Luke</span> <small>XXIII</small>, 34. Then said Jesus, -Father, forgive them; for -they know not what they do. -And they parted his raiment, and -cast lots.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Luke</span> <small>XXIII</small>, 46. And when Jesus -had cried with a loud voice, he -said, Father, into thy hands I -commend my spirit: and having -said thus, he gave up the ghost.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">John</span> <small>XX</small>, 17. Jesus saith unto -her, Touch me not; for I am not -yet ascended to my Father: but -go to my brethren, and say unto -them, I ascend unto my Father, -and your Father; and to my God, -and your God.</p> - -<div class="pagenum"><a name="Page_52" id="Page_52">{52}</a></div> - -<h5>(5.) <i>Christ, as the Son of God, is -distinguished from created -beings,<br />by the phrases</i>, <small>BEGOTTEN</small>, -<small>ONLY BEGOTTEN</small>, <i>etc.</i></h5> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>II</small>, 7. I will declare the -decree: The Lord hath said unto -me, Thou art my Son; this day -have I begotten thee.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">John</span> <small>I</small>, 14. And the Word was -made flesh, and dwelt among us, -and we beheld his glory, the glory -as of the only begotten of the Father, -full of grace and truth.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">John</span> <small>I</small>, 18. No man hath seen -God at any time; the only begotten -Son, which is in the bosom of -the Father, he hath declared him.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">John</span> <small>III</small>, 16. For God so loved -the world, that he gave his only -begotten Son, that whosoever believeth -in him should not perish, -but have everlasting life.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Heb.</span> <small>I</small>, 6. And again, when he -bringeth in the first-begotten into -the world, he saith, And let all -the angels of God worship him.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 John</span> <small>IV</small>, 9. In this was manifested -the love of God toward us, -because that God sent his only -begotten Son into the world, that -we might live through him.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 John</span> <small>V</small>, 1. Whosoever believeth -that Jesus is the Christ is -born of God: and every one that -loveth him that begat, loveth him -also that is begotten of him.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>VIII</small>, 3. For what the law -could not do, in that it was weak -through the flesh, God sending -his own Son in the likeness of -sinful flesh, and for sin, condemned -sin in the flesh.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Gal.</span> <small>IV</small>, 4. But when the fullness -of the time was come, God -sent forth his Son, made of a woman, -made under the law.</p> - -<h5>(6.) <i>Christ is one with the Father.</i></h5> - -<p><span class="smcap">John</span> <small>X</small>, 30. I and my Father -are one.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">John</span> <small>X</small>, 38. But if I do, though -ye believe not me, believe the -works; that ye may know, and -believe, that the Father is in me, -and I in him.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">John</span> <small>XVII</small>, 11. And now I am -no more in the world, but these -are in the world, and I come to -thee. Holy Father, keep through -thine own name those whom thou -hast given me, that they may be -one, as we are.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">John</span> <small>XVII</small>, 22. And the glory -which thou gavest me I have -given them; that they may be -one, even as we are one.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">John</span> <small>XIV</small>, 11. Believe me that I -am in the Father, and the Father -in me: or else believe me for the -very works' sake.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">John</span> <small>XII</small>, 44. Jesus cried and -said, He that believeth on me, -believeth not on me, but on him -that sent me.</p> - -<p>45. And he that seeth me seeth -him that sent me.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">John</span> <small>XV</small>, 23. He that hateth -me hateth my Father also.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 John</span> <small>II</small>, 23. Whosoever denieth -the Son, the same hath not the Father: -but he that acknowledgeth -the Son hath the Father also.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Heb.</span> <small>I</small>, 3. Who, being the -brightness of his glory and the -express image of his person, and -upholding all things by the word -of his power, when he had by -himself purged our sins, sat down -on the right hand of the Majesty -on high.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">John</span> <small>V</small>, 22. For the Father -judgeth no man, but hath committed -all judgment unto the -Son.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Col.</span> <small>I</small>, 19. For it pleased the -Father that in him should all -fullness dwell.</p> - -<h5>(7.) <i>The same things spoken of -God, the Father, and of Christ.</i></h5> - -<p><span class="smcap">Eph.</span> <small>V</small>, 5. For this ye know, -that no whoremonger, nor unclean -person, nor covetous man, who is -an idolater, hath any inheritance -in the kingdom of Christ and of -God.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 John</span> <small>V</small>, 7. For there are three -that bear record in heaven, the -Father, the Word, and the Holy -Ghost: and these three are one.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Col.</span> <small>II</small>, 2. That their hearts -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_53" id="Page_53">{53}</a></span> -might be comforted, being knit -together in love, and unto all -riches of the full assurance of understanding, -to the acknowledgment -of the mystery of God, and -of the Father, and of Christ.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Thess.</span> <small>II</small>, 16. Forbidding us -to speak to the Gentiles that they -might be saved, to fill up their -sins always: for the wrath is come -upon them to the uttermost.</p> - -<p>17. But we, brethren, being -taken from you for a short time -in presence, not in heart, endeavored -the more abundantly to see -your face with great desire.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Tim.</span> <small>VI</small>, 13. I give thee charge -in the sight of God, who quickeneth -all things, and before Christ -Jesus, who before Pontius Pilate -witnessed a good confession.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Titus</span> <small>II</small>, 13. Looking for that -blessed hope, and the glorious appearing -of the great God and our -Savior Jesus Christ.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rev.</span> <small>XIV</small>, 4. These are they -which were not defiled with -women; for they are virgins. -These are they which follow the -Lamb whithersoever he goeth. -These were redeemed from among -men, being the first-fruits unto -God and to the Lamb.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rev.</span> <small>XXI</small>, 22. And I saw no -temple therein: for the Lord God -Almighty and the Lamb are the -temple of it.</p> - -<p>23. And the city had no need -of the sun, neither of the moon, -to shine in it: for the glory of God -did lighten it, and the Lamb is -the light thereof.</p> - -<h5>(8.) <i>Christ Equal with God.</i></h5> - -<p><span class="smcap">Phil.</span> <small>II</small>, 6. Who, being in the -form of God, thought it not robbery -to be equal with God.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">John</span> <small>V</small>, 17. But Jesus answered -them, My Father worketh hitherto, -and I work.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">John</span> <small>X</small>, 37. If I do not the -works of my Father, believe me -not.</p> - -<p>38. But if I do, though ye believe -not me, believe the works; -that ye may know, and believe, -that the Father is in me, and I in -him.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">John</span> <small>XIV</small>, 9. Jesus saith unto -him, Have I been so long time -with you, and yet hast thou not -known me, Philip? he that hath -seen me hath seen the Father; -and how sayest thou then, Shew -us the Father?</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">John</span> <small>XVII</small>, 5. And now, O Father, -glorify thou me, with thine -own self with the glory which I -had with thee before the world -was.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">John</span> <small>XVII</small>, 8. For I have given -unto them the words which thou -gavest me; and they have received -them, and have known -surely that I came out from thee, -and they have believed that thou -didst send me.</p> - -<h5>(9.) <i>Christ is styled God's Fellow.</i></h5> - -<p><span class="smcap">Zech.</span> <small>XIII</small>, 7. Awake, O sword, -against my Shepherd, and against -the man that is my fellow, saith -the Lord of hosts: smite the -Shepherd, and the sheep shall be -scattered: and I will turn mine -hand upon the little ones.</p> - -<h5>(10.) <i>Christ is called the Word of God.</i></h5> - -<p><span class="smcap">John</span> <small>I</small>, 1. In the beginning was -the Word, and the Word was with -God, and the Word was God.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">John</span> <small>I</small>, 14. And the Word was -made flesh, and dwelt among us, -and we beheld his glory, the glory -as of the only begotten of the Father, -full of grace and truth.</p> - -<h4 class="smcap">4. Divine Attributes Possessed by Him.</h4> - -<h5>(1.) <i>Eternity.</i></h5> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rev.</span> <small>XXII</small>, 13. I am Alpha and -Omega, the beginning and the -end, the first and the last.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Isaiah</span> <small>IX</small>, 6. For unto us a child -is born, unto us a son is given: -and the government shall be upon -his shoulder: and his name shall -be called Wonderful, Counselor, -The mighty God, The everlasting -Father, The Prince of Peace.</p> - -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_54" id="Page_54">{54}</a></span> -<span class="smcap">Rev.</span> <small>I</small>, 17. And when I saw -him, I fell at his feet as dead. -And he laid his right hand upon -me, saying unto me, Fear not; I -am the first and the last:</p> - -<p>18. I am he that liveth, and -was dead; and, behold, I am alive -forever more, Amen; and have -the keys of hell and of death.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Heb.</span> <small>XIII</small>, 8. Jesus Christ the -same yesterday, and to-day, and -forever.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Heb.</span> <small>I</small>, 10. And, Thou, Lord, in -the beginning hast laid the foundation -of the earth: and the heavens -are the works of thine hands.</p> - -<p>11. They shall perish, but thou -remainest: and they all shall wax -old as doth a garment;</p> - -<p>12. And as a vesture shalt thou -fold them up, and they shall be -changed: but thou art the same, -and thy years shall not fail.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 John</span> <small>I</small>, 2. For the life was -manifested, and we have seen it, -and bear witness, and shew unto -you that eternal life, which was -with the Father, and was manifested -unto us.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">John</span> <small>VIII</small>, 58. Jesus said unto -them, Verily, verily, I say unto -you, Before Abraham was, I am.</p> - -<h5>(2.) <i>Omniscience.</i></h5> - -<p><span class="smcap">Matt.</span> <small>IX</small>, 4. And Jesus knowing -their thoughts said, Wherefore -think ye evil in your hearts?</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Luke</span> <small>XX</small>, 23. But he perceived -their craftiness, and said unto -them, Why tempt ye me?</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">John</span> <small>II</small>, 24. But Jesus did not -commit himself unto them, because -he knew all men,</p> - -<p>25. And needed not that any -should testify of man: for he -knew what was in man.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">John</span> <small>XVI</small>, 30. Now are we sure -that thou knowest all things, and -needest not that any man should -ask thee: by this we believe that -thou camest forth from God.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">John</span> <small>XXI</small>, 17. He saith unto -him the third time, Simon, son -of Jonas, lovest thou me? Peter -was grieved because he said unto -him the third time, Lovest thou -me? And he said unto him, -Lord, thou knowest all things; -thou knowest that I love thee. -Jesus saith unto him, Feed my -sheep.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Matt.</span> <small>XVIII</small>, 20. For where two -or three are gathered together in -my name, there am I in the midst -of them.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">John</span> <small>X</small>, 15. As the Father -knoweth me, even so know I the -Father: and I lay down my life -for the sheep.</p> - -<h5>(3.) <i>Omnipotence.</i></h5> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rev.</span> <small>I</small>, 8. I am Alpha and -Omega, the beginning and the -ending, saith the Lord, which is, -and which was, and which is to -come, the Almighty.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">John</span> <small>XVI</small>, 15. All things that -the Father hath are mine: therefore -said I, that he shall take of -mine, and shall shew it unto you.</p> - -<h4 class="smcap">5. Divine acts are attributed to him.</h4> - -<h5>(1.) <i>Creation.</i></h5> - -<p><span class="smcap">John</span> <small>I</small>, 3. All things were made -by him; and without him was -not any thing made that was -made.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">John</span> <small>I</small>, 10. He was in the -world, and the world was made -by him, and the world knew him -not.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Eph.</span> <small>III</small>, 9. And to make all -men see what is the fellowship of -the mystery, which from the beginning -of the world hath been -hid in God, who created all things -by Jesus Christ.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Col.</span> <small>I</small>, 16. For by him were all -things created, that are in heaven, -and that are in earth, visible -and invisible, whether they be -thrones, or dominions, or principalities, -or powers: all things -were created by him, and for -him.</p> - -<p>17. And he is before all things, -and by him all things consist.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Heb.</span> <small>I</small>, 2. Hath in these last -days spoken unto us by his Son, -whom he hath appointed heir of -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_55" id="Page_55">{55}</a></span> -all things, by whom also he made -the worlds.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Heb.</span> <small>I</small>, 10. And, Thou, Lord, in -the beginning hast laid the foundation -of the earth; and the -heavens are the works of thine -hands.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Heb.</span> <small>III</small>, 3. For this man was -counted worthy of more glory -than Moses, inasmuch as he who -hath builded the house hath more -honor than the house.</p> - -<p>4. For every house is builded -by some man; but he that built -all things is God.</p> - -<h5>(2.) <i>Preservation.</i></h5> - -<p><span class="smcap">Col.</span> <small>II</small>, 17. Which are a shadow -of things to come; but the body -is of Christ.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Heb.</span> <small>I</small>, 3. Who being the brightness -of his glory, and the express -image of his person, and upholding -all things by the word of his -power, when he had by himself -purged our sins, sat down on the -right hand of the Majesty on high.</p> - -<h5>(3.) <i>The final destruction of the -material<br />universe attributed -to Christ.</i></h5> - -<p><span class="smcap">Heb.</span> <small>I</small>, 10. And, Thou, Lord, in -the beginning hast laid the foundation -of the earth: and the -heavens are the works of thine -hands.</p> - -<p>11. They shall perish, but thou -remainest: and they all shall -wax old as doth a garment:</p> - -<p>12. And as a vesture shalt thou -fold them up, and they shall be -changed: but thou art the same, -and thy years shall not fail.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Thess.</span> <small>I</small>, 7. And to you who -are troubled rest with us, when -the Lord Jesus shall be revealed -from heaven with his mighty -angels,</p> - -<p>8. In flaming fire taking vengeance -on them that know not -God, and that obey not the gospel -of our Lord Jesus Christ:</p> - -<p>9. Who shall be punished with -everlasting destruction from the -presence of the Lord, and from -the glory of his power.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rev.</span> <small>VI</small>, 14. And the heaven -departed as a scroll when it is -rolled together; and every mountain -and island were moved out -of their places.</p> - -<p>15. And the kings of the earth, -and the great men, and the rich -men, and the chief captains, and -the mighty men, and every bond -man, and every free man, hid -themselves in the dens and in the -rocks of the mountains:</p> - -<p>16. And said to the mountains -and rocks, Fall on us, and hide us -from the face of him that sitteth -on the throne, and from the wrath -of the Lamb:</p> - -<p>17. For the great day of his -wrath is come; and who shall be -able to stand?</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Pet.</span> <small>III</small>, 10. But the day of -the Lord will come as a thief in -the night; in the which the heavens -shall pass away with a great -noise, and the elements shall -melt with fervent heat, the earth -also and the works that are -therein.</p> - -<h5>(4.) <i>Christ claimed to perform the -works of his Father,<br />and to -possess original miraculous -power.</i></h5> - -<p><span class="smcap">John</span> <small>V</small>, 17. But Jesus answered -them, My Father worketh hitherto, -and I work.</p> - -<p>18. Therefore the Jews sought -the more to kill him, because he -not only had broken the sabbath, -but said also that God was his -Father, making himself equal -with God.</p> - -<p>19. Then answered Jesus and -said unto them, Verily, verily, I -say unto you, The Son can do -nothing of himself, but what he -seeth the Father do: for what -things soever he doeth, these also -doeth the Son likewise.</p> - -<p>20. For the Father loveth the -Son, and sheweth him all things -that himself doeth: and he will -shew him greater works than -these, that ye may marvel.</p> - -<p>21. For as the Father raiseth up -the dead, and quickeneth them; -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_56" id="Page_56">{56}</a></span> -even so the Son quickeneth whom -he will.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">John</span> <small>X</small>, 37. If I do not the -works of my Father, believe me -not.</p> - -<p>38. But if I do, though ye believe -not me, believe the works: -that ye may know, and believe, -that the Father is in me, and I in -him.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Luke</span> <small>X</small>, 19. Behold, I give unto -you power to tread on serpents -and scorpions, and over all the -power of the enemy: and nothing -shall by any means hurt -you.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Luke</span> <small>IX</small>, 1. Then he called his -twelve disciples together, and -gave them power and authority -over all devils, and to cure diseases.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Mark</span> <small>XVI</small>, 17. And these signs -shall follow them that believe; In -my name shall they cast out devils; -they shall speak with new -tongues.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>III</small>, 16. And his name -through faith in his name hath -made this man strong, whom ye -see and know: yea, the faith -which is by him hath given him -this perfect soundness in the -presence of you all.</p> - -<h5>(5.) <i>He promised to send the Holy -Ghost.</i></h5> - -<p><span class="smcap">John</span> <small>XVI</small>, 7. Nevertheless I tell -you the truth; It is expedient for -you that I go away: for if I go -not away, the Comforter will not -come unto you; but if I depart, I -will send him unto you.</p> - -<p>8. And when he is come, he -will reprove the world of sin, and -of righteousness, and of judgment:</p> - -<p>9. Of sin, because they believe -not on me;</p> - -<p>10. Of righteousness, because I -go to my Father, and ye see me -no more;</p> - -<p>11. Of judgment, because the -prince of this world is judged.</p> - -<p>12. I have yet many things to -say unto you, but ye can not bear -them now.</p> - -<p>13. Howbeit when he, the Spirit -of truth, is come, he will guide -you into all truth: for he shall -not speak of himself; but whatsoever -he shall hear, that shall -he speak: and he will shew you -things to come.</p> - -<p>14. He shall glorify me: for he -shall receive of mine, and shall -shew it unto you.</p> - -<h5>(6.) <i>He gave the Holy Ghost.</i></h5> - -<p><span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>II</small>, 33. Therefore being by -the right hand of God exalted, -and having received of the Father -the promise of the Holy Ghost, -he hath shed forth this, which ye -now see and hear.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Eph.</span> <small>IV</small>, 8. Wherefore he saith, -When he ascended up on high, -he led captivity captive, and gave -gifts unto men.</p> - -<p>9. Now that he ascended, what -is it but that he also descended -first into the lower parts of the -earth?</p> - -<p>10. He that descended is the -same also that ascended up far -above all heavens, that he might -fill all things.</p> - -<p>11. And he gave some, apostles; -and some, prophets; and some, -evangelists; and some, pastors -and teachers;</p> - -<p>12. For the perfecting of the -saints, for the work of the ministry, -for the edifying of the body -of Christ:</p> - -<p>13. Till we all come in the unity -of the faith, and of the knowledge -of the Son of God, unto a -perfect man, unto the measure of -the stature of the fullness of -Christ.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>LXVIII</small>, 18. Thou hast -ascended on high, thou hast led -captivity captive: thou hast received -gifts for men; yea, for the -rebellious also, that the Lord God -might dwell among them.</p> - -<h5>(7.) <i>He forgave sins.</i></h5> - -<p><span class="smcap">Mark</span> <small>II</small>, 5. When Jesus saw -their faith, he said unto the sick -of the palsy, Son, thy sins be forgiven -thee.</p> - -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_57" id="Page_57">{57}</a></span> -6. But there were certain of the -scribes sitting there, and reasoning -in their hearts,</p> - -<p>7. Why doth this man thus -speak blasphemies? who can forgive -sins but God only?</p> - -<p>8. And immediately when Jesus -perceived in his spirit that -they so reasoned within themselves, -he said unto them, Why -reason ye these things in your -hearts?</p> - -<p>9. Whether is it easier to say -to the sick of the palsy, Thy sins -be forgiven thee; or to say, -Arise, and take up thy bed, and -walk?</p> - -<p>10. But that ye may know that -the Son of man hath power on -earth to forgive sins, (he saith to -the sick of the palsy,)</p> - -<p>11. I say unto thee, Arise, and -take up thy bed, and go thy way -into thine house.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Luke</span> <small>VII</small>, 47. Wherefore I say -unto thee, Her sins, which are -many, are forgiven; for she loved -much: but to whom little is forgiven, -the same loveth little.</p> - -<p>48. And he said unto her, Thy -sins are forgiven.</p> - -<p>49. And they that sat at meat -with him began to say within -themselves, Who is this that forgiveth -sins also?</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Col.</span> <small>III</small>, 13. Forbearing one another, -and forgiving one another, -if any man have a quarrel against -any: even as Christ forgave you, -so also do ye.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Matt.</span> <small>IX</small>, 2. And, behold, they -brought to him a man sick of the -palsy, lying on a bed: and Jesus -seeing their faith said unto the -sick of the palsy; Son, be of good -cheer; thy sins be forgiven -thee.</p> - -<p>3. And, behold, certain of the -scribes said within themselves, -This man blasphemeth.</p> - -<p>4. And Jesus knowing their -thoughts said, Wherefore think -ye evil in your hearts?</p> - -<p>5. For whether is easier, to say, -Thy sins be forgiven thee; or to -say, Arise, and walk?</p> - -<p>6. But that ye may know that -the Son of man hath power on -earth to forgive sins, (then saith -he to the sick of the palsy,) Arise, -take up thy bed, and go unto -thine house.</p> - -<h4 class="smcap">6. Divine worship paid to him.</h4> - -<h5>(1.) <i>Before his ascension.</i></h5> - -<p><span class="smcap">Matt.</span> <small>VIII</small>, 2. And, behold, -there came a leper and worshiped -him, saying, Lord, if -thou wilt, thou canst make me -clean.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">John</span> <small>IX</small>, 35. Jesus heard that -they had cast him out; and when -he had found him, he said unto -him, Dost thou believe on the Son -of God?</p> - -<p>36. He answered and said, Who -is he, Lord, that I might believe -on him?</p> - -<p>37. And Jesus said unto him, -Thou hast both seen him, and it -is he that talketh with thee.</p> - -<p>38. And he said, Lord, I believe. -And he worshiped him.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Matt.</span> <small>XIV</small>, 33. Then they that -were in the ship came and worshiped -him, saying, Of a truth, -thou art the Son of God.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Luke</span> <small>V</small>, 8. When Simon Peter -saw it, he fell down at Jesus' -knees, saying, Depart from me; -for I am a sinful man, O Lord.</p> - -<h5>(2.) <i>After his ascension.</i></h5> - -<p><span class="smcap">Luke</span> <small>XXIV</small>, 51. And it came to -pass, while he blessed them, he -was parted from them, and carried -up into heaven.</p> - -<p>52. And they worshiped him, -and returned to Jerusalem with -great joy.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>I</small>, 24. And they prayed, -and said, Thou, Lord, which -knowest the hearts of all men, -shew whether of these two thou -hast chosen.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>VII</small>, 59. And they stoned -Stephen, calling upon God, and -saying, Lord Jesus, receive my -spirit.</p> - -<p>60. And he kneeled down, and -cried with a loud voice, Lord, lay -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_58" id="Page_58">{58}</a></span> -not this sin to their charge. And -when he had said this he fell -asleep.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Cor.</span> <small>XII</small>, 8. For this thing I -besought the Lord thrice, that it -might depart from me.</p> - -<p>9. And he said unto me, My -grace is sufficient for thee: for -my strength is made perfect in -weakness. Most gladly therefore -will I rather glory in my infirmities, -that the power of Christ may -rest upon me.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Thess.</span> <small>II</small>, 16. Now our Lord -Jesus Christ himself, and God, -even our Father, which hath -loved us, and hath given us everlasting -consolation and good hope -through grace,</p> - -<p>17. Comfort your hearts, and -stablish you in every good word -and work.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Tim.</span> <small>IV</small>, 22. The Lord Jesus -Christ be with thy spirit. Grace -be with you. Amen.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Cor.</span> <small>I</small>, 2. Unto the Church of -God which is at Corinth, to them -that are sanctified in Christ Jesus, -called to be saints, with all that -in every place call upon the name -of Jesus Christ our Lord, both -theirs and ours.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Phil.</span> <small>II</small>, 10. That at the name -of Jesus every knee should bow, -of things in heaven, and things -in earth, and things under the -earth;</p> - -<p>11. And that every tongue -should confess that Jesus Christ -is Lord, to the glory of God the -Father.</p> - -<h5>(3.) <i>Adored by angels.</i></h5> - -<p><span class="smcap">Heb.</span> <small>I</small>, 6. And again, when he -bringeth in the first-begotten into -the world, he saith, And let all -the angels of God worship him.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rev.</span> <small>V</small>, 13. And every creature -which is in heaven, and on the -earth, and under the earth, and -such as are in the sea, and all -that are in them, heard I saying, -Blessing, and honor, and glory, -and power, be unto him that sitteth -upon the throne, and unto -the Lamb forever and ever.</p> - -<h5>(4.) <i>Doxologies to Christ.</i></h5> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Pet.</span> <small>III</small>, 18. But grow in grace, -and in the knowledge of our Lord -and Savior Jesus Christ. To -him be glory both now and forever. -Amen.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rev</span>. <small>I</small>, 5. And from Jesus -Christ, who is the faithful witness, -and the first-begotten of the -dead, and the prince of the kings -of the earth. Unto him that loved -us, and washed us from our sins -in his own blood,</p> - -<p>6. And hath made us kings and -priests unto God and his Father; -to him be glory and dominion forever -and ever. Amen.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom</span>. <small>XVI</small>, 20. And the God of -peace shall bruise Satan under -your feet shortly. The grace of -our Lord Jesus Christ be with -you. Amen.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Cor.</span> <small>XIII</small>, 14. The grace of the -Lord Jesus Christ, and the love -of God, and the communion of the -Holy Ghost, be with you all. -Amen.</p> - -<h5>(5.) <i>But to Worship any Being or -Thing but God is Idolatry.</i></h5> - -<p><span class="smcap">Matt.</span> <small>IV</small>, 10. Then saith Jesus -unto him, Get thee hence, Satan: -for it is written, Thou shalt worship -the Lord thy God, and him -only shalt thou serve.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rev</span>. <small>XIX</small>, 10. And I fell at his -feet to worship him. And he said -unto me, See thou do it not: I am -thy fellow-servant, and of thy -brethren that have the testimony -of Jesus: worship God: for the -testimony of Jesus is the spirit -of prophecy.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Ex.</span> <small>XX</small>, 3. Thou shalt have no -other gods before me.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Ex.</span> <small>XXXIV</small>, 14. For thou shalt -worship no other God: for the -Lord, whose name is Jealous, is a -jealous God.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Deut.</span> <small>IV</small>, 15. Take ye therefore -good heed unto yourselves; for ye -saw no manner of similitude on -the day that the Lord spake unto -you in Horeb out of the midst of -the fire;</p> - -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_59" id="Page_59">{59}</a></span> -16. Lest ye corrupt yourselves, -and make you a graven image, -the similitude of any figure, the -likeness of male or female,</p> - -<p>17. The likeness of any beast -that is on the earth, the likeness -of any winged fowl that flieth in -the air,</p> - -<p>18. The likeness of any thing -that creepeth on the ground, the -likeness of any fish that is in the -waters beneath the earth:</p> - -<p>19. And lest thou lift up thine -eyes unto heaven, and when thou -seest the sun, and the moon, and -the stars, even all the host of -heaven, shouldest be driven to -worship them, and serve them, -which the Lord thy God hath -divided unto all nations under -the whole heaven.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Ex.</span> <small>XXII</small>, 20. He that sacrificeth -unto any god, save unto the -Lord only, he shall be utterly -destroyed.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Deut.</span> <small>VIII</small>, 19. And it shall be, -if thou do at all forget the Lord -thy God, and walk after other -gods, and serve them, and worship -them, I testify against you -this day that ye shall surely -perish.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Ex.</span> <small>XXIII</small>, 13. And in all things -that I have said unto you be circumspect: -and make no mention -of the name of other gods, neither -let it be heard out of thy -mouth.</p> - -<hr /> - -<h3>CHAPTER V.<br /> -<small>THE PERSON OF CHRIST.</small></h3> - -<h4 class="smcap">1. His Humanity.</h4> - -<p><span class="smcap">Isaiah</span> <small>IX</small>, 6. For unto us a child -is born, unto us a son is given: -and the government shall be upon -his shoulder: and his name shall -be called Wonderful, Counselor, -The mighty God, The everlasting -Father, The Prince of peace.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Matt.</span> <small>IV</small>, 2. And when he -had fasted forty days and forty -nights, he was afterward an hungered.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Matt.</span> <small>XXI</small>, 18. Now in the -morning as he returned into the -city, he hungered.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Matt.</span> <small>XXVI</small>, 38. Then saith he -unto them, My soul is exceeding -sorrowful, even unto death: tarry -ye here, and watch with me.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Luke</span> <small>II</small>, 52. And Jesus increased -in wisdom and stature, -and in favor with God and man.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Luke</span> <small>XXIV</small>, 39. Behold my -hands and my feet, that it is I -myself: handle me, and see; for -a spirit hath not flesh and bones, -as ye see me have.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">John</span> <small>II</small>, 35. Jesus wept.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Mark</span> <small>XIV</small>, 34. And saith unto -them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful -unto death: tarry ye here, -and watch.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Luke</span> <small>XXIII</small>, 46. And when Jesus -had cried with a loud voice, he -said, Father, into thy hands I -commend my spirit: and having -said thus, he gave up the ghost.</p> - -<h4 class="smcap">2. The Union of the Two Natures in One Hypostasis.</h4> - -<p><span class="smcap">Heb.</span> <small>II</small>, 14. Forasmuch then as -the children are partakers of -flesh and blood, he also himself -likewise took part of the same; -that through death he might destroy -him that had the power of -death, that is, the devil.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Col.</span> <small>I</small>, 14. In whom we have -redemption through his blood, -even the forgiveness of sins:</p> - -<p>15. Who is the image of the -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_60" id="Page_60">{60}</a></span> -invisible God, the first-born of -every creature:</p> - -<p>16. For by him were all things -created, that are in heaven, and -that are in earth, visible and invisible, -whether they be thrones, -or dominions, or principalities, -or powers: all things were created -by him, and for him:</p> - -<p>17. And he is before all things, -and by him all things consist.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">John</span> <small>I</small>, 14. And the Word was -made flesh, and dwelt among us, -(and we beheld his glory, the -glory as of the only begotten of -the Father,) full of grace and -truth.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Tim.</span> <small>III</small>, 16. And without controversy -great is the mystery of -godliness: God was manifest in -the flesh, justified in the Spirit, -seen of angels, preached unto the -Gentiles, believed on in the world, -received up into glory.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Col.</span> <small>II</small>, 9. For in him dwelleth -all the fullness of the Godhead -bodily.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>XX</small>, 28. Take heed therefore -unto yourselves, and to all -the flock, over the which the Holy -Ghost hath made you overseers, -to feed the church of God, which -he hath purchased with his own -blood.</p> - -<hr /> - -<h3>CHAPTER VI.<br /> -<small>THE HOLY GHOST.</small></h3> - -<h4 class="smcap">1. Proceeds from the Father and the Son.</h4> - -<p><span class="smcap">Matt.</span> <small>X</small>, 20. For it is not ye -that speak, but the Spirit of your -Father which speaketh in you.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Cor.</span> <small>II</small>, 11. For what man -knoweth the things of a man, -save the spirit of man which is -in him? even so the things of -God knoweth no man, but the -Spirit of God.</p> - -<p>12. Now we have received, not -the spirit of the world, but the -spirit which is of God; that we -might know the things that are -freely given to us of God.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Gal.</span> <small>IV</small>, 6. And because ye are -sons, God hath sent forth the -Spirit of his Son into your hearts, -crying, Abba, Father.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>VIII</small>, 9. But ye are not in -the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so -be that the Spirit of God dwell in -you. Now if any man have not -the Spirit of Christ, he is none -of his.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Peter</span> <small>I</small>, 11. Searching what, -or what manner of time the Spirit -of Christ which was in them did -signify, when it testified beforehand -the sufferings of Christ, and -the glory that should follow.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Phil.</span> <small>I</small>, 19. For I know that this -shall turn to my salvation through -your prayer, and the supply of the -Spirit of Jesus Christ.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">John</span> <small>XIV</small>, 26. But the Comforter, -which is the Holy Ghost, whom -the Father will send in my name, -he shall teach you all things, and -bring all things to your remembrance, -whatsoever I have said -unto you.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">John</span> <small>XV</small>, 26. But when the -Comforter is come, whom I will -send unto you from the Father, -even the Spirit of truth, which -proceedeth from the Father, he -shall testify of me.</p> - -<h4 class="smcap">2. His Personality.</h4> - -<p><span class="smcap">Gen.</span> <small>I</small>, 2. And the earth was -without form, and void; and -darkness was upon the face of -the deep. And the Spirit of God -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_61" id="Page_61">{61}</a></span> -moved upon the face of the waters.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>XXXIII</small>, 6. By the word -of the Lord were the heavens -made; and all the host of them -by the breath of his mouth.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Job</span> <small>XXXIII</small>, 4. The Spirit of God -hath made me, and the breath of -the Almighty hath given me life.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Peter</span> <small>I</small>, 21. For the prophecy -came not in old time by the will -of man: but holy men of God -spake as they were moved by the -Holy Ghost.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>CIV</small>, 27. These wait all -upon thee; that thou mayest give -them their meat in due season.</p> - -<p>28. That thou givest them they -gather: thou openest thine hand, -they are filled with good.</p> - -<p>29. Thou hidest thy face, they -are troubled: thou takest away -their breath, they die, and return -to their dust.</p> - -<p>30. Thou sendest forth thy -spirit, they are created: and -thou renewest the face of the -earth.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Cor.</span> <small>III</small>, 16. Know ye not that -ye are the temple of God, and that -the Spirit of God dwelleth in you?</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Cor.</span> <small>VI</small>, 19. What! know ye -not that your body is the temple -of the Holy Ghost which is in -you, which ye have of God, and -ye are not your own?</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rev.</span> <small>I</small>, 4. John to the seven -churches which are in Asia: -Grace be unto you, and peace, -from him which is, and which -was, and which is to come; and -from the seven Spirits which are -before his throne;</p> - -<p>5. And from Jesus Christ, who -is the faithful witness, and the -first-begotten of the dead, and -the prince of the kings of the -earth. Unto him that loved us, -and washed us from our sins in -his own blood.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Matt.</span> <small>XXVIII</small>, 19. Go ye therefore, -and teach all nations, baptizing -them in the name of the -Father, and of the Son, and of -the Holy Ghost.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rev.</span> <small>XXII</small>, 17. And the Spirit -and the bride say, Come. And -let him that heareth say, Come. -And let him that is athirst come. -And whosoever will, let him take -the water of life freely.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">John</span> <small>XVI</small>, 13. Howbeit when -he, the Spirit of truth, is come, -he will guide you into all truth: -for he shall not speak of himself; -but whatsoever he shall hear, that -shall he speak: and he will shew -you things to come.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>VIII</small>, 29. Then the Spirit -said unto Philip, Go near, and -join thyself to this chariot.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Gen.</span> <small>VI</small>, 3. And the Lord said, -My spirit shall not always strive -with man, for that he also is flesh: -yet his days shall be an hundred -and twenty years.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Isaiah</span> <small>XLVIII</small>, 16. Come ye near -unto me, hear ye this; I have not -spoken in secret from the beginning; -from the time that it was, -there am I: and now the Lord -God, and his Spirit, hath sent me.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Isaiah</span> <small>LXIII</small>, 10. But they -rebelled, and vexed his Holy -Spirit: therefore he was turned -to be their enemy, and he fought -against them.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Isaiah</span> <small>XXXIV</small>, 16. Seek ye out -of the book of the Lord, and -read: no one of these shall fail, -none shall want her mate: for -my mouth it hath commanded, -and his spirit it hath gathered -them.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Hag.</span> <small>II</small>, 4. Yet now be strong, -O Zerubbabel, saith the Lord; -and be strong, O Joshua, son of -Josedech, the high priest; and -be strong, all ye people of the -land, saith the Lord, and work: -for I am with you, saith the Lord -of hosts:</p> - -<p>5. According to the word that -I covenanted with you when ye -came out of Egypt, so my spirit -remaineth among you: fear ye -not.</p> - -<p>6. For thus saith the Lord of -hosts; Yet once, it is a little -while, and I will shake the heavens, -and the earth, and the sea, -and the dry land;</p> - -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_62" id="Page_62">{62}</a></span> -7. And I will shake all nations, -and the desire of all nations shall -come: and I will fill this house -with glory, saith the Lord of -hosts.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Isaiah</span> <small>VI</small>, 8. Also I heard the -voice of the Lord, saying, Whom -shall I send, and who will go for -us? Then said I, Here am I; -send me.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Thess.</span> <small>II</small>, 13. But now, in -Christ Jesus, ye who sometime -were far off are made nigh by -the blood of Christ.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>V</small>, 3. But Peter said, Ananias, -why hath Satan filled thine -heart to lie to the Holy Ghost, -and to keep back part of the -price of the land?</p> - -<p>4. While it remained, was it -not thine own? and after it was -sold, was it not in thine own -power? why hast thou conceived -this thing in thine heart? thou -hast not lied unto men, but unto -God.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>X</small>, 38. How God anointed -Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy -Ghost and with power: who went -about doing good, and healing all -that were oppressed of the devil; -for God was with him.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>XXVIII</small>, 25. And when -they agreed not among themselves, -they departed, after that -Paul had spoken one word, Well -spake the Holy Ghost by Esaias -the prophet unto our fathers.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>XV</small>, 13. Now the God of -hope fill you with all joy and -peace in believing, that ye may -abound in hope, through the -power of the Holy Ghost.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Cor.</span> <small>II</small>, 4. And my speech -and my preaching was not with -enticing words of man's wisdom, -but in demonstration of the Spirit -and of power.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>XV</small>, 28. For it seemed good -to the Holy Ghost, and to us, to -lay upon you no greater burden -than these necessary things.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Eph.</span> <small>IV</small>, 30. And grieve not the -Holy Spirit of God, whereby ye -are sealed unto the day of redemption.</p> - -<h4 class="smcap">3. His Deity.</h4> - -<h5>(1.) <i>The subject of blasphemy.</i></h5> - -<p><span class="smcap">Matt.</span> <small>XII</small>, 31. Wherefore I say -unto you, All manner of sin and -blasphemy shall be forgiven unto -men: but the blasphemy against -the Holy Ghost shall not be forgiven -unto men.</p> - -<h5>(2.) <i>Divine titles ascribed to him.</i></h5> - -<p><span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>V</small>, 3. But Peter said, Ananias, -why hath Satan filled thine -heart to lie to the Holy Ghost, and -to keep back part of the price of -the land?</p> - -<p>4. While it remained, was it -not thine own? and after it was -sold, was it not in thine own -power? why hast thou conceived -this thing in thine heart? thou -hast not lied unto men, but unto -God.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Cor.</span> <small>III</small>, 17. Now the Lord is -that Spirit: and where the Spirit -of the Lord is, there is liberty.</p> - -<h5>(3.) <i>Possessed of Divine attributes.</i></h5> - -<h6><i>a. Eternity.</i></h6> - -<p><span class="smcap">Heb.</span> <small>IX</small>, 14. How much more -shall the blood of Christ, who -through the eternal Spirit offered -himself without spot to God, -purge your conscience from dead -works to serve the living God?</p> - -<h6><i>b. Omnipresence.</i></h6> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Cor.</span> <small>VI</small>, 19. What! know ye -not that your body is the temple -of the Holy Ghost which is in -you, which ye have of God, and -ye are not your own?</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>VIII</small>, 14. For as many as -are led by the Spirit of God, they -are the sons of God.</p> - -<h6><i>c. Omniscience.</i></h6> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Cor.</span> <small>II</small>, 10. But God hath revealed -them unto us by his Spirit: -for the Spirit searcheth all things, -yea, the deep things of God.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">John</span> <small>XVI</small>, 13. Howbeit when -he, the Spirit of truth, is come, -he will guide you into all truth: -for he shall not speak of himself; -but whatsoever he shall hear, -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_63" id="Page_63">{63}</a></span> -that shall he speak: and he will -shew you things to come.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Pet.</span> <small>I</small>, 21. For the prophecy -came not in old time by the will -of man: but holy men of God -spake as they were moved by the -Holy Ghost.</p> - -<h6><i>d. Holiness.</i></h6> - -<p>He is styled the Holy Ghost.</p> - -<h6><i>e. Goodness.</i></h6> - -<p><span class="smcap">Neh.</span> <small>IX</small>, 20. Thou gavest also -thy good Spirit to instruct them, -and withheldest not thy manna -from their mouth, and gavest -them water for their thirst.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>CXLIII</small>, 10. Teach me to -do thy will; for thou art my God: -thy Spirit is good; lead me into -the land of uprightness.</p> - -<h6><i>f. Grace.</i></h6> - -<p><span class="smcap">Heb.</span> <small>X</small>, 29. Of how much sorer -punishment, suppose ye, shall he -be thought worthy, who hath -trodden under foot the Son of -God, and hath counted the blood -of the covenant, wherewith he -was sanctified, an unholy thing, -and hath done despite unto the -Spirit of grace?</p> - -<h6><i>g. Truth.</i></h6> - -<p><span class="smcap">John</span> <small>XIV</small>, 17. Even the Spirit -of truth; whom the world can -not receive, because it seeth him -not, neither knoweth him: but -ye know him; for he dwelleth -with you, and shall be in you.</p> - -<h4 class="smcap">4. He is the Source of Inspiration.</h4> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Pet.</span> <small>I</small>, 21. For the prophecy -came not in old time by the will -of man: but holy men of God -spake as they were moved by the -Holy Ghost.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">John</span> <small>XVI</small>, 13. Howbeit when -he, the Spirit of truth, is come, -he will guide you into all truth: -for he shall not speak of himself; -but whatsoever he shall hear, -that shall he speak: and he will -shew you things to come.</p> - -<h4 class="smcap">5. He is the Source of Life.</h4> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Cor.</span> <small>III</small>, 6. Who also hath -made us able ministers of the New -Testament; not of the letter, but -of the spirit: for the letter killeth, -but the spirit giveth life.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">John</span> <small>VI</small>, 63. It is the spirit that -quickeneth; the flesh profiteth -nothing: the words that I speak -unto you, they are spirit, and -they are life.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>VIII</small>, 11. But if the Spirit of -him that raised up Jesus from the -dead dwell in you, he that raised -up Christ from the dead shall also -quicken your mortal bodies by his -Spirit that dwelleth in you.</p> - -<h4 class="smcap">6. He is the Author of the -New Creation—Regeneration.</h4> - -<p><span class="smcap">John</span> <small>III</small>, 8. The wind bloweth -where it listeth, and thou hearest -the sound thereof, but canst -not tell whence it cometh, and -whither it goeth: so is every one -that is born of the Spirit.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Titus</span> <small>III</small>, 5. Not by works of -righteousness which we have -done, but according to his mercy -he saved us, by the washing of -regeneration, and renewing of the -Holy Ghost.</p> - -<h4 class="smcap">7. He is the Source of Religious Comfort.</h4> - -<p><span class="smcap">John</span> <small>XIV</small>, 16. And I will pray -the Father, and he shall give you -another Comforter, that he may -abide with you forever.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>IX</small>, 31. Then had the -churches rest throughout all Judea -and Galilee and Samaria, and -were edified; and walking in the -fear of the Lord, and in the comfort -of the Holy Ghost, were multiplied.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Prov.</span> <small>I</small>, 23. Turn you at my -reproof: behold, I will pour out -my Spirit unto you, I will make -known my words unto you.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Isaiah</span> <small>XLIV</small>, 3. For I will pour -water upon him that is thirsty, -and floods upon the dry ground: -I will pour my spirit upon thy -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_64" id="Page_64">{64}</a></span> -seed, and my blessing upon thine -offspring.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Ezek.</span> <small>XI</small>, 19. And I will give -them one heart, and I will put a -new spirit within you; and I will -take the stony heart out of their -flesh, and will give them a heart -of flesh.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Zech.</span> <small>XII</small>, 10. And I will pour -upon the house of David, and -upon the inhabitants of Jerusalem, -the spirit of grace and of -supplications: and they shall look -upon me whom they have pierced, -and they shall mourn for him, as -one mourneth for his only son, -and shall be in bitterness for him, -as one that is in bitterness for his -firstborn.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">John</span> <small>VI</small>, 63. It is the Spirit that -quickeneth; the flesh profiteth -nothing: the words that I speak -unto you, they are spirit, and -they are life.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>V</small>, 32. And we are his witnesses -of these things; and so is -also the Holy Ghost, whom God -hath given to them that obey him.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>V</small>, 5. And hope maketh -not ashamed; because the love of -God is shed abroad in our hearts -by the Holy Ghost which is given -unto us.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>VIII</small>, 1. There is therefore -now no condemnation to them -which are in Christ Jesus, who -walk not after the flesh, but after -the Spirit.</p> - -<p>2. For the law of the Spirit of -life in Christ Jesus hath made me -free from the law of sin and -death.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>VIII</small>, 5. For they that are -after the flesh do mind the things -of the flesh; but they that are -after the Spirit, the things of the -Spirit.</p> - -<p>6. For to be carnally minded -is death; but to be spiritually -minded is life and peace.</p> - -<p>7. Because the carnal mind is -enmity against God: for it is not -subject to the law of God, neither -indeed can be.</p> - -<p>8. So then they that are in the -flesh can not please God.</p> - -<p>9. But ye are not in the flesh, -but in the Spirit, if so be that the -Spirit of God dwell in you. Now -if any man have not the Spirit of -Christ, he is none of his.</p> - -<p>10. And if Christ be in you, the -body is dead because of sin; but -the Spirit is life because of righteousness.</p> - -<p>11. But if the Spirit of him -that raised up Jesus from the -dead dwell in you, he that raised -up Christ from the dead shall also -quicken your mortal bodies by -his Spirit that dwelleth in you.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Cor.</span> <small>VI</small>, 11. And such were -some of you: but ye are washed, -but ye are sanctified, but ye are -justified in the name of the Lord -Jesus, and by the Spirit of our -God.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Cor.</span> <small>III</small>, 19. For the wisdom -of this world is foolishness with -God: for it is written, He taketh -the wise in their own craftiness.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Gal.</span> <small>IV</small>, 6. And because ye are -sons, God hath sent forth the -Spirit of his Son into your hearts, -crying, Abba, Father.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 John</span> <small>III</small>, 24. And he that keepeth -his commandments dwelleth -in him, and he in him. And -hereby we know that he abideth -in us, by the Spirit which he hath -given us.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Eph.</span> <small>II</small>, 22. In whom ye also -are builded together for a habitation -of God through the Spirit.</p> - -<hr /> - -<div class="pagenum"><a name="Page_67" id="Page_67">{67}</a></div> - -<h2>BOOK II.<br /> -<small>DOCTRINES RELATING TO MAN.</small></h2> - -<p><span class="smcap">"And</span> God said, Let us make man in our own image, -after our likeness; and let them have dominion over -the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and -over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every -thing that creepeth upon the earth. So God created -man in his own image, in the image of God created he -him; male and female created he them." (Gen. i, 26, -27.) Man was created in the image of God, and -invested with dominion and authority. St. Paul, in Col. -iii, 10, says: "Put on the new man, which is renewed -in knowledge after the image of him that created -him," and in Eph. iv, 24, "Put on the new man, which -after God is created in righteousness and true holiness." -From these passages it is evident that the image -of God consists in "knowledge," in "righteousness," and -in "true holiness." The likeness of God in which man -was created was that of the moral perfections of his -Maker. That this moral image of God in man implies -and rests upon the natural image of God, must be -apparent; for unless he had been endowed with <i>knowledge</i>, -<i>spirituality</i>, and <i>will</i>, he would have been wholly -incapable of moral qualities. In the Book of Wisdom, -which conveys the ideas of the ancient Jews, we find -this language: "For God created man to be immortal, -and made him to be an image of his own eternity." As -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_68" id="Page_68">{68}</a></span> -a moral being, man was created under law; the language -of which was: "Of every tree of the garden -mayest thou freely eat, but of the tree of the knowledge -of good and evil, thou shalt not eat of it; for in the -day thou eatest thereof thou shalt surely die." Gen. ii, -16, 17. The history informs us that the woman, tempted -through the agency of the serpent, which was "more -subtile than any beast of the field," took of the fruit, -gave it to her husband, who also ate; that for this act -of disobedience they were expelled from the garden, -made subject to death, and laid under other maledictions. -"By Adam's transgressions," says Paul, Rom. v, -"many were made sinners." Through him death -passed upon all men. As the federal head of the race, -he was the fountain of sin and death to his posterity.</p> - -<p>The prohibition under which our first parents were -placed has been the subject of much ridicule, and the -occasion of many a "fool-born jest;" and the whole -transaction has been declared to be unworthy of the -parties concerned. Where would the test be placed if -not in the government of man's own appetites? Social -and political relations he had none. We do not suppose -that the prohibition under which our first parents were -placed was the only rule of their conduct. This precept -was made prominent by special injunction, and the -result showed that it was a sufficient test. The law was -simple and explicit. It was not difficult of observation, -and it accorded with the circumstances of those on -whom it was enjoined.</p> - -<p>The immediate visible agent in the seduction of -man to sin was the serpent; but the testimony of Scripture -is in proof that the real tempter was that subtile -and powerful evil spirit whose general appellations are -the devil and Satan; the former signifying traducer -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_69" id="Page_69">{69}</a></span> -and false accuser, and the latter, an adversary. That the -devil was the real tempter is the uniform teaching of -the Scriptures, and that an order of fallen spirits, -under the guidance of an arch-leader, are permitted to -have influence on earth, to war against the virtue and -peace of man, though under constant control and government, -and that this entered into the circumstances -of the trial of our first parents, and that it enters into -ours.</p> - -<p>It is not our purpose in this connection to discuss -either the theory of temptation, or the extent of Satanic -influence, but to present man's relation to the Divine -government as revealed in the Scriptures. In consequence -of the apostasy of Adam, all men have sinned. -After Adam had lost the image of God he begat a son -in his own likeness. The image of God, in which Adam -was created, we have shown to have been <i>divine knowledge</i>, -<i>righteousness</i>, and <i>true holiness</i>. The likeness of -Adam is, by unquestionable analogy, the <i>moral character -which he possessed after his apostasy</i>. In this likeness -Seth is said to have been begotten. That Cain was -<i>depraved</i> will not be denied. The same thing is indirectly, -but conclusively, taught concerning Abel; for he -is declared to have lived and died in faith; and that -faith had reference to a future promised Redeemer. -Christ, as a Redeemer, could not have been an object of -faith to Abel had he not been a sinner; or, in other -words, had he not borne the likeness of apostate Adam. -If this was the nature of the immediate children of -Adam, it can not be denied that it is equally the nature -of his remotest progeny, or that they do not all bear the -likeness of their common parent. St. Paul argues this -doctrine at length in his Epistle to the Romans, and his -conclusions are that all are under sin—that judgment -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_70" id="Page_70">{70}</a></span> -has come upon all men to condemnation. St. Paul -teaches the same doctrine by asserting the impossibility -of being justified by the works of the law. If one sinless -man existed in this world, he could not fail to be -justified by the works of the law; for the law itself -says: "<i>He that doeth these things</i>"—that is, the things -required in the law—"<i>shall live by them</i>." As, therefore, -no flesh—no child of Adam—shall be justified by the -works of the law, it follows conclusively that every one -is sinful. The necessity of the new birth, as taught by -our Savior to Nicodemus, is founded on this doctrine: -"Except a man be born again he can not see the kingdom -of God." The only use or effect of the new birth -is, that in it holiness is implanted in the mind. But if -any man were sinless he could not need regeneration, -nor be regenerated. He would already possess that -holiness which is communicated in regeneration, and, -of course, would see the kingdom of God as certainly -and easily, at least, as sinners who had been born again. -In 2 Cor. v, 14, Paul says: "We thus judge, that if -one died for all then were all dead;" that is, in sins. -What the Scriptures thus clearly assert is fully borne -out by observation and experience. Men, every-where, -are sinful. It is not an incident of climate, or education, -or surroundings; it is as universal as humanity.</p> - -<p>Human laws are made to repress and restrain sin. -They exist in every country, and are enforced upon -men by an iron necessity. The penalties by which -they attempt to restrain and punish sin are various -and dreadful. And although the most efficacious that -human experience and ingenuity can devise, yet they -always fall short of their purpose. The propensity to -evil in the human heart has defied all their force and terror, -and boldly ventured on the forbidden perpetration -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_71" id="Page_71">{71}</a></span> -in the face of all their threatenings. No ingenuity -on the one hand, and no suffering on the other, has, in -any country, or in any age, been sufficient to overcome -this propensity. The conclusion is therefore irresistible, -that human nature is universally sinful, and in -the language of the creed, that "man is very far gone -from original righteousness, and of his own nature -inclined to evil."</p> - -<hr /> - -<h3>CHAPTER I.<br /> -<small>MAN'S PRIMEVAL STATE.</small></h3> - -<h4 class="smcap">1. Made Under Law.</h4> - -<p><span class="smcap">Gen.</span> <small>II</small>, 16. And the Lord God -commanded the man, saying, Of -every tree of the garden thou -mayest freely eat:</p> - -<p>17. But of the tree of the knowledge -of good and evil, thou shalt -not eat of it: for in the day that -thou eatest thereof thou shalt -surely die.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Deut.</span> <small>VI</small>, 5. And thou shalt -love the Lord thy God with all -thine heart, and with all thy soul, -and with all thy might.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Deut.</span> <small>X</small>, 12. And now, Israel, -what doth the Lord thy God require -of thee, but to fear the Lord -thy God, to walk in all his ways, -and to love him, and to serve the -Lord thy God with all thy heart -and with all thy soul.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Mark</span> <small>XII</small>, 30. And thou shalt -love the Lord thy God with all -thy heart, and with all thy soul, -and with all thy mind, and with -all thy strength: this is the first -commandment.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>VII</small>, 12. Wherefore the -law is holy, and the commandment -holy, and just, and -good.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>VI</small>, 23. For the wages of -sin is death; but the gift of God is -eternal life through Jesus Christ -our Lord.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Ezek.</span> <small>XVIII</small>, 4. Behold, all souls -are mine; as the soul of the father, -so also the soul of the son is mine: -the soul that sinneth, it shall die.</p> - -<h4 class="smcap">2. Created in the Image of God.</h4> - -<h5>(1.) <i>Dominion.</i></h5> - -<p><span class="smcap">Gen.</span> <small>I</small>, 26. And God said, Let -us make man in our image, after -our likeness: and let them have -dominion over the fish of the sea, -and over the fowl of the air, and -over the cattle, and over all the -earth, and over every creeping -thing that creepeth upon the -earth.</p> - -<p>27. So God created man in his -own image, in the image of God -created he him; male and female -created he them.</p> - -<p>28. And God blessed them, and -God said unto them, Be fruitful, -and multiply, and replenish the -earth, and subdue it: and have -dominion over the fish of the sea, -and over the fowl of the air, and -over every living thing that moveth -upon the earth.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>VIII</small>, 6. Thou madest him -to have dominion over the works -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_72" id="Page_72">{72}</a></span> -of thy hands; thou hast put all -things under his feet:</p> - -<p>7. All sheep and oxen, yea, and -the beasts of the field;</p> - -<p>8. The fowl of the air, and the -fish of the sea, and whatsoever -passeth through the paths of the -seas.</p> - -<h5>(2.) <i>Spirituality.</i></h5> - -<p><span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>VII</small>, 59. And they stoned -Stephen, calling upon God, and -saying, Lord Jesus, receive my -spirit.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Num.</span> <small>XVI</small>, 22. And they fell -upon their faces, and said, O God, -the God of the spirits of all flesh, -shall one man sin, and wilt thou -be wroth with all the congregation?</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Num.</span> <small>XXVII</small>, 16. Let the Lord, -the God of the spirits of all flesh, -set a man over the congregation.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">James</span> <small>II</small>, 26. For as the body -without the spirit is dead, so faith -without works is dead also.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Heb.</span> <small>XII</small>, 9. Furthermore, we -have had fathers of our flesh -which corrected us, and we gave -them reverence: shall we not -much rather be in subjection -unto the Father of spirits, and -live?</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>XVII</small>, 28. For in him we -live, and move, and have our being; -as certain also of your own -poets have said, For we are also -his offspring.</p> - -<p>29. Forasmuch then as we are -the offspring of God, we ought -not to think that the Godhead is -like unto gold, or silver, or stone, -graven by art and man's device.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Job</span> <small>XXXII</small>, 8. But there is a -spirit in man: and the inspiration -of the Almighty giveth them -understanding.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Eccl.</span> <small>III</small>, 21. Who knoweth the -spirit of man that goeth upward, -and the spirit of the beast that -goeth downward to the earth?</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Job</span> <small>XXXIV</small>, 14. If he set his -heart upon man, if he gather -unto himself his spirit and his -breath.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Isaiah</span> <small>LVII</small>, 16. For I will not -contend forever, neither will I -be always wroth: for the spirit -should fail before me, and the -souls which I have made.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Zech.</span> <small>XII</small>, 1. The burden of the -word of the Lord for Israel, saith -the Lord, which stretcheth forth -the heavens, and layeth the foundation -of the earth, and formeth -the spirit of man within him.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Cor.</span> <small>V</small>, 6. Therefore we are -always confident, knowing that, -whilst we are at home in the -body, we are absent from the -Lord.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Job</span> <small>XXXIII</small>, 4. The Spirit of -God hath made me, and the -breath of the Almighty hath -given me life.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Jer.</span> <small>XXXVIII</small>, 16. So Zedekiah -the king sware secretly unto Jeremiah, -saying, As the Lord liveth, -that made us this soul, I will -not put thee to death, neither -will I give thee into the hand of -these men that seek thy life.</p> - -<h5>(3.) <i>Immortality.</i></h5> - -<p><span class="smcap">Gen.</span> <small>II</small>, 7. And the Lord God -formed man of the dust of the -ground, and breathed into his -nostrils the breath of life; and -man became a living soul.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Eccl.</span> <small>III</small>, 21. Who knoweth the -spirit of man that goeth upward, -and the spirit of the beast that -goeth downward to the earth?</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Eccl.</span> <small>XII</small>, 7. Then shall the -dust return to the earth as it -was: and the spirit shall return -unto God who gave it.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Matt.</span> <small>X</small>, 28. And fear not -them which kill the body, but -are not able to kill the soul: but -rather fear him which is able to -destroy both soul and body in -hell.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Luke</span> <small>XX</small>, 37. Now that the -dead are raised, even Moses -shewed at the bush, when he -calleth the Lord the God of -Abraham, and the God of Isaac, -and the God of Jacob.</p> - -<p>38. For he is not a God of the -dead, but of the living: for all -live unto him.</p> - -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_73" id="Page_73">{73}</a></span> -<span class="smcap">2 Cor.</span> <small>V</small>, 2. For in this we -groan, earnestly desiring to be -clothed upon with our house -which is from heaven:</p> - -<p>3. If so be that being clothed -we shall not be found naked.</p> - -<p>4. For we that are in this tabernacle -do groan, being burdened: -not for that we would be -unclothed, but clothed upon, that -mortality might be swallowed up -of life.</p> - -<p>5. Now he that hath wrought -us for the self-same thing is God, -who also hath given unto us the -earnest of the Spirit.</p> - -<p>6. Therefore we are always confident, -knowing that, whilst we -are at home in the body, we are -absent from the Lord.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Cor.</span> <small>XII</small>, 2. I knew a man in -Christ above fourteen years ago, -whether in the body I can not -tell, or whether out of the body I -can not tell; God knoweth: such -a one caught up to the third -heaven.</p> - -<p>3. And I knew such a man, -whether in the body, or out of -the body, I can not tell; God -knoweth:</p> - -<p>4. How that he was caught up -into paradise, and heard unspeakable -words, which it is not lawful -for a man to utter.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rev.</span> <small>VI</small>, 9. And when those -beasts give glory and honor and -thanks to him that sat on the -throne, who liveth forever and -ever,</p> - -<p>10. The four and twenty elders -fall down before him that sat on -the throne, and worship him that -liveth forever and ever, and cast -their crowns before the throne.</p> - -<h5>(4.) <i>Intellectual Powers—Knowledge.</i></h5> - -<p><span class="smcap">Job</span> <small>XXXII</small>, 8. But there is a -spirit in man: and the inspiration -of the Almighty giveth them -understanding.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Gen.</span> <small>II</small>, 19. And out of the -ground the Lord God formed every -beast of the field, and every -fowl of the air; and brought them -unto Adam to see what he would -call them: and whatsoever Adam -called every living creature, that -was the name thereof.</p> - -<p>20. And Adam gave names to -all cattle, and to the fowl of the -air, and to every beast of the -field; but for Adam there was -not found a helpmeet for him.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>I</small>, 19. Because that which -may be known of God is manifest -in them; for God hath shewed it -unto them.</p> - -<p>20. For the invisible things of -him from the creation of the -world are clearly seen, being understood -by the things that are -made, even his eternal power and -Godhead; so that they are without -excuse:</p> - -<p>21. Because that, when they -knew God, they glorified him not -as God, neither were thankful; -but became vain in their imaginations, -and their foolish heart -was darkened.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>XCIV</small>, 10. He that chastiseth -the heathen, shall not he -correct? he that teacheth man -knowledge, shall not he know?</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Col.</span> <small>III</small>, 10. And have put on -the new man, which is renewed -in knowledge after the image of -him that created him.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Dan.</span> <small>IV</small>, 36. At the same time -my reason returned unto me; -and for the glory of my kingdom, -mine honor and brightness -returned unto me; and my counselors -and my lords sought unto -me; and I was established in my -kingdom, and excellent majesty -was added unto me.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Eccl.</span> <small>VII</small>, 25. I applied mine -heart to know, and to search, and -to seek out wisdom, and the reason -of things, and to know the -wickedness of folly, even of foolishness -and madness.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Isaiah</span> <small>I</small>, 18. Come now, and -let us reason together, saith the -Lord: though your sins be as -scarlet, they shall be as white as -snow; though they be red like -crimson, they shall be as wool.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Ex.</span> <small>XXXV</small>, 31. And he hath -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_74" id="Page_74">{74}</a></span> -filled him with the spirit of God, -in wisdom, in understanding, and -in knowledge, and in all manner -of workmanship.</p> - -<h5>(5.) <i>Moral image of God—holiness.</i></h5> - -<p><span class="smcap">Gen.</span> <small>I</small>, 27. So God created man -in his own image, in the image -of God created he him; male and -female created he them.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Eccl.</span> <small>VII</small>, 29. Lo, this only -have I found, that God hath made -man upright; but they have -sought out many inventions.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Gen.</span> <small>IX</small>, 6. Whoso sheddeth -man's blood, by man shall his -blood be shed: for in the image -of God made he man.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>VII</small>, 22. For I delight in -the law of God after the inward -man.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Cor.</span> <small>XV</small>, 45. And so it is written, -The first man Adam was -made a living soul; the last Adam -was made a quickening spirit.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Eph.</span> <small>IV</small>, 24. And that ye put on -the new man, which after God is -created in righteousness and true -holiness.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Col.</span> <small>III</small>, 10. And have put on -the new man, which is renewed -in knowledge after the image -of him that created him.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Luke</span> <small>III</small>, 38. Which was the -son of Enos, which was the son -of Seth, which was the son of -Adam, which was the son of -God.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">James</span> <small>III</small>, 9. Therewith bless -we God, even the Father; and -therewith curse we men, which -are made after the similitude of -God.</p> - -<hr /> - -<h3>CHAPTER II.<br /> -<small>THE FALL OF MAN.</small></h3> - -<h4 class="smcap">1. The Temptation.</h4> - -<p class="center small"><i>The serpent the instrument—the -devil the real tempter.</i></p> - -<p><span class="smcap">James</span> <small>I</small>, 13. Let no man say -when he is tempted, I am tempted -of God: for God can not be -tempted with evil, neither tempteth -he any man:</p> - -<p>14. But every man is tempted, -when he is drawn away of his -own lust, and enticed.</p> - -<p>15. Then when lust hath conceived, -it bringeth forth sin: and -sin, when it is finished, bringeth -forth death.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Gen.</span> <small>III</small>, 1. Now the serpent -was more subtile than any beast -of the field which the Lord God -had made. And he said unto the -woman, Yea, hath God said, Ye -shall not eat of every tree of the -garden?</p> - -<p>2. And the woman said unto -the serpent, We may eat of the -fruit of the trees of the garden:</p> - -<p>3. But of the fruit of the tree -which is in the midst of the garden, -God hath said, Ye shall not -eat of it, neither shall ye touch -it, lest ye die.</p> - -<p>4. And the serpent said unto -the woman, Ye shall not surely -die:</p> - -<p>5. For God doth know that in -the day ye eat thereof, then your -eyes shall be opened, and ye shall -be as gods, knowing good and -evil.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rev.</span> <small>XII</small>, 9. And the great -dragon was cast out, that old serpent, -called the Devil, and Satan, -which deceiveth the whole world: -he was cast out into the earth, -and his angels were cast out with -him.</p> - -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_75" id="Page_75">{75}</a></span> -<span class="smcap">Isaiah</span> <small>XXVII</small>, 1. In that day the -Lord with his sore and great and -strong sword shall punish leviathan -the piercing serpent, even -leviathan that crooked serpent; -and he shall slay the dragon that -is in the sea.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Gen.</span> <small>III</small>, 13. And the Lord God -said unto the woman, What is -this that thou hast done? And -the woman said, The serpent beguiled -me, and I did eat.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Cor.</span> <small>XI</small>, 3. But I fear, lest by -any means, as the serpent beguiled -Eve through his subtilty, -so your minds should be corrupted -from the simplicity that is in -Christ.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Gen.</span> <small>III</small>, 14. And the Lord God -said unto the serpent, Because -thou hast done this, thou art -cursed above all cattle, and above -every beast of the field; upon -thy belly shalt thou go, and dust -shalt thou eat all the days of thy -life:</p> - -<p>15. And I will put enmity between -thee and the woman, and -between thy seed and her seed; -it shall bruise thy head, and thou -shalt bruise his heel.</p> - -<h4 class="smcap">2. The Transgression.</h4> - -<p><span class="smcap">Gen.</span> <small>III</small>, 6. And when the woman -saw that the tree was good -for food, and that it was pleasant -to the eyes, and a tree to be desired -to make one wise, she took -of the fruit thereof, and did eat, -and gave also unto her husband -with her; and he did eat.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Tim.</span> <small>II</small>, 14. Of these things -put them in remembrance, charging -them before the Lord that -they strive not about words to no -profit, but to the subverting of -the hearers.</p> - -<h4 class="smcap">3. The Results of the Fall—Physical Evil.</h4> - -<h5>(1.) <i>The ground cursed for man's sake.</i></h5> - -<p><span class="smcap">Gen.</span> <small>III</small>, 17. And unto Adam -he said, Because thou hast hearkened -unto the voice of thy wife, -and hast eaten of the tree, of -which I commanded thee, saying, -Thou shalt not eat of it: cursed -is the ground for thy sake; in -sorrow shalt thou eat of it all the -days of thy life;</p> - -<p>18. Thorns also and thistles -shall it bring forth to thee; and -thou shalt eat the herb of the -field.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Heb.</span> <small>VI</small>, 8. But that which -beareth thorns and briers is rejected, -and is nigh unto cursing; -whose end is to be burned.</p> - -<h5>(2.) <i>Man doomed to labor.</i></h5> - -<p><span class="smcap">Gen.</span> <small>III</small>, 19. In the sweat of -thy face shalt thou eat bread, till -thou return unto the ground; for -out of it wast thou taken; for -dust thou art, and unto dust shalt -thou return.</p> - -<h5>(3.) <i>Physical suffering caused by the Fall.</i></h5> - -<p><span class="smcap">Gen.</span> <small>III</small>, 16. Unto the woman -he said, I will greatly multiply -thy sorrow and thy conception; -in sorrow thou shalt bring forth -children; and thy desire shall be -to thy husband, and he shall rule -over thee.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>VIII</small>, 20. For the creature -was made subject to vanity, not -willingly, but by reason of him -who hath subjected the same in -hope;</p> - -<p>21. Because the creature itself -also shall be delivered from the -bondage of corruption into the -glorious liberty of the children -of God.</p> - -<p>22. For we know that the whole -creation groaneth and travaileth -in pain together until now.</p> - -<p>23. And not only they, but ourselves -also, which have the first-fruits -of the Spirit, even we ourselves -groan within ourselves, -waiting for the adoption, to wit, -the redemption of our body.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Cor.</span> <small>V</small>, 4. For we that are in -this tabernacle do groan, being -burdened: not for that we would -be unclothed, but clothed upon, -that mortality might be swallowed -up of life.</p> - -<div class="pagenum"><a name="Page_76" id="Page_76">{76}</a></div> - -<h5>(4.) <i>Temporal death the result of sin.</i></h5> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Cor.</span> <small>XV</small>, 22. For as in Adam -all die, even so in Christ shall all -be made alive.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>V</small>, 12. Wherefore, as by -one man sin entered into the -world, and death by sin; and so -death passed upon all men, for -that all have sinned:</p> - -<p>13. For until the law sin was in -the world: but sin is not imputed -when there is no law.</p> - -<p>14. Nevertheless death reigned -from Adam to Moses, even over -them that had not sinned after -the similitude of Adam's transgression, -who is the figure of him -that was to come.</p> - -<p>15. But not as the offense, so -also is the free gift: for if through -the offense of one many be dead, -much more the grace of God, and -the gift by grace, which is by one -man, Jesus Christ, hath abounded -unto many.</p> - -<p>16. And not as it was by one -that sinned, so is the gift: for the -judgment was by one to condemnation, -but the free gift is -of many offenses unto justification.</p> - -<p>17. For if by one man's offense -death reigned by one; much more -they which receive abundance of -grace and of the gift of righteousness -shall reign in life by one, -Jesus Christ.</p> - -<p>18. Therefore, as by the offense -of one judgment came upon all -men to condemnation; even so by -the righteousness of one the free -gift came upon all men unto justification -of life.</p> - -<p>19. For as by one man's disobedience -many were made sinners, -so by the obedience of one shall -many be made righteous.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Heb.</span> <small>IX</small>, 27. And as it is appointed -unto men once to die, but -after this the judgment.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Job.</span> <small>XVI</small>, 22. When a few years -are come, then I shall go the way -whence I shall not return.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Job.</span> <small>III</small>, 23. Why is light given -to a man whose way is hid, and -whom God hath hedged in?</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Eccl.</span> <small>VIII</small>, 8. There is no man -that hath power over the spirit to -retain the spirit; neither hath he -power in the day of death: and -there is no discharge in that war; -neither shall wickedness deliver -those that are given to it.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Isaiah</span> <small>LXIV</small>, 6. But we are all -as an unclean thing, and all our -righteousnesses are as filthy rags; -and we all do fade as a leaf; and -our iniquities, like the wind, have -taken us away.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Job</span> <small>XIV</small>, 1. Man that is born -of a woman is of few days, and -full of trouble.</p> - -<p>2. He cometh forth like a flower, -and is cut down: he fleeth also -as a shadow, and continueth -not.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>XXXIX</small>, 5. Behold, thou -hast made my days as an handbreadth; -and mine age is as nothing -before thee: verily every -man at his best state is altogether -vanity.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Gen.</span> <small>IV</small>, 8. And Cain talked -with Abel his brother: and it -came to pass, when they were in -the field, that Cain rose up against -Abel his brother, and slew him.</p> - -<p>9. And the Lord said unto Cain, -Where is Abel thy brother? And -he said, I know not: Am I my -brother's keeper?</p> - -<p>10. And he said, What hast -thou done? the voice of thy -brother's blood crieth unto me -from the ground.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Deut.</span> <small>XXXII</small>, 39. See now that I, -even I, am he, and there is no -god with me: I kill, and I make -alive; I wound, and I heal; neither -is there any that can deliver -out of my hand.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Eccl.</span> <small>XII</small>, 7. Then shall the dust -return to the earth as it was: and -the spirit shall return unto God -who gave it.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Gen.</span> <small>VI</small>, 5. And God saw that -the wickedness of man was great -in the earth, and that every imagination -of the thoughts of his -heart was only evil continually.</p> - -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_77" id="Page_77">{77}</a></span> -6. And it repented the Lord -that he had made man on the -earth, and it grieved him at his -heart.</p> - -<p>7. And the Lord said, I will -destroy man whom I have created -from the face of the earth; -both man, and beast, and the -creeping thing, and the fowls of -the air; for it repenteth me that -I have made them.</p> - -<h4 class="smcap">4. Results of the Fall—Moral Evil.</h4> - -<h5>(1.) <i>Spiritual death—loss of the Divine image.</i></h5> - -<p><span class="smcap">Eph.</span> <small>II</small>, 1. And you hath he -quickened, who were dead in -trespasses and sins;</p> - -<p>2. Wherein in time past ye -walked according to the course of -this world, according to the prince -of the power of the air, the spirit -that now worketh in the children -of disobedience:</p> - -<p>3. Among whom also we all -had our conversation in times -past in the lusts of our flesh, fulfilling -the desires of the flesh and -of the mind; and were by nature -the children of wrath, even as -others.</p> - -<p>4. But God, who is rich in -mercy, for his great love wherewith -he loved us,</p> - -<p>5. Even when we were dead in -sins, hath quickened us together -with Christ.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Gen.</span> <small>VI</small>, 11. The earth also was -corrupt before God, and the earth -was filled with violence.</p> - -<p>12. And God looked upon the -earth, and, behold, it was corrupt: -for all flesh had corrupted his -way upon the earth.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Gen.</span> <small>VI</small>, 5. And God saw that -the wickedness of man was great -in the earth, and that every imagination -of the thoughts of his -heart was only evil continually.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>III</small>, 10. As it is written, -There is none righteous, no, not -one:</p> - -<p>11. There is none that understandeth, -there is none that seeketh -after God.</p> - -<p>12. They are all gone out of the -way, they are together become -unprofitable: there is none that -doeth good, no, not one.</p> - -<p>13. Their throat is an open sepulcher; -with their tongues they -have used deceit; the poison of -asps is under their lips:</p> - -<p>14. Whose mouth is full of cursing -and bitterness:</p> - -<p>15. Their feet are swift to shed -blood:</p> - -<p>16. Destruction and misery are -in their ways:</p> - -<p>17. And the way of peace have -they not known:</p> - -<p>18. There is no fear of God before -their eyes.</p> - -<p>19. Now we know that what -things soever the law saith, it -saith to them who are under the -law: that every mouth may be -stopped, and all the world may -become guilty before God.</p> - -<p>20. Therefore by the deeds of -the law there shall no flesh be -justified in his sight: for by the -law is the knowledge of sin.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>XIV</small>, 1. The fool hath -said in his heart, There is no God. -They are corrupt, they have done -abominable works, there is none -that doeth good.</p> - -<p>2. The Lord looked down from -heaven upon the children of men, -to see if there were any that did -understand, and seek God.</p> - -<p>3. They are all gone aside, they -are all together become filthy: -there is none that doeth good, no, -not one.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Job</span> <small>XV</small>, 16. How much more -abominable and filthy is man, -which drinketh iniquity like water?</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>V</small>, 9. For there is no -faithfulness in their mouth; their -inward part is very wickedness; -their throat is an open sepulcher; -they flatter with their tongue.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>VI</small>, 20. For when ye were -the servants of sin, ye were free -from righteousness.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Cor.</span> <small>II</small>, 14. But the natural -man receiveth not the things of -the Spirit of God: for they are -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_78" id="Page_78">{78}</a></span> -foolishness unto him: neither can -he know them, because they are -spiritually discerned.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Matt.</span> <small>XXIII</small>, 33. Ye serpents, -ye generation of vipers, how -can ye escape the damnation of -hell?</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">John</span> <small>VIII</small>, 44. Ye are of your -father the devil, and the lusts of -your father ye will do. He was -a murderer from the beginning, -and abode not in the truth, because -there is no truth in him. -When he speaketh a lie, he -speaketh of his own: for he is -a liar, and the father of it.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>VII</small>, 51. Ye stiff-necked -and uncircumcised in heart and -ears, ye do always resist the Holy -Ghost: as your fathers did, so -do ye.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>VIII</small>, 7. Because the carnal -mind is enmity against God: for -it is not subject to the law of God, -neither indeed can be.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Eph.</span> <small>IV</small>, 18. Having the understanding -darkened, being alienated -from the life of God through -the ignorance that is in them, -because of the blindness of their -heart.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>I</small>, 29. Being filled with -all unrighteousness, fornication, -wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; -full of envy, murder, -debate, deceit, malignity; whisperers,</p> - -<p>30. Backbiters, haters of God, -despiteful, proud, boasters, inventors -of evil things, disobedient -to parents.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Jer.</span> <small>XVII</small>, 9. The heart is -deceitful above all things, and -desperately wicked: who can -know it?</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>VI</small>, 23. For the wages of -sin is death; but the gift of -God is eternal life through Jesus -Christ our Lord.</p> - -<h4 class="smcap">5. Man's Moral Nature Corrupted -by the Fall.</h4> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>V</small>, 17. For if by one man's -offense death reigned by one; -much more they which receive -abundance of grace and of the -gift of righteousness shall reign -by one, Jesus Christ.</p> - -<p>18. Therefore, as by the offense -of one judgment came upon all -men to condemnation; even so -by the righteousness of one the -free gift came upon all men unto -justification of life.</p> - -<p>19. For as by one man's disobedience -many were made sinners, -so by the obedience of one -shall many be made righteous.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>VIII</small>, 7. Because the carnal -mind is enmity against God: for -it is not subject to the law of God, -neither indeed can be.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>V</small>, 12. Wherefore, as by -one man sin entered into the -world, and death by sin; and so -death passed upon all men, for -that all have sinned.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Isaiah</span> <small>I</small>, 4. Ah, sinful nation, -a people laden with iniquity, a -seed of evil-doers, children that -are corrupters! they have forsaken -the Lord, they have provoked -the Holy One of Israel into -anger, they are gone away backward.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Jer.</span> <small>IV</small>, 22. For my people is -foolish, they have not known me; -they are sottish children, and they -have none understanding: they -are wise to do evil, but to do good -they have no knowledge.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">John</span> <small>III</small>, 19. And this is the -condemnation, that light is come -into the world, and men loved -darkness rather than light, because -their deeds were evil.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Prov.</span> <small>II</small>, 14. Who rejoice to do -evil, and delight in the frowardness -of the wicked.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Micah</span> <small>VII</small>, 3. That they may do -evil with both hands earnestly, -the prince asketh, and the judge -asketh for a reward; and the -great man, he uttereth his mischievous -desire: so they wrap -it up.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>LVIII</small>, 3. The wicked are -estranged from the womb: they -go astray as soon as they be born, -speaking lies.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Isaiah</span> <small>I</small>, 6. From the sole of -the foot even unto the head there -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_79" id="Page_79">{79}</a></span> -is no soundness in it; but wounds, -and bruises, and putrefying sores: -they have not been closed, neither -bound up, neither mollified -with ointment.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Eccl.</span> <small>VIII</small>, 11. Because sentence -against an evil work is not executed -speedily, therefore the heart -of the sons of men is fully set in -them to do evil.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Mark</span> <small>VII</small>, 21. For from within, -out of the heart of men, proceed -evil thoughts, adulteries, fornications, -murders,</p> - -<p>22. Thefts, covetousness, wickedness, -deceit, lasciviousness, an -evil eye, blasphemy, pride, foolishness:</p> - -<p>23. All these evil things come -from within, and defile the man.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>XXVIII</small>, 27. For the heart -of this people is waxed gross, and -their ears are dull of hearing, and -their eyes have they closed; lest -they should see with their eyes, -and hear with their ears, and understand -with their heart, and -should be converted, and I should -heal them.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Eph.</span> <small>IV</small>, 22. That ye put off -concerning the former conversation -the old man, which is corrupt -according to the deceitful -lusts.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Jer.</span> <small>XVII</small>, 9. The heart is deceitful -above all things, and desperately -wicked: who can know it?</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Matt.</span> <small>XXIII</small>, 26. Thou blind -Pharisee, cleanse first that which -is within the cup and platter, -that the outside of them may be -clean also.</p> - -<p>27. Woe unto you, scribes and -Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye are -like unto whited sepulchers, -which indeed appear beautiful -outward, but are within full of -dead men's bones, and of all uncleanness.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Peter</span> <small>II</small>, 12. But these, as -natural brute beasts, made to be -taken and destroyed, speak evil -of the things that they understand -not; and shall utterly perish -in their own corruption:</p> - -<p>13. And shall receive the reward -of unrighteousness, as they -that count it pleasure to riot in -the day-time. Spots they are -and blemishes, sporting themselves -with their own deceivings -while they feast with you;</p> - -<p>14. Having eyes full of adultery, -and that can not cease from -sin; beguiling unstable souls: a -heart they have exercised with -covetous practices; cursed children:</p> - -<p>15. Which have forsaken the -right way, and are gone astray, -following the way of Balaam the -son of Bosor, who loved the wages -of unrighteousness;</p> - -<p>16. But was rebuked for his iniquity: -the dumb ass, speaking -with man's voice, forbade the -madness of the prophet.</p> - -<p>17. These are wells without -water, clouds that are carried -with a tempest; to whom the -mist of darkness is reserved forever.</p> - -<p>18. For when they speak great -swelling words of vanity, they -allure through the lusts of the -flesh, through much wantonness, -those that were clean escaped -from them who live in error.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Matt.</span> <small>III</small>, 7. But when he saw -many of the Pharisees and Sadducees -come to his baptism, he -said unto them, O generation of -vipers, who hath warned you to -flee from the wrath to come?</p> - -<h4 class="smcap">6. Depravity Hereditary.</h4> - -<p><span class="smcap">Gen.</span> <small>V</small>, 3. And Adam lived a -hundred and thirty years, and -begat a son in his own likeness, -after his image; and called his -name Seth.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">John</span> <small>VIII</small>, 44. Ye are of your -father the devil, and the lusts of -your father ye will do: he was -a murderer from the beginning, -and abode not in the truth, because -there is no truth in him. -When he speaketh a lie, he -speaketh of his own: for he is -a liar, and the father of it.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Matt.</span> <small>VII</small>, 17. Even so every -good tree bringeth forth good -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_80" id="Page_80">{80}</a></span> -fruit; but a corrupt tree bringeth -forth evil fruit.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Gen.</span> <small>VI</small>, 11. The earth also was -corrupt before God; and the earth -was filled with violence.</p> - -<p>12. And God looked upon the -earth, and, behold, it was corrupt; -for all flesh had corrupted -his way upon the earth.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>XIV</small>, 1. The fool hath -said in his heart, There is no -God. They are corrupt, they -have done abominable works, -there is none that doeth good.</p> - -<p>2. The Lord looked down from -heaven upon the children of men, -to see if there were any that did -understand, and seek God.</p> - -<p>3. They are all gone aside, they -are all together become filthy: -there is none that doeth good, no, -not one.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">John</span> <small>III</small>, 6. That which is born -of the flesh is flesh; and that -which is born of the spirit is -spirit.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>VIII</small>, 7. Because the carnal -mind is enmity against God; for -it is not subject to the law of God, -neither indeed can be.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>VII</small>, 14. For we know that -the law is spiritual: but I am carnal, -sold under sin.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 John</span> <small>III</small>, 8. He that committeth -sin is of the devil; for the -devil sinneth from the beginning. -For this purpose the Son of God -was manifested, that he might -destroy the works of the devil.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 John</span> <small>III</small>, 10. In this the children -of God are manifest, and the -children of the devil: whosoever -doeth not righteousness is not of -God, neither he that loveth not -his brother.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Eph.</span> <small>IV</small>, 22. That ye put off -concerning the former conversation -the old man, which is corrupt -according to the deceitful -lusts.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Col.</span> <small>II</small>, 13. And you, being dead -in your sins and the uncircumcision -of your flesh, hath he quickened -together with him, having -forgiven you all trespasses.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 John</span> <small>II</small>, 16. For all that is in -the world, the lust of the flesh, -and the lust of the eyes, and the -pride of life, is not of the Father, -but is of the world.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Gen.</span> <small>VIII</small>, 21. And the Lord -smelled a sweet savor; and the -Lord said in his heart, I will not -again curse the ground any more -for man's sake; for the imagination -of man's heart is evil from -his youth; neither will I again -smite any more every thing living, -as I have done.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Prov.</span> <small>XXII</small>, 15. Foolishness is -bound in the heart of a child; -but the rod of correction shall -drive it far from him.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>LI</small>, 5. Behold, I was -shapen in iniquity; and in sin -did my mother conceive me.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Eccl.</span> <small>IX</small>, 3. This is an evil -among all things that are done -under the sun, that there is one -event unto all: yea, also the heart -of the sons of men is full of evil, -and madness is in their heart -while they live, and after that -they go to the dead.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Matt.</span> <small>XXIII</small>, 27. Woe unto you, -scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! -for ye are like unto whited sepulchers, -which indeed appear beautiful -outward, but are within full -of dead men's bones, and of all -uncleanness.</p> - -<h4>7. <span class="smcap">The Extent of Depravity is Total or Universal</span>,<br /> - <i>in that all of Man's Powers and Faculties are Involved,<br /> - but not in Degree; so that, while Man's Entire Nature is<br /> - Corrupt, he may yet sink deeper in Corruption</i>.</h4> - -<h5>(1.) <i>The will is depraved.</i></h5> - -<p><span class="smcap">John</span> <small>V</small>, 40. And ye will not -come to me, that ye might have -life.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Eph.</span> <small>II</small>, 3. Among whom also -we all had our conversation in -times past in the lusts of our -flesh, fulfilling the desires of the -flesh and of the mind; and were -by nature the children of wrath, -even as others.</p> - -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_81" id="Page_81">{81}</a></span> -<span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>VIII</small>, 7. Because the carnal -mind is enmity against God: for -it is not subject to the law of God, -neither indeed can be.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Job</span> <small>XXI</small>, 15. What is the Almighty, -that we should serve -him? and what profit should we -have, if we pray unto him?</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>LXXXI</small>, 11. But my people -would not hearken to my -voice; and Israel would none -of me.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Prov.</span> <small>I</small>, 24. Because I have -called, and ye refused; I have -stretched out my hand, and no -man regarded;</p> - -<p>25. But ye have set at naught -all my counsel, and would none -of my reproof.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Zech.</span> <small>VII</small>, 11. But they refused -to hearken, and pulled away the -shoulder, and stopped their ears, -that they should not hear.</p> - -<p>12. Yea, they made their hearts -as an adamant stone, lest they -should hear the law, and the -words which the Lord of hosts -hath sent in his spirit by the former -prophets: therefore came a -great wrath from the Lord of -hosts.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Ex.</span> <small>V</small>, 2. And Pharaoh said, -Who is the Lord, that I should -obey his voice to let Israel go? -I know not the Lord, neither will -I let Israel go.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Job</span> <small>XXI</small>, 14. Therefore they say -unto God, Depart from us; for we -desire not the knowledge of thy -ways.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Jer.</span> <small>V</small>, 23. But this people hath -a revolting and a rebellious heart; -they are revolted and gone.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>I</small>, 28. And even as they -did not like to retain God in their -knowledge, God gave them over -to a reprobate mind, to do those -things which are not convenient;</p> - -<p>29. Being filled with all unrighteousness, -fornication, wickedness, -covetousness, maliciousness; -full of envy, murder, -debate, deceit, malignity; whisperers,</p> - -<p>30. Backbiters, haters of God, -despiteful, proud, boasters, inventors -of evil things, disobedient -to parents,</p> - -<p>31. Without understanding, covenant-breakers, -without natural -affection, implacable, unmerciful:</p> - -<p>32. Who, knowing the judgment -of God, that they which commit -such things are worthy of death, -not only do the same, but have -pleasure in them that do them.</p> - -<h5>(2.) <i>The understanding darkened.</i></h5> - -<p><span class="smcap">Deut.</span> <small>XXXII</small>, 18. Of the Rock -that begat thee thou art unmindful, -and hast forgotten God that -formed thee.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>L</small>, 21. These things hast -thou done, and I kept silence; -thou thoughtest that I was altogether -such a one as thyself: but -I will reprove thee, and set them -in order before thine eyes.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Isaiah</span> <small>I</small>, 3. The ox knoweth his -owner, and the ass his master's -crib: but Israel doth not know, -my people doth not consider.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Jer.</span> <small>IV</small>, 22. For my people is -foolish, they have not known me, -they are sottish children, and -they have none understanding: -they are wise to do evil, but to do -good they have no knowledge.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Jer.</span> <small>VIII</small>, 7. Yea, the stork in -the heaven knoweth her appointed -times; and the turtle, -and the crane, and the swallow -observe the time of their coming; -but my people know not the judgment -of the Lord.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Eph.</span> <small>IV</small>, 19. Who being past -feeling have given themselves -over unto lasciviousness, to work -all uncleanness with greediness.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>LVIII</small>, 4. Their poison is -like the poison of a serpent: they -are like the deaf adder that stoppeth -her ear;</p> - -<p>5. Which will not hearken to -the voice of charmers, charming -never so wisely.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>LXXXII</small>, 5. They know -not, neither will they understand: -they walk on in darkness: -all the foundations of the earth -are out of course.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Prov.</span> <small>I</small>, 22. How long, ye simple -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_82" id="Page_82">{82}</a></span> -ones, will ye love simplicity? and -the scorners delight in their scorning, -and fools hate knowledge?</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Prov.</span> <small>I</small>, 29. For that they hated -knowledge, and did not choose -the fear of the Lord:</p> - -<p>30. They would none of my -counsel: they despised all my -reproof.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Eph.</span> <small>IV</small>, 18. Having the understanding -darkened, being alienated -from the life of God through -the ignorance that is in them, because -of the blindness of their -heart.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Cor.</span> <small>II</small>, 14. But the natural -man receiveth not the things of -the Spirit of God; for they are -foolishness unto him: neither -can he know them, because they -are spiritually discerned.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Tim.</span> <small>III</small>, 13. But evil men and -seducers shall wax worse and -worse, deceiving, and being deceived.</p> - -<h5>(3.) <i>The affections are corrupt.</i></h5> - -<p><span class="smcap">Eph.</span> <small>II</small>, 3. Among whom also -we had our conversation in times -past in the lusts of our flesh, fulfilling -the desires of the flesh and -of the mind; and were by nature -the children of wrath, even as -others.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Titus</span> <small>III</small>, 3. For we ourselves -also were sometime foolish, disobedient, -deceived, serving divers -lusts and pleasures, living in -malice and envy, hateful, and -hating one another.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Pet.</span> <small>IV</small>, 3. For the time past -of our life may suffice us to have -wrought the will of the Gentiles, -when we walked in lasciviousness, -lusts, excess of wine, revelings, -banquetings, and abominable -idolatries:</p> - -<p>4. Wherein they think it strange -that ye run not with them to the -same excess of riot, speaking evil -of you.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Jer.</span> <small>II</small>, 22. For though thou -wash thee with niter, and take -thee much soap, yet thine iniquity -is marked before me, saith -the Lord God.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Jer.</span> <small>XVII</small>, 9. The heart is deceitful -above all things, and desperately -wicked: who can know -it?</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Eph.</span> <small>IV</small>, 19. Who being past -feeling have given themselves -over unto lasciviousness, to work -all uncleanness with greediness.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>VIII</small>, 7. Because the carnal -mind is enmity against God: for -it is not subject to the law of God, -neither indeed can be.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Jer.</span> <small>V</small>, 23. But this people hath -a revolting and a rebellious heart; -they are revolted and gone.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Eph.</span> <small>V</small>, 14. Wherefore he saith, -Awake thou that sleepest, and -arise from the dead, and Christ -shall give thee light.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">John</span> <small>III</small>, 19. And this is the -condemnation, that light is come -into the world, and men loved -darkness rather than light, because -their deeds were evil.</p> - -<p>20. For every one that doeth -evil hateth the light, neither cometh -to the light, lest his deeds -should be reproved.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">John</span> <small>VII</small>, 7. The world can not -hate you; but me it hateth, because -I testify of it, that the -works thereof are evil.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">John</span> <small>XV</small>, 26. But when the -Comforter is come, whom I will -send unto you from the Father, -even the Spirit of truth, which -proceedeth from the Father, he -shall testify of me.</p> - -<h5>(4.) <i>The imagination is vitiated.</i></h5> - -<p><span class="smcap">Gen.</span> <small>VI</small>, 5. And God saw that -the wickedness of man was great -in the earth, and that every imagination -of the thoughts of his -heart was only evil continually.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Gen.</span> <small>VIII</small>, 21. And the Lord -smelled a sweet savor; and the -Lord said in his heart, I will not -again curse the ground any more -for man's sake; for the imagination -of man's heart is evil from -his youth: neither will I again -smite any more every thing living, -as I have done.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Jer.</span> <small>III</small>, 17. At that time they -shall call Jerusalem the throne -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_83" id="Page_83">{83}</a></span> -of the Lord; and all the nations -shall be gathered unto it, to the -name of the Lord, to Jerusalem: -neither shall they walk any more -after the imagination of their evil -heart.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Jer.</span> <small>VII</small>, 24. But they hearkened -not, nor inclined their ear, -but walked in the counsels and -in the imagination of their evil -heart, and went backward, and -not forward.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Eph.</span> <small>IV</small>, 17. This I say therefore, -and testify in the Lord, that -ye henceforth walk not as other -Gentiles walk, in the vanity of -their mind,</p> - -<p>18. Having the understanding -darkened, being alienated from -the life of God through the ignorance -that is in them, because of -the blindness of their heart:</p> - -<p>19. Who being past feeling have -given themselves over unto lasciviousness, -to work all uncleanness -with greediness.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Cor.</span> <small>X</small>, 5. Casting down imaginations, -and every high thing -that exalteth itself against the -knowledge of God, and bringing -into captivity every thought to -the obedience of Christ.</p> - -<h5>(5.) <i>Man's Moral Powers Paralyzed.</i></h5> - -<p><span class="smcap">Eph.</span> <small>V</small>, 14. Wherefore he saith, -Awake thou that sleepest, and -arise from the dead, and Christ -shall give thee light.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>XI</small>, 8. According as it is -written, God hath given them the -spirit of slumber, eyes that they -should not see, and ears that they -should not hear, unto this day.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Jonah</span> <small>I</small>, 6. So the shipmaster -came unto him, and said unto -him, What meanest thou, O -sleeper? arise, call upon thy God, -if so be that God will think upon -us, that we perish not.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>VII</small>, 18. For I know that -in me, that is, in my flesh, dwelleth -no good thing: for to will is -present with me; but how to perform -that which is good I find -not.</p> - -<p>19. For the good that I would, -I do not: but the evil which I -would not, that I do.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>VII</small>, 23. But I see another -law in my members, warring -against the law of my mind, and -bringing me into captivity to the -law of sin which is in my members.</p> - -<p>24. O wretched man that I -am! who shall deliver me from -the body of this death?</p> - -<h5>(6.) <i>Man's Utter Helplessness.</i></h5> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>V</small>, 6. For when we were -yet without strength, in due time -Christ died for the ungodly.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Eph.</span> <small>II</small>, 1. And you hath he -quickened, who were dead in -trespasses and sins.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Eph.</span> <small>II</small>, 5. Which in other ages -was not made known unto the -sons of men, as it is now revealed -unto his holy apostles and prophets.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Pet.</span> <small>II</small>, 3. And through covetousness -shall they with feigned -words make merchandise of you: -whose judgment now of a long -time lingereth not, and their -damnation slumbereth not.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>III</small>, 11. There is none that -understandeth, there is none that -seeketh after God.</p> - -<p>12. They are all gone out of the -way, they are together become -unprofitable; there is none that -doeth good, no, not one.</p> - -<p>13. Their throat is an open sepulcher: -with their tongues they -have used deceit; the poison of -asps is under their lips:</p> - -<p>14. Whose mouth is full of cursing -and bitterness:</p> - -<p>15. Their feet are swift to shed -blood:</p> - -<p>16. Destruction and misery are -in their ways:</p> - -<p>17. And the way of peace have -they not known.</p> - -<hr /> - -<div class="pagenum"><a name="Page_87" id="Page_87">{87}</a></div> - -<h2>BOOK III.<br /> -<small>ATONEMENT OR REDEMPTION.</small></h2> - -<p><span class="smcap">Atonement</span> is the satisfaction offered to Divine justice -by the death of Christ for the sins of mankind, by -virtue of which all true penitents, who believe in Christ, -are personally reconciled to God, are freed from the -penalty of their sins, and entitled to eternal life. The -atonement made for sin by the death of Christ is represented -in the Christian system as the means by which -mankind may be delivered from eternal death, reconciled -to God, and restored to the Divine image. These -ends it professes to accomplish by means which, with -respect to the Supreme Governor himself, preserve his -character from mistake, and maintain the authority of -his government; and with respect to man, give him -the strongest reasons for hope, and render more favorable -the conditions of his earthly probation.</p> - -<p>How sin may be forgiven without leading to such -misconceptions of the Divine character as would encourage -disobedience, and thereby weaken the influence -of the Divine government, must be considered a problem -of very difficult solution. A government which admitted -of no forgiveness would sink the guilty to -despair. A government which never punishes offense -is a contradiction—it can not exist. Not to punish the -guilty is to dissolve authority; to punish without mercy -is to destroy, and, where all are guilty, to make the -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_88" id="Page_88">{88}</a></span> -destruction universal. Through the atonement all the -ends of government are answered. No license is given -to offense. The moral law is unrepealed. A day of -judgment is still appointed. Future and eternal punishments -still display their awful sanctions. A new -and singular display of the awful purity of the Divine -character is afforded; yet pardon is offered to all who -seek it, and the whole world may be saved.</p> - -<p>With such evidence of suitableness to the wants of -mankind, under such lofty views of connection with the -principles and ends of moral government, does the -doctrine of the atonement present itself. The Scriptures -speak on this wise. The first declaration on this -subject, after the appearance of Christ, is from John the -Baptist, when he beheld Christ coming to him: "Behold -the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of -world." There can be no doubt that John spoke -of Christ under a sacrificial character, and of the effect -of that sacrifice as an atonement for the sins of mankind. -In the Acts of the Apostles, Philip, the Evangelist, -applies the following words of Isaiah to Christ and -his death: "He was led as a sheep to the slaughter; -and like a lamb dumb before his shearer, so opened he -not his mouth; in his humiliation his judgment was -taken away, and who shall declare his generation, for -his life is taken from the earth." If this applied to -Christ, of course the whole of the prophecy, of which -this is but a part, applies to him. "He was wounded -for our transgressions; he was bruised for our iniquities; -the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and -with his stripes we are healed: the Lord hath laid on -him the iniquity of us all."</p> - -<p>"While we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. -Much more, being now justified by his blood, we shall -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_89" id="Page_89">{89}</a></span> -be saved from wrath through him. For if, when we were -enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his -Son, much more, being reconciled, we shall be saved by -his life." Rom. v, 8-10.</p> - -<p>"Now once in the end of the world hath he appeared -to put away sin by the sacrifice of himself. -Christ was once offered to bear the sins of many; and -unto them that look for him shall he appear the second -time without sin unto salvation." Heb. ix, 26-28.</p> - -<p>"For it pleased the Father that in him should all -fullness dwell; and, having made peace through the -blood of his cross, by him to reconcile all things unto -himself; by him, I say, whether they be things in -earth, or things in heaven. And you, that were sometime -alienated and enemies in your mind by wicked -works, yet hath he now reconciled in the body of his -flesh through death." Col. i, 19-22.</p> - -<p>"God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto -himself." 2 Cor. v, 19.</p> - -<p>"Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the -law, being made a curse for us." Gal. iii, 13.</p> - -<p>"Being justified freely by his grace, through the -redemption that is in Christ Jesus." Rev. iii, 24.</p> - -<p>"In whom we have redemption through his blood, -the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his -grace." Eph. i, 7.</p> - -<p>"Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed -with corruptible things, as silver and gold, from your -vain conversation received by tradition from your fathers; -but with the precious blood of Christ, as of a -lamb without blemish and without spot." 1 Peter i, -18, 19.</p> - -<p>"And ye are not your own, for ye are bought with -a price." 1 Cor. vi, 19, 20.</p> - -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_90" id="Page_90">{90}</a></span> -"The Son of man came to give his life a ransom -for many." Matt. xx, 28.</p> - -<p>"Who gave himself a ransom for all." 1 Tim. ii, 6.</p> - -<p>"In whom we have redemption through his blood." -Eph. i, 7.</p> - -<p>These passages clearly teach that the death of Christ -is an atonement for sin, a satisfaction offered to Divine -justice, the price for our ransom, and the meritorious -and procuring cause of our pardon. "We are freely -justified by his grace through the redemption that is -in Christ Jesus;" but this redemption was not procured -by us, nor at our expense; it was the result of -the pure love of God, who, compassionating our misery, -himself provided the means of our deliverance, by -sending his only begotten Son into the world, who voluntarily -submitted to die upon the cross that he might -become the propitiation for our sins, and reconcile us -to God.</p> - -<p>Throughout the whole of this glorious doctrine of -our redemption from the tremendous evils of sin, there -is, in the New Testament, a constant reference to the -<i>redemption price</i>, which is uniformly declared to be the -death of Christ, which he endured in our stead.</p> - -<hr /> - -<h3>CHAPTER I.<br /> -<small>REDEMPTION.</small></h3> - -<h4>1. Necessity for an Atonement.</h4> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>III</small>, 19. Now we know that -what things soever the law saith, -it saith to them who are under -the law: that every mouth may -be stopped, and all the world may -become guilty before God.</p> - -<p>20. Therefore by the deeds of -the law, there shall no flesh be -justified in his sight: for by the -law is the knowledge of sin.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>III</small>, 31. Do we then make -void the law through faith? God -forbid: yea, we establish the law.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Gal.</span> <small>II</small>, 16. Knowing that a man -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_91" id="Page_91">{91}</a></span> -is not justified by the works of the -law, but by the faith of Jesus -Christ, even we have believed in -Jesus Christ, that we might be -justified by the faith of Christ, -and not by the works of the law: -for by the works of the law shall -no flesh be justified.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Gal.</span> <small>III</small>, 10. For as many as are -of the works of the law, are under -the curse: for it is written, Cursed -is every one that continueth not -in all things which are written in -the book of the law to do them.</p> - -<p>11. But that no man is justified -by the law in the sight of God, it -is evident: for, The just shall live -by faith.</p> - -<p>12. And the law is not of faith: -but, The man that doeth them -shall live in them.</p> - -<p>13. Christ hath redeemed us -from the curse of the law, being -made a curse for us: for it is -written, Cursed is every one that -hangeth on a tree:</p> - -<p>14. That the blessing of Abraham -might come on the Gentiles -through Jesus Christ; that we -might receive the promise of the -Spirit through faith.</p> - -<p>15. Brethren, I speak after the -manner of men; Though it be -but a man's covenant, yet if it be -confirmed, no man disannulleth -or addeth thereto.</p> - -<p>16. Now to Abraham and his -seed were the promises made. -He saith not, and to seeds, as of -many; but as of one, And to thy -seed, which is Christ.</p> - -<p>17. And this I say, That the -covenant that was confirmed before -of God in Christ, the law -which was four hundred and -thirty years after, can not disannul, -that it should make the -promise of none effect.</p> - -<p>18. For if the inheritance be of -the law, it is no more of promise: -but God gave it to Abraham by -promise.</p> - -<p>19. Wherefore then serveth the -law? it was added because of transgressions, -till the seed should come -to whom the promise was made; -and it was ordained by angels in -the hand of a mediator.</p> - -<p>20. Now, a mediator is not a -mediator of one: but God is one.</p> - -<p>21. Is the law then against the -promises of God? God forbid: for -if there had been a law given -which could have given life, verily -righteousness should have -been by the law.</p> - -<p>22. But the scripture hath concluded -all under sin, that the -promise by faith of Jesus Christ -might be given to them that -believe.</p> - -<p>23. But before faith came, we -were kept under the law, shut up -unto the faith which should afterward -be revealed.</p> - -<p>24. Wherefore the law was our -schoolmaster to bring us unto -Christ, that we might be justified -by faith.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Heb.</span> <small>IX</small>, 22. And almost all -things are by the law purged -with blood; and without shedding -of blood is no remission.</p> - -<p>23. It was therefore necessary -that the patterns of things in the -heavens should be purified with -these; but the heavenly things -themselves with better sacrifices -than these.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>XIII</small>, 38. Be it known unto -you therefore, men and brethren, -that through this man is preached -unto you the forgiveness of sins;</p> - -<p>39. And by him all that believe -are justified from all things, from -which ye could not be justified by -the law of Moses.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>IV</small>, 12. Neither is there -salvation in any other: for there -is none other name under heaven -given among men, whereby we -must be saved.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">John</span> <small>III</small>, 8. The wind bloweth -where it listeth, and thou hearest -the sound thereof, but canst not -tell whence it cometh, and whither -it goeth: so is every one that is -born of the Spirit.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Matt.</span> <small>XVIII</small>, 11. And I say unto -you, That many shall come from -the east and west, and shall sit -down with Abraham, and Isaac, -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_92" id="Page_92">{92}</a></span> -and Jacob, in the kingdom of -heaven.</p> - -<h4 class="smcap">2. Redemption by the Death -of Christ.</h4> - -<p><span class="smcap">Isaiah</span> <small>LIII</small>, 5. But he was -wounded for our transgressions, -he was bruised for our iniquities: -the chastisement of our peace -was upon him; and with his -stripes we are healed.</p> - -<p>6. All we like sheep have gone -astray; we have turned every one -to his own way; and the Lord hath -laid on him the iniquity of us all.</p> - -<p>7. He was oppressed, and he -was afflicted, yet he opened not -his mouth: he is brought as a -lamb to the slaughter, and as -a sheep before her shearers is -dumb, so he openeth not his -mouth.</p> - -<p>8. He was taken from prison -and from judgment: and who -shall declare his generation? for -he was cut off out of the land of -the living: for the transgression -of my people was he stricken.</p> - -<p>9. And he made his grave with -the wicked, and with the rich in -his death; because he had done -no violence, neither was any deceit -in his mouth.</p> - -<p>10. Yet it pleased the Lord to -bruise him; he hath put him to -grief: when thou shalt make his -soul an offering for sin, he shall -see his seed, he shall prolong his -days, and the pleasure of the -Lord shall prosper in his hand.</p> - -<p>11. He shall see of the travail -of his soul, and shall be satisfied: -by his knowledge shall my righteous -servant justify many; for he -shall bear their iniquities.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Matt.</span> <small>XX</small>, 28. Even as the Son -of man came not to be ministered -unto, but to minister, and to give -his life a ransom for many.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">John</span> <small>VI</small>, 51. I am the living -bread which came down from -heaven: if any man eat of this -bread, he shall live forever: and -the bread that I will give is my -flesh, which I will give for the -life of the world.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Matt.</span> <small>XXVI</small>, 28. For this is my -blood of the new testament, which -is shed for many for the remission -of sins.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Heb.</span> <small>IX</small>, 12. Neither by the -blood of goats and calves, but by -his own blood, he entered in once -into the holy place, having obtained -eternal redemption for us.</p> - -<p>13. For if the blood of bulls -and of goats, and the ashes of a -heifer sprinkling the unclean, -sanctifieth to the purifying of -the flesh:</p> - -<p>14. How much more shall the -blood of Christ, who through the -eternal Spirit offered himself -without spot to God, purge your -conscience from dead works to -serve the living God?</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Heb.</span> <small>IX</small>, 28. So Christ was once -offered to bear the sins of many; -and unto them that look for him -shall he appear the second time -without sin unto salvation.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Eph.</span> <small>II</small>, 13. But now, in Christ -Jesus, ye, who sometime were -far off, were made nigh by the -blood of Christ.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Eph.</span> <small>V</small>, 2. And walk in love, as -Christ also hath loved us, and -hath given himself for us an -offering and a sacrifice to God for -a sweet-smelling savor.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Gal.</span> <small>II</small>, 20. I am crucified with -Christ: nevertheless I live; yet -not I, but Christ liveth in me: -and the life which I now live in -the flesh I live by the faith of the -Son of God, who loved me, and -gave himself for me.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Gal.</span> <small>III</small>, 13. Christ hath redeemed -us from the curse of the -law, being made a curse for us: -for it is written, Cursed is every -one that hangeth on a tree.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Cor.</span> <small>V</small>, 7. Purge out therefore -the old leaven, that ye may -be a new lump, as ye are unleavened. -For even Christ our passover -is sacrificed for us.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Cor.</span> <small>XV</small>, 3. For I delivered -unto you first of all, that which -I also received, how that Christ -died for our sins according to the -scriptures.</p> - -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_93" id="Page_93">{93}</a></span> -<span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>III</small>, 24. Being justified -freely by his grace through the -redemption that is in Christ -Jesus:</p> - -<p>25. Whom God hath set forth -to be a propitiation through faith -in his blood, to declare his righteousness -for the remission of sins -that are past, through the forbearance -of God:</p> - -<p>26. To declare, I say, at this -time his righteousness: that he -might be just, and the justifier -of him which believeth in Jesus.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>V</small>, 6. For when we were -yet without strength, in due time -Christ died for the ungodly.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>V</small>, 19. For as by one man's -disobedience many were made -sinners, so by the obedience of one -shall many be made righteous.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Heb.</span> <small>XIII</small>, 12. Wherefore Jesus -also, that he might sanctify the -people with his own blood, suffered -without the gate.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Peter</span> <small>I</small>, 18. Forasmuch as ye -know that ye were not redeemed -with corruptible things, as silver -and gold, from your vain conversation -received by tradition from -your fathers;</p> - -<p>19. But with the previous blood -of Christ, as of a lamb without -blemish and without spot.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Peter</span> <small>II</small>, 24. Who his own self -bare our sins in his own body on -the tree, that we, being dead to -sins, should live unto righteousness: -by whose stripes ye were -healed.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Peter</span> <small>III</small>, 18. For Christ also -hath once suffered for sins, the -just for the unjust, that he might -bring us to God, being put to -death in the flesh, but quickened -by the spirit.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Heb.</span> <small>X</small>, 10. By the which will -we are sanctified through the -offering of the body of Jesus -Christ once for all.</p> - -<p>11. And every priest standeth -daily ministering and offering -oftentimes the same sacrifices, -which can never take away sins.</p> - -<p>12. But this man, after he had -offered one sacrifice for sins, forever -sat down on the right hand -of God;</p> - -<p>13. From henceforth expecting -till his enemies be made his footstool.</p> - -<p>14. For by one offering he hath -perfected forever them that are -sanctified.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Heb.</span> <small>X</small>, 19. Having therefore, -brethren, boldness to enter into -the holiest by the blood of Jesus,</p> - -<p>20. By a new and living way, -which he hath consecrated for us, -through the veil, that is to say, -his flesh.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 John</span> <small>III</small>, 5. And ye know -that he was manifested to take -away our sins; and in him is no -sin.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">John</span> <small>III</small>, 14. And as Moses -lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, -even so must the Son of -man be lifted up:</p> - -<p>15. That whosoever believeth -in him should not perish, but have -eternal life.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Isaiah</span> <small>XXXV</small>, 10. For in this -mountain shall the hand of the -Lord rest, and Moab shall be trodden -down under him, even as -straw is trodden down for the -dunghill.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Tim.</span> <small>II</small>, 6. Who gave himself -a ransom for all, to be testified in -due time.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Cor.</span> <small>VI</small>, 20. For ye are bought -with a price: therefore glorify -God in your body, and in your -spirit, which are God's.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Cor.</span> <small>I</small>, 30. But of him are ye -in Christ Jesus, who of God is -made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, -and sanctification, and -redemption.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rev.</span> <small>V</small>, 9. And they sung a new -song, saying, Thou art worthy -to take the book, and to open -the seals thereof: for thou wast -slain, and hast redeemed us to -God by thy blood out of every -kindred, and tongue, and people, -and nation.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rev.</span> <small>V</small>, 4. And I wept much, -because no man was found worthy -to open, and to read the book, -neither to look thereon.</p> - -<div class="pagenum"><a name="Page_94" id="Page_94">{94}</a></div> - -<h4>3. <span class="smcap">The Death of Christ a Sufficient Atonement</span><br /> -<i>for the Sins of the Whole World</i>.</h4> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>V</small>, 18. Therefore, as by the -offense of one judgment came -upon all men to condemnation, -even so by the righteousness of -one the free gift came upon all -men unto justification of life.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Heb.</span> <small>II</small>, 9. But we see Jesus, -who was made a little lower than -the angels for the suffering of -death, crowned with glory and -honor; that he by the grace of -God should taste death for every -man.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 John</span> <small>I</small>, 2. And he is the propitiation -for our sins: and not for -ours only, but also for the sins of -the whole world.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Cor.</span> <small>V</small>, 14. For the love of -Christ constraineth us; because -we thus judge, that if one died -for all, then were all dead:</p> - -<p>15. And that he died for all, -that they which live should not -henceforth live unto themselves, -but unto him which died for -them, and rose again.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Tim.</span> <small>II</small>, 6. Who gave himself -a ransom for all, to be testified in -due time.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Tim.</span> <small>IV</small>, 10. For therefore we -both labor and suffer reproach, -because we trust in the living -God who is the Savior of all men, -especially of those that believe.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">John</span> <small>IV</small>, 42. And said unto the -woman, Now we believe, not because -of thy saying: for we have -heard him ourselves, and know -that this is indeed the Christ, the -Savior of the world.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">John</span> <small>I</small>, 29. The next day John -seeth Jesus coming unto him, and -saith, Behold the Lamb of God, -which taketh away the sin of the -world!</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Isaiah</span> <small>LIII</small>, 6. All we like sheep -have gone astray; we have turned -every one to his own way; and -the Lord hath laid on him the -iniquity of us all.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">John</span> <small>III</small>, 16. For God so loved -the world, that he gave his only -begotten Son, that whosoever believeth -in him should not perish, -but have everlasting life.</p> - -<p>17. For God sent not his Son -into the world, to condemn the -world, but that the world through -him might be saved.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>III</small>, 25. Whom God hath -set forth to be a propitiation, -through faith in his blood, to declare -his righteousness for the -remission of sins that are past, -through the forbearance of God.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Gal.</span> <small>IV</small>, 4. But when the fullness -of the time was come, God -sent forth his Son, made of a woman, -made under the law,</p> - -<p>5. To redeem them that were -under the law, that we might receive -the adoption of sons.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 John</span> <small>IV</small>, 9. In this was manifested -the love of God toward us, -because that God sent his only begotten -Son into the world, that -we might live through him.</p> - -<p>10. Herein is love, not that we -loved God, but that he loved us, -and sent his Son to be the propitiation -for our sins.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Cor.</span> <small>V</small>, 18. And all things are -of God, who hath reconciled us to -himself by Jesus Christ, and hath -given to us the ministry of reconciliation;</p> - -<p>19. To wit, that God was in -Christ, reconciling the world unto -himself, not imputing their trespasses -unto them; and hath committed -unto us the word of reconciliation.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Eph.</span> <small>II</small>, 13. But now, in Christ -Jesus, ye, who sometime were far -off, are made nigh by the blood -of Christ.</p> - -<p>14. For he is our peace, who -hath made both one, and hath -broken down the middle wall of -partition between us;</p> - -<p>15. Having abolished in his -flesh the enmity, even the law of -commandments contained in ordinances: -for to make in himself -of twain one new man, so making -peace;</p> - -<p>16. And that he might reconcile -both unto God in one body by the -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_95" id="Page_95">{95}</a></span> -cross, having slain the enmity -thereby:</p> - -<p>17. And came and preached -peace to you which were afar off, -and to them that were nigh.</p> - -<p>18. For through him we both -have an access by one Spirit unto -the Father.</p> - -<p>19. Now therefore ye are no -more strangers and foreigners, -but fellow-citizens with the saints, -and of the household of God.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Col.</span> <small>I</small>, 20. And, having made -peace through the blood of his -cross, by him to reconcile all -things unto himself; by him, I -say, whether they be things in -earth, or things in heaven.</p> - -<p>21. And you, that were sometime -alienated, and enemies in -your mind by wicked works, yet -now hath he reconciled,</p> - -<p>22. In the body of his flesh -through death, to present you -holy, and unblamable, and unreprovable -in his sight.</p> - -<h4>4. <span class="smcap">The Death of Christ the Procuring Cause</span><br /> -<i>of Man's Salvation</i>.</h4> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>III</small>, 25. Whom God hath -set forth to be a propitiation, -through faith in his blood, to declare -his righteousness for the remission -of sins that are past, -through the forbearance of God.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Cor.</span> <small>V</small>, 18. And all things are -of God, who hath reconciled us to -himself by Jesus Christ, and hath -given to us the ministry of reconciliation;</p> - -<p>19. To wit, that God was in -Christ, reconciling the world unto -himself, not imputing their trespasses -unto them; and hath committed -unto us the word of reconciliation.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Eph.</span> <small>II</small>, 13. Wherefore I desire -that ye faint not at my tribulations -for you, which is your -glory.</p> - -<p>14. For this cause I bow my -knees unto the Father of our -Lord Jesus Christ,</p> - -<p>15. Of whom the whole family -in heaven and earth is named.</p> - -<p>16. That he would grant you, -according to the riches of his -glory, to be strengthened with -might by his Spirit in the inner -man;</p> - -<p>17. That Christ may dwell in -your hearts by faith; that ye, being -rooted and grounded in love,</p> - -<p>18. May be able to comprehend -with all saints what is the -breadth, and length, and depth, -and height;</p> - -<p>19. And to know the love of -Christ, which passeth knowledge, -that ye might be filled with all -the fullness of God.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Cor.</span> <small>I</small>, 30. But of him are ye -in Christ Jesus, who of God is -made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, -and sanctification, and -redemption.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Gal.</span> <small>IV</small>, 4. But when the fullness -of the time was come, God -sent forth his Son, made of a woman, -made under the law.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Gal.</span> <small>III</small>, 13. Christ hath redeemed -us from the curse of the -law, being made a curse for us: -for it is written, Cursed is every -one that hangeth on a tree.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Titus</span> <small>II</small>, 14. Who gave himself -for us, that he might redeem us -from all iniquity, and purify unto -himself a peculiar people, zealous -of good works.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Matt.</span> <small>XX</small>, 28. Even as the Son -of man came not to be ministered -unto, but to minister, and to give -his life a ransom for many.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Cor.</span> <small>VI</small>, 20. For ye are bought -with a price: therefore glorify -God in your body, and in your -spirit, which are God's.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>XX</small>, 28. Take heed therefore -unto yourselves, and to all -the flock over the which the Holy -Ghost hath made you overseers, -to feed the Church of God, which -he hath purchased with his own -blood.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Pet.</span> <small>I</small>, 18. Forasmuch as ye -know that ye are not redeemed -with corruptible things, as silver -and gold, from your vain conversation -received by tradition from -your fathers.</p> - -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_96" id="Page_96">{96}</a></span> -<span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>V</small>, 10. For if when we -were enemies, we were reconciled -to God by the death of his Son; -much more, being reconciled, we -shall be saved by his life.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Eph.</span> <small>I</small>, 7. In whom we have -redemption through his blood, -the forgiveness of sins, according -to the riches of his grace.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Col.</span> <small>I</small>, 14. In whom we have -redemption through his blood, -even the forgiveness of sins.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>III</small>, 24. Being justified -freely by his grace, through the -redemption that is in Christ Jesus.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Job</span> <small>XXXIII</small>, 24. Then he is gracious -unto him, and saith, Deliver -him from going down to the pit: -I have found a ransom.</p> - -<h4 class="smcap">5. Benefits of the Death of Christ.</h4> - -<h5>(1.) <i>Justification.</i></h5> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Cor.</span> <small>VI</small>, 11. And such were -some of you: but ye are washed, -but ye are sanctified, but ye are -justified in the name of the Lord -Jesus, and by the Spirit of our -God.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>XIII</small>, 39. And by him all -that believe are justified from all -things, from which ye could not -be justified by the law of Moses.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>III</small>, 24. Being justified -freely by his grace through the -redemption that is in Christ Jesus.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>VIII</small>, 1. There is therefore -now no condemnation to them -which are in Christ Jesus, who -walk not after the flesh, but after -the Spirit.</p> - -<p>2. For the law of the Spirit of -life in Christ Jesus hath made me -free from the law of sin and -death.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>VIII</small>, 33. Who shall lay -any thing to the charge of God's -elect? It is God that justifieth:</p> - -<p>34. Who is he that condemneth? -It is Christ that died, yea rather, -that is risen again, who is even -at the right hand of God, who -also maketh intercession for us.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">John</span> <small>X</small>, 9. I am the door: by -me if any man enter in, he shall -be saved, and shall go in and out, -and find pasture.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Cor.</span> <small>XV</small>, 57. But thanks be to -God, which giveth us the victory, -through our Lord Jesus Christ.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Gal.</span> <small>II</small>, 19. For I through the -law am dead to the law, that I -might live unto God.</p> - -<p>20. I am crucified with Christ: -nevertheless, I live; yet not I, -but Christ liveth in me: and the -life which I now live in the flesh, -I live by the faith of the Son of -God, who loved me, and gave -himself for me.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Eph.</span> <small>I</small>, 6. To the praise of the -glory of his grace, wherein he -hath made us accepted in the -Beloved:</p> - -<p>7. In whom we have redemption -through his blood, the forgiveness -of sins, according to the -riches of his grace.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Eph.</span> <small>II</small>, 18. For through him -we both have access by one Spirit -unto the Father.</p> - -<p>19. Now therefore ye are no -more strangers and foreigners, -but fellow-citizens with the saints, -and of the household of God.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Col.</span> <small>I</small>, 21. And you, that were -sometime alienated and enemies -in your mind by wicked works, -yet now hath he reconciled,</p> - -<p>22. In the body of his flesh -through death, to present you -holy and unblamable and unreprovable -in his sight:</p> - -<p>23. If ye continue in the faith -grounded and settled, and be not -moved away from the hope of -the Gospel, which ye have heard, -and which was preached to every -creature which is under heaven; -whereof I Paul am made a minister.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Heb.</span> <small>X</small>, 19. While Peter thought -on the vision, the Spirit said unto -him, Behold, three men seek thee.</p> - -<p>20. Arise therefore, and get thee -down, and go with them, doubting -nothing: for I have sent them.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 John</span> <small>II</small>, 12. I write unto you, -little children, because your sins -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_97" id="Page_97">{97}</a></span> -are forgiven you for his name's -sake.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>III</small>, 8. And not rather, (as -we be slanderously reported, and -as some affirm that we say,) Let -us do evil, that good may come? -whose damnation is just.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>V</small>, 16. And not as it was by -one that sinned, so is the gift. For -the judgment was by one to condemnation, -but the free gift is of -many offenses unto justification.</p> - -<p>17. For if by one man's offense -death reigned by one; much more -they which receive abundance of -grace, and of the gift of righteousness, -shall reign in life by -one, Jesus Christ.</p> - -<p>18. Therefore, as by the offense -of one judgment came upon all -men to condemnation, even so by -the righteousness of one the free -gift came upon all men unto justification -of life.</p> - -<p>19. For as by one man's disobedience -many were made sinners, -so by the obedience of one shall -many be made righteous.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>III</small>, 26. To declare, I say, -at this time his righteousness: -that he might be just, and the -justifier of him which believeth -in Jesus.</p> - -<p>27. Where is boasting then? It -is excluded. By what law? of -works? Nay, but by the law of -faith.</p> - -<p>28. Therefore we conclude, that -a man is justified by faith without -the deeds of the law.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Isaiah</span> <small>LIII</small>, 11. He shall see of -the travail of his soul, and shall -be satisfied: by his knowledge -shall my righteous servant justify -many; for he shall bear -their iniquities.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 John</span> <small>V</small>, 13. These things have -I written unto you that believe on -the name of the Son of God; that -ye may know that ye have eternal -life, and that ye may believe on -the name of the Son of God.</p> - -<h5>(2.) <i>Regeneration.</i></h5> - -<p><span class="smcap">Gal.</span> <small>II</small>, 20. I am crucified with -Christ: nevertheless I live; yet -not I, but Christ liveth in me: -and the life which I now live in -the flesh I live by the faith of the -Son of God, who loved me, and -gave himself for me.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Gal.</span> <small>V</small>, 24. And they that are -Christ's have crucified the flesh -with the affections and lusts.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Gal.</span> <small>VI</small>, 15. For in Christ Jesus -neither circumcision availeth any -thing, nor uncircumcision, but a -new creature.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Cor.</span> <small>V</small>, 17. Therefore, if any -man be in Christ, he is a new -creature: old things are passed -away; behold, all things are become -new.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>II</small>, 28. For he is not a Jew, -which is one outwardly; neither -is that circumcision, which is outward -in the flesh:</p> - -<p>29. But he is a Jew who is one -inwardly; and circumcision is -that of the heart, in the spirit, -and not in the letter; whose -praise is not of men, but of God.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Ezek.</span> <small>XXXVI</small>, 26. A new heart -also will I give you, and a new -spirit will I put within you: and -I will take away the stony heart -out of your flesh, and I will give -you a heart of flesh.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Eph.</span> <small>IV</small>, 22. That ye put off -concerning the former conversation -the old man, which is corrupt -according to the deceitful -lusts;</p> - -<p>23. And be renewed in the -spirit of your mind.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">John</span> <small>I</small>, 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:</p> - -<p>13. Which were born, not of -blood, nor of the will of the -flesh, nor of the will of man, but -of God.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Ezek.</span> <small>II</small>, 19. And I will give -them one heart, and I will put a -new spirit within you; and I will -take the stony heart out of their -flesh, and will give them a heart -of flesh:</p> - -<p>20. That they may walk in -my statutes, and keep mine -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_98" id="Page_98">{98}</a></span> -ordinances, and do them: and -they shall be my people, and I -will be their God.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Ezek.</span> <small>XXXVI</small>, 25. Then will I -sprinkle clean water upon you, -and ye shall be clean: from all -your filthiness, and from all your -idols, will I cleanse you.</p> - -<p>26. A new heart also will I give -you, and a new spirit will I put -within you: and I will take away -the stony heart out of your flesh, -and I will give you a heart of -flesh.</p> - -<p>27. And I will put my spirit -within you, and cause you to -walk in my statutes, and ye shall -keep my judgments, and do them.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Jer.</span> <small>XXIV</small>, 7. And I will give -them a heart to know me, that I -am the Lord: and they shall be -my people, and I will be their -God: for they shall return unto -me with their whole heart.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Jer.</span> <small>XXXI</small>, 33. But this shall be -the covenant that I will make -with the house of Israel; After -those days, saith the Lord, I will -put my law in their inward parts, -and write it in their hearts; and -will be their God, and they shall -be my people.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>III</small>, 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.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Heb.</span> <small>XI</small>, 6. But without faith it -is impossible to please him: for -he that cometh to God must believe -that he is, and that he is a -rewarder of them that diligently -seek him.</p> - -<h5>(3.) <i>Reconciliation.</i></h5> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>V</small>, 10. For if, when we -were enemies, we were reconciled -to God by the death of his Son, -much more, being reconciled, we -shall be saved by his life.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Eph.</span> <small>I</small>, 10. That in the dispensation -of the fullness of times he -might gather together in one all -things in Christ, both which are -in heaven, and which are on -earth; even in him.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Eph.</span> <small>II</small>, 16. And that he might -reconcile both unto God in one -body by the cross, having slain -the enmity thereby.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Col.</span> <small>I</small>, 19. For it pleased the -Father that in him should all -fullness dwell;</p> - -<p>20. And, having made peace -through the blood of his cross, -by him to reconcile all things -unto himself; by him, I say, -whether they be things in earth, -or things in heaven.</p> - -<p>21. And you, that were sometime -alienated and enemies in -your mind by wicked works, yet -now hath he reconciled.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Cor.</span> <small>V</small>, 18. And all things are -of God, who hath reconciled us to -himself by Jesus Christ, and hath -given to us the ministry of reconciliation;</p> - -<p>19. To wit, that God was in -Christ, reconciling the world unto -himself, not imputing their trespasses -unto them; and hath committed -unto us the word of reconciliation.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Eph.</span> <small>II</small>, 13. But now in Christ -Jesus ye who sometime were far -off are made nigh by the blood of -Christ.</p> - -<h5>(4.) <i>Adoption.</i></h5> - -<p><span class="smcap">Eph.</span> <small>II</small>, 13. But now, in Christ -Jesus, ye who sometime were far -off are made nigh by the blood of -Christ.</p> - -<p>14. For he is our peace, who -hath made both one, and hath -broken down the middle wall of -partition between us;</p> - -<p>15. Having abolished in his -flesh the enmity, even the law of -commandments contained in ordinances; -for to make in himself -of twain one new man, so -making peace;</p> - -<p>16. And that he might reconcile -both unto God in one body by the -cross, having slain the enmity -thereby:</p> - -<p>17. And came and preached -peace to you which were afar off, -and to them that were nigh.</p> - -<p>18. For through him we both -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_99" id="Page_99">{99}</a></span> -have access by one Spirit unto the -Father.</p> - -<p>19. Now therefore ye are no -more strangers and foreigners, -but fellow citizens with the -saints, and of the household of -God.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>V</small>, 10. For if, when we -were enemies, we were reconciled -to God by the death of his Son; -much more, being reconciled, we -shall be saved by his life.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Col.</span> <small>I</small>, 2. To the saints and -faithful brethren in Christ which -are at Colosse: Grace be unto you, -and peace, from God our Father -and the Lord Jesus Christ.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 John</span> <small>III</small>, 1. Behold what manner -of love the Father hath bestowed -upon us, that we should -be called the sons of God! therefore -the world knoweth us not, -because it knew him not.</p> - -<p>2. Beloved, now are we the sons -of God, and it doth not yet appear -what we shall be: but we know -that, when he shall appear, we -shall be like him; for we shall -see him as he is.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Gal.</span> <small>IV</small>, 5. To redeem them -that were under the law, that we -might receive the adoption of -sons.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Eph.</span> <small>I</small>, 5. Having predestinated -us unto the adoption of children -by Jesus Christ to himself, according -to the good pleasure of -his will.</p> - -<p>6. To the praise of the glory of -his grace, wherein he hath made -us accepted in the Beloved.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>VIII</small>, 15. For ye have not -received the spirit of bondage -again to fear; but ye have received -the Spirit of adoption, -whereby we cry, Abba, Father.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Cor.</span> <small>VI</small>, 16. And what agreement -hath the temple of God with -idols? for ye are the temple of -the living God; as God hath said, -I will dwell in them, and walk in -them; and I will be their God, -and they shall be my people.</p> - -<p>17. Wherefore come out from -among them, and be ye separate, -saith the Lord, and touch not the -unclean thing; and I will receive -you;</p> - -<p>18. And will be a Father unto -you, and ye shall be my sons and -daughters, saith the Lord Almighty.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">John</span> <small>I</small>, 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:</p> - -<p>13. Which were born, not of -blood, nor of the will of the flesh, -nor of the will of man, but of -God.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Heb.</span> <small>XII</small>, 7. If ye endure chastening, -God dealeth with you as -with sons: for what son is he -whom the father chasteneth not?</p> - -<p>8. But if ye be without chastisement, -whereof all are partakers, -then are ye bastards, and -not sons.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Hos.</span> <small>I</small>, 10. Yet the number of -the children of Israel shall be as -the sand of the sea, which can -not be measured nor numbered; -and it shall come to pass, that in -the place where it was said unto -them, Ye are not my people, there -shall it be said unto them, Ye are -the sons of the living God.</p> - -<h5>(5.) <i>Peace.</i></h5> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>I</small>, 7. To all that be in -Rome, beloved of God, called to -be saints: Grace to you, and -peace from God our Father, and -the Lord Jesus Christ.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Cor.</span> <small>I</small>, 3. Grace be unto you, -and peace, from God our Father, -and from the Lord Jesus Christ.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Cor.</span> <small>I</small>, 2. Grace be to you, and -peace, from God our Father, and -from the Lord Jesus Christ.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Gal.</span> <small>I</small>, 3. Grace be to you, and -peace, from God the Father, and -from our Lord Jesus Christ.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Phil.</span> <small>I</small>, 2. Grace be unto you, -and peace, from God our Father, -and from the Lord Jesus Christ.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>V</small>, 1. Therefore being justified -by faith, we have peace -with God, through our Lord Jesus -Christ.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Eph.</span> <small>II</small>, 14. For he is our peace, -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_100" id="Page_100">{100}</a></span> -who hath made both one, and -hath broken down the middle -wall of partition between us;</p> - -<p>15. Having abolished in his -flesh the enmity, even the law of -commandments contained in ordinances; -for to make in himself -of twain one new man, so making -peace.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Eph.</span> <small>VI</small>, 15. And your feet shod -with the preparation of the Gospel -of peace.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>X</small>, 15. And how shall they -preach, except they be sent? as -it is written, How beautiful are -the feet of them that preach the -Gospel of peace, and bring glad -tidings of good things!</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Phil.</span> <small>IV</small>, 7. And the peace of -God, which passeth all understanding, -shall keep your hearts -and minds through Christ Jesus.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>X</small>, 36. The word which -God sent unto the children of Israel, -preaching peace by Jesus -Christ: (he is Lord of all.)</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">John</span> <small>XVI</small>, 33. These things I -have spoken unto you, that in me -ye might have peace. In the -world ye shall have tribulation: -but be of good cheer; I have -overcome the world.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">John</span> <small>XIV</small>, 27. Peace I leave -with you, my peace I give unto -you: not as the world giveth, -give I unto you. Let not your -heart be troubled, neither let it -be afraid.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Zech.</span> <small>VI</small>, 13. Even he shall -build the temple of the Lord; and -he shall bear the glory, and shall -sit and rule upon his throne; and -he shall be a priest upon his -throne: and the counsel of peace -shall be between them both.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Zech.</span> <small>IX</small>, 10. And I will cut off -the chariot from Ephraim, and -the horse from Jerusalem, and the -battle bow shall be cut off: and -he shall speak peace unto the -heathen: and his dominion shall -be from sea even to sea, and from -the river even to the ends of the -earth.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Eph.</span> <small>II</small>, 13. But now, in Christ -Jesus, ye, who sometime were far -off, are made nigh by the blood -of Christ.</p> - -<p>14. For he is our peace, who -hath made both one, and hath -broken down the middle wall of -partition between us;</p> - -<p>15. Having abolished in his -flesh the enmity, even the law of -commandments contained in ordinances: -for to make in himself -of twain one new man, so making -peace;</p> - -<p>16. And that he might reconcile -both unto God in one body by the -cross, having slain the enmity -thereby:</p> - -<p>17. And came and preached -peace to you which were afar off, -and to them that were nigh.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Isaiah</span> <small>IX</small>, 6. For unto us a -child is born, unto us a son is -given: and the government shall -be upon his shoulder: and his -name shall be called Wonderful, -Counselor, the mighty God, the -everlasting Father, the Prince of -Peace.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Isaiah</span> <small>LIII</small>, 5. But he was -wounded for our trangressions, he -was bruised for our iniquities; -the chastisement of our peace was -upon him; and with his stripes -we are healed.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Isaiah</span> <small>LIV</small>, 10. For the mountains -shall depart, and the hills be -removed; but my kindness shall -not depart from thee, neither -shall the covenant of my peace -be removed, saith the Lord that -hath mercy on thee.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Ezek.</span> <small>XXXIV</small>, 25. And I will -make with them a covenant of -peace, and will cause the evil -beasts to cease out of the land: -and they shall dwell safely in -the wilderness, and sleep in the -woods.</p> - -<h5>(6.) <i>Witness of the Spirit.</i></h5> - -<p><span class="smcap">Gal.</span> <small>IV</small>, 5. To redeem them that -were under the law, that we -might receive the adoption of sons.</p> - -<p>6. And because ye are sons, -God hath sent forth the Spirit of -his Son into your hearts, crying, -Abba, Father.</p> - -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_101" id="Page_101">{101}</a></span> -7. Wherefore thou art no more -a servant, but a son; and if a -son, then an heir of God through -Christ.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>VIII</small>, 14. For as many as -are led by the Spirit of God, they -are the sons of God.</p> - -<p>15. For ye have not received -the spirit of bondage again to -fear; but ye have received the -Spirit of adoption, whereby we -cry, Abba, Father.</p> - -<p>16. The Spirit itself beareth -witness with our spirit, that we -are the children of God.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 John</span> <small>V</small>, 9. If we receive the -witness of men, the witness of -God is greater: for this is the witness -of God which he hath testified -of his Son.</p> - -<p>10. He that believeth on the -Son of God hath the witness in -himself: he that believeth not -God, hath made him a liar; because -he believeth not the record -that God gave of his Son.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 John</span> <small>II</small>, 27. But the anointing -which ye have received of him -abideth in you, and ye need not -that any man teach you: but as -the same anointing teacheth you -of all things, and is truth, and is -no lie, and even as it hath taught -you, ye shall abide in him.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Cor.</span> <small>I</small>, 21. Now he which -stablisheth us with you in Christ, -and hath anointed us, is God;</p> - -<p>22. Who hath also sealed us, -and given the earnest of the Spirit -in our hearts.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Eph.</span> <small>I</small>, 13. In whom ye also -trusted, after that ye heard the -word of truth, the Gospel of your -salvation: in whom also after -that ye believed, ye were sealed -with that holy Spirit of promise,</p> - -<p>14. Which is the earnest of our -inheritance until the redemption -of the purchased possession, unto -the praise of his glory.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Eph.</span> <small>IV</small>, 30. And grieve not the -Holy Spirit of God, whereby ye -are sealed unto the day of redemption.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Tim.</span> <small>II</small>, 19. Nevertheless the -foundation of God standeth sure, -having this seal, The Lord knoweth -them that are his. And, Let -every one that nameth the name -of Christ depart from iniquity.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Luke</span> <small>XII</small>, 11. And when they -bring you unto the synagogues, -and unto magistrates, and powers, -take ye no thought how or what -thing ye shall answer, or what ye -shall say:</p> - -<p>12. For the Holy Ghost shall -teach you in the same hour what -ye ought to say.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">John</span> <small>XVI</small>, 7. Nevertheless, I tell -you the truth: It is expedient for -you that I go away: for if I go -not away, the Comforter will not -come unto you; but if I depart, I -will send him unto you.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">John</span> <small>XVI</small>, 13. Howbeit, when -he, the Spirit of truth is come, he -will guide you into all truth: for -he shall not speak of himself; -but whatsoever he shall hear, that -shall he speak: and he will shew -you things to come.</p> - -<p>14. He shall glorify me: for he -shall receive of mine, and shall -shew it unto you.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>V</small>, 5. And hope maketh -not ashamed: because the love of -God is shed abroad in our hearts, -by the Holy Ghost which is given -unto us.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 John</span> <small>V</small>, 20. And we know -that the Son of God is come, and -hath given us an understanding, -that we may know him that is -true; and we are in him that is -true, even in his Son Jesus Christ. -This is the true God, and eternal -life.</p> - -<h5>(7.) <i>Sanctification.</i></h5> - -<p><span class="smcap">Col.</span> <small>III</small>, 9. Lie not one to another, -seeing that ye have put off -the old man with his deeds.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Eph.</span> <small>IV</small>, 22. That ye put off -concerning the former conversation -the old man, which is corrupt -according to the deceitful -lusts:</p> - -<p>23. And be renewed in the -spirit of your mind;</p> - -<p>24. And that ye put on the new -man, which after God is created -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_102" id="Page_102">{102}</a></span> -in righteousness and true holiness.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>VI</small>, 4. Therefore we are -buried with him by baptism into -death: that like as Christ was -raised up from the dead by the -glory of the Father, even so we -also should walk in newness of -life.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">John</span> <small>XVII</small>, 17. Sanctify them -through thy truth: thy word is -truth.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Col.</span> <small>I</small>, 12. Giving thanks unto -the Father, which hath made us -meet to be partakers of the inheritance -of the saints in light.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Thess.</span> <small>IV</small>, 3. For this is the -will of God, even your sanctification, -that ye should abstain from -fornication.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Thess.</span> <small>V</small>, 23. And the very -God of peace sanctify you wholly; -and I pray God your whole spirit, -and soul, and body, be preserved -blameless unto the coming of our -Lord Jesus Christ.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Lev.</span> <small>XX</small>, 8. And ye shall keep -my statutes, and do them: I am -the Lord which sanctify you.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Lev.</span> <small>XI</small>, 44. For I am the Lord -your God: ye shall therefore -sanctify yourselves, and ye shall -be holy; for I am holy: neither -shall ye defile yourselves with -any manner of creeping thing -that creepeth upon the earth.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>XV</small>, 16. That I should be -the minister of Jesus Christ to -the Gentiles, ministering the Gospel -of God, that the offering up of -the Gentiles might be acceptable, -being sanctified by the Holy -Ghost.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Cor.</span> <small>III</small>, 18. But we all, with -open face beholding as in a glass -the glory of the Lord, are changed -into the same image from glory to -glory, even as by the Spirit of the -Lord.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Thess.</span> <small>II</small>, 13. But we are -bound to give thanks always to -God for you, brethren beloved of -the Lord, because God hath from -the beginning chosen you to salvation -through sanctification of -the Spirit, and belief of the truth.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>XX</small>, 32. And now, brethren, -I commend you to God, and -to the word of his grace, which is -able to build you up, and to give -you an inheritance among all -them which are sanctified.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Jer.</span> <small>IV</small>, 14. O Jerusalem, wash -thy heart from wickedness, that -thou mayest be saved. How long -shall thy vain thoughts lodge -within thee?</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Heb.</span> <small>X</small>, 22. Let us draw near -with a true heart, in full assurance -of faith, having our hearts -sprinkled from an evil conscience, -and our bodies washed with pure -water.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rev.</span> <small>I</small>, 5. And from Jesus -Christ, who is the faithful Witness, -and the first-begotten of the -dead, and the Prince of the kings -of the earth. Unto him that -loved us, and washed us from our -sins in his own blood,</p> - -<p>6. And hath made us kings and -priests unto God and his father; -to him be glory and dominion forever -and ever. Amen.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rev.</span> <small>VII</small>, 14. And I said unto -him, Sir, thou knowest. And he -said to me, These are they which -came out of great tribulation, and -have washed their robes, and -made them white in the blood of -the Lamb.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Isaiah</span> <small>I</small>, 18. Come now, and let -us reason together, saith the Lord: -though your sins be as scarlet, -they shall be as white as snow; -though they be red like crimson, -they shall be as wool.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>LI</small>, 2. Wash me thoroughly -from mine iniquity, and -cleanse me from my sin.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>LI</small>, 7. Purge me with -hyssop, and I shall be clean: -wash me, and I shall be whiter -than snow.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>LI</small>, 10. Create in me a -clean heart, O God; and renew a -right spirit within me.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Jer.</span> <small>XXXIII</small>, 8. And I will cleanse -them from all their iniquity, -whereby they have sinned against -me: and I will pardon all their -iniquities, whereby they have -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_103" id="Page_103">{103}</a></span> -sinned, and whereby they have -transgressed against me.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Ezek.</span> <small>XXXVI</small>, 25. Then will I -sprinkle clean water upon you, -and ye shall be clean: from all -your filthiness, and from all your -idols, will I cleanse you.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Cor.</span> <small>VII</small>, 1. Having therefore -these promises, dearly beloved, -let us cleanse ourselves from all -filthiness of the flesh and spirit, -perfecting holiness in the fear of -God.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Pet.</span> <small>I</small>, 22. Seeing ye have purified -your souls in obeying the -truth through the Spirit unto unfeigned -love of the brethren, see -that ye love one another with a -pure heart fervently.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 John</span> <small>III</small>, 3. And every man -that hath this hope in him purifieth -himself, even as he is pure.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">James</span> <small>IV</small>, 8. Draw nigh to God, -and he will draw nigh to you. -Cleanse your hands, ye sinners, -and purify your hearts, ye double-minded.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Titus</span> <small>II</small>, 14. Who gave himself -for us, that he might redeem us -from all iniquity, and purify unto -himself a peculiar people, zealous -of good works.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Heb.</span> <small>I</small>, 3. Who being the brightness -of his glory, and the express -image of his person, and upholding -all things by the word of his -power, when he had by himself -purged our sins, sat down on the -right hand of the Majesty on high.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Mal.</span> <small>III</small>, 2. But who may abide -the day of his coming? and who -shall stand when he appeareth? -for he is like a refiner's fire, and -like fuller's soap:</p> - -<p>3. And he shall sit as a refiner -and purifier of silver: and he -shall purify the sons of Levi, -and purge them as gold and silver, -that they may offer unto the -Lord an offering in righteousness.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Isaiah</span> <small>I</small>, 25. And I will turn -my hand upon thee, and purely -purge away thy dross, and take -away all thy tin.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>LXV</small>, 3. Iniquities prevail -against me: as for our transgressions, -thou shalt purge them away.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Zech.</span> <small>XIII</small>, 9. And I will bring -the third part through the fire, -and will refine them as silver is -refined, and will try them as gold -is tried: they shall call on my -name, and I will hear them: I -will say, It is my people; and -they shall say, The Lord is my -God.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Isaiah</span> <small>VI</small>, 7. And he laid it -upon my mouth, and said, Lo, -this hath touched thy lips; and -thine iniquity is taken away, and -thy sin purged.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Cor.</span> <small>I</small>, 2. Unto the church of -God which is at Corinth, to them -that are sanctified in Christ Jesus, -called to be saints, with all that in -every place call upon the name of -Jesus Christ our Lord, both theirs -and ours.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Cor.</span> <small>VI</small>, 11. And such were -some of you: but ye are washed, -but ye are sanctified, but ye are -justified in the name of the Lord -Jesus, and by the spirit of our -God.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Titus</span> <small>III</small>, 5. Not by works of -righteousness which we have -done, but according to his mercy -he saved us, by the washing of -regeneration, and renewing of -the Holy Ghost.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Heb.</span> <small>II</small>, 11. For both he that -sanctifieth, and they who are -sanctified, are all of one: for -which cause he is not ashamed -to call them brethren.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Heb.</span> <small>X</small>, 10. By the which will -we are sanctified through the -offering of the body of Jesus -Christ once for all.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Heb.</span> <small>XIII</small>, 12. Wherefore Jesus -also, that he might sanctify the -people with his own blood, suffered -without the gate.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>VI</small>, 22. But now being -made free from sin, and become -servants to God, ye have your -fruit unto holiness, and the end -everlasting life.</p> - -<hr /> - -<div class="pagenum"><a name="Page_104" id="Page_104">{104}</a></div> - -<h3>CHAPTER II.<br /> - -<small>BENEFITS OF THE DEATH OF CHRIST.<br /> - - CONDITIONS OF SALVATION.</small></h3> - - -<h4 class="smcap">1. Repentance—Faith the Instrumental<br /> - Cause of Man's Salvation.</h4> - -<p><span class="smcap">Gal.</span> <small>II</small>, 16. Knowing that a -man is not justified by the works -of the law, but by the faith of -Jesus Christ, even we have believed -in Jesus Christ, that we -might be justified by the faith of -Christ, and not by the works of -the law, for by the works of the -law shall no flesh be justified.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Heb.</span> <small>XI</small>, 16. But now they desire -a better country, that is, a -heavenly: wherefore God is not -ashamed to be called their God: -for he hath prepared for them a -city.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>IV</small>, 5. But to him that -worketh not, but believeth on -him that justifieth the ungodly, -his faith is counted for righteousness.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>X</small>, 4. For Christ is the end -of the law for righteousness to -every one that believeth.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>X</small>, 43. To him give all the -prophets witness, that through -his name whosoever believeth in -him shall receive remission of -sins.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>XVI</small>, 31. And they said, -Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, -and thou shalt be saved, and thy -house.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">John</span> <small>VI</small>, 28. Then said they -unto him, What shall we do, that -we might work the works of God?</p> - -<p>29. Jesus answered and said -unto them, This is the work of -God, that ye believe on him whom -he hath sent.</p> - -<p>30. They said therefore unto -him, What sign showest thou -then, that we may see, and believe -thee? what dost thou work?</p> - -<p>31. Our fathers did eat manna -in the desert; as it is written, He -gave them bread from heaven to -eat.</p> - -<p>32. Then Jesus said unto them, -Verily, verily, I say unto you, -Moses gave you not that bread -from heaven; but my Father -giveth you the true bread from -heaven.</p> - -<p>33. For the bread of God is he -which cometh down from heaven, -and giveth life unto the world.</p> - -<p>34. Then said they unto him, -Lord, evermore give us this bread.</p> - -<p>35. And Jesus said unto them, -I am the bread of life: he that -cometh to me shall never hunger; -and he that believeth on me -shall never thirst.</p> - -<p>36. But I said unto you, that -ye also have seen me, and believe -not.</p> - -<p>37. All that the Father giveth -me shall come to me; and him -that cometh to me I will in no -wise cast out.</p> - -<p>38. For I came down from -heaven, not to do mine own will, -but the will of him that sent me.</p> - -<p>39. And this is the Father's will -which hath sent me, that of all -which he hath given me I should -lose nothing, but should raise it -up again at the last day.</p> - -<p>40. And this is the will of him -that sent me, that every one -which seeth the Son, and believeth -on him, may have everlasting -life: and I will raise him up at -the last day.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">John</span> <small>III</small>, 16. For God so loved -the world, that he gave his only -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_105" id="Page_105">{105}</a></span> -begotten Son, that whosoever believeth -in him should not perish, -but have everlasting life.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">John</span> <small>III</small>, 36. He that believeth -on the Son hath everlasting life: -and he that believeth not the Son -shall not see life; but the wrath -of God abideth on him.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">John</span> <small>I</small>, 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.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Mark</span> <small>I</small>, 15. And saying, The -time is fulfilled, and the kingdom -of God is at hand: repent ye, and -believe the Gospel.</p> - -<p>16. Now as he walked by the -sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and -Andrew his brother casting a -net into the sea: for they were -fishers.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>X</small>, 9. That if thou shalt -confess with thy mouth the Lord -Jesus, and shalt believe in thy -heart that God hath raised him -from the dead, thou shalt be -saved.</p> - -<p>10. For with the heart man believeth -unto righteousness; and -with the mouth confession is -made unto salvation.</p> - -<p>11. For the Scripture saith, Whosoever -believeth on him shall not -be ashamed.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 John</span> <small>V</small>, 12. He that hath the -Son, hath life; and he that hath -not the Son of God, hath not life.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Cor.</span> <small>V</small>, 7. For we walk by -faith, not by sight.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Gal.</span> <small>II</small>, 20. I am crucified with -Christ: nevertheless I live; yet -not I, but Christ liveth in me: -and the life which I now live in -the flesh I live by the faith of the -Son of God, who loved me, and -gave himself for me.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Heb.</span> <small>XI</small>, 7. By faith Noah, being -warned of God of things not -seen as yet, moved with fear, -prepared an ark to the saving of -his house; by the which he condemned -the world, and became -heir of the righteousness which -is by faith.</p> - -<p>8. By faith Abraham, when he -was called to go out into a place -which he should after receive for -an inheritance, obeyed; and he -went out not knowing whither -he went.</p> - -<p>9. By faith he sojourned in the -land of promise, and in a strange -country, dwelling in tabernacles -with Isaac and Jacob, the heirs -with him of the same promise:</p> - -<p>10. For he looked for a city -which hath foundations, whose -builder and maker is God.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Heb.</span> <small>XI</small>, 32. And what shall I -say more? for the time would fail -me to tell of Gideon, and of Barak, -and of Samson, and of Jephthah, -of David also, and Samuel, and -of the prophets:</p> - -<p>33. Who through faith subdued -kingdoms, wrought righteousness, -obtained promises, stopped -the mouths of lions,</p> - -<p>33. Quenched the violence of -fire, escaped the edge of the -sword, out of weakness were -made strong, waxed valiant in -fight, turned to flight the armies -of the aliens.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Peter</span> <small>I</small>, 8. Whom having not -seen, ye love; in whom, though -now ye see him not, yet believing, -ye rejoice with joy unspeakable -and full of glory:</p> - -<p>9. Receiving the end of your -faith, even the salvation of your -souls.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 John</span> <small>V</small>, 4. For whatsoever -is born of God overcometh the -world: and this is the victory -that overcometh the world, even -our faith.</p> - -<p>5. Who is he that overcometh -the world, but he that believeth -that Jesus is the Son of God?</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Col.</span> <small>I</small>, 23. If ye continue in the -faith grounded and settled, and be -not moved away from the hope of -the Gospel, which ye have heard, -and which was preached to every -creature which is under heaven; -whereof I Paul am made a minister.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Col.</span> <small>II</small>, 6. As ye have therefore -received Christ Jesus the Lord, -so walk ye in him:</p> - -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_106" id="Page_106">{106}</a></span> -7. Rooted and built up in him, -and stablished in the faith, as -ye have been taught, abounding -therein with thanksgiving.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Heb.</span> <small>X</small>, 23. Then called he -them in, and lodged them. And -on the morrow Peter went away -with them, and certain brethren -from Joppa accompanied -him.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Pet.</span> <small>V</small>, 8. Be sober, be vigilant, -because your adversary the -devil, as a roaring lion, walketh -about, seeking whom he may devour:</p> - -<p>9. Whom resist steadfast in the -faith, knowing that the same afflictions -are accomplished in your -brethren that are in the world.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>V</small>, 1. Therefore being justified -by faith, we have peace -with God, through our Lord Jesus -Christ:</p> - -<p>2. By whom also we have access -by faith into this grace -wherein we stand, and rejoice in -hope of the glory of God.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Eph.</span> <small>II</small>, 8. For by grace are ye -saved, through faith; and that -not of yourselves: it is the gift -of God.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Gal.</span> <small>V</small>, 6. For in Jesus Christ -neither circumcision availeth any -thing, nor uncircumcision; but -faith which worketh by love.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>XV</small>, 9. And put no difference -between us and them, purifying -their hearts by faith.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Titus</span> <small>I</small>, 1. Paul, a servant of -God, and an apostle of Jesus -Christ, according to the faith of -God's elect, and the acknowledging -of the truth which is after -godliness.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>I</small>, 17. For therein is the -righteousness of God revealed from -faith to faith: as it is written, The -just shall live by faith.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>IX</small>, 30. What shall we say -then? That the Gentiles which -followed not after righteousness, -have attained to righteousness, -even the righteousness which is -of faith:</p> - -<p>31. But Israel, which followed -after the law of righteousness, -hath not attained to the law of -righteousness.</p> - -<p>32. Wherefore? Because they -sought it not by faith, but as it -were by the works of the law. -For they stumbled at that stumbling -stone.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>I</small>, 5. By whom we have -received grace and apostleship, -for obedience to the faith among -all nations, for his name.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Tim.</span> <small>I</small>, 19. Holding faith and -a good conscience; which some -having put away, concerning faith -have made shipwreck.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Tim.</span> <small>III</small>, 9. Holding the mystery -of the faith in a pure conscience.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Tim.</span> <small>IV</small>, 1. Now the Spirit -speaketh expressly, that in the -latter times some shall depart -from the faith, giving heed to seducing -spirits, and doctrines of -devils.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Tim.</span> <small>V</small>, 12. Having damnation, -because they have cast off their -first faith.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Heb.</span> <small>XI</small>, 6. But without faith it -is impossible to please him: for -he that cometh to God must believe -that he is, and that he is a -rewarder of them that diligently -seek him.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rev.</span> <small>XIV</small>, 12. Here is the patience -of the saints: here are they -that keep the commandments of -God, and the faith of Jesus.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Gal.</span> <small>III</small>, 22. But the Scripture -hath concluded all under sin, -that the promise by faith of Jesus -Christ might be given to them -that believe.</p> - -<p>23. But before faith came, we -were kept under the law, shut up -unto the faith which should afterward -be revealed.</p> - -<p>24. Wherefore the law was our -school-master to bring us unto -Christ, that we might be justified -by faith.</p> - -<p>25. But after that faith is come, -we are no longer under a school-master.</p> - -<p>26. For ye are all the children -of God by faith in Christ -Jesus.</p> - -<div class="pagenum"><a name="Page_107" id="Page_107">{107}</a></div> - -<h4 class="smcap">2. The Holy Spirit the Efficient<br /> - Cause of Man's Salvation.</h4> - -<p><span class="smcap">John</span> <small>III</small>, 5. Jesus answered, -Verily, verily, I say unto thee, -Except a man be born of water -and of the Spirit, he can not enter -into the kingdom of God.</p> - -<p>6. That which is born of the -flesh is flesh; and that which is -born of the Spirit is spirit.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>LI</small>, 10. Create in me a -clean heart, O God; and renew a -right spirit within me.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Jer.</span> <small>XXIV</small>, 7. And I will give -them an heart to know me, that I -am the Lord: and they shall be -my people, and I will be their -God: for they shall return unto -me with their whole heart.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>CXIX</small>, 32. And I will run -the way of thy commandments, -when thou shalt enlarge my -heart.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Jer.</span> <small>XXXI</small>, 33. But this shall be -the covenant that I will make -with the house of Israel; After -those days, saith the Lord, I will -put my law in their inward parts, -and write it in their hearts; and -will be their God, and they shall -be my people.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Ezek.</span> <small>XI</small>, 19. And I will give -them one heart, and I will put a -new spirit within you; and I will -take the stony heart out of their -flesh, and will give them an heart -of flesh:</p> - -<p>20. That they may walk in my -statutes, and keep mine ordinances, -and do them: and they -shall be my people, and I will be -their God.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Ezek.</span> <small>XXXVI</small>, 25. Then will I -sprinkle clean water upon you, -and ye shall be clean: from all -your filthiness, and from all your -idols, will I cleanse you.</p> - -<p>26. A new heart also will I give -you, and a new spirit will I put -within you: and I will take away -the stony heart out of your flesh, -and I will give you an heart of -flesh.</p> - -<p>27. And I will put my Spirit -within you, and cause you to -walk in my statutes, and ye shall -keep my judgments, and do them.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Deut.</span> <small>XXX</small>, 6. And the Lord -thy God will circumcise thine -heart, and the heart of thy seed, -to love the Lord thy God with all -thine heart, and with all thy soul, -that thou mayest live.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">John</span> <small>I</small>, 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:</p> - -<p>13. Which were born, not of -blood, nor of the will of the flesh, -nor of the will of man, but of -God.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>XXXII</small>, 1. Blessed is he -whose transgression is forgiven, -whose sin is covered.</p> - -<p>2. Blessed is the man unto -whom the Lord imputeth not iniquity, -and in whose spirit there -is no guile.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>LXV</small>, 3. Iniquities prevail -against me: as for our transgressions, -thou shalt purge them -away.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Jer.</span> <small>XXXIII</small>, 8. And I will -cleanse them from their iniquity, -whereby they have sinned against -me; and I will pardon all their -iniquities, whereby they have -sinned, and whereby they have -transgressed against me.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>LI</small>, 7. Purge me with -hyssop, and I shall be clean: -wash me, and I shall be whiter -than snow.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>VIII</small>, 14. For as many as -are led by the Spirit of God, they -are the sons of God.</p> - -<p>15. For ye have not received the -spirit of bondage again to fear; -but ye have received the Spirit of -adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, -Father.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>VIII</small>, 9. But ye are not in -the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so -be that the Spirit of God dwell in -you. Now, if any man have not -the Spirit of Christ, he is none of -his.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Cor.</span> <small>III</small>, 3. Forasmuch as ye -are manifestly declared to be the -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_108" id="Page_108">{108}</a></span> -epistle of Christ ministered by us, -written not with ink, but with -the Spirit of the living God; not -in tables of stone, but in fleshly -tables of the heart.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Joel</span> <small>II</small>, 28. And it shall come -to pass afterward, that I will pour -out my Spirit upon all flesh; and -your sons and your daughters -shall prophesy, your old men -shall dream dreams, your young -men shall see visions:</p> - -<p>29. And also upon the servants -and upon the handmaids in those -days will I pour out my Spirit.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Zech.</span> <small>IV</small>, 6. Then he answered -and spake unto me, saying, This -is the word of the Lord unto -Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, -nor by power, but by my Spirit, -saith the Lord of hosts.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Gal.</span> <small>IV</small>, 29. But as then he that -was born after the flesh persecuted -him that was born after the Spirit, -even so it is now.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>XV</small>, 16. That I should be -the minister of Jesus Christ to -the Gentiles, ministering the Gospel -of God, that the offering up of -the Gentiles might be acceptable, -being sanctified by the Holy Ghost.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>V</small>, 5. And hope maketh -not ashamed: because the love of -God is shed abroad in our hearts, -by the Holy Ghost which is given -unto us.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Thess.</span> <small>II</small>, 13. But we are -bound to give thanks always to -God for you, brethren beloved of -the Lord, because God hath from -the beginning chosen you to salvation -through sanctification of -the Spirit, and belief of the -truth.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Titus</span> <small>III</small>, 5. Not by works of -righteousness which we have -done, but according to his mercy -he saved us, by the washing of -regeneration, and renewing of the -Holy Ghost.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Eph.</span> <small>IV</small>, 30. And grieve not the -Holy Spirit of God, whereby ye -are sealed unto the day of redemption.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Cor.</span> <small>II</small>, 10. But God hath revealed -them unto us by his Spirit: -for the Spirit searcheth all things, -yea, the deep things of God.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">John</span> <small>XIV</small>, 26. But the Comforter, -which is the Holy Ghost, -whom the Father will send in my -name, he shall teach you all -things, and bring all things to -your remembrance, whatsoever I -have said unto you.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">John</span> <small>XVI</small>, 13. Howbeit, when -he, the Spirit of truth is come, he -will guide you into all truth: for -he shall not speak of himself; -but whatsoever he shall hear, that -shall he speak: and he will shew -you things to come.</p> - -<hr /> - -<h3>CHAPTER III.<br /> -<small>FURTHER BENEFITS OF THE DEATH OF CHRIST.</small></h3> - -<h4 class="smcap">1. The Right to Pray.</h4> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Tim.</span> <small>II</small>, 8. I will therefore -that men pray every-where, lifting -up holy hands, without wrath -and doubting.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>XXXIV</small>, 15. The eyes of -the Lord are upon the righteous; -and his ears are open unto their -cry.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Pet.</span> <small>III</small>, 12. For the eyes of the -Lord are over the righteous, and -his ears are open unto their -prayers: but the face of the Lord -is against them that do evil.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>XXXIV</small>, 17. The righteous -cry, and the Lord heareth, and -delivereth them out of all their -troubles.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Eph.</span> <small>VI</small>, 18. Praying always -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_109" id="Page_109">{109}</a></span> -with all prayer and supplication -in the Spirit, and watching thereunto -with all perseverance and -supplication for all saints.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Jude</span> <small>I</small>, 20. But ye, beloved, -building up yourselves on your -most holy faith, praying in the -Holy Ghost.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Heb.</span> <small>X</small>, 22. Let us draw near -with a true heart, in full assurance -of faith, having our hearts -sprinkled from an evil conscience, -and our bodies washed with pure -water.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Heb.</span> <small>XI</small>, 6. But without faith it -is impossible to please him: for -he that cometh to God, must believe -that he is, and that he is a -rewarder of them that diligently -seek him.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">James</span> <small>I</small>, 6. But let him ask in -faith, nothing wavering. For he -that wavereth is like a wave of -the sea driven with the wind and -tossed.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>LXII</small>, 8. Trust in him at -all times; ye people, pour out -your hearts before him: God is a -refuge for us.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>CXLV</small>, 18. The Lord is -nigh unto all them that call upon -him, to all that call upon him in -truth.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Jer.</span> <small>XXIX</small>, 13. And ye shall -seek me, and find me, when ye -shall search for me with all your -heart.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Lam.</span> <small>III</small>, 41. Let us lift up our -heart with our hands unto God in -the heavens.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">John</span> <small>IX</small>, 31. Now we know that -God heareth not sinners: but if -any man be a worshiper of God, -and doeth his will, him he heareth.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Cor.</span> <small>VII</small>, 14. For if I have -boasted any thing to him of you, -I am not ashamed; but as we -spake all things to you in truth, -even so our boasting, which I -made before Titus, is found a -truth.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Matt.</span> <small>VI</small>, 9. After this manner -therefore pray ye: Our Father -which art in heaven, Hallowed be -thy name.</p> - -<p>10. Thy kingdom come. Thy -will be done in earth as it is in -heaven.</p> - -<p>11. Give us this day our daily -bread.</p> - -<p>12. And forgive us our debts, as -we forgive our debtors.</p> - -<p>13. And lead us not into temptation, -but deliver us from evil. -For thine is the kingdom, and the -power, and the glory, forever. -Amen.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Kings</span> <small>XVIII</small>, 28. And they -cried aloud, and cut themselves -after their manner with knives -and lancets, till the blood gushed -out upon them.</p> - -<p>29. And it came to pass, when -midday was past, and they prophesied -until the time of the offering -of the evening sacrifice, that -there was neither voice, nor any -to answer, nor any that regarded.</p> - -<p>30. And Elijah said unto all the -people, Come near unto me. And -all the people came near unto -him. And he repaired the altar -of the Lord that was broken -down.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>LXXXVII</small>, 2. The Lord -loveth the gates of Zion more than -all the dwellings of Jacob.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>CXVI</small>, 18. I will pay my -vows unto the Lord now in the -presence of all his people,</p> - -<p>19. In the courts of the Lord's -house, in the midst of thee, O -Jerusalem. Praise ye the Lord.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Isaiah</span> <small>LVI</small>, 7. Even them will I -bring to my holy mountain, and -make them joyful in my house of -prayer: their burnt-offerings and -their sacrifices shall be accepted -upon mine altar; for mine house -shall be called a house of prayer -for all people.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Hosea</span> <small>XIV</small>, 2. Take with you -words, and turn to the Lord: say -unto him, Take away all iniquity, -and receive us graciously: so will -we render the calves of our lips.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Matt.</span> <small>XXVI</small>, 41. Watch and -pray, that ye enter not into -temptation: the spirit indeed is -willing, but the flesh is weak.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Luke</span> <small>XVIII</small>, 1. And he spake a -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_110" id="Page_110">{110}</a></span> -parable unto them to this end, -that men ought always to pray, -and not to faint.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>II</small>, 42. And they continued -steadfastly in the apostles' -doctrine and fellowship, and in -breaking of bread, and in prayers.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>X</small>, 2. A devout man, and -one that feared God with all his -house, which gave much alms to -the people, and prayed to God -always.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Heb.</span> <small>V</small>, 7. Who in the days of -his flesh, when he had offered up -prayers and supplications with -strong crying and tears unto him -that was able to save him from -death, and was heard in that he -feared.</p> - -<h4 class="smcap">2. The Power of Prayer.</h4> - -<p><span class="smcap">Matt.</span> <small>XVIII</small>, 19. Again I say -unto you, that if two of you shall -agree on earth as touching any -thing that they shall ask, it shall -be done for them of my Father -which is in heaven.</p> - -<p>20. For where two or three are -gathered together in my name, -there am I in the midst of them.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Matt.</span> <small>XXI</small>, 22. And all things, -whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer -believing, ye shall receive.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">James</span> <small>V</small>, 15. And the prayer of -faith shall save the sick, and the -Lord shall raise him up; and if -he have committed sins, they -shall be forgiven him.</p> - -<p>16. Confess your faults one to -another, and pray one for another, -that ye may be healed. -The effectual fervent prayer of a -righteous man availeth much.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">John</span> <small>XV</small>, 7. If ye abide in -me, and my words abide in you, -ye shall ask what ye will, and it -shall be done unto you.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">John</span> <small>XVI</small>, 23. And in that day -ye shall ask me nothing. Verily, -verily, I say unto you, whatsoever -ye shall ask the Father in -my name, he will give it you.</p> - -<p>24. Hitherto have ye asked -nothing in my name: ask, and -ye shall receive, that your joy -may be full.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">John</span> <small>XIV</small>, 13. And whatsoever -ye shall ask in my name, that -will I do, that the Father may be -glorified in the Son.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">John</span> <small>III</small>, 5. Jesus answered, -Verily, verily, I say unto thee, -Except a man be born of water, -and of the Spirit, he can not -enter into the kingdom of God.</p> - -<p>6. That which is born of the -flesh, is flesh; and that which is -born of the Spirit, is spirit.</p> - -<p>7. Marvel not that I said unto -thee, Ye must be born again.</p> - -<p>8. The wind bloweth where it -listeth, and thou hearest the -sound thereof, but canst not tell -whence it cometh, and whither it -goeth: so is every one that is born -of the Spirit.</p> - -<p>9. Nicodemus answered and -said unto him, How can these -things be?</p> - -<p>10. Jesus answered and said -unto him, Art thou a master of -Israel, and knowest not these -things?</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>CXLV</small>, 19. He will fulfill -the desire of them that fear him: -he also will hear their cry, and -will save them.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Isaiah</span> <small>XXXVIII</small>, 5. Go, and say -to Hezekiah, Thus saith the Lord, -the God of David thy father, I -have heard thy prayer, I have -seen thy tears: behold, I will add -unto thy days fifteen years.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Kings</span> <small>XX</small>, 5. Turn again, and -tell Hezekiah the captain of my -people, Thus saith the Lord, the -God of David thy father, I have -heard thy prayer, I have seen thy -tears: behold, I will heal thee: -on the third day thou shalt go up -unto the house of the Lord.</p> - -<p>6. And I will add unto thy days -fifteen years; and I will deliver -thee and this city out of the hand -of the king of Assyria; and I will -defend this city for mine own sake, -and for my servant David's sake.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Chron.</span> <small>VII</small>, 15. Now mine eyes -shall be open, and mine ears attend -unto the prayer that is made -in this place.</p> - -<p>16. For now have I chosen and -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_111" id="Page_111">{111}</a></span> -sanctified this house, that my -name may be there forever: and -mine eyes and my heart shall be -there perpetually.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 John</span> <small>V</small>, 14. And this is the -confidence that we have in him, -that, If we ask any thing according -to his will, he heareth us:</p> - -<p>15. And if we know that he -hear us, whatsoever we ask, we -know that we have the petitions -that we desired of him.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>XXVIII</small>, 8. And it came to -pass, that the father of Publius -lay sick of a fever, and of a -bloody flux: to whom Paul entered -in and prayed, and laid his -hands on him, and healed him.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">James</span> <small>V</small>, 13. Is any among you -afflicted? let him pray. Is any -merry? let him sing psalms.</p> - -<p>14. Is any sick among you? let -him call for the elders of the -church; and let them pray over -him, anointing him with oil in -the name of the Lord:</p> - -<p>15. And the prayer of faith -shall save the sick, and the Lord -shall raise him up; and if he -have committed sins, they shall -be forgiven him.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Gen.</span> <small>XX</small>, 17. So Abraham prayed -unto God: and God healed Abimelech -and his wife, and his maidservants; -and they bare children.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Ex.</span> <small>VIII</small>, 30. And Moses went -out from Pharaoh, and entreated -the Lord.</p> - -<p>31. And the Lord did according -to the word of Moses; and he removed -the swarms of flies from -Pharaoh, from his servants, and -from his people; there remained -not one.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Job</span> <small>XLII</small>, 10. And the Lord -turned the captivity of Job, -when he prayed for his friends: -also the Lord gave Job twice as -much as he had before.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Matt.</span> <small>VII</small>, 7. Ask, and it shall -be given you; seek, and ye shall -find; knock, and it shall be -opened unto you.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Phil.</span> <small>IV</small>, 6. Be careful for nothing; -but in every thing by prayer -and supplication with thanksgiving -let your requests be made -known unto God.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">James</span> <small>IV</small>, 8. Draw nigh to God, -and he will draw nigh to you. -Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; -and purify your hearts, ye double-minded.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Isaiah</span> <small>LXV</small>, 24. And it shall -come to pass, that before they -call, I will answer; and while -they are yet speaking, I will -hear.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Joel</span> <small>II</small>, 32. And it shall come -to pass, that whosoever shall call -on the name of the Lord shall be -delivered: for in mount Zion and -in Jerusalem shall be deliverance, -as the Lord hath said, and in the -remnant whom the Lord shall -call.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>X</small>, 12. For there is no difference -between the Jew and the -Greek: for the same Lord over -all is rich unto all that call upon -him.</p> - -<p>13. For whosoever shall call -upon the name of the Lord shall -be saved.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Kings</span> <small>IX</small>, 3. And the Lord -said unto him, I have heard thy -prayer and thy supplication, that -thou hast made before me: I have -hallowed this house, which thou -hast built, to put my name there -forever; and mine eyes and my -heart shall be there perpetually.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Kings</span> <small>XIX</small>, 20. Then Isaiah -the son of Amoz sent to Hezekiah, -saying, Thus saith the Lord -God of Israel, That which thou -hast prayed to me against Sennacherib -king of Assyria I have -heard.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Ex.</span> <small>XXXII</small>, 11. And Moses besought -the Lord his God, and said, -Lord, why doth thy wrath wax -hot against thy people, which -thou hast brought forth out of -the land of Egypt with great -power, and with a mighty hand?</p> - -<p>12. Wherefore should the Egyptians -speak, and say, For mischief -did he bring them out, to slay them -in the mountains, and to consume -them from the face of the earth? -Turn from thy fierce wrath, and -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_112" id="Page_112">{112}</a></span> -repent of this evil against thy -people.</p> - -<p>13. Remember Abraham, Isaac, -and Israel, thy servants, to whom -thou swarest by thine own self, -and saidst unto them, I will multiply -your seed as the stars of -heaven, and all this land that I -have spoken of will I give unto -your seed, and they shall inherit -it forever.</p> - -<p>14. And the Lord repented of -the evil which he thought to do -unto his people.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">James</span> <small>V</small>, 17. Elias was a man -subject to like passions as we are, -and he prayed earnestly that it -might not rain: and it rained not -on the earth by the space of three -years and six months.</p> - -<p>18. And he prayed again, and -the heavens gave rain, and the -earth brought forth her fruit.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Joshua</span> <small>XXIV</small>, 7. And when they -cried unto the Lord, he put darkness -between you and the Egyptians, -and brought the sea upon -them, and covered them; and -your eyes have seen what I have -done in Egypt: and ye dwelt in -the wilderness a long season.</p> - -<p>8. And I brought you in the -land of the Amorites, which dwelt -on the other side Jordan; and -they fought with you: and I -gave them into your hand, that -ye might possess their land; -and I destroy them from before -you.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Num.</span> <small>XIV</small>, 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.</p> - -<p>20. And the Lord said, I have -pardoned according to thy word.</p> - -<h4 class="smcap">3. Divine Providence—General and Special.</h4> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>CXLVII</small>, 8. Who covereth -the heaven with clouds, who prepareth -rain for the earth, who -maketh grass to grow upon the -mountains.</p> - -<p>9. He giveth to the beast his -food, and to the young ravens -which cry.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>CXLVII</small>, 16. He giveth -snow like wool: he scattereth the -hoar-frost like ashes.</p> - -<p>17. He casteth forth his ice like -morsels: who can stand before -his cold?</p> - -<p>18. He sendeth out his word, -and melteth them: he causeth -his wind to blow, and the waters -flow.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>CIV</small>, 27. These wait all -upon thee; that thou mayest give -them their meat in due season.</p> - -<p>28. That thou givest them, they -gather: thou openest thy hand, -they are filled with good.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Matt.</span> <small>V</small>, 45. That ye may be -the children of your Father which -is in heaven: for he maketh his -sun to rise on the evil and on the -good, and sendeth rain on the just -and on the unjust.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Matt.</span> <small>VI</small>, 26. Behold the fowls -of the air: for they sow not, neither -do they reap, nor gather into -barns; yet your heavenly Father -feedeth them. Are ye not much -better than they?</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Matt.</span> <small>VI</small>, 28. And why take ye -thought for raiment? Consider -the lilies of the field, how they -grow; they toil not, neither do -they spin:</p> - -<p>29. And yet I say unto you, -that even Solomon in all his glory -was not arrayed like one of these.</p> - -<p>30. Wherefore, if God so clothe -the grass of the field, which to-day -is, and to-morrow is cast into -the oven, shall he not much more -clothe you, O ye of little faith?</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>XVII</small>, 26. And hath made -of one blood all the nations of -men for to dwell on all the face -of the earth, and hath determined -the times before appointed, and -the bounds of their habitation;</p> - -<p>27. That they should seek the -Lord, if haply they might feel -after him, and find him, though -he be not far from every one of -us;</p> - -<p>28. For in him we live, and -move, and have our being; as -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_113" id="Page_113">{113}</a></span> -certain also of your own poets -have said, For we are also his offspring.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Jer.</span> <small>X</small>, 23. O Lord, I know that -the way of man is not in himself: -it is not in man that walketh to -direct his steps.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Job</span> <small>XII</small>, 10. In whose hand is -the soul of every living thing, -and the breath of all mankind.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Jer.</span> <small>XVIII</small>, 6. O house of Israel, -can not I do with you as this potter? -saith the Lord. Behold, as -the clay is in the potter's hand, -so are ye in mine hand, O house -of Israel.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">John</span> <small>XV</small>, 5. I am the vine, ye -are the branches: he that abideth -in me, and I in him, the same -bringeth forth much fruit: for -without me ye can do nothing.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>III</small>, 6. I will not be afraid -of ten thousands of people, that -have set themselves against me -round about.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>LXIII</small>, 8. My soul followeth -hard after thee: thy right -hand upholdeth me.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Heb.</span> <small>I</small>, 3. Who being the brightness -of his glory, and the express -image of his person, and upholding -all things by the word of his -power, when he had by himself -purged our sins, sat down on the -right hand of the Majesty on -high.</p> - -<h4 class="smcap">4. Victory over Death.</h4> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>XXXVII</small>, 7. Rest in the -Lord, and wait patiently for him: -fret not thyself because of him -who prospereth in his way, because -of the man who bringeth -wicked devices to pass.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>XXXI</small>, 5. Into thy hand I -commit my spirit: thou hast redeemed -me, O Lord God of truth.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>VII</small>, 59. And they stoned -Stephen, calling upon God, and -saying, Lord Jesus, receive my -spirit.</p> - -<p>60. And he kneeled down, and -cried with a loud voice, Lord, lay -not this sin to their charge. And -when he had said this, he fell -asleep.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>CXVI</small>, 15. Precious in the -sight of the Lord is the death of -his saints.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Prov.</span> <small>XIV</small>, 32. The wicked is -driven away in his wickedness: -but the righteous hath hope in -his death.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Isaiah</span> <small>LVII</small>, 1. The righteous -perisheth, and no man layeth it -to heart: and merciful men are -taken away, none considering -that the righteous is taken away -from the evil to come.</p> - -<p>2. He shall enter into peace: -they shall rest in their beds, each -one walking in his uprightness.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Job</span> <small>III</small>, 17. There the wicked -cease from troubling; and there -the weary be at rest.</p> - -<p>18. There the prisoners rest together; -they hear not the voice -of the oppressor.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>LXXIII</small>, 24. Thou shalt -guide me with thy counsel, and -afterward receive me to glory.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>XVI</small>, 11. Thou wilt show -me the path of life: in thy presence -is fullness of joy; at thy -right hand there are pleasures for -evermore.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Luke</span> <small>XVI</small>, 22. And it came to -pass, that the beggar died, and -was carried by the angels into -Abraham's bosom. The rich man -also died, and was buried.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Eccl.</span> <small>VII</small>, 1. A good name is -better than precious ointment; -and the day of death than the day -of one's birth.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Cor.</span> <small>XV</small>, 25. For he must -reign, till he hath put all enemies -under his feet.</p> - -<p>26. The last enemy that shall -be destroyed is death.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Cor.</span> <small>XV</small>, 54. So when this corruptible -shall have put on incorruption, -and this mortal shall -have put on immortality, then -shall be brought to pass the saying -that is written, Death is swallowed -up in victory.</p> - -<p>55. O death, where is thy sting? -O grave, where is thy victory?</p> - -<p>56. The sting of death is sin; -and the strength of sin is the law.</p> - -<p>57. But thanks be to God, which -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_114" id="Page_114">{114}</a></span> -giveth us the victory, through our -Lord Jesus Christ.</p> - -<h4>5. <span class="smcap">The Immediate Reception of the Souls</span><br /> -<i>of the Pious into a State of Blessedness</i>.</h4> - -<p><span class="smcap">Luke</span> <small>XVI</small>, 22. And it came to -pass, that the beggar died, and -was carried by the angels into -Abraham's bosom. The rich man -also died, and was buried.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Luke</span> <small>XVI</small>, 25. But Abraham -said, Son, remember that thou in -thy life-time receivedst thy good -things, and likewise Lazarus evil -things: but now he is comforted, -and thou art tormented.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Luke</span> <small>XXIII</small>, 43. And Jesus said -unto him, Verily, I say unto thee, -To-day shalt thou be with me in -paradise.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Cor.</span> <small>III</small>, 22. Whether Paul, or -Apollos, or Cephas, or the world, -or life, or death, or things present, -or things to come; all are yours;</p> - -<p>23. And ye are Christ's: and -Christ is God's.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Cor.</span> <small>V</small>, 6. Therefore we are -always confident, knowing that, -while we are at home in the body, -we are absent from the Lord.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Cor.</span> <small>V</small>, 8. We are confident, I -say, and willing rather to be absent -from the body, and to be -present with the Lord.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Phil.</span> <small>I</small>, 21. For to me to live is -Christ, and to die is gain.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Phil.</span> <small>I</small>, 23. For I am in a strait -betwixt two, having a desire to -depart, and to be with Christ; -which is far better.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rev.</span> <small>XIV</small>, 13. And I heard a -voice from heaven, saying unto -me, Write, Blessed are the dead -which die in the Lord from henceforth: -Yea, saith the Spirit, that -they may rest from their labors; -and their works do follow them.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Thess.</span> <small>V</small>, 10. Who died for us, -that, whether we wake or sleep, -we should live together with him.</p> - -<h4 class="smcap">6. The Resurrection of the Body.</h4> - -<p><span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>IV</small>, 2. Being grieved that -they taught the people, and -preached through Jesus the resurrection -from the dead.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>XXIII</small>, 6. But when Paul -perceived that the one part were -Sadducees, and the other Pharisees, -he cried out in the council, -Men and brethren, I am a Pharisee, -the son of a Pharisee: of the -hope and resurrection of the dead -I am called in question.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>XXIV</small>, 15. And have hope -toward God, which they themselves -also allow, that there shall -be a resurrection of the dead, both -of the just and unjust.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>XXIV</small>, 21. Except it be for -this one voice, that I cried standing -among them, Touching the -resurrection of the dead I am -called in question by you this -day.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>XXVI</small>, 8. Why should it be -thought a thing incredible with -you, that God should raise the -dead?</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>XIV</small>, 17. For the kingdom -of God is not meat and drink, but -righteousness, and peace, and joy -in the Holy Ghost.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Cor.</span> <small>I</small>, 9. But we had the sentence -of death in ourselves, that -we should not trust in ourselves, -but in God which raiseth the -dead.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Cor.</span> <small>VIII</small>, 11. Now therefore -perform the doing of it; that as -there was a readiness to will, so -there may be a performance also -out of that which ye have.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Cor.</span> <small>VI</small>, 14. And God hath -both raised up the Lord, and will -also raise up us by his own power.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Cor.</span> <small>XV</small>, 12. Now if Christ be -preached that he rose from the -dead, how say some among you -that there is no resurrection of -the dead?</p> - -<p>13. But if there be no resurrection -of the dead, then is Christ -not risen.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Cor.</span> <small>XV</small>, 20. But now is Christ -risen from the dead, and become -the first-fruits of them that slept.</p> - -<p>21. For since by man came -death, by man came also the resurrection -of the dead.</p> - -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_115" id="Page_115">{115}</a></span> -22. For as in Adam all die, even -so in Christ shall all be made -alive.</p> - -<p>23. But every man in his own -order: Christ the first-fruits; afterward -they that are Christ's at -his coming.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Cor.</span> <small>XV</small>, 42. So also is the resurrection -of the dead. It is sown -in corruption, it is raised in incorruption:</p> - -<p>43. It is sown in dishonor, it is -raised in glory: it is sown in -weakness, it is raised in power:</p> - -<p>44. It is sown a natural body, -it is raised a spiritual body. -There is a natural body, and there -is a spiritual body.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Cor.</span> <small>XV</small>, 53. For this corruptible -must put on incorruption, -and this mortal must put on immortality.</p> - -<p>54. So when this corruptible -shall have put on incorruption, -and this mortal shall have put on -immortality, then shall be brought -to pass the saying that is written, -Death is swallowed up in victory.</p> - -<p>55. O death, where is thy sting? -O grave, where is thy victory?</p> - -<p>56. The sting of death is sin; -and the strength of sin is the law.</p> - -<p>57. But thanks be to God, which -giveth us the victory through our -Lord Jesus Christ.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Cor.</span> <small>V</small>, 1. For we know that -if our earthly house of this tabernacle -were dissolved, we have a -building of God, a house not made -with hands, eternal in the heavens.</p> - -<p>2. For in this we groan, earnestly -desiring to be clothed upon -with our house which is from -heaven.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Cor.</span> <small>IV</small>, 14. Knowing, that he -which raised up the Lord Jesus, -shall raise up us also by Jesus, -and shall present us with you.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Luke</span> <small>XIV</small>, 14. And thou shalt -be blessed: for they can not recompense -thee: for thou shalt be -recompensed at the resurrection -of the just.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Matt.</span> <small>XXII</small>, 30. For in the resurrection -they neither marry, nor -are given in marriage, but are as -the angels of God in heaven.</p> - -<p>31. But as touching the resurrection -of the dead, have ye not -read that which was spoken unto -you by God, saying,</p> - -<p>32. I am the God of Abraham, -and the God of Isaac, and the God -of Jacob? God is not the God of -the dead, but of the living.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Luke</span> <small>XX</small>, 35. For as a snare -shall it come on all them that -dwell on the face of the whole -earth.</p> - -<p>36. Watch ye therefore, and -pray always, that ye may be accounted -worthy to escape all these -things that shall come to pass, -and to stand before the Son of -man.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Dan.</span> <small>XII</small>, 2. And many of them -that sleep in the dust of the earth -shall awake, some to everlasting -life, and some to shame and everlasting -contempt.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>XVII</small>, 15. As for me, I -will behold thy face in righteousness: -I shall be satisfied, when I -awake, with thy likeness.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>XVI</small>, 9. Therefore my -heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth: -my flesh also shall rest -in hope.</p> - -<p>10. For thou wilt not leave my -soul in hell; neither wilt thou -suffer thy Holy One to see corruption.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>LXVIII</small>, 20. He that is our -God is the God of salvation; and -unto God the Lord belong the issues -from death.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>II</small>, 26. Therefore did my -heart rejoice, and my tongue was -glad; moreover also my flesh -shall rest in hope:</p> - -<p>27. Because thou wilt not leave -my soul in hell, neither wilt thou -suffer thine Holy One to see corruption.</p> - -<p>28. Thou hast made known to -me the ways of life; thou shalt -make me full of joy with thy -countenance.</p> - -<p>29. Men and brethren, let me -freely speak unto you of the patriarch -David, that he is both -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_116" id="Page_116">{116}</a></span> -dead and buried, and his sepulcher -is with us unto this day.</p> - -<p>30. Therefore being a prophet, -and knowing that God had sworn -with an oath to him, that of the -fruit of his loins, according to -the flesh, he would raise up -Christ to sit on his throne;</p> - -<p>31. He, seeing this before, spake -of the resurrection of Christ, that -his soul was not left in hell, neither -his flesh did see corruption.</p> - -<p>32. This Jesus hath God raised -up, whereof we all are witnesses.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Job</span> <small>XIX</small>, 25. For I know that -my Redeemer liveth, and that he -shall stand at the latter day upon -the earth:</p> - -<p>26. And though after my skin -worms destroy this body, yet in -my flesh shall I see God:</p> - -<p>27. Whom I shall see for myself, -and mine eyes shall behold, -and not another; though my -reins be consumed within me.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>XLIX</small>, 15. But God will -redeem my soul from the power -of the grave: for he shall receive -me. Selah.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Thess.</span> <small>IV</small>, 14. For if we believe -that Jesus died and rose -again, even so them also which -sleep in Jesus will God bring with -him.</p> - -<p>15. For this we say unto you -by the word of the Lord, that we -which are alive and remain unto -the coming of the Lord shall not -prevent them which are asleep.</p> - -<p>16. For the Lord himself shall -descend from heaven with a shout, -with the voice of the archangel, -and with the trump of God: and -the dead in Christ shall rise first:</p> - -<p>17. Then we which are alive -and remain shall be caught up -together with them in the clouds, -to meet the Lord in the air: and -so shall we ever be with the -Lord.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">John</span> <small>V</small>, 28. Marvel not at this: -for the hour is coming, in the -which all that are in the graves -shall hear his voice,</p> - -<p>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.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">John</span> <small>XI</small>, 23. Jesus saith unto -her, Thy brother shall rise again.</p> - -<p>24. Martha saith unto him, I -know that he shall rise again in -the resurrection at the last day.</p> - -<p>25. Jesus said unto her, I am -the resurrection, and the life: he -that believeth in me, though he -were dead, yet shall he live.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Isaiah</span> <small>XXVI</small>, 19. Thy dead men -shall live, together with my dead -body shall they arise. Awake and -sing, ye that dwell in dust: for -thy dew is as the dew of herbs, -and the earth shall cast out the -dead.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rev.</span> <small>XX</small>, 6. Blessed and holy -is he that hath part in the first -resurrection: on such the second -death hath no power, but they -shall be priests of God and of -Christ, and shall reign with him -a thousand years.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rev.</span> <small>XX</small>, 13. And the sea gave -up the dead which were in it; -and death and hell delivered up -the dead which were in them: -and they were judged every man -according to their works.</p> - -<hr /> - -<div class="pagenum"><a name="Page_117" id="Page_117">{117}</a></div> - -<h3>CHAPTER IV.<br /> -<small>ELECTION, DECREES, AND FREE-WILL.</small></h3> - -<h4 class="smcap">1. Election.</h4> - -<p class="small">"To elect is to designate or select."—<i>Webster.</i></p> - -<p><span class="smcap">There</span> are three kinds of election -spoken of in the Scriptures:</p> - -<h5>(1.) <i>That of individuals to perform -some special service, or to fill some particular office.</i></h5> - -<h6><i>As Cyrus to rebuild the Temple at Jerusalem.</i></h6> - -<p><span class="smcap">Ezra</span> <small>I</small>, 1. Now in the first year -of Cyrus king of Persia, that the -word of the Lord by the mouth -of Jeremiah might be fulfilled, -the Lord stirred up the spirit of -Cyrus king of Persia, that he -made a proclamation throughout -all his kingdom, and put it also -in writing, saying,</p> - -<p>2. Thus saith Cyrus king of -Persia, The Lord God of heaven -hath given me all the kingdoms -of the earth; and he hath charged -me to build him a house at Jerusalem, -which is in Judah.</p> - -<p>3. Who is there among you of -all his people? his God be with -him, and let him go up to Jerusalem, -which is in Judah, and -build the house of the Lord God -of Israel, (he is the God,) which -is in Jerusalem.</p> - -<h6><i>Or Paul to be an Apostle.</i></h6> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>I</small>, 1. Paul, a servant of -Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, -separated unto the Gospel of -God.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>XIII</small>, 2. As they ministered -to the Lord, and fasted, the Holy -Ghost said, Separate me Barnabas -and Saul for the work whereunto -I have called them.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Gal.</span> <small>I</small>, 1. Paul, an apostle, not -of men, neither by man, but by -Jesus Christ, and God the Father, -who raised him from the dead.</p> - -<h6><i>Or Saul to be king over Israel.</i></h6> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Sam.</span> <small>X</small>, 24. And Samuel said -to all the people, See ye him -whom the Lord hath chosen, -that there is none like him -among all the people? And all -the people shouted, and said, -God save the king.</p> - -<h6><i>Or David to be king in the stead of Saul.</i></h6> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Sam.</span> <small>XVI</small>, 12. And he sent, -and brought him in. Now he -was ruddy, and withal of a beautiful -countenance, and goodly to -look to. And the Lord said, Arise, -anoint him: for this is he.</p> - -<p>13. Then Samuel took the horn -of oil, and anointed him in the -midst of his brethren: and the -Spirit of the Lord came upon -David from that day forward. -So Samuel rose up, and went to -Ramah.</p> - -<h6><i>Or Moses to be the deliverer of the Hebrews -from Egyptian bondage.</i></h6> - -<p><span class="smcap">Ex.</span> <small>III</small>, 10. Come now therefore, -and I will send thee unto Pharaoh, -that thou mayest bring forth my -people, the children of Israel, out -of Egypt.</p> - -<h5>(2.) <i>Collective or national election.</i></h5> - -<p><span class="smcap">Deut.</span> <small>X</small>, 8. At that time the -Lord separated the tribe of Levi, -to bear the ark of the covenant -of the Lord, to stand before the -Lord to minister unto him, and -to bless in his name, unto this -day.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Sam.</span> <small>II</small>, 27. And there came a -man of God unto Eli, and said -unto him, Thus saith the Lord, -Did I plainly appear unto the -house of thy father, when they -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_118" id="Page_118">{118}</a></span> -were in Egypt in Pharaoh's -house?</p> - -<p>28. And did I choose him out -of all the tribes of Israel to be -my priest, to offer upon mine -altar, to burn incense, to wear an -ephod before me? and did I give -unto the house of thy father all -the offerings made by fire of the -children of Israel?</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Luke</span> <small>VI</small>, 13. No servant can -serve two masters: for either he -will hate the one, and love the -other; or else he will hold to the -one, and despise the other. Ye -can not serve God and mammon.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>I</small>, 24. And they prayed, -and said, Thou, Lord, which -knowest the hearts of all men, -show whether of these two thou -hast chosen,</p> - -<p>25. That he may take part of -this ministry and apostleship, -from which Judas by transgression -fell, that he might go to his -own place.</p> - -<p>26. And they gave forth their -lots; and the lot fell upon Matthias; -and he was numbered with -the eleven apostles.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>VI</small>, 7. And the saying -pleased the whole multitude: -and they chose Stephen, a man -full of faith and of the Holy -Ghost, and Philip, and Prochorus, -and Nicanor, and Timon, -and Parmenas, and Nicolas, a -proselyte of Antioch:</p> - -<p>6. Whom they set before the -apostles: and when they had -prayed, they laid their hands on -them.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>IX</small>, 10. Or saith he altogether -for our sakes? For our -sakes, no doubt, this is written: -that he that ploweth should plow -in hope; and that he that thrasheth -in hope should be partaker of -his hope.</p> - -<p>11. If we have sown unto you -spiritual things, is it a great -thing if we shall reap you carnal -things?</p> - -<p>12. If others be partakers of -this power over you, are not we -rather? Nevertheless we have -not used this power; but suffer -all things, lest we should hinder -the Gospel of Christ.</p> - -<p>13. Do ye not know that they -which minister about holy things -live of the things of the temple? -and they which wait at the altar -are partakers with the altar?</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Deut.</span> <small>IV</small>, 37. And because he -loved thy fathers, therefore he -chose their seed after them, and -brought thee out in his sight with -his mighty power out of Egypt.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Deut.</span> <small>VII</small>, 6. For thou art a holy -people unto the Lord thy God: the -Lord thy God hath chosen thee to -be a special people unto himself, -above all people that are upon the -face of the earth.</p> - -<p>7. The Lord did not set his love -upon you, nor choose you, because -ye were more in number than any -people; for ye were the fewest of -all people:</p> - -<p>8. But because the Lord loved -you, and because he would keep -the oath which he had sworn -unto your fathers, hath the Lord -brought you out with a mighty -hand, and redeemed you out of -the house of bondmen, from the -hand of Pharaoh king of Egypt.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Deut.</span> <small>X</small>, 15. Only the Lord had -a delight in thy fathers to love -them, and he chose their seed -after them, even you above all -people, as it is this day.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Kings</span> <small>III</small>, 8. And thy servant -is in the midst of thy people -which thou hast chosen, a great -people, that can not be numbered -nor counted for multitude.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Chron.</span> <small>XVI</small>, 13. O ye seed of -Israel his servant, ye children of -Jacob, his chosen ones.</p> - -<p>14. He is the Lord our God; his -judgments are in all the earth.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>CV</small>, 6. O ye seed of Abraham -his servant, ye children of -Jacob his chosen.</p> - -<p>7. He is the Lord our God; his -judgments are in all the earth.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>XXXIII</small>, 12. Blessed is the -nation whose God is the Lord; -and the people whom he hath -chosen for his own inheritance.</p> - -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_119" id="Page_119">{119}</a></span> -<span class="smcap">Neh.</span> <small>IX</small>, 7. Thou art the Lord -the God, who didst choose Abram, -and broughtest him forth out of -Ur of the Chaldees, and gavest -him the name of Abraham;</p> - -<p>8. And foundest his heart faithful -before thee, and madest a covenant -with him to give the land -of the Canaanites, the Hittites, -the Amorites, and the Perizzites, -and the Jebusites, and the Girgashites, -to give it, I say, to his -seed, and hast performed thy -words; for thou art righteous.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>XIII</small>, 17. The God of this -people of Israel chose our fathers, -and exalted the people when they -dwelt as strangers in the land of -Egypt, and with a high arm -brought he them out of it.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Isaiah</span> <small>LIV</small>, 4. Fear not; for -thou shalt not be ashamed: neither -be thou confounded; for -thou shalt not be put to shame: -for thou shalt forget the shame -of thy youth, and shalt not remember -the reproach of thy widowhood -any more.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Isaiah</span> <small>LXV</small>, 9. And I will bring -forth a seed out of Jacob, and -out of Judah an inheritor of my -mountains: and mine elect shall -inherit it, and my servants shall -dwell there.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>CXXXV</small>, 4. For the Lord -hath chosen Jacob unto himself, -and Israel for his peculiar -treasure.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Ezek.</span> <small>XX</small>, 5. And say unto -them, Thus saith the Lord God; -In the day when I chose Israel, -and lifted up my hand unto the -seed of the house of Jacob, and -made myself known unto them -in the land of Egypt, when I -lifted up my hand unto them, -saying, I am the Lord your God.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>III</small>, 1. What advantage -then hath the Jew? or what -profit is there of circumcision?</p> - -<p>2. Much every way: chiefly -because that unto them were -committed the oracles of God.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>IX</small>, 4. Who are Israelites; -to whom pertaineth the adoption, -and the glory, and the covenants, -and the giving of the law, and the -service of God, and the promises;</p> - -<p>5. Whose are the fathers, and -of whom, as concerning the flesh, -Christ came, who is over all, God -blessed forever. Amen.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>IX</small>, 10. And not only this; -but when Rebecca also had conceived -by one, even by our father -Isaac,</p> - -<p>11. (For the children being not -yet born, neither having done -any good or evil, that the purpose -of God, according to election -might stand, not of works, -but of him that calleth,)</p> - -<p>12. It was said unto her, The -elder shall serve the younger.</p> - -<p>13. As it is written, Jacob have -I loved, but Esau have I hated.</p> - -<p>14. What shall we say then? Is -there unrighteousness with God? -God forbid.</p> - -<p>15. For he saith to Moses, I will -have mercy on whom I will have -mercy, and I will have compassion -on whom I will have compassion.</p> - -<h5>(3.) <i>Personal election, or the choosing of individuals to be the -heirs of eternal life.</i></h5> - -<p class="center small"><i>Personal election dependent upon faith -and holiness.</i></p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>VIII</small>, 38. Nor height, nor -depth, nor any other creature, -shall be able to separate us from -the love of God which is in Christ -Jesus our Lord.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Eph.</span> <small>I</small>, 4. According as he hath -chosen us in him, before the foundation -of the world, that we -should be holy and without blame -before him in love.</p> - -<p>5. Having predestinated us unto -the adoption of children by Jesus -Christ to himself, according to -the good pleasure of his will.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Col.</span> <small>III</small>, 12. Put on therefore, as -the elect of God, holy and beloved, -bowels of mercies, kindness, -humbleness of mind, meekness, -long-suffering.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Thess.</span> <small>I</small>, 4. Knowing, brethren -beloved, your election of God.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Thess.</span> <small>II</small>, 13. But we are -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_120" id="Page_120">{120}</a></span> -bound to give thanks always to -God for you, brethren beloved of -the Lord, because God hath from -the beginning chosen you to salvation, -through sanctification of -the Spirit, and belief of the truth.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Tim.</span> <small>II</small>, 10. Therefore I endure -all things for the elect's sake, -that they may also obtain the salvation -which is in Christ Jesus -with eternal glory.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Titus</span> <small>I</small>, 1. Paul, a servant of -God, and an apostle of Jesus -Christ, according to the faith of -God's elect, and the acknowledging -of the truth which is after -godliness.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">James</span> <small>II</small>, 5. Hearken, my beloved -brethren, 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.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Pet.</span> <small>I</small>, 2. Elect according to -the foreknowledge of God the Father, -through sanctification of the -Spirit, unto obedience and sprinkling -of the blood of Jesus Christ: -Grace unto you, and peace, be -multiplied.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Pet.</span> <small>II</small>, 9. But ye are a chosen -generation, a royal priesthood, a -holy nation, a peculiar people, -that ye should shew forth the -praises of him who hath called -you out of darkness into his marvelous -light.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rev.</span> <small>VII</small>, 14. And I said unto -him, Sir, thou knowest. And he -said to me, These are they which -came out of great tribulation, and -have washed their robes, and -made them white in the blood of -the Lamb.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Jude</span> <small>I</small>, 1. Jude, the servant of -Jesus Christ, and brother of -James, to them that are sanctified -by God the Father, and preserved -in Jesus Christ, and called:</p> - -<p>2. Mercy unto you, and peace, -and love, be multiplied.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Tim.</span> <small>VI</small>, 12. Fight the good -fight of faith, lay hold on eternal -life, whereunto thou art also -called, and hast professed a good -profession before many witnesses.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Tim.</span> <small>I</small>, 9. Who hath saved us -and called us with a holy calling, -not according to our works, but -according to his own purpose and -grace, which was given us in -Christ Jesus before the world -began.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Pet.</span> <small>I</small>, 3. According as his -divine power hath given unto us -all things that pertain unto life -and godliness, through the knowledge -of him that hath called us -to glory and virtue.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Heb.</span> <small>III</small>, 1. Wherefore holy -brethren, partakers of the heavenly -calling, consider the Apostle -and High Priest of our profession, -Christ Jesus.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Pet.</span> <small>I</small>, 10. Wherefore the -rather, brethren, give diligence to -make your calling and election -sure: for if ye do these things, ye -shall never fall.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Eph.</span> <small>I</small>, 18. The eyes of your -understanding being enlightened, -that ye may know what is the -hope of his calling, and what the -riches of the glory of his inheritance -in the saints.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>IX</small>, 23. And that he might -make known the riches of his -glory on the vessels of mercy, -which he had afore prepared unto -glory,</p> - -<p>24. Even us whom he hath -called, not of the Jews only, but -also of the Gentiles.</p> - -<p>25. As he saith also in Osee, I -will call them my people, which -were not my people; and her beloved, -which was not beloved.</p> - -<p>26. And it shall come to pass, -that in the place where it was -said unto them, Ye are not my -people; there shall they be called, -The children of the living God.</p> - -<h4 class="smcap">2. Scripture Doctrine of Divine Decrees.</h4> - -<p><span class="smcap">Job</span> <small>XXVIII</small>, 26. When he made -a decree for the rain, and a way -for the lightning of the thunder.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>CXLVII</small>, 6. The Lord lifteth -up the meek: he casteth the -wicked down to the ground.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>XXXVIII</small>, 10. My heart -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_121" id="Page_121">{121}</a></span> -panteth, my strength faileth me: -as for the light of mine eyes, it -also is gone from me.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Prov.</span> <small>VIII</small>, 29. When he gave -to the sea his decree, that the -waters should not pass his commandment; -when he appointed -the foundations of the earth.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Jer.</span> <small>V</small>, 22. Fear ye not me? -saith the Lord: will ye not tremble -at my presence, which have -placed the sand for the bound of -the sea by a perpetual decree, -that it can not pass it: and -though the waves thereof toss -themselves, yet can they not prevail; -though they roar, yet can -they not pass over it?</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Dan.</span> <small>IV</small>, 24. This is the interpretation, -O king, and this is the -decree of the Most High, which -is come upon my lord the king:</p> - -<p>25. That they shall drive thee -from men, and thy dwelling shall -be with the beasts of the field, -and they shall make thee to eat -grass as oxen, and they shall wet -thee with the dew of heaven, and -seven times shall pass over thee, -till thou know that the Most High -ruleth in the kingdom of men, -and giveth it to whomsoever he -will.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Zeph.</span> <small>II</small>, 2. Before the decree -bring forth, before the day pass as -the chaff, before the fierce anger -of the Lord come upon you, before -the day of the Lord's anger come -upon you.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Job</span> <small>XX</small>, 29. This is the portion -of a wicked man from God, and -the heritage appointed unto him -by God.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Job</span> <small>XXXVIII</small>, 10. And brake up -for it my decreed place, and set -bars and doors,</p> - -<p>11. And said, Hitherto shalt -thou come, but no further: and -here shall thy proud waves be -staid.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>II</small>, 7. I will declare the -decree: the Lord hath said unto -me, Thou art my Son; this day -have I begotten thee.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>CXLVIII</small>, 6. He hath also -established them forever and ever: -he hath made a decree which -shall not pass.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Dan.</span> <small>IV</small>, 17. This matter is by -the decree of the watchers, and -the demand by the word of the -holy ones: to the intent that the -living may know that the Most -High ruleth in the kingdom of -men, and giveth it to whomsoever -he will, and setteth up over it the -basest of men.</p> - -<h4 class="smcap">3. Freedom of the Human Will.</h4> - -<p><span class="smcap">John</span> <small>V</small>, 40. And ye will not -come to me, that ye might have -life.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>VII</small>, 18. For I know that -in me (that is, in my flesh) dwelleth -no good thing: for to will is -present with me; but how to perform -that which is good, I find -not.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Josh.</span> <small>XXIV</small>, 15. And if it seem -evil unto you to serve the Lord, -choose you this day whom ye will -serve; whether the gods which -your fathers served that were on -the other side of the flood, or the -gods of the Amorites, in whose -land ye dwell: but as for me and -my house, we will serve the Lord.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Prov.</span> <small>I</small>, 29. For that they hated -knowledge, and did not choose -the fear of the Lord:</p> - -<p>30. They would none of my -counsel; they despised all my -reproof:</p> - -<p>31. Therefore shall they eat of -the fruit of their own way, and be -filled with their own devices.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Prov.</span> <small>XVI</small>, 9. A man's heart deviseth -his way: but the Lord directeth -his steps.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Prov.</span> <small>XXIII</small>, 26. My son, give -me thy heart, and let thine eyes -observe my ways.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Matt.</span> <small>XIII</small>, 15. For this people's -heart is waxed gross, and their -ears are dull of hearing, and their -eyes they have closed; lest at any -time they should see with their -eyes, and hear with their ears, -and should understand with their -heart, and should be converted, -and I should heal them.</p> - -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_122" id="Page_122">{122}</a></span> -<span class="smcap">Deut.</span> <small>XXX</small>, 19. I call heaven -and earth to record this day -against you, that I have set before -you life and death, blessing and -cursing: therefore choose life, that -both thou and thy seed may live.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Ex.</span> <small>VIII</small>, 32. And Pharaoh -hardened his heart at this time -also, neither would he let the -people go.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Ex.</span> <small>X</small>, 16. Then Pharaoh called -for Moses and Aaron in haste, and -he said, I have sinned against the -Lord your God, and against you.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Phil.</span> <small>II</small>, 12. Wherefore, my beloved, -as ye have always obeyed, -not as in my presence only, but -now much more in my absence, -work out your own salvation with -fear and trembling.</p> - -<p>13. For it is God which worketh -in you both to will and to do of -his good pleasure.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Ezek.</span> <small>XVIII</small>, 31. Cast away from -you all your transgressions, -whereby ye have transgressed; -and make you a new heart and a -new spirit; for why will ye die, -O house of Israel?</p> - -<p>32. For I have no pleasure in -the death of him that dieth, saith -the Lord God: wherefore turn -yourselves, and live ye.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Ezek.</span> <small>XVIII</small>, 26. When a righteous -man turneth away from his -righteousness, and committeth iniquity, -and dieth in them; for his -iniquity that he hath done, shall -he die.</p> - -<p>27. Again, when the wicked -man turneth away from his wickedness -that he hath committed, -and doeth that which is lawful -and right, he shall save his soul -alive.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Ezek.</span> <small>XXXIII</small>, 11. Say unto them, -As I live, saith the Lord God, I -have no pleasure in the death of -the wicked; but that the wicked -turn from his way and live: turn -ye, turn ye from your evil ways; -for why will ye die, O house of -Israel?</p> - -<p>12. Therefore, thou son of man, -say unto the children of thy people, -The righteousness of the -righteous shall not deliver him in -the day of his transgression: as -for the wickedness of the wicked, -he shall not fall thereby in the -day that he turneth from his -wickedness; neither shall the -righteous be able to live for his -righteousness in the day that he -sinneth.</p> - -<p>13. When I shall say to the -righteous, that he shall surely -live; if he trust to his own righteousness, -and commit iniquity, -all his righteousness shall not be -remembered; but for his iniquity -that he hath committed, he shall -die for it.</p> - -<p>14. Again, when I say unto the -wicked, Thou shalt surely die; if -he turn from his sin, and do that -which is lawful and right;</p> - -<p>15. If the wicked restore the -pledge, give again that he had -robbed, walk in the statutes of -life, without committing iniquity; -he shall surely live, he shall not -die.</p> - -<p>16. None of his sins that he -hath committed shall be mentioned -unto him: he hath done -that which is lawful and right; -he shall surely live.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Ezek.</span> <small>XXXIII</small>, 18. When the -righteous turneth from his righteousness, -and committeth iniquity, -he shall even die thereby.</p> - -<p>19. But if the wicked turn from -his wickedness, and do that which -is lawful and right, he shall live -thereby.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>VII</small>, 51. Ye stiff-necked, -and uncircumcised in heart and -ears, ye do always resist the Holy -Ghost: as your fathers did, so do -ye.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Tim.</span> <small>III</small>, 8. Now as Jannes and -Jambres withstood Moses, so do -these also resist the truth: men -of corrupt minds, reprobate concerning -the faith.</p> - -<hr /> - -<div class="pagenum"><a name="Page_123" id="Page_123">{123}</a></div> - -<h3>CHAPTER V.<br /> -<small>THE DOCTRINE OF A GENERAL JUDGMENT.</small></h3> - -<h4 class="smcap">1. The Certainty of the Judgment.</h4> - -<p><span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>XVII</small>, 31. Because he hath -appointed a day, in the which he -will judge the world in righteousness, -by that man whom he hath -ordained; whereof he hath given -assurance unto all men, in that -he hath raised him from the dead.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>XXIV</small>, 25. And as he reasoned -of righteousness, temperance, -and judgment to come, Felix -trembled, and answered, Go -thy way for this time; when I -have a convenient season, I will -call for thee.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>II</small>, 16. In the day when -God shall judge the secrets of -men by Jesus Christ, according -to my Gospel.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Eccl.</span> <small>XII</small>, 14. For God shall -bring every work into judgment, -with every secret thing, whether -it be good, or whether it be evil.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Matt.</span> <small>XII</small>, 36. But I say unto -you, that every idle word that -men shall speak, they shall give -account thereof in the day of -judgment.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rev.</span> <small>XX</small>, 11. And I saw a great -white throne, and him that sat on -it, from whose face the earth and -the heaven fled away; and there -was found no place for them.</p> - -<p>12. And I saw the dead, small -and great, stand before God; and -the books were opened: and another -book was opened, which is -the book of life: and the dead -were judged out of those things -which were written in the books, -according to their works.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Mark</span> <small>XIII</small>, 24. But in those -days, after that tribulation, the -sun shall be darkened, and the -moon shall not give her light.</p> - -<p>25. And the stars of heaven -shall fall, and the powers that -are in the heaven shall be shaken.</p> - -<p>26. And then shall they see the -Son of man coming in the clouds -with great power and glory.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Mark</span> <small>XIII</small>, 32. But of that day -and that hour knoweth no man, -no, not the angels which are in -heaven, neither the Son, but the -Father.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Thess.</span> <small>V</small>, 2. For yourselves -know perfectly that the day of -the Lord so cometh as a thief in -the night.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Pet.</span> <small>III</small>, 10. But the day of -the Lord will come as a thief in -the night; in the which the -heavens shall pass away with a -great noise, and the elements -shall melt with fervent heat, the -earth also and the works that are -therein shall be burned up.</p> - -<p>11. Seeing then that all these -things shall be dissolved, what -manner of persons ought ye to be -in all holy conversation and godliness,</p> - -<p>12. Looking for and hasting -unto the coming of the day of -God, wherein the heavens being -on fire shall be dissolved, and the -elements shall melt with fervent -heat?</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>XIV</small>, 12. So then every one -of us shall give account of himself -to God.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Pet.</span> <small>IV</small>, 5. Who shall give account -to him that is ready to -judge the quick and the dead.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Matt.</span> <small>XXIV</small>, 30. And then shall -appear the sign of the Son of man -in heaven: and then shall all the -tribes of the earth mourn, and -they shall see the Son of man -coming in the clouds of heaven -with power and great glory.</p> - -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_124" id="Page_124">{124}</a></span> -31. And he shall send his angels -with a great sound of a -trumpet, and they shall gather -together his elect from the four -winds, from one end of heaven to -the other.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Pet.</span> <small>III</small>, 7. But the heavens -and the earth, which are now, by -the same word are kept in store, -reserved unto fire against the day -of judgment and perdition of ungodly -men.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Jude</span> 6. And the angels which -kept not their first estate, but left -their own habitation, he hath reserved -in everlasting chains under -darkness unto the judgment -of the great day.</p> - -<h4 class="smcap">2. The Judgment Subsequent to Death.</h4> - -<p><span class="smcap">Heb.</span> <small>IX</small>, 27. And as it is appointed -unto men once to die, -but after this the judgment.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rev.</span> <small>XX</small>, 12. And I saw the -dead, small and great, stand before -God; and the books were -opened: and another book was -opened, which is the book of life: -and the dead were judged out of -those things which are written -in the books, according to their -works.</p> - -<p>13. And the sea gave up the -dead which were in it; and death -and hell delivered up the dead -which were in them: and they -were judged every man according -to their works.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Cor.</span> <small>V</small>, 10. For 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.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>L</small>, 3. Our God shall come, -and shall not keep silence: a fire -shall devour before him, and it -shall be very tempestuous round -about him.</p> - -<p>4. He shall call to the heavens -from above, and to the earth, that -he may judge his people.</p> - -<p>5. Gather my saints together -unto me; those that have made -a covenant with me by sacrifice.</p> - -<p>6. And the heavens shall declare -his righteousness: for God -is judge himself.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Isaiah</span> <small>XXVI</small>, 19. Thy dead men -shall live, together with my dead -body shall they arise. Awake and -sing, ye that dwell in dust: for -thy dew is as the dew of herbs, -and the earth shall cast out the -dead.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Tim.</span> <small>IV</small>, 1. I charge thee -therefore before God, and the -Lord Jesus Christ, who shall -judge the quick and the dead at -his appearing and his kingdom.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Peter</span> <small>III</small>, 7. But the heavens -and the earth, which are now, by -the same word are kept in store, -reserved unto fire against the day -of judgment and perdition of ungodly -men.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>XIV</small>, 10. But why dost thou -judge thy brother? or why dost -thou set at naught thy brother? -for we shall all stand before the -judgment-seat of Christ.</p> - -<p>11. For it is written, As I live, -saith the Lord, every knee shall -bow to me, and every tongue -shall confess to God.</p> - -<p>12. So then every one of us -shall give account of himself to -God.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>XXIV</small>, 25. And as he reasoned -of righteousness, temperance, -and judgment to come, -Felix trembled, and answered, -Go thy way for this time; when -I have a convenient season, I will -call for thee.</p> - -<h4 class="smcap">3. The Judgment Subsequent to the Resurrection.</h4> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Thess.</span> <small>IV</small>, 15. For this we say -unto you by the word of the Lord, -that we which are alive and remain -unto the coming of the Lord -shall not prevent them which are -asleep.</p> - -<p>16. For the Lord himself shall -descend from heaven with a -shout, with the voice of the -archangel, and with the trump -of God: and the dead in Christ -shall rise first:</p> - -<p>17. Then we which are alive -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_125" id="Page_125">{125}</a></span> -and remain shall be caught up -together with them in the clouds, -to meet the Lord in the air: and -so shall we ever be with the Lord.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rev.</span> <small>XX</small>, 12. And I saw the dead, -small and great, stand before God; -and the books were opened: and -another book was opened, which -is the book of life: and the dead -were judged out of those things -which were written in the books, -according to their works.</p> - -<p>13. And the sea gave up the -dead which were in it; and death -and hell delivered up the dead -which were in them: and they -were judged every man according -to their works.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Peter</span> <small>III</small>, 7. But the heavens -and the earth, which are now, by -the same word are kept in store, -reserved unto fire against the day -of judgment and perdition of ungodly -men.</p> - -<p>8. But, beloved, be not ignorant -of this one thing, that one day is -with the Lord as a thousand years, -and a thousand years as one day.</p> - -<p>9. The Lord is not slack concerning -his promise, as some men -count slackness; but is long-suffering -to us-ward, not willing that -any should perish, but that all -should come to repentance.</p> - -<p>10. But the day of the Lord -will come as a thief in the night; -in the which the heavens shall -pass away with a great noise, and -the elements shall melt with fervent -heat, and the earth also and -the works that are therein shall -be burned up.</p> - -<p>11. Seeing then that all these -things shall be dissolved, what -manner of persons ought ye to be -in all holy conversation and godliness,</p> - -<p>12. Looking for and hasting -unto the coming of the day of -God, wherein the heavens being -on fire shall be dissolved, and the -elements shall melt with fervent -heat?</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Matt.</span> <small>XIII</small>, 30. Let both grow -together until the harvest: and -in the time of harvest I will say -to the reapers, Gather ye together -first the tares, and bind them in -bundles to burn them; but gather -the wheat into my barn.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Matt.</span> <small>XXII</small>, 11. But he that is -greatest among you, shall be your -servant.</p> - -<p>12. And whosoever shall exalt -himself, shall be abased; and he -that shall humble himself, shall -be exalted.</p> - -<p>13. But woe unto you, scribes -and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye -shut up the kingdom of heaven -against men: for ye neither go in -yourselves, neither suffer ye them -that are entering, to go in.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Matt.</span> <small>XXV</small>, 31. When the Son -of man shall come in his glory, -and all the holy angels with him, -then shall he sit upon the throne -of his glory:</p> - -<p>32. And before him shall be -gathered all nations; and he -shall separate them one from -another, as a shepherd divideth -his sheep from the goats:</p> - -<p>33. And he shall set the sheep -on his right hand, but the goats -on the left.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Matt.</span> <small>V</small>, 28. But I say unto -you, That whosoever looketh on -a woman to lust after her, hath -committed adultery with her already -in his heart.</p> - -<p>29. And if thy right eye offend -thee, pluck it out, and cast it from -thee: for it is profitable for thee -that one of thy members should -perish, and not that thy whole -body should be cast into hell.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Matt.</span> <small>XIII</small>, 47. Again, the kingdom -of heaven is like unto a net, -that was cast into the sea, and -gathered of every kind:</p> - -<p>47. Which, when it was full, -they drew to shore, and sat down, -and gathered the good into vessels, -but cast the bad away.</p> - -<p>49. So shall it be at the end of -the world: the angels shall come -forth, and sever the wicked from -among the just,</p> - -<p>50. And shall cast them into -the furnace of fire: there shall be -wailing and gnashing of teeth.</p> - -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_126" id="Page_126">{126}</a></span> -<span class="smcap">John</span> <small>V</small>, 28. Marvel not at this: -for the hour is coming in the -which all that are in the graves -shall hear his voice,</p> - -<p>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.</p> - -<h4 class="smcap">4. Christ will be the Judge.</h4> - -<p><span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>X</small>, 40. Him God raised up -the third day, and shewed him -openly;</p> - -<p>41. Not to all the people, but -unto witnesses chosen before of -God, even to us, who did eat and -drink with him after he rose from -the dead.</p> - -<p>42. And he commanded us to -preach unto the people, and to -testify that it is he which was -ordained of God to be the Judge -of quick and dead.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">John</span> <small>V</small>, 22. For the Father -judgeth no man; but hath committed -all judgment unto the -Son:</p> - -<p>23. That all men should honor -the Son, even as they honor the -Father. He that honoreth not -the Son, honoreth not the Father -which hath sent him.</p> - -<p>24. Verily, verily, I say unto -you, 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.</p> - -<p>25. Verily, verily, I say unto -you, The hour is coming, and -now is, when the dead shall hear -the voice of the Son of God: and -they that hear shall live.</p> - -<p>26. For as the Father hath life -in himself, so hath he given to -the Son to have life in himself;</p> - -<p>27. And hath given him authority -to execute judgment also, -because he is the Son of man.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Tim.</span> <small>IV</small>, 1. I charge thee -therefore before God, and the -Lord Jesus Christ, who shall -judge the quick and the dead at -his appearing and his kingdom.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>II</small>, 16. In the day when -God shall judge the secrets of -men by Jesus Christ, according -to my Gospel.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Thess.</span> <small>I</small>, 7. And to you, who -are troubled, rest with us, when -the Lord Jesus shall be revealed -from heaven with his mighty -angels,</p> - -<p>8. In flaming fire taking vengeance -on them that know not -God, and that obey not the Gospel -of our Lord Jesus Christ:</p> - -<p>9. Who shall be punished with -everlasting destruction from the -presence of the Lord, and from -the glory of his power.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Isaiah</span> <small>XI</small>, 3. And shall make -him of quick understanding in -the fear of the Lord: and he -shall not judge after the sight -of his eyes, neither reprove after -the hearing of his ears.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Matt.</span> <small>XXIV</small>, 30. And then shall -appear the sign of the Son of man -in heaven: and then shall all the -tribes of the earth mourn, and -they shall see the Son of man -coming in the clouds of heaven -with power and great glory.</p> - -<p>31. And he shall send his angels -with a great sound of a trumpet, -and they shall gather together his -elect from the four winds, from -one end of heaven to the other.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Dan.</span> <small>VII</small>, 13. I saw in the night -visions, and, behold, one like the -Son of man came with the clouds -of heaven, and came to the Ancient -of days, and they brought -him near before him.</p> - -<p>14. And there was given him -dominion, and glory, and a kingdom, -that all people, nations, and -languages should serve him: his -dominion is an everlasting dominion, -which shall not pass away, -and his kingdom that which shall -not be destroyed.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Mark</span> <small>XIII</small>, 24. But in those -days, after that tribulation, the -sun shall be darkened and the -moon shall not give her light,</p> - -<p>25. And the stars of heaven -shall fall, and the powers that -are in heaven shall be shaken.</p> - -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_127" id="Page_127">{127}</a></span> -26. And then shall they see the -Son of man coming in the clouds -with great power and glory.</p> - -<p>27. And then shall he send his -angels, and shall gather together -his elect from the four winds, -from the uttermost parts of the -earth to the uttermost part of -heaven.</p> - -<p>28. Now learn a parable of the -fig-tree: When her branch is yet -tender, and putteth forth leaves, -ye know that Summer is near.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Matt.</span> <small>XXV</small>, 31. When the Son -of man shall come in his glory, -and all the holy angels with him, -then shall he sit upon the throne -of his glory:</p> - -<p>32. And before him shall be -gathered all nations: and he -shall separate them one from -another, as a shepherd divideth -his sheep from the goats:</p> - -<p>33. And he shall set the sheep -on his right hand, but the goats -on the left.</p> - -<p>34. Then shall the King say -unto them on his right hand, -Come, ye blessed of my Father, -inherit the kingdom prepared for -you from the foundation of the -world:</p> - -<p>35. For I was a hungered, and -ye gave me meat: I was thirsty, -and ye gave me drink: I was a -stranger, and ye took me in:</p> - -<p>36. Naked, and ye clothed me: -I was sick, and ye visited me: I -was in prison, and ye came unto -me.</p> - -<p>37. Then shall the righteous -answer him, saying, Lord, when -saw we thee a hungered, and fed -thee? or thirsty, and gave thee -drink?</p> - -<p>38. When saw we thee a stranger, -and took thee in? or naked, -and clothed thee?</p> - -<p>39. Or when saw we thee sick, -or in prison, and came unto thee?</p> - -<p>40. And the King shall answer -and say unto them, Verily I say -unto you, Inasmuch as ye have -done it unto one of the least of -these my brethren, ye have done -it unto me.</p> - -<p>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:</p> - -<p>42. For I was a hungered, and -ye gave me no meat: I was thirsty, -and ye gave me no drink:</p> - -<p>43. I was a stranger, and ye -took me not in: naked, and ye -clothed me not: sick, and in -prison, and ye visited me not.</p> - -<p>44. Then shall they also answer -him, saying, Lord, when saw we -thee a hungered, or athirst, or a -stranger, or naked, or sick, or in -prison, and did not minister unto -thee?</p> - -<p>45. Then shall he answer them, -saying, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch -as ye did it not to one of -the least of these, ye did it not -to me.</p> - -<p>46. And these shall go away -into everlasting punishment: but -the righteous into life eternal.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rev.</span> <small>I</small>, 7. Behold, he cometh -with clouds; and every eye shall -see him, and they also which -pierced him: and all kindreds -of the earth shall wail because -of him. Even so, Amen.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rev.</span> <small>XIV</small>, 14. And I looked, and -behold, a white cloud, and upon -the cloud one sat like unto the -Son of man, having on his head -a golden crown, and in his hand -a sharp sickle.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Matt.</span> <small>XIX</small>, 28. And Jesus said -unto them, Verily I say unto you, -That ye which have followed me, -in the regeneration when the Son -of man shall sit in the throne of -his glory, ye also shall sit upon -twelve thrones, judging the -twelve tribes of Israel.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>X</small>, 42. And he commanded -us to preach unto the people, and -to testify that it is he which was -ordained of God to be the Judge -of quick and dead.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>XXVIII</small>, 31. Preaching the -kingdom of God, and teaching -those things which concern the -Lord Jesus Christ, with all confidence, -no man forbidding him.</p> - -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_128" id="Page_128">{128}</a></span> -<span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>XIV</small>, 10. But why dost -thou judge thy brother? or why -dost thou set at naught thy -brother? for we shall all stand -before the judgment-seat of -Christ.</p> - -<h4 class="smcap">5. The Decisions of the Judgment will be final and Equitable.</h4> - -<p><span class="smcap">Matt.</span> <small>XVI</small>, 27. For the Son of -man shall come in the glory of his -Father, with his angels; and then -he shall reward every man according -to his works.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>II</small>, 6. Who will render to -every man according to his deeds:</p> - -<p>7. To them who, by patient continuance -in well-doing, seek for -glory and honor and immortality, -eternal life:</p> - -<p>8. But unto them that are contentious, -and do not obey the -truth, but obey unrighteousness, -indignation and wrath,</p> - -<p>9. Tribulation and anguish, -upon every soul of man that doeth -evil; of the Jew first, and also of -the Gentile;</p> - -<p>11. For there is no respect of -persons with God.</p> - -<p>12. For as many as have sinned -without law, shall also perish -without law: and as many as -have sinned in the law shall be -judged by the law.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Cor.</span> <small>V</small>, 10. For 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.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Gal.</span> <small>VI</small>, 7. Be not deceived; -God is not mocked: for whatsoever -a man soweth, that shall he -also reap.</p> - -<p>8. For he that soweth to his -flesh, shall of the flesh reap corruption: -but he that soweth to -the Spirit, shall of the Spirit reap -life everlasting.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rev.</span> <small>XXII</small>, 11. He that is unjust, -let him be unjust still: and -he which is filthy, let him be filthy -still: and he that is righteous, -let him be righteous still: -and he that is holy, let him be -holy still.</p> - -<p>12. And behold, I come quickly: -and my reward is with me, to -give every man according as his -work shall be.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rev.</span> <small>XX</small>, 12. And I saw the -dead, small and great, stand before -God; and the books were -opened: and another book was -opened, which is the book of life: -and the dead were judged out of -those things which were written -in the books, according to their -works.</p> - -<p>13. And the sea gave up the -dead which were in it; and death -and hell delivered up the dead -which were in them: and they -were judged every man according -to their works.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Jude</span> 6. And the angels which -kept not their first estate, but left -their own habitation, he hath reserved -in everlasting chains under -darkness unto the judgment -of the great day.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Pet.</span> <small>III</small>, 7. But the heavens -and the earth, which are now, by -the same word are kept in store, -reserved unto fire against the day -of judgment and perdition of ungodly -men.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Heb.</span> <small>IX</small>, 27. And as it is appointed -unto men once to die, but -after this the judgment.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Tim.</span> <small>IV</small>, 1. I charge thee therefore -before God, and the Lord Jesus -Christ, who shall judge the -quick and the dead at his appearing -and his kingdom.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>XVII</small>, 31. Because he hath -appointed a day, in the which he -will judge the world in righteousness, -by that man whom he hath -ordained: whereof he hath given -assurance unto all men, in that -he hath raised him from the dead.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>L</small>, 3. Our God shall -come, and shall not keep silence: -a fire shall devour before him, -and it shall be very tempestuous -round about him.</p> - -<p>4. He shall call to the heavens -from above, and to the earth, that -he may judge his people.</p> - -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_129" id="Page_129">{129}</a></span> -5. Gather my saints together -unto me; those that have made -a covenant with me by sacrifice.</p> - -<p>6. And the heavens shall declare -his righteousness: for God -is judge himself.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Eccl.</span> <small>XII</small>, 14. For God shall -bring every work into judgment, -with every secret thing, whether -it be good, or whether it be evil.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Matt.</span> <small>XII</small>, 36. But I say unto -you, That every idle word that -men shall speak, they shall give -account thereof in the day of -judgment.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Luke</span> <small>XII</small>, 2. For there is nothing -covered, that shall not be revealed; -neither hid, that shall -not be known.</p> - -<p>3. Therefore whatsoever ye -have spoken in darkness shall -be heard in the light; and that -which ye have spoken in the ear -in closets shall be proclaimed -upon the housetops.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>II</small>, 16. In the day when -God shall judge the secrets of men -by Jesus Christ according to my -Gospel.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Cor.</span> <small>III</small>, 13. Every man's -work shall be made manifest: for -the day shall declare it, because -it shall be revealed by fire; and -the fire shall try every man's -work of what sort it is.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Cor.</span> <small>IV</small>, 4. For I know nothing -by myself; yet am I not -hereby justified: but he that -judgeth me is the Lord.</p> - -<p>5. Therefore judge nothing before -the time, until the Lord come, -who both will bring to light the -hidden things of darkness, and -will make manifest the counsels -of the hearts: and then shall -every man have praise of God.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Luke</span> <small>XIII</small>, 25. When once the -master of the house is risen up, -and hath shut to the door, and ye -begin to stand without, and to -knock at the door, saying, Lord, -Lord, open unto us; and he shall -answer and say unto you, I know -you not whence ye are.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Luke</span> <small>XVI</small>, 26. And beside all -this, between us and you there is -a great gulf fixed: so that they -which would pass from hence to -you can not; neither can they -pass to us, that would come from -thence.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Matt.</span> <small>XIII</small>, 40. As therefore the -tares are gathered and burned in -the fire; so shall it be in the end -of this world.</p> - -<p>41. The Son of man shall send -forth his angels, and they shall -gather out of his kingdom all -things that offend, and them -which do iniquity;</p> - -<p>42. And shall cast them into a -furnace of fire: there shall be -wailing and gnashing of teeth.</p> - -<p>43. Then shall the righteous -shine forth as the sun in the kingdom -of their Father. Who hath -ears to hear, let him hear.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Matt.</span> <small>XIII</small>, 49. So shall it be at -the end of the world: the angels -shall come forth, and sever the -wicked from among the just.</p> - -<p>50. And shall cast them into -the furnace of fire: there shall -be wailing and gnashing of -teeth.</p> - -<h4 class="smcap">6. The Award to the Righteous.</h4> - -<p><span class="smcap">Matt.</span> <small>XXV</small>, 34. Then shall the -King say unto them on his right -hand, Come, ye blessed of my -Father, inherit the kingdom prepared -for you from the foundation -of the world.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Luke</span> <small>XXII</small>, 29. And I appoint -unto you a kingdom, as my Father -hath appointed unto me;</p> - -<p>30. That ye may eat and drink -at my table in my kingdom, and -sit on thrones judging the twelve -tribes of Israel.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>V</small>, 17. For if by one man's -offense death reigned by one; -much more they which receive -abundance of grace, and of the -gift of righteousness, shall reign -in life by one, Jesus Christ.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Tim.</span> <small>II</small>, 12. If we suffer, we -shall also reign with him: if we -deny him, he also will deny us.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Pet.</span> <small>I</small>, 11. For so an entrance -shall be ministered unto you -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_130" id="Page_130">{130}</a></span> -abundantly into the everlasting -kingdom of our Lord and Savior -Jesus Christ.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rev.</span> <small>I</small>, 6. And hath made us -kings and priests unto God and -his Father; to him be glory and -dominion forever and ever. Amen.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rev.</span> <small>XXI</small>, 7. He that overcometh -shall inherit all things; and -I will be his God, and he shall be -my son.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Heb.</span> <small>IV</small>, 9. There remaineth -therefore a rest to the people of -God.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">John</span> <small>XIV</small>, 2. In my Father's -house are many mansions: if it -were not so, I would have told -you. I go to prepare a place for -you.</p> - -<p>3. And if I go and prepare a -place for you, I will come again, -and receive you unto myself; -that where I am, there ye may be -also.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rev.</span> <small>III</small>, 4. Thou hast a few -names even in Sardis which have -not defiled their garments; and -they shall walk with me in white: -for they are worthy.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rev.</span> <small>XXII</small>, 4. And they shall -see his face; and his name shall -be in their foreheads.</p> - -<p>5. And there shall be no night -there; and they need no candle, -neither light of the sun; for the -Lord God giveth them light: and -they shall reign forever and -ever.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">John</span> <small>XVII</small>, 24. Father, I will -that they also, whom thou hast -given me, be with me where I -am; that they may behold my -glory, which thou hast given me: -for thou lovedst me before the -foundation of the world.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Col.</span> <small>III</small>, 4. When Christ, who is -our life, shall appear, then shall -ye also appear with him in glory.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rev.</span> <small>III</small>, 21. To him that overcometh -will I grant to sit with -me in my throne, even as I also -overcame, and am set down with -my Father in his throne.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rev.</span> <small>VII</small>, 15. Therefore are they -before the throne of God, and -serve him day and night in his -temple: and he that sitteth on -the throne shall dwell among -them.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>XVI</small>, 11. God hath delivered -me to the ungodly, and -turned me over into the hands of -the wicked.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Matt.</span> <small>XXV</small>, 21. His lord said -unto him, Well done, thou good -and faithful servant; thou hast -been faithful over a few things, I -will make thee ruler over many -things: enter thou into the joy of -thy lord.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Jude</span> 24. Now unto him that is -able to keep you from falling, and -to present you faultless before the -presence of his glory with exceeding -joy.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rev.</span> <small>XXI</small>, 4. And God shall -wipe away all tears from their -eyes; and there shall be no more -death, neither sorrow, nor crying, -neither shall there be any more -pain: for the former things are -passed away.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rev.</span> <small>XXII</small>, 3. And there shall -be no more curse: but the throne -of God and of the Lamb shall be -in it; and his servants shall serve -him.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Matt.</span> <small>XIII</small>, 43. Then shall the -righteous shine forth as the sun -in the kingdom of their Father. -Who hath ears to hear, let him -hear.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Dan.</span> <small>XII</small>, 3. And they that be -wise shall shine as the brightness -of the firmament; and they that -turn many to righteousness as the -stars forever and ever.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">John</span> <small>IV</small>, 36. And he that reapeth -receiveth wages, and gathereth -fruit unto life eternal: that -both he that soweth and he that -reapeth may rejoice together.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rev.</span> <small>II</small>, 7. He that hath an ear, -let him hear what the Spirit saith -unto the Churches; To him that -overcometh will I give to eat of -the tree of life.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rev.</span> <small>XXII</small>, 14. Blessed are they -that do his commandments, that -they may have right to the tree -of life, and may enter in through -the gates into the city.</p> - -<div class="pagenum"><a name="Page_131" id="Page_131">{131}</a></div> - -<h4 class="smcap">7. The Doom of the Wicked.</h4> - -<p><span class="smcap">Matt.</span> <small>XXV</small>, 41. Then shall he -say also unto them on the left -hand, Depart from me, ye cursed, -into everlasting fire, prepared for -the devil and his angels:</p> - -<p>42. For I was a hungered, and -ye gave me no meat: I was -thirsty, and ye gave me no drink:</p> - -<p>43. I was a stranger, and ye -took me not in: naked, and ye -clothed me not: sick, and in -prison, and ye visited me not.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Matt.</span> <small>XXV</small>, 45. Then shall he -answer them, saying, Verily I say -unto you, Inasmuch as ye did it -not to one of the least of these, ye -did it not to me.</p> - -<p>46. And these shall go away -into everlasting punishment; but -the righteous into life eternal.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>IX</small>, 17. The wicked shall -be turned into hell, and all the -nations that forget God.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Matt.</span> <small>III</small>, 10. And now also the -ax is laid unto the root of the -trees: therefore every tree which -bringeth not forth good fruit is -hewn down, and cast into the -fire.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Matt.</span> <small>X</small>, 28. And fear not them -which kill the body, but are not -able to kill the soul: but rather -fear him which is able to destroy -both soul and body in hell.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Matt.</span> <small>XIII</small>, 40. As therefore the -tares are gathered and burned in -the fire: so shall it be in the end -of this world.</p> - -<p>41. The Son of man shall send -forth his angels, and they shall -gather out of his kingdom all -things that offend, and them -which do iniquity;</p> - -<p>42. And shall cast them into a -furnace of fire: there shall be -wailing and gnashing of teeth.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">John</span> <small>V</small>, 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.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Mark</span> <small>IX</small>, 43. And if thy hand -offend thee, cut it off: it is better -for thee to enter into life maimed, -than having two hands to go into -hell, into the fire that never shall -be quenched.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Mark</span> <small>IX</small>, 45. And if thy foot -offend thee, cut it off: it is better -for thee to enter halt into life, -than having two feet to be cast -into hell, into the fire that never -shall be quenched.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Mark</span> <small>IX</small>, 47. And if thine eye -offend thee, pluck it out: it is -better for thee to enter into the -kingdom of God with one eye, -than having two eyes to be cast -into hell fire:</p> - -<p>48. Where their worm dieth -not, and the fire is not quenched.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Luke</span> <small>III</small>, 17. Whose fan is in -his hand, and he will thoroughly -purge his floor, and will gather -the wheat into his garner: but -the chaff he will burn with fire -unquenchable.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Luke</span> <small>XVI</small>, 23. And in hell he -lifted up his eyes, being in torments, -and seeth Abraham afar -off, and Lazarus in his bosom.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Thess.</span> <small>V</small>, 2. For yourselves -know perfectly, that the day of -the Lord so cometh as a thief in -the night.</p> - -<p>5. For when they shall say, -Peace and safety; then sudden -destruction cometh upon them, as -travail upon a woman with child; -and they shall not escape.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Thess.</span> <small>I</small>, 7. In the which ye -also walked some time, when ye -lived in them.</p> - -<p>8. But now ye also put off all -these; anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, -filthy communication out -of your mouth.</p> - -<p>9. Lie not one to another, seeing -that ye have put off the old -man with his deeds.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Heb.</span> <small>VI</small>, 8. But that which -beareth thorns and briers is rejected, -and is nigh unto cursing; -whose end is to be burned.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Thess.</span> <small>II</small>, 8. And then shall -that Wicked be revealed, whom -the Lord shall consume with the -spirit of his mouth, and shall destroy -with the brightness of his -coming:</p> - -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_132" id="Page_132">{132}</a></span> -9. Even him, whose coming is -after the working of Satan, with -all power, and signs, and lying -wonders,</p> - -<p>10. And with all deceivableness -of unrighteousness in them that -perish; because they received not -the love of the truth, that they -might be saved.</p> - -<p>11. And for this cause God shall -send them strong delusion, that -they should believe a lie:</p> - -<p>12. That they all might be -damned who believed not the -truth, but had pleasure in unrighteousness.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Pet.</span> <small>II</small>, 4. For if God spared -not the angels that sinned, but -cast them down to hell, and delivered -them into chains of darkness, -to be reserved unto judgment.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Pet.</span> <small>II</small>, 9. The Lord knoweth -how to deliver the godly out of -temptations, and to reserve the -unjust unto the day of judgment -to be punished:</p> - -<p>10. But chiefly them that walk -after the flesh in the lust of uncleanness, -and despise government. -Presumptuous are they, -self-willed; they are not afraid to -speak evil of dignities.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Pet.</span> <small>III</small>, 7. But the heavens -and the earth, which are now, by -the same word are kept in store, -reserved unto fire against the day -of judgment and perdition of ungodly -men.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">John</span> <small>III</small>, 3. Jesus answered and -said unto him, Verily, verily, I -say unto thee, except a man be -born again, he can not see the -kingdom of God.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rev.</span> <small>XIV</small>, 9. And the third angel -followed them, saying with a -loud voice, If any man worship -the beast and his image, and receive -his mark in his forehead, or -in his hand,</p> - -<p>10. The same shall drink of the -wine of the wrath of God, which -is poured out without mixture -into the cup of his indignation; -and he shall be tormented with -fire and brimstone in the presence -of the holy angels and in the -presence of the Lamb:</p> - -<p>11. And the smoke of their torment -ascendeth up forever and -ever: and they have no rest day -nor night, who worship the beast -and his image, and whosoever receiveth -the mark of his name.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rev.</span> <small>XXII</small>, 14. Blessed are they -that do his commandments, that -they may have right to the tree -of life, and may enter in through -the gates into the city.</p> - -<p>15. For without are dogs, and -sorcerers, and whoremongers, and -murderers, and idolaters, and -whosoever loveth and maketh a -lie.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rev.</span> <small>XXI</small>, 8. But the fearful, -and unbelieving, and the abominable, -and murderers, and whoremongers, -and sorcerers, and idolaters, -and all liars, shall have -their part in the lake which -burneth with fire and brimstone: -which is the second death.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Matt.</span> <small>V</small>, 20. For I say unto you, -That except your righteousness -shall exceed the righteousness of -the scribes and Pharisees, ye -shall in no case enter into the -kingdom of heaven.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Matt.</span> <small>VII</small>, 21. Not every one -that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, -shall enter into the kingdom of -heaven; but he that doeth the -will of my Father which is in -heaven.</p> - -<p>22. Many will say to me in that -day, Lord, Lord, have we not -prophesied in thy name? and in -thy name have cast out devils? -and in thy name done many -wonderful works?</p> - -<p>23. And then will I profess unto -them, I never knew you: depart -from me, ye that work iniquity.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Luke</span> <small>XIII</small>, 24. Strive to enter in -at the strait gate: for many, I -say unto you, will seek to enter -in, and shall not be able.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rev.</span> <small>XXII</small>, 10. And he said unto -me, Seal not the sayings of the -prophecy of this book: for the -time is at hand.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Cor.</span> <small>VI</small>, 9. Know ye not that -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_133" id="Page_133">{133}</a></span> -the unrighteous shall not inherit -the kingdom of God? Be not -deceived: neither fornicators, nor -idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, -nor abusers of themselves -with mankind,</p> - -<p>10. Nor thieves, nor covetous, -nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor -extortioners, shall inherit the -kingdom of God.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Gal.</span> <small>V</small>, 19. Now the works of -the flesh are manifest, which are -these, Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, -lasciviousness,</p> - -<p>20. Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, -variance, emulations, wrath, -strife, seditions, heresies,</p> - -<p>21. Envyings, murders, drunkenness, -revilings, and such like: -of the which I tell you before, as -I have also told you in time past, -that they which do such things -shall not inherit the kingdom of -God.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Eph.</span> <small>V</small>, 5. For this ye know, -that no whoremonger, nor unclean -person, nor covetous man, who is -an idolater, hath any inheritance -in the kingdom of Christ and of -God.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rev.</span> <small>XXI</small>, 27. And there shall -in no wise enter into it any thing -that defileth, neither whatsoever -worketh abomination, or maketh -a lie; but they which are -written in the Lamb's book of -life.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>XI</small>, 6. Upon the wicked -he shall rain snares, fire, and -brimstone, and a horrible tempest: -this shall be the portion of -their cup.</p> - -<h4 class="smcap">8. Heaven a Place of Eternal Happiness.</h4> - -<p>"That part of space in which the omnipresent Jehovah -is supposed to afford more sensible manifestations -of his glory. Hence this is called habitation of God; -and is represented as the residence of angels and -blessed spirits."—<i>Webster.</i> Heaven is both a <i>place</i> and -a state. "I go to prepare a place for you," said Jesus; -and "Where I am there shall my servant be." "I will -that those whom thou hast given me be with me where -I am, that they may behold my glory." "In my -Father's house there are many mansions." <i>To</i>, and <i>at</i>, -and <i>from</i> are predicated of heaven in the Scriptures, -just as they are of the sun, or the earth. The bodies -of Enoch and Elijah, who were translated without dying, -are somewhere. The glorified body of Jesus is -somewhere. The bodies of the saints, after the general -resurrection, will be somewhere. They will occupy -space. The paradise in Eden and the literal Canaan -were types of a <i>place</i> as certainly as of a <i>state</i>. Heaven -is the Christian's eternal <i>home</i>; his <i>house not made with -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_134" id="Page_134">{134}</a></span> -hands</i>; his <i>better country</i>, <i>even a heavenly</i>. There shall -be mutual recognition and intelligent converse in -heaven. This is taught in the transfiguration scene, -where Moses and Elias appeared in glory, and conversed -with Jesus in the presence and hearing of Peter, -James, and John. Heaven is a <i>state</i>; the saints are -glorified, soul and body. "The sufferings of this present -time are not worthy to be compared with the -<i>glory</i> which shall be <i>revealed in us</i>." "There shall be no -more death, neither sorrow, nor crying." "They shall -not hunger nor thirst any more." "Then shall we -know even as we are known, and see as we are seen." -"Glorious things are spoken of thee, O city of God." -There shall be no sin in heaven; "Nothing that loveth -or maketh a lie." "There shall be no night there;" -"that is to say," says Mr. Harbaugh, "there no dependent -or secondary planet exists." There, consequently, -none of the unpleasant extremes involved in -day and night are found. There no dark night-sides -of nature cover the lovely face of paradisean realms. -No cycles in the heavenly worlds ever cause the joyous -life of the saints to ebb back from the waking energies -of bliss into dull stupor, under the overshadowings of -darkness and gloom. That world needs no repose; for -life, in right relations, is rest in its own peaceful flow -of bliss. No curse. In all that land wasting disease -is unknown. No malice shall be feared; for "the sun -shall not smite thee by day, nor the moon by night." -Heaven is a prepared <i>place</i> for a <i>prepared people</i>. -"They shall see his face." The heart feels that union -is the height of joy. They shall hear his voice, -saying, "Come ye blessed, enter thou into the joy of -thy Lord." "His servants shall serve him." They -shall receive a crown of life, and that crown shall shine -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_135" id="Page_135">{135}</a></span> -through all eternity, to tell of the triumph he has -achieved through the blood of the Lamb. The Christian's -heavenly inheritance is an <i>infinite and an eternal -weight of glory</i>.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">John</span> <small>XIV</small>, 2. In my Father's -house are many mansions: if it -were not so, I would have told -you. I go to prepare a place for -you.</p> - -<p>3. And if I go and prepare a -place for you, I will come again, -and receive you unto myself; -that where I am, there ye may -be also.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">John</span> <small>XVII</small>, 24. Father, I will -that they also, whom thou hast -given me, be with me where I -am; that they may behold my -glory, which thou hast given me: -for thou lovedst me before the -foundation of the world.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Thess.</span> <small>IV</small>, 17. Then we which -are alive and remain shall be -caught up together with them in -the clouds, to meet the Lord in -the air: and so shall we ever be -with the Lord.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rev.</span> <small>III</small>, 21. To him that overcometh -will I grant to sit with -me in my throne, even as I also -overcame, and am set down with -my Father in his throne.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Cor.</span> <small>II</small>, 9. But as it is written, -Eye hath not seen, nor ear -heard, neither have entered into -the heart of man, the things -which God hath prepared for -them that love him.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 John</span> <small>III</small>, 2. Beloved, now are -we the sons of God, and it doth -not yet appear what we shall be: -but we know that, when he shall -appear, we shall be like him; for -we shall see him as he is.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Peter</span> <small>I</small>, 2. For so an entrance -shall be ministered unto -you abundantly into the everlasting -kingdom of our Lord and -Savior Jesus Christ.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">James</span> <small>II</small>, 5. Hearken, my beloved -brethren, 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?</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Luke</span> <small>XXII</small>, 29. And I appoint -unto you a kingdom, as my Father -hath appointed unto me;</p> - -<p>30. That ye may eat and drink -at my table in my kingdom, and -sit on thrones, judging the twelve -tribes of Israel.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>V</small>, 17. For if by one -man's offense death reigneth by -one; much more they which receive -abundance of grace, and of -the gift of righteousness, shall -reign in life by one, Jesus Christ.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Col.</span> <small>III</small>, 24. Knowing that of -the Lord ye shall receive the reward -of the inheritance: for ye -serve the Lord Christ.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Peter</span> <small>I</small>, 3. Blessed be the -God and Father of our Lord Jesus -Christ, which according to his -abundant mercy, hath begotten -us again unto a lively hope by -the resurrection of Jesus Christ -from the dead,</p> - -<p>4. To an inheritance incorruptible, -and undefiled, and that fadeth -not away, reserved in heaven for -you.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rev.</span> <small>XXII</small>, 5. And there shall -be no night there; and they need -no candle, neither light of the -sun; for the Lord God giveth -them light: and they shall reign -forever and ever.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Matt.</span> <small>XXV</small>, 21. His lord said -unto him, Well done, thou good -and faithful servant; thou hast -been faithful over a few things, -I will make thee ruler over many -things: enter thou into the joy -of thy lord.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Jude</span> 24. Now unto him that is -able to keep you from falling, -and to present you faultless before -the presence of his glory -with exceeding joy.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rev.</span> <small>XXI</small>, 4. John to the seven -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_136" id="Page_136">{136}</a></span> -churches which are in Asia: -Grace be unto you, and peace, -from him which is, and which -was, and which is to come; and -from the seven Spirits which are -before his throne.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rev.</span> <small>XXII</small>, 3. And there shall -be no more curse: but the throne -of God and of the Lamb shall be -in it; and his servants shall serve -him.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rev.</span> <small>VII</small>, 15. Therefore are they -before the throne of God, and serve -him day and night in his temple: -and he that sitteth on the throne -shall dwell among them.</p> - -<p>16. They shall hunger no more -neither thirst any more: neither -shall the sun light on them, nor -any heat.</p> - -<p>17. For the Lamb which is in -the midst of the throne shall feed -them, and shall lead them unto -living fountains of waters: and -God shall wipe away all tears -from their eyes.</p> - -<h4 class="smcap">9. Hell a Place of Endless Misery.</h4> - -<p>The chief objections that have been urged against -the doctrine of the eternal punishment of the finally -impenitent, are the following:</p> - -<p>1. The disproportion between the actions done in -time and endless punishment. While it is not denied -that punishment is merited, it is contended that there -should be some proportion between the crime and the -duration of the penalty. To this objection we deem -the following arguments a sufficient answer:</p> - -<p>What is the moral proportion between one day and -a month, or one day and a year? Does nothing depend -on the nature of the crime? Suppose a man commits -a petty larceny, would the objector say a month's imprisonment -is enough? Another man commits murder, -would the objector say that a year's punishment would -suffice? But should the latter criminal be punished a -month and the other a year? It is urged that the -nature of the crime determines that. If this is granted -it is apparent that the proportion is one of <i>turpitude</i>, -and not of <i>time</i>. Society, and all civil governments, -proceed upon the principle that the time occupied in -the perpetration of a criminal act is not to be taken -into account in considering the punishment that is to -be awarded. This is manifestly correct; for less time is -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_137" id="Page_137">{137}</a></span> -usually occupied in committing murder than in perpetrating -a burglary; and, on the principle of strict proportion, -the burglar should undergo a longer punishment -than the murderer. But the moral instincts of -society overrule its sentimentalities, and demand that -the gravity of the crime shall determine the gravity of -the punishment.</p> - -<p>Take another illustration: suppose that twenty -years ago a criminal forged your name to a check for -ten thousand dollars. It was the work of a moment. -A stroke or two of the pen and the work was done. -The criminal never confessed the act, nor ever uttered a -penitential word. You had him prosecuted, and he was -imprisoned for ten years. He has now been at large ten -years. Have you forgiven him? Have you invited him -to your family circle? Have you restored him to your -confidence? You answer, "No!" What then becomes -of the argument of proportion? He was imprisoned -ten years for a crime that consumed less than ten minutes -in its perpetration. Ten years of punishment for -ten minutes of crime! But you say the criminal is impenitent; -he has never acknowledged his sin, and never -asked for forgiveness. Time has no mitigating influence -upon guilt. If a criminal continues impenitent -respecting any crime, he is as guilty of that crime on -the last day of his life as he was in the very hour of its -committal, although he may have survived that hour -fifty years. The question between the criminal and -society is not one of time, but of penitence.</p> - -<p>Look at the question of proportion from another -point. Here is a man who has sustained an unspotted -reputation for half a century. He has been regarded as -a pattern of benevolence, and his credit is unquestioned. -But he is proved guilty of crime. The criminal had no -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_138" id="Page_138">{138}</a></span> -idea that his crime was known, but it is made public. -How does society treat that splendid reputation, which -was fifty years in building? Does it deduct but one -day from the fifty years of reputation, and regard the -crime as but a spot on the disk of a brilliant life? Does -it not rather raze the very foundations of the structure -that was fifty years in building, and forgets half a century -of unchallenged life in one day's discovered villainy? -All actions are influential. What is done in an -hour may affect society through many generations.</p> - -<p>Punishment is not regenerative. A felon who has -undergone a term of imprisonment may leave the prison -as great a criminal as when he entered it. The fact of -his imprisonment does not make him an honest man. -Hell itself, if intermediate instead of final, would not -convert men to Christianity.</p> - -<p>2. It has been urged that, as virtue is its own -reward, and vice its own punishment, the criminal -is sufficiently punished while upon earth, and need not, -therefore, have hell superadded. If the argument is -valid in relation to hell, it is equally valid in relation -to heaven. The logic which closes hell annihilates -heaven. If vice is its own punishment, why should the -thief be imprisoned, or the murderer executed? Why -not leave the criminal simply to his own remorse of -conscience? The fact is, by the repetition of crime -conscience becomes hardened, and the old criminal -suffers less compunction for murder than the young offender -does for some petty theft.</p> - -<p>3. It is urged that God should issue a universal amnesty; -that he should open every prison-door in the -universe; that he should say to lost men, "You are forgiven;" -and to devils, "You are free." It is contended -that this would be magnanimity worthy of a God. -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_139" id="Page_139">{139}</a></span> -But it must be remembered that amnesty, in itself, -would work no moral change. Would the thief and -the murderer become virtuous members of society by -being simply liberated from jail? Does their moral -character depend upon which side of the prison-door -they are? Would a devil be any less a devil on one -side of a prison-door than on another? It is not the -door that makes the devil. Forgiveness requires the -consent of two parties. An enemy can not by any so-called -act of forgiveness be turned into a friend. A -man may excuse an offense against himself, but he has -no power to excuse an offense against righteousness. -He may rise superior to mere personal considerations, -but if he trifle with the demands of morality, which -alone can make personal considerations of any consequence, -his so-called forgiveness is a sin. Hence it appears -that even God himself can not forgive a sinner, -apart from certain conditions which the sinner himself -must supply.</p> - -<p>4. It is suggested that a second probation might -meet the case. A second probation is an impossibility. -But if possible, where would be the equity? Give -men to know that there would he a second probation, -and how many of them would care for the first? If -they neglected the first they would be necessarily -weaker to encounter the discipline of the second. And -if a second probation, why not a third and a fourth? -If temporary punishment in hell would bring man to -God, why send Christ into the world to die for sinners? -Hell is nowhere spoken of in the Scriptures as exerting -a remedial influence upon criminals. But Christ is -"the only name given, under heaven, amongst men, -whereby we must be saved."</p> - -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_140" id="Page_140">{140}</a></span> -<span class="smcap">Isaiah</span> <small>XXX</small>, 33. For Tophet is -ordained of old; yea, for the -king it is prepared; he hath -made it deep and large: the pile -thereof is fire and much wood; -the breath of the Lord, like a -stream of brimstone, doth kindle -it.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Matt.</span> <small>XXIII</small>, 33. Ye serpents, ye -generation of vipers, how can ye -escape the damnation of hell?</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Luke</span> <small>XVI</small>, 24. And he cried and -said, father Abraham, have mercy -on me, and send Lazarus, that he -may dip the tip of his finger in -water, and cool my tongue; for I -am tormented in this flame.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Thess.</span> <small>I</small>, 7. And to you, who -are troubled, rest with us, when -the Lord Jesus shall be revealed -from heaven with his mighty -angels,</p> - -<p>8. In flaming fire taking vengeance -on them that know not -God, and that obey not the Gospel -of our Lord Jesus Christ:</p> - -<p>9. Who shall be punished with -everlasting destruction from the -presence of the Lord, and from -the glory of his power;</p> - -<p>10. When he shall come to be -glorified in his saints, and to be -admired in all them that believe -(because our testimony among you -was believed) in that day.</p> - -<p>11. Wherefore also we pray always -for you, that our God would -count you worthy of this calling, -and fulfill all the good pleasure -of his goodness, and the work of -faith with power:</p> - -<p>12. That the name of our Lord -Jesus Christ may be glorified in -you, and ye in him, according to -the grace of our God, and of the -Lord Jesus Christ.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">John</span> <small>III</small>, 36. He that believeth -on the Son hath everlasting life: -and he that believeth not the Son, -shall not see life; but the wrath -of God abideth on him.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Prov.</span> <small>X</small>, 28. The hope of the -righteous shall be gladness: but -the expectation of the wicked -shall perish.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Prov.</span> <small>XI</small>, 7. When a wicked man -dieth, his expectation shall perish: -and the hope of unjust men -perisheth.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Dan.</span> <small>XII</small>, 2. And many of them -that sleep in the dust of the earth -shall awake, some to everlasting -life, and some to shame and everlasting -contempt.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Matt.</span> <small>XXV</small>, 46. And these shall -go away into everlasting punishment: -but the righteous into life -eternal.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Mark</span> <small>IX</small>, 43. And if thy hand -offend thee, cut it off: it is better -for thee to enter into life maimed, -than having two hands to go into -hell, into the fire that never shall -be quenched:</p> - -<p>44. Where their worm dieth not, -and the fire is not quenched.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Mark</span> <small>XIV</small>, 21. The Son of man -indeed goeth, as it is written of -him: but woe to that man by -whom the Son of man is betrayed! -good were it for that -man if he had never been born.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Luke</span> <small>III</small>, 17. Whose fan is in -his hand, and he will thoroughly -purge his floor, and will gather -the wheat into his garner: but -the chaff he will burn with fire -unquenchable.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Luke</span> <small>XVI</small>, 26. And besides all -this, between us and you there is -a great gulf fixed: so that they -which would pass from hence to -you, can not; neither can they -pass to us, that would come from -thence.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rev.</span> <small>XIV</small>. 10. The same shall -drink of the wine of the wrath -of God, which is poured out -without mixture into the cup -of his indignation; and he shall -be tormented with fire and brimstone -in the presence of the holy -angels, and in the presence of the -Lamb:</p> - -<p>11. And the smoke of their torment -ascendeth up forever and -ever: and they have no rest day -nor night, who worship the beast -and his image, and whosoever receiveth -the mark of his name.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rev.</span> <small>XX</small>, 10. And the devil that -deceived them was cast into the -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_141" id="Page_141">{141}</a></span> -lake of fire and brimstone, where -the beast and the false prophet -are, and shall be tormented day -and night forever and ever.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rev.</span> <small>XXII</small>, 11. He that is unjust, -let him be unjust still: and he -which is filthy, let him be filthy -still: and he that is righteous, -let him be righteous still: and -he that is holy, let him be holy -still.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Mark</span> <small>III</small>, 29. But he that shall -blaspheme against the Holy Ghost -hath never forgiveness, but is in -danger of eternal damnation.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Heb.</span> <small>VI</small>, 8. But that which -beareth thorns and briers is rejected, -and is nigh unto cursing; -whose end is to be burned.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>IX</small>, 17. The wicked shall -be turned into hell, and all the -nations that forget God.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>XI</small>, 6. Upon the wicked -he shall rain snares, fire and -brimstone, and a horrible tempest: -this shall be the portion of -their cup.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Prov.</span> <small>I</small>, 24. Because I have -called, and ye refused; I have -stretched out my hand, and no -man regarded;</p> - -<p>25. But ye have set at naught -all my counsel, and would none -of my reproof:</p> - -<p>26. I also will laugh at your -calamity; I will mock when your -fear cometh;</p> - -<p>27. When your fear cometh as -desolation, and your destruction -cometh as a whirlwind; when -distress and anguish cometh upon -you.</p> - -<p>28. Then shall they call upon -me, but I will not answer; they -shall seek me early, but they -shall not find me:</p> - -<p>29. For that they hated knowledge, -and did not choose the fear -of the Lord:</p> - -<p>30. They would none of my -counsel: they despised all my -reproof.</p> - -<p>31. Therefore shall they eat of -the fruit of their own way, and -be filled with their own devices.</p> - -<p>32. For the turning away of -the simple shall slay them, and -the prosperity of fools shall destroy -them.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Matt.</span> <small>V</small>, 20. For I say unto -you, That except your righteousness -shall exceed the righteousness -of the scribes and Pharisees, -ye shall in no case enter into the -kingdom of heaven.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Matt.</span> <small>VII</small>, 21. Not every one -that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, -shall enter into the kingdom of -heaven; but he that doeth the -will of my Father which is in -heaven.</p> - -<p>22. Many will say to me in -that day, Lord, Lord, have we -not prophesied in thy name? and -in thy name have cast out devils? -and in thy name done many wonderful -works?</p> - -<p>23. And then will I profess -unto them, I never knew you: -depart from me, ye that work -iniquity.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Matt.</span> <small>VIII</small>, 11. And I say unto -you, That many shall come from -the east and west, and shall sit -down with Abraham, and Isaac, -and Jacob, in the kingdom of -heaven.</p> - -<p>12. But the children of the -kingdom shall be cast out into -outer darkness: there shall be -weeping and gnashing of teeth.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Matt.</span> <small>X</small>, 33. But whosoever -shall deny me before men, him -will I also deny before my Father -which is in heaven.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Matt.</span> <small>XIII</small>, 40. As therefore the -tares are gathered and burned in -the fire; so shall it be in the end -of this world.</p> - -<p>41. The Son of man shall send -forth his angels, and they shall -gather out of his kingdom all -things that offend, and them -which do iniquity,</p> - -<p>42. And shall cast them into a -furnace of fire: there shall be -wailing and gnashing of teeth.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Matt.</span> <small>XIII</small>, 49. So shall it be -at the end of the world: the -angels shall come forth, and -sever the wicked from among -the just,</p> - -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_142" id="Page_142">{142}</a></span> -50. And shall cast them into -the furnace of fire: there shall -be wailing and gnashing of -teeth.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Gal.</span> <small>V</small>, 21. Envyings, murders, -drunkenness, revelings, and such -like: of the which I tell you before, -as I have also told you in -time past, that they which do -such things shall not inherit the -kingdom of God.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Gal.</span> <small>VI</small>, 8. For he that soweth -to his flesh shall of the flesh reap -corruption; but he that soweth -to the Spirit shall of the Spirit -reap life everlasting.</p> - -<hr /> - -<div class="pagenum"><a name="Page_145" id="Page_145">{145}</a></div> - -<h2>BOOK IV.<br /> -<small>THE MORAL LAW.</small></h2> - -<p class="small"><span class="smcap">Note.</span>—The moral law, as a standard rule for our obedience, -remains in full rigor and authority, and constitutes a body of precepts -which carry a universal and natural equity in them, being so -conformable to the light of reason and the dictates of every man's -conscience that, as soon as they are declared and understood, they -must needs be subscribed to as just and right.</p> - -<hr /> - -<h3>CHAPTER I.<br /> -<small>THE FIRST COMMANDMENT.</small></h3> - -<p class="command-1"><span class="smcap">Exodus</span> <small>XX</small>, 3: <i>Thou shalt have no other gods before me.</i></p> - -<p><span class="smcap">This</span> command, although given in a negative form, -enjoins the following positive duties:</p> - -<p>1. That <i>we must have a God</i>, which, of course, is -against atheism.</p> - -<p>2. That <i>we must have the Lord Jehovah for our God</i>, -which is against idolatry.</p> - -<p>3. That <i>we must have the only true God, the Lord -Jehovah alone, for our God</i>, and that is against Polytheism.</p> - -<p>4. That <i>all our services and acts of worship to the true -and only God be performed with sincerity and true devotion</i>. -This is implied in the expression, <i>before me, or -in my sight</i>.</p> - -<div class="pagenum"><a name="Page_146" id="Page_146">{146}</a></div> - -<h4 class="smcap">1. Idolatry Forbidden.</h4> - -<p><span class="smcap">Ex.</span> <small>XX</small>, 3. Thou shalt have no -other gods before me.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Ex.</span> <small>XXXIV</small>, 14. For thou shalt -worship no other God: for the -Lord, whose name is Jealous, is -a jealous God.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Ex.</span> <small>XXIII</small>, 13. And in all things -that I have said unto you be circumspect: -and make no mention -of the name of other gods, neither -let it be heard out of thy -mouth.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Ex.</span> <small>XXIII</small>, 24. Thou shalt not -bow down to their gods, nor serve -them, nor do after their works: -but thou shalt utterly overthrow -them, and quite break down their -images.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Deut.</span> <small>IV</small>, 15. Take ye therefore -good heed unto yourselves; (for -ye saw no manner of similitude -on the day that the Lord spake -unto you in Horeb out of the -midst of the fire;)</p> - -<p>16. Lest ye corrupt yourselves, -and make you a graven image, -the similitude of any figure, the -likeness of male or female,</p> - -<p>17. The likeness of any beast -that is on the earth, the likeness -of any winged fowl that flieth in -the air,</p> - -<p>18. The likeness of any thing -that creepeth on the ground, the -likeness of any fish that is in the -waters beneath the earth:</p> - -<p>19. And lest thou lift up thine -eyes unto heaven, and when thou -seest the sun, and the moon, and -the stars, even all the host of -heaven, shouldest be driven to -worship them, and serve them, -which the Lord thy God hath -divided unto all nations under -the whole heaven.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Deut.</span> <small>VI</small>, 14. Ye shall not go -after other gods, of the gods of -the people which are round about -you;</p> - -<p>15. (For the Lord thy God is a -jealous God among you;) lest the -anger of the Lord thy God be -kindled against thee, and destroy -thee from off the face of the earth.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Hosea</span> <small>XIII</small>, 4. Yet I am the -Lord thy God from the land of -Egypt, and thou shalt know no -god but me; for there is no savior -besides me.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Cor.</span> <small>VIII</small>, 4. As concerning -therefore the eating of those -things that are offered in sacrifice -unto idols, we know that an idol is -nothing in the world, and that -there is none other God but one.</p> - -<p>5. For though there be that are -called gods, whether in heaven -or in earth, (as there be gods -many, and lords many,)</p> - -<p>6. But to us there is but one -God, the Father, of whom are all -things, and we in him; and one -Lord Jesus Christ, by whom are -all things, and we by him.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Ex.</span> <small>XXII</small>, 20. He that sacrificeth -unto any god, save unto the Lord -only, he shall be utterly destroyed.</p> - -<h4 class="smcap">2. God is to be Worshiped.</h4> - -<p><span class="smcap">Deut.</span> <small>XXVI</small>, 10. And now, behold, -I have brought the first-fruits -of the land, which thou, O -Lord, hast given me: and thou -shalt set it before the Lord thy -God, and worship before the Lord -thy God.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Kings</span> <small>XVII</small>, 36. But the Lord, -who brought you up out of the -land of Egypt with great power -and a stretched-out arm, him -shall ye fear, and him shall ye -worship, and to him shall ye do -sacrifice.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Luke</span> <small>IV</small>, 8. And Jesus answered -and said unto him, Get thee behind -me, Satan: for it is written, -Thou shalt worship the Lord thy -God, and him only shalt thou -serve.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">John</span> <small>IV</small>, 24. God is a Spirit: -and they that worship him must -worship him in spirit and in -truth.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Chron.</span> <small>XVI</small>, 29. Give unto the -Lord the glory due unto his -name: bring an offering, and -come before him: worship the -Lord in the beauty of holiness.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Phil.</span> <small>III</small>, 3. For we are the -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_147" id="Page_147">{147}</a></span> -circumcision, which worship God -in the spirit, and rejoice in Christ -Jesus, and have no confidence in -the flesh.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>XCV</small>, 6. O come, let us -worship and bow down: let us -kneel before the Lord our maker.</p> - -<h4 class="smcap">3. Threatenings Against Idolatry.</h4> - -<p><span class="smcap">Ex.</span> <small>XXII</small>, 20. He that sacrificeth -unto any god, save unto the Lord -only, he shall be utterly destroyed.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Lev.</span> <small>XX</small>, 5. Then I will set my -face against that man, and against -his family, and will cut him off, -and all that go a whoring after -him, to commit whoredom with -Molech, from among their people.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Deut.</span> <small>VIII</small>, 19. And it shall be, -if thou do at all forget the Lord -thy God, and walk after other -gods, and serve them, and worship -them, I testify against you -this day that ye shall surely perish.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Kings</span> <small>IX</small>, 6. But if ye shall -at all turn from following me, ye -or your children, and will not -keep my commandments and my -statutes which I have set before -you, but go and serve other gods, -and worship them;</p> - -<p>7. Then will I cut off Israel out -of the land which I have given -them; and this house, which I -have hallowed for my name, will -I cast out of my sight; and Israel -shall be a proverb and a by-word -among all people.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Deut.</span> <small>XXVIII</small>, 15. But it shall -come to pass, if thou wilt not -hearken unto the voice of the -Lord thy God, to observe to do all -his commandments and his statutes -which I command thee this -day; that all these curses shall -come upon thee, and overtake -thee:</p> - -<p>16. Cursed shalt thou be in the -city, and cursed shalt thou be in -the field.</p> - -<p>17. Cursed shall be thy basket -and thy store.</p> - -<p>18. Cursed shall be the fruit of -thy body, and the fruit of thy -land, the increase of thy kine, -and the flocks of thy sheep.</p> - -<p>29. Cursed shalt thou be when -thou comest in, and cursed shalt -thou be when thou goest out.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Deut.</span> <small>VI</small>, 14. Ye shall not go -after other gods, of the gods of -the people which are round about -you.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Deut.</span> <small>XXVII</small>, 15. Cursed be the -man that maketh any graven or -molten image, an abomination -unto the Lord, the work of the -hands of the craftsman, and putteth -it in a secret place. And all -the people shall answer and say, -Amen.</p> - -<h4>4. <span class="smcap">The Judgment of God</span> -<i>Inflicted upon the Violators of this Command</i>.</h4> - -<p><span class="smcap">Deut.</span> <small>XXXII</small>, 16. They provoked -him to jealousy with strange -gods, with abominations provoked -they him to anger.</p> - -<p>17. They sacrificed unto devils, -not to God; to gods whom they -knew not, to new gods that came -newly up, whom your fathers -feared not.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Deut.</span> <small>XXXII</small>, 19. And when the -Lord saw it, he abhorred them, -because of the provoking of his -sons, and of his daughters.</p> - -<p>20. And he said, I will hide my -face from them, I will see what -their end shall be: for they are a -very froward generation, children -in whom is no faith.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Judges</span> <small>II</small>, 11. And the children -of Israel did evil in the sight of -the Lord, and served Baalim:</p> - -<p>12. And they forsook the Lord -God of their fathers, which brought -them out of the land of Egypt, -and followed other gods, of the -gods of the people that were -round about them, and bowed -themselves unto them, and provoked -the Lord to anger.</p> - -<p>13. And they forsook the Lord, -and served Baal and Ashtaroth.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Judges</span> <small>X</small>, 6. And the children -of Israel did evil again in the -sight of the Lord, and served -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_148" id="Page_148">{148}</a></span> -Baalim, and Ashtaroth, and the -gods of Syria, and the gods of -Zidon, and the gods of Moab, and -the gods of the children of Ammon, -and the gods of the Philistines, -and forsook the Lord, and -served not him.</p> - -<p>7. And the anger of the Lord -was hot against Israel, and he -sold them into the hands of the -Philistines, and into the hands of -the children of Ammon.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Kings</span> <small>XXII</small>, 17. Because they -have forsaken me, and have -burned incense unto other gods, -that they might provoke me to -anger with all the works of their -hands; therefore my wrath shall -be kindled against this place, and -shall not be quenched.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Jer.</span> <small>V</small>, 9. Shall I not visit for -these things? saith the Lord: -and shall not my soul be avenged -on such a nation as this?</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Jer.</span> <small>VII</small>, 9. Will ye steal, murder, -and commit adultery, and -swear falsely, and burn incense -unto Baal, and walk after other -gods whom ye know not;</p> - -<p>10. And come and stand before -me in this house, which is called -by my name, and say, We are delivered -to do all these abominations?</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Jer.</span> <small>VII</small>, 20. Therefore thus -saith the Lord God; Behold, mine -anger and my fury shall be -poured out upon this place, upon -man, and upon beast, and upon -the trees of the field, and upon -the fruit of the ground; and it -shall burn, and shall not be -quenched.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Ezek.</span> <small>XX</small>, 32. And that which -cometh into your mind shall not -be at all, that ye say, We will be -as the heathen, as the families of -the countries, to serve wood and -stone.</p> - -<p>33. As I live, saith the Lord -God, surely with a mighty hand, -and with a stretched out arm, and -with fury poured out, will I rule -over you.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Zeph.</span> <small>I</small>, 3. I will consume man -and beast; I will consume the -fowls of the heaven, and the -fishes of the sea, and the stumbling-blocks -with the wicked; and -I will cut off man from off the -land, saith the Lord.</p> - -<p>4. I will also stretch out mine -hand upon Judah, and upon all -the inhabitants of Jerusalem; -and I will cut off the remnant of -Baal from this place, and the -name of the Chamarim with the -priests;</p> - -<p>5. And them that worship the -host of heaven upon the housetops; -and them that worship and -them that swear by the Lord, and -that swear by Malcham.</p> - -<h4>5. <span class="smcap">Instances</span> <i>where God's Judgments have been<br /> -Visited upon Particular Transgressors of this Command</i>.</h4> - -<h6><i>a. Jeroboam.</i></h6> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Kings</span> <small>XII</small>, 28. Whereupon the -king took counsel, and made two -calves of gold, and said unto -them, It is too much for you to go -up to Jerusalem: behold thy -gods, O Israel, which brought -thee up out of the land of Egypt.</p> - -<p>29. And he set the one in -Beth-el, and the other put he in -Dan.</p> - -<p>30. And this thing became a -sin: for the people went to worship -before the one, even unto -Dan.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Kings</span> <small>XIII</small>, 33. After this thing -Jeroboam returned not from his -evil way, but made again of the -lowest of the people priests of the -high places: whosoever would, he -consecrated him, and he became -one of the priests of the high -places.</p> - -<p>34. And this thing became sin -unto the house of Jeroboam, even -to cut it off, and to destroy it from -off the face of the earth.</p> - -<h6><i>b. Solomon.</i></h6> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Kings</span> <small>XI</small>, 1. But king Solomon -loved many strange women, -together with the daughter of -Pharaoh, women of the Moabites, -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_149" id="Page_149">{149}</a></span> -Ammonites, Edomites, Zidonians, -and Hittites;</p> - -<p>2. Of the nations concerning -which the Lord said unto the -children of Israel, Ye shall not go -in to them, neither shall they -come in unto you: for surely they -will turn away your heart after -their gods: Solomon clave unto -these in love.</p> - -<p>3. And he had seven hundred -wives, princesses, and three -hundred concubines: and his -wives turned away his heart.</p> - -<p>4. For it came to pass, when -Solomon was old, that his wives -turned away his heart after other -gods: and his heart was not perfect -with the Lord his God, as was -the heart of David his father.</p> - -<p>5. For Solomon went after Ashtoreth -the goddess of the Zidonians, -and after Milcom the abomination -of the Ammonites.</p> - -<p>6. And Solomon did evil in the -sight of the Lord, and went not -fully after the Lord, as did David -his father.</p> - -<p>7. Then did Solomon build a -high place for Chemosh, the -abomination of Moab, in the hill -that is before Jerusalem, and for -Molech, the abomination of the -children of Ammon.</p> - -<p>8. And likewise did he for all -his strange wives, which burnt -incense and sacrificed unto their -gods.</p> - -<p>9. And the Lord was angry -with Solomon, because his heart -was turned from the Lord God of -Israel, which had appeared unto -him twice,</p> - -<p>10. And had commanded him -concerning this thing, that he -should not go after other gods: -but he kept not that which the -Lord commanded.</p> - -<p>11. Wherefore the Lord said -unto Solomon, Forasmuch as this -is done of thee, and thou hast not -kept my covenant and my statutes, -which I have commanded -thee, I will surely rend the kingdom -from thee, and will give it to -thy servant.</p> - -<h6><i>c. Baasha.</i></h6> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Kings</span> <small>XVI</small>, 1. Then the word -of the Lord came to Jehu the son -of Hanani against Baasha, saying,</p> - -<p>2. Forasmuch as I exalted thee -out of the dust, and made thee -prince over my people Israel; and -thou hast walked in the way of -Jeroboam, and hast made my people -Israel to sin, to provoke me to -anger with their sins;</p> - -<p>3. Behold, I will take away the -posterity of Baasha, and the posterity -of his house; and will -make thy house like the house of -Jeroboam the son of Nebat.</p> - -<p>4. Him that dieth of Baasha in -the city shall the dogs eat; and -him that dieth of his in the fields -shall the fowls of the air eat.</p> - -<h6><i>d. Ahab.</i></h6> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Kings</span> <small>XVI</small>, 30. And Ahab the -son of Omri did evil in the sight -of the Lord above all that were -before him.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Kings</span> <small>XVI</small>, 33. And Ahab -made a grove; and Ahab did -more to provoke the Lord God of -Israel to anger than all the kings -of Israel that were before him.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Kings</span> <small>XXI</small>, 20. And Ahab said -to Elijah, Hast thou found me, O -mine enemy? And he answered, -I have found thee: because thou -hast sold thyself to work evil in -the sight of the Lord.</p> - -<p>21. Behold, I will bring evil -upon thee, and will take away -thy posterity, and will cut off -from Ahab him that pisseth -against the wall, and him that is -shut up and left in Israel,</p> - -<p>22. And will make thine house -like the house of Jeroboam the -son of Nebat, and like the house -of Baasha the son of Ahijah, for -the provocation wherewith thou -hast provoked me to anger, and -made Israel to sin.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Kings</span> <small>X</small>, 11. So Jehu slew all -that remained of the house of -Ahab in Jezreel, and all his great -men, and his kinsfolks, and his -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_150" id="Page_150">{150}</a></span> -priests, until he left him none -remaining.</p> - -<h6><i>e. Ahaziah.</i></h6> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Kings</span> <small>I</small>, 2. And Ahaziah fell -down through a lattice in his upper -chamber that was in Samaria, -and was sick: and he sent messengers, -and said unto them, Go, -inquire of Baal-zebub the god of -Ekron whether I shall recover of -this disease.</p> - -<p>3. But the angel of the Lord -said to Elijah the Tishbite, Arise, -go up to meet the messengers of -the king of Samaria, and say -unto them, Is it not because there -is not a God in Israel, that ye go -to inquire of Baal-zebub the god -of Ekron?</p> - -<p>4. Now therefore thus saith the -Lord, Thou shalt not come down -from that bed on which thou art -gone up, but shalt surely die. -And Elijah departed.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Kings</span> <small>I</small>, 16. And he said unto -him, Thus saith the Lord, Forasmuch -as thou hast sent messengers -to inquire of Baal-zebub the -god of Ekron, is it not because -there is no God in Israel to inquire -of his word? therefore thou -shalt not come down off that bed -on which thou art gone up, but -shalt surely die.</p> - -<p>17. So he died according to the -word of the Lord which Elijah -had spoken. And Jehoram reigned -in his stead, in the second year of -Jehoram the son of Jehoshaphat -king of Judah; because he had -no son.</p> - -<h6><i>f. Jehoram.</i></h6> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Chron.</span> <small>XXI</small>, 11. Moreover he -made high places in the mountains -of Judah, and caused the inhabitants -of Jerusalem to commit -fornication, and compelled Judah -thereto.</p> - -<p>12. And there came a writing -to him from Elijah the prophet, -saying, Thus saith the Lord God -of David thy father, Because thou -hast not walked in the ways of -Jehoshaphat thy father, nor in -the ways of Asa king of Judah,</p> - -<p>13. But hast walked in the way -of the kings of Israel, and hast -made Judah and the inhabitants -of Jerusalem to go a whoring, like -to the whoredoms of the house of -Ahab, and also hast slain thy -brethren of thy father's house, -which were better than thyself:</p> - -<p>14. Behold, with a great plague -will the Lord smite thy people, -and thy children, and thy wives, -and all thy goods:</p> - -<p>15. And thou shalt have great -sickness by disease of thy bowels, -until thy bowels fall out by reason -of the sickness day by day.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Chron.</span> <small>XXI</small>, 19. And it came -to pass, that in process of time, -after the end of two years, his -bowels fell out by reason of his -sickness: so he died of sore diseases. -And his people made no -burning for him, like the burning -of his fathers.</p> - -<h6><i>g. Manasseh.</i></h6> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Kings</span> <small>XXI</small>, 3. For he built up -again the high places which Hezekiah -his father had destroyed; -and he reared up altars for Baal, -and made a grove, as did Ahab -king of Israel; and worshiped all -the host of heaven, and served -them.</p> - -<p>4. And he built altars in the -house of the Lord, of which the -Lord said, In Jerusalem will I -put my name.</p> - -<p>5. And he built altars for all -the host of heaven in the two -courts of the house of the Lord.</p> - -<p>6. And he made his son pass -through the fire, and observed -times, and used enchantments, -and dealt with familiar spirits -and wizards: he wrought much -wickedness in the sight of the -Lord, to provoke him to anger.</p> - -<p>7. And he set a graven image -of the grove that he had made in -the house, of which the Lord said -to David, and to Solomon his son, -In this house, and in Jerusalem, -which I have chosen out of all -tribes of Israel, will I put my -name forever.</p> - -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_151" id="Page_151">{151}</a></span> -<span class="smcap">2 Chron.</span> <small>XXXIII</small>, 1. Manasseh -was twelve years old when he began -to reign, and he reigned fifty -and five years in Jerusalem:</p> - -<p>2. But did that which was evil -in the sight of the Lord, like unto -the abominations of the heathen, -whom the Lord had cast out before -the children of Israel.</p> - -<p>3. For he built again the high -places which Hezekiah his father -had broken down, and he reared -up altars for Baalim, and made -groves, and worshiped all the -host of heaven, and served them.</p> - -<p>4. Also he built altars in the -house of the Lord, whereof the -Lord had said, In Jerusalem shall -my name be forever.</p> - -<p>5. And he built altars for all -the host of heaven in the two -courts of the house of the Lord.</p> - -<p>6. And he caused his children -to pass through the fire in the -valley of the son of Hinnom: -also he observed times, and used -enchantments, and used witchcraft, -and dealt with a familiar -spirit, and with wizards: he -wrought much evil in the sight -of the Lord, to provoke him to -anger.</p> - -<p>7. And he set a carved image, -the idol which he had made, in -the house of God, of which God -had said to David and to Solomon -his son, In this house, and in Jerusalem, -which I have chosen before -all the tribes of Israel, will I -put my name forever:</p> - -<p>8. Neither will I any more remove -the foot of Israel from out -of the land which I have appointed -for your fathers; so that -they will take heed to do all that -I have commanded them, according -to the whole law and the -statutes and the ordinances by -the hand of Moses.</p> - -<p>9. So Manasseh made Judah -and the inhabitants of Jerusalem -to err, and to do worse than the -heathen, whom the Lord had destroyed -before the children of -Israel.</p> - -<p>10. And the Lord spake to -Manasseh, and to his people: -but they would not hearken.</p> - -<p>11. Wherefore the Lord brought -upon them the captains of the -host of the king of Assyria, -which took Manasseh among the -thorns, and bound him with fetters, -and carried him to Babylon.</p> - -<h6><i>h. Amaziah.</i></h6> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Chron.</span> <small>XXV</small>, 14. Now it came -to pass, after that Amaziah was -come from the slaughter of the -Edomites, that he brought the -gods of the children of Seir, and -set them up to be his gods, and -bowed down himself before them, -and burned incense unto them.</p> - -<p>15. Wherefore the anger of the -Lord was kindled against Amaziah, -and he sent unto him a -prophet, which said unto him, -Why hast thou sought after the -gods of the people, which could -not deliver their own people out -of thine hand?</p> - -<p>16. And it came to pass, as he -talked with him, that the king -said unto him, Art thou made of -the king's counsel? forbear; why -shouldst thou be smitten? Then -the prophet forbare, and said, I -know that God hath determined -to destroy thee, because thou hast -done this, and hast not hearkened -unto my counsel.</p> - -<p>17. Then Amaziah king of Judah -took advice, and sent to Joash, -the son of Jehoahaz, the son -of Jehu, king of Israel, saying, -Come, let us see one another in -the face.</p> - -<p>18. And Joash king of Israel -sent to Amaziah king of Judah, -saying, The thistle that was in -Lebanon sent to the cedar that -was in Lebanon, saying, Give thy -daughter to my son to wife: and -there passed by a wild beast that -was in Lebanon, and trod down -the thistle.</p> - -<p>19. Thou sayest, Lo, thou hast -smitten the Edomites; and thine -heart lifteth thee up to boast: -abide now at home; why shouldst -thou meddle to thine hurt, that -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_152" id="Page_152">{152}</a></span> -thou shouldest fall, even thou, and -Judah with thee?</p> - -<p>20. But Amaziah would not -hear; for it came of God, that he -might deliver them into the hand -of their enemies, because they -sought after the gods of Edom.</p> - -<h6><i>i. Twenty-four thousand slain.</i></h6> - -<p><span class="smcap">Num.</span> <small>XXV</small>, 2. And they called -the people unto the sacrifices of -their gods: and the people did -eat, and bowed down to their -gods.</p> - -<p>3. And Israel joined himself -unto Baal-peor: and the anger of -the Lord was kindled against Israel.</p> - -<p>4. And the Lord said unto -Moses, Take all the heads of the -people, and hang them up before -the Lord against the sun, that -the fierce anger of the Lord may -be turned away from Israel.</p> - -<p>5. And Moses said unto the -judges of Israel, Slay ye every -one his men that were joined unto -Baal-peor.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Num.</span> <small>XXV</small>, 9. And those that -died in the plague were twenty -and four thousand.</p> - -<h4 class="smcap">6. Idolatry Punished with Death.</h4> - -<p><span class="smcap">Deut.</span> <small>XIII</small>, 1. If there arise -among you a prophet, or a -dreamer of dreams, and giveth -thee a sign or a wonder,</p> - -<p>2. And the sign or the wonder -come to pass, whereof he spake -unto thee, saying, Let us go after -other gods, which thou hast not -known, and let us serve them;</p> - -<p>3. Thou shalt not hearken unto -the words of that prophet, or that -dreamer of dreams: for the Lord -your God proveth you, to know -whether ye love the Lord your -God with all your heart and with -all your soul.</p> - -<p>4. Ye shall walk after the Lord -your God, and fear him, and keep -his commandments, and obey his -voice, and ye shall serve him, and -cleave unto him.</p> - -<p>5. And that prophet, or that -dreamer of dreams, shall be put -to death; because he hath spoken -to turn you away from the Lord -your God, which brought you out -of the land of Egypt, and redeemed -you out of the house of -bondage, to thrust thee out of the -way which the Lord thy God -commanded thee to walk in. So -shalt thou put the evil away from -the midst of thee.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Deut.</span> <small>XVIII</small>, 20. But the prophet -which shall presume to speak a -word in my name, which I have -not commanded him to speak, or -that shall speak in the name of -other gods, even that prophet -shall die.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Deut.</span> <small>XIII</small>, 6. If thy brother, -the son of thy mother, or thy son, -or thy daughter, or the wife of -thy bosom, or thy friend, which -is as thine own soul, entice thee -secretly, saying, Let us go and -serve other gods, which thou hast -not known, thou, nor thy fathers;</p> - -<p>7. Namely, of the gods of the -people which are round about -you, nigh unto thee, or far off -from thee, from the one end of -the earth even unto the other end -of the earth;</p> - -<p>8. Thou shalt not consent unto -him, nor hearken unto him; neither -shall thine eye pity him, -neither shalt thou spare, neither -shalt thou conceal him:</p> - -<p>9. But thou shalt surely kill -him; thine hand shall be first -upon him to put him to death, -and afterward the hand of all -the people.</p> - -<p>10. And thou shalt stone him -with stones, that he die; because -he hath sought to thrust thee -away from the Lord thy God, -which brought thee out of the -land of Egypt, from the house of -bondage.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Deut.</span> <small>XIII</small>, 12. If thou shalt -hear say in one of thy cities, -which the Lord thy God hath -given thee to dwell there, saying,</p> - -<p>13. Certain men, the children -of Belial, are gone out from among -you, and have withdrawn the -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_153" id="Page_153">{153}</a></span> -inhabitants of their city, saying, -Let us go and serve other gods, -which ye have not known;</p> - -<p>14. Then shalt thou inquire, -and make search, and ask diligently; -and, behold, if it be -truth, and the thing certain, that -such abomination is wrought -among you;</p> - -<p>15. Thou shalt surely smite the -inhabitants of that city with the -edge of the sword, destroying it -utterly, and all that is therein, -and the cattle thereof, with the -edge of the sword.</p> - -<p>16. And thou shalt gather all -the spoil of it into the midst of -the street thereof, and shalt burn -with fire the city, and all the -spoil thereof every whit, for the -Lord thy God: and it shall be an -heap forever; it shall not be built -again.</p> - -<h4 class="smcap">7. Idols are but Vanity.</h4> - -<p><span class="smcap">Judges</span> <small>VI</small>, 31. And Joash said -unto all that stood against him, -Will ye plead for Baal? will ye -save him? he that will plead for -him, let him be put to death -whilst it is yet morning: if he be -a god, let him plead for himself, -because one hath cast down his -altar.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Kings</span> <small>XVIII</small>, 21. And Elijah -came unto all the people, and -said, How long halt ye between -two opinions? if the Lord be God, -follow him: but if Baal, then follow -him. And the people answered -him not a word.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Kings</span> <small>XVIII</small>, 27. And it came -to pass at noon, that Elijah -mocked them, and said, Cry -aloud: for he is a god; either he -is talking, or he is pursuing, or -he is in a journey, or peradventure -he sleepeth, and must be -awaked.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Chron.</span> <small>XVI</small>, 26. For all the -gods of the people are idols: but -the Lord made the heavens.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Isaiah</span> <small>XLI</small>, 23. Shew the things -that are to come hereafter, that -we may know that ye are gods: -yea, do good, or do evil, that we -may be dismayed, and behold it -together.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>XIX</small>, 26. Moreover, ye see -and hear, that not alone at Ephesus, -but almost throughout all -Asia, this Paul hath persuaded -and turned away much people, -saying, that they be no gods -which are made with hands.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>I</small>, 25. Who changed the -truth of God into a lie, and worshiped -and served the creature -more than the Creator, who is -blessed forever. Amen.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Gal.</span> <small>IV</small>, 8. Howbeit then, when -ye knew not God, ye did service -unto them which by nature are -no gods.</p> - -<h4>8. <span class="smcap">Against Inquiring Concerning Future Events</span><br /> -<i>of false gods, and of those professing to have familiar spirits</i>.</h4> - -<p><span class="smcap">Isaiah</span> <small>XLIII</small>, 23. Thou hast not -brought me the small cattle of -thy burnt-offerings; neither hast -thou honored me with thy sacrifices. -I have not caused thee to -serve with an offering, nor wearied -thee with incense.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Kings</span> <small>I</small>, 2. And Ahaziah fell -down through a lattice in the -upper chamber that was in Samaria, -and was sick: and he sent -messengers, and said unto them, -Go, inquire of Baal-zebub the god -of Ekron whether I shall recover -of this disease.</p> - -<p>3. But the angel of the Lord -said to Elijah the Tishbite, Arise, -go up to meet the messengers of -the king of Samaria, and say unto -them, Is it not because there is not -a God in Israel, that ye go to inquire -of Baal-zebub the god of -Ekron?</p> - -<p>4. Now therefore thus saith the -Lord, Thou shalt not come down -from that bed on which thou art -gone up, but shalt surely die. -And Elijah departed.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Sam.</span> <small>XXVIII</small>, 7. Then said -Saul unto his servants, Seek me -a woman that hath a familiar -spirit, that I may go to her, and -inquire of her. And his servants -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_154" id="Page_154">{154}</a></span> -said to him, Behold, there is a -woman that hath a familiar spirit -at En-dor.</p> - -<p>8. And Saul disguised himself, -and put on other raiment, and -he went, and two men with him, -and they came to the woman by -night: and he said, I pray thee, -divine unto me by the familiar -spirit, and bring me him up, -whom I shall name unto thee.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Chron.</span> <small>X</small>, 13. So Saul died for -his transgression which he committed -against the Lord, even -against the word of the Lord, -which he kept not, and also -for asking counsel of one that -had a familiar spirit, to inquire -of it.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Gen.</span> <small>XXXV</small>, 2. Then Jacob said -unto his household, and to all -that were with him, Put away -the strange gods that are among -you, and be clean, and change -your garments.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Joshua</span> <small>XXIV</small>, 14. Now therefore -fear the Lord, and serve him in -sincerity and in truth; and put -away the gods which your fathers -served on the other side of the -flood, and in Egypt; and serve -ye the Lord.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Joshua</span> <small>XXIV</small>, 23. Now therefore -put away, said he, the strange -gods which are among you, and -incline your heart unto the Lord -God of Israel.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Sam.</span> <small>VII</small>, 3. And Samuel spake -unto all the house of Israel, saying, -If ye do return unto the Lord -with all your hearts, then put -away the strange gods and Ashtaroth -from among you, and prepare -your hearts unto the Lord, -and serve him only: and he will -deliver you out of the hand of -the Philistines.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Judges</span> <small>X</small>, 16. And they put -away the strange gods from -among them, and served the -Lord: and his soul was grieved -for the misery of Israel.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Kings</span> <small>XXIII</small>, 4. And the king -commanded Hilkiah the high -priest, and the priests of the -second order, and the keepers of -the door, to bring forth out of the -temple of the Lord all the vessels -that were made for Baal, and for -the grove, and for all the host of -heaven: and he burned them -without Jerusalem in the fields -of Kidron, and carried the ashes -of them unto Beth-el.</p> - -<p>5. And he put down the idolatrous -priests, whom the kings of -Judah had ordained to burn incense -in the high places in the -cities of Judah, and in the places -round about Jerusalem; them also -that burned incense unto Baal, to -the sun, and to the moon, and to -the planets, and to all the host of -heaven.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Chron.</span> <small>XXXIII</small>, 15. And he -took away the strange gods, and -the idol out of the house of the -Lord, and all the altars that he -had built in the mount of the -house of the Lord, and in Jerusalem, -and cast them out of the -city.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Hosea</span> <small>XIV</small>, 3. Asshur shall not -save us: we will not ride upon -horses: neither will we say any -more to the work of our hands, -Ye are our gods: for in thee the -fatherless findeth mercy.</p> - -<h4>9. <span class="smcap">This Command Requires Us to have a God</span>,<br /> -<i>and is therefore against Atheism</i>.</h4> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>XIV</small>, 1. The fool hath -said in his heart, There is no -God. They are corrupt, they -have done abominable works, -there is none that doeth good.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>LIII</small>, 1. The fool hath -said in his heart, There is no -God. Corrupt are they, and have -done abominable iniquity: there -is none that doeth good.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>I</small>, 20. For the invisible -things of him from the creation -of the world are clearly seen, being -understood by the things that -are made, even his eternal power -and Godhead; so that they are -without excuse.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>XIV</small>, 17. Nevertheless he -left not himself without witness, -in that he did good, and gave us -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_155" id="Page_155">{155}</a></span> -rain from heaven, and fruitful -seasons, filling our hearts with -food and gladness.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>XIX</small>, 1. The heavens declare -the glory of God; and the -firmament sheweth his handiwork.</p> - -<p>2. Day unto day uttereth -speech, and night unto night -sheweth knowledge.</p> - -<p>3. There is no speech nor language, -where their voice is not -heard.</p> - -<h4 class="smcap">10. This Command Requires Supreme Love to God.</h4> - -<p><span class="smcap">Matt.</span> <small>XXII</small>, 37. Jesus said unto -him, Thou shalt love the Lord -thy God with all thy heart, and -with all thy soul, and with all -thy mind.</p> - -<p>38. This is the first and great -commandment.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>XIII</small>, 9. For this, Thou -shalt not commit adultery, Thou -shalt not kill, Thou shalt not -steal, Thou shalt not bear false -witness, Thou shalt not covet; -and if there be any other commandment, -it is briefly comprehended -in this saying, namely, -Thou shalt love thy neighbor as -thyself.</p> - -<p>10. Love worketh no ill to his -neighbor: therefore love is the -fulfilling of the law.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>XLII</small>, 1. As the hart panteth -after the water brooks, so panteth -my soul after thee, O God.</p> - -<p>2. My soul thirsteth for God, -for the living God: when shall I -come and appear before God?</p> - -<hr /> - -<h3>CHAPTER II.<br /> -<small>THE SECOND COMMANDMENT.</small></h3> - -<p class="command-2"><span class="smcap">Exodus</span> <small>XX</small>, 4-6: <i>Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or -any likeness of any thing that is in heaven above, or that is in the -earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth: thou shalt -not bow down thyself to them, nor serve them: for I the Lord thy -God am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon -the children unto the third and fourth generation of them that -hate me; and shewing mercy unto thousands of them that love me, -and keep my commandments.</i></p> - -<p><span class="smcap">This</span> command prohibits the making of images to -be used in religious worship, and the using of images -in religious worship. It is not the engraver's skill, nor -the printer's art, but the people's idolatry that is condemned—not -the ingenuity in making, but the stupidity -in worshiping those dumb representatives that is -here forbidden. The brazen serpent and the cherubim -are proof of this.</p> - -<p>This prohibition, therefore, must be interpreted -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_156" id="Page_156">{156}</a></span> -according to the subject-matter of it, which is <i>divine -worship</i>. It is not unlawful to represent to the eye -any visible thing by an artificial image of it, but when -God says, <i>Thou shalt not make, and thou shalt not worship</i>, -the meaning is, thou shalt not make any thing -with an intention of worship, and thou shalt not worship -any thing which thou or others have made.</p> - -<p>As negative commands enjoin the performance of -the opposite positive duties, so this command enjoins -whatever appertains to the external and visible worship -of God, as the first command, by prohibiting the -owning or cleaving to false gods, enjoins the acknowledging, -and cleaving to, and spiritually worshiping the -true God.</p> - -<h4 class="smcap">1. The Use of Images Forbidden.</h4> - -<p><span class="smcap">Ex.</span> <small>XX</small>, 4. Thou shalt not make -unto thee any graven image, or -any likeness of any thing that is -in heaven above, or that is in the -earth beneath, or that is in the -water under the earth:</p> - -<p>5. Thou shalt not bow down -thyself to them, nor serve them: -for I the Lord thy God am a jealous -God, visiting the iniquity of -the fathers upon the children -unto the third and fourth generation -of them that hate me.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Ex.</span> <small>XXXIV</small>, 17. Thou shalt make -thee no molten gods.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Lev.</span> <small>XIX</small>, 4. Turn ye not unto -idols, nor make to yourselves -molten gods: I am the Lord your -God.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Deut.</span> <small>IV</small>, 16. Lest ye corrupt -yourselves, and make you a -graven image, the similitude of -any figure, the likeness of male -or female,</p> - -<p>17. The likeness of any beast -that is on the earth, the likeness -of any winged fowl that flieth in -the air,</p> - -<p>18. The likeness of any thing -that creepeth on the ground, the -likeness of any fish that is in the -waters beneath the earth:</p> - -<p>19. And lest thou lift up thine -eyes unto heaven, and when thou -seest the sun, and the moon, and -the stars, even all the host of -heaven, shouldest be driven to -worship them, and serve them, -which the Lord thy God hath -divided unto all nations under -the whole heaven.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>XCVII</small>, 7. Confounded be -all they that serve graven images, -that boast themselves of idols: -worship him, all ye gods.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Isaiah</span> <small>XLII</small>, 8. I am the Lord: -that is my name: and my glory -will I not give to another, neither -my praise to graven images.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rev.</span> <small>XIV</small>, 9. And the third angel -followed them, saying with a -loud voice, If any man worship -the beast and his image, and receive -his mark in his forehead, -or in his hand,</p> - -<p>10. The same shall drink of -the wine of the wrath of God, -which is poured out without -mixture into the cup of his indignation; -and he shall be tormented -with fire and brimstone -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_157" id="Page_157">{157}</a></span> -in the presence of the holy angels, -and in the presence of the -Lamb.</p> - -<h4 class="smcap">2. Images are no Representation of God.</h4> - -<p><span class="smcap">Deut.</span> <small>IV</small>, 12. And the Lord -spake unto you out of the midst -of the fire: ye heard the voice of -the words, but saw no similitude; -only ye heard a voice.</p> - -<p>13. And he declared unto you -his covenant, which he commanded -you to perform, even ten -commandments; and he wrote -them upon two tables of stone.</p> - -<p>14. And the Lord commanded -me at that time to teach you statutes -and judgments, that ye -might do them in the land -whither ye go over to possess it.</p> - -<p>15. Take ye therefore good heed -unto yourselves; for ye saw no -manner of similitude on the day -that the Lord spake unto you in -Horeb out of the midst of the -fire;</p> - -<p>16. Lest ye corrupt yourselves, -and make you a graven image, -the similitude of any figure, the -likeness of male or female,</p> - -<p>17. The likeness of any beast -that is on the earth, the likeness -of any winged fowl that flieth in -the air,</p> - -<p>18. The likeness of any thing -that creepeth on the ground, the -likeness of any fish that is in the -waters beneath the earth:</p> - -<p>19. And lest thou lift up thine -eyes unto heaven, and when thou -seest the sun, and the moon, and -the stars, even all the host of -heaven, shouldest be driven to -worship them, and serve them, -which the Lord thy God hath -divided unto all nations under -the whole heaven.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Isaiah</span> <small>XL</small>, 18. To whom then -will ye liken God? or what likeness -will ye compare unto him?</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Isaiah</span> <small>XL</small>, 25. To whom then -will ye liken me, or shall I be -equal? saith the Holy One.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Isaiah</span> <small>XLVI</small>, 5. To whom will -ye liken me, and make me equal, -and compare me, that we may be -like?</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>XVII</small>, 29. Forasmuch then -as we are the offspring of God, we -ought not to think that the Godhead -is like unto gold, or silver, -or stone, graven by art and man's -device.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Isaiah</span> <small>XL</small>, 19. The workman -melteth a graven image, and the -goldsmith spreadeth it over with -gold, and casteth silver chains.</p> - -<p>20. He that is so impoverished -that he hath no oblation, chooseth -a tree that will not rot; he seeketh -unto him a cunning workman -to prepare a graven image that -shall not be moved.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Isaiah</span> <small>XLI</small>, 29. Behold, they -are all vanity; their works are -nothing: their molten images are -wind and confusion.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Jer.</span> <small>X</small>, 8. But they are altogether -brutish and foolish: the -stock is a doctrine of vanities.</p> - -<p>9. Silver spread into plates is -brought from Tarshish, and gold -from Uphaz, the work of the -workman, and of the hands of the -founder: blue and purple is their -clothing: they are all the work -of cunning men.</p> - -<p>10. But the Lord is the true -God, he is the living God, and an -everlasting king: at his wrath -the earth shall tremble, and the -nations shall not be able to abide -his indignation.</p> - -<p>11. Thus shall ye say unto -them, The gods that have not -made the heavens and the earth, -even they shall perish from the -earth, and from under these heavens.</p> - -<h4>3. <span class="smcap">The Judgments of God</span><br /> -<i>upon the Violators of this Command</i>.</h4> - -<p><span class="smcap">Ex.</span> <small>XXXII</small>, 35. And the Lord -plagued the people, because they -made the calf, which Aaron -made.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Kings</span> <small>XVII</small>, 16. And they left -all the commandments of the -Lord their God, and made them -molten images, even two calves, -and made a grove, and worshiped -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_158" id="Page_158">{158}</a></span> -all the host of heaven, and -served Baal.</p> - -<p>17. And they caused their sons -and their daughters to pass -through the fire, and used divination -and enchantments, and -sold themselves to do evil in the -sight of the Lord, to provoke him -to anger.</p> - -<p>18. Therefore the Lord was very -angry with Israel, and removed -them out of his sight: there was -none left but the tribe of Judah -only.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Chron.</span> <small>XXVIII</small>, 2. For he -walked in the ways of the kings -of Israel, and made also molten -images for Baalim.</p> - -<p>3. Moreover he burnt incense -in the valley of the son of Hinnom, -and burnt his children in -the fire, after the abominations of -the heathen whom the Lord had -cast out before the children of -Israel.</p> - -<p>4. He sacrificed also and burnt -incense in the high places, and -on the hills, and under every -green tree.</p> - -<p>5. Wherefore the Lord his God -delivered him into the hand of -the king of Syria; and they -smote him, and carried away a -great multitude of them captives, -and brought them to Damascus. -And he was also delivered into -the hand of the king of Israel, -who smote him with a great -slaughter.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Chron.</span> <small>XXXIII</small>, 7. And he set -a carved image, the idol which -he had made, in the house of God, -of which God had said to David -and to Solomon his son, In this -house, and in Jerusalem, which I -have chosen before all the tribes -of Israel, will I put my name -forever.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Chron.</span> <small>XXXIII</small>, 9. So Manasseh -made Judah and the inhabitants -of Jerusalem to err, and to -do worse than the heathen, whom -the Lord had destroyed before the -children of Israel.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Chron.</span> <small>XXXIII</small>, 11. Wherefore -the Lord brought upon them the -captains of the host of the king -of Assyria, which took Manasseh -among the thorns, and bound him -with fetters, and carried him to -Babylon.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Kings</span> <small>XXI</small>, 7. And he set a -graven image of the grove that he -had made in the house, of which -the Lord said to David, and to -Solomon his son, In this house, -and in Jerusalem, which I have -chosen out of all the tribes of Israel, -will I put my name forever:</p> - -<p>8. Neither will I make the feet -of Israel move any more out of -the land which I gave their fathers; -only if they will observe -to do according to all that I have -commanded them, and according -to all the law that my servant -Moses commanded them.</p> - -<p>9. But they hearkened not: -and Manasseh seduced them to -do more evil than did the nations -whom the Lord destroyed before -the children of Israel.</p> - -<p>10. And the Lord spake by his -servants and prophets, saying,</p> - -<p>11. Because Manasseh king of -Judah hath done these abominations, -and hath done wickedly -above all that the Amorites did, -which were before him, and hath -made Judah also to sin with his -idols:</p> - -<p>12. Therefore thus saith the -Lord God of Israel, Behold, I am -bringing such evil upon Jerusalem -and Judah, that whosoever -heareth of it, both his ears shall -tingle.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>LXXVIII</small>, 58. For they -provoked him to anger with their -high places, and moved him to -jealousy with their graven images.</p> - -<p>59. When God heard this, he -was wroth, and greatly abhorred -Israel.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Amos</span> <small>V</small>, 26. But ye have borne -the tabernacle of your Moloch -and Chiun your images, the star -of your god, which ye made to -yourselves.</p> - -<p>27. Therefore will I cause you -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_159" id="Page_159">{159}</a></span> -to go into captivity beyond Damascus, -saith the Lord, whose -name is The God of hosts.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <i>I</i>, 23. And changed the -glory of the incorruptible God -into an image made like to corruptible -man, and to birds, and -four-footed beasts, and creeping -things.</p> - -<p>24. Wherefore God also gave -them up to uncleanness, through -the lusts of their own hearts, to -dishonor their own bodies between -themselves.</p> - -<h4>4. <span class="smcap">Images used by Apostates</span><br /> -<i>as Outward Symbols in worship Offered to the true God</i>.</h4> - -<p><span class="smcap">Ex.</span> <small>XXXII</small>, 4. And he received -them at their hand, and fashioned -it with a graving tool, after he -had made it a molten calf: and -they said, These be thy gods, O -Israel, which brought thee up out -of the land of Egypt.</p> - -<p>5. And when Aaron saw it, he -built an altar before it; and Aaron -made proclamation, and said, To-morrow -is a feast to the Lord.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Neh.</span> <small>IX</small>, 18. Yea, when they -had made them a molten calf, and -said, This is thy god that brought -thee up out of Egypt, and had -wrought great provocations.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Judges</span> <small>XVII</small>, 3. And when he -had restored the eleven hundred -shekels of silver to his mother, -his mother said, I have wholly -dedicated the silver unto the -Lord from my hand for my son, -to make a graven image and a -molten image: now therefore I -will restore it unto thee.</p> - -<p>4. Yet he restored the money -unto his mother; and his mother -took two hundred shekels of silver, -and gave them to the -founder, who made thereof a -graven image and a molten image: -and they were in the house -of Micah.</p> - -<p>5. And the man Micah had a -house of gods, and made an ephod, -and teraphim, and consecrated -one of his sons, who became his -priest.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Judges</span> <small>XVIII</small>, 30. And the children -of Dan set up the graven -image: and Jonathan, the son of -Gershom, the son of Manasseh, -he and his sons were priests to -the tribe of Dan until the day of -the captivity of the land.</p> - -<p>31. And they set them up Micah's -graven image, which he -made, all the time that the house -of God was in Shiloh.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Kings</span> <small>XII</small>, 26. And Jeroboam -said in his heart, Now shall the -kingdom return to the house of -David:</p> - -<p>27. If this people go up to do -sacrifice in the house of the Lord -at Jerusalem, then shall the heart -of this people turn again unto -their lord, even unto Rehoboam -king of Judah, and they shall -kill me, and go again to Rehoboam -king of Judah.</p> - -<p>28. Whereupon the king took -counsel, and made two calves of -gold, and said unto them, It is -too much for you to go up to Jerusalem: -behold thy gods, O Israel, -which brought thee up out -of the land of Egypt.</p> - -<p>29. And he set the one in -Beth-el, and the other put he in -Dan.</p> - -<p>30. And this thing became a -sin: for the people went to worship -before the one, even unto -Dan.</p> - -<p>31. And he made a house of -high places, and made priests of -the lowest of the people, which -were not of the sons of Levi.</p> - -<p>32. And Jeroboam ordained a -feast in the eighth month, on the -fifteenth day of the month, like -unto the feast that is in Judah, -and he offered upon the altar. So -did he in Beth-el, sacrificing unto -the calves that he had made: and -he placed in Beth-el, the priests -of the high places which he had -made.</p> - -<p>33. So he offered upon the altar -which he had made in Beth-el -the fifteenth day of the eighth -month, even in the month which -he had devised of his own heart; -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_160" id="Page_160">{160}</a></span> -and ordained a feast unto the -children of Israel: and he offered -upon the altar, and burnt incense.</p> - -<h4>5. <span class="smcap">Images not to be Worshiped</span>,<br /> -<i>though enjoined by human authority</i>.</h4> - -<p><span class="smcap">Dan.</span> <small>III</small>, 18. But if not, be it -known unto thee, O king, that -we will not serve thy gods, nor -worship the golden image which -thou hast set up.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Kings</span> <small>XIX</small>, 18. Yet I have left -me seven thousand in Israel, all -the knees which have not bowed -unto Baal, and every mouth which -hath not kissed him.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>II</small>, 4. But what saith the -answer of God unto him? I have -reserved to myself seven thousand -men, who have not bowed -the knee to the image of Baal.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rev.</span> <small>XV</small>, 2. And I saw as it -were a sea of glass mingled with -fire; and them that had gotten -the victory over the beast, and -over his image, and over his -mark, and over the number of -his name, stand on the sea of -glass, having the harps of God.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rev.</span> <small>XX</small>, 4. And I saw thrones, -and they sat upon them, and -judgment was given unto them: -and I saw the souls of them that -were beheaded for the witness of -Jesus, and for the Word of God, -and which had not worshiped the -beast, neither his image, neither -had received his mark upon their -foreheads, or in their hands; and -they lived and reigned with Christ -a thousand years.</p> - -<h4 class="smcap">6. Threatenings Against Idolaters.</h4> - -<p><span class="smcap">Isaiah</span> <small>II</small>, 8. Their land also is -full of idols; they worship the -work of their own hands, that -which their own fingers have -made:</p> - -<p>9. And the mean man boweth -down, and the great man humbleth -himself: therefore forgive -them not.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Isaiah</span> <small>XXVII</small>, 11. When the -boughs thereof are withered, -they shall be broken off: the -women come, and set them on -fire: for it is a people of no understanding: -therefore he that -made them will not have mercy -on them, and he that formed -them will shew them no favor.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Isaiah</span> <small>II</small>, 20. In that day a -man shall cast his idols of silver, -and his idols of gold, which -they made each one for himself -to worship, to the moles and to -the bats.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Isaiah</span> <small>XIX</small>, 3. And the spirit -of Egypt shall fail in the midst -thereof; and I will destroy the -counsel thereof; and they shall -seek to the idols, and to the -charmers, and to them that have -familiar spirits, and to the wizards.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Zeph.</span> <small>I</small>, 3. I will consume man -and beast; I will consume the -fowls of the heaven, and the -fishes of the sea, and the stumbling-blocks -with the wicked; -and I will cut off man from off -the land, saith the Lord.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Ezek.</span> <small>XIV</small>, 4. Therefore speak -unto them, and say unto them, -Thus saith the Lord God; Every -man of the house of Israel that -setteth up his idols in his heart, -and putteth the stumbling-block -of his iniquity before his face, -and cometh to the prophet; I the -Lord will answer him that cometh -according to the multitude of -his idols;</p> - -<p>5. That I may take the house -of Israel in their own heart, because -they are all estranged from -me through their idols.</p> - -<p>6. Therefore say unto the house -of Israel, Thus saith the Lord God; -Repent, and turn yourselves from -your idols; and turn away your -faces from all your abominations.</p> - -<p>7. For every one of the house -of Israel, or of the stranger that -sojourneth in Israel, which separateth -himself from me, and setteth -up his idols in his heart, and -putteth the stumbling-block of -his iniquity before his face, and -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_161" id="Page_161">{161}</a></span> -cometh to a prophet to inquire of -him concerning me; I the Lord -will answer him by myself.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Zeph.</span> <small>I</small>, 4. Be ye not as your -fathers, unto whom the former -prophets have cried, saying, Thus -saith the Lord of hosts; Turn ye -now from your evil ways, and -from your evil doings: but they -did not hear, nor hearken unto -me, saith the Lord.</p> - -<p>5. Your fathers, where are -they? and the prophets, do they -live forever?</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Zech.</span> <small>XIII</small>, 2. And it shall come -to pass in that day, saith the Lord -of hosts, that I will cut off the -names of the idols out of the -land, and they shall no more be -remembered: and also I will -cause the prophets and the unclean -spirit to pass out of the -land.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Cor.</span> <small>VI</small>, 9. Know ye not that -the unrighteous shall not inherit -the kingdom of God? Be not deceived; -neither fornicators, nor -idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, -nor abusers of themselves -with mankind.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Eph.</span> <small>V</small>, 5. For this ye know, -that no whoremonger, nor unclean -person, nor covetous man, -who is an idolater, hath any -inheritance in the kingdom of -Christ and of God.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rev.</span> <small>XXI</small>, 8. But the fearful, and -unbelieving, and the abominable, -and murderers, and whoremongers, -and sorcerers, and idolaters, -and all liars, shall have their part -in the lake which burneth with -fire and brimstone: which is the -second death.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rev.</span> <small>XXII</small>, 15. For without are -dogs, and sorcerers, and whoremongers, -and murderers, and -idolaters, and whosoever loveth -and maketh a lie.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>XV</small>, 20. But that we write -unto them, that they abstain from -pollutions of idols, and from fornication, -and from things strangled, -and from blood.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Cor.</span> <small>V</small>, 11. But now I have -written unto you not to keep -company, if any man that is -called a brother be a fornicator, -or covetous, or an idolater, or a -railer, or a drunkard, or an extortioner; -with such a one no not -to eat.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Cor.</span> <small>VI</small>, 16. And what agreement -hath the temple of God -with idols? for ye are the temple -of the living God; as God hath -said, I will dwell in them, and -walk in them; and I will be -their God, and they shall be my -people.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 John</span> <small>V</small>, 21. Little children, -keep yourselves from idols. -Amen.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Hosea</span> <small>IV</small>, 17. Ephraim is joined -to idols: let him alone.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Ezek.</span> <small>XXXVI</small>, 18. Wherefore I -poured my fury upon them for -the blood that they had shed -upon the land, and for their idols -wherewith they had polluted it.</p> - -<h4>7. <i>The following crimes partake of the nature of Idolatry,<br /> -and are consequently</i> -<span class="smcap">forbidden by this Command.</span></h4> - -<h5>(1.) <i>Magic.</i></h5> - -<p><span class="smcap">Ex.</span> <small>VII</small>, 11. Then Pharaoh also -called the wise men and the sorcerers: -now the magicians of -Egypt, they also did in like manner -with their enchantments.</p> - -<p>12. For they cast down every -man his rod, and they became -serpents: but Aaron's rod swallowed -up their rods.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Gen.</span> <small>XLI</small>, 8. And it came to pass -in the morning that his spirit was -troubled; and he sent and called -for all the magicians of Egypt, -and all the wise men thereof: -and Pharaoh told them his dream; -but there was none that could interpret -them unto Pharaoh.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Ex.</span> <small>VII</small>, 19. And the Lord spake -unto Moses, Say unto Aaron, -Take thy rod, and stretch out -thine hand upon the waters of -Egypt, upon their streams, upon -their rivers, and upon their -ponds, and upon all their pools -of water, that they may become -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_162" id="Page_162">{162}</a></span> -blood; and that there may be -blood throughout all the land of -Egypt, both in vessels of wood, -and in vessels of stone.</p> - -<p>20. And Moses and Aaron did -so, as the Lord commanded; and -he lifted up the rod, and smote -the waters that were in the river, -in the sight of Pharaoh, and in -the sight of his servants; and all -the waters that were in the river -were turned to blood.</p> - -<p>21. And the fish that was in -the river died; and the river -stank, and the Egyptians could -not drink of the water of the -river; and there was blood -throughout all the land of Egypt.</p> - -<p>22. And the magicians of Egypt -did so with their enchantments: -and Pharaoh's heart was hardened, -neither did he hearken unto -them; as the Lord had said.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Dan.</span> <small>I</small>, 20. And in all matters -of wisdom and understanding, -that the king inquired of them, -he found them ten times better -than all the magicians and astrologers -that were in all his realm.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Dan.</span> <small>IV</small>, 7. Then came in the -magicians, the astrologers, the -Chaldeans, and the soothsayers: -and I told the dream before them; -but they did not make known -unto me the interpretation thereof.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Dan.</span> <small>IV</small>, 9. O Belteshazzar, -master of the magicians, because -I know that the spirit of the holy -gods is in thee, and no secret -troubleth thee, tell me the visions -of my dream that I have seen, -and the interpretation thereof.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Ex.</span> <small>VIII</small>, 16. And the Lord said -unto Moses, Say unto Aaron, -Stretch out thy rod, and smite -the dust of the land, that it may -become lice throughout all the -land of Egypt.</p> - -<p>17. And they did so; for Aaron -stretched out his hand with his -rod, and smote the dust of the -earth, and it became lice in man, -and in beast; all the dust of the -land became lice throughout all -the land of Egypt.</p> - -<p>18. And the magicians did so -with their enchantments to bring -forth lice, but they could not: so -there were lice upon man, and -upon beast.</p> - -<p>19. Then the magicians said -unto Pharaoh, This is the finger -of God: and Pharaoh's heart was -hardened, and he hearkened not -unto them; as the Lord had said.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Ex.</span> <small>IX</small>, 8. And the Lord said -unto Moses and unto Aaron, Take -to you handfuls of ashes of the -furnace, and let Moses sprinkle it -toward the heaven in the sight of -Pharaoh.</p> - -<p>9. And it shall become small -dust in all the land of Egypt, -and shall be a boil breaking forth -with blains upon man, and upon -beast, throughout all the land of -Egypt.</p> - -<p>10. And they took ashes of the -furnace, and stood before Pharaoh; -and Moses sprinkled it up -toward heaven; and it became a -boil breaking forth with blains -upon man, and upon beast.</p> - -<p>11. And the magicians could -not stand before Moses because -of the boils; for the boil was -upon the magicians, and upon all -the Egyptians.</p> - -<p class="note">[<span class="smcap">Note.</span>—See all the plagues upon -the Egyptians in the seventh, eighth, -and ninth chapters of Exodus.]</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Dan.</span> <small>II</small>, 2. Then the king commanded -to call the magicians, -and the astrologers, and the sorcerers, -and the Chaldeans, for to -show the king his dreams. So -they came and stood before the -king.</p> - -<p>3. And the king said unto them, -I have dreamed a dream, and my -spirit was troubled to know the -dream.</p> - -<p>4. Then spake the Chaldeans -to the king in Syriac, O king, live -forever: tell thy servants the -dream, and we will show the interpretation.</p> - -<p>5. The king answered and said -to the Chaldeans, The thing is -gone from me: if ye will not -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_163" id="Page_163">{163}</a></span> -make known unto me the dream, -with the interpretation thereof, -ye shall be cut in pieces, and -your houses shall be made a -dunghill:</p> - -<p>6. But if ye shew the dream, -and the interpretation thereof, ye -shall receive of me gifts and rewards -and great honor; therefore -shew me the dream, and the interpretation -thereof.</p> - -<p>7. They answered again and -said, Let the king tell his servants -the dream, and we will -shew the interpretation of it.</p> - -<p>8. The king answered and said, -I know of certainty that ye would -gain the time, because ye see the -thing is gone from me.</p> - -<p>9. But if ye will not make -known unto me the dream, there -is but one decree for you: for ye -have prepared lying and corrupt -words to speak before me, till the -time be changed; therefore tell -me the dream, and I shall know -that ye can shew me the interpretation -thereof.</p> - -<p>10. The Chaldeans answered -before the king, and said, There -is not a man upon the earth that -can show the king's matter: -therefore there is no king, lord, -nor ruler, that asked such things -at any magician, or astrologer, -or Chaldean.</p> - -<p>11. And it is a rare thing that -the king requireth, and there is -none other that can show it before -the king, except the gods, whose -dwelling is not with flesh.</p> - -<p>12. For this cause the king was -angry and very furious, and commanded -to destroy all the wise -men of Babylon.</p> - -<h5>(2.) <i>Sorcery.</i></h5> - -<p><span class="smcap">Mal.</span> <small>III</small>, 5. And I will come -near to you to judgment: and I -will be a swift witness against the -sorcerers, and against the adulterers, -and against false swearers, -and against those that oppress the -hireling in his wages, the widow, -and the fatherless, and that turn -aside the stranger from his right, -and fear not me, saith the Lord -of hosts.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rev.</span> <small>XXI</small>, 8. But the fearful, and -unbelieving, and the abominable, -and murderers, and whoremongers, -and sorcerers, and idolaters, -and all liars, shall have their part -in the lake which burneth with -fire and brimstone: which is the -second death.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rev.</span> <small>XXII</small>, 15. For without are -dogs, and sorcerers, and whoremongers, -and murderers, and -idolaters, and whosoever loveth -and maketh a lie.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Isaiah</span> <small>XLVII</small>, 9. But these two -things shall come to thee in a -moment in one day, the loss of -children, and widowhood: they -shall come upon thee in their perfection -for the multitude of thy -sorceries, and for the great abundance -of thine enchantments.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rev.</span> <small>IX</small>, 20. And the rest of the -men which were not killed by -these plagues yet repented not of -the works of their hands, that -they should not worship devils, -and idols of gold, and silver, and -brass, and stone, and of wood; -which neither can see, nor hear, -nor walk;</p> - -<p>21. Neither repented they of -their murders, nor of their sorceries, -nor of their fornication, -nor of their thefts.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>XIII</small>, 6. And when they -had gone through the isle unto -Paphos, they found a certain sorcerer, -a false prophet, a Jew, -whose name was Bar-jesus:</p> - -<p>7. Which was with the deputy -of the country, Sergius Paulus, a -prudent man; who called for -Barnabas and Saul, and desired -to hear the Word of God.</p> - -<p>8. But Elymas the sorcerer (for -so is his name by interpretation) -withstood them, seeking to turn -away the deputy from the faith.</p> - -<p>9. Then Saul, (who also is called -Paul,) filled with the Holy Ghost, -set his eyes on him,</p> - -<p>10. And said, O full of all subtilty -and all mischief, thou child -of the devil, thou enemy of all -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_164" id="Page_164">{164}</a></span> -righteousness, wilt thou not cease -to pervert the right ways of the -Lord?</p> - -<p>11. And now, behold, the hand -of the Lord is upon thee, and -thou shalt be blind, not seeing -the sun for a season. And immediately -there fell on him a mist -and a darkness; and he went -about seeking some to lead him -by the hand.</p> - -<h5>(3.) <i>Enchantments.</i></h5> - -<p><span class="smcap">Lev.</span> <small>XIX</small>, 26. Ye shall not eat -any thing with the blood: neither -shall ye use enchantment, nor -observe times.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Num.</span> <small>XXIII</small>, 23. Surely there is -no enchantment against Jacob, -neither is there any divination -against Israel: according to this -time it shall be said of Jacob -and of Israel, What hath God -wrought!</p> - -<h5>(4.) <i>Soothsaying.</i></h5> - -<p><span class="smcap">Isaiah</span> <small>II</small>, 6. Therefore thou -hast forsaken thy people the -house of Jacob, because they be -replenished from the east, and -are soothsayers like the Philistines, -and they please themselves -in the children of strangers.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Micah</span> <small>V</small>, 12. And I will cut off -witchcrafts out of thine hand; -and thou shalt have no more -soothsayers.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">John</span> <small>XIII</small>, 22. Balaam also the -son of Beor, the soothsayer, did -the children of Israel slay with -the sword among them that were -slain by them.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Dan.</span> <small>V</small>, 7. The king cried aloud -to bring in the astrologers, the -Chaldeans, and the soothsayers. -And the king spake, and said to -the wise men of Babylon, Whosoever -shall read this writing, and -shew me the interpretation thereof, -shall be clothed with scarlet, -and have a chain of gold about -his neck, and shall be the third -ruler in the kingdom.</p> - -<p>8. Then came in all the king's -wise men: but they could not -read the writing, nor make known -to the king the interpretation -thereof.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>XVI</small>, 16. And it came to -pass, as we went to prayer, a certain -damsel possessed with a -spirit of divination met us, which -brought her masters much gain -by soothsaying:</p> - -<p>17. The same followed Paul and -us, and cried, saying, These men -are the servants of the most high -God, which shew unto us the way -of salvation.</p> - -<p>18. And this did she many -days. But Paul, being grieved, -turned and said to the spirit, I -command thee in the name of -Jesus Christ to come out of her. -And he came out the same hour.</p> - -<h5>(5.) <i>Observance of times.</i></h5> - -<p><span class="smcap">Lev.</span> <small>XIX</small>, 26. Ye shall not eat -any thing with the blood: neither -shall ye use enchantment, -nor observe times.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Deut.</span> <small>XVIII</small>, 10. There shall not -be found among you any one that -maketh his son or his daughter -to pass through the fire, or that -useth divination, or an observer -of times, or an enchanter, or a -witch.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Deut.</span> <small>XVIII</small>, 14. For these nations, -which thou shalt possess, -hearkened unto observers of -times, and unto diviners: but as -for thee, the Lord thy God hath -not suffered thee so to do.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Gal.</span> <small>IV</small>, 10. Ye observe days, -and months, and times, and -years.</p> - -<p>11. I am afraid of you, lest I -have bestowed upon you labor in -vain.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Kings</span> <small>XXI</small>, 6. And he made -his son pass through the fire, and -observed times, and used enchantments, -and dealt with familiar -spirits and wizards: he wrought -much wickedness in the sight of -the Lord, to provoke him to -anger.</p> - -<h5>(6.) <i>Witchcraft.</i></h5> - -<p><span class="smcap">Ex.</span> <small>XXII</small>, 18. Thou shalt not -suffer a witch to live.</p> - -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_165" id="Page_165">{165}</a></span> -<span class="smcap">Deut.</span> <small>XVIII</small>, 10. There shall not -be found among you any one that -maketh his son or his daughter -to pass through the fire, or that -useth divination, or an observer -of times, or an enchanter, or a -witch,</p> - -<p>11. Or a charmer, or a consulter -with familiar spirits, or a wizard, -or a necromancer.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Isaiah</span> <small>XLVII</small>, 9. But these two -things shall come to thee in a -moment in one day, the loss of -children, and widowhood: they -shall come upon thee in their -perfection for the multitude of -thy sorceries, and for the great -abundance of thine enchantments.</p> - -<p>10. For thou hast trusted in -thy wickedness: thou hast said, -None seeth me. Thy wisdom and -thy knowledge, it hath perverted -thee; and thou hast said in thine -heart, I am, and none else beside -me.</p> - -<p>11. Therefore shall evil come -upon thee; thou shalt not know -from whence it riseth: and mischief -shall fall upon thee; thou -shalt not be able to put it off: and -desolation shall come upon thee -suddenly, which thou shalt not -know.</p> - -<p>12. Stand now with thine enchantments, -and with the multitude -of thy sorceries, wherein -thou hast labored from thy youth; -if so be thou shalt be able to -profit, if so be thou mayest prevail.</p> - -<p>13. Thou art wearied in the -multitude of thy counsels. Let -now the astrologers, the stargazers, -the monthly prognosticators, -stand up, and save thee from -these things that shall come upon -thee.</p> - -<p>14. Behold, they shall be as -stubble; the fire shall burn them; -they shall not deliver themselves -from the power of the flame: -there shall not be a coal to warm -at, nor fire to sit before it.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Gal.</span> <small>V</small>, 19. Now the works of -the flesh are manifest, which are -these, Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, -lasciviousness,</p> - -<p>20. Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, -variance, emulations, wrath, -strife, seditions, heresies,</p> - -<p>21. Envyings, murders, drunkenness, -revelings, and such like: -of the which I tell you before, as -I have also told you in time past, -that they which do such things -shall not inherit the kingdom of -God.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Micah</span> <small>V</small>, 12. And I will cut off -witchcrafts out of thine hand; -and thou shalt have no more -soothsayers.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Nahum</span> <small>III</small>, 4. Because of the -multitude of the whoredoms of -the well-favored harlot, the mistress -of witchcrafts, that selleth -nations through her whoredoms, -and families through her witchcrafts.</p> - -<p>5. Behold, I am against thee, -saith the Lord of hosts; and I -will discover thy skirts upon thy -face, and I will shew the nations -thy nakedness, and the kingdoms -thy shame.</p> - -<p>6. And I will cast abominable -filth upon thee, and make thee -vile, and will set thee as a gazing-stock.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Lev.</span> <small>XIX</small>, 31. Regard not them -that have familiar spirits, neither -seek after wizards, to be defiled -by them: I am the Lord your -God.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Lev.</span> <small>XX</small>, 6. And the soul that -turneth after such as have familiar -spirits, and after wizards, to -go a whoring after them, I will -even set my face against that -soul, and will cut him off from -among his people.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Isaiah</span> <small>VIII</small>, 19. And when they -shall say unto you, Seek unto -them that have familiar spirits, -and unto wizards that peep and -that mutter: should not a people -seek unto their God? for the living -to the dead?</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Deut.</span> <small>XVIII</small>, 10. There shall not -be found among you any one that -maketh his son or his daughter -to pass through the fire, or that -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_166" id="Page_166">{166}</a></span> -useth divination, or an observer of -times, or an enchanter, or a witch,</p> - -<p>11. Or a charmer, or a consulter -with familiar spirits, or a -wizard, or a necromancer.</p> - -<p>12. For all that do these things -are an abomination unto the Lord: -and because of these abominations -the Lord thy God doth drive -them out from before thee.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Lev.</span> <small>XVII</small>, 7. And they shall no -more offer their sacrifices unto -devils, after whom they have -gone a whoring. This shall be -a statute forever unto them -throughout their generations.</p> - -<h5>(7.) <i>Divination.</i></h5> - -<p><span class="smcap">Num.</span> <small>XXII</small>, 7. And the elders of -Moab and the elders of Midian -departed with the rewards of divination -in their hand; and they -came unto Balaam, and spake -unto him the words of Balak.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Ezek.</span> <small>XXI</small>, 21. For the king of -Babylon stood at the parting of -the way, at the head of the two -ways, to use divination: he made -his arrows bright, he consulted -with images, he looked in the -liver.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Deut.</span> <small>XVIII</small>, 14. For these nations, -which thou shalt possess, -hearkened unto observers of -times, and unto diviners: but as -for thee, the Lord thy God hath -not suffered thee so to do.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Jer.</span> <small>XIV</small>, 14. Then the Lord -said unto me, The prophets -prophesy lies in my name: I sent -them not, neither have I commanded -them, neither spake unto -them: they prophesy unto you a -false vision and divination, and a -thing of naught, and the deceit -of their heart.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Jer.</span> <small>XXVII</small>, 9. Therefore hearken -not ye to your prophets, nor to -your diviners, nor to your dreamers, -nor to your enchanters, nor -to your sorcerers, which speak -unto you, saying, Ye shall not -serve the king of Babylon:</p> - -<p>10. For they prophesy a lie -unto you, to remove you far from -your land; and that I should -drive you out, and ye should -perish.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Jer.</span> <small>XXIX</small>, 8. For thus saith the -Lord of hosts, the God of Israel; -Let not your prophets and your -diviners, that be in the midst of -you, deceive you, neither hearken -to your dreams which ye cause to -be dreamed.</p> - -<p>9. For they prophesy falsely -unto you in my name: I have not -sent them, saith the Lord.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Isaiah</span> <small>XLIV</small>, 25. That frustrateth -the tokens of the liars, and -maketh diviners mad; that turneth -wise men backward, and -maketh their knowledge foolish.</p> - -<h5>(8.) <i>Consulting familiar spirits.</i></h5> - -<p><span class="smcap">Lev.</span> <small>XIX</small>, 31. Regard not them -that have familiar spirits, neither -seek after wizards, to be defiled by -them: I am the Lord your God.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Lev.</span> <small>XX</small>, 6. And the soul that -turneth after such as have familiar -spirits, and after wizards, to -go a whoring after them, I will -even set my face against that -soul, and will cut him off from -among his people.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Lev.</span> <small>XX</small>, 27. A man also or -woman that hath a familiar spirit, -or that is a wizard, shall surely -be put to death: they shall stone -them with stones; their blood -shall be upon them.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Isaiah</span> <small>VIII</small>, 19. And when they -shall say unto you, Seek unto -them that have familiar spirits, -and unto wizards that peep and -that mutter: should not a people -seek unto their God? for the living -to the dead?</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Isaiah</span> <small>XIX</small>, 3. And the spirit of -Egypt shall fail in the midst -thereof; and I will destroy the -counsel thereof: and they shall -seek to the idols, and to the -charmers, and to them that have -familiar spirits, and to the wizards.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Isaiah</span> <small>XXIX</small>, 4. And thou shalt -be brought down, and shalt speak -out of the ground, and thy speech -shall be low out of the dust, and -thy voice shall be, as of one that -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_167" id="Page_167">{167}</a></span> -hath a familiar spirit, out of the -ground, and thy speech shall -whisper out of the dust.</p> - -<h4 class="smcap">8. Idolatry is Debasing.</h4> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Kings</span> <small>XVI</small>, 3. But he walked -in the way of the kings of Israel, -yea, and made his sons to pass -through the fire, according to the -abominations of the heathen, -whom the Lord cast out from before -the children of Israel.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Ezra</span> <small>VI</small>, 21. And the children -of Israel, which were come again -out of captivity, and all such as -had separated themselves unto -them from the filthiness of the -heathen of the land, to seek the -Lord God of Israel, did eat.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>I</small>, 21. Because that, when -they knew God, they glorified him -not as God, neither were thankful; -but became vain in their imaginations, -and their foolish heart -was darkened.</p> - -<p>22. Professing themselves to be -wise, they became fools,</p> - -<p>23. And changed the glory of -the uncorruptible God into an -image made like to corruptible -man, and to birds, and four-footed -beasts, and creeping things.</p> - -<p>24. Wherefore God also gave -them up to uncleanness, through -the lusts of their own hearts, to -dishonor their own bodies between -themselves.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>I</small>, 29. Being filled with -all unrighteousness, fornication, -wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness: -full of envy, murder, -debate, deceit, malignity; whisperers,</p> - -<p>30. Backbiters, haters of God, -despiteful, proud, boasters, inventors -of evil things, disobedient -to parents,</p> - -<p>31. Without understanding, covenant-breakers, -without natural -affection, implacable, unmerciful.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Eph.</span> <small>IV</small>, 17. This I say therefore, -and testify in the Lord, that -ye henceforth walk not as other -Gentiles walk, in the vanity of -their mind,</p> - -<p>18. Having the understanding -darkened, being alienated from -the life of God through the ignorance -that is in them, because -of the blindness of their heart:</p> - -<p>19. Who being past feeling -have given themselves over unto -lasciviousness, to work all uncleanness -with greediness.</p> - -<hr /> - -<h3>CHAPTER III.<br /> -<small>THE THIRD COMMANDMENT.</small></h3> - -<p class="command-2"><span class="smcap">Exodus</span> <small>XX</small>, 7: <i>Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in -vain: for the Lord will not hold him guiltless that taketh his name -in vain.</i></p> - -<p><span class="smcap">The</span> term <i>name</i> is sometimes <i>taken for the nature and -being of the Deity itself</i>. Psalm xx, 1: "The name of -the God of Jacob defend thee." That is, God himself -defend thee. Psalm cxxxv, 3: "Sing praises unto his -name." Psalm cxv, 1: "Not unto us, O Lord, not unto -us, but unto thy name give glory." Luke xxiv, 47: -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_168" id="Page_168">{168}</a></span> -"And that repentance and remission of sins should be -preached in his name among all nations." That is, -repentance should be preached through him. Rev. iii, -4: "Thou hast a few names in Sardis." That is, a few -persons.</p> - -<p>The name of God is taken for that whereby God is -called, <i>and by which his nature and perfections are made -known to men</i>. These names are either his <i>titles</i> or his -<i>attributes</i>. His <i>titles</i> are his name. Some of these are -absolute, as <span class="smcap">Jah</span>, <span class="smcap">Jehovah</span>, -<span class="smcap">God</span>, <span class="smcap">I Am</span>. Others are -relative, and have respect to us, such as <span class="smcap">Creator</span>, -<span class="smcap">Lord</span>, <span class="smcap">King</span>, -<span class="smcap">Father</span>, <span class="smcap">Redeemer</span>. -His <i>attributes</i> are his name. Some of these are incommunicable, -as <i>Eternity</i>, <i>Immutability</i>, etc. Others are communicable, -as <i>Goodness</i>, <i>Mercy</i>, <i>Truth</i>, etc.</p> - -<p>The Hebrews generally gave to God the name -<span class="smcap">Jehovah</span>, which signifies <i>the existing one</i>. With them -it was the <i>ineffable name</i>, and not to be pronounced; -and hence, in its stead, they generally used <span class="smcap">Adoni</span>—<span class="smcap">Lord</span>.</p> - -<p>The name <span class="smcap">Jehovah</span> is applied to Christ both in the -Old and New Testament Scriptures.</p> - -<p>God is taken, 1. <i>Properly</i>, for the whole Trinity; -2. <i>Personally</i>, for the Father, the Son, and the Holy -Ghost.</p> - -<h4 class="smcap">1. Profane Swearing Forbidden.</h4> - -<p><span class="smcap">Jer.</span> <small>XXIII</small>, 10. For the land is -full of adulterers; for because of -swearing the land mourneth; the -pleasant places of the wilderness -are dried up, and their course is -evil, and their force is not right.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Hosea</span> <small>IV</small>, 2. By swearing, and -lying, and killing, and stealing, -and committing adultery, they -break out, and blood toucheth -blood.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Lev.</span> <small>XXIV</small>, 10. And the son of -an Israelitish woman, whose father -was an Egyptian, went out -among the children of Israel: and -this son of the Israelitish woman -and a man of Israel strove together -in the camp;</p> - -<p>11. And the Israelitish woman's -son blasphemed the name of -the Lord, and cursed. And they -brought him unto Moses: (and -his mother's name was Shelomith, -the daughter of Dibri, of -the tribe of Dan:)</p> - -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_169" id="Page_169">{169}</a></span> -12. And they put him in ward, -that the mind of the Lord might -be shewed them.</p> - -<p>13. And the Lord spake unto -Moses, saying,</p> - -<p>14. Bring forth him that hath -cursed without the camp; and -let all that heard him lay their -hands upon his head, and let all -the congregation stone him.</p> - -<p>15. And thou shalt speak unto -the children of Israel, saying, -Whosoever curseth his God shall -bear his sin.</p> - -<p>16. And he that blasphemeth -the name of the Lord, he shall -surely be put to death, and all -the congregation shall certainly -stone him: as well the stranger, -as he that is born in the land, -when he blasphemeth the name -of the Lord, shall be put to death.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Zech.</span> <small>V</small>, 3. Then said he unto -me, This is the curse that goeth -forth over the face of the whole -earth: for every one that stealeth -shall be cut off as on this side according -to it; and every one that -sweareth shall be cut off as on -that side according to it.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Matt.</span> <small>V</small>, 34. But I say unto -you, Swear not at all; neither by -heaven; for it is God's throne:</p> - -<p>35. Nor by the earth; for it is -his footstool: neither by Jerusalem; -for it is the city of the great -King.</p> - -<p>36. Neither shalt thou swear -by thy head, because thou canst -not make one hair white or black.</p> - -<p>37. But let your communication -be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for -whatsoever is more than these -cometh of evil.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">James</span> <small>V</small>, 12. But above all -things, my brethren, swear not, -neither by heaven, neither by -the earth, neither by any other -oath: but let your yea be yea; -and your nay, nay; lest ye fall -into condemnation.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Deut.</span> <small>V</small>, 11. Thou shalt not -take the name of the Lord thy -God in vain: for the Lord will -not hold him guiltless that taketh -his name in vain.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Lev.</span> <small>XVIII</small>, 21. And thou shalt -not let any of thy seed pass -through the fire to Molech, neither -shalt thou profane the name -of thy God: I am the Lord.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Lev.</span> <small>XIX</small>, 12. And ye shall not -swear by my name falsely, neither -shalt thou profane the name -of thy God: I am the Lord.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Lev.</span> <small>XXI</small>, 6. They shall be holy -unto their God, and not profane -the name of their God: for the -offerings of the Lord made by -fire, and the bread of their God, -they do offer: therefore they -shall be holy.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Matt.</span> <small>XXIII</small>, 21. And whoso -shall swear by the temple, sweareth -by it, and by him that dwelleth -therein.</p> - -<p>22. And he that shall swear by -heaven, sweareth by the throne -of God, and by him that sitteth -thereon.</p> - -<h4 class="smcap">2. False Swearing Forbidden.</h4> - -<p><span class="smcap">Lev.</span> <small>XIX</small>, 12. And ye shall not -swear by my name falsely, neither -shalt thou profane the name -of thy God: I am the Lord.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Jer.</span> <small>VII</small>, 9. Will ye steal, murder, -and commit adultery, and -swear falsely, and burn incense -unto Baal, and walk after other -gods whom ye know not;</p> - -<p>10. And come and stand before -me in this house, which is called -by my name, and say, We are -delivered to do all these abominations?</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Jer.</span> <small>XXIII</small>, 10. For the land is -full of adulterers; for because of -swearing the land mourneth; the -pleasant places of the wilderness -are dried up, and their course is -evil, and their force is not right.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Hosea</span> <small>IV</small>, 2. By swearing, and -lying, and killing, and stealing, -and committing adultery, they -break out, and blood toucheth -blood.</p> - -<p>3. Therefore shall the land -mourn, and every one that dwelleth -therein shall languish, with -the beasts of the field, and with -the fowls of heaven; yea, the -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_170" id="Page_170">{170}</a></span> -fishes of the sea also shall be -taken away.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Zech.</span> <small>V</small>, 3. Then said he unto -me, This is the curse that goeth -forth over the face of the whole -earth: for every one that stealeth -shall be cut off as on this side -according to it; and every one -that sweareth shall be cut off as -on that side according to it.</p> - -<p>4. I will bring it forth, saith -the Lord of hosts, and it shall -enter into the house of the thief, -and into the house of him that -sweareth falsely by my name: -and it shall remain in the midst -of his house, and shall consume -it with the timber thereof and -the stones thereof.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Zech.</span> <small>VIII</small>, 17. And let none of -you imagine evil in your hearts -against his neighbor; and love -no false oath: for all these are -things that I hate, saith the Lord.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Mal.</span> <small>III</small>, 5. And I will come -near to you to judgment; and I -will be a swift witness against the -sorcerers, and against the adulterers, -and against false swearers, -and against those that oppress -the hireling in his wages, the -widow, and the fatherless, and -that turn aside the stranger from -his right, and fear not me, saith -the Lord of hosts.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Isaiah</span> <small>XLVIII</small>, 1. Hear ye this, -O house of Jacob, which are called -by the name of Israel, and are -come forth out of the waters of -Judah, which swear by the name -of the Lord, and make mention -of the God of Israel, but not in -truth, nor in righteousness.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Jer.</span> <small>V</small>, 2. And though they -say, The Lord liveth; surely -they swear falsely.</p> - -<p>3. O Lord, are not thine eyes -upon the truth? thou hast stricken -them, but they have not grieved; -thou hast consumed them, but -they have refused to receive correction: -they have made their -faces harder than a rock; they -have refused to return.</p> - -<p>4. Therefore I said, Surely these -are poor; they are foolish; for they -know not the way of the Lord, nor -the judgment of their God.</p> - -<p>5. I will get me unto the great -men, and will speak unto them; -for they have known the way of -the Lord, and the judgment of -their God: but these have altogether -broken the yoke, and burst -the bonds.</p> - -<p>6. Wherefore a lion out of the -forest shall slay them, and a wolf -of the evenings shall spoil them, -a leopard shall watch over their -cities: every one that goeth out -thence shall be torn in pieces: -because their transgressions are -many, and their backslidings are -increased.</p> - -<p>7. How shall I pardon thee for -this? thy children have forsaken -me, and sworn by them that are -no gods: when I had fed them to -the full, they then committed -adultery, and assembled themselves -by troops in the harlots' -houses.</p> - -<p>8. They were as fed horses in -the morning: every one neighed -after his neighbor's wife.</p> - -<p>9. Shall I not visit for these -things? saith the Lord: and shall -not my soul be avenged on such a -nation as this?</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Hosea</span> <small>X</small>, 1. Israel is an empty -vine, he bringeth forth fruit unto -himself: according to the multitude -of his fruit he hath increased -the altars; according to the goodness -of his land they have made -goodly images.</p> - -<p>2. Their heart is divided; now -shall they be found faulty: he -shall break down their altars, he -shall spoil their images.</p> - -<p>3. For now they shall say, We -have no king, because we feared -not the Lord; what then should -a king do to us?</p> - -<p>4. They have spoken words, -swearing falsely in making a -covenant: thus judgment springeth -up as hemlock in the furrows -of the field.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Lev.</span> <small>V</small>, 1. And if a soul sin, -and hear the voice of swearing, -and is a witness, whether he hath -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_171" id="Page_171">{171}</a></span> -seen or known of it; if he do not -utter it, then he shall bear his -iniquity.</p> - -<p>2. Or if a soul touch any unclean -thing, whether it be a -carcass of an unclean beast, or -a carcass of unclean cattle, or -the carcass of unclean creeping -things, and if it be hidden from -him; he also shall be unclean, -and guilty.</p> - -<p>3. Or if he touch the uncleanness -of man, whatsoever -uncleanness it be that a man -shall be defiled withal, and it be -hid from him; when he knoweth -of it, then he shall be guilty.</p> - -<p>4. Or if a soul swear, pronouncing -with his lips to do evil, or -to do good, whatsoever it be that -a man shall pronounce with an -oath, and it be hid from him; -when he knoweth of it, then he -shall be guilty in one of these.</p> - -<p>5. And it shall be, when he -shall be guilty in one of these -things, that he shall confess that -he hath sinned in that thing:</p> - -<p>6. And he shall bring his trespass-offering -unto the Lord for -his sin which he hath sinned, a -female from the flock, a lamb, or -a kid of the goats, for a sin-offering; -and the priest shall make -an atonement for him concerning -his sin.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Lev.</span> <small>VI</small>, 2. If a soul sin, and -commit a trespass against the -Lord, and lie unto his neighbor -in that which was delivered him -to keep, or in fellowship, or in a -thing taken away by violence, or -hath deceived his neighbor;</p> - -<p>3. Or have found that which -was lost, and lieth concerning it, -and sweareth falsely; in any of -all these that a man doeth, sinning -therein:</p> - -<p>4. Then it shall be, because he -hath sinned, and is guilty, that -he shall restore that which he -took violently away, or the thing -which he hath deceitfully gotten, -or that which was delivered him -to keep, or the lost thing which -he found,</p> - -<p>5. Or all that about which he -hath sworn falsely; he shall even -restore it in the principal, and -shall add the fifth part more -thereto, and give it unto him to -whom it appertaineth, in the day -of his trespass-offering.</p> - -<p>6. And he shall bring his trespass-offering -unto the Lord, a -ram without blemish out of the -flock, with thy estimation, for a -trespass-offering, unto the priest.</p> - -<h4 class="smcap">3. Swearing by Creatures Forbidden.</h4> - -<p><span class="smcap">Matt.</span> <small>V</small>, 34. But I say unto -you, Swear not at all; neither by -heaven; for it is God's throne:</p> - -<p>35. Nor by the earth; for it is -his footstool: neither by Jerusalem; -for it is the city of the great -King.</p> - -<p>36. Neither shalt thou swear by -thy head, because thou canst not -make one hair white or black.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Matt.</span> <small>XXIII</small>, 16. Woe unto you, -ye blind guides, which say, Whosoever -shall swear by the temple, -it is nothing; but whosoever shall -swear by the gold of the temple, -he is a debtor!</p> - -<p>17. Ye fools and blind: for -whether is greater, the gold, or -the temple that sanctifieth the -gold?</p> - -<p>18. And, Whosoever shall swear -by the altar, it is nothing; but -whosoever sweareth by the gift -that is upon it, he is guilty.</p> - -<p>19. Ye fools and blind: for -whether is greater, the gift, or -the altar that sanctifieth the gift?</p> - -<p>20. Whoso therefore shall swear -by the altar, sweareth by it, and -by all things thereon.</p> - -<p>21. And whoso shall swear by -the temple, sweareth by it, and -by him that dwelleth therein.</p> - -<p>22. And he that shall swear by -heaven, sweareth by the throne -of God, and by him that sitteth -thereon.</p> - -<h6><i>Instance of this crime.</i></h6> - -<p><span class="smcap">Gen.</span> <small>XLII</small>, 15. Hereby ye shall -be proved: By the life of Pharaoh -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_172" id="Page_172">{172}</a></span> -ye shall not go forth hence, except -your youngest brother come -hither.</p> - -<p>16. Send one of you, and let -him fetch your brother, and ye -shall be kept in prison, that your -words may be proved, whether -there be any truth in you: or else -by the life of Pharaoh surely ye -are spies.</p> - -<h4>4. <span class="smcap">Instances of Swearing to Commit Sin</span>,<br /> -<i>or to encourage it</i>.</h4> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Sam.</span> <small>XXVIII</small>, 10. And Saul -sware to her by the Lord, saying, -As the Lord liveth, there shall no -punishment happen to thee for -this thing.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>CII</small>, 8. Mine enemies reproach -me all the day; and they -that are mad against me are -sworn against me.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>XXIII</small>, 21. But do not thou -yield unto them: for there lie in -wait for him of them more than -forty men, which have bound -themselves with an oath, that -they will neither eat nor drink -till they have killed him: and -now are they ready, looking for a -promise from thee.</p> - -<h6><i>Instances of rash swearing.</i></h6> - -<p><span class="smcap">Mark</span> <small>VI</small>, 23. And he sware -unto her, Whatsoever thou shalt -ask of me, I will give it thee, -unto the half of my kingdom.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Judges</span> <small>XXI</small>, 1. Now the men of -Israel had sworn in Mizpeh, saying, -There shall not any of us -give his daughter unto Benjamin -to wife.</p> - -<p>2. And the people came to the -house of God, and abode there till -even before God, and lifted up -their voices, and wept sore;</p> - -<p>3. And said, O Lord God of Israel, -why is this come to pass in -Israel, that there should be to-day -one tribe lacking in Israel?</p> - -<p>4. And it came to pass on the -morrow, that the people rose -early, and built there an altar, -and offered burnt-offerings and -peace-offerings.</p> - -<p>5. And the children of Israel -said, Who is there among all the -tribes of Israel that came not up -with the congregation unto the -Lord? For they had made a -great oath concerning him that -came not up to the Lord to Mizpeh, -saying, He shall surely be -put to death.</p> - -<p>6. And the children of Israel -repented them for Benjamin their -brother, and said, There is one -tribe cut off from Israel this day.</p> - -<p>7. How shall we do for wives -for them that remain, seeing we -have sworn by the Lord, that we -will not give them of our daughters -to wives?</p> - -<p>8. And they said, What one is -there of the tribes of Israel that -came not up to Mizpeh to the -Lord? And, behold, there came -none to the camp from Jabesh-gilead -to the assembly.</p> - -<p>9. For the people were numbered, -and, behold, there were -none of the inhabitants of Jabesh-gilead -there.</p> - -<p>10. And the congregation sent -thither twelve thousand men of -the valiantest, and commanded -them, saying, Go and smite the -inhabitants of Jabesh-gilead with -the edge of the sword, with the -women and the children.</p> - -<p>11. And this is the thing ye -shall do, Ye shall utterly destroy -every male, and every woman -that hath lain by man.</p> - -<p>12. And they found among the -inhabitants of Jabesh-gilead four -hundred young virgins, that had -known no man by lying with any -male: and they brought them -unto the camp to Shiloh, which is -in the land of Canaan.</p> - -<p>13. And the whole congregation -sent some to speak to the -children of Benjamin that were -in the rock Rimmon, and to call -peaceably unto them.</p> - -<p>14. And Benjamin came again -at that time; and they gave them -wives which they had saved alive -of the women of Jabesh-gilead: -and yet so they sufficed them not.</p> - -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_173" id="Page_173">{173}</a></span> -15. And the people repented -them for Benjamin, because that -the Lord had made a breach in -the tribes of Israel.</p> - -<p>16. Then the elders of the -congregation said, How shall we -do for wives for them that remain, -seeing the women are destroyed -out of Benjamin?</p> - -<p>17. And they said, There must -be an inheritance for them that -be escaped of Benjamin, that a -tribe be not destroyed out of Israel.</p> - -<p>18. Howbeit we may not give -them wives of our daughters: for -the children of Israel have sworn, -saying, Cursed be he that giveth -a wife to Benjamin.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Sam.</span> <small>XIV</small>, 24. And the men of -Israel were distressed that day: -for Saul had adjured the people, -saying, Cursed be the man that -eateth any food until evening, -that I may be avenged on mine -enemies. So none of the people -tasted any food.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Sam.</span> <small>XIV</small>, 28. Then answered -one of the people, and said, Thy -father straitly charged the people -with an oath, saying, Cursed be -the man that eateth any food this -day. And the people were faint.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Sam.</span> <small>XIV</small>, 39. For, as the -Lord liveth, which saveth Israel, -though it be in Jonathan my son, -he shall surely die. But there -was not a man among all the people -that answered him.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Sam.</span> <small>XIV</small>, 45. And the people -said unto Saul, Shall Jonathan -die, who hath wrought this great -salvation in Israel? God forbid: -as the Lord liveth, there shall -not one hair of his head fall to -the ground; for he hath wrought -with God this day. So the people -rescued Jonathan, that he died -not.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Sam.</span> <small>XXV</small>, 22. So and more -also do God unto the enemies of -David, if I leave of all that pertain -to him by the morning light -any that pisseth against the wall.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Sam.</span> <small>XIX</small>, 7. Now therefore, -arise, go forth, and speak comfortably -unto thy servants: for I -swear by the Lord, if thou go not -forth, there will not tarry one -with thee this night: and that -will be worse unto thee than all -the evil that befell thee from thy -youth until now.</p> - -<h4 class="smcap">5. Civil Oaths Lawful.</h4> - -<div class="note"> - -<p>[<span class="smcap">Note.</span>—To make an oath lawful, it -must have the qualifications mentioned -by Jeremiah iv, 2: "Thou shalt -swear, The Lord liveth, <i>in truth, in -judgment, and in righteousness</i>."</p> - -<p>We must be certain that the thing -is as we attest it.</p> - -<p>He who is called upon to swear -should look well that his words agree -with his mind, and that the thing -agrees with his words.</p> - -<p>The matter of an oath ought to be -<i>possible</i>.</p> - -<p>The matter of an oath ought also to -be <i>lawful and honest</i>.]</p> - -</div> - -<p><span class="smcap">Jer.</span> <small>IV</small>, 2. And thou shalt -swear, The Lord liveth, in truth, -in judgment, and in righteousness; -and the nations shall bless -themselves in him, and in him -shall they glory.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Heb.</span> <small>VI</small>, 16. For men verily -swear by the greater: and an oath -for confirmation is to them an end -of all strife.</p> - -<p>17. Wherein God, willing more -abundantly to shew unto the -heirs of promise the immutability -of his counsel, confirmed it by -an oath.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Chron.</span> <small>VI</small>, 22. If a man sin -against his neighbor, and an oath -be laid upon him to make him -swear, and the oath come before -thine altar in this house;</p> - -<p>23. Then hear thou from heaven, -and do, and judge thy servants, -by requiting the wicked, -by recompensing his way upon -his own head; and by justifying -the righteous, by giving him according -to his righteousness.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Deut.</span> <small>XXIX</small>, 10. Ye stand this -day all of you before the Lord -your God: your captains of your -tribes, your elders, and your officers, -with all the men of Israel,</p> - -<p>11. Your little ones, your wives, -and thy stranger that is in thy -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_174" id="Page_174">{174}</a></span> -camp, from the hewer of thy -wood unto the drawer of thy -water:</p> - -<p>12. That thou shouldest enter -into covenant with the Lord thy -God, and into his oath, which the -Lord thy God maketh with thee -this day:</p> - -<p>13. That he may establish thee -to-day for a people unto himself, -and that he may be unto thee a -God, as he hath said unto thee, -and as he hath sworn unto thy -fathers, to Abraham, to Isaac, and -to Jacob.</p> - -<p>14. Neither with you only do I -make this covenant and this -oath;</p> - -<p>15. But with him that standeth -here with us this day before the -Lord our God, and also with him -that is not here with us this day.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Chron.</span> <small>XV</small>, 12. And they entered -into a covenant to seek the -Lord God of their fathers with all -their heart and with all their -soul;</p> - -<p>13. That whosoever would not -seek the Lord God of Israel -should be put to death, whether -small or great, whether man or -woman.</p> - -<p>14. And they sware unto the -Lord with a loud voice, and with -shouting, and with trumpets, and -with cornets.</p> - -<p>15. And all Judah rejoiced at -the oath: for they had sworn -with all their heart, and sought -him with their whole desire; and -he was found of them: and the -Lord gave them rest round about.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Ezra</span> <small>X</small>, 5. Then arose Ezra, and -made the chief priests, the Levites, -and all Israel, to swear -that they should do according to -this word. And they sware.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Neh.</span> <small>X</small>, 29. They clave to their -brethren, their nobles, and entered -into a curse, and into an -oath, to walk in God's law, which -was given by Moses the servant -of God, and to observe and do all -the commandments of the Lord -our Lord, and his judgments and -his statutes.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Deut.</span> <small>VI</small>, 13. Thou shalt fear -the Lord thy God, and serve him, -and shalt swear by his name.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Jer.</span> <small>XII</small>, 16. And it shall come -to pass, if they will diligently -learn the ways of my people, to -swear by my name, The Lord liveth; -as they taught my people to -swear by Baal; then shall they -be built in the midst of my people.</p> - -<h4 class="smcap">6. Articles of Peace and Private Contracts<br /> -Ratified by an Oath.</h4> - -<p><span class="smcap">Gen.</span> <small>XXI</small>, 23. Now therefore -swear unto me here by God, that -thou wilt not deal falsely with -me, nor with my son, nor with -my son's son: but according to -the kindness that I have done -unto thee, thou shalt do unto me, -and to the land wherein thou hast -sojourned.</p> - -<p>24. And Abraham said, I will -swear.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Gen.</span> <small>XXI</small>, 31. Whether he have -gored a son, or have gored a -daughter, according to this judgment -shall it be done unto him.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Josh.</span> <small>II</small>, 12. Now therefore, I -pray you, swear unto me by the -Lord, since I have shewed you -kindness, that ye will also shew -kindness unto my father's house, -and give me a true token.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Josh.</span> <small>VI</small>, 22. But Joshua had -said unto the two men that had -spied out the country, Go into the -harlot's house, and bring out -thence the woman, and all that -she hath, as ye sware unto her.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Josh.</span> IX, 15. And Joshua made -peace with them, and made a -league with them, to let them -live: and the princes of the congregation -sware unto them.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Josh.</span> <small>IX</small>, 19. But all the princes -said unto all the congregation, -We have sworn unto them by the -Lord God of Israel: now therefore -we may not touch them.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Sam.</span> <small>XIX</small>, 6. And Saul hearkened -unto the voice of Jonathan: -and Saul sware, As the Lord liveth, -he shall not be slain.</p> - -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_175" id="Page_175">{175}</a></span> -<span class="smcap">1 Sam.</span> <small>XX</small>, 42. And Jonathan -said to David, Go in peace, forasmuch -as we have sworn both of -us in the name of the Lord, saying, -The Lord be between me and -thee, and between my seed and -thy seed forever. And he arose -and departed: and Jonathan -went into the city.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Sam.</span> <small>XXI</small>, 7. But the king -spared Mephibosheth, the son of -Jonathan, the son of Saul, because -of the Lord's oath that was between -them, between David and -Jonathan the son of Saul.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Judges XV</span>, 12. And they said -unto him, We are come down to -bind thee, that we may deliver -thee into the hand of the Philistines. -And Samson said unto -them, Swear unto me, that ye -will not fall upon me yourselves.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Sam.</span> <small>XXX</small>, 15. And David said -to him, Canst thou bring me -down to this company? And he -said, Swear unto me by God, that -thou wilt neither kill me, nor deliver -me into the hands of my -master, and I will bring thee -down to this company.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Sam.</span> <small>XIX</small>, 23. Therefore the -king said unto Shimei, Thou -shalt not die. And the king -sware unto him.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Kings</span> <small>XXV</small>, 24. And Gedaliah -sware to them, and to their men, -and said unto them, Fear not to -be the servants of the Chaldees: -dwell in the land, and serve the -king of Babylon; and it shall be -well with you.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Jer.</span> <small>XXXVIII</small>, 16. So Zedekiah -the king sware secretly unto Jeremiah, -saying, As the Lord liveth, -that made us this soul, I will -not put thee to death, neither -will I give thee into the hand of -these men that seek thy life.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Gen.</span> <small>XXIV</small>, 2. And Abraham -said unto his eldest servant of his -house, that ruled over all that he -had, Put, I pray thee, thy hand -under my thigh:</p> - -<p>3. And I will make thee swear -by the Lord, the God of heaven, -and the God of the earth, that -thou shalt not take a wife unto -my son of the daughters of the -Canaanites, among whom I dwell.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Gen.</span> <small>XXIV</small>, 9. And the servant -put his hand under the thigh of -Abraham his master, and sware -to him concerning that matter.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Gen.</span> <small>XXIV</small>, 37. And my master -made me swear, saying, Thou -shalt not take a wife to my son of -the daughters of the Canaanites, -in whose land I dwell.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Gen.</span> <small>XXIV</small>, 41. Then shalt thou -be clear from this my oath, when -thou comest to my kindred; and -if they give not thee one, thou -shalt be clear from my oath.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Gen.</span> <small>XXV</small>, 33. And Jacob said, -Swear to me this day; and he -sware unto him: and he sold his -birthright unto Jacob.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Gen.</span> <small>XLVII</small>, 29. And the time -drew nigh that Israel must die: -and he called his son Joseph, -and said unto him, If now I have -found grace in thy sight, put, I -pray thee, thy hand under my -thigh, and deal kindly and truly -with me; bury me not, I pray -thee, in Egypt:</p> - -<p>30. But I will lie with my fathers, -and thou shalt carry me -out of Egypt, and bury me in -their burying-place. And he -said, I will do as thou hast said.</p> - -<p>31. And he said, Swear unto -me. And he sware unto him. -And Israel bowed himself upon -the bed's head.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Gen.</span> <small>L</small>, 25. And Joseph took an -oath of the children of Israel, -saying, God will surely visit you, -and ye shall carry up my bones -from hence.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Kings I</span>, 13. Go and get thee -in unto king David, and say unto -him, Didst not thou, my Lord, O -king, swear unto thine handmaid, -saying, Assuredly Solomon thy -son shall reign after me, and he -shall sit upon my throne? why -then doth Adonijah reign?</p> - -<p>14. Behold, while thou yet talkest -there with the king, I also will -come in after thee, and confirm -thy words.</p> - -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_176" id="Page_176">{176}</a></span> -15. And Bath-sheba went in -unto the king into the chamber: -and the king was very old; and -Abishag the Shunammite ministered -unto the king.</p> - -<p>16. And Bath-sheba bowed, and -did obeisance unto the king. And -the king said, What wouldest thou?</p> - -<p>17. And she said unto him, My -lord, thou swarest by the Lord -thy God unto thine handmaid, -saying, Assuredly Solomon thy -son shall reign after me, and he -shall sit upon my throne.</p> - -<p>18. And now, behold, Adonijah -reigneth; and now, my lord the -king, thou knowest it not:</p> - -<p>19. And he hath slain oxen and -fat cattle and sheep in abundance, -and hath called all the sons of the -king, and Abiathar the priest, and -Joab the captain of the host: but -Solomon thy servant hath he not -called.</p> - -<p>20. And thou, my lord, O king, -the eyes of all Israel are upon -thee, that thou shouldest tell -them who shall sit on the throne -of my lord the king after him.</p> - -<p>21. Otherwise it shall come to -pass, when my lord the king -shall sleep with his fathers, that -I and my son Solomon shall be -counted offenders.</p> - -<p>22. And, lo, while she yet talked -with the king, Nathan the prophet -also came in.</p> - -<p>23. And they told the king, saying, -Behold Nathan the prophet. -And when he was come in before -the king, he bowed himself before -the king with his face to the -ground.</p> - -<p>24. And Nathan said, My lord, -O king, hast thou said, Adonijah -shall reign after me, and he shall -sit upon my throne?</p> - -<p>25. For he is gone down this -day, and hath slain oxen and fat -cattle and sheep in abundance, -and hath called all the king's -sons, and the captains of the -host, and Abiathar the priest; -and, behold, they eat and drink -before him, and say, God save -king Adonijah.</p> - -<p>26. But me, even me thy servant, -and Zadok the priest, and -Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, and -thy servant Solomon, hath he not -called.</p> - -<p>27. Is this thing done by my -lord the king, and thou hast not -shewed it unto thy servant, who -should sit on the throne of my -lord the king after him?</p> - -<p>28. Then king David answered -and said, Call me Bath-sheba. -And she came into the king's -presence, and stood before the -king.</p> - -<p>29. And the king sware, and -said, As the Lord liveth, that -hath redeemed my soul out of -all distress.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Kings</span> <small>XI</small>, 4. And the seventh -year Jehoiada sent and fetched -the rulers over hundreds, with -the captains and the guard, and -brought them to him into the -house of the Lord, and made a -covenant with them, and took an -oath of them in the house of the -Lord, and shewed them the king's -son.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Neh.</span> <small>V</small>, 12. Then said they, We -will restore them, and will require -nothing of them; so will we do as -thou sayest. Then I called the -priests, and took an oath of them, -that they should do according to -this promise.</p> - -<h6><i>Examples of oath-takings.</i></h6> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Kings</span> <small>II</small>, 42. And the king -sent and called for Shimei, and -said unto him, Did I not make -thee to swear by the Lord, and -protested unto thee, saying, Know -for a certain, on the day thou goest -out, and walkest abroad any -whither, that thou shalt surely -die? and thou saidst unto me, -The word that I have heard is -good.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Kings</span> <small>XVIII</small>, 10. As the Lord -thy God liveth, there is no nation -or kingdom, whither my lord hath -not sent to seek thee: and when -they said, He is not there; he -took an oath of the kingdom and -nation, that they found thee not.</p> - -<div class="pagenum"><a name="Page_177" id="Page_177">{177}</a></div> - -<h6><i>In case of property the oath of a -single person will suffice where -no other evidence can be had.</i></h6> - -<p><span class="smcap">Ex.</span> <small>XXII</small>, 10. If a man deliver -unto his neighbor an ass, or an -ox, or a sheep, or any beast, to -keep; and if it die, or be hurt, or -driven away, no man seeing it:</p> - -<p>11. Then shall an oath of the -Lord be between them both, that -he hath not put his hand unto his -neighbor's goods; and the owner -of it shall accept thereof, and he -shall not make it good.</p> - -<h6><i>One witness not sufficient in criminal cases.</i></h6> - -<p><span class="smcap">Num.</span> <small>XXXV</small>, 30. Whoso killeth -any person, the murderer shall -be put to death by the mouth of -witnesses: but one witness shall -not testify against any person to -cause him to die.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Deut.</span> <small>XVII</small>, 6. At the mouth of -two witnesses, or three witnesses, -shall he that is worthy of death -be put to death; but at the mouth -of one witness he shall not be put -to death.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Heb.</span> <small>X</small>, 28. He that despised -Moses' law died without mercy -under two or three witnesses.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Tim.</span> <small>V</small>, 19. Against an elder -receive not an accusation, but before -two or three witnesses.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Deut.</span> <small>XIX</small>, 15. One witness shall -not rise up against a man for any -iniquity, or for any sin, in any -sin that he sinneth: at the mouth -of two witnesses, or at the mouth -of three witnesses, shall the matter -be established.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Matt.</span> <small>XVIII</small>, 16. But if he will -not hear thee, then take with -thee one or two more, that in the -mouth of two or three witnesses -every word may be established.</p> - -<hr /> - -<h3>CHAPTER IV.<br /> -<small>THE FOURTH COMMANDMENT.</small></h3> - -<p class="command-2"><span class="smcap">Exodus</span> <small>XX</small>, 8-11: <i>Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy. Six -days shalt thou labor, and do all thy work: but the seventh day -is the Sabbath of the Lord thy God: in it thou shalt not do any -work, thou, nor thy son, nor thy daughter, thy man-servant, nor -thy maid-servant, nor thy cattle, nor thy stranger that is within -thy gates: for in six days the Lord made heaven and earth, the -sea, and all that in them is, and rested the seventh day: wherefore -the Lord blessed the Sabbath day, and hallowed it.</i></p> - -<p><span class="smcap">This</span> is the last commandment of the first table of -the law. As we have seen in the preceding pages, the -first commandment relates chiefly to the <i>inward veneration, -love, and esteem which we are to cherish toward -God</i>. The second relates to the external expressions -of this veneration and love in appropriate outward -actions, as the prostration of the body, etc. And the -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_178" id="Page_178">{178}</a></span> -third requires us to glorify his name in our speech by -<i>never using his name except with due reverence and solemnity</i>. -So this fourth commandment prescribes the time -which God has been pleased to set apart for the more -especial performance of acts of religious devotion and -piety.</p> - -<p>"<span class="smcap">Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy.</span>" -God enforces this command with great particularity, -and gives us three to press its observance upon us. -The first is taken from his own example: "<i>The Lord -rested the seventh day</i>;" rest ye also. The second is -taken from the liberal portion of time allotted for secular -uses: "<i>Six days shalt thou labor, and do all thy -work</i>." Is it not reasonable that a seventh portion -should be given sacredly to the Lord when he has so -freely and so liberally given us the rest? The third -is the fact that God has especially dedicated it to his -own immediate service and worship. "<i>The Lord blessed -the Sabbath day, and hallowed it.</i>"</p> - -<p><i>Sabbath</i> implies <i>rest</i> and cessation from labor—a -temporal Sabbath. It signifies, also, a spiritual rest—a -rest from the toil and drudgery of sin, the grievous -exactions of Satan, and the burden of a guilty conscience. -It is also used to signify the eternal rest of -the blessed in heaven. "<i>There remaineth a rest</i> [<i>or the -celebration of a Sabbath</i>] <i>unto the people of God.</i>"</p> - -<h4 class="smcap">1. The Sabbath must be kept -as a Day of Rest from Secular Work.</h4> - -<p><span class="smcap">Ex.</span> <small>XX</small>, 9. Six days shalt thou -labor, and do all thy work:</p> - -<p>10. But the seventh day is the -Sabbath of the Lord thy God: in -it thou shalt not do any work, -thou, nor thy son, nor thy -daughter, nor thy man-servant, -nor thy maid-servant, nor thy -cattle, nor thy stranger that is -within thy gates:</p> - -<p>11. For in six days the Lord -made heaven and earth, the sea, -and all that in them is, and rested -the seventh day: wherefore the -Lord blessed the Sabbath day, and -hallowed it.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Ex.</span> <small>XXIII</small>, 12. Six days thou -shalt do thy work, and on the -seventh day thou shalt rest; that -thine ox and thine ass may rest, -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_179" id="Page_179">{179}</a></span> -and the son of thy handmaid and -the stranger may be refreshed.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Jer.</span> <small>XVII</small>, 21. Thus saith the -Lord; Take heed to yourselves, -and bear no burden on the Sabbath -day, nor bring it in by the -gates of Jerusalem;</p> - -<p>22. Neither carry forth a burden -out of your houses on the Sabbath -day, neither do ye any work, -but hallow ye the Sabbath day, -as I commanded your fathers.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Ex.</span> <small>XVI</small>, 23. And he said unto -them, This is that which the Lord -hath said, To-morrow is the rest -of the holy Sabbath unto the -Lord: bake that which ye will -bake to-day, and seethe that ye -will seethe; and that which remaineth -over lay up for you to be -kept until the morning.</p> - -<p>24. And they laid it up till the -morning, as Moses bade: and it -did not stink, neither was there -any worm therein.</p> - -<p>25. And Moses said, Eat that -to-day; for to-day is a Sabbath -unto the Lord: to-day ye shall -not find it in the field.</p> - -<p>26. Six days ye shall gather it; -but on the seventh day, which is -the Sabbath, in it there shall be -none.</p> - -<p>27. And it came to pass, that -there went out some of the people -on the seventh day for to gather, -and they found none.</p> - -<p>28. And the Lord said unto -Moses, How long refuse ye to -keep my commandments and my -laws?</p> - -<p>29. See, for that the Lord hath -given you the Sabbath, therefore -he giveth you on the sixth day -the bread of two days: abide ye -every man in his place, let no -man go out of his place on the -seventh day.</p> - -<p>30. So the people rested on the -seventh day.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Ex.</span> <small>XXXI</small>, 13. Speak thou also -unto the children of Israel, saying, -Verily, my Sabbaths ye shall -keep: for it is a sign between me -and you throughout your generations; -that ye may know that I -am the Lord that doth sanctify -you.</p> - -<p>14. Ye shall keep the Sabbath -therefore; for it is holy unto you. -Every one that defileth it shall -surely be put to death: for whosoever -doeth any work therein, -that soul shall be cut off from -among his people.</p> - -<p>15. Six days may work be -done; but in the seventh is the -Sabbath of rest, holy to the Lord: -whosoever doeth any work in the -Sabbath day, he shall surely be -put to death.</p> - -<p>16. Wherefore the children of -Israel shall keep the Sabbath, to -observe the Sabbath throughout -their generations, for a perpetual -covenant.</p> - -<p>17. It is a sign between me and -the children of Israel forever: for -in six days the Lord made heaven -and earth, and on the seventh day -he rested, and was refreshed.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Luke</span> <small>XXIII</small>, 56. And they returned, -and prepared spices and -ointments; and rested the seventh -day according to the commandment.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Lev.</span> <small>XXIII</small>, 3. Six days shall -work be done: but the seventh -day is the Sabbath of rest, a holy -convocation; ye shall do no work -therein: it is the Sabbath of the -Lord in all your dwellings.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Lev.</span> <small>XXVI</small>, 2. Ye shall keep my -Sabbaths, and reverence my -sanctuary: I am the Lord.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Deut.</span> <small>V</small>, 12. Keep the Sabbath -day to sanctify it, as the Lord -thy God hath commanded thee.</p> - -<p>13. Six days thou shalt labor, -and do all thy work:</p> - -<p>14. But the seventh day is the -Sabbath of the Lord thy God: in -it thou shalt not do any work, -thou, nor thy son, nor thy daughter, -nor thy man-servant, nor thy -maid-servant, nor thine ox, nor -thine ass, nor any of thine cattle, -nor thy stranger that is within -thy gates; that thy man-servant -and thy maid-servant may rest as -well as thou.</p> - -<p>15. And remember that thou -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_180" id="Page_180">{180}</a></span> -wast a servant in the land of -Egypt, and that the Lord thy -God brought thee out thence -through a mighty hand and by a -stretched out arm: therefore the -Lord thy God commanded thee to -keep the Sabbath day.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Matt.</span> <small>XXIV</small>, 20. But pray ye -that your flight be not in the Winter, -neither on the Sabbath day.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Isaiah</span> <small>LVIII</small>, 13. If thou turn -away thy foot from the Sabbath, -from doing thy pleasure on my -holy day; and call the Sabbath a -delight, the holy of the Lord, -honorable; and shalt honor him, -not doing thine own ways, nor -finding thine own pleasure, nor -speaking thine own words:</p> - -<p>14. Then shalt thou delight -thyself in the Lord; and I will -cause thee to ride upon the high -places of the earth, and feed thee -with the heritage of Jacob thy -father: for the mouth of the Lord -hath spoken it.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Jer.</span> <small>XVII</small>, 24. And it shall come -to pass, if ye diligently hearken -unto me, saith the Lord, to bring -in no burden through the gates -of this city on the Sabbath day, -but hallow the Sabbath day, to do -no work therein;</p> - -<p>25. Then shall there enter into -the gates of this city kings and -princes sitting upon the throne of -David, riding in chariots and on -horses, they, and their princes, -the men of Judah, and the inhabitants -of Jerusalem: and this -city shall remain forever.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Jer.</span> <small>XVII</small>, 27. But if ye will not -hearken unto me to hallow the -Sabbath day, and not to bear a -burden, even entering in at the -gates of Jerusalem on the Sabbath -day; then will I kindle a fire in -the gates thereof, and it shall devour -the palaces of Jerusalem, -and it shall not be quenched.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Isaiah</span> <small>LVI</small>, 2. Blessed is the -man that doeth this, and the son -of man that layeth hold on it; -that keepeth the Sabbath from -polluting it, and keepeth his -hand from doing any evil.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Isaiah</span> <small>LVI</small>, 4. For thus saith -the Lord unto the eunuchs that -keep my Sabbaths, and choose -the things that please me, and -take hold of my covenant;</p> - -<p>5. Even unto them will I give -in mine house and within my -walls a place and a name better -than of sons and of daughters; I -will give them an everlasting -name, that shall not be cut off.</p> - -<p>6. Also the sons of the stranger, -that join themselves to the Lord, -to serve him, and to love the -name of the Lord, to be his servants, -every one that keepeth the -Sabbath from polluting it, and -taketh hold of my covenant;</p> - -<p>7. Even them will I bring to -my holy mountain, and make -them joyful in my house of -prayer: their burnt-offerings and -their sacrifices shall be accepted -upon mine altar; for mine house -shall be called a house of prayer -for all people.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Neh.</span> <small>X</small>, 31. And if the people -of the land bring ware or any -victuals on the Sabbath day to -sell, that we would not buy it of -them on the Sabbath, or on the -holy day: and that we would -leave the seventh year, and the -exaction of every debt.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Neh.</span> <small>XIII</small>, 15. In those days saw -I in Judah some treading winepresses -on the Sabbath, and -bringing in sheaves, and lading -asses; as also wine, grapes, and -figs, and all manner of burdens, -which they brought into Jerusalem -on the Sabbath day: and I -testified against them in the day -wherein they sold victuals.</p> - -<p>16. There dwelt men of Tyre -also therein, which brought fish, -and all manner of ware, and sold -on the Sabbath unto the children -of Judah, and in Jerusalem.</p> - -<p>17. Then I contended with the -nobles of Judah, and said unto -them, What evil thing is this that -ye do, and profane the Sabbath -day?</p> - -<p>18. Did not your fathers thus, -and did not our God bring all this -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_181" id="Page_181">{181}</a></span> -evil upon us, and upon this city? -yet ye bring more wrath upon Israel -by profaning the Sabbath.</p> - -<p>19. And it came to pass, that -when the gates of Jerusalem began -to be dark before the Sabbath, -I commanded that the gates -should be shut, and charged that -they should not be opened till -after the Sabbath: and some of -my servants set I at the gates, -that there should no burden be -brought in on the Sabbath day.</p> - -<p>20. So the merchants and sellers -of all kind of ware lodged -without Jerusalem once or twice.</p> - -<p>21. Then I testified against -them, and said unto them, Why -lodge ye about the wall? if ye do -so again, I will lay hands on you. -From that time forth came they -no more on the Sabbath.</p> - -<h4 class="smcap">2. The Sabbath a Day for Religious Worship.</h4> - -<p><span class="smcap">Ezek.</span> <small>XLVI</small>, 3. Likewise the -people of the land shall worship -at the door of this gate before the -Lord in the Sabbaths and in the -new moons.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Lev.</span> <small>XIX</small>, 30. Ye shall keep my -Sabbaths, and reverence my sanctuary: -I am the Lord.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Mark</span> <small>VI</small>, 2. And when the Sabbath -day was come, he began to -teach in the synagogue: and -many hearing him were astonished, -saying, From whence hath -this man these things? and what -wisdom is this which is given -unto him, that even such mighty -works are wrought by his -hands?</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Luke</span> <small>IV</small>, 16. And he came to -Nazareth, where he had been -brought up: and, as his custom -was, he went into the synagogue -on the Sabbath day, and stood up -for to read.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Luke</span> <small>IV</small>, 31. And came down -to Capernaum, a city of Galilee, -and taught them on the Sabbath -days.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Luke</span> <small>XIII</small>, 10. And he was -teaching in one of the synagogues -on the Sabbath.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>XIII</small>, 14. But when they -departed from Perga, they came -to Antioch in Pisidia, and went -into the synagogue on the Sabbath -day, and sat down.</p> - -<p>15. And after the reading of the -law and the prophets, the rulers -of the synagogue sent unto them, -saying, Ye men and brethren, if -ye have any word of exhortation -for the people, say on.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>XIII</small>, 27. For they that -dwell at Jerusalem, and their -rulers, because they know him -not, nor yet the voices of the -prophets which are read every -Sabbath day, they have fulfilled -them in condemning him.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>XIII</small>, 42. And when the -Jews were gone out of the synagogue, -the Gentiles besought that -these words might be preached to -them the next Sabbath.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>XIII</small>, 44. And the next -Sabbath day came almost the -whole city together to hear the -Word of God.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>XV</small>, 21. For Moses of old -time hath in every city them -that preach him, being read in -the synagogues every Sabbath -day.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>XVII</small>, 2. And Paul, as his -manner was, went in unto them, -and three Sabbath days reasoned -with them out of the Scriptures,</p> - -<p>3. Opening and alleging, that -Christ must needs have suffered, -and risen again from the dead; -and that this Jesus, whom I -preach unto you, is Christ.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>XVIII</small>, 4. And he reasoned -in the synagogue every Sabbath, -and persuaded the Jews and the -Greeks.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Numb.</span> <small>XXVIII</small>, 9. And on the -Sabbath day two lambs of the -first year, without spot, and two -tenth deals of flour for a meat -offering, mingled with oil, and -the drink offering thereof:</p> - -<p>10. This is the burnt offering -of every Sabbath, beside the continual -burnt offering, and his -drink offering.</p> - -<div class="pagenum"><a name="Page_182" id="Page_182">{182}</a></div> - -<h4 class="smcap">3. Works of Mercy and Humanity -may be Done on the Sabbath Day.</h4> - -<p><span class="smcap">Matt.</span> <small>XII</small>, 1. At that time Jesus -went on the Sabbath day -through the corn; and his disciples -were a hungered, and began -to pluck the ears of corn, and -to eat.</p> - -<p>2. But when the Pharisees saw -it, they said unto him, Behold, -thy disciples do that which is not -lawful to do upon the Sabbath -day.</p> - -<p>3. But he said unto them, Have -ye not read what David did, when -he was a hungered, and they that -were with him;</p> - -<p>4. How he entered into the -house of God, and did eat the -shewbread, which was not lawful -for him to eat, neither for them -which were with him, but only -for the priests?</p> - -<p>5. Or have ye not read in the -law, how that on the Sabbath -days the priests in the temple -profane the Sabbath, and are -blameless?</p> - -<p>6. But I say unto you, That in -this place is one greater than the -temple.</p> - -<p>7. But if ye had known what -this meaneth, I will have mercy, -and not sacrifice, ye would not -have condemned the guiltless.</p> - -<p>8. For the Son of man is Lord -even of the Sabbath day.</p> - -<p>9. And when he was departed -thence, he went into their synagogue:</p> - -<p>10. And, behold, there was a -man which had his hand withered. -And they asked him, saying, -Is it lawful to heal on the -Sabbath days? that they might -accuse him.</p> - -<p>11. And he said unto them, -What man shall there be among -you, that shall have one sheep, -and if it fall into a pit on the -Sabbath day, will he not lay hold -on it, and lift it out?</p> - -<p>12. How much then is a man -better than a sheep? Wherefore -it is lawful to do well on the Sabbath -days.</p> - -<p>13. Then saith he to the man, -Stretch forth thine hand. And -he stretched it forth; and it was -restored whole, like as the other.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Mark</span> <small>II</small>, 23. And it came to -pass, that he went through the -corn fields on the Sabbath day; -and his disciples began, as they -went, to pluck the ears of corn.</p> - -<p>24. And the Pharisees said unto -him, Behold, why do they on the -Sabbath day that which is not -lawful?</p> - -<p>25. And he said unto them, -Have ye never read what David -did, when he had need, and was -a hungered, he, and they that -were with him?</p> - -<p>26. How he went into the house -of God in the days of Abiathar -the high priest, and did eat the -shewbread, which is not lawful -to eat but for the priests, and -gave also to them which were -with him?</p> - -<p>27. And he said unto them, -The Sabbath was made for man, -and not man for the Sabbath.</p> - -<p>28. Therefore the Son of man is -Lord also of the Sabbath.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Mark</span> <small>III</small>, 1. And he entered -again into the synagogue; and -there was a man there which had -a withered hand.</p> - -<p>2. And they watched him, -whether he would heal him on -the Sabbath day; that they might -accuse him.</p> - -<p>3. And he saith unto the man -which had the withered hand, -Stand forth.</p> - -<p>4. And he saith unto them, Is -it lawful to do good on the Sabbath -days, or to do evil? to save -life, or to kill? But they held -their peace.</p> - -<p>5. And when he had looked -round about on them with anger, -being grieved for the hardness of -their hearts, he saith unto the -man, Stretch forth thine hand. -And he stretched it out: and his -hand was restored whole as the -other.</p> - -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_183" id="Page_183">{183}</a></span> -<span class="smcap">Luke</span> <small>VI</small>, 1. And it came to pass -on the second Sabbath after the -first, that he went through the -corn fields; and his disciples -plucked the ears of corn, and -did eat, rubbing them in their -hands.</p> - -<p>2. And certain of the Pharisees -said unto them, Why do ye that -which is not lawful to do on the -Sabbath days?</p> - -<p>3. And Jesus answering them, -said, Have ye not read so much -as this, what David did, when -himself was a hungered, and -they which were with him;</p> - -<p>4. How he went into the house -of God, and did take and eat the -shewbread, and gave also to them -that were with him; which it is -not lawful to eat but for the -priests alone?</p> - -<p>5. And he said unto them, That -the Son of man is Lord also of the -Sabbath.</p> - -<p>6. And it came to pass also on -another Sabbath, that he entered -into the synagogue and taught: -and there was a man whose right -hand was withered.</p> - -<p>7. And the scribes and Pharisees -watched him, whether he -would heal on the Sabbath day; -that they might find an accusation -against him.</p> - -<p>8. But he knew their thoughts, -and said to the man which had -the withered hand, Rise up, and -stand forth in the midst. And he -arose and stood forth.</p> - -<p>9. Then said Jesus unto them, -I will ask you one thing; Is it -lawful on the Sabbath days to do -good, or to do evil? to save life, -or to destroy it?</p> - -<p>10. And looking round about -upon them all, he said unto the -man, Stretch forth thy hand. And -he did so: and his hand was restored -whole as the other.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Luke</span> <small>XIII</small>, 10. And he was -teaching in one of the synagogues -on the Sabbath.</p> - -<p>11. And, behold, there was a -woman which had a spirit of infirmity -eighteen years, and was -bowed together, and could in no -wise lift up herself.</p> - -<p>12. And when Jesus saw her, -he called her to him, and said -unto her, Woman, thou art loosed -from thine infirmity.</p> - -<p>13. And he laid his hands on -her: and immediately she was -made straight, and glorified God.</p> - -<p>14. And the ruler of the synagogue -answered with indignation, -because that Jesus had healed on -the Sabbath day, and said unto -the people, There are six days in -which men ought to work: in -them therefore come and be -healed, and not on the Sabbath -day.</p> - -<p>15. The Lord then answered -him, and said, Thou hypocrite, -doth not each one of you on the -Sabbath loose his ox or his ass -from the stall, and lead him away -to watering?</p> - -<p>16. And ought not this woman, -being a daughter of Abraham, -whom Satan hath bound, lo, these -eighteen years, be loosed from -this bond on the Sabbath day?</p> - -<p>17. And when he had said these -things, all his adversaries were -ashamed: and all the people rejoiced -for all the glorious things -that were done by him.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">John</span> <small>V</small>, 8. Jesus saith unto -him, Rise, take up thy bed, and -walk.</p> - -<p>9. And immediately the man -was made whole, and took up his -bed, and walked: and on the -same day was the Sabbath.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">John</span> <small>IX</small>, 13. They brought to -the Pharisees him that aforetime -was blind.</p> - -<p>14. And it was the Sabbath day -when Jesus made the clay, and -opened his eyes.</p> - -<h4 class="smcap">4. The First Day of the Week -is the Christian Sabbath.</h4> - -<p><span class="smcap">Luke</span> <small>XXIV</small>, 1. Now upon the -first day of the week, very early -in the morning, they came unto -the sepulcher, bringing the spices -which they had prepared, and -certain others with them.</p> - -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_184" id="Page_184">{184}</a></span> -2. And they found the stone -rolled away from the sepulcher.</p> - -<p>3. And they entered in, and -found not the body of the Lord -Jesus.</p> - -<p>4. And it came to pass, as they -were much perplexed thereabout, -behold, two men stood by them -in shining garments:</p> - -<p>5. And as they were afraid, and -bowed down their faces to the -earth, they said unto them, Why -seek ye the living among the -dead?</p> - -<p>6. He is not here, but is risen: -remember how he spake unto you -when he was yet in Galilee.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">John</span> <small>XX</small>, 19. Then the same -day at evening, being the first -day of the week, when the doors -were shut where the disciples -were assembled for fear of the -Jews, came Jesus and stood in -the midst, and saith unto them, -Peace be unto you.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>XX</small>, 7. And upon the first -day of the week, when the disciples -came together to break -bread, Paul preached unto them, -ready to depart on the morrow; -and continued his speech until -midnight.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rev.</span> <small>I</small>, 9. I John, who also am -your brother, and companion in -tribulation, and in the kingdom -and patience of Jesus Christ, was -in the isle that is called Patmos, -for the Word of God, and for the -testimony of Jesus Christ.</p> - -<p>10. I was in the Spirit on -the Lord's day, and heard behind -me a great voice, as of a -trumpet,</p> - -<p>11. Saying, I am Alpha and -Omega, the first and the last: -and, What thou seest, write in a -book, and send it unto the seven -churches which are in Asia; unto -Ephesus, and unto Smyrna, and -unto Pergamos, and unto Thyatira, -and unto Sardis, and unto -Philadelphia, and unto Laodicea.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Cor.</span> <small>XVI</small>, 2. Upon the first -day of the week let every one of -you lay by him in store, as God -hath prospered him, that there -be no gatherings when I come.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Mark</span> <small>XVI</small>, 9. Now when Jesus -was risen early the first day of -the week, he appeared first to -Mary Magdalene, out of whom -he had cast seven devils.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Matt.</span> <small>XXVIII</small>, 1. In the end of -the Sabbath, as it began to dawn -toward the first day of the week, -came Mary Magdalene and the -other Mary to see the sepulcher.</p> - -<p>2. And, behold, there was a -great earthquake: for the angel -of the Lord descended from -heaven, and came and rolled -back the stone from the door, -and sat upon it.</p> - -<p>3. His countenance was like -lightning, and his raiment white -as snow;</p> - -<p>4. And for fear of him the -keepers did shake, and became -as dead men.</p> - -<p>5. And the angel answered and -said unto the women, Fear not -ye: for I know that ye seek -Jesus, which was crucified.</p> - -<p>6. He is not here: for he is -risen, as he said. Come, see the -place where the Lord lay.</p> - -<p>7. And go quickly, and tell his -disciples that he is risen from the -dead; and, behold, he goeth before -you into Galilee; there shall -ye see him: lo, I have told you.</p> - -<p>8. And they departed quickly -from the sepulcher with fear and -great joy; and did run to bring -his disciples word.</p> - -<p>9. And as they went to tell his -disciples, behold, Jesus met them, -saying, All hail. And they came -and held him by the feet, and -worshiped him.</p> - -<hr /> - -<div class="pagenum"><a name="Page_185" id="Page_185">{185}</a></div> - -<h3>CHAPTER V.<br /> -<small>THE FIFTH COMMANDMENT.</small></h3> - -<p class="command-2"><span class="smcap">Exodus</span> <small>XX</small>, 12: <i>Honor thy father and thy mother: that thy days may -be long upon the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee.</i></p> - -<p><span class="smcap">This</span> is the first command in the second table of -the law. As the first table enjoined those duties which -we owe directly to God, so the second table enjoins -those duties which we owe to our fellow-men. As our -parents are related to us next under God, the duties -which we owe to them are appropriately placed first.</p> - -<h4>1. <i>This Command Requires</i> <span class="smcap">Reverence<br /> - and Obedience on the Part of Children</span>.</h4> - -<p><span class="smcap">Ex.</span> <small>XXI</small>, 17. And he that curseth -his father, or his mother, -shall surely be put to death.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Prov.</span> <small>XX</small>, 20. Whoso curseth -his father or his mother, his -lamp shall be put out in obscure -darkness.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Prov.</span> <small>XXX</small>, 17. The eye that -mocketh at his father, and despiseth -to obey his mother, the -ravens of the valley shall pick it -out, and the young eagles shall -eat it.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Col.</span> <small>III</small>, 20. Children, obey your -parents in all things: for this is -well pleasing unto the Lord.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Gen.</span> <small>XLVIII</small>, 9. And Joseph said -unto his father, They are my sons, -whom God hath given me in this -place. And he said, Bring them, -I pray thee, unto me, and I will -bless them.</p> - -<p>10. Now the eyes of Israel were -dim for age, so that he could not -see. And he brought them near -unto him; and he kissed them, -and embraced them.</p> - -<p>11. And Israel said unto Joseph, -I had not thought to see thy face: -and, lo, God hath shewed me also -thy seed.</p> - -<p>12. And Joseph brought them -out from between his knees, and -he bowed himself with his face -to the earth.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Lev.</span> <small>XIX</small>, 3. Ye shall fear every -man his mother, and his father, -and keep my Sabbaths; I am the -Lord your God.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Prov.</span> <small>I</small>, 8. My son, hear the instruction -of thy father, and forsake -not the law of thy mother:</p> - -<p>9. For they shall be an ornament -of grace unto thy head, and -chains about thy neck.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Prov.</span> <small>VI</small>, 20. My son, keep thy -father's commandment, and forsake -not the law of thy mother:</p> - -<p>21. Bind them continually upon -thine heart, and tie them about -thy neck.</p> - -<p>22. When thou goest, it shall -lead thee; when thou sleepest, it -shall keep thee; and when thou -awakest, it shall talk with thee.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Prov.</span> <small>XIII</small>, 1. A wise son heareth -his father's instruction: but -a scorner heareth not rebuke.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Prov.</span> <small>XXIII</small>, 22. Hearken unto -thy father that begat thee, and -despise not thy mother when she -is old.</p> - -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_186" id="Page_186">{186}</a></span> -<span class="smcap">Matt.</span> <small>XV</small>, 4. For God commanded, -saying, Honor thy father -and mother: and, He that -curseth father or mother, let him -die the death.</p> - -<p>5. But ye say, Whosoever shall -say to his father or his mother, -It is a gift, by whatsoever thou -mightest be profited by me;</p> - -<p>6. And honor not his father -or his mother, he shall be free. -Thus have ye made the commandment -of God of none effect -by your tradition.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Eph.</span> <small>VI</small>, 1. Children, obey your -parents in the Lord: for this is -right.</p> - -<p>2. Honor thy father and mother; -which is the first commandment -with promise;</p> - -<p>3. That it may be well with -thee, and thou mayest live long -on the earth.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Luke</span> <small>II</small>, 51. And he went down -with them, and came to Nazareth, -and was subject unto them: but -his mother kept all these sayings -in her heart.</p> - -<p>52. And Jesus increased in wisdom -and stature, and in favor with -God and man.</p> - -<h4>2. <i>It Requires</i> <span class="smcap">Reverence to the Aged,<br /> - whether they are Our Parents or not</span>.</h4> - -<p><span class="smcap">Lev.</span> <small>XIX</small>, 32. Thou shalt rise -up before the hoary head, and -honor the face of the old man, -and fear thy God: I am the Lord.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Tim.</span> <small>V</small>, 1. Rebuke not an elder, -but entreat him as a father; and -the younger men as brethren;</p> - -<p>2. The elder women as mothers; -the younger as sisters, with -all purity.</p> - -<p>3. Honor widows that are widows -indeed.</p> - -<p>4. But if any widow have children -or nephews, let them learn -first to shew piety at home, and -to requite their parents: for that -is good and acceptable before -God.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Peter V</span>, 5. Likewise, ye -younger, submit yourselves unto -the elder. Yea, all of you be -subject one to another, and be -clothed with humility: for God -resisteth the proud, and giveth -grace to the humble.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Ex.</span> <small>XXII</small>, 28. Thou shalt not -revile the gods, nor curse the -ruler of thy people.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>XXIII</small>, 4. And they that -stood by said, Revilest thou God's -high priest?</p> - -<p>5. Then said Paul, I wist not, -brethren, that he was the high -priest: for it is written, Thou -shalt not speak evil of the ruler -of thy people.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Peter</span> <small>II</small>, 10. But chiefly them -that walk after the flesh in the -lust of uncleanness, and despise -government. Presumptuous are -they, self-willed, they are not -afraid to speak evil of dignities.</p> - -<p>11. Whereas angels, which are -greater in power and might, -bring not railing accusation -against them before the Lord.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Jude</span>, 8. Likewise also these -filthy dreamers defile the flesh, -despise dominion, and speak evil -of dignities.</p> - -<p>9. Yet Michael the archangel, -when contending with the devil -he disputed about the body of -Moses, durst not bring against -him a railing accusation, but -said, The Lord rebuke thee.</p> - -<h4 class="smcap">3. God's Judgments Against Disobedient Children.</h4> - -<p><span class="smcap">Ex.</span> <small>XXI</small>, 15. And he that smiteth -his father, or his mother, -shall be surely put to death.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Ex.</span> <small>XXI</small>, 17. And he that curseth -his father, or his mother, -shall surely be put to death.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Deut.</span> <small>XXI</small>, 18. If a man have a -stubborn and rebellious son, which -will not obey the voice of his father, -or the voice of his mother, -and that, when they have chastened -him, will not hearken unto -them:</p> - -<p>19. Then shall his father and -his mother lay hold on him, and -bring him out unto the elders of -his city, and unto the gate of his -place;</p> - -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_187" id="Page_187">{187}</a></span> -20. And they shall say unto the -elders of his city, This our son is -stubborn and rebellious, he will -not obey our voice; he is a glutton, -and a drunkard.</p> - -<p>21. And all the men of his city -shall stone him with stones, that -he die: so shalt thou put evil -away from among you; and all -Israel shall hear, and fear.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Deut.</span> <small>XXVII</small>, 16. Cursed be he -that setteth light by his father or -his mother: and all the people -shall say, Amen.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Prov.</span> <small>XX</small>, 20. Whoso curseth -his father or his mother, his lamp -shall be put out in obscure darkness.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Prov.</span> <small>XXX</small>, 17. The eye that -mocketh at his father, and despiseth -to obey his mother, the ravens -of the valley shall pick it -out, and the young eagles shall -eat it.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Gen.</span> <small>XVIII</small>, 19. For I know him, -that he will command his children, -and his household after -him, and they shall keep the way -of the Lord, to do justice and -judgment; that the Lord may -bring upon Abraham that which -he hath spoken of him.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Deut.</span> <small>IV</small>, 9. Only take heed to -thyself, and keep thy soul diligently, -lest thou forget the things -which thine eyes have seen, and -lest they depart from thy heart -all the days of thy life: but teach -them thy sons, and thy sons' sons;</p> - -<p>10. Specially the day that thou -stoodest before the Lord thy God -in Horeb, when the Lord said -unto me, Gather me the people -together, and I will make them -hear my words, that they may -learn to fear me all the days that -they shall live upon the earth, -and that they may teach their -children.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Prov.</span> <small>IV</small>, 3. For I was my father's -son, tender and only beloved -in the sight of my mother.</p> - -<p>4. He taught me also, and said -unto me, Let thine heart retain -my words: keep my commandments, -and live.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Tim.</span> <small>III</small>, 14. But continue thou -in the things which thou hast -learned and hast been assured of, -knowing of whom thou hast -learned them;</p> - -<p>15. And that from a child thou -hast known the holy Scriptures, -which are able to make thee wise -unto salvation through faith -which is in Christ Jesus.</p> - -<h4>4. <i>It Requires</i> <span class="smcap">Reverence and Submission<br /> -to Magistrates and Civil Rulers</span>.</h4> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Pet.</span> <small>II</small>, 17. Honor all men. -Love the brotherhood. Fear God. -Honor the king.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Pet.</span> <small>II</small>, 10. But chiefly them -that walk after the flesh in the -lust of uncleanness, and despise -government. Presumptuous are -they, self-willed, they are not -afraid to speak evil of dignities.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Matt.</span> <small>XXII</small>, 21. They say unto -him, Cesar's. Then saith he unto -them, Render therefore unto Cesar -the things which are Cesar's; -and unto God the things that are -God's.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>XIII</small>, 1. Let every soul be -subject unto the higher powers. -For there is no power but of God: -the powers that be are ordained -of God.</p> - -<p>2. Whosoever therefore resisteth -the power, resisteth the ordinance -of God: and they that -resist shall receive to themselves -damnation.</p> - -<p>3. For rulers are not a terror to -good works, but to the evil. Wilt -thou then not be afraid of the -power? do that which is good, -and thou shalt have praise of the -same:</p> - -<p>4. For he is the minister of God -to thee for good. But if thou do -that which is evil, be afraid; for -he beareth not the sword in vain: -for he is the minister of God, a -revenger to execute wrath upon -him that doeth evil.</p> - -<p>5. Wherefore ye must needs be -subject, not only for wrath, but -also for conscience' sake.</p> - -<p>6. For, for this cause pay ye -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_188" id="Page_188">{188}</a></span> -tribute also: for they are God's -ministers, attending continually -upon this very thing.</p> - -<p>7. Render therefore to all their -dues: tribute to whom tribute is -due; custom to whom custom; -fear to whom fear; honor to whom -honor.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Pet.</span> <small>II</small>, 13. Submit yourselves -to every ordinance of man for -the Lord's sake: whether it be to -the king, as supreme;</p> - -<p>14. Or unto governors, as unto -them that are sent by him for the -punishment of evil doers, and for -the praise of them that do well.</p> - -<p>15. For so is the will of God, -that with well-doing ye may put -to silence the ignorance of foolish -men.</p> - -<hr /> - - -<h3>CHAPTER VI.<br /> -<small>THE SIXTH COMMANDMENT.</small></h3> - -<p class="command-1"><span class="smcap">Exodus</span> <small>XX</small>, 13: <i>Thou shalt not kill.</i></p> - -<p><span class="smcap">This</span> command not only prohibits murder, but also -prohibits all those passions and tempers which would -lead to murder; such as, hatred, anger, etc. It does -not prohibit the killing of animals for food; since God -has granted man the use of animal food. It does not -prohibit the killing of a fellow-being if necessary to -self-defense. The law only requires us to love our -neighbor as ourself; but to suffer ourselves to be killed -rather than to take the life of an enemy, by whom we -are assaulted, would be to love him better than -ourselves. It does not prohibit the taking of life by -civil authority; for the civil officer is "<i>a minister of -God; an avenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth -evil.</i>"</p> - -<h4 class="smcap">1. Murder is Prohibited.</h4> - -<p><span class="smcap">Ex.</span> <small>XX</small>, 13. Thou shalt not -kill.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Matt.</span> <small>XIX</small>, 18. He saith unto -him, Which? Jesus said, Thou -shalt do no murder, Thou shalt -not commit adultery, Thou shalt -not steal, Thou shalt not bear -false witness.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Tim.</span> I, 9. Knowing this, that -the law is not made for a righteous -man, but for the lawless and -disobedient; for the ungodly and -for sinners, for unholy and profane, -for murderers of fathers and -murderers of mothers, for manslayers.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Gen.</span> <small>IX</small>, 6. Whoso sheddeth -man's blood, by man shall his -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_189" id="Page_189">{189}</a></span> -blood be shed: for in the image -of God made he man.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Ex.</span> <small>XXI</small>, 12. He that smiteth a -man, so that he die, shall be -surely put to death.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Num.</span> <small>XXXV</small>, 16. And if he smite -him with an instrument of iron, -so that he die, he is a murderer: -the murderer shall surely be put -to death.</p> - -<p>17. And if he smite him with -throwing a stone, wherewith he -may die, and he die, he is a murderer: -the murderer shall surely -be put to death.</p> - -<p>18. Or if he smite him with a -hand weapon of wood, wherewith -he may die, and he die, he is a -murderer: the murderer shall -surely be put to death.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Num.</span> <small>XXXV</small>, 21. Or in enmity -smite him with his hand, that he -die: he that smote him shall -surely be put to death; for he is -a murderer: the revenger of -blood shall slay the murderer, -when he meeteth him.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Num.</span> <small>XXXV</small>, 30. Whoso killeth -any person, the murderer shall -be put to death by the mouth of -witnesses: but one witness shall -not testify against any person to -cause him to die.</p> - -<p>31. Moreover ye shall take no -satisfaction for the life of a murderer, -which is guilty of death: -but he shall be surely put to -death.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Ex.</span> <small>XXI</small>, 13. And if a man lie -not in wait, but God deliver him -into his hand; then I will appoint -thee a place whither he -shall flee.</p> - -<p>14. But if a man come presumptuously -upon his neighbor, -to slay him with guile; thou shalt -take him from mine altar, that he -may die.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Num.</span> <small>XXXV</small>, 33. So ye shall not -pollute the land wherein ye are: -for blood it defileth the land: and -the land can not be cleansed of -the blood that is shed therein, but -by the blood of him that shed it.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Deut.</span> <small>XIX</small>, 11. But if any man -hate his neighbor, and lie in wait -for him, and rise up against him, -and smite him mortally that he -die, and fleeth into one of these -cities;</p> - -<p>12. Then the elders of his city -shall send and fetch him thence, -and deliver him into the hand of -the avenger of blood, that he may -die.</p> - -<p>13. Thine eye shall not pity -him, but thou shalt put away the -guilt of innocent blood from Israel, -that it may go well with -thee.</p> - -<h4 class="smcap">2. Threatenings Against Murderers.</h4> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>V</small>, 6. Thou shalt destroy -them that speak leasing: the -Lord will abhor the bloody and -deceitful man.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>LV</small>, 23. But thou, O God, -shalt bring them down into the -pit of destruction: bloody and -deceitful men shall not live out -half their days; but I will trust -in thee.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Prov.</span> <small>VI</small>, 17. A proud look, a -lying tongue, and hands that -shed innocent blood.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Prov.</span> <small>XXVIII</small>, 17. A man that -doeth violence to the blood of -any person shall flee to the pit; -let no man stay him.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Jer.</span> <small>II</small>, 34. Also in thy skirts is -found the blood of the souls of the -poor innocents: I have not found -it by secret search, but upon all -these.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Jer.</span> <small>XIX</small>, 3. And say, hear ye -the Word of the Lord, O kings of -Judah, and inhabitants of Jerusalem; -Thus saith the Lord of -hosts, the God of Israel; Behold, -I will bring evil upon this place, -the which whosoever heareth, his -ears shall tingle.</p> - -<p>4. Because they have forsaken -me, and have estranged this -place, and have burned incense -in it unto other gods, whom neither -they nor their fathers have -known, nor the kings of Judah, -and have filled this place with -the blood of innocents.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Ezek.</span> <small>XXXV</small>, 6. Therefore, as I -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_190" id="Page_190">{190}</a></span> -live, saith the Lord God, I will -prepare thee unto blood, and -blood shall pursue thee: since -thou hast not hated blood, even -blood shall pursue thee.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">John</span> <small>VIII</small>, 44. Ye are of your -father the devil, and the lusts of -your father ye will do: he was a -murderer from the beginning, and -abode not in the truth, because -there is no truth in him. When -he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of -his own: for he is a liar, and the -father of it.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 John</span> <small>III</small>, 15. Whosoever hateth -his brother is a murderer: -and ye know that no murderer -hath eternal life abiding in him.</p> - -<h4 class="smcap">3. Cases wherein Killing a Man<br /> -is not to be Punished with Death.</h4> - -<p><span class="smcap">Ex.</span> <small>XXII</small>, 2. If a thief be found -breaking up, and be smitten that -he die, there shall no blood be -shed for him.</p> - -<p>3. If the sun be risen upon -him, there shall be blood shed -for him; for he should make full -restitution: if he have nothing, -then he shall be sold for his -theft.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Deut.</span> <small>XIX</small>, 4. And this is the -case of the slayer, which shall -flee thither, that he may live: -Whoso killeth his neighbor ignorantly, -whom he hated not in -time past;</p> - -<p>5. As when a man goeth into -the wood with his neighbor to -hew wood, and his hand fetcheth -a stroke with the ax to cut down -the tree, and the head slippeth -from the helve, and lighteth upon -his neighbor, that he die; he shall -flee unto one of those cities, and -live:</p> - -<p>6. Lest the avenger of the blood -pursue the slayer, while his heart -is hot, and overtake him, because -the way is long, and slay him; -whereas he was not worthy of -death, inasmuch as he hated him -not in time past.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Num.</span> <small>XXXV</small>, 15. These six cities -shall be a refuge, both for the -children of Israel, and for the -stranger, and for the sojourner -among them; that every one that -killeth any person unawares may -flee thither.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Num.</span> <small>XXXV</small>, 22. But if he thrust -him suddenly without enmity, or -have cast upon him any thing -without laying of wait,</p> - -<p>23. Or with any stone, wherewith -a man may die, seeing him -not, and cast it upon him, that -he die, and was not his enemy, -neither sought his harm:</p> - -<p>24. Then the congregation shall -judge between the slayer and the -revenger of blood according to -these judgments:</p> - -<p>25. And the congregation shall -deliver the slayer out of the hand -of the revenger of blood, and the -congregation shall restore him to -the city of his refuge, whether -he was fled: and he shall abide -in it unto the death of the high -priest, which was anointed with -the holy oil.</p> - -<h4 class="smcap">4. Human Life Authorized to be taken<br /> -by the Civil Government.</h4> - -<p><span class="smcap">Deut.</span> <small>XVII</small>, 12. And the man -that will do presumptuously, and -will not hearken unto the priest -that standeth to minister there -before the Lord thy God, or unto -the judge, even that man shall -die: and thou shalt put away the -evil from Israel.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Joshua</span> <small>I</small>, 18. Whosoever he be -that doth rebel against thy commandment, -and will not hearken -unto thy words in all that thou -commandest him, he shall be put -to death: only be strong and of a -good courage.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Ezra</span> <small>VII</small>, 26. And whosoever -will not do the law of thy God, -and the law of the king, let judgment -be executed speedily upon -him, whether it be unto death, or -to banishment, or to confiscation -of goods, or to imprisonment.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>XIII</small>, 1. Let every soul be -subject unto the higher powers. -For there is no power but of God; -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_191" id="Page_191">{191}</a></span> -the powers that be are ordained -of God.</p> - -<p>2. Whosoever therefore resisteth -the power, resisteth the ordinance -of God: and they that -resist shall receive to themselves -damnation.</p> - -<p>3. For rulers are not a terror to -good works, but to the evil. Wilt -thou then not be afraid of the -power? do that which is good, -and thou shalt have the praise -of the same:</p> - -<p>4. For he is the minister of God -to thee for good. But if thou do -that which is evil, be afraid; for -he heareth not the sword in vain: -for he is the minister of God, a -revenger to execute wrath upon -him that doeth evil.</p> - -<p>5. Wherefore ye must needs be -subject, not only for wrath, but -also for conscience' sake.</p> - -<p>6. For, for this cause pay ye -tribute also: for they are God's -ministers, attending continually -upon this very thing.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Peter II</span>, 13. Submit yourselves -to every ordinance of man -for the Lord's sake: whether it -be to the king, as supreme;</p> - -<p>14. Or unto governors, as unto -them that are sent by him for the -punishment of evildoers, and for -the praise of them that do well.</p> - -<h4 class="smcap">5. Hatred Forbidden.</h4> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 John II</span>, 9. He that saith he -is in the light, and hateth his -brother, is in darkness even until -now.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 John II</span>, 11. But he that hateth -his brother is in darkness, and -walketh in darkness, and knoweth -not whither he goeth, because -that darkness hath blinded his -eyes.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 John</span> <small>III</small>, 13. Marvel not, my -brethren, if the world hate you.</p> - -<p>14. We know that we have -passed from death unto life, because -we love the brethren. He -that loveth not his brother abideth -in death.</p> - -<p>15. Whosoever hateth his brother -is a murderer: and ye know that -no murderer hath eternal life -abiding in him.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 John</span> <small>IV</small>, 20. If a man say, I -love God, and hateth his brother, -he is a liar: for he that loveth -not his brother whom he hath -seen, how can he love God whom -he hath not seen?</p> - -<h4 class="smcap">6. Malice Forbidden.</h4> - -<p><span class="smcap">Eph.</span> <small>IV</small>, 31. Let all bitterness, -and wrath, and anger, and clamor, -and evil speaking, be put away -from you, with all malice.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Col.</span> <small>III</small>, 8. But now ye also put -off all these; anger, wrath, malice, -blasphemy, filthy communication -out of your mouth.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Peter</span> <small>II</small>, 1. Wherefore laying -aside all malice, and all guile, -and hypocrisies, and envies, and -all evil speakings.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Titus</span> <small>III</small>, 3. For we ourselves -also were sometime foolish, disobedient, -deceived, serving divers -lusts and pleasures, living in -malice and envy, hateful, and -hating one another.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">3 John</span>, 9. I wrote unto the -church: but Diotrephes, who -loveth to have the pre-eminence -among them, receiveth us not.</p> - -<p>10. Wherefore, if I come, I will -remember his deeds which he doeth, -prating against us with malicious -words: and not content -therewith, neither doth he himself -receive the brethren, and -forbiddeth them that would, and -casteth them out of the church.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">James</span> <small>III</small>, 14. But if ye have -bitter envying and strife in your -hearts, glory not, and lie not -against the truth.</p> - -<p>15. This wisdom descendeth -not from above, but is earthly, -sensual, devilish.</p> - -<p>16. For where envying and -strife is, there is confusion and -every evil work.</p> - -<h4 class="smcap">7. Anger Forbidden.</h4> - -<p><span class="smcap">Eccl.</span> <small>VII</small>, 9. Be not hasty in -thy spirit to be angry: for anger -resteth in the bosom of fools.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Prov.</span> <small>XIV</small>, 17. He that is soon -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_192" id="Page_192">{192}</a></span> -angry dealeth foolishly: and a -man of wicked devices is hated.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Prov.</span> <small>XVI</small>, 32. He that is slow to -anger is better than the mighty; -and he that ruleth his spirit than -he that taketh a city.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Prov.</span> <small>XXIX</small>, 22. An angry man -stirreth up strife, and a furious -man aboundeth in transgressions.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Matt.</span> <small>V</small>, 22. But I say unto -you, That whosoever is angry -with his brother without a cause -shall be in danger of the judgment: -and whosoever shall say -to his brother, Raca, shall be in -danger of the council: but whosoever -shall say, Thou fool, shall -be in danger of hell fire.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Eph.</span> <small>IV</small>, 31. Let all bitterness, -and wrath, and anger, and clamor, -and evil speaking, be put -away from you, with all malice.</p> - -<h4 class="smcap">8. Wrath Forbidden.</h4> - -<p><span class="smcap">Prov.</span> <small>XXIV</small>, 29. Say not, I will -do so to him as he hath done to -me: I will render to the man according -to his works.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Prov.</span> <small>XIV</small>, 29. He that is slow -to wrath is of great understanding: -but he that is hasty of spirit -exalteth folly.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Prov.</span> <small>XIX</small>, 19. A man of great -wrath shall suffer punishment: -for if thou deliver him, yet thou -must do it again.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Prov.</span> <small>XII</small>, 16. He that oppresseth -the poor to increase his riches, -and he that giveth to the rich, -shall surely come to want.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Prov.</span> <small>XXI</small>, 24. Proud and -haughty scorner is his name, -who dealeth in proud wrath.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Prov.</span> <small>XXII</small>, 3. A prudent man -foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself: -but the simple pass on, and -are punished.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>XII</small>, 19. Dearly beloved, -avenge not yourselves, but rather -give place unto wrath: for it is -written, Vengeance is mine; I -will repay, saith the Lord.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Eph.</span> <small>IV</small>, 26. Be ye angry, and -sin not: let not the sun go down -upon your wrath.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Eph.</span> <small>IV</small>, 31. Let all bitterness, -and wrath, and anger, and clamor, -and evil speaking, be put -away from you, with all malice.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">James</span> <small>I</small>, 19. Wherefore, my beloved -brethren, let every man be -swift to hear, slow to speak, slow -to wrath:</p> - -<p>20. For the wrath of man -worketh not the righteousness of -God.</p> - -<h4 class="smcap">9. Contention Forbidden.</h4> - -<p><span class="smcap">Prov.</span> <small>XIII</small>, 10. Only by pride -cometh contention: but with the -well advised is wisdom.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Prov.</span> <small>XVII</small>, 14. The beginning -of strife is as when one letteth -out water: therefore leave off -contention, before it be meddled -with.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Prov.</span> <small>XVIII</small>, 6. A fool's lips enter -into contention, and his mouth -calleth for strokes.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Prov.</span> <small>XII</small>, 10. A righteous man -regardeth the life of his beast: -but the tender mercies of the -wicked are cruel.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Prov.</span> <small>XXVI</small>, 21. As coals are to -burning coals, and wood to fire; -so is a contentious man to kindle -strife.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Prov.</span> <small>XXIX</small>, 9. If a wise man -contendeth with a foolish man, -whether he rage or laugh, there is -no rest.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>II</small>, 8. But unto them that -are contentious, and do not obey -the truth, but obey unrighteousness, -indignation, and wrath.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Titus</span> <small>III</small>, 9. But avoid foolish -questions, and genealogies, and -contentions, and strivings about -the law; for they are unprofitable -and vain.</p> - -<div class="pagenum"><a name="Page_193" id="Page_193">{193}</a></div> - -<hr /> - -<h3>CHAPTER VII.<br /> -<small>THE SEVENTH COMMANDMENT.</small></h3> - -<p class="command-1"><span class="smcap">Exodus</span> <small>XX</small>, 14: -<i>Thou shalt not commit adultery.</i></p> - -<h4 class="smcap">1. The Statement of the Law.</h4> - -<p><span class="smcap">Ex.</span> <small>XX</small>, 14. Thou shalt not commit -adultery.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Mark</span> <small>X</small>, 19. Thou knowest the -commandments, Do not commit -adultery, Do not kill, Do not -steal, Do not bear false witness, -Defraud not, Honor thy father -and mother.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">James</span> <small>II</small>, 11. For he that said, -Do not commit adultery, said -also, Do not kill. Now if thou -commit no adultery, yet if thou -kill, thou art become a transgressor -of the law.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Deut.</span> <small>XXIII</small>, 17. There shall be -no whore of the daughters of Israel, -nor a sodomite of the sons -of Israel.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Lev.</span> <small>XIX</small>, 29. Do not prostitute -thy daughter, to cause her to be -a whore; lest the land fall to -whoredom, and the land become -full of wickedness.</p> - -<h4 class="smcap">2. Threatenings Against Fornication, Adultery, etc.</h4> - -<p><span class="smcap">Ex.</span> <small>XXII</small>, 16. And if a man entice -a maid that is not betrothed, -and lie with her, he shall surely -endow her to be his wife.</p> - -<p>17. If her father utterly refuse -to give her unto him, he shall -pay money according to the dowry -of virgins.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Lev.</span> <small>XVIII</small>, 20. Moreover thou -shalt not lie carnally with thy -neighbor's wife, to defile thyself -with her.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Lev.</span> <small>XX</small>, 10. And the man that -committeth adultery with another -man's wife, even he that committeth -adultery with his neighbor's -wife, the adulterer and the adulteress -shall surely be put to -death.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Lev.</span> <small>XXI</small>, 7. They shall not -take a wife that is a whore, or -profane; neither shall they take -a woman put away from her husband: -for he is holy unto his -God.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Deut.</span> <small>XXII</small>, 22. If a man be -found lying with a woman married -to a husband, then they shall -both of them die, both the man -that lay with the woman, and the -woman: so shalt thou put away -evil from Israel.</p> - -<p>23. If a damsel that is a virgin -be betrothed unto a husband, and -a man find her in the city, and -lie with her;</p> - -<p>24. Then ye shall bring them -both out unto the gate of that -city, and ye shall stone them -with stones that they die; the -damsel, because she cried not, being -in the city; and the man, -because he hath humbled his -neighbor's wife: so thou shalt -put away evil from among you.</p> - -<p>25. But if a man find a betrothed -damsel in the field, and -the man force her, and lie with -her; then the man only that lay -with her shall die:</p> - -<p>26. But unto the damsel thou -shalt do nothing; there is in the -damsel no sin worthy of death: for -as when a man riseth against his -neighbor, and slayeth him, even -so is this matter:</p> - -<p>27. For he found her in the -field, and the betrothed damsel -cried, and there was none to save -her.</p> - -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_194" id="Page_194">{194}</a></span> -28. If a man find a damsel that -is a virgin, which is not betrothed, -and lay hold on her, and lie with -her, and they be found;</p> - -<p>29. Then the man that lay with -her shall give unto the damsel's -father fifty shekels of silver, and -she shall be his wife; because he -hath humbled her, he may not -put her away all his days.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Deut.</span> <small>XXIII</small>, 17. There shall be -no whore of the daughters of Israel, -nor a sodomite of the sons -of Israel.</p> - -<p>18. Thou shalt not bring the -hire of a whore, or the price of a -dog, into the house of the Lord -thy God for any vow: for even -both these are abomination unto -the Lord thy God.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Prov.</span> <small>V</small>, 3. For the lips of a -strange woman drop as a honeycomb, -and her mouth is smoother -than oil:</p> - -<p>4. But her end is bitter as -wormwood, sharp as a two-edged -sword.</p> - -<p>5. Her feet go down to death; -her steps take hold on hell.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Prov.</span> <small>VI</small>, 24. To keep thee from -the evil woman, from the flattery -of the tongue of a strange woman.</p> - -<p>25. Lust not after her beauty -in thine heart; neither let her -take thee with her eyelids.</p> - -<p>26. For by means of a whorish -woman a man is brought to a -piece of bread: and the adulteress -will hunt for the precious -life.</p> - -<p>27. Can a man take fire in his -bosom, and his clothes not be -burned?</p> - -<p>28. Can one go upon hot coals, -and his feet not be burned?</p> - -<p>29. So he that goeth in to his -neighbor's wife; whosoever toucheth -her shall not be innocent.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Prov.</span> <small>VI</small>, 32. But whoso committeth -adultery with a woman -lacketh understanding: he that -doeth it destroyeth his own soul.</p> - -<p>33. A wound and dishonor shall -he get; and his reproach shall -not be wiped away.</p> - -<p>34. For jealousy is the rage of -a man: therefore he will not -spare in the day of vengeance.</p> - -<p>35. He will not regard any ransom; -neither will he rest content, -though thou givest many -gifts.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Prov.</span> <small>VII</small>, 6. For at the window -of my house I looked through my -casement,</p> - -<p>7. And beheld among the simple -ones, I discerned among the -youths, a young man void of understanding,</p> - -<p>8. Passing through the street -near her corner; and he went the -way to her house,</p> - -<p>9. In the twilight, in the evening, -in the black and dark night:</p> - -<p>10. And, behold, there met him -a woman with the attire of a harlot, -and subtile of heart.</p> - -<p>11. (She is loud and stubborn; -her feet abide not in her house:</p> - -<p>12. Now she is without, now in -the streets, and lieth in wait at -every corner.)</p> - -<p>13. So she caught him, and -kissed him, and with an impudent -face said unto him,</p> - -<p>14. I have peace-offerings with -me; this day have I paid my -vows.</p> - -<p>15. Therefore came I forth to -meet thee, diligently to seek thy -face, and I have found thee.</p> - -<p>16. I have decked my bed with -coverings of tapestry, with carved -works, with fine linen of Egypt.</p> - -<p>17. I have perfumed my bed -with myrrh, aloes, and cinnamon.</p> - -<p>18. Come, let us take our fill of -love until the morning: let us -solace ourselves with loves.</p> - -<p>19. For the goodman is not at -home, he is gone a long journey:</p> - -<p>20. He hath taken a bag of -money with him, and will come -home at the day appointed.</p> - -<p>21. With her much fair speech -she caused him to yield, with the -flattering of her lips she forced -him.</p> - -<p>22. He goeth after her straightway, -as an ox goeth to the -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_195" id="Page_195">{195}</a></span> -slaughter, or as a fool to the correction -of the stocks;</p> - -<p>23. Till a dart strike through -his liver: as a bird hasteth to the -snare, and knoweth not that it is -for his life.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Prov.</span> <small>IX</small>, 13. A foolish woman -is clamorous: she is simple, and -knoweth nothing.</p> - -<p>14. For she sitteth at the door -of her house, on a seat in the high -places of the city,</p> - -<p>15. To call passengers who go -right on their ways:</p> - -<p>16. Whoso is simple, let him -turn in hither: and as for him -that wanteth understanding, she -saith to him,</p> - -<p>17. Stolen waters are sweet, and -bread eaten in secret is pleasant.</p> - -<p>18. But he knoweth not that -the dead are there; and that her -guests are in the depths of hell.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Prov.</span> <small>XXII</small>, 14. The mouth of -strange women is a deep pit: he -that is abhorred of the Lord shall -fall therein.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Prov.</span> <small>XXIII</small>, 27. For a whore is a -deep ditch; and a strange woman -is a narrow pit.</p> - -<p>28. She also lieth in wait as for -a prey, and increaseth the transgressors -among men.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Prov.</span> <small>XXXI</small>, 3. Give not thy -strength unto women, nor thy -ways to that which destroyeth -kings.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Eccl.</span> <small>VII</small>, 26. And I find more -bitter than death the woman, -whose heart is snares and nets, -and her hands as bands: whoso -pleaseth God shall escape from -her; but the sinner shall be taken -by her.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Hosea</span> <small>IV</small>, 2. By swearing, and -lying, and killing, and stealing, -and committing adultery, they -break out, and blood toucheth -blood.</p> - -<p>3. Therefore shall the land -mourn, and every one that dwelleth -therein shall languish, with -the beasts of the field, and with -the fowls of heaven; yea, the -fishes of the sea also shall be -taken away.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Mal.</span> <small>III</small>, 5. And I will come -near to you to judgment, and I -will be a swift witness against the -sorcerers, and against the adulterers, -and against false swearers, -and against those that oppress the -hireling in his wages, the widow, -and the fatherless, and that turn -aside the stranger from his right, -and fear not me, saith the Lord of -hosts.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>I</small>, 28. And even as they -did not like to retain God in their -knowledge, God gave them over -to a reprobate mind, to do those -things which are not convenient;</p> - -<p>29. Being filled with all unrighteousness, -fornication, wickedness, -covetousness, maliciousness; -full of envy, murder, debate, -deceit, malignity.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Cor.</span> <small>IV</small>, 16. Wherefore I -beseech you be ye followers of -me.</p> - -<p>17. For this cause have I sent -unto you Timotheus, who is my -beloved son, and faithful in the -Lord, who shall bring you into -remembrance of my ways which -be in Christ, as I teach everywhere -in every Church.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Cor.</span> <small>V</small>, 1. It is reported commonly -that there is fornication -among you, and such fornication -as is not so much as named among -the Gentiles, that one should have -his father's wife.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Cor.</span> <small>V</small>, 11. But now I have -written unto you not to keep company, -if any man that is called a -brother be a fornicator, or covetous, -or an idolater, or a railer, or -a drunkard, or an extortioner; -with such a one no not to eat.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Cor.</span> <small>VI</small>, 9. Know ye not that -the unrighteous shall not inherit -the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: -neither fornicators, nor -idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, -nor abusers of themselves -with mankind,</p> - -<p>10. Nor thieves, nor covetous, -nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor -extortioners, shall inherit the -kingdom of God.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Cor.</span> <small>X</small>, 8. Neither let us -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_196" id="Page_196">{196}</a></span> -commit fornication, as some of -them committed, and fell in one -day three and twenty thousand.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Num.</span> <small>XXV</small>, 1. And Israel abode -in Shittim, and the people began -to commit whoredom with the -daughters of Moab.</p> - -<p>2. And they called the people -unto the sacrifices of their gods: -and the people did eat, and bowed -down to their gods.</p> - -<p>3. And Israel joined himself -unto Baal-peor; and the anger -of the Lord was kindled against -Israel.</p> - -<p>4. And the Lord said unto -Moses, Take all the heads of the -people, and hang them up before -the Lord against the sun, that the -fierce anger of the Lord may be -turned away from Israel.</p> - -<p>5. And Moses said unto the -judges of Israel, Slay ye every -one his men that were joined unto -Baal-peor.</p> - -<p>6. And, behold, one of the -children of Israel came and -brought unto his brethren a -Midianitish woman in the sight -of Moses, and in the sight of all -the congregation of the children -of Israel, who were weeping before -the door of the tabernacle of -the congregation.</p> - -<p>7. And when Phinehas, the son -of Eleazar, the son of Aaron the -priest, saw it, he rose up from -among the congregation, and took -a javelin in his hand;</p> - -<p>8. And he went after the man -of Israel into the tent, and thrust -both of them through, the man -of Israel, and the woman through -her belly. So the plague was -staid from the children of Israel.</p> - -<p>9. And those that died in the -plague were twenty and four -thousand.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Cor.</span> <small>XII</small>, 20. For I fear, lest, -when I come, I shall not find you -such as I would, and that I shall -be found unto you such as ye -would not: lest there be debates, -envyings, wraths, strifes, backbitings, -whisperings, swellings, -tumults:</p> - -<p>21. And lest, when I come -again, my God will humble me -among you, and that I shall -bewail many which have sinned -already, and have not repented -of the uncleanness, and fornication, -and lasciviousness which -they have committed.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Gal.</span> <small>V</small>, 19. Now the works of -the flesh are manifest, which are -these, Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, -lasciviousness,</p> - -<p>20. Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, -variance, emulations, wrath, -strife, seditions, heresies,</p> - -<p>21. Envyings, murders, drunkenness, -revelings, and such like: -of the which I tell you before, as -I have also told you in time past, -that they which do such things -shall not inherit the kingdom of -God.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Eph.</span> <small>V</small>, 5. For this ye know, -that no whoremonger, nor unclean -person, nor covetous man, -who is an idolater, hath any inheritance -in the kingdom of Christ -and of God.</p> - -<p>6. Let no man deceive you with -vain words: for because of these -things cometh the wrath of God -upon the children of disobedience.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Cor.</span> <small>VI</small>, 15. Know ye not that -your bodies are the members of -Christ? shall I then take the -members of Christ, and make -them the members of a harlot? -God forbid.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Col.</span> <small>III</small>, 5. Mortify therefore -your members which are upon -the earth; fornication, uncleanness, -inordinate affection, evil -concupiscence, and covetousness, -which is idolatry:</p> - -<p>6. For which things' sake the -wrath of God cometh on the children -of disobedience.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Heb.</span> <small>XIII</small>, 4. Marriage is honorable -in all, and the bed undefiled: -but whoremongers and -adulterers God will judge.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Jude</span>, 7. Even as Sodom and -Gomorrah, and the cities about -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_197" id="Page_197">{197}</a></span> -them in like manner, giving -themselves over to fornication, -and going after strange flesh, are -set forth for an example, suffering -the vengeance of eternal fire.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Pet.</span> <small>II</small>, 14. Having eyes full -of adultery, and that can not -cease from sin; beguiling unstable -souls: a heart they have exercised -with covetous practices; -cursed children.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Tim.</span> <small>I</small>, 10. For whoremongers, -for them that defile themselves -with mankind, for men-stealers, -for liars, for perjured persons, and -if there be any other thing that is -contrary to sound doctrine.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rev.</span> <small>XXI</small>, 8. But the fearful, -and unbelieving, and the abominable, -and murderers, and whoremongers, -and sorcerers, and idolaters, -and all liars, shall have -their part in the lake which burneth -with fire and brimstone: -which is the second death.</p> - -<h4 class="smcap">3. Impure Thoughts Condemned.</h4> - -<p><span class="smcap">Matt.</span> <small>V</small>, 28. But I say unto -you, That whosoever looketh on a -woman to lust after her hath -committed adultery with her already -in his heart.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Matt.</span> <small>XV</small>, 19. For out of the -heart proceed evil thoughts, murders, -adulteries, fornications, -thefts, false witness, blasphemies.</p> - -<h4 class="smcap">4. Polygamy Forbidden.</h4> - -<p><span class="smcap">Mal.</span> <small>II</small>, 15. And did not he -make one? Yet had he the residue -of the Spirit. And wherefore -one? That he might seek a godly -seed. Therefore take heed to -your spirit, and let none deal -treacherously against the wife of -his youth.</p> - -<p>16. For the Lord, the God of -Israel, saith that he hateth putting -away: for one covereth violence -with his garment, saith the -Lord of hosts: therefore take heed -to your spirit, that ye deal not -treacherously.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Cor.</span> <small>VII</small>, 2. Nevertheless, to -avoid fornication, let every man -have his own wife, and let every -woman have her own husband.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Lev.</span> <small>XVIII</small>, 18. Neither shalt -thou take a wife to her sister, to -vex her, to uncover her nakedness, -beside the other in her lifetime.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Deut.</span> <small>XVII</small>, 15. Thou shalt in -any wise set him king over thee, -whom the Lord thy God shall -choose: one from among thy -brethren shalt thou set king over -thee: thou mayest not set a stranger -over thee, which is not thy -brother.</p> - -<p>16. But he shall not multiply -horses to himself, nor cause the -people to return to Egypt, to the -end that he should multiply -horses: forasmuch as the Lord -hath said unto you, Ye shall -henceforth return no more that -way.</p> - -<p>17. Neither shall he multiply -wives to himself, that his heart -turn not away: neither shall he -greatly multiply to himself silver -and gold.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Kings</span> <small>XI</small>, 1. But king Solomon -loved many strange women, -together with the daughter of -Pharaoh, women of the Moabites, -Ammonites, Edomites, Zidonians, -and Hittites.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Kings</span> <small>XI</small>, 3. And he had seven -hundred wives, princesses, and -three hundred concubines: and -his wives turned away his heart.</p> - -<p>4. For it came to pass, when -Solomon was old, that his wives -turned away his heart after other -gods: and his heart was not perfect -with the Lord his God, as -was the heart of David his father.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Matt.</span> <small>XIX</small>, 9. And I say unto -you, Whosoever shall put away -his wife, except it be for fornication, -and shall marry another, -committeth adultery: and whoso -marrieth her which is put away -doth commit adultery.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Mark</span> <small>X</small>, 6. But from the beginning -of the creation God made -them male and female.</p> - -<p>7. For this cause shall a man -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_198" id="Page_198">{198}</a></span> -leave his father and mother, and -cleave to his wife;</p> - -<p>8. And they twain shall be one -flesh: so then they are no more -twain, but one flesh.</p> - -<p>9. What therefore God hath -joined together, let not man put -asunder.</p> - -<p>10. And in the house his disciples -asked him again of the -same matter.</p> - -<p>11. And he saith unto them, -Whosoever shall put away his -wife, and marry another, committeth -adultery against her.</p> - -<p>12. And if a woman shall put -away her husband, and be married -to another, she committeth -adultery.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Tim.</span> <small>III</small>, 2. A bishop then -must be blameless, the husband -of one wife, vigilant, sober, of -good behavior, given to hospitality, -apt to teach.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Tim.</span> <small>III</small>, 12. Let the deacons -be the husbands of one wife, ruling -their children and their own -houses well.</p> - -<h4 class="smcap">5. Against Divorce.</h4> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Cor.</span> <small>VII</small>, 10. And unto the -married I command, yet not I, -but the Lord, Let not the wife depart -from her husband:</p> - -<p>11. But and if she depart, let -her remain unmarried, or be reconciled -to her husband: and let -not the husband put away his wife.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>VII</small>, 2. For the woman -which hath a husband is bound -by the law to her husband so long -as he liveth; but if the husband -be dead, she is loosed from the -law of her husband.</p> - -<p>3. So then if, while her husband -liveth, she be married to another -man, she shall be called an adulteress: -but if her husband be -dead, she is free from that law; so -that she is no adulteress, though -she be married to another man.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Matt.</span> <small>XIX</small>, 3. The Pharisees -also came unto him, tempting -him, and saying unto him, Is it -lawful for a man to put away his -wife for every cause?</p> - -<p>4. And he answered and said -unto them, Have ye not read, that -he which made them at the beginning -made them male and female,</p> - -<p>5. And said, For this cause shall -a man leave father and mother, -and shall cleave to his wife: and -they twain shall be one flesh?</p> - -<p>6. Wherefore they are no more -twain, but one flesh. What therefore -God hath joined together, let -not man put asunder.</p> - -<p>7. They say unto him, Why did -Moses then command to give a -writing of divorcement, and to -put her away?</p> - -<p>8. He said unto them, Moses -because of the hardness of your -hearts suffered you to put away -your wives: but from the beginning -it was not so.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Tim.</span> <small>III</small>, 2. A bishop then -must be blameless, the husband -of one wife, vigilant, sober, of -good behavior, given to hospitality, -apt to teach.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Mal.</span> <small>II</small>, 15. And did not he -make one? Yet had he the residue -of the Spirit. And wherefore -one? That he might seek a godly -seed. Therefore take heed to -your spirit, and let none deal -treacherously against the wife of -his youth.</p> - -<p>16. For the Lord, the God of -Israel, saith that he hateth putting -away: for one covereth violence -with his garment, saith the -Lord of hosts: therefore take heed -to your spirit, that ye deal not -treacherously.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Mark</span> <small>X</small>, 1. And he arose from -thence, and cometh into the coasts -of Judea by the farther side of -Jordan: and the people resort -unto him again; and, as he was -wont, he taught them again.</p> - -<p>2. And the Pharisees came to -him, and asked him, Is it lawful -for a man to put away his wife? -tempting him.</p> - -<p>3. And he answered and said -unto them, What did Moses command -you?</p> - -<p>4. And they said, Moses suffered -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_199" id="Page_199">{199}</a></span> -to write a bill of divorcement, and -to put her away.</p> - -<p>5. And Jesus answered and said -unto them, For the hardness of -your heart he wrote you this precept.</p> - -<p>6. But from the beginning of -the creation God made them male -and female.</p> - -<p>7. For this cause shall a man -leave his father and mother, and -cleave to his wife;</p> - -<p>8. And they twain shall be one -flesh: so then they are no more -twain, but one flesh.</p> - -<p>9. What therefore God hath -joined together, let not man put -asunder.</p> - -<p>10. And in the house his disciples -asked him again of the same -matter.</p> - -<p>11. And he saith unto them, -Whosoever shall put away his -wife, and marry another, committeth -adultery against her.</p> - -<p>12. And if a woman shall put -away her husband, and be married -to another, she committeth -adultery.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Matt.</span> <small>XIX</small>, 9. And I say unto -you, Whosoever shall put away -his wife, except it be for fornication, -and shall marry another, -committeth adultery: and whoso -marrieth her which is put away -doth commit adultery.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Luke</span> <small>XVI</small>, 18. Whosoever putteth -away his wife, and marrieth -another, committeth adultery: -and whosoever marrieth her that -is put away from her husband -committeth adultery.</p> - -<hr /> - -<h3>CHAPTER VIII.<br /> -<small>THE EIGHTH COMMANDMENT.</small></h3> - -<p class="command-1"><span class="smcap">Exodus</span> <small>XX</small>, 15: <i>Thou shalt not steal.</i></p> - -<h4 class="smcap">1. Theft Forbidden.</h4> - -<p><span class="smcap">Ex.</span> <small>XX</small>, 15. Thou shalt not -steal.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Lev.</span> <small>XIX</small>, 11. Ye shall not -steal, neither deal falsely, neither -lie one to another.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Deut.</span> <small>V</small>, 19. Neither shalt thou -steal.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>XIII</small>, 9. For this, Thou -shalt not commit adultery, Thou -shalt not kill, Thou shalt not -steal, Thou shalt not bear false -witness, Thou shalt not covet; -and if there be any other commandment, -it is briefly comprehended -in this saying, namely, -Thou shalt love thy neighbor as -thyself.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Eph.</span> <small>IV</small>, 28. Let him that stole -steal no more: but rather let him -labor, working with his hands -the thing which is good, that he -may have to give to him that -needeth.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Peter</span> <small>IV</small>, 15. But let none of -you suffer as a murderer, or as a -thief, or as an evildoer, or as a -busybody in other men's matters.</p> - -<h4 class="smcap">2. Threatenings against Theft.</h4> - -<p><span class="smcap">Zech.</span> <small>V</small>, 4. I will bring it forth, -saith the Lord of hosts, and it -shall enter into the house of the -thief, and into the house of him -that sweareth falsely by my name: -and it shall remain in the midst -of his house, and shall consume -it with the timber thereof and -the stones thereof.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Cor.</span> <small>VI</small>, 10. Nor thieves, nor -covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, -nor extortioners, shall inherit -the kingdom of God.</p> - -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_200" id="Page_200">{200}</a></span> -<span class="smcap">Hosea</span> <small>IV</small>, 2. By swearing, and -lying, and killing, and stealing, -and committing adultery, they -break out, and blood toucheth -blood.</p> - -<p>3. Therefore shall the land -mourn, and every one that dwelleth -therein shall languish, with -the beasts of the field, and with -the fowls of heaven; yea, the -fishes of the sea also shall be -taken away.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Ex.</span> <small>XXI</small>, 16. And he that stealeth -a man, and selleth him, or if -he be found in his hand, he shall -surely be put to death.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Ex.</span> <small>XXII</small>, 1. If a man steal an -ox, or a sheep, and kill it, or sell -it; he shall restore five oxen for -an ox, and four sheep for a sheep.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Joshua</span> <small>VII</small>, 11. Israel hath -sinned, and they have also transgressed -my covenant which I -commanded them: for they have -even taken of the accursed thing, -and have also stolen, and dissembled -also, and they have put it -even among their own stuff.</p> - -<p>12. Therefore the children of -Israel could not stand before -their enemies, but turned their -backs before their enemies, because -they were accursed: neither -will I be with you any more, -except ye destroy the accursed -from among you.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Prov.</span> <small>XXIX</small>, 24. Whoso is partner -with a thief hateth his own -soul: he heareth cursing, and bewrayeth -it not.</p> - -<h4 class="smcap">3. Threatenings against Robbery.</h4> - -<p><span class="smcap">Isaiah</span> <small>LXI</small>, 8. For I the Lord -love judgment, I hate robbery -for burnt-offering; and I will -direct their work in truth, and I -will make an everlasting covenant -with them.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Lev.</span> <small>XIX</small>, 13. Thou shalt not -defraud thy neighbor, neither -rob him: the wages of him that -is hired shall not abide with thee -all night until the morning.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Prov.</span> <small>XXI</small>, 7. The robbery of -the wicked shall destroy them; -because they refuse to do judgment.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Ezek.</span> <small>XXII</small>, 29. The people of -the land have used oppression, -and exercised robbery, and have -vexed the poor and needy: yea, -they have oppressed the stranger -wrongfully.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Amos</span> <small>III</small>, 10. I have sent among -you the pestilence after the manner -of Egypt: your young men -have I slain with the sword, and -have taken away your horses; -and I have made the stink of -your camps to come up unto -your nostrils: yet have ye not -returned unto me, saith the Lord.</p> - -<p>11. I have overthrown some of -you, as God overthrew Sodom and -Gomorrah, and ye were as a firebrand -plucked out of the burning: -yet have ye not returned -unto me, saith the Lord.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Nahum</span> <small>III</small>, 1. Woe to the bloody -city! it is all full of lies and robbery; -the prey departeth not.</p> - -<h4 class="smcap">4. Fraud and Cheating Forbidden.</h4> - -<p><span class="smcap">Lev.</span> <small>XIX</small>, 11. Ye shall not steal, -neither deal falsely, neither lie -one to another.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Prov.</span> <small>XX</small>, 14. It is naught, it -is naught, saith the buyer: but -when he is gone his way, then -he boasteth.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Lev.</span> <small>XIX</small>, 35. Ye shall do no -unrighteousness in judgment, in -meteyard, in weight, or in measure.</p> - -<p>36. Just balances, just weights, -a just ephah, and a just hin, shall -ye have: I am the Lord your God, -which brought you out of the land -of Egypt.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Lev.</span> <small>XXV</small>, 14. And if thou sell -aught unto thy neighbor, or buyest -aught of thy neighbor's hand, -ye shall not oppress one another.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Deut.</span> <small>XXV</small>, 13. Thou shalt not -have in thy bag divers weights, -a great and a small:</p> - -<p>14. Thou shalt not have in -thine house divers measures, a -great and a small:</p> - -<p>15. But thou shalt have a perfect -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_201" id="Page_201">{201}</a></span> -and just weight, a perfect and -just measure shalt thou have: -that thy days may be lengthened -in the land which the Lord thy -God giveth thee.</p> - -<p>16. For all that do such things, -and all that do unrighteously, are -an abomination unto the Lord thy -God.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Prov.</span> <small>XI</small>, 1. A false balance is -abomination to the Lord: but a -just weight is his delight.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Thess.</span> <small>IV</small>, 6. That no man go -beyond and defraud his brother -in any matter: because that the -Lord is the avenger of all such -as we also have forewarned you -and testified.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Prov.</span> <small>XVI</small>, 11. A just weight -and balance are the Lord's: all -the weights of the bag are his -work.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Hosea</span> <small>XII</small>, 7. He is a merchant, -the balances of deceit are in his -hand: he loveth to oppress.</p> - -<p>8. And Ephraim said, Yet I am -become rich, I have found me out -substance: in all my labors they -shall find none iniquity in me -that were sin.</p> - -<h4 class="smcap">5. Precepts Concerning Landed Property.</h4> - -<p><span class="smcap">Deut.</span> <small>XIX</small>, 14. Thou shalt not -remove thy neighbor's landmark, -which they of old time have set -in thine inheritance, which thou -shalt inherit in the land that the -Lord thy God giveth thee to possess -it.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Deut.</span> <small>XXVII</small>, 17. Which may go -out before them, and which may -go in before them, and which -may lead them out, and which -may bring them in; that the -congregation of the Lord be not -as sheep which have no shepherd.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Ex.</span> <small>XXII</small>, 5. And when Aaron -saw it, he built an altar before it; -and Aaron made proclamation, -and said, To-morrow is a feast to -the Lord.</p> - -<p>6. And they rose up early on the -morrow, and offered burnt-offerings, -and brought peace-offerings; -and the people sat down to eat and -to drink, and rose up to play.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Job</span> <small>XXIV</small>, 2. Some remove the -landmarks; they violently take -away flocks, and feed thereof.</p> - -<p>3. They drive away the ass of -the fatherless, they take the widow's -ox for a pledge.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Prov.</span> <small>XXII</small>, 28. Remove not the -ancient landmark, which thy fathers -have set.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Prov.</span> <small>XXIII</small>, 10. Remove not -the old landmark; and enter not -into the fields of the fatherless:</p> - -<p>11. For their Redeemer is mighty; -he shall plead their cause with -thee.</p> - -<h4>6. <span class="smcap">Precepts</span> <i>Concerning Things Found,<br /> -Loaned, or Intrusted to Others</i>.</h4> - -<p><span class="smcap">Lev.</span> <small>VI</small>, 1. And the Lord spake -unto Moses, saying,</p> - -<p>2. If a soul sin, and commit a -trespass against the Lord, and lie -unto his neighbor in that which -was delivered him to keep, or in -fellowship, or in a thing taken -away by violence, or hath deceived -his neighbor;</p> - -<p>3. Or have found that which -was lost, and lieth concerning it, -and sweareth falsely; in any of -all these that a man doeth, sinning -therein:</p> - -<p>4. Then it shall be, because he -hath sinned, and is guilty, that -he shall restore that which he -took violently away, or the thing -which he hath deceitfully gotten, -or that which was delivered him -to keep, or the lost thing which -he found,</p> - -<p>5. Or all that about which he -hath sworn falsely; he shall -even restore it in the principal, -and shall add the fifth part more -thereto, and give it unto him to -whom it appertaineth, in the day -of his trespass-offering.</p> - -<p>6. And he shall bring his trespass-offering -unto the Lord, a -ram without blemish out of the -flock, with thy estimation, for a -trespass-offering, unto the priest.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Lev.</span> <small>XXIV</small>, 18. And he that -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_202" id="Page_202">{202}</a></span> -killeth a beast shall make it -good; beast for beast.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Ex.</span> <small>XXII</small>, 9. For all manner of -trespass, whether it be for ox, for -ass, for sheep, for raiment, or for -any manner of lost thing, which -another challengeth to be his, the -cause of both parties shall come -before the judges; and whom the -judges shall condemn, he shall -pay double unto his neighbor.</p> - -<p>10. If a man deliver unto his -neighbor an ass, or an ox, or a -sheep, or any beast, to keep; and -it die, or be hurt, or driven away, -no man seeing it:</p> - -<p>11. Then shall an oath of the -Lord be between them both, that -he hath not put his hand unto -his neighbor's goods; and the -owner of it shall accept thereof, -and he shall not make it good.</p> - -<p>12. And if it be stolen from -him, he shall make restitution -unto the owner thereof.</p> - -<p>13. If it be torn in pieces, then -let him bring it for witness, and -he shall not make good that -which was torn.</p> - -<p>14. And if a man borrow aught -of his neighbor, and it be hurt, or -die, the owner thereof being not -with it, he shall surely make it -good.</p> - -<p>15. But if the owner thereof be -with it, he shall not make it good: -if it be a hired thing, it came for -his hire.</p> - -<h4 class="smcap">7. Restitution to be made to the Injured.</h4> - -<p><span class="smcap">Lev.</span> <small>VI</small>, 5. Or all that about -which he hath sworn falsely; he -shall even restore it in the principal, -and shall add the fifth part -more thereto, and give it unto -him to whom it appertaineth, in -the day of his trespass-offering.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Sam.</span> <small>XII</small>, 3. Behold, here I -am: witness against me before -the Lord, and before his anointed: -whose ox have I taken? or whose -ass have I taken? or whom have -I defrauded? whom have I oppressed? -or of whose hand have -I received any bribe to blind -mine eyes therewith? and I will -restore it you.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Luke</span> <small>XIX</small>, 8. I tell you that he -will avenge them speedily. Nevertheless, -when the Son of man -cometh, shall he find faith on -the earth?</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>XXXVII</small>, 21. The wicked -borroweth, and payeth not again: -but the righteous sheweth mercy, -and giveth.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Gen.</span> <small>XLIII</small>, 12. And take double -money in your hand; and the -money that was brought again in -the mouth of your sacks, carry it -again in your hand; peradventure -it was an oversight.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Gen.</span> <small>XLIV</small>, 8. Behold, the money, -which we found in our sacks' -mouths, we brought again unto -thee out of the land of Canaan: -how then should we steal out of -thy lord's house silver or gold?</p> - -<h4 class="smcap">8. Threatenings against Oppressors.</h4> - -<p><span class="smcap">Jer.</span> <small>XVII</small>, 11. As the partridge -sitteth on eggs, and hatcheth -them not; so he that getteth -riches, and not by right, shall -leave them in the midst of his -days, and at his end shall be a -fool.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Prov.</span> <small>XX</small>, 21. An inheritance -may be gotten hastily at the beginning; -but the end thereof -shall not be blessed.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Prov.</span> <small>XII</small>, 16. A fool's wrath is -presently known: but a prudent -man covereth shame.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Prov.</span> <small>XXII</small>, 22. Rob not the -poor, because he is poor: neither -oppress the afflicted in the gate:</p> - -<p>23. For the Lord will plead -their cause, and spoil the soul -of those that spoiled them.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Prov.</span> <small>XXVIII</small>, 3. A poor man -that oppresseth the poor is like -a sweeping rain which leaveth -no food.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Prov.</span> <small>XXVIII</small>, 8. He that by -usury and unjust gain increaseth -his substance, he shall gather it -for him that will pity the poor.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Prov.</span> <small>XXVIII</small>, 22. He that hasteth -to be rich hath an evil eye, -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_203" id="Page_203">{203}</a></span> -and considereth not that poverty -shall come upon him.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Isaiah</span> <small>V</small>, 8. Woe unto them -that join house to house, that -lay field to field, till there be -no place, that they may be -placed alone in the midst of -the earth!</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Micah</span> <small>II</small>, 1. Woe to them that -devise iniquity, and work evil -upon their beds! when the morning -is light, they practice it, because -it is in the power of their -hand.</p> - -<p>2. And they covet fields, and -take them by violence; and -houses, and take them away: -so they oppress a man and his -house, even a man and his heritage.</p> - -<hr /> - -<h3>CHAPTER IX.<br /> -<small>THE NINTH COMMANDMENT.</small></h3> - -<p class="command-1"><span class="smcap">Exodus</span> <small>XX</small>, 16: -<i>Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbor.</i></p> - -<p><span class="smcap">As</span> the eighth commandment provides for the security -of every man's property, this provides for the -defense of his good name; which "is rather to be -chosen than great riches," and ought, therefore, to be -guarded with the utmost care. A good name renders -a man more serviceable to the cause of God, and the -interests of his fellow men.</p> - -<h4 class="smcap">1. False Swearing is Condemned.</h4> - -<p><span class="smcap">Lev.</span> <small>V</small>, 1. And if a soul sin, and -hear the voice of swearing, and is -a witness, whether he hath seen -or known of it; if he do not utter -it, then he shall bear his iniquity.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Ex.</span> <small>XX</small>, 16. Thou shalt not bear -false witness against thy neighbor.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Deut.</span> <small>XIX</small>, 15. One witness shall -not rise up against a man for any -iniquity, or for any sin, in any -sin that he sinneth: at the mouth -of two witnesses, or at the mouth -of three witnesses, shall the matter -be established.</p> - -<p>16. If a false witness rise up -against any man to testify against -him that which is wrong;</p> - -<p>17. Then both the men, between -whom the controversy is, shall -stand before the Lord, before the -priests and the judges, which -shall be in those days;</p> - -<p>18. And the judges shall make -diligent inquisition: and, behold, -if the witness be a false witness, -and hath testified falsely against -his brother;</p> - -<p>19. Then shall ye do unto him, -as he had thought to have done -unto his brother: so shalt thou -put the evil away from among -you.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Prov.</span> <small>VI</small>, 16. I have decked my -bed with coverings of tapestry, -with carved works, with fine linen -of Egypt.</p> - -<p>17. I have perfumed my bed -with myrrh, aloes, and cinnamon.</p> - -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_204" id="Page_204">{204}</a></span> -18. Come, let us take our fill of -love until the morning: let us -solace ourselves with loves.</p> - -<p>19. For the goodman is not at -home, he is gone a long journey.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Prov.</span> <small>XIV</small>, 5. A faithful witness -will not lie: but a false witness -will utter lies.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Prov.</span> <small>XIV</small>, 25. A true witness -delivereth souls: but a deceitful -witness speaketh lies.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Prov.</span> <small>XIX</small>, 5. A false witness -shall not be unpunished; and he -that speaketh lies shall not escape.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Prov.</span> <small>XXI</small>, 28. A false witness -shall perish: but the man that -heareth speaketh constantly.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Prov.</span> <small>XXIV</small>, 28. Be not a witness -against thy neighbor without -cause: and deceive not with -thy lips.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Prov.</span> <small>XXV</small>, 18. A man that -beareth false witness against his -neighbor is a maul, and a sword, -and a sharp arrow.</p> - -<h4 class="smcap">2. Lying Is Forbidden.</h4> - -<p><span class="smcap">Lev.</span> <small>XIX</small>, 11. Ye shall not steal, -neither deal falsely, neither lie -one to another.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Zech.</span> <small>VIII</small>, 16. These are the -things that ye shall do; Speak ye -every man the truth to his neighbor; -execute the judgment of -truth and peace in your gates:</p> - -<p>17. And let none of you imagine -evil in your hearts against his -neighbor; and love no false oath: -for all these things are that I -hate, saith the Lord.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>XXXIV</small>, 13. Keep thy -tongue from evil, and thy lips -from speaking guile.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Pet.</span> <small>III</small>, 10. For he that will -love life, and see good days, let -him refrain his tongue from evil, -and his lips that they speak no -guile.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Prov.</span> <small>IV</small>, 24. Put away from -thee a froward mouth, and perverse -lips put far from thee.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Eph.</span> <small>IV</small>, 15. But speaking the -truth in love, may grow up into -him in all things, which is the -head, even Christ.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Eph.</span> <small>IV</small>, 25. Wherefore putting -away lying, speak every man -truth with his neighbor: for we -are members one of another.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Col.</span> <small>III</small>, 9. Lie not one to another, -seeing that ye have put off -the old man with his deeds.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>XV</small>, 2. He that walketh -uprightly, and worketh righteousness, -and speaketh the truth in -his heart.</p> - -<p>3. He that backbiteth not with -his tongue, nor doeth evil to his -neighbor, nor taketh up a reproach -against his neighbor.</p> - -<p>4. In whose eyes a vile person -is contemned; but he honoreth -them that fear the Lord. He that -sweareth to his own hurt, and -changeth not.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Isaiah</span> <small>XXXIII</small>, 15. He that walketh -righteously, and speaketh -uprightly; he that despiseth the -gain of oppressions, that shaketh -his hands from holding of bribes, -that stoppeth his ears from hearing -of blood, and shutteth his -eyes from seeing evil;</p> - -<p>16. He shall dwell on high; his -place of defense shall be the munitions -of rocks: bread shall be -given him; his waters shall be -sure.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Prov.</span> <small>XII</small>, 17. He that speaketh -truth, sheweth forth righteousness: -but a false witness deceit.</p> - -<p>18. There is that speaketh like -the piercings of a sword: but the -tongue of the wise is health.</p> - -<p>19. The lip of truth shall be -established forever: but a lying -tongue is but for a moment.</p> - -<p>20. Deceit is in the heart of -them that imagine evil: but to -the counselors of peace is joy.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Job</span> <small>XXVII</small>, 4. My lips shall not -speak wickedness, nor my tongue -utter deceit.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">John</span> <small>VIII</small>, 44. Ye are of your -father the devil, and the lusts of -your father ye will do: he was a -murderer from the beginning, and -abode not in the truth, because -there is no truth in him. When -he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_205" id="Page_205">{205}</a></span> -his own: for he is a liar, and the -father of it.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Prov.</span> <small>X</small>, 18. He that hideth -hatred with lying lips, and he -that uttereth a slander, is a fool.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Prov.</span> <small>XII</small>, 13. The wicked is -snared by the transgression of -his lips: but the just shall come -out of trouble.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Prov.</span> <small>XXVI</small>, 23. Burning lips -and a wicked heart are like a potsherd -covered with silver dross.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>LII</small>, 2. Thy tongue deviseth -mischiefs; like a sharp razor, -working deceitfully.</p> - -<p>3. Thou lovest evil more than -good; and lying rather than to -speak righteousness. Selah.</p> - -<p>4. Thou lovest all devouring -words, O thou deceitful tongue.</p> - -<p>5. God shall likewise destroy -thee forever, he shall take thee -away, and pluck thee out of thy -dwelling-place, and root thee out -of the land of the living.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>LIX</small>, 12. For the sin of -their mouth and the words of -their lips let them even be taken -in their pride: and for cursing -and lying which they speak.</p> - -<p>13. Consume them in wrath, -consume them, that they may not -be: and let them know that God -ruleth in Jacob unto the ends of -the earth.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Jer.</span> <small>IX</small>, 5. And they will deceive -every one his neighbor, and -will not speak the truth: they -have taught their tongue to speak -lies, and weary themselves to -commit iniquity.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Jer.</span> <small>IX</small>, 8. Their tongue is as an -arrow shot out; it speaketh deceit: -one speaketh peaceably to -his neighbor with his mouth, but -in heart he layeth his wait.</p> - -<p>9. Shall I not visit them for -these things? saith the Lord: -shall not my soul be avenged on -such a nation as this?</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Tim.</span> <small>IV</small>, 2. Speaking lies in -hypocrisy: having their conscience -seared with a hot iron.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rev.</span> <small>XXI</small>, 8. But the fearful, -and unbelieving, and the abominable, -and murderers, and whoremongers, -and sorcerers, and idolaters, -and all liars, shall have -their part in the lake which -burneth with fire and brimstone: -which is the second death.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rev.</span> <small>XXI</small>, 27. And there shall -in no wise enter into it any thing -that defileth, neither whatsoever -worketh abomination, or maketh -a lie: but they which are written -in the Lamb's book of life.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Prov.</span> <small>XVII</small>, 4. A wicked doer -giveth heed to false lips; and a -liar giveth ear to a naughty -tongue.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Prov.</span> <small>XVIII</small>, 6. A fool's lips enter -into contention, and his mouth -calleth for strokes.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Matt.</span> <small>XII</small>, 35. A good man out -of the good treasure of the heart -bringeth forth good things: and -an evil man out of the evil treasure -bringeth forth evil things.</p> - -<p>36. But I say unto you, That -every idle word that men shall -speak, they shall give account -thereof in the day of judgment.</p> - -<p>37. For by thy words thou shalt -be justified, and by thy words -thou shalt be condemned.</p> - -<h4 class="smcap">3. Evil Speaking Condemned.</h4> - -<p><span class="smcap">Titus</span> <small>III</small>, 2. To speak evil of -no man, to be no brawlers, but -gentle, shewing all meekness unto -all men.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Eph.</span> <small>IV</small>, 31. Let all bitterness, -and wrath, and anger, and clamor, -and evil speaking, be put -away from you, with all malice.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">James</span> <small>IV</small>, 11. Speak not evil one -of another, brethren. He that -speaketh evil of his brother, and -judgeth his brother, speaketh -evil of the law, and judgeth the -law; but if thou judge the law, -thou art not a doer of the law, but -a judge.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Pet.</span> <small>II</small>, 1. Wherefore laying -aside all malice, and all guile, -and hypocrisies, and envies, and -all evil speakings,</p> - -<p>2. As newborn babes, desire the -sincere milk of the Word, that ye -may grow thereby.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Pet.</span> <small>III</small>, 9. Not rendering evil -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_206" id="Page_206">{206}</a></span> -for evil, or railing for railing: but -contrariwise blessing; knowing -that ye are thereunto called, that -ye should inherit a blessing.</p> - -<p>10. For he that will love life, -and see good days, let him refrain -his tongue from evil, and his lips -that they speak no guile.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>XII</small>, 3. The Lord shall -cut off all flattering lips, and -the tongue that speaketh proud -things:</p> - -<p>4. Who have said, With our -tongue will we prevail; our lips -are our own: who is lord over us?</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Prov.</span> <small>XIII</small>, 3. He that keepeth -his mouth keepeth his life: but -he that openeth wide his lips -shall have destruction.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Prov.</span> <small>XVIII</small>, 13. He that answereth -a matter before he heareth it, -it is folly and shame unto him.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">James</span> <small>I</small>, 26. If any man among -you seem to be religious, and -bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth -his own heart, this man's -religion is vain.</p> - -<h4 class="smcap">4. Slander Condemned.</h4> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>CI</small>, 5. Whoso privily -slandereth his neighbor, him will -I cut off: him that hath a high -look and a proud heart will not I -suffer.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>XXXI</small>, 13. For I have -heard the slander of many: fear -was on every side: while they -took counsel together against me, -they devised to take away my -life.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Prov.</span> <small>X</small>, 18. He that hideth -hatred with lying lips, and he -that uttereth a slander, is a fool.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>L</small>, 20. Thou sittest and -speakest against thy brother; -thou slanderest thine own mother's -son.</p> - -<p>21. These things hast thou -done, and I kept silence; thou -thoughtest that I was altogether -such a one as thyself: but I will -reprove thee, and set them in order -before thine eyes.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Tim.</span> <small>III</small>, 11. Even so must -their wives be grave, not slanderers, -sober, faithful in all things.</p> - -<h4 class="smcap">5. Talebearing and Backbiting Condemned.</h4> - -<p><span class="smcap">Lev.</span> <small>XIX</small>, 6. Thou shalt not go -up and down as a talebearer -among thy people; neither shalt -thou stand against the blood of -thy neighbor: I am the Lord.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Prov.</span> <small>XX</small>, 19. He that goeth -about as a talebearer revealeth -secrets: therefore meddle not -with him that flattereth with his -lips.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Prov.</span> <small>XI</small>, 13. A talebearer revealeth -secrets: but he that is of -a faithful spirit concealeth the -matter.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Prov.</span> <small>XVII</small>, 9. He that covereth -a transgression seeketh love; but -he that repeateth a matter separateth -very friends.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Prov.</span> <small>XXVI</small>, 20. Where no wood -is, there the fire goeth out; so -where there is no talebearer, the -strife ceaseth.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Prov.</span> <small>XVI</small>, 28. A lying tongue -hateth those that are afflicted by -it; and a flattering mouth worketh -ruin.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>XV</small>, 1. Lord, who shall -abide in thy tabernacle? who -shall dwell in thy holy hill?</p> - -<p>2. He that walketh uprightly, -and worketh righteousness, and -speaketh the truth in his heart.</p> - -<p>3. He that backbiteth not with -his tongue, nor doeth evil to his -neighbor, nor taketh up a reproach -against his neighbor.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>I</small>, 29. Being filled with -all unrighteousness, fornication, -wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; -full of envy, murder, -debate, deceit, malignity; whisperers,</p> - -<p>30. Backbiters, haters of God, -despiteful, proud, boasters, inventors -of evil things, disobedient -to parents.</p> - -<h4 class="smcap">6. Reviling and Railing Condemned.</h4> - -<p><span class="smcap">Ex.</span> <small>XXII</small>, 28. Thou shalt not -revile the gods, nor curse the -ruler of thy people.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Cor.</span> <small>VI</small>, 10. Nor thieves, nor -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_207" id="Page_207">{207}</a></span> -covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, -nor extortioners, shall inherit -the kingdom of God.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Cor.</span> <small>V</small>, 11. But now I have -written unto you not to keep -company, if any man that is -called a brother be a fornicator, -or covetous, or an idolater, or a -railer, or a drunkard, or an extortioner; -with such a one no not -to eat.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Pet.</span> <small>III</small>, 9. Not rendering evil -for evil, or railing for railing: but -contrariwise blessing; knowing -that ye are thereunto called, that -ye should inherit a blessing.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Tim.</span> <small>VI</small>, 4. He is proud, knowing -nothing, but doting about -questions and strifes of words, -whereof cometh envy, strife, railings, -evil surmisings.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Pet.</span> <small>II</small>, 11. Whereas angels, -which are greater in power and -might, bring not railing accusation -against them before the Lord.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Jude</span>, 9. Yet Michael the archangel, -when contending with the -devil he disputed about the body -of Moses, durst not bring against -him a railing accusation, but said, -The Lord rebuke thee.</p> - -<h4 class="smcap">7. Unprofitable Conversation Forbidden.</h4> - -<p><span class="smcap">Eph.</span> <small>IV</small>, 29. Let no corrupt -communication proceed out of -your mouth, but that which is -good to the use of edifying, that -it may minister grace unto the -hearers.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Cor.</span> <small>XV</small>, 33. Be not deceived: -evil communications corrupt good -manners.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Eph.</span> <small>V</small>, 3. But fornication, and -all uncleanness, or covetousness, -let it not be once named among -you, as becometh saints;</p> - -<p>4. Neither filthiness, nor foolish -talking, nor jesting, which -are not convenient: but rather -giving of thanks.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Matt.</span> <small>XII</small>, 36. But I say unto -you, That every idle word that -men shall speak, they shall give -account thereof in the day of -judgment.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Col.</span> <small>III</small>, 8. But now ye also put -off all these; anger, wrath, malice, -blasphemy, filthy communication -out of your mouth.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Col.</span> <small>IV</small>, 6. Let your speech be -always with grace, seasoned with -salt, that ye may know how ye -ought to answer every man.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Pet.</span> <small>II</small>, 7. And delivered just -Lot, vexed with the filthy conversation -of the wicked.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Isaiah</span> <small>IX</small>, 17. Therefore the -Lord shall have no joy in their -young men, neither shall have -mercy on their fatherless and -widows: for every one is a hypocrite -and an evil doer, and every -mouth speaketh folly. For all -this his anger is not turned away, -but his hand is stretched out still.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Tim.</span> <small>I</small>, 4. Neither give heed to -fables and endless genealogies, -which minister questions, rather -than godly edifying which is in -faith: so do.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Tim.</span> <small>II</small>, 14. Of these things -put them in remembrance, charging -them before the Lord that -they strive not about words to no -profit, but to the subverting of -the hearers.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Tim.</span> <small>II</small>, 16. But shun profane -and vain babblings: for they will -increase unto more ungodliness.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Titus</span> <small>III</small>, 9. But avoid foolish -questions, and genealogies, and -contentions, and strivings about -the law; for they are unprofitable -and vain.</p> - -<h4 class="smcap">8. Flattery is Forbidden.</h4> - -<p><span class="smcap">Prov.</span> <small>XX</small>, 19. He that goeth -about as a talebearer revealeth -secrets: therefore meddle not with -him that flattereth with his lips.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Prov.</span> <small>XXVI</small>, 28. A lying tongue -hateth those that are afflicted by -it; and a flattering mouth worketh -ruin.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Prov.</span> <small>XXIX</small>, 5. A man that flattereth -his neighbor spreadeth a -net for his feet.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Prov.</span> <small>II</small>, 16. To deliver thee -from the strange woman, even -from the strange woman that flattereth -with her words.</p> - -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_208" id="Page_208">{208}</a></span> -<span class="smcap">Job</span> <small>XVII</small>, 5. He that speaketh -flattery to his friends, even the -eyes of his children shall fail.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Job</span> <small>XXXII</small>, 21. Let me not, I -pray you, accept any man's person; -neither let me give flattering -titles unto man.</p> - -<p>22. For I know not to give flattering -titles; in so doing my -Maker would soon take me away.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Thess.</span> <small>II</small>, 5. For neither at -any time used we flattering -words, as ye know, nor a cloak of -covetousness; God is witness.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>XII</small>, 2. They speak vanity -every one with his neighbor: with -flattering lips and with a double -heart do they speak.</p> - -<p>3. The Lord shall cut off all -flattering lips, and the tongue that -speaketh proud things.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>LXXVIII</small>, 36. Nevertheless -they did flatter him with their -mouth, and they lied unto him -with their tongues.</p> - -<p>37. For their heart was not -right with him, neither were they -steadfast in his covenant.</p> - -<hr /> - -<h3>CHAPTER X.<br /> -<small>THE TENTH COMMANDMENT.</small></h3> - -<p class="command-2"><span class="smcap">Exodus</span> <small>XX</small>, 17: <i>Thou shalt not covet thy neighbor's house, thou shalt -not covet thy neighbor's wife, nor his man-servant, nor his maid-servant, -nor his ox, nor his ass, nor any thing that is thy neighbor's.</i></p> - -<p><span class="smcap">The</span> sin here prohibited is an inordinate desire for, -or an unlawful lusting after, what is another man's. -Thus the law of God not only condemns sinful actions, -it also condemns sinful desires and thoughts. Sin has -its origin in the heart. "From within, out of the heart, -proceed evil thoughts," etc. Hence the law of God -takes cognizance of the state of the heart, as well as of -the outward conduct.</p> - -<h4 class="smcap">1. Covetousness Condemned.</h4> - -<p><span class="smcap">Ex.</span> <small>XX</small>, 17. Thou shalt not -covet thy neighbor's house, thou -shalt not covet thy neighbor's -wife, nor his man-servant, nor -his maid-servant, nor his ox, nor -his ass, nor any thing that is thy -neighbor's.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Deut.</span> <small>V</small>, 21. Neither shalt thou -desire thy neighbor's wife, neither -shalt thou covet thy neighbor's -house, his field, or his man-servant, -or his maid-servant, his -ox, or his ass, or any thing that -is thy neighbor's.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>VII</small>, 7. What shall we say -then? Is the law sin? God forbid. -Nay, I had not known sin, -but by the law; for I had not -known lust, except the law had -said, Thou shalt not covet.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Cor.</span> <small>V</small>, 11. But now I have -written unto you not to keep -company, if any man that is -called a brother be a fornicator, -or covetous, or an idolater, or a -railer, or a drunkard, or an extortioner; -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_209" id="Page_209">{209}</a></span> -with such a one no not to -eat.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Col.</span> <small>III</small>, 5. Mortify therefore -your members which are upon -the earth; fornication, uncleanness, -inordinate affection, evil -concupiscence, and covetousness, -which is idolatry.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Heb.</span> <small>XIII</small>, 5. Let your conversation -be without covetousness; and -be content with such things as ye -have: for he hath said, I will -never leave thee, nor forsake thee.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>X</small>, 3. For the wicked -boasteth of his heart's desire, -and blesseth the covetous, whom -the Lord abhorreth.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Micah</span> <small>II</small>, 1. Woe to them that -devise iniquity, and work evil -upon their beds! when the morning -is light, they practice it, -because it is in the power of their -hand.</p> - -<p>2. And they covet fields, and -take them by violence; and -houses, and take them away: so -they oppress a man and his -house, even a man and his heritage.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Hab.</span> <small>II</small>, 9. Woe 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!</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Mark</span> <small>VII</small>, 22. Thefts, covetousness, -wickedness, deceit, lasciviousness, -an evil eye, blasphemy, -pride, foolishness:</p> - -<p>23. All these evil things come -from within, and defile the man.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Eph.</span> <small>V</small>, 5. For this ye know, -that no whoremonger, nor unclean -person, nor covetous man, who is -an idolater, hath any inheritance -in the kingdom of Christ and of -God.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Prov.</span> <small>XXVII</small>, 20. Hell and destruction -are never full; so the -eyes of man are never satisfied.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Eccl.</span> <small>IV</small>, 8. There is one alone, -and there is not a second; yea, -he hath neither child nor brother: -yet is there no end of all his labor; -neither is his eye satisfied -with riches; neither saith he, For -whom do I labor, and bereave my -soul of good? This is also vanity, -yea, it is a sore travail.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Eccl.</span> <small>V</small>, 10. He that loveth silver -shall not be satisfied with -silver; nor he that loveth abundance -with increase: this is also -vanity.</p> - -<h4 class="smcap">2. Unjust Means of Acquiring Property Condemned.</h4> - -<p><span class="smcap">Prov.</span> <small>I</small>, 18. And they lay wait -for their own blood; they lurk -privily for their own lives.</p> - -<p>19. So are the ways of every -one that is greedy of gain; which -taketh away the life of the owners -thereof.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Tim.</span> <small>VI</small>, 9. But they that will -be rich fall into temptation and a -snare, and into many foolish and -hurtful lusts, which drown men -in destruction and perdition.</p> - -<p>10. For the love of money is -the root of all evil: which while -some coveted after, they have -erred from the faith, and pierced -themselves through with many -sorrows.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Matt.</span> <small>XVI</small>, 26. For what is a -man profited, if he shall gain the -whole world, and lose his own -soul? or what shall a man give in -exchange for his soul?</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Job</span> <small>XXVII</small>, 8. For what is the -hope of the hypocrite, though he -hath gained, when God taketh -away his soul?</p> - -<p>9. Will God hear his cry when -trouble cometh upon him?</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Prov.</span> <small>XIII</small>, 7. There is that -maketh himself rich, yet hath -nothing: there is that maketh -himself poor, yet hath great -riches.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Tim.</span> <small>VI</small>, 7. For we brought -nothing into this world, and it is -certain we can carry nothing out.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Prov.</span> <small>XV</small>, 6. In the house of -the righteous is much treasure: -but in the revenues of the wicked -is trouble.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">James</span> <small>V</small>, 1. Go to now, ye rich -men, weep and howl for your -miseries that shall come upon -you.</p> - -<p>2. Your riches are corrupted, -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_210" id="Page_210">{210}</a></span> -and your garments are motheaten.</p> - -<p>3. Your gold and silver is cankered; -and the rust of them shall be -a witness against you, and shall -eat your flesh as it were fire. Ye -have heaped treasure together for -the last days.</p> - -<p>4. Behold, the hire of the laborers -who have reaped down your -fields, which is of you kept back -by fraud, crieth: and the cries of -them which have reaped are entered -into the ears of the Lord of -Sabaoth.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Luke</span> <small>VI</small>, 24. But woe unto you -that are rich! for ye have received -your consolation.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Job</span> <small>XX</small>, 18. That which he labored -for shall he restore, and -shall not swallow it down: according -to his substance shall -the restitution be, and he shall -not rejoice therein.</p> - -<p>19. Because he hath oppressed -and hath forsaken the poor; because -he hath violently taken -away a house which he builded -not.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Isaiah</span> <small>LVIII</small>, 8. Woe unto them -that join house to house, that lay -field to field, till there be no place, -that they may be placed alone in -the midst of the earth!</p> - -<p>9. In mine ears said the Lord -of hosts, Of a truth many houses -shall be desolate, even great and -fair, without inhabitant.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Jer.</span> <small>XXI</small>, 12. O house of David, -thus saith the Lord; Execute -judgment in the morning, and -deliver him that is spoiled out of -the hand of the oppressor, lest my -fury go out like fire, and burn that -none can quench it, because of the -evil of your doings.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Luke</span> <small>III</small>, 13. And he said unto -them, Exact no more than that -which is appointed you.</p> - -<p>14. And the soldiers likewise -demanded of him, saying, And -what shall we do? And he said -unto them, Do violence to no -man, neither accuse any falsely; -and be content with your wages.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Prov.</span> <small>XXVIII</small>, 8. He that by -usury and unjust gain increaseth -his substance, he shall gather it -for him that will pity the poor.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Prov.</span> <small>XXVIII</small>, 2. For the transgression -of a land many are the -princes thereof: but by a man of -understanding and knowledge the -state thereof shall be prolonged.</p> - -<p>3. A poor man that oppresseth -the poor is like a sweeping rain -which leaveth no food.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Prov.</span> <small>XXII</small>, 22. Rob not the -poor, because he is poor: neither -oppress the afflicted in the gate:</p> - -<p>23. For the Lord will plead -their cause, and spoil the soul -of those that spoiled them.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Jer.</span> <small>VII</small>, 11. Is this house, -which is called by my name, -become a den of robbers in your -eyes? Behold, even I have seen -it, saith the Lord.</p> - -<h4 class="smcap">3. The Folly of Trusting in Riches.</h4> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>XLIX</small>, 6. They that trust -in their wealth, and boast themselves -in the multitude of their -riches;</p> - -<p>7. None of them can by any -means redeem his brother, nor -give to God a ransom for him.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>LII</small>, 5. God shall likewise -destroy thee forever, he shall take -thee away, and pluck thee out of -thy dwelling-place, and root thee -out of the land of the living.</p> - -<p>6. The righteous also shall see, -and fear, and shall laugh at him:</p> - -<p>7. Lo, this is the man that made -not God his strength; but trusted -in the abundance of his riches, -and strengthened himself in his -wickedness.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Prov.</span> <small>XI</small>, 28. He that trusteth -in his riches shall fall: but -the righteous shall flourish as a -branch.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Prov.</span> <small>X</small>, 15. The rich man's -wealth is his strong city: the -destruction of the poor is their -poverty.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Prov.</span> <small>XXVIII</small>, 11. The rich man -is wise in his own conceit; but -the poor man that hath understanding -searcheth him out.</p> - -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_211" id="Page_211">{211}</a></span> -<span class="smcap">Jer.</span> <small>IX</small>, 23. Thus saith the Lord, -Let not the wise man glory in his -wisdom, neither let the mighty -man glory in his might, let not -the rich man glory in his riches.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Mark</span> <small>X</small>, 23. And Jesus looked -round about, and saith unto his -disciples, How hardly shall they -that have riches enter into the -kingdom of God!</p> - -<p>24. And the disciples were astonished -at his words. But Jesus -answereth again, and saith unto -them, Children, how hard is it -for them that trust in riches to -enter into the kingdom of God!</p> - -<p>25. It is easier for a camel to go -through the eye of a needle, than -for a rich man to enter into the -kingdom of God.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Tim.</span> <small>VI</small>, 17. Charge them that -are rich in this world, that they -be not highminded, nor trust in -uncertain riches, but in the living -God, who giveth us richly all -things to enjoy.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Tim.</span> <small>VI</small>, 10. For the love of -money is the root of all evil: -which while some coveted after, -they have erred from the faith, -and pierced themselves through -with many sorrows.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>LXXIII</small>, 3. For I was envious -at the foolish, when I saw -the prosperity of the wicked.</p> - -<p>4. For there are no bands in -their death: but their strength is -firm.</p> - -<p>5. They are not in trouble as -other men; neither are they -plagued like other men.</p> - -<p>6. Therefore pride compasseth -them about as a chain; violence -covereth them as a garment.</p> - -<p>7. Their eyes stand out with -fatness: they have more than -heart could wish.</p> - -<p>8. They are corrupt, and speak -wickedly concerning oppression: -they speak loftily.</p> - -<p>9. They set their mouth against -the heavens, and their tongue -walketh through the earth.</p> - -<p>10. Therefore his people return -hither: and waters of a full cup -are wrung out to them.</p> - -<p>11. And they say, How doth -God know? and is there knowledge -in the Most High?</p> - -<p>12. Behold, these are the ungodly, -who prosper in the world; -they increase in riches.</p> - -<p>13. Verily I have cleansed my -heart in vain, and washed my -hands in innocency.</p> - -<p>14. For all the day long have I -been plagued, and chastened every -morning.</p> - -<p>15. If I say, I will speak thus; -behold, I should offend against -the generation of thy children.</p> - -<p>16. When I thought to know -this, it was too painful for me;</p> - -<p>17. Until I went into the sanctuary -of God; then understood I -their end.</p> - -<p>18. Surely thou didst set them -in slippery places: thou castedst -them down into destruction.</p> - -<p>19. How are they brought into -desolation, as in a moment! they -are utterly consumed with terrors.</p> - -<p>20. As a dream when one awaketh; -so, O Lord, when thou awakest, -thou shalt despise their image.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">James</span> <small>II</small>, 2. For if there come -unto your assembly a man with -a gold ring, in goodly apparel, -and there come in also a poor -man in vile raiment;</p> - -<p>3. And ye have respect to him -that weareth the gay clothing, -and say unto him, Sit thou here -in a good place; and say to the -poor, Stand thou there, or sit -here under my footstool.</p> - -<div class="pagenum"><a name="Page_213" id="Page_213">{213}</a></div> - -<hr /> - -<div class="pagenum"><a name="Page_215" id="Page_215">{215}</a></div> - -<h2>BOOK V.<br /> -<small>INSTITUTIONS OF CHRISTIANITY.</small></h2> - -<h3>CHAPTER I.<br /> -<small>THE CHURCH.</small></h3> - -<p><span class="smcap">By</span> the term <i>Church</i> we understand the whole body -of God's true people in every period of time. This is -the invisible or spiritual Church. It is also understood -of the collective body of Christians, or all those over -the face of the earth who believe in Christ, and acknowledge -him to be the Savior of mankind. This is -called the visible Church. The people of God on earth -are called the Church militant, and those in heaven the -Church triumphant.</p> - -<p>Dr. John Owen remarks that, sin having entered -into the world, God was pleased to found his Church -in the promise of the Messiah given to Adam; that -this promise contained in it something of the nature -of a covenant, including the grace which God designed -to show to sinners in the Messiah, and the obedience -which he required from them, and that consequently, -from its first promulgation, that promise became the -sole foundation of the Church, and of the whole worship -of God therein.</p> - -<p>Prior to the days of Abraham this Church, though -scattered up and down in the world, and subject to -many changes in its worship through the addition of -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_216" id="Page_216">{216}</a></span> -new revelations, was still but one and the same, because -founded in the same covenant, and interested thereby -in all the benefits and privileges that God had granted -or would at any time grant. In process of time God -was pleased to restrict this Church, so far as visible -acknowledgment went, in a great measure to the seed -of Abraham. With the latter he renewed his covenant, -requiring that he should walk before him and -be upright. He also constituted him the father of -the faithful, or of all who believe, and "the heir of -the world." So that since the days of Abraham the -Church has, in every age, been founded upon the covenant -made with the patriarch, and on the work of -redemption which was to be performed according to -that covenant. Now, wheresoever this covenant made -with Abraham is, and with whomsoever it is established, -with them is the Church of God, and to them -all the promises and privileges of the Church really -belong. Hence we may learn that at the coming of -the Messiah there was not one Church taken away -and another set up in its room, but the Church continued -the same in those that were the children of -Abraham, according to the faith. It is common with -divines to speak of the Jewish and Christian Churches -as though they were two distinct and totally different -things; but that is not a correct view of the matter. -The Christian Church is not another Church, but the -very same that was before the coming of Christ, having -the same faith with it, and interested in the same -covenant. Great alterations, indeed, were made in the -outward state and condition of the Church by the coming -of the Messiah. The carnal privileges of the Jews -in their separation from other nations to give birth to -the Messiah then failed, and with that also their claim -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_217" id="Page_217">{217}</a></span> -on that account to be the children of Abraham. The -ordinances of worship suited to that state of things -then expired and came to an end. New ordinances of -worship were appointed, suited to the light and grace -which were then bestowed upon the Church. The -Gentiles came into the faith of Abraham along with -the Jews, being made joint partakers with them in his -blessings. But none of these things, nor the whole of -them collectively, did make such a change in the -Church, but that it is still one and the same. The -olive tree was still the same, only some of the branches -were broken off, and others grafted into it. The Jews -fell, and the Gentiles came in their room. And this -may enable us to determine the difference between the -Jews and Christians relative to the Old Testament -promises. They are all made to the Church. No individual -has any interest in them except by virtue of -his membership with the Church. The Church is, and -always was, one and the same. The term Church is -also applied to a particular congregation of Christians -united together and meeting in one place for the worship -of God. The word is now also used to denote any -particular denomination of Christians, as the Greek -Church, or the Romish Church.</p> - -<h4 class="smcap">1. The Church a Divine Institution.</h4> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Tim.</span> <small>III</small>, 15. And that from a -child thou hast known the holy -Scriptures, which are able to make -thee wise unto salvation through -faith which is in Christ Jesus.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Matt.</span> <small>XVI</small>, 16. And Simon Peter -answered and said, Thou art -the Christ, the Son of the living -God.</p> - -<p>17. And Jesus answered and -said unto him, Blessed art thou, -Simon Bar-jona; for flesh and -blood hath not revealed it unto -thee, but my Father which is in -heaven.</p> - -<p>18. And I say also unto thee, -That thou art Peter, and upon -this rock I will build my Church; -and the gates of hell shall not -prevail against it.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Matt.</span> <small>V</small>, 13. Ye are the salt of -the earth: but if the salt have -lost his savor, wherewith shall it -be salted; it is thenceforth good -for nothing, but to be cast out, -and to be trodden under foot of -men.</p> - -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_218" id="Page_218">{218}</a></span> -14. Ye are the light of the -world. A city that is set on a -hill can not be hid.</p> - -<p>15. Neither do men light a candle, -and put it under a bushel, but -on a candlestick; and it giveth -light unto all that are in the -house.</p> - -<p>16. Let your light so shine -before men, that they may see -your good works, and glorify your -Father which is in heaven.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Matt.</span> <small>XXI</small>, 42. Jesus saith unto -them, Did ye never read in the -Scriptures, The stone which the -builders rejected, the same is become -the head of the corner: this -is the Lord's doing, and it is marvelous -in our eyes?</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>CXVIII</small>, 19. Open to me -the gates of righteousness: I will -go into them, and I will praise -the Lord:</p> - -<p>20. This gate of the Lord, into -which the righteous shall enter.</p> - -<p>21. I will praise thee: for thou -hast heard me, and art become -my salvation.</p> - -<p>22. The stone which the builders -refused is become the head -stone of the corner.</p> - -<p>23. This is the Lord's doing; it -is marvelous in our eyes.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Cor.</span> <small>III</small>, 9. For we are laborers -together with God: ye are God's -husbandry, ye are God's building.</p> - -<p>10. According to the grace of -God which is given unto me, as a -wise masterbuilder, I have laid -the foundation, and another buildeth -thereon. But let every man -take heed how he buildeth thereupon.</p> - -<p>11. For other foundation can no -man lay than that is laid, which -is Jesus Christ.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Eph.</span> <small>II</small>, 20. And are built upon -the foundation of the apostles and -prophets, Jesus Christ himself -being the chief corner stone;</p> - -<p>21. In whom all the building -fitly framed together groweth -unto a holy temple in the Lord:</p> - -<p>22. In whom ye also are builded -together for a habitation of God -through the Spirit.</p> - -<h4>2. <span class="smcap">The Unity of the Church</span> -<i>under all Dispensations</i>.</h4> - -<p><span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>VII</small>, 38. This is he, that -was in the church in the wilderness -with the angel which spake -to him in the mount Sinai, and -with our fathers: who received -the lively oracles to give unto us.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Eph.</span> <small>III</small>, 21. Unto him be glory -in the Church by Christ Jesus -throughout all ages, world without -end. Amen.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>XI</small>, 1. I say then, Hath -God cast away his people? God -forbid. For I also am an Israelite, -of the seed of Abraham, of -the tribe of Benjamin.</p> - -<p>2. God hath not cast away his -people which he foreknew. Wot -ye not what the Scripture saith -of Elias? how he maketh intercession -to God against Israel, saying,</p> - -<p>3. Lord, they have killed thy -prophets, and digged down thine -altars; and I am left alone, and -they seek my life.</p> - -<p>4. But what saith the answer -of God unto him? I have reserved -to myself seven thousand -men, who have not bowed the -knee to the image of Baal.</p> - -<p>5. Even so then at this present -time also there is a remnant according -to the election of grace.</p> - -<p>6. And if by grace, then it is -no more of works: otherwise -grace is no more grace. But if it -be of works, then is it no more -grace: otherwise work is no more -work.</p> - -<p>7. What then? Israel hath not -obtained that which he seeketh -for; but the election hath obtained -it, and the rest were -blinded.</p> - -<p>8. (According as it is written, -God hath given them the spirit -of slumber, eyes that they should -not see, and ears that they should -not hear;) unto this day.</p> - -<p>9. And David saith, Let their -table be made a snare, and a trap, -and a stumbling-block, and a -recompense unto them:</p> - -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_219" id="Page_219">{219}</a></span> -10. Let their eyes be darkened, -that they may not see, and bow -down their back alway.</p> - -<p>11. I say then, Have they -stumbled that they should fall? -God forbid: but rather through -their fall salvation is come unto -the Gentiles, for to provoke them -to jealousy.</p> - -<p>12. Now if the fall of them be -the riches of the world, and the -diminishing of them the riches -of the Gentiles; how much more -their fullness?</p> - -<p>13. For I speak to you Gentiles, -inasmuch as I am the apostle of -the Gentiles, I magnify mine office:</p> - -<p>14. If by any means I may -provoke to emulation them which -are my flesh, and might save -some of them.</p> - -<p>15. For if the casting away of -them be the reconciling of the -world, what shall the receiving of -them be, but life from the dead?</p> - -<p>16. For if the first-fruit be holy, -the lump is also holy: and if the -root be holy, so are the branches.</p> - -<p>17. And if some of the branches -be broken off, and thou, being a -wild olive tree, wert graffed in -among them, and with them partakest -of the root and fatness of -the olive tree:</p> - -<p>18. Boast not against the branches. -But if thou boast, thou bearest -not the root, but the root thee.</p> - -<p>19. Thou wilt say then, The -branches were broken off, that I -might be graffed in.</p> - -<p>20. Well; because of unbelief -they were broken off, and thou -standest by faith. Be not highminded, -but fear:</p> - -<p>21. For if God spared not the -natural branches, take heed lest -he also spare not thee.</p> - -<p>22. Behold therefore the goodness -and severity of God: on them -which fell, severity; but toward -thee, goodness, if thou continue -in his goodness: otherwise thou -also shalt be cut off.</p> - -<p>23. And they also, if they abide -not still in unbelief, shall be -graffed in: for God is able to graff -them in again.</p> - -<p>24. For if thou wert cut out of -the olive tree which is wild by -nature, and wert graffed contrary -to nature into a good olive tree; -how much more shall these, -which be the natural branches, -be graffed into their own olive -tree?</p> - -<p>25. For I would not, brethren, -that ye should be ignorant of this -mystery, lest ye should be wise -in your own conceits, that blindness -in part is happened to Israel, -until the fullness of the Gentiles -be come in.</p> - -<p>26. And so all Israel shall be -saved; as it is written, There -shall come out of Sion the Deliverer, -and shall turn away ungodliness -from Jacob:</p> - -<p>27. For this is my covenant -unto them, when I shall take -away their sins.</p> - -<p>28. As concerning the Gospel, -they are enemies for your sakes: -but as touching the election, they -are beloved for the fathers' sakes.</p> - -<p>29. For the gifts and calling of -God are without repentance.</p> - -<p>30. For as ye in times past have -not believed God, yet have now -obtained mercy through their unbelief:</p> - -<p>31. Even so have these also -now not believed, that through -your mercy they also may obtain -mercy.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Cor.</span> <small>XII</small>, 13. For by one Spirit -we are all baptized into one body, -whether we be Jews or Gentiles, -whether we be bond or free; and -have been all made to drink into -one Spirit.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Heb.</span> <small>XII</small>, 18. For ye are not -come unto the mount that might -be touched, and that burned with -fire, nor unto blackness, and darkness, -and tempest,</p> - -<p>19. And the sound of a trumpet, -and the voice of words; -which voice they that heard entreated -that the word should not -be spoken to them any more:</p> - -<p>20. (For they could not endure -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_220" id="Page_220">{220}</a></span> -that which was commanded, And -if so much as a beast touch the -mountain, it shall be stoned, or -thrust through with a dart:</p> - -<p>21. And so terrible was the -sight, that Moses said, I exceedingly -fear and quake:)</p> - -<p>22. But ye are come unto mount -Sion, and unto the city of the -living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, -and to an innumerable company -of angels,</p> - -<p>23. To the general assembly -and Church of the first-born, -which are written in heaven, and -to God the Judge of all, and to -the spirits of just men made perfect,</p> - -<p>24. And to Jesus the mediator -of the new covenant, and to the -blood of sprinkling, that speaketh -better things than that of Abel.</p> - -<h4 class="smcap">3. God Dwells in the Church.</h4> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>LXXXVII</small>, 1. His foundation -is in the holy mountains.</p> - -<p>2. The Lord loveth the gates of -Zion more than all the dwellings -of Jacob.</p> - -<p>3. Glorious things are spoken -of thee, O city of God. Selah.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rev.</span> <small>I</small>, 12. And I turned to see -the voice that spake with me. -And being turned, I saw seven -golden candlesticks;</p> - -<p>13. And in the midst of the -seven candlesticks one like unto -the Son of man, clothed with a -garment down to the foot, and -girt about the paps with a golden -girdle.</p> - -<p>14. His head and his hairs were -white like wool, as white as snow; -and his eyes were as a flame of -fire;</p> - -<p>15. And his feet like unto fine -brass, as if they burned in a furnace; -and his voice as the sound -of many waters.</p> - -<p>16. And he had in his right -hand seven stars: and out of his -mouth went a sharp two-edged -sword: and his countenance was -as the sun shineth in his strength.</p> - -<p>17. And when I saw him, I fell -at his feet as dead. And he laid -his right hand upon me, saying -unto me, Fear not; I am the first -and the last:</p> - -<p>18. I am he that liveth, and -was dead; and, behold, I am alive -forever more, Amen; and have -the keys of hell and of death.</p> - -<p>19. Write the things which thou -hast seen, and the things which -are, and the things which shall -be hereafter;</p> - -<p>20. The mystery of the seven -stars which thou sawest in my -right hand, and the seven golden -candlesticks. The seven stars are -the angels of the seven churches: -and the seven candlesticks -which thou sawest are the seven -churches.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Matt.</span> <small>XXVIII</small>, 20. Teaching them -to observe all things whatsoever -I have commanded you: and, lo, -I am with you alway, even unto -the end of the world. Amen.</p> - -<h4 class="smcap">4. The Stability of the Church.</h4> - -<p><span class="smcap">Matt.</span> <small>XVI</small>, 16. And Simon Peter -answered and said, Thou art the -Christ, the Son of the living God.</p> - -<p>17. And Jesus answered and -said unto him, Blessed art thou, -Simon Bar-jona: for flesh and -blood hath not revealed it unto -thee, but my Father which is in -heaven.</p> - -<p>18. And I say also unto thee, -That thou art Peter, and upon -this rock I will build my Church; -and the gates of hell shall not -prevail against it.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>XLVI</small>, 1. God is our refuge -and strength, a very present help -in trouble.</p> - -<p>2. Therefore will not we fear, -though the earth be removed, and -though the mountains be carried -into the midst of the sea;</p> - -<p>3. Though the waters thereof -roar and be troubled, though the -mountains shake with the swelling -thereof. Selah.</p> - -<p>4. There is a river, the streams -whereof shall make glad the city -of God, the holy place of the tabernacles -of the Most High.</p> - -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_221" id="Page_221">{221}</a></span> -5. God is in the midst of her; -she shall not be moved: God shall -help her, and that right early.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>XLVI</small>, 7. The Lord of -hosts is with us; the God of Jacob -is our refuge. Selah.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>CXXV</small>, 1. They that trust -in the Lord shall be as mount -Zion, which can not be removed, -but abideth forever.</p> - -<p>2. As the mountains are round -about Jerusalem, so the Lord is -round about his people from -henceforth even forever.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Prov.</span> <small>XVIII</small>, 10. The name of -the Lord is a strong tower: the -righteous runneth into it, and is -safe.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Isaiah</span> <small>LIV</small>, 14. In righteousness -shalt thou be established: thou -shalt be far from oppression; for -thou shalt not fear: and from terror; -for it shall not come near thee.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Isaiah</span> <small>LIV</small>, 17. No weapon that -is formed against thee shall prosper; -and every tongue that shall -rise against thee in judgment thou -shalt condemn. This is the heritage -of the servants of the Lord, -and their righteousness is of me, -saith the Lord.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Isaiah</span> <small>XLIII</small>, 2. When thou -passest through the waters, I will -be with thee; and through the -rivers, they shall not overflow -thee: when thou walkest through -the fire, thou shalt not be burned; -neither shall the flame kindle -upon thee.</p> - -<p>3. For I am the Lord thy God, -the Holy One of Israel, thy Savior: -I gave Egypt for thy ransom, -Ethiopia and Seba for thee.</p> - -<p>4. Since thou wast precious in -my sight, thou hast been honorable, -and I have loved thee: therefore -will I give men for thee, and -people for thy life.</p> - -<p>5. Fear not; for I am with thee: -I will bring thy seed from the east, -and gather thee from the west:</p> - -<p>6. I will say to the north, Give -up; and to the south, Keep not -back: bring my sons from far, -and my daughters from the ends -of the earth;</p> - -<p>7. Even every one that is called -by my name: for I have created -him for my glory, I have formed -him; yea, I have made him.</p> - -<h4>5. <span class="smcap">The Church's Prosperity</span> <i>Dependent -upon the Divine Blessing</i>.</h4> - -<p><span class="smcap">Hosea</span> <small>XIV</small>, 5. I will be as the -dew unto Israel: he shall grow as -the lily, and cast forth his roots -as Lebanon.</p> - -<p>6. His branches shall spread, -and his beauty shall be as the -olive tree, and his smell as Lebanon.</p> - -<p>7. They that dwell under his -shadow shall return; they shall -revive as the corn, and grow as -the vine: the scent thereof shall -be as the wine of Lebanon.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Isaiah</span> <small>XXVII</small>, 2. In that day -sing ye unto her, A vineyard of -red wine.</p> - -<p>3. I the Lord do keep it; I will -water it every moment: lest any -hurt it, I will keep it night and -day.</p> - -<p>4. Fury is not in me: who -would set the briers and thorns -against me in battle? I would go -through them, I would burn them -together.</p> - -<p>5. Or let him take hold of my -strength, that he may make peace -with me; and he shall make -peace with me.</p> - -<p>6. He shall cause them that -come of Jacob to take root: Israel -shall blossom and bud, and -fill the face of the world with -fruit.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Phil.</span> <small>IV</small>, 13. I can do all things -through Christ which strengtheneth -me.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">John</span> <small>XV</small>, 6. I am the vine, ye -are the branches. He that abideth -in me, and I in him, the same -bringeth forth much fruit; for -without me ye can do nothing.</p> - -<h4>6. <span class="smcap">The Ultimate Universal Triumph</span> <i>of the Church</i>.</h4> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>II</small>, 8. Ask of me, and -I shall give thee the heathen -for thine inheritance, and the -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_222" id="Page_222">{222}</a></span> -uttermost parts of the earth for -thy possession.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Hab.</span> <small>II</small>, 14. Forasmuch then as -the children are partakers of flesh -and blood, he also himself likewise -took part of the same; that -through death he might destroy -him that had the power of death, -that is, the devil.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Num.</span> <small>XIV</small>, 21. But as truly as I -live, all the earth shall be filled -with the glory of the Lord.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>LXXII</small>, 18. Blessed be the -Lord God, the God of Israel, who -only doeth wondrous things.</p> - -<p>19. And blessed be his glorious -name forever: and let the whole -earth be filled with his glory. -Amen, and Amen.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Dan.</span> <small>II</small>, 34. Thou sawest till -that a stone was cut out without -hands, which smote the image -upon his feet that were of iron -and clay, and brake them to pieces.</p> - -<p>35. Then was the iron, the clay, -the brass, the silver, and the gold, -broken to pieces together, and -became like the chaff of the Summer -thrashing-floors; and the -wind carried them away, that no -place was found for them: and -the stone that smote the image -became a great mountain, and -filled the whole earth.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Dan.</span> <small>II</small>, 44. And in the days of -these kings shall the God of -heaven set up a kingdom, which -shall never be destroyed: and the -kingdom shall not be left to other -people, but it shall break in pieces -and consume all these kingdoms, -and it shall stand forever.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Dan.</span> <small>VII</small>, 13. I saw in the night -visions, and, behold, one like the -Son of man came with the clouds -of heaven, and came to the Ancient -of days, and they brought -him near before him.</p> - -<p>14. And there was given him -dominion, and glory, and a kingdom, -that all people, nations, and -languages, should serve him: his -dominion is an everlasting dominion, -which shall not pass away, -and his kingdom that which shall -not be destroyed.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>LXXII</small>, 8. He shall have -dominion also from sea to sea, and -from the river unto the ends of -the earth.</p> - -<p>9. They that dwell in the wilderness -shall bow before him; -and his enemies shall lick the -dust.</p> - -<p>10. The kings of Tarshish and -of the isles shall bring presents; -the kings of Sheba and Seba shall -offer gifts.</p> - -<p>11. Yea, all kings shall fall -down before him: all nations -shall serve him.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Isaiah</span> <small>XLIV</small>, 3. For I will pour -water upon him that is thirsty, -and floods upon the dry ground: -I will pour my Spirit upon thy -seed, and my blessing upon thine -offspring:</p> - -<p>4. And they shall spring up as -among the grass, as willows by -the watercourses.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Isaiah</span> <small>IX</small>, 7. Of the increase of -his government and peace there -shall be no end, upon the throne -of David, and upon his kingdom, -to order it, and to establish it -with judgment and with justice -from henceforth even forever. -The zeal of the Lord of hosts will -perform this.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Isaiah</span> <small>XLV</small>, 22. Look unto me, -and be ye saved, all the ends of -the earth: for I am God, and -there is none else.</p> - -<p>23. I have sworn by myself, the -word is gone out of my mouth in -righteousness, and shall not return, -That unto me every knee -shall bow, every tongue shall -swear.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Zech.</span> <small>XIV</small>, 9. And the Lord -shall be King over all the earth: -in that day shall there be one -Lord, and his name one.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Matt.</span> <small>XIII</small>, 31. Another parable -put he forth unto them, saying, -The kingdom of heaven is like to -a grain of mustard seed, which a -man took, and sowed in his field:</p> - -<p>32. Which indeed is the least -of all seeds: but when it is grown, -it is the greatest among herbs, -and becometh a tree, so that the -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_223" id="Page_223">{223}</a></span> -birds of the air come and lodge in -the branches thereof.</p> - -<p>33. Another parable spake he -unto them; The kingdom of -heaven is like unto leaven, which -a woman took, and hid in three -measures of meal, till the whole -was leavened.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>III</small>, 22. For Moses truly -said unto the fathers, A Prophet -shall the Lord your God raise up -unto you of your brethren, like -unto me; him shall ye hear in -all things whatsoever he shall -say unto you.</p> - -<p>23. And it shall come to pass, -that every soul, which will not -hear that Prophet, shall be destroyed -from among the people.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rev.</span> <small>XI</small>, 15. And the seventh -angel sounded; and there were -great voices in heaven, saying, -The kingdoms of this world are -become the kingdoms of our Lord, -and of his Christ; and he shall -reign forever and ever.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>LXXXIX</small>, 27. Also I will -make him my first-born, higher -than the kings of the earth.</p> - -<p>28. My mercy will I keep for -him forever more, and my covenant -shall stand fast with him.</p> - -<p>29. His seed also will I make to -endure forever, and his throne as -the days of heaven.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>LXXXIX</small>, 35. Once have I -sworn by my holiness that I will -not lie unto David.</p> - -<p>36. His seed shall endure forever, -and his throne as the sun -before me.</p> - -<h4 class="smcap">7. The Blessedness of Church Fellowship.</h4> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>XXXVI</small>, 8. They shall be -abundantly satisfied with the -fatness of thy house; and thou -shalt make them drink of the -river of thy pleasures.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>LXIII</small>, 1. O God, thou art -my God; early will I seek thee: -my soul thirsteth for thee, my -flesh longeth for thee in a dry -and thirsty land, where no water -is;</p> - -<p>2. To see thy power and thy -glory, so as I have seen thee in -the sanctuary.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>LXV</small>, 4. Blessed is the -man whom thou choosest, and -causest to approach unto thee, -that he may dwell in thy courts: -we shall be satisfied with the -goodness of thy house, even of -thy holy temple.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>LXXXIV</small>, 1. How amiable -are thy tabernacles, O Lord of -hosts!</p> - -<p>2. My soul longeth, yea, even -fainteth for the courts of the -Lord: my heart and my flesh -crieth out for the living God.</p> - -<p>3. Yea, the sparrow hath found -a house, and the swallow a nest -for herself, where she may lay her -young, even thine altars, O Lord -of hosts, my King, and my God.</p> - -<p>4. Blessed are they that dwell -in thy house: they will be still -praising thee. Selah.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>LXXXIV</small>, 10. For a day in -thy courts is better than a thousand. -I had rather be a doorkeeper -in the house of my God, -than to dwell in the tents of wickedness.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>LXXXVII</small>, 5. And of Zion -it shall be said, This and that man -was born in her: and the Highest -himself shall establish her.</p> - -<p>6. The Lord shall count, when -he writeth up the people, that -this man was born there. Selah.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>XCII</small>, 13. Those that be -planted in the house of the Lord -shall flourish in the courts of our -God.</p> - -<p>14. They shall still bring forth -fruit in old age; they shall be fat -and flourishing.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>XV</small>, 1. We then that are -strong ought to bear the infirmities -of the weak, and not to please -ourselves.</p> - -<p>2. Let every one of us please -his neighbor for his good to edification.</p> - -<p>3. For even Christ pleased not -himself; but, as it is written, -The reproaches of them that reproached -thee fell on me.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>XII</small>, 4. For as we have -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_224" id="Page_224">{224}</a></span> -many members in one body, and -all members have not the same -office:</p> - -<p>5. So we, being many, are one -body in Christ, and every one -members one of another.</p> - -<p>6. Having then gifts differing -according to the grace that is -given to us, whether prophecy, -let us prophesy according to the -proportion of faith;</p> - -<p>7. Or ministry, let us wait on -our ministering; or he that teacheth, -on teaching;</p> - -<p>8. Or he that exhorteth, on -exhortation: he that giveth, let -him do it with simplicity; he -that ruleth, with diligence; he -that sheweth mercy, with cheerfulness.</p> - -<p>9. Let love be without dissimulation. -Abhor that which is evil; -cleave to that which is good.</p> - -<p>10. Be kindly affectioned one -to another with brotherly love; -in honor preferring one another.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>XIV</small>, 19. Let us therefore -follow after the things which -make for peace, and things wherewith -one may edify another.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>CXXXIII</small>, 1. Behold, how -good and how pleasant it is for -brethren to dwell together in -unity!</p> - -<p>2. It is like the precious ointment -upon the head, that ran -down upon the beard, even -Aaron's beard: that went down -to the skirts of his garments.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">John</span> <small>XIII</small>, 34. A new commandment -I give unto you, that ye love -one another; as I have loved you, -that ye also love one another.</p> - -<p>35. By this shall all men know -that ye are my disciples, if ye -have love one to another.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">John</span> <small>XV</small>, 12. This is my commandment, -That ye love one another, -as I have loved you.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">John</span> <small>XVII</small>, 20. Neither pray I -for these alone, but for them also -which shall believe on me through -their word;</p> - -<p>21. That they all may be one; -as thou, Father, art in me, and I -in thee, that they also may be one -in us: that the world may believe -that thou hast sent me.</p> - -<p>22. And the glory which thou -gavest me I have given them; -that they may be one, even as we -are one.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Isaiah</span> <small>LII</small>, 8. Thy watchmen -shall lift up the voice; with the -voice together shall they sing: -for they shall see eye to eye, -when the Lord shall bring again -Zion.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>IV</small>, 32. And the multitude -of them that believed were of one -heart and of one soul: neither -said any of them that aught of -the things which he possessed -was his own; but they had all -things common.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>XV</small>, 5. Now the God of patience -and consolation grant you -to be likeminded one toward another -according to Christ Jesus:</p> - -<p>6. That ye may with one mind -and one mouth glorify God, even -the Father of our Lord Jesus -Christ.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>XII</small>, 10. Be kindly affectioned -one to another with brotherly -love; in honor preferring one -another.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Cor.</span> <small>XIII</small>, 11. Finally, brethren, -farewell. Be perfect, be of -good comfort, be of one mind, -live in peace; and the God of -love and peace shall be with you.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Eph.</span> <small>IV</small>, 1. I therefore, the prisoner -of the Lord, beseech you that -ye walk worthy of the vocation -wherewith ye are called,</p> - -<p>2. With all lowliness and meekness, -with long-suffering, forbearing -one another in love;</p> - -<p>3. Endeavoring to keep the -unity of the Spirit in the bond -of peace.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Gal.</span> <small>VI</small>, 10. As we have therefore -opportunity, let us do good -unto all men, especially unto -them who are of the household -of faith.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Eph.</span> <small>V</small>, 2. And walk in love, -as Christ also hath loved us, and -hath given himself for us an offering -and a sacrifice to God for a -sweet-smelling savor.</p> - -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_225" id="Page_225">{225}</a></span> -<span class="smcap">Phil.</span> <small>II</small>, 1. If there be therefore -any consolation in Christ, if any -comfort of love, if any fellowship -of the Spirit, if any bowels and -mercies,</p> - -<p>2. Fulfill ye my joy, that ye -be likeminded, having the same -love, being of one accord, of one -mind.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Cor.</span> <small>XII</small>, 13. For by one Spirit -are we all baptized into one body, -whether we be Jews or Gentiles, -whether we be bond or free; and -have been all made to drink into -one Spirit.</p> - -<h4 class="smcap">8. The Duties of Christians -toward Each Other.</h4> - -<p><span class="smcap">John</span> <small>XIII</small>, 34. A new commandment -I give unto you, That -ye love one another; as I have -loved you, that ye also love one -another.</p> - -<p>35. By this shall all men know -that ye are my disciples, if ye -have love one to another.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">John</span> <small>XV</small>, 12. This is my commandment, -That ye love one another, -as I have loved you.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>IV</small>, 32. And the multitude -of them that believed were of one -heart and of one soul: neither -said any of them that aught of -the things which he possessed -was his own; but they had all -things common.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">John</span> <small>XVII</small>, 20. Neither pray I -for these alone, but for them also -which shall believe on me through -their word;</p> - -<p>21. That they all may be one; -as thou, Father, art in me, and I -in thee, that they also may be one -in us: that the world may believe -that thou hast sent me.</p> - -<p>22. And the glory which thou -gavest me I have given them; -that they may be one, even as we -are one.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>XII</small>, 10. Be kindly affectioned -one to another with brotherly -love; in honor preferring one -another.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Gal.</span> <small>VI</small>, 10. As we have therefore -opportunity, let us do good -unto all men, especially unto -them who are of the household -of faith.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Cor.</span> <small>XIII</small>, 11. Finally, brethren, -farewell. Be perfect, be of -good comfort, be of one mind, -live in peace; and the God of -love and peace shall be with you.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>CXXXIII</small>, 1. Behold, how -good and how pleasant it is for -brethren to dwell together in -unity!</p> - -<p>2. It is like the precious ointment -upon the head, that ran -down upon the beard, even -Aaron's beard: that went down -to the skirts of his garments.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Phil.</span> <small>II</small>, 1. If there be therefore -any consolation in Christ, if any -comfort of love, if any fellowship -of the Spirit, if any bowels and -mercies,</p> - -<p>2. Fulfill ye my joy, that ye -be likeminded, having the same -love, being of one accord, of one -mind.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Phil.</span> <small>III</small>, 16. Nevertheless, -whereto we have already attained, -let us walk by the same -rule, let us mind the same thing.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Heb.</span> <small>XIII</small>, 1. Let brotherly love -continue.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Peter</span> <small>I</small>, 22. Seeing ye have -purified your souls in obeying the -truth through the Spirit unto unfeigned -love of the brethren, see -that ye love one another with a -pure heart fervently.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Thess.</span> <small>IV</small>, 9. With Onesimus, -a faithful and beloved brother, -who is one of you. They shall -make known unto you all things -which are done here.</p> - -<p>10. Aristarchus my fellow-prisoner -saluteth you, and Marcus, -sister's son to Barnabas, (touching -whom ye received commandments: -if he come unto you, -receive him.)</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Peter</span> <small>I</small>, 5. And besides this, -giving all diligence, add to your -faith virtue; and to virtue, knowledge;</p> - -<p>6. And to knowledge, temperance; -and to temperance, -patience; and to patience, godliness;</p> - -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_226" id="Page_226">{226}</a></span> -7. And to godliness, brotherly -kindness; and to brotherly kindness, -charity.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 John</span> <small>II</small>, 10. He that loveth -his brother abideth in the light, -and there is none occasion of -stumbling in him.</p> - -<p>11. But he that hateth his -brother is in darkness, and walketh -in darkness, and knoweth not -whither he goeth, because that -darkness hath blinded his eyes.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 John</span> <small>III</small>, 11. For this is the -message that ye heard from the -beginning, that we should love -one another.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 John</span> <small>III</small>, 14. We know that -we have passed from death unto -life, because we love the brethren. -He that loveth not his -brother abideth in death.</p> - -<p>15. Whosoever hateth his brother -is a murderer: and ye know -that no murderer hath eternal life -abiding in him.</p> - -<p>16. Hereby perceive we the love -of God, because he laid down his -life for us: and we ought to lay -down our lives for the brethren.</p> - -<p>17. But whoso hath this world's -good, and seeth his brother have -need, and shutteth up his bowels -of compassion from him, how -dwelleth the love of God in him?</p> - -<p>18. My little children, let us -not love in word, neither in -tongue; but in deed and in truth.</p> - -<p>19. And hereby we know that -we are of the truth, and shall -assure our hearts before him.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 John</span> <small>IV</small>, 7. Beloved, let us -love one another: for love is of -God; and every one that loveth -is born of God, and knoweth God.</p> - -<p>8. He that loveth not, knoweth -not God; for God is love.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 John</span> <small>IV</small>, 20. If a man say, I -love God, and hateth his brother, -he is a liar: for he that loveth -not his brother whom he hath -seen, how can he love God whom -he hath not seen?</p> - -<p>21. And this commandment -have we from him, That he who -loveth God love his brother also.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Cor.</span> <small>V</small>, 9. I wrote unto you in -an epistle not to company with -fornicators;</p> - -<p>10. Yet not altogether with the -fornicators of this world, or with -the covetous, or extortioners, or -with idolaters; for then must ye -needs go out of the world.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Eph.</span> <small>V</small>, 11. And have no fellowship -with the unfruitful works -of darkness, but rather reprove -them.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Thess.</span> <small>III</small>, 6. But now when -Timotheus came from you unto -us, and brought us good tidings -of your faith and charity, and -that ye have good remembrance -of us always, desiring greatly to -see us, as we also to see you.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Thess.</span> <small>III</small>, 14. And if any -man obey not our word by this -epistle, note that man, and have -no company with him, that he -may be ashamed.</p> - -<p>15. Yet count him not as an -enemy, but admonish him as a -brother.</p> - -<h4 class="smcap">9. The Duty of Union with the Church.</h4> - -<p><span class="smcap">Matt.</span> <small>X</small>, 32. Whosoever therefore -shall confess me before men, -him will I confess also before my -Father which is in heaven.</p> - -<p>33. But whosoever shall deny -me before men, him will I also -deny before my Father which is -in heaven.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Deut.</span> <small>XXVI</small>, 17. Thou hast -avouched the Lord this day to -be thy God, and to walk in his -ways, and to keep his statutes, -and his commandments, and his -judgments, and to hearken unto -his voice:</p> - -<p>18. And the Lord hath avouched -thee this day to be his peculiar -people, as he hath promised thee, -and that thou shouldest keep all -his commandments.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Isaiah</span> <small>XLIV</small>, 5. One shall say, I -am the Lord's; and another shall -call himself by the name of Jacob; -and another shall subscribe with -his hand unto the Lord, and surname -himself by the name of -Israel.</p> - -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_227" id="Page_227">{227}</a></span> -<span class="smcap">Matt.</span> <small>V</small>, 14. Ye are the light -of the world. A city that is set -on a hill can not be hid.</p> - -<p>15. Neither do men light a candle, -and put it under a bushel, -but on a candlestick; and it giveth -light unto all that are in the -house.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>X</small>, 9. That if thou shalt -confess with thy mouth the Lord -Jesus, and shalt believe in thine -heart that God hath raised him -from the dead, thou shalt be -saved.</p> - -<p>10. For with the heart man believeth -unto righteousness; and -with the mouth confession is -made unto salvation.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Mark</span> <small>XVI</small>, 16. He that believeth -and is baptized shall be saved; -but he that believeth not shall be -damned.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Luke</span> <small>XXII</small>, 19. And he took -bread, and gave thanks, and -brake it, and gave unto them, -saying, This is my body which -is given for you: this do in remembrance -of me.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Cor.</span> <small>XI</small>, 26. For as often as -ye eat this bread, and drink this -cup, ye do shew the Lord's death -till he come.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 John</span> <small>IV</small>, 15. Whosoever shall -confess that Jesus is the Son of -God, God dwelleth in him, and -he in God.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Tim.</span> <small>II</small>, 12. If we suffer, we -shall also reign with him: if -we deny him, he also will deny -us.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Cor.</span> <small>VI</small>, 17. Wherefore come -out from among them, and be ye -separate, saith the Lord, and -touch not the unclean thing: -and I will receive you;</p> - -<p>18. And will be a Father unto -you, and ye shall be my sons -and daughters, saith the Lord -Almighty.</p> - -<h4 class="smcap">10. Heretics and Disorderly -Persons to be Excluded.</h4> - -<p><span class="smcap">Titus</span> <small>III</small>, 10. A man that is a -heretic, after the first and second -admonition, reject;</p> - -<p>11. Knowing that he that is -such is subverted, and sinneth, -being condemned of himself.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Thess.</span> <small>III</small>, 6. Now we command -you, brethren, in the name -of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye -withdraw yourselves from every -brother that walketh disorderly, -and not after the tradition which -he received of us.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Thess.</span> <small>III</small>, 14. And if any -man obey not our word by this -epistle, note that man, and have -no company with him, that he -may be ashamed.</p> - -<p>15. Yet count him not as an -enemy, but admonish him as a -brother.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Gal.</span> <small>VI</small>, 1. Brethren, if a man -be overtaken in a fault, ye which -are spiritual, restore such a one -in the spirit of meekness; considering -thyself, lest thou also be -tempted.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rev.</span> <small>II</small>, 1. Unto the angel of -the church of Ephesus write; -These things saith he that holdeth -the seven stars in his right -hand, who walketh in the midst -of the seven golden candlesticks;</p> - -<p>2. I know thy works, and thy -labor, and thy patience, and how -thou canst not bear them which -are evil: and thou hast tried -them which say they are apostles, -and are not, and hast found -them liars.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Cor.</span> <small>V</small>, 9. Wherefore we labor, -that, whether present or absent, -we may be accepted of him.</p> - -<p>10. For 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.</p> - -<p>11. Knowing therefore the terror -of the Lord, we persuade -men; but we are made manifest -unto God; and I trust also -are made manifest in your consciences.</p> - -<p>12. For we commend not ourselves -again unto you, but give -you occasion to glory on our behalf, -that ye may have somewhat -to answer them which -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_228" id="Page_228">{228}</a></span> -glory in appearance, and not in -heart.</p> - -<p>13. For whether we be beside -ourselves, it is to God: or whether -we be sober, it is for your cause.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Matt.</span> <small>VIII</small>, 15. And he touched -her hand, and the fever left her: -and she arose, and ministered -unto them.</p> - -<p>16. When the even was come -they brought unto him many -that were possessed with devils: -and he cast out the spirits with -his word, and healed all that -were sick:</p> - -<p>17. That it might be fulfilled -which was spoken by Esaias the -prophet, saying, Himself took -our infirmities, and bare our -sicknesses.</p> - -<h4 class="smcap">11. Prayers for the Church's -Prosperity.</h4> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>CXXII</small>, 6. Pray for the -peace of Jerusalem: they shall -prosper that love thee.</p> - -<p>7. Peace be within thy walls, -and prosperity within thy palaces.</p> - -<p>8. For my brethren and companions' -sakes, I will now say, -Peace be within thee.</p> - -<p>9. Because of the house of the -Lord our God I will seek thy good.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>CXXXVII</small>, 5. If I forget -thee, O Jerusalem, let my right -hand forget her cunning.</p> - -<p>6. If I do not remember thee, -let my tongue cleave to the roof -of my mouth; if I prefer not Jerusalem -above my chief joy.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>LXXXVII</small>, 2. The Lord -loveth the gates of Zion more -than all the dwellings of Jacob.</p> - -<p>3. Glorious things are spoken -of thee, O city of God. Selah.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>LI</small>, 18. Do good in thy -good pleasure unto Zion: build -thou the walls of Jerusalem.</p> - -<p>19. Then shalt thou be pleased -with the sacrifices of righteousness, -with burnt offering and -whole burnt offering: then shall -they offer bullocks upon thine -altar.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Isaiah</span> <small>XLIX</small>, 13. Sing, O heavens; -and be joyful, O earth; and -break forth into singing, O mountains: -for the Lord hath comforted -his people, and will have mercy -upon his afflicted.</p> - -<p>14. But Zion said, The Lord -hath forsaken me, and my Lord -hath forgotten me.</p> - -<p>15. Can a woman forget her -sucking child, that she should -not have compassion on the son -of her womb? yea, they may -forget, yet will I not forget thee.</p> - -<p>16. Behold, I have graven thee -upon the palms of my hands; thy -walls are continually before me.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Eph.</span> <small>V</small>, 25. Husbands, love -your wives, even as Christ also -loved the Church, and gave himself -for it,</p> - -<p>26. That he might sanctify and -cleanse it with the washing of -water by the Word,</p> - -<p>27. That he might present it to -himself a glorious Church, not -having spot, or wrinkle, or any -such thing; but that it should be -holy and without blemish.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Isaiah</span> <small>LXII</small>, 6. I have set watchmen -upon thy walls, O Jerusalem, -which shall never hold their peace -day nor night: ye that make mention -of the Lord, keep not silence,</p> - -<p>7. And give him no rest, till he -establish, and till he make Jerusalem -a praise in the earth.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rev.</span> <small>I</small>, 5. And from Jesus -Christ, who is the faithful witness, -and the first-begotten of the dead, -and the prince of the kings of the -earth. Unto him that loved us, -and washed us from our sins in -his own blood,</p> - -<p>6. And hath made us kings -and priests unto God and his Father; -to him be glory and dominion -forever and ever. Amen.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Deut.</span> <small>VII</small>, 9. Know therefore -that the Lord thy God, he is God, -the faithful God, which keepeth -covenant and mercy with them -that love him and keep his commandments -to a thousand generations.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Deut.</span> <small>XXXII</small>, 9. For the Lord's -portion is his people; Jacob is -the lot of his inheritance.</p> - -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_229" id="Page_229">{229}</a></span> -10. He found him in a desert -land, and in the waste howling -wilderness; he led him about, he -instructed him, he kept him as -the apple of his eye.</p> - -<p>11. As an eagle stirreth up her -nest, fluttereth over her young, -spreadeth abroad her wings, taketh -them, beareth them on her -wings:</p> - -<p>12. So the Lord alone did lead -him, and there was no strange -god with him.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Neh.</span> <small>IX</small>, 16. But they and our -fathers dealt proudly, and hardened -their necks, and hearkened -not to thy commandments,</p> - -<p>17. And refused to obey, neither -were mindful of thy wonders that -thou didst among them; but -hardened their necks, and in -their rebellion appointed a captain -to return to their bondage: -but thou art a God ready to pardon, -gracious and merciful, slow -to anger, and of great kindness, -and forsookest them not.</p> - -<p>18. Yea, when they had made -them a molten calf, and said, This -is thy god that brought thee up -out of Egypt, and had wrought -great provocations;</p> - -<p>19. Yet thou in thy manifold -mercies forsookest them not in -the wilderness: the pillar of the -cloud departed not from them by -day, to lead them in the way; -neither the pillar of fire by night, -to shew them light, and the way -wherein they should go.</p> - -<p>20. Thou gavest also thy good -Spirit to instruct them, and withheldest -not thy manna from their -mouth, and gavest them water for -their thirst.</p> - -<p>21. Yea, forty years didst thou -sustain them in the wilderness, so -that they lacked nothing; their -clothes waxed not old, and their -feet swelled not.</p> - -<h4 class="smcap">12. Limits of Christian Fellowship.</h4> - -<p><span class="smcap">Eph.</span> <small>V</small>, 11. And have no fellowship -with the unfruitful works -of darkness, but rather reprove -them.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Thess.</span> <small>III</small>, 6. Now we command -you, brethren, in the name -of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye -withdraw yourselves from every -brother that walketh disorderly, -and not after the tradition which -he received of us.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Thess.</span> <small>III</small>, 14. And if any man -obey not our word by this epistle, -note that man, and have no company -with him, that he may be -ashamed.</p> - -<p>15. Yet count him not as an enemy, -but admonish him as a -brother.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Tim.</span> <small>III</small>, 1. This know also, -that in the last days perilous -times shall come.</p> - -<p>2. For men shall be lovers of -their own selves, covetous, boasters, -proud, blasphemers, disobedient -to parents, unthankful, -unholy,</p> - -<p>3. Without natural affection, -truce-breakers, false accusers, incontinent, -fierce, despisers of -those that are good,</p> - -<p>4. Traitors, heady, highminded, -lovers of pleasure more than lovers -of God;</p> - -<p>5. Having a form of godliness, -but denying the power thereof: -from such turn away.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Matt.</span> <small>X</small>, 11. And into whatsoever -city or town ye shall enter, -inquire who in it is worthy; and -there abide till ye go thence.</p> - -<p>12. And when ye come into a -house, salute it.</p> - -<p>13. And if the house be worthy, -let your peace come upon it: -but if it be not worthy, let your -peace return to you.</p> - -<p>14. And whosoever shall not -receive you, nor hear your words, -when ye depart out of that house -or city, shake off the dust of your -feet.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Cor.</span> <small>V</small>, 9. Wherefore we labor, -that, whether present or -absent, we may be accepted of -him.</p> - -<p>10. For we must all appear before -the judgment-seat of Christ; -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_230" id="Page_230">{230}</a></span> -that every one may receive the -things done in his body, according -to that he hath done, whether -it be good or bad.</p> - -<p>11. Knowing therefore the terror -of the Lord, we persuade men; -but we are made manifest unto -God; and I trust also are made -manifest in your consciences.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 John</span>, 10. If there come any -unto you, and bring not this -doctrine, receive him not into -your house, neither bid him God -speed:</p> - -<p>11. For he that biddeth him -God speed is partaker of his evil -deeds.</p> - -<h4 class="smcap">13. The Church Missionary in -its Constitution.</h4> - -<p><span class="smcap">Matt.</span> <small>XXVIII</small>, 19. Go ye therefore, -and teach all nations, baptizing -them in the name of the -Father, and of the Son, and of -the Holy Ghost:</p> - -<p>20. Teaching them to observe -all things whatsoever I have -commanded you: and, lo, I am -with you alway, even unto the -end of the world. Amen.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Mark</span> <small>XVI</small>, 15. And he said unto -them, Go ye into all the world, -and preach the Gospel to every -creature.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>XXVI</small>, 16. But rise, and -stand upon thy feet: for I have -appeared unto thee for this purpose, -to make thee a minister and -a witness both of these things -which thou hast seen, and of -those things in the which I will -appear unto thee;</p> - -<p>17. Delivering thee from the -people, and from the Gentiles, -unto whom now I send thee,</p> - -<p>18. To open their eyes, and to -turn them from darkness to light, -and from the power of Satan unto -God, that they may receive forgiveness -of sins, and inheritance -among them which are sanctified -by faith that is in me.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>X</small>, 14. How then shall -they call on him in whom they -have not believed? and how shall -they believe in him of whom they -have not heard? and how shall -they hear without a preacher?</p> - -<p>15. And how shall they preach -except they be sent? as it is written, -How beautiful are the feet -of them that preach the Gospel of -peace, and bring glad tidings of -good things!</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Luke</span> <small>XXI</small>, 15. For I will give -you a mouth and wisdom, which -all your adversaries shall not be -able to gainsay nor resist.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">John</span> <small>XIII</small>, 20. Verily, verily, I -say unto you, He that receiveth -whomsoever I send receiveth me; -and he that receiveth me receiveth -him that sent me.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Luke</span> <small>X</small>, 16. He that heareth -you heareth me; and he that -despiseth you despiseth me; and -he that despiseth me despiseth -him that sent me.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Cor.</span> <small>IX</small>, 11. If we have sown -unto you spiritual things, is it a -great thing if we shall reap your -carnal things?</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Isaiah</span> <small>VI</small>, 9. And he said, Go, -and tell this people, Hear ye indeed, -but understand not; and -see ye indeed, but perceive not.</p> - -<p>10. Make the heart of this people -fat, and make their ears heavy, -and shut their eyes; lest they see -with their eyes, and hear with -their ears, and understand with -their heart, and convert, and be -healed.</p> - -<p>11. Then said I, Lord, how -long? And he answered, Until -the cities be wasted without inhabitant, -and the houses without -man, and the land be utterly desolate.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">John</span> <small>XII</small>, 37. But though he -had done so many miracles before -them, yet they believed not -on him:</p> - -<p>38. That the saying of Esaias -the prophet might be fulfilled, -which he spake, Lord, who hath -believed our report? and to whom -hath the arm of the Lord been -revealed?</p> - -<p>39. Therefore they could not believe, -because that Esaias said -again,</p> - -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_231" id="Page_231">{231}</a></span> -40. He hath blinded their eyes, -and hardened their heart; that -they should not see with their -eyes, nor understand with their -heart, and be converted, and I -should heal them.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>XIII</small>, 46. Then Paul and -Barnabas waxed bold, and said, -It was necessary that the Word -of God should first have been -spoken to you: but seeing ye put -it from you, and judge yourselves -unworthy of everlasting life, lo, -we turn to the Gentiles.</p> - -<hr /> - -<h3>CHAPTER II.<br /> -<small>THE MINISTRY.</small></h3> - -<h4 class="smcap">1. Ministers are Called of God.</h4> - -<p><span class="smcap">Mark</span> <small>XVI</small>, 15. And he said unto -them, Go ye into all the world, -and preach the Gospel to every -creature.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Luke</span> <small>X</small>, 1. After these things -the Lord appointed other seventy -also, and sent them two and two -before his face into every city and -place, whither he himself would -come.</p> - -<p>2. Therefore said he unto them, -The harvest truly is great, but -the laborers are few: pray ye -therefore the Lord of the harvest, -that he would send forth laborers -into his harvest.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Isaiah</span> <small>LXII</small>, 2. And the Gentiles -shall see thy righteousness, and -all kings thy glory: and thou -shalt be called by a new name, -which the mouth of the Lord -shall name.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Mal.</span> <small>II</small>, 7. For the priest's lips -should keep knowledge, and they -should seek the law at his mouth: -for he is the messenger of the -Lord of hosts.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>XX</small>, 24. But none of these -things move me, neither count I -my life dear unto myself, so that -I might finish my course with -joy, and the ministry, which I -have received of the Lord Jesus, -to testify the Gospel of the grace -of God.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>XII</small>, 6. Having then gifts -differing according to the grace -that is given to us, whether -prophecy, let us prophesy according -to the portion of faith;</p> - -<p>7. Or ministry, let us wait on -our ministering; or he that teacheth, -on teaching;</p> - -<p>8. Or he that exhorteth, on exhortation: -he that giveth, let him -do it with simplicity; he that -ruleth, with diligence; he that -sheweth mercy, with cheerfulness.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Cor.</span> <small>V</small>, 18. And all things are -of God, who hath reconciled us to -himself by Jesus Christ, and hath -given to us the ministry of reconciliation.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Tim.</span> <small>I</small>, 12. And I thank Christ -Jesus our Lord, who hath enabled -me, for that he counted me faithful, -putting me into the ministry.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Col.</span> <small>IV</small>, 17. And say to Archippus, -Take heed to the ministry -which thou hast received in the -Lord, that thou fulfill it.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Titus</span> <small>I</small>, 3. But hath in due -times manifested his word through -preaching, which is committed -unto me according to the commandment -of God our Savior.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Jer.</span> <small>III</small>, 15. And I will give you -pastors according to mine heart, -which shall feed you with knowledge -and understanding.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>XXVI</small>, 16. But rise, and -stand upon thy feet: for I have -appeared unto thee for this purpose, -to make thee a minister and -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_232" id="Page_232">{232}</a></span> -a witness both of these things -which thou hast seen, and of -those things in the which I will -appear unto thee:</p> - -<p>17. Delivering thee from the -people, and from the Gentiles, -unto whom now I send thee,</p> - -<p>18. To open their eyes, and to -turn them from darkness to light, -and from the power of Satan unto -God, that they may receive forgiveness -of sins, and inheritance -among them which are sanctified -by faith that is in me.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>X</small>, 14. How then shall they -call on him in whom they have -not believed? and how shall they -believe in him of whom they have -not heard? and how shall they -hear without a preacher?</p> - -<p>15. And how shall they preach, -except they be sent? as it is written, -How beautiful are the feet of -them that preach the Gospel of -peace, and bring glad tidings of -good things!</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Ezek.</span> <small>III</small>, 17. Son of man, I -have made thee a watchman unto -the house of Israel: therefore -hear the Word at my mouth, and -give them warning from me.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Cor.</span> <small>I</small>, 21. Now he which -stablisheth us with you in Christ, -and hath anointed us, is God.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Cor.</span> <small>V</small>, 20. Now then we are -embassadors for Christ, as though -God did beseech you by us: we -pray you in Christ's stead, be ye -reconciled to God.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Eph.</span> <small>IV</small>, 11. And he gave some, -apostles; and some, prophets; -and some, evangelists; and some, -pastors and teachers;</p> - -<p>12. For the perfecting of the -saints, for the work of the ministry, -for the edifying of the body -of Christ:</p> - -<p>13. Till we all come in the unity -of the faith, and of the knowledge -of the Son of God, unto a -perfect man, unto the measure of -the stature of the fullness of -Christ.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Matt.</span> <small>X</small>, 16. Behold, I send -you forth as sheep in the midst -of wolves: be ye therefore wise -as serpents, and harmless as -doves.</p> - -<p>17. But beware of men: for -they will deliver you up to the -councils, and they will scourge -you in their synagogues.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>XX</small>, 28. Take heed therefore -unto yourselves, and to all -the flock, over the which the Holy -Ghost hath made you overseers, -to feed the Church of God, which -he hath purchased with his own -blood.</p> - -<p>29. For I know this, that after -my departing shall grievous -wolves enter in among you, not -sparing the flock.</p> - -<p>30. Also of your own selves -shall men arise, speaking perverse -things, to draw away disciples -after them.</p> - -<p>31. Therefore watch, and remember, -that by the space of -three years I ceased not to warn -every one night and day with -tears.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Cor.</span> <small>IV</small>, 1. Let a man so account -of us, as of the ministers -of Christ, and stewards of the -mysteries of God.</p> - -<p>2. Moreover it is required in -stewards, that a man be found -faithful.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Cor.</span> <small>IX</small>, 16. For though I -preach the Gospel, I have nothing -to glory of: for necessity is laid -upon me; yea, woe is unto me, -if I preach not the Gospel!</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Gal.</span> <small>I</small>, 10. For do I now persuade -men, or God? or do I seek -to please men? for if I yet pleased -men, I should not be the servant -of Christ.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Tim.</span> <small>II</small>, 15. Study to shew -thyself approved unto God, a -workman that needeth not to be -ashamed, rightly dividing the -word of truth.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Tim.</span> <small>IV</small>, 1. I charge thee -therefore before God, and the -Lord Jesus Christ, who shall -judge the quick and the dead -at his appearing and his kingdom;</p> - -<p>2. Preach the Word; be instant -in season, out of season; reprove, -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_233" id="Page_233">{233}</a></span> -rebuke, exhort with all long-suffering -and doctrine.</p> - -<p>3. For the time will come when -they will not endure sound doctrine; -but after their own lusts -shall they heap to themselves -teachers, having itching ears;</p> - -<p>4. And they shall turn away -their ears from the truth, and -shall be turned unto fables.</p> - -<p>5. But watch thou in all things, -endure afflictions, do the work of -an evangelist, make full proof of -thy ministry.</p> - -<h4 class="smcap">2. The Preaching of the Gospel the Great Instrument<br /> -of Human Salvation.</h4> - -<p><span class="smcap">Neh.</span> <small>VI</small>, 6. Wherein was written, -It is reported among the -heathen, and Gashmu saith it, -that thou and the Jews think to -rebel: for which cause thou buildest -the wall, that thou mayest be -their king, according to these -words.</p> - -<p>7. And thou hast also appointed -prophets to preach of thee at Jerusalem, -saying, There is a king -in Judah: and now shall it be reported -to the king according to -these words. Come now therefore, -and let us take counsel -together.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Isaiah</span> <small>LXI</small>, 1. The Spirit of the -Lord God is upon me; because -the Lord hath anointed me to -preach good tidings unto the -meek; he hath sent me to bind -up the broken-hearted, to proclaim -liberty to the captives, and -the opening of the prison to them -that are bound;</p> - -<p>2. To proclaim the acceptable -year of the Lord, and the day of -vengeance of our God; to comfort -all that mourn;</p> - -<p>3. To appoint unto them that -mourn in Zion, to give unto them -beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for -mourning, the garment of praise -for the spirit of heaviness; that -they might be called trees of -righteousness, The planting of -the Lord, that he might be glorified.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Mark</span> <small>I</small>, 4. John did baptize in -the wilderness, and preach the -baptism of repentance for the remission -of sins.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Luke</span> <small>IV</small>, 18. The Spirit of the -Lord is upon me, because he hath -anointed me to preach the Gospel -to the poor; he hath sent me -to heal the broken-hearted, to -preach deliverance to the captives, -and recovering of sight to -the blind, to set at liberty them -that are bruised,</p> - -<p>19. To preach the acceptable -year of the Lord.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>X</small>, 42. And he commanded -us to preach unto the people, and -to testify that it is he which was -ordained of God to be the Judge -of quick and dead.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>X</small>, 8. But what saith it? -The Word is nigh thee, even in -thy mouth, and in thy heart: -that is, the word of faith, which -we preach;</p> - -<p>9. That if thou shalt confess -with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, -and shalt believe in thine heart -that God hath raised him from -the dead, thou shalt be saved.</p> - -<p>10. For with the heart man believeth -unto righteousness; and -with the mouth confession is made -unto salvation.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>V</small>, 42. And daily in the -temple, and in every house, they -ceased not to teach and preach -Jesus Christ.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Cor.</span> <small>IV</small>, 5. For we preach not -ourselves, but Christ Jesus the -Lord; and ourselves your servants -for Jesus' sake.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Tim.</span> <small>IV</small>, 15. Of whom be thou -ware also; for he hath greatly -withstood our words.</p> - -<p>16. At my first answer no man -stood with me, but all men forsook -me: I pray God that it may -not be laid to their charge.</p> - -<p>17. Notwithstanding the Lord -stood with me, and strengthened -me; that by me the preaching -might be fully known, and that -all the Gentiles might hear: and -I was delivered out of the mouth -of the lion.</p> - -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_234" id="Page_234">{234}</a></span> -18. And the Lord shall deliver -me from every evil work, and will -preserve me unto his heavenly -kingdom: to whom be glory forever -and ever. Amen.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Luke</span> <small>IX</small>, 60. Jesus said unto -him, Let the dead bury their -dead: but go thou and preach -the kingdom of God.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>XVII</small>, 3. Opening and alleging, -that Christ must needs -have suffered, and risen again -from the dead; and that this Jesus, -whom I preach unto you, is -Christ.</p> - -<p>4. And some of them believed, -and consorted with Paul and Silas; -and of the devout Greeks a -great multitude, and of the chief -women not a few.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>III</small>, 8. And he leaping up -stood, and walked, and entered -with them into the temple, walking, -and leaping, and praising -God.</p> - -<p>9. And all the people saw him -walking and praising God.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Col.</span> <small>I</small>, 25. Whereof I am made -a minister, according to the dispensation -of God which is given -to me for you, to fulfill the Word -of God;</p> - -<p>26. Even the mystery which -hath been hid from ages and from -generations, but now is made -manifest to his saints:</p> - -<p>27. To whom God would make -known what is the riches of the -glory of this mystery among the -Gentiles; which is Christ in you, -the hope of glory:</p> - -<p>28. Whom we preach, warning -every man, and teaching every -man in all wisdom; that we may -present every man perfect in -Christ Jesus:</p> - -<p>29. Whereunto I also labor, -striving according to his working, -which worketh in me mightily.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Luke</span> <small>XXIV</small>, 47. And that repentance -and remission of sins -should be preached in his name -among all nations, beginning at -Jerusalem.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>XIII</small>, 38. Be it known unto -you therefore, men and brethren, -that through this man is preached -unto you the forgiveness of sins:</p> - -<p>39. And by him all that believe -are justified from all things, from -which ye could not be justified by -the law of Moses.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Cor.</span> <small>XV</small>, 1. Moreover, brethren, -I declare unto you the Gospel -which I preached unto you, which -also ye have received, and wherein -ye stand;</p> - -<p>2. By which also ye are saved, -if ye keep in memory what I -preached unto you, unless ye -have believed in vain.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Gal.</span> <small>I</small>, 16. To reveal his Son -in me, that I might preach him -among the heathen; immediately -I conferred not with flesh and -blood.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Eph.</span> <small>II</small>, 17. And came and -preached peace to you which -were afar off, and to them that -were nigh.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Heb.</span> <small>IV</small>, 2. For unto us was the -Gospel preached, as well as unto -them: but the Word preached did -not profit them, not being mixed -with faith in them that heard it.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Heb.</span> <small>IV</small>, 6. Seeing therefore it -remaineth that some must enter -therein, and they to whom it was -first preached entered not in because -of unbelief.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Col.</span> <small>I</small>, 23. If ye continue in -the faith grounded and settled, -and be not moved away from -the hope of the Gospel, which -ye have heard, and which was -preached to every creature which -is under heaven; whereof I Paul -am made a minister.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>X</small>, 36. The word which -God sent unto the children of -Israel, preaching peace by Jesus -Christ: (he is Lord of all.)</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>X</small>, 25. And as Peter was -coming in, Cornelius met him, -and fell down at his feet, and -worshiped him.</p> - -<p>26. But Peter took him up, saying, -Stand up; I myself also am -a man.</p> - -<p>27. And as he talked with him, -he went in, and found many that -were come together.</p> - -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_235" id="Page_235">{235}</a></span> -<span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>XVII</small>, 18. Then certain -philosophers of the Epicureans, -and of the Stoics, encountered -him. And some said, What will -this babbler say? other some, -He seemeth to be a setter forth -of strange gods: because he -preached unto them Jesus, and -the resurrection.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Cor.</span> <small>IV</small>, 1. Therefore, seeing -we have this ministry, as we -have received mercy, we faint -not;</p> - -<p>2. But have renounced the -hidden things of dishonesty, not -walking in craftiness, nor handling -the Word of God deceitfully; -but, by manifestation of the truth, -commending ourselves to every -man's conscience in the sight of -God.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Cor.</span> <small>V</small>, 20. Now then we are -embassadors for Christ, as though -God did beseech you by us: we -pray you in Christ's stead, be ye -reconciled to God.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Thess.</span> <small>II</small>, 3. For our exhortation -was not of deceit, nor of uncleanness, -nor in guile:</p> - -<p>4. But as we were allowed of -God to be put in trust with the -Gospel, even so we speak; not as -pleasing men, but God, which -trieth our hearts.</p> - -<p>5. For neither at any time used -we flattering words, as ye know, -nor a cloak of covetousness; God -is witness.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Tim.</span> <small>II</small>, 15. Study to show -thyself approved unto God, a -workman that needeth not to be -ashamed, rightly dividing the -word of truth.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Tim.</span> <small>IV</small>, 1. I charge thee -therefore before God, and the -Lord Jesus Christ, who shall -judge the quick and the dead -at his appearing and his kingdom;</p> - -<p>2. Preach the Word; be instant -in season, out of season; reprove, -rebuke, exhort with all long-suffering -and doctrine.</p> - -<p>3. For the time will come when -they will not endure sound doctrine; -but after their own lusts -shall they heap to themselves -teachers, having itching ears;</p> - -<p>4. And they shall turn away -their ears from the truth, and -shall be turned unto fables.</p> - -<p>5. But watch thou in all things, -endure afflictions, do the work of -an evangelist, make full proof of -thy ministry.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Peter</span> <small>IV</small>, 11. If any man -speak, let him speak as the oracles -of God; if any man minister, -let him do it as of the ability -which God giveth; that God in all -things may be glorified through -Jesus Christ: to whom be praise -and dominion forever and ever. -Amen.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Matt.</span> <small>XVIII</small>, 19. And when he -saw a fig-tree in the way, he came -to it, and found nothing thereon, -but leaves only, and said unto it, -Let no fruit grow on thee henceforward -forever. And presently -the fig-tree withered away.</p> - -<p>20. And when the disciples -saw it, they marveled, saying, -How soon is the fig-tree withered -away!</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Ezek</span>. <small>III</small>, 9. As an adamant -harder than flint have I made -thy forehead: fear them not, neither -be dismayed at their looks, -though they be a rebellious house.</p> - -<p>10. Moreover he said unto me, -Son of man, all my words that I -shall speak unto thee receive in -thine heart, and hear with thine -ears.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Ezek.</span> <small>II</small>, 7. And thou shalt -speak my words unto them, -whether they will hear, or -whether they will forbear: for -they are most rebellious.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Neh.</span> <small>VIII</small>, 8. So they read in -the book in the law of God distinctly, -and gave the sense, and -caused them to understand the -reading.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Jer.</span> <small>XXIII</small>, 28. The prophet -that hath a dream, let him tell -a dream; and he that hath my -word, let him speak my word -faithfully. What is the chaff to -the wheat? saith the Lord.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Cor.</span> <small>I</small>, 21. For after that in -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_236" id="Page_236">{236}</a></span> -the wisdom of God the world by -wisdom knew not God, it pleased -God by the foolishness of preaching -to save them that believe.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Deut.</span> <small>XXXIII</small>, 10. They shall -teach Jacob thy judgments, and -Israel thy law: they shall put -incense before thee, and whole -burnt-sacrifice upon thine altar.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Eccl.</span> <small>XII</small>, 9. And moreover, -because the Preacher was wise, -he still taught the people knowledge; -yea, he gave good heed, -and sought out, and set in order -many proverbs.</p> - -<h4 class="smcap">3. Ministers to be Supported.</h4> - -<p><span class="smcap">Num.</span> <small>XVIII</small>, 21. And, behold, I -have given the children of Levi -all the tenth in Israel for an inheritance, -for their service which -they serve, even the service of -the tabernacle of the congregation.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Deut.</span> <small>XII</small>, 19. Take heed to -thyself that thou forsake not the -Levite as long as thou livest upon -the earth.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Mal.</span> <small>III</small>, 9. Ye are cursed with -a curse: for ye have robbed me, -even this whole nation.</p> - -<p>10. Bring ye all the tithes into -the store-house, that there may be -meat in mine house, and prove -me now herewith, saith the Lord -of hosts, if I will not open you -the windows of heaven, and pour -you out a blessing, that there -shall not be room enough to receive -it.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Matt.</span> <small>X</small>, 9. Provide neither -gold, nor silver, nor brass in -your purses;</p> - -<p>10. Nor scrip for your journey, -neither two coats, neither shoes, -nor yet staves: for the workman -is worthy of his meat.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Matt.</span> <small>X</small>, 40. He that receiveth -you receiveth me; and he that -receiveth me receiveth him that -sent me.</p> - -<p>41. He that receiveth a prophet -in the name of a prophet shall -receive a prophet's reward; and -he that receiveth a righteous -man in the name of a righteous -man shall receive a righteous -man's reward.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Luke</span> <small>X</small>, 16. He that heareth -you heareth me; and he that despiseth -you despiseth me; and he -that despiseth me despiseth him -that sent me.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Cor.</span> <small>IX</small>, 11. If we have sown -unto you spiritual things, is it a -great thing if we shall reap your -carnal things?</p> - -<p>12. If others be partakers of -this power over you, are not we -rather? Nevertheless we have -not used this power; but suffer -all things, lest we should hinder -the Gospel of Christ.</p> - -<p>13. Do ye not know that they -which minister about holy things -live of the things of the temple? -and they which wait at the altar -are partakers with the altar?</p> - -<p>14. Even so hath the Lord ordained -that they which preach -the Gospel should live of the -Gospel?</p> - -<p>15. But I have used none of -these things: neither have I written -these things, that it should be -so done unto me: for it were better -for me to die, than that any -man should make my glorying -void.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Gal.</span> <small>VI</small>, 6. Let him that is -taught in the word communicate -unto him that teacheth in -all good things.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Thess.</span> <small>V</small>, 12. And we beseech -you, brethren, to know -them which labor among you, -and are over you in the Lord, -and admonish you;</p> - -<p>13. And to esteem them very -highly in love for their work's -sake. And be at peace among -yourselves.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Tim.</span> <small>V</small>, 17. Let the elders -that rule well be counted worthy -of double honor, especially they -who labor in the word and doctrine.</p> - -<p>18. For the Scripture saith, -Thou shalt not muzzle the ox -that treadeth out the corn. And, -The laborer is worthy of his reward.</p> - -<div class="pagenum"><a name="Page_237" id="Page_237">{237}</a></div> - -<h4>4. Different Orders in the Ministry.</h4> - -<p><span class="smcap">Philemon</span>, 1. Paul, a prisoner -of Jesus Christ, and Timothy -our brother, unto Philemon our -dearly beloved, and fellow-laborer.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Tim.</span> <small>III</small>, 8. Likewise must -the deacons be grave, not double-tongued, -not given to much wine, -not greedy of filthy lucre.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Tim.</span> <small>III</small>, 10. And let these -also first be proved; then let -them use the office of a deacon, -being found blameless.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Tim.</span> <small>III</small>, 12. Let the deacons -be the husbands of one wife, ruling -their children and their own -houses well.</p> - -<p>13. For they that have used the -office of a deacon well purchase -to themselves a good degree, and -great boldness in the faith which -is in Christ Jesus.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Tim.</span> <small>V</small>, 1. Rebuke not an elder, -but entreat him as a father; and -the younger men as brethren.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Tim.</span> <small>V</small>, 17. Let the elders -that rule well be counted worthy -of double honor, especially they -who labor in the word and doctrine.</p> - -<p>18. For the Scripture saith, -Thou shalt not muzzle the ox -that treadeth out the corn. And, -The laborer is worthy of his reward.</p> - -<p>19. Against an elder receive -not an accusation, but before two -or three witnesses.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Pet.</span> <small>V</small>, 1. The elders which -are among you I exhort, who am -also an elder, and a witness of -the sufferings of Christ, and also -a partaker of the glory that shall -be revealed.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 John</span>, 1. The elder unto the -elect lady and her children, whom -I love in the truth; and not I -only, but also all they that have -known the truth.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">3 John</span>, 1. The elder unto the -well-beloved Gaius, whom I love -in the truth.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Tim.</span> <small>III</small>, 2. For men shall be -lovers of their own selves, covetous, -boasters, proud, blasphemers, -disobedient to parents, unthankful, -unholy,</p> - -<p>3. Without natural affection, -trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent, -fierce, despisers of -those that are good,</p> - -<p>4. Traitors, heady, highminded, -lovers of pleasures more than -lovers of God;</p> - -<p>5. Having a form of godliness, -but denying the power thereof: -from such turn away.</p> - -<p>6. For of this sort are they -which creep into houses, and lead -captive silly women laden with -sins, led away with divers lusts,</p> - -<p>7. Ever learning, and never -able to come to the knowledge of -the truth.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Eph.</span> <small>IV</small>, 11. And he gave some, -apostles; and some, prophets; -and some, evangelists; and some, -pastors and teachers;</p> - -<p>12. For the perfecting of the -saints, for the work of the ministry, -for the edifying of the body -of Christ:</p> - -<p>13. Till we all come in the unity -of the faith, and of the knowledge -of the Son of God, unto a -perfect man, unto the measure of -the stature of the fullness of -Christ.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Titus</span> <i>I</i>, 5. For this cause left I -thee in Crete, that thou shouldest -set in order the things that are -wanting, and ordain elders in -every city, as I had appointed -thee:</p> - -<p>6. If any be blameless, the husband -of one wife, having faithful -children not accused of riot or -unruly.</p> - -<p>7. For a bishop must be blameless, -as the steward of God; not -self-willed, not soon angry, not -given to wine, no striker, not -given to filthy lucre;</p> - -<p>8. But a lover of hospitality, a -lover of good men, sober, just, -holy, temperate;</p> - -<p>9. Holding fast the faithful -Word as he hath been taught, -that he may be able by sound -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_238" id="Page_238">{238}</a></span> -doctrine both to exhort and to -convince the gainsayers.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Phil.</span> <small>I</small>, 1. Paul and Timotheus, -the servants of Jesus Christ, to -all the saints in Christ Jesus -which are at Philippi, with the -bishops and deacons.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Tim.</span> <small>III</small>, 1. This is a true saying, -If a man desire the office -of a bishop, he desireth a good -work.</p> - -<h4 class="smcap">5. Ministers to be Examples to the Church.</h4> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Thess.</span> <small>II</small>, 10. Ye are witnesses, -and God also, how holily, -and justly, and unblamably we -behaved ourselves among you -that believe.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Tim.</span> <small>IV</small>, 12. Let no man despise -thy youth; but be thou an -example of the believers, in word, -in conversation, in charity, in -spirit, in faith, in purity.</p> - -<p>13. Till I come, give attendance -to reading, to exhortation, to doctrine.</p> - -<p>14. Neglect not the gift that is -in thee, which was given thee by -prophecy, with the laying on of -the hands of the presbytery.</p> - -<p>15. Meditate upon these things; -give thyself wholly to them; that -thy profiting may appear to -all.</p> - -<p>16. Take heed unto thyself, and -unto the doctrine; continue in -them: for in doing this thou shalt -both save thyself, and them that -hear thee.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Tim.</span> <small>II</small>, 3. Thou therefore endure -hardness, as a good soldier -of Jesus Christ.</p> - -<p>4. No man that warreth entangleth -himself with the affairs of -this life; that he may please him -who hath chosen him to be a -soldier.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Tim.</span> <small>IV</small>, 5. But watch thou -in all things, endure afflictions, -do the work of an evangelist, -make full proof of thy ministry.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Titus</span> <small>II</small>, 7. In all things shewing -thyself a pattern of good -works: in doctrine shewing uncorruptness, -gravity, sincerity,</p> - -<p>8. Sound speech, that can not -be condemned; that he that is of -the contrary part may be ashamed, -having no evil thing to say of -you.</p> - -<hr /> - -<h3>CHAPTER III.<br /> -<small>CHRISTIAN BAPTISM.</small></h3> - -<p class="center">BAPTISM.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Christian</span> baptism is a sacrament instituted by -Christ himself. The authority and obligation of baptism, -as a universal ordinance of the Christian Church, -is derived from the commission of Christ, "Go ye, therefore, -and teach all nations; baptizing them in the name -of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost."</p> - -<p>That baptism is obligatory is evident from the -example of Christ, who, by his disciples, baptized -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_239" id="Page_239">{239}</a></span> -many that by his miracles and discourses were brought -to profess faith in him as the Messiah, from his command -to his apostles after the resurrection, and from -the practice of the apostles themselves. That it was -administered to all Gentile converts, and not confined -to the Jews, appears from Matthew xxviii, 19, 20: "Go -ye, therefore, and teach all nations; baptizing them in -the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the -Holy Ghost: teaching them to observe all things whatsoever -I have commanded you; and, lo, I am with you -always, even unto the end of the world;" and from Acts -x, 47: "Can any man forbid water, that these should -not be baptized, who have received the Holy Ghost as -well as we;" and that the baptism of the Spirit did not -supersede water baptism appears clearly to have been -the judgment of Peter and of those that were with him.</p> - -<p><i>As to the design and benefits of baptism</i> various views -are held by different bodies of professing Christians. -The following are the principal ones:</p> - -<p>1. <i>That it is a direct instrument of grace.</i> This is the -view of the Roman and Eastern Churches, and of what -is known as the High Church Party in the Protestant -Episcopal and Lutheran Churches, and also of the Reformers -or Campbellites, who regard baptism as the -remitting ordinance of the Gospel, or the appointed -means through which the penitent sinner obtains the -assurance of that remission of sins purchased by the -death of Christ.</p> - -<p>2. That held by the Socinians; which is, "<i>That baptism -is neither an instrument nor seal of grace, but simply a -ceremony of initiation into Church membership.</i>"</p> - -<p>3. <i>That it is a token of regeneration</i>, to be received -only by those who are really regenerated. This is the -view held by the Baptists.</p> - -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_240" id="Page_240">{240}</a></span> -4. <i>That it is a symbol of purification</i>, the use of which -simply announces that the religion of Christ is a purifying -religion. This opinion is held generally by Congregationalists.</p> - -<p>5. <i>That it is a rite of initiation into the visible Church, -and that, though not an instrument, it is a seal of grace.</i> -This is the view taken by a majority of the confessions -of the Reformed Churches.</p> - -<p>The Westminster Confession holds that "baptism is -a sacrament of the New Testament, ordained by Jesus -Christ, not only for the solemn admission of the party -baptized into the visible Church, but also to be unto him -a sign and seal of the covenant of grace, of his ingrafting -into Christ, of regeneration, of remission of sins, -and of his giving up to God through Jesus Christ to -walk in newness of life; which sacrament is by Christ's -own appointment, to be continued in the Church to the -end of the world."</p> - -<p>In the seventeenth article of the Methodist Episcopal -Church, it is declared that "baptism is not only a -sign of profession and mark of difference whereby -Christian men are distinguished from others that are -not baptized, but it is also a sign of regeneration, or the -new birth. The baptism of children is to be retained -in the Church." The same language is substantially -used in the Articles of Religion of the Church of -England, and with some addition by the Protestant -Episcopal Church in the United States of America.</p> - -<p>Richard Watson, in his Institutes, Vol. II, page -646, says: "Baptism introduces the adult believer into -the covenant of grace and Church of Christ, and is -the seal and pledge to him, on the part of God, of the -fulfillment of all its provisions in time and in eternity; -while on his part he takes on him the obligation of -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_241" id="Page_241">{241}</a></span> -steadfast faith and obedience. To the infant child it is -a visible reception into the same covenant and Church, -a pledge of acceptance through Christ, the bestowment -of a title to all the graces of the covenant as circumstances -may require, and as the mind of the child may -be capable or made capable of receiving it, and as it -may be sought in future life by prayer, when the period -of reason and moral choice shall arrive. It conveys -also the present blessing of Christ; of which we are assured -by his taking children in his arms and blessing -them, which blessing can not be merely nominal, but -must be substantial and efficacious. It secures, too, the -gift of the Holy Ghost in those secret spiritual influences -by which the actual regeneration of those children -who die in infancy is effected, and which are a seed of -life in those who are spared, to prepare them for instruction -in the Word of God, as they are taught it by -parental care to incline their will and affections to good, -and to begin and maintain in them the war against -inward and outward evil, so that they may be Divinely -assisted, as reason strengthens, to make their calling and -election sure. In a word, it is both as to infants and -adults, the sign and pledge of that inward grace which, -though modified in its operations by the difference of -their circumstances, has respect to, and flows from, a -covenant relation to each of the three persons in whose -one name they are baptized—acceptance by the Father, -union with Christ as the head of his mystical body, the -Church, and the communion of the Holy Ghost. To -these advantages must be added the respect which God -bears to the believing act of the parents, and to their -solemn prayers on the occasion, in both of which the -child is interested, as well as in that solemn engagement -of the parents, which the rite necessarily implies, to -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_242" id="Page_242">{242}</a></span> -bring up their children in the nurture and admonition -of the Lord."</p> - -<p>Dr. Schaff remarks: "The ultimate authority for -infant baptism in the bosom of a regular Christian -community, and under a sufficient guarantee of pious -education—for only on these terms do we advocate it—lies -in the universal import of Christ's person and work, -which extends as far as humanity itself. Christ is not -only able, but willing, to save mankind of all classes, in -all circumstances, of both sexes, and at all stages of life, -and, consequently, to provide for all these the necessary -means of grace. [Com. Gal. iii, 28.] A Christ able and -willing to save none but adults would be no such Christ -as the Gospel presents. In the significant parallel, -Rom. v, 12, sq., the apostle earnestly presses the point -that the reign of righteousness and life is, in its Divine -intent and intrinsic efficacy, fully as comprehensive as -the reign of sin and death, to which children, among -the rest, are subject; nay, far more comprehensive and -availing; and that the blessing and gain by the second -Adam far outweighs the curse and the loss by the first. -When the Lord, after solemnly declaring that all power -is given to him in heaven and earth, commands his -apostles to make all nations disciples by baptism and -instruction, there is not the least reason for limiting this -to those of maturer age. Or, do nations consist only of -men, and not of youth also, and of children? According -to Psalm cxvii, 1, 'all nations,' and according to -Psalm cl, 6, 'every thing that hath breath should praise -the Lord;' and that these include babes and sucklings -is explicitly told us in Psalm viii, 2, and Matt. xxi, 16. -With this is closely connected the beautiful idea, -already clearly brought out by Irenæus, the disciple of -Polycarp, and the faithful medium of the apostolic -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_243" id="Page_243">{243}</a></span> -tradition descending from John's field of labor—the idea -that Jesus Christ became a child for children, for youth -a youth, for men a man; and by thus entering into the -various conditions and stages of our earthly existence, -sanctified every period of life, infancy as well as manhood. -The Baptist view robs the Savior's infancy of -its profound and cheering significance."</p> - -<h4 class="smcap">1. Baptism a Christian Duty.</h4> - -<p><span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>II</small>, 38. Then Peter said -unto them, Repent, and be baptized -every one of you in the -name of Jesus Christ for the remission -of sins, and ye shall -receive the gift of the Holy -Ghost.</p> - -<p>39. For the promise is unto you, -and to your children, and to all -that are afar off, even as many as -the Lord our God shall call.</p> - -<p>40. And with many other words -did he testify and exhort, saying, -Save yourselves from this untoward -generation.</p> - -<p>41. Then they that gladly received -his word were baptized: -and the same day there were -added unto them about three -thousand souls.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Mark</span> <small>I</small>, 4. John did baptize in -the wilderness, and preach the -baptism of repentance for the remission -of sins.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Matt.</span> <small>XXVIII</small>, 19. Go ye therefore, -and teach all nations, baptizing -them in the name of the -Father, and of the Son, and of -the Holy Ghost.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">John</span> <small>III</small>, 22. After these things -came Jesus and his disciples into -the land of Judea; and there he -tarried with them, and baptized.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>VIII</small>, 12. But when they -believed Philip preaching the -things concerning the kingdom -of God, and the name of Jesus -Christ, they were baptized, both -men and women.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>VIII</small>, 36. And as they went -on their way, they came unto a -certain water: and the eunuch -said, See, here is water; what -doth hinder me to be baptized?</p> - -<p>37. And Philip said, If thou believest -with all thine heart, thou -mayest. And he answered and -said, I believe that Jesus Christ -is the Son of God.</p> - -<p>38. And he commanded the -chariot to stand still: and they -went down both into the water, -both Philip and the eunuch; and -he baptized him.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>IX</small>, 17. And Ananias went -his way, and entered into the -house; and putting his hands on -him said, Brother Saul, the Lord, -even Jesus, that appeared unto -thee in the way as thou camest, -hath sent me, that thou mightest -receive thy sight, and be filled -with the Holy Ghost.</p> - -<p>18. And immediately there fell -from his eyes as it had been -scales: and he received sight -forthwith, and arose, and was -baptized.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>XVI</small>, 14. And a certain -woman named Lydia, a seller of -purple, of the city of Thyatira, -which worshiped God, heard us: -whose heart the Lord opened, -that she attended unto the things -which were spoken of Paul.</p> - -<p>15. And when she was baptized, -and her household, she besought -us, saying, If ye have judged me -to be faithful to the Lord, come -into my house, and abide there. -And she constrained us.</p> - -<p>16. And it came to pass, as -we went to prayer, a certain -damsel possessed with a spirit of -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_244" id="Page_244">{244}</a></span> -divination met us, which brought -her masters much gain by soothsaying.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>XXII</small>, 16. And now why -tarriest thou? arise, and be baptized, -and wash away thy sins, -calling on the name of the Lord.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>XIX</small>, 4. Then said Paul, -John verily baptized with the -baptism of repentance, saying -unto the people, that they should -believe on him which should -come after him, that is, on Christ -Jesus.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>II</small>, 41. Then they that -gladly received his Word were -baptized: and the same day there -were added unto them about three -thousand souls.</p> - -<h4 class="smcap">2. Design of Baptism.</h4> - -<p><span class="smcap">Gal.</span> <small>III</small>, 27. For as many of -you as have been baptized unto -Christ have put on Christ.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Pet.</span> <small>III</small>, 20. Which sometime -were disobedient, when once the -long-suffering of God waited in -the days of Noah, while the ark -was a preparing, wherein few, -that is, eight souls were saved by -water.</p> - -<p>21. The like figure whereunto -even baptism doth also now save -us, (not the putting away of the -filth of the flesh, but the answer -of a good conscience toward God,) -by the resurrection of Jesus Christ.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>VI</small>, 3. Know ye not, that -so many of us as were baptized -into Jesus Christ were baptized -into his death?</p> - -<p>4. Therefore we are buried with -him by baptism into death: that -like as Christ was raised up from -the dead by the glory of the Father, -even so we also should walk -in newness of life.</p> - -<p>5. For if we have been planted -together in the likeness of his -death, we shall be also in the -likeness of his resurrection.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Col.</span> <small>II</small>, 12. Buried with him in -baptism, wherein also ye are risen -with him through the faith of the -operation of God, who hath raised -him from the dead.</p> - -<h4 class="smcap">3. Examples of Baptism.</h4> - -<p><span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>II</small>, 38. Then Peter said -unto them, Repent, and be baptized -every one of you in the -name of Jesus Christ for the remission -of sins, and ye shall -receive the gift of the Holy -Ghost.</p> - -<p>39. For the promise is unto you, -and to your children, and to all -that are afar off, even as many as -the Lord our God shall call.</p> - -<p>40. And with many other words -did he testify and exhort, saying, -Save yourselves from this untoward -generation.</p> - -<p>41. Then they that gladly received -his Word were baptized: -and the same day there were -added unto them about three -thousand souls.</p> - -<p>42. And they continued steadfastly -in the apostles' doctrine -and fellowship, and in breaking -of bread, and in prayers.</p> - -<p>43. And fear came upon every -soul: and many wonders and -signs were done by the apostles.</p> - -<p>44. And all that believed were -together, and had all things common;</p> - -<p>45. And sold their possessions -and goods, and parted them to all -men, as every man had need.</p> - -<p>46. And they, continuing daily -with one accord in the temple, -and breaking bread from house to -house, did eat their meat with -gladness and singleness of heart,</p> - -<p>47. Praising God, and having -favor with all the people. And -the Lord added to the Church -daily such as should be saved.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>VIII</small>, 36. And as they went -on their way, they came unto a -certain water: and the eunuch -said, See, here is water; what -doth hinder me to be baptized?</p> - -<p>37. And Philip said, If thou -believest with all thine heart, -thou mayest. And he answered -and said, I believe that Jesus -Christ is the Son of God.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Cor.</span> <small>X</small>, 1. Moreover, brethren, -I would not that ye should be -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_245" id="Page_245">{245}</a></span> -ignorant, how that all our fathers -were under the cloud, and all -passed through the sea;</p> - -<p>2. And were all baptized unto -Moses in the cloud and in the -sea.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>X</small>, 46. For they heard -them speak with tongues, and -magnify God. Then answered -Peter,</p> - -<p>47. Can any man forbid water, -that these should not be baptized, -which have received the Holy -Ghost as well as we?</p> - -<p>48. And he commanded them -to be baptized in the name of the -Lord. Then prayed they him to -tarry certain days.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>XVI</small>, 14. And a certain -woman named Lydia, a seller of -purple, of the city of Thyatira, -which worshiped God, heard us: -whose heart the Lord opened, -that she attended unto the things -which were spoken of Paul.</p> - -<p>15. And when she was baptized, -and her household, she besought -us, saying, If ye have judged me -to be faithful to the Lord, come -into my house, and abide there. -And she constrained us.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>XVI</small>, 29. Then he called -for a light, and sprang in, and -came trembling, and fell down -before Paul and Silas,</p> - -<p>30. And brought them out, and -said, Sirs, what must I do to be -saved?</p> - -<p>31. And they said, Believe on -the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou -shalt be saved, and thy house.</p> - -<p>32. And they spake unto him -the Word of the Lord, and to all -that were in his house.</p> - -<p>33. And he took them the same -hour of the night, and washed -their stripes; and was baptized, -he and all his, straightway.</p> - -<p>34. And when he had brought -them into his house, he set meat -before them, and rejoiced, believing -in God with all his house.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>XVIII</small>, 8. And Crispus, the -chief ruler of the synagogue, believed -on the Lord with all his -house; and many of the Corinthians -hearing believed, and were -baptized.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>XIX</small>, 4. Then said Paul, -John verily baptized with the -baptism of repentance, saying -unto the people, that they should -believe on him which should come -after him, that is, on Christ -Jesus.</p> - -<p>5. When they heard this, they -were baptized in the name of the -Lord Jesus.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>XXII</small>, 16. And now why -tarriest thou? arise, and be baptized, -and wash away thy sins, -calling on the name of the Lord.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">John</span> <small>III</small>, 23. And John also -was baptizing in Enon near to -Salim, because there was much -water there: and they came, and -were baptized.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Mark</span> <small>I</small>, 4. John did baptize in -the wilderness, and preach the -baptism of repentance for the remission -of sins.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Matt.</span> <small>III</small>, 5. Then went out to -him Jerusalem, and all Judea, -and all the region round about -Jordan,</p> - -<p>6. And were baptized of him -in Jordan, confessing their sins.</p> - -<p>7. But when he saw many of -the Pharisees and Sadducees come -to his baptism, he said unto them, -O generation of vipers, who hath -warned you to flee from the wrath -to come?</p> - -<p>8. Bring forth therefore fruits -meet for repentance.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Matt.</span> <small>III</small>, 11. I indeed baptize -you with water unto repentance: -but he that cometh after me is -mightier than I, whose shoes I -am not worthy to bear: he shall -baptize you with the Holy Ghost, -and with fire.</p> - -<h4 class="smcap">4. Baptism of Households.</h4> - -<p><span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>XVI</small>, 14. And a certain -woman named Lydia, a seller of -purple, of the city of Thyatira, -which worshiped God, heard us: -whose heart the Lord opened, -that she attended unto the things -which were spoken of Paul.</p> - -<p>15. And when she was baptized, -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_246" id="Page_246">{246}</a></span> -and her household, she besought -us, saying, If ye have judged me -to be faithful to the Lord, come -into my house, and abide there. -And she constrained us.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>XVI</small>, 33. And he took them -the same hour of the night, and -washed their stripes; and was baptized, -he and all his, straightway.</p> - -<p>34. And when he had brought -them into his house, he set meat -before them, and rejoiced, believing -in God with all his house.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Cor.</span> <small>I</small>, 16. And I baptized -also the household of Stephanas: -besides, I know not whether I -baptized any other.</p> - -<p>17. For Christ sent me not to -baptize, but to preach the Gospel: -not with wisdom of words, lest -the cross of Christ should be -made of none effect.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Cor.</span> <small>VII</small>, 14. For the unbelieving -husband is sanctified by -the wife, and the unbelieving -wife is sanctified by the husband: -else were your children unclean; -but now are they holy.</p> - -<h4 class="smcap">5. The Spiritual Import and Scriptural Mode of Baptism.</h4> - -<p><span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>I</small>, 5. For John truly baptized -with water; but ye shall be -baptized with the Holy Ghost not -many days hence.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>II</small>, 18. And on my servants, -and on my handmaidens, -I will pour out in those days -of my Spirit; and they shall -prophesy.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>II</small>, 33. Therefore being by -the right hand of God exalted, -and having received of the Father -the promise of the Holy -Ghost, he hath shed forth this, -which ye now see and hear.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>II</small>, 15. And as I began to -speak, the Holy Ghost fell on -them, as on us at the beginning.</p> - -<p>16. Then remembered I the -word of the Lord, how that he -said, John indeed baptized with -water; but ye shall be baptized -with the Holy Ghost.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Cor.</span> <small>X</small>, 1. Moreover, brethren, -I would not that ye should -be ignorant, how that all our -fathers were under the cloud, -and all passed through the sea;</p> - -<p>2. And were all baptized unto -Moses in the cloud and in the sea.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Cor.</span> <small>XII</small>, 13. For by one Spirit -are we all baptized into one body, -whether we be Jews or Gentiles, -whether we be bond or free; and -have been all made to drink into -one Spirit.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Titus</span> <small>III</small>, 5. Not by works of -righteousness which we have -done, but according to his mercy -he saved us, by the washing of -regeneration, and renewing of -the Holy Ghost;</p> - -<p>6. Which he shed on us abundantly -through Jesus Christ our -Savior.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Ezek.</span> <small>XXXVI</small>, 25. Then will I -sprinkle clean water upon you, -and ye shall be clean: from all -your filthiness, and from all your -idols, will I cleanse you.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Isaiah</span> <small>XLIV</small>, 3. For I will pour -water upon him that is thirsty, -and floods upon the dry ground: -I will pour my Spirit upon thy -seed, and my blessing upon thine -offspring.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Isaiah</span> <small>LII</small>, 15. So shall he -sprinkle many nations; the -kings shall shut their mouths -at him: for that which had not -been told them shall they see; -and that which they had not -heard shall they consider.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Mark</span> <small>VII</small>, 2. And when they -saw some of his disciples eat -bread with defiled, that is to -say, with unwashen hands, they -found fault.</p> - -<p>3. For the Pharisees, and all -the Jews, except they wash their -hands oft, eat not, holding the -tradition of the elders.</p> - -<p>4. And when they come from -the market, except they wash, -they eat not. And many other -things there be, which they have -received to hold, as the washing -of cups, and pots, brazen vessels, -and of tables.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Heb.</span> <small>IX</small>, 10. Which stood only -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_247" id="Page_247">{247}</a></span> -in meats and drinks, and divers -washings, and carnal ordinances, -imposed on them until the time -of reformation.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Heb.</span> <small>IX</small>, 13. For if the blood of -bulls and of goats, and the ashes -of a heifer sprinkling the unclean, -sanctifieth to the purifying of the -flesh:</p> - -<p>14. How much more shall the -blood of Christ, who through -the eternal Spirit offered himself -without spot to God, purge -your conscience from dead works -to serve the living God?</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Heb.</span> <small>X</small>, 22. Let us draw near -with a true heart, in full assurance -of faith, having our hearts -sprinkled from an evil conscience, -and our bodies washed with pure -water.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Heb.</span> <small>XII</small>, 24. And to Jesus the -mediator of the new covenant, -and to the blood of sprinkling, -that speaketh better things than -that of Abel.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Peter</span> <small>I</small>, 1. Peter, an apostle -of Jesus Christ, to the strangers -scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, -Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia,</p> - -<p>2. Elect according to the foreknowledge -of God the Father, -through sanctification of the -Spirit, unto obedience and sprinkling -of the blood of Jesus Christ: -Grace unto you, and peace, be -multiplied.</p> - -<hr /> - -<h3>CHAPTER IV.<br /> -<small>THE LORD'S SUPPER.</small></h3> - -<p><span class="smcap">An</span> ordinance instituted by our Savior in the place -of the Passover, and immediately after celebrating that -rite with his disciples for the last time. The Passover -was an eminent type of our Lord's sacrifice and of its -benefits, and since he was about to fulfill that symbolical -rite, which from age to age had continued to exhibit -it to the faith and hope of ancient saints, it could -have no place under the new dispensation. Christ, in -person, became the true Passover, and a new rite was -necessary to commemorate the spiritual deliverance of -men, and to convey and confirm its benefits. The -circumstances of its institution are explanatory of its -nature and design.</p> - -<p>On the night when the first-born of Egypt were -slain the children of Israel were commanded to take a -lamb for every house, to kill it, and to sprinkle the -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_248" id="Page_248">{248}</a></span> -blood upon the posts of the doors, so that the destroying -angel might <i>pass over</i> the houses of all who had -attended to this injunction. Not only were the first-born -children thus preserved alive, but the effect was -the deliverance of the whole nation from bondage in -Egypt, and their becoming the visible Church and -people of God by virtue of a special covenant.</p> - -<p>In commemoration of these events the feast of the -Passover was made annual, and at that time all the -males of Judea assembled before the Lord in Jerusalem; -a lamb was provided for every house, the blood -was poured under the altar by the priests, and the -lamb was eaten by the people in their tents or houses. -At this domestic and religious feast every master of a -family took the cup of thanksgiving, and gave thanks -with his family to the God of Israel.</p> - -<p>As soon, therefore, as our Lord, acting as the master -of the family—the disciples—had finished this, the -usual Paschal ceremony, he proceeded to a new and -distinct action. "He took bread, [the bread then on -the table,] and gave thanks, and brake it, and gave -unto them, saying, This is my body which is given -for you: this do in remembrance of me. Likewise -also the cup after supper, [the cup with the wine -which had been used in the Paschal Supper,] saying, -This cup is the new testament in my blood, which is -shed for you." Or, as St. Matthew expresses it, "And -he took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave it to them, -saying, Drink ye all of it; for this is my blood of the -new testament, which is shed for many for the remission -of sins." "This is my body"—that is, bread represents -my body, according to the style of the sacred -writers—thus, Genesis xi, 12, "The three branches are -three days;" Galatians iv, 24, St. Paul, speaking of -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_249" id="Page_249">{249}</a></span> -Sarah and Hagar, says, "These are the two covenants;" -thus, in the grand type of our Lord, Exodus xii, 11, -God says of the Paschal lamb, "It is the Lord's passover." -Thus our Lord, in substituting the holy communion -for the Passover, uses the same expressions -the Jews were accustomed to use in celebrating the -Passover.</p> - -<p>Mr. Watson—Institutes, Part IV, volume ii, page -661—says:</p> - -<p>"That this was the institution of a standing rite, -and not a temporary action to be confined to the disciples -then present with him, is made certain from -1 Corinthians xi, 23-26: 'For I have received of the -Lord that which also I delivered unto you, That the -Lord Jesus, the same night in which 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, when he had supped, saying, -This cup is the new testament in my blood: this -do ye, as oft as ye drink it, in remembrance of me. -For as often as ye eat this bread, and drink this cup, -ye do shew the Lord's death till he come.' From -these words we learn, 1. That St. Paul had a special -revelation as to this ordinance, which must have had -a higher object than the mere commemoration of an -historical fact, and must be supposed to have been -made for the purpose of enjoining it upon him to -establish this rite in the Churches raised up by him, -and of enabling him rightly to understand its authority -and purport, where he found it already appointed -by the first founders of the Churches. 2. That the -command of Christ, 'This do in remembrance of me,' -which was originally given to the disciples present -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_250" id="Page_250">{250}</a></span> -with Christ at the last Passover, is laid by St. Paul -upon the Corinthians. 3. That he regarded the Lord's -Supper as a rite to be '<i>often</i>' celebrated, and that in -all future time, until the Lord himself should 'come' -to judge the world. The perpetual obligation of this -ordinance can not, therefore, be reasonably disputed."</p> - -<p>The bread and wine used in the sacrament are signs -of the body and blood of Christ, which are not locally -present, and these signs, being a memorial of the sacrifice -once offered on the cross, are intended to produce -a moral effect; and, to all who by faith remember -Christ in the use of these symbols, is he spiritually -present. "The cup of blessing which we bless, is it -not the communion of the blood of Christ? the bread -which we break, is it not the communion of the body -of Christ?"</p> - -<p>The blessing pronounced does not change the elements -used, but to all who join with becoming affection -in the thanksgiving then uttered in the name of the -congregation Christ is spiritually present, and to those -who worthily partake, his body and blood, being spiritually -present, convey the same nourishment to their -souls, the same quickening to their spiritual life, as -bread and wine do to the natural life. It is very clear -that the <i>Lord's Supper</i> is a <i>covenant</i> rite, and consequently -a sacrament—"a visible sign and seal on the -part of Him who made the covenant, that it was established -in and ratified by the sacrificial death of Christ."</p> - -<h4 class="smcap">1. Its Institution.</h4> - -<p><span class="smcap">Matt.</span> <small>XXVI</small>, 26. And as they -were eating, Jesus took bread, and -blessed it, and brake it, and gave -it to the disciples, and said, Take, -eat; this is my body.</p> - -<p>27. And he took the cup, and -gave thanks, and gave it to them, -saying, Drink ye all of it;</p> - -<p>28. For this is my blood of the -new testament, which is shed -for many for the remission of sins.</p> - -<p>29. But I say unto you, I will -not drink henceforth of this fruit -of the vine, until that day when -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_251" id="Page_251">{251}</a></span> -I drink it new with you in my -Father's kingdom.</p> - -<p>30. And when they had sung a -hymn, they went out into the -mount of Olives.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Mark</span> <small>XIV</small>, 22. And as they did -eat, Jesus took bread, and blessed, -and brake it, and gave to them, -and said, Take, eat; this is my -body.</p> - -<p>23. And he took the cup, and -when he had given thanks, he -gave it to them: and they all -drank of it.</p> - -<p>24. And he said unto them, -This is my blood of the new testament, -which is shed for many.</p> - -<p>25. Verily I say unto you, I will -drink no more of the fruit of the -vine, until that day that I drink -it new in the kingdom of God.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Luke</span> <small>XXII</small>, 14. And when the -hour was come, he sat down, and -the twelve apostles with him.</p> - -<p>15. And he said unto them, -With desire I have desired to eat -this passover with you before I -suffer:</p> - -<p>16. For I say unto you, I will -not any more eat thereof, until it -be fulfilled in the kingdom of -God.</p> - -<p>17. And he took the cup, and -gave thanks, and said, Take this, -and divide it among yourselves:</p> - -<p>18. For I say unto you, I will -not drink of the fruit of the vine, -until the kingdom of God shall -come.</p> - -<p>19. And he took bread, and -gave thanks, and brake it, and -gave unto them, saying, This is -my body which is given for you: -this do in remembrance of me.</p> - -<p>20. Likewise also the cup after -supper, saying, This cup is the -new testament in my blood, -which is shed for you.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Cor.</span> <small>XI</small>, 23. For I have received -of the Lord that which -also I delivered unto you, That -the Lord Jesus, the same night -in which he was betrayed, took -bread:</p> - -<p>24. 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.</p> - -<p>25. After the same manner also -he took the cup, when he had -supped, saying, This cup is the -new testament in my blood: this -do ye, as oft as ye drink it, in remembrance -of me.</p> - -<p>26. For as often as ye eat this -bread, and drink this cup, ye do -shew the Lord's death till he -come.</p> - -<h4 class="smcap">2. The Obligation upon Christians to Observe it.</h4> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Cor.</span> <small>XI</small>, 24. 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.</p> - -<p>25. After the same manner also -he took the cup, when he had -supped, saying, This cup is the -new testament in my blood: this -do ye, as oft as ye drink it, in remembrance -of me.</p> - -<p>26. For as often as ye eat this -bread, and drink this cup, ye -do shew the Lord's death till he -come.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Matt.</span> <small>XXVI</small>, 27. And he took -the cup, and gave thanks, and -gave it to them, saying, Drink ye -all of it.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Mark</span> <small>VIII</small>, 38. Whosoever therefore -shall be ashamed of me and -my words, in this adulterous and -sinful generation, of him also -shall the Son of man be ashamed, -when he cometh in the glory of -his Father with the holy angels.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Luke</span> <small>XXII</small>, 19. And he took -bread, and gave thanks, and brake -it, and gave unto them, saying, -This is my body which is given -for you: this do in remembrance -of me.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Mark</span> <small>XIV</small>, 23. And he took the -cup, and when he had given -thanks, he gave it to them: and -they all drank of it.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Matt.</span> <small>X</small>, 32. Whosoever therefore -shall confess me before men, -him will I confess also before my -Father which is in heaven.</p> - -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_252" id="Page_252">{252}</a></span> -33. But whosoever shall deny -me before men, him will I also -deny before my Father which is -in heaven.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Matt.</span> <small>V</small>, 14. Ye are the light -of the world. A city that is set -on a hill can not be hid.</p> - -<p>15. Neither do men light a candle, -and put it under a bushel, -but on a candlestick; and it giveth -light unto all that are in the -house.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Isaiah</span> <small>XLIV</small>, 5. One shall say, I -am the Lord's; and another shall -call himself by the name of Jacob; -and another shall subscribe -with his hand unto the Lord, and -surname himself by the name of -Israel.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Deut.</span> <small>XXVI</small>, 17. Thou hast -avouched the Lord this day to be -thy God, and to walk in his ways, -and to keep his statutes, and his -commandments, and his judgments, -and to hearken unto his -voice:</p> - -<p>18. And the Lord hath avouched -thee this day to be his peculiar -people, as he hath promised thee, -and that thou shouldest keep all -his commandments.</p> - -<h4 class="smcap">3. The Elements to be Used.</h4> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Cor.</span> <small>X</small>, 16. The cup of blessing -which we bless, is it not the -communion of the blood of Christ? -The bread which we break, is it -not the communion of the body -of Christ?</p> - -<p>17. For we being many are -one bread, and one body: for -we are all partakers of that one -bread.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Luke</span> <small>XXII</small>, 19. And he took -bread, and gave thanks, and -brake it, and gave unto them, -saying, This is my body which is -given for you: this do in remembrance -of me.</p> - -<p>20. Likewise also the cup after -supper, saying, This cup is the -new testament in my blood, -which is shed for you.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Matt.</span> <small>XXVI</small>, 26. And as they -were eating, Jesus took bread, and -blessed it, and brake it, and gave -it to the disciples, and said, Take, -eat; this is my body.</p> - -<p>27. And he took the cup, and -gave thanks, and gave it to them, -saying, Drink ye all of it;</p> - -<p>28. For this is my blood of the -new testament, which is shed -for many for the remission of -sins.</p> - -<p>29. But I say unto you, I will -not drink henceforth of this fruit -of the vine, until that day when -I drink it new with you in my -Father's kingdom.</p> - -<hr /> - -<div class="pagenum"><a name="Page_255" id="Page_255">{255}</a></div> - -<h2>BOOK VI.<br /> -<small>CHRISTIAN DUTIES AND PRIVILEGES.</small></h2> - -<h3>CHAPTER I.<br /> -<small>PRAYER.</small></h3> - -<h4 class="smcap">1. Prayer a Duty.</h4> - -<p><span class="smcap">Mark</span> <small>XI</small>, 25. And when ye -stand praying, forgive, if ye have -aught against any: that your Father -also which is in heaven may -forgive you your trespasses.</p> - -<p>26. But if ye do not forgive, -neither will your Father which -is in heaven forgive your trespasses.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Matt.</span> <small>V</small>, 44. But I say unto -you, Love your enemies, bless -them that curse you, do good to -them that hate you, and pray for -them which despitefully use you, -and persecute you.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Matt.</span> <small>XXVI</small>, 41. Watch and -pray, that ye enter not into -temptation: the spirit indeed is -willing, but the flesh is weak.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Luke</span> <small>XVIII</small>, 1. And he spake a -parable unto them to this end, -that men ought always to pray, -and not to faint.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Eph.</span> <small>VI</small>, 18. Praying always -with all prayer and supplication -in the Spirit, and watching thereunto -with all perseverance and -supplication for all saints.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Col.</span> <small>IV</small>, 2. Continue in prayer, -and watch in the same with -thanksgiving.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Phil.</span> <small>IV</small>, 4. I thank my God, -making mention of thee always -in my prayers,</p> - -<p>5. Hearing of thy love and -faith, which thou hast toward the -Lord Jesus, and toward all saints;</p> - -<p>6. That the communication of -thy faith may become effectual by -the acknowledging of every good -thing which is in you in Christ -Jesus.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Thess.</span> <small>V</small>, 17. Pray without -ceasing.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Tim.</span> <small>II</small>, 1. Thou therefore, my -son, be strong in the grace that is -in Christ Jesus.</p> - -<p>2. And the things that thou -hast heard of me among many -witnesses, the same commit thou -to faithful men, who shall be able -to teach others also.</p> - -<p>3. Thou therefore endure hardness, -as a good soldier of Jesus -Christ.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">James</span> <small>IV</small>, 3. Ye ask, and receive -not, because ye ask amiss, that ye -may consume it upon your lusts.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Tim.</span> <small>II</small>, 8. I will therefore -that men pray every-where, lifting -up holy hands, without wrath -and doubting.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Heb.</span> <small>IV</small>, 15. For we have not a -high priest which can not be -touched with the feeling of our -infirmities: but was in all points -tempted like as we are, yet without -sin.</p> - -<p>16. Let us therefore come boldly -unto the throne of grace, that we -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_256" id="Page_256">{256}</a></span> -may obtain mercy, and find grace -to help in time of need.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">James</span> <small>I</small>, 5. If any of you lack -wisdom, let him ask of God, that -giveth to all men liberally, and -upbraideth not; and it shall be -given him.</p> - -<p>6. But let him ask in faith, -nothing wavering. For he that -wavereth is like a wave of the sea -driven with the wind and tossed.</p> - -<p>7. For let not that man think -that he shall receive any thing of -the Lord.</p> - -<h4 class="smcap">2. Vocal and Audible.</h4> - -<p><span class="smcap">Dan.</span> <small>IX</small>, 19. O Lord, hear; O -Lord, forgive; O Lord, hearken -and do; defer not, for thine own -sake, O my God: for thy city and -thy people are called by thy -name.</p> - -<p>20. And while I was speaking, -and praying, and confessing my -sin and the sin of my people Israel, -and presenting my supplication -before the Lord my God for -the holy mountain of my God:</p> - -<p>21. Yea, while I was speaking -in prayer, even the man Gabriel, -whom I had seen in the vision at -the beginning, being caused to fly -swiftly, touched me about the -time of the evening oblation.</p> - -<p>22. And he informed me, and -talked with me, and said, O Daniel, -I am now come forth to give -thee skill and understanding.</p> - -<p>23. At the beginning of thy -supplications the commandment -came forth, and I am come to -shew thee; for thou art greatly -beloved: therefore understand the -matter, and consider the vision.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>LV</small>, 16. As for me, I will -call upon God; and the Lord -shall save me.</p> - -<p>17. Evening, and morning, and -at noon, will I pray, and cry -aloud: and he shall hear my -voice.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>LXXXVI</small>, 3. Be merciful -unto me, O Lord: for I cry unto -thee daily.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Kings</span> <small>VIII</small>, 22. And Solomon -stood before the altar of the Lord -in the presence of all the congregation -of Israel, and spread forth -his hands toward heaven:</p> - -<p>23. And he said, Lord God of -Israel, there is no God like thee, -in heaven above, or on earth beneath, -who keepest covenant and -mercy with thy servants that -walk before thee with all their -heart.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Kings</span> <small>VIII</small>, 28. Yet have thou -respect unto the prayer of thy -servant, and to his supplication, -O Lord my God, to hearken unto -the cry and to the prayer, which -thy servant prayeth before thee -to-day:</p> - -<p>29. That thine eyes may be -open toward this house night and -day, even toward the place of -which thou hast said, My name -shall be there: that thou mayest -hearken unto the prayer which -thy servant shall make toward -this place.</p> - -<p>30. And hearken thou to the -supplication of thy servant, and -of thy people Israel, when they -shall pray toward this place: -and hear thou in heaven thy -dwelling-place: and when thou -hearest, forgive.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>I</small>, 23. And they appointed -two, Joseph called Barsabas, who -was surnamed Justus, and Matthias.</p> - -<p>24. And they prayed, and said, -Thou, Lord, which knowest the -hearts of all men, shew whether -of these two thou hast chosen.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>VII</small>, 59. And they stoned -Stephen, calling upon God, and -saying, Lord Jesus, receive my -spirit.</p> - -<p>60. And he kneeled down, and -cried with a loud voice, Lord, lay -not this sin to their charge. And -when he had said this, he fell -asleep.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>XX</small>, 36. And when he had -thus spoken, he kneeled down, -and prayed with them all.</p> - -<p>37. And they all wept sore, and -fell on Paul's neck, and kissed -him.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Joel</span> <small>I</small>, 14. Sanctify ye a fast, -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_257" id="Page_257">{257}</a></span> -call a solemn assembly, gather -the elders and all the inhabitants -of the land into the house of the -Lord your God, and cry unto the -Lord.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Matt.</span> <small>XXVI</small>, 39. And he went a -little further, and fell on his face, -and prayed, saying, O my Father, -if it be possible, let this cup pass -from me: nevertheless, not as I -will, but as thou wilt.</p> - -<h4 class="smcap">3. With Faith and in Submission to the Will of God.</h4> - -<p><span class="smcap">James</span> <small>I</small>, 5. If any of you lack -wisdom, let him ask of God, that -giveth to all men liberally, and -upbraideth not; and it shall be -given him.</p> - -<p>6. But let him ask in faith, -nothing wavering: for he that -wavereth is like a wave of the -sea driven with the wind and -tossed.</p> - -<p>7. For let not that man think -that he shall receive any thing of -the Lord.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Heb.</span> <small>X</small>, 22. Let us draw near -with a true heart in full assurance -of faith, having our hearts -sprinkled from an evil conscience, -and our bodies washed with pure -water.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Heb.</span> <small>XI</small>, 6. But without faith it -is impossible to please him: for -he that cometh to God must believe -that he is, and that he is a -rewarder of them that diligently -seek him.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>XL</small>, 1. I waited patiently -for the Lord; and he inclined -unto me, and heard my cry.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Lam.</span> <small>III</small>, 26. It is good that a -man should both hope and quietly -wait for the salvation of the -Lord.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Matt.</span> <small>VI</small>, 9. After this manner -therefore pray ye: Our Father -which art in heaven, hallowed be -thy name.</p> - -<p>10. Thy kingdom come. Thy -will be done in earth, as it is in -heaven.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Lev.</span> <small>XXVI</small>, 40. If they shall -confess their iniquity, and the iniquity -of their fathers, with their -trespass which they trespassed -against me, and that also they -have walked contrary unto me;</p> - -<p>41. And that I also have walked -contrary unto them, and have -brought them into the land of -their enemies; if then their uncircumcised -hearts be humbled, -and they then accept of the punishment -of their iniquity:</p> - -<p>42. Then will I remember my -covenant with Jacob, and also my -covenant with Isaac, and also -my covenant with Abraham will -I remember; and I will remember -the land.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Chron.</span> <small>VII</small>, 14. If my people, -which are called by my name, -shall humble themselves, and -pray, and seek my face, and turn -from their wicked ways; then -will I hear from heaven, and will -forgive their sin, and will heal -their land.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Chron.</span> <small>XXXIII</small>, 12. And when -he was in affliction, he besought -the Lord his God, and humbled -himself greatly before the God of -his fathers,</p> - -<p>13. And prayed unto him: and -he was entreated of him, and heard -his supplication, and brought him -again to Jerusalem into his kingdom. -Then Manasseh knew that -the Lord he was God.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Luke</span> <small>XV</small>, 18. I will arise and -go to my father, and will say unto -him, Father, I have sinned against -heaven, and before thee,</p> - -<p>19. And am no more worthy to -be called thy son: make me as -one of thy hired servants.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Luke</span> <small>XVIII</small>, 13. And the publican, -standing afar off, would not -lift up so much as his eyes unto -heaven, but smote upon his breast, -saying, God be merciful to me a -sinner!</p> - -<p>14. I tell you, this man went -down to his house justified rather -than the other: for every one -that exalteth himself shall be -abased; and he that humbleth -himself shall be exalted.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Kings</span> <small>XVIII</small>, 36. And it came -to pass at the time of the offering -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_258" id="Page_258">{258}</a></span> -of the evening sacrifice, that -Elijah the prophet came near, -and said, Lord God of Abraham, -Isaac, and of Israel, let it be -known this day that thou art God -in Israel, and that I am thy servant, -and that I have done all -these things at thy word.</p> - -<p>37. Hear me, O Lord, hear me, -that this people may know that -thou art the Lord God, and that -thou hast turned their heart back -again.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Dan.</span> <small>IX</small>, 17. Now therefore, O -our God, hear the prayer of thy -servant, and his supplications, -and cause thy face to shine upon -thy sanctuary that is desolate, for -the Lord's sake.</p> - -<p>18. O my God, incline thine ear, -and hear; open thine eyes, and -behold our desolations, and the -city which is called by thy name: -for we do not present our supplications -before thee for our righteousnesses, -but for thy great -mercies.</p> - -<p>19. O Lord, hear; O Lord, forgive; -O Lord, hearken and do; -defer not, for thine own sake, O -my God: for thy city and thy -people are called by thy name.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>LXXIX</small>, 9. Help us, O God -of our salvation, for the glory of -thy name: and deliver us, and -purge away our sins, for thy -name's sake.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">James</span> <small>V</small>, 15. And the prayer of -faith shall save the sick, and the -Lord shall raise him up; and if -he have committed sins, they -shall be forgiven him.</p> - -<p>16. Confess your faults one to -another, and pray one for another, -that ye may be healed. The effectual -fervent prayer of a righteous -man availeth much.</p> - -<p>17. Elias was a man subject to -like passions as we are, and he -prayed earnestly that it might -not rain: and it rained not on the -earth by the space of three years -and six months.</p> - -<p>18. And he prayed again, and -the heaven gave rain, and the -earth brought forth her fruit.</p> - -<h4 class="smcap">4. With the Spirit of Forgiveness.</h4> - -<p><span class="smcap">Matt.</span> <small>VI</small>, 12. And forgive us -our debts, as we forgive our -debtors.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Mark</span> <small>XI</small>, 25. And when ye -stand praying, forgive, if ye have -aught against any; that your Father -also which is in heaven may -forgive you your trespasses.</p> - -<p>26. But if ye do not forgive, -neither will your Father which -is in heaven forgive your trespasses.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>VII</small>, 59. And they stoned -Stephen, calling upon God, and -saying, Lord Jesus, receive my -spirit.</p> - -<p>60. And he kneeled down, and -cried with a loud voice, Lord, lay -not this sin to their charge. And -when he had said this, he fell -asleep.</p> - -<h4 class="smcap">5. Prayer Should be Importunate.</h4> - -<p><span class="smcap">Luke</span> <small>VI</small>, 12. And it came to -pass in those days, that he went -out into a mountain to pray, and -continued all night in prayer to -God.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Luke</span> <small>XI</small>, 5. And he said unto -them, Which of you shall have a -friend, and shall go unto him at -midnight, and say unto him, -Friend, lend me three loaves;</p> - -<p>6. For a friend of mine in his -journey is come to me, and I have -nothing to set before him?</p> - -<p>7. And he from within shall -answer and say, Trouble me not; -the door is now shut, and my -children are with me in bed; I -can not rise and give thee.</p> - -<p>8. I say unto you, Though he -will not rise and give him, because -he is his friend, yet because -of his importunity he will -rise and give him as many as he -needeth.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Luke</span> <small>XVIII</small>, 1. And he spake a -parable unto them to this end, -that men ought always to pray, -and not to faint;</p> - -<p>2. Saying, There was in a city -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_259" id="Page_259">{259}</a></span> -a judge, which feared not God, -neither regarded man:</p> - -<p>3. And there was a widow in -that city; and she came unto -him, saying, Avenge me of mine -adversary.</p> - -<p>4. And he would not for a while: -but afterward he said within himself, -Though I fear not God, nor -regard man;</p> - -<p>5. Yet because this widow troubleth -me, I will avenge her, lest by -her continual coming she weary -me.</p> - -<p>6. And the Lord said, Hear -what the unjust judge saith.</p> - -<p>7. And shall not God avenge -his own elect, which cry day and -night unto him, though he bear -long with them?</p> - -<p>8. I tell you that he will -avenge them speedily. Nevertheless, -when the Son of man -cometh, shall he find faith on -the earth?</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Gen.</span> <small>XXXII</small>, 24. And Jacob was -left alone; and there wrestled a -man with him until the breaking -of the day.</p> - -<p>25. And when he saw that he -prevailed not against him, he -touched the hollow of his thigh: -and the hollow of Jacob's thigh -was out of joint, as he wrestled -with him.</p> - -<p>26. And he said, Let me go, for -the day breaketh. And he said, -I will not let thee go, except thou -bless me.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Isaiah</span> <small>LXII</small>, 6. I have set watchmen -upon thy walls, O Jerusalem, -which shall never hold their peace -day nor night: ye that make mention -of the Lord, keep not silence;</p> - -<p>7. And give him no rest, till he -establish, and till he make Jerusalem -a praise in the earth.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>XII</small>, 12. Rejoicing in hope; -patient in tribulation; continuing -instant in prayer.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Eph.</span> <small>VI</small>, 18. Praying always -with all prayer and supplication -in the Spirit, and watching thereunto -with all perseverance and -supplication for all saints.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Thess.</span> <small>III</small>, 10. Night and -day praying exceedingly that we -might see your face, and might -perfect that which is lacking in -your faith.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Col.</span> <small>IV</small>, 2. Continue in prayer, -and watch in the same with -thanksgiving.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Thess.</span> <small>V</small>, 17. Pray without -ceasing.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Jer.</span> <small>XXIX</small>, 13. And ye shall -seek me, and find me, when ye -shall search for me with all your -heart.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Deut.</span> <small>IV</small>, 29. But if from thence -thou shalt seek the Lord thy God, -thou shalt find him, if thou seek -him with all thy heart, and with -all thy soul.</p> - -<p>30. When thou art in tribulation, -and all these things are -come upon thee, even in the latter -days, if thou turn to the Lord -thy God, and shalt be obedient -unto his voice;</p> - -<p>31. (For the Lord thy God is a -merciful God;) he will not forsake -thee, neither destroy thee, -nor forget the covenant of thy fathers -which he sware unto them.</p> - -<h4 class="smcap">6. Prayer should be in the Name of Christ.</h4> - -<p><span class="smcap">Col.</span> <small>III</small>, 17. And whatsoever -ye do in word or deed, do all in -the name of the Lord Jesus, giving -thanks to God and the Father -by him.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">John</span> <small>XVI</small>, 23. And in that day -ye shall ask me nothing. Verily, -verily, I say unto you, whatsoever -ye shall ask the Father -in my name, he will give it you.</p> - -<p>24. Hitherto have ye asked -nothing in my name: ask, and -ye shall receive, that your joy -may be full.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">John</span> <small>XVI</small>, 26. At that day ye -shall ask in my name: and I say -not unto you, that I will pray the -Father for you:</p> - -<p>27. For the Father himself loveth -you, because ye have loved -me, and have believed that I came -out from God.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">John</span> <small>XIV</small>, 6. Jesus saith unto -him, I am the way, and the -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_260" id="Page_260">{260}</a></span> -truth, and the life: no man cometh -unto the Father, but by me.</p> - -<h4 class="smcap">7. The Posture of the Body in Prayer.</h4> - -<p><span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>XX</small>, 36. And when he had -thus spoken, he kneeled down, -and prayed with them all.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Luke</span> <small>XXII</small>, 41. And he was -withdrawn from them about a -stone's cast, and kneeled down, -and prayed.</p> - -<p>42. Saying, Father, if thou be -willing, remove this cup from -me: nevertheless, not my will, -but thine, be done.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Ex.</span> <small>IX</small>, 29. And Moses said -unto him, As soon as I am gone -out of the city, I will spread -abroad my hand unto the Lord; -and the thunder shall cease, neither -shall there be any more hail; -that thou mayest know how that -the earth is the Lord's.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Kings</span> <small>VIII</small>, 22. And Solomon -stood before the altar of the Lord -in the presence of all the congregation -of Israel, and spread forth -his hands toward heaven.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Chron.</span> <small>VI</small>, 13. (For Solomon -had made a brazen scaffold, of -five cubits long, and five cubits -broad, and three cubits high, -and had set it in the midst of -the court: and upon it he stood, -and kneeled down upon his knees -before all the congregation of Israel, -and spread forth his hands -toward heaven.)</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Dan.</span> <small>VI</small>, 10. Now when Daniel -knew that the writing was -signed, he went into his house; -and his windows being open in -his chamber toward Jerusalem, -he kneeled upon his knees three -times a day, and prayed, and -gave thanks before his God, as -he did aforetime.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>VII</small>, 60. And he kneeled -down, and cried with a loud -voice, Lord, lay not this sin to -their charge. And when he had -said this, he fell asleep.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>IX</small>, 40. But Peter put them -all forth, and kneeled down, and -prayed; and turning him to the -body, said, Tabitha, arise. And -she opened her eyes: and when -she saw Peter, she sat up.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>XXI</small>, 5. And when we had -accomplished those days, we departed, -and went our way; and -they all brought us on our way, -with wives and children, till we -were out of the city: and we -kneeled down on the shore, and -prayed.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Kings</span> <small>VIII</small>, 54. And it was -so, that when Solomon had made -an end of praying all this prayer -and supplication unto the Lord, -he arose from before the altar of -the Lord, from kneeling on his -knees with his hands spread up -to heaven.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Matt.</span> <small>XVII</small>, 14. And when they -were come to the multitude, there -came to him a certain man, kneeling -down to him, and saying.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Mark</span> <small>X</small>, 17. And when he was -gone forth into the way, there -came one running, and kneeled -to him, and asked him, Good -Master, what shall I do that I -may inherit eternal life?</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Mark</span> <small>I</small>, 40. And there came a -leper to him, beseeching him, -and kneeling down to him, and -saying unto him, If thou wilt, -thou canst make me clean.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>XCV</small>, 6. O come, let us -worship and bow down: let us -kneel before the Lord our Maker.</p> - -<h4 class="smcap">8. Secret Prayer.</h4> - -<p><span class="smcap">Matt.</span> <small>VI</small>, 6. But thou, when -thou prayest, enter into thy -closet, and when thou hast shut -thy door, pray to thy Father -which is in secret; and thy Father -which seeth in secret shall -reward thee openly.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Matt.</span> <small>XIV</small>, 23. And when he -had sent the multitudes away, he -went up into a mountain apart to -pray; and when the evening was -come, he was there alone.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Mark</span> <small>I</small>, 35. And in the morning, -rising up a great while before -day, he went out, and departed -into a solitary place, and there -prayed.</p> - -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_261" id="Page_261">{261}</a></span> -<span class="smcap">Luke</span> <small>V</small>, 16. And he withdrew -himself into the wilderness, and -prayed.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>CXIX</small>, 62. At midnight -I will rise to give thanks unto -thee, because of thy righteous -judgments.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Eph.</span> <small>VI</small>, 18. Praying always -with all prayer and supplication -in the Spirit, and watching thereunto -with all perseverance and -supplication for all saints.</p> - -<h4 class="smcap">9. Public or Social Prayer.</h4> - -<p><span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>I</small>, 24. And they prayed, -and said, Thou, Lord, which -knowest the hearts of all men, -shew whether of these two thou -hast chosen.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>XX</small>, 36. And when he had -thus spoken, he kneeled down, -and prayed with them all.</p> - -<p>37. And they all wept sore, -and fell on Paul's neck, and -kissed him.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Joel</span> <small>II</small>, 32. And it shall come -to pass, that whosoever shall call -on the name of the Lord shall be -delivered: for in mount Zion and -in Jerusalem shall be deliverance, -as the Lord hath said, and in the -remnant whom the Lord shall -call.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Luke</span> <small>XVIII</small>, 7. And shall not -God avenge his own elect, which -cry day and night unto him, -though he bear long with them?</p> - -<p>8. I tell you that he will -avenge them speedily. Nevertheless, -when the Son of man -cometh, shall he find faith on the -earth?</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Luke</span> <small>XII</small>, 5. But I will forewarn -you whom ye shall fear: Fear -him, which after he hath killed -hath power to cast into hell; yea, -I say unto you, Fear him.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">James</span> <small>IV</small>, 3. Ye ask, and receive -not, because ye ask amiss, that ye -may consume it upon your lusts.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">James</span> <small>IV</small>, 8. Draw nigh to God, -and he will draw nigh to you. -Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; -and purify your hearts, ye double-minded.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Pet.</span> <small>III</small>, 12. For the eyes of -the Lord are over the righteous, -and his ears are open unto their -prayers: but the face of the Lord -is against them that do evil.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">James</span> <small>V</small>, 16. Confess your faults -one to another, and pray one for -another, that ye may be healed. -The effectual fervent prayer of a -righteous man availeth much.</p> - -<p>17. Elias was a man subject to -like passions as we are, and he -prayed earnestly that it might -not rain: and it rained not on the -earth by the space of three years -and six months.</p> - -<p>18. And he prayed again, and -the heaven gave rain, and the -earth brought forth her fruit.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Matt.</span> <small>XVIII</small>, 19. Again I say -unto you, That if two of you shall -agree on earth as touching any -thing that they shall ask, it shall -be done for them of my Father -which is in heaven.</p> - -<p>20. For where two or three are -gathered together in my name, -there am I in the midst of them.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>XII</small>, 12. And when he had -considered the thing, he came to -the house of Mary the mother of -John, whose surname was Mark; -where many were gathered together -praying.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Zech.</span> <small>VII</small>, 2. When they had -sent unto the house of God Sherezer -and Regemmelech, and their -men, to pray before the Lord,</p> - -<p>3. And to speak unto the priests -which were in the house of the -Lord of hosts, and to the prophets, -saying, Should I weep in the -fifth month, separating myself, -as I have done these so many -years?</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Cor.</span> <small>XIV</small>, 14. For if I pray in -an unknown tongue, my spirit -prayeth, but my understanding is -unfruitful.</p> - -<p>15. What is it then? I will -pray with the spirit, and I will -pray with the understanding also: -I will sing with the spirit, and I -will sing with the understanding -also.</p> - -<p>16. Else when thou shalt bless -with the spirit, how shall he that -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_262" id="Page_262">{262}</a></span> -occupieth the room of the unlearned -say Amen at thy giving -of thanks, seeing he understandeth -not what thou sayest?</p> - -<p>17. For thou verily givest -thanks well, but the other is not -edified.</p> - -<p>18. I thank my God, I speak -with tongues more than ye all:</p> - -<p>19. Yet in the Church I had -rather speak five words with my -understanding, that by my voice -I might teach others also, than -ten thousand words in an unknown -tongue.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">James</span> <small>V</small>, 14. As obedient children, -not fashioning yourselves -according to the former lusts in -your ignorance:</p> - -<p>15. But as he which hath called -you is holy, so be ye holy in all -manner of conversation:</p> - -<p>16. Because it is written, Be ye -holy; for I am holy.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>XVI</small>, 13. And on the Sabbath -we went out of the city by a -river side, where prayer was wont -to be made; and we sat down, -and spake unto the women which -resorted thither.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>XVI</small>, 16. And it came to -pass, as we went to prayer, a certain -damsel possessed with a -spirit of divination met us, which -brought her masters much gain -by soothsaying.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>I</small>, 12. Then returned they -unto Jerusalem from the mount -called Olivet, which is from Jerusalem -a Sabbath day's journey.</p> - -<p>13. And when they were come -in, they went up into an upper -room, where abode both Peter, -and James, and John, and Andrew, -Philip, and Thomas, Bartholomew, -and Matthew, James -the son of Alpheus, and Simon -Zelotes, and Judas the brother of -James.</p> - -<p>14. These all continued with -one accord in prayer and supplication, -with the women, and Mary -the mother of Jesus, and with his -brethren.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>II</small>, 41. Then they that -gladly received his Word were -baptized: and the same day there -were added unto them about three -thousand souls.</p> - -<p>42. And they continued steadfastly -in the apostles' doctrine -and fellowship, and in breaking -of bread, and in prayers.</p> - -<h4 class="smcap">10. Prayer for Temporal Blessings.</h4> - -<p><span class="smcap">Ex.</span> <small>IX</small>, 29. And Moses said unto -him, As soon as I am gone out of -the city, I will spread abroad my -hands unto the Lord; and the -thunder shall cease, neither shall -there be any more hail; that thou -mayest know how that the earth -is the Lord's.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Lev.</span> <small>XXVI</small>, 40. If they shall -confess their iniquity, and the iniquity -of their fathers, with their -trespass which they trespassed -against me, and that also they -have walked contrary unto me;</p> - -<p>41. And that I also have walked -contrary unto them, and have -brought them into the land of -their enemies; if then their uncircumcised -hearts be humbled, -and they then accept of the punishment -of their iniquity:</p> - -<p>42. Then will I remember my -covenant with Jacob, and also -my covenant with Isaac, and also -my covenant with Abraham will -I remember; and I will remember -the land.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Sam.</span> <small>I</small>, 27. For this child I -prayed; and the Lord hath given -me my petition which I asked of -him.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Sam.</span> <small>XII</small>, 18. So Samuel called -unto the Lord; and the Lord sent -thunder and rain that day: and -all the people greatly feared the -Lord and Samuel.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Kings</span> <small>XVII</small>, 22. And the Lord -heard the voice of Elijah: and -the soul of the child came into -him again, and he revived.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Kings</span> <small>XVIII</small>, 37. Hear me, O -Lord, hear me, that this people -may know that thou art the Lord -God, and that thou hast turned -their heart back again.</p> - -<p>38. Then the fire of the Lord -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_263" id="Page_263">{263}</a></span> -fell, and consumed the burnt sacrifice, -and the wood, and the -stones, and the dust, and licked -up the water that was in the -trench.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Kings</span> <small>VI</small>, 18. And when they -came down to him, Elisha prayed -unto the Lord, and said, Smite -this people, I pray thee, with -blindness. And he smote them -with blindness according to the -word of Elisha.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Kings</span> <small>XIX</small>, 20. Then Isaiah -the son of Amoz sent to Hezekiah, -saying, Thus saith the Lord God -of Israel, That which thou hast -prayed to me against Sennacherib -king of Assyria I have -heard.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Kings</span> <small>XX</small>, 5. Turn again, and -tell Hezekiah the captain of my -people, Thus saith the Lord, the -God of David thy father, I have -heard thy prayer, I have seen thy -tears: behold, I will heal thee: -on the third day thou shalt go up -unto the house of the Lord.</p> - -<p>6. And I will add unto thy days -fifteen years; and I will deliver -thee and this city out of the hand -of the king of Assyria; and I will -defend this city for mine own -sake, and for my servant David's -sake.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Zech.</span> <small>X</small>, 1. Ask ye of the Lord -rain in the time of the latter -rain; so the Lord shall make -bright clouds, and give them -showers of rain, to every one -grass in the field.</p> - - -<h4 class="smcap">11. Examples of Answers to Prayers.</h4> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Kings</span> <small>XX</small>, 5. Turn again, and -tell Hezekiah the captain of my -people, Thus saith the Lord, the -God of David thy father, I have -heard thy prayer, I have seen thy -tears; behold, I will heal thee: -on the third day thou shalt go up -into the house of the Lord.</p> - -<p>6. And I will add unto thy days -fifteen years; and I will deliver -thee and this city out of the hand -of the king of Assyria; and I will -defend this city for mine own -sake, and for my servant David's -sake.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Kings</span> <small>XX</small>, 11. And Isaiah the -prophet cried unto the Lord: and -he brought the shadow ten degrees -backward, by which it had -gone down in the dial of Ahaz.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Kings</span> <small>VI</small>, 18. And when they -came down to him, Elisha prayed -unto the Lord, and said, Smite -this people, I pray thee, with -blindness. And he smote them -with blindness according to the -word of Elisha.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>XII</small>, 5. Peter therefore was -kept in prison: but prayer was -made without ceasing of the -Church unto God for him.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>XII</small>, 7. And, behold, the -angel of the Lord came upon him, -and a light shined in the prison; -and he smote Peter on the side, -and raised him up, saying, Arise -up quickly. And his chains fell -off from his hands.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">James</span> <small>V</small>, 17. Elias was a man -subject to like passions as we are, -and he prayed earnestly that it -might not rain: and it rained not -on the earth by the space of three -years and six months.</p> - -<p>18. And he prayed again, and -the heaven gave rain, and the -earth brought forth her fruit.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Kings</span> <small>XVIII</small>, 37. Hear me, O -Lord, hear me, that this people -may know that thou art the Lord -God, and that thou hast turned -their heart back again.</p> - -<p>38. Then the fire of the Lord -fell, and consumed the burnt sacrifice, -and the wood, and the -stones, and the dust, and licked up -the water that was in the trench.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Ex.</span> <small>XXXII</small>, 11. And Moses besought -the Lord his God, and -said, Lord, why doth thy wrath -wax hot against thy people, which -thou hast brought forth out of -the land of Egypt with great -power, and with a mighty hand?</p> - -<p>12. Wherefore should the Egyptians -speak, and say, For mischief -did he bring them out, to -slay them in the mountains, and -to consume them from the face of -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_264" id="Page_264">{264}</a></span> -the earth? Turn from thy fierce -wrath, and repent of this evil -against thy people.</p> - -<p>13. Remember Abraham, Isaac, -and Israel, thy servants, to whom -thou swarest by thine own self, -and saidst unto them, I will multiply -your seed as the stars of -heaven, and all this land that I -have spoken of will I give unto -your seed, and they shall inherit -it forever.</p> - -<p>14. And the Lord repented of -the evil which he thought to do -unto his people.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Gen.</span> <small>XVIII</small>, 23. And Abraham -drew near, and said, Wilt thou -also destroy the righteous with -the wicked?</p> - -<p>24. Peradventure there be fifty -righteous within the city: wilt -thou also destroy and not spare -the place for the fifty righteous -that are therein?</p> - -<p>25. That be far from thee to do -after this manner, to slay the -righteous with the wicked; and -that the righteous should be as -the wicked, that be far from thee: -Shall not the Judge of all the -earth do right?</p> - -<p>26. And the Lord said, If I find -in Sodom fifty righteous within -the city, then I will spare all the -place for their sakes.</p> - -<p>27. And Abraham answered and -said, Behold now, I have taken -upon me to speak unto the Lord, -which am but dust and ashes;</p> - -<p>28. Peradventure there shall -lack five of the fifty righteous: -wilt thou destroy all the city for -lack of five? And he said, If I -find there forty and five, I will -not destroy it.</p> - -<p>29. And he spake unto him yet -again, and said, Peradventure -there shall be forty found there. -And he said, I will not do it for -forty's sake.</p> - -<p>30. And he said unto him, O let -not the Lord be angry, and I will -speak: Peradventure there shall -thirty be found there. And he -said, I will not do it, if I find -thirty there.</p> - -<p>31. And he said, Behold now, I -have taken upon myself to speak -unto the Lord: Peradventure -there shall be twenty found there. -And he said, I will not destroy it -for twenty's sake.</p> - -<p>32. And he said, O let not the -Lord be angry, and I will speak -yet but this once: Peradventure -ten shall be found there. And he -said, I will not destroy it for ten's -sake.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>XVIII</small>, 6. In my distress -I called upon the Lord, and cried -unto my God: he heard my voice -out of his temple, and my cry -came before him, even into his -ears.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>XXXIV</small>, 4. I sought the -Lord, and he heard me, and delivered -me from all my fears.</p> - -<p>5. They looked unto him, and -were lightened: and their faces -were not ashamed.</p> - -<p>6. This poor man cried, and the -Lord heard him, and saved him -out of all his troubles.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>LXV</small>, 2. O thou that hearest -prayer, unto thee shall all -flesh come.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>CXVIII</small>, 5. I called upon -the Lord in distress: the Lord -answered me, and set me in a -large place.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Jer.</span> <small>XXXIII</small>, 3. Call unto me, -and I will answer thee, and shew -thee great and mighty things, -which thou knowest not.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Dan.</span> <small>IX</small>, 21. Yea, while I was -speaking in prayer, even the man -Gabriel, whom I had seen in the -vision at the beginning, being -caused to fly swiftly, touched me -about the time of the evening -oblation.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Dan.</span> <small>X</small>, 12. Then said he unto -me, Fear not, Daniel: for from -the first day that thou didst set -thine heart to understand, and to -chasten thyself before thy God, -thy words were heard, and I am -come for thy words.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>CXLV</small>, 18. The Lord is -nigh unto all them that call upon -him, to all that call upon him in -truth.</p> - -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_265" id="Page_265">{265}</a></span> -19. He will fulfill the desire of -them that fear him: he also will -hear their cry, and will save -them.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Sam.</span> <small>I</small>, 27. For this child I -prayed; and the Lord hath given -me my petition which I asked of -him.</p> - -<hr /> - -<h3>CHAPTER II.<br /> -<small>PRAISE TO GOD.</small></h3> - -<h4 class="smcap">1. Praise is a Christian Duty.</h4> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>XLVII</small>, 6. Sing praises to -God, sing praises: sing praises -unto our King, sing praises.</p> - -<p>7. For God is the King of all -the earth: sing ye praises with -understanding.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>XCV</small>, 1. O come, let us -sing unto the Lord: let us make -a joyful noise to the Rock of our -salvation.</p> - -<p>2. Let us come before his presence -with thanksgiving, and make -a joyful noise unto him with -psalms.</p> - -<p>3. For the Lord is a great God, -and a great King above all gods.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>IX</small>, 11. Sing praises to -the Lord, which dwelleth in Zion: -declare among the people his -doings.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>XXII</small>, 22. I will declare -thy name unto my brethren: in -the midst of the congregation -will I praise thee.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>XXXV</small>, 18. I will give thee -thanks in the great congregation: -I will praise thee among much -people.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>C</small>, 1. Make a joyful noise -unto the Lord, all ye lands.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>C</small>, 4. Enter into his gates -with thanksgiving, and into his -courts with praise: be thankful -unto him, and bless his name.</p> - -<p>5. For the Lord is good; his -mercy is everlasting, and his -truth endureth to all generations.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>CVII</small>, 31. O that men -would praise the Lord for his -goodness, and for his wonderful -works to the children of men!</p> - -<p>32. Let them exalt him also in -the congregation of the people, -and praise him in the assembly of -the elders.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>CL</small>, 1. Praise ye the Lord. -Praise God in his sanctuary: -praise him in the firmament of -his power.</p> - -<p>2. Praise him for his mighty -acts: praise him according to his -excellent greatness.</p> - -<p>3. Praise him with the sound -of the trumpet: praise him with -the psaltery and harp.</p> - -<p>4. Praise him with the timbrel -and dance: praise him with -stringed instruments and organs.</p> - -<p>5. Praise him upon the loud -cymbals: praise him upon the -high-sounding cymbals.</p> - -<p>6. Let every thing that hath -breath praise the Lord. Praise -ye the Lord.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Heb.</span> <small>XIII</small>, 15. By him therefore -let us offer the sacrifice of praise -to God continually, that is, the -fruit of our lips, giving thanks to -his name.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>XVI</small>, 25. And at midnight -Paul and Silas prayed, and sang -praises unto God: and the prisoners -heard them.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Matt.</span> <small>XXVI</small>, 30. And when they -had sung a hymn, they went out -into the mount of Olives.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Eph.</span> <small>V</small>, 19. Speaking to yourselves -in psalms, and hymns, -and spiritual songs, singing and -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_266" id="Page_266">{266}</a></span> -making melody in your heart to -the Lord:</p> - -<p>20. Giving thanks always for -all things unto God and the Father -in the name of our Lord Jesus -Christ.</p> - -<h4 class="smcap">2. Praise Should be Earnest.</h4> - -<p><span class="smcap">Eph.</span> <small>V</small>, 19. Speaking to yourselves -in psalms, and hymns, and -spiritual songs, singing and making -melody in your heart to the -Lord;</p> - -<p>20. Giving thanks always for -all things unto God and the Father, -in the name of our Lord -Jesus Christ.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Cor.</span> <small>XIV</small>, 15. What is it then? -I will pray with the spirit, and I -will pray with the understanding -also: I will sing with the spirit, -and I will sing with the understanding -also.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>CXI</small>, 1. Praise ye the -Lord. I will praise the Lord with -my whole heart, in the assembly -of the upright, and in the congregation.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Col.</span> <small>III</small>, 16. Let the Word of -Christ dwell in you richly in all -wisdom; teaching and admonishing -one another in psalms and -hymns, and spiritual songs, singing -with grace in your hearts to -the Lord.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Phil.</span> <small>IV</small>, 6. Rejoice in the Lord -always: and again I say, Rejoice.</p> - -<p>5. Let your moderation be -known unto all men. The Lord -is at hand.</p> - -<p>6. Be careful for nothing; but -in every thing by prayer and -supplication with thanksgiving -let your requests be made known -unto God.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Col.</span> <small>IV</small>, 2. Continue in prayer, -and watch in the same with -thanksgiving.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>V</small>, 11. But let all those -that put their trust in thee rejoice: -let them ever shout for -joy, because thou defendest them: -let them also that love thy name -be joyful in thee.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>XXXII</small>, 32. Be glad in the -Lord, and rejoice, ye righteous: -and shout for joy, all ye that are -upright in heart.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>XXVII</small>, 4. Delight thyself -also in the Lord; and he shall -give thee the desires of thine -heart.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>LXIII</small>, 3. Because thy -loving-kindness is better than -life, my lips shall praise thee.</p> - -<p>4. Thus will I bless thee while -I live: I will lift up my hands in -thy name.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>XCVII</small>, 1. The Lord reigneth; -let the earth rejoice; let the -multitude of isles be glad thereof.</p> - -<p>2. Clouds and darkness are -round about him: righteousness -and judgment are the habitation -of his throne.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>CXLIX</small>, 2. Let Israel rejoice -in him that made him: let -the children of Zion be joyful in -their King.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Isaiah</span> <small>XLI</small>, 16. Thou shalt fan -them, and the wind shall carry -them away, and the whirlwind -shall scatter them: and thou shalt -rejoice in the Lord, and shalt -glory in the Holy One of Israel.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Chron.</span> <small>XVI</small>, 31. Let the heavens -be glad, and let the earth -rejoice: and let men say among -the nations, The Lord reigneth.</p> - -<p>32. Let the sea roar, and the -fullness thereof: let the fields rejoice, -and all that is therein.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Sam.</span> <small>II</small>, 1. And Hannah -prayed, and said, My heart rejoiceth -in the Lord, mine horn is -exalted in the Lord; my mouth -is enlarged over mine enemies; -because I rejoice in thy salvation.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Neh.</span> <small>VIII</small>, 10. Then he said -unto them, Go your way, eat the -fat, and drink the sweet, and send -portions unto them for whom -nothing is prepared: for this day -is holy unto our Lord: neither be -ye sorry; for the joy of the Lord -is your strength.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Hab.</span> <small>III</small>, 17. Although the fig -tree shall not blossom, neither -shall fruit be in the vines; the -labor of the olive shall fail, and -the fields shall yield no meat; -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_267" id="Page_267">{267}</a></span> -the flock shall be cut off from the -fold, and there shall be no herd -in the stalls:</p> - -<p>18. Yet I will rejoice in the -Lord, I will joy in the God of my -salvation.</p> - -<p>19. The Lord God is my strength, -and he will make my feet like -hinds' feet, and he will make -me to walk upon mine high -places.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Pet.</span> <small>I</small>, 8. Whom having not -seen, ye love; in whom, though -now ye see him not, yet believing, -ye rejoice with joy unspeakable -and full of glory.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Phil.</span> <small>III</small>, 1. Finally, my brethren, -rejoice in the Lord. To write -the same things to you, to me -indeed is not grievous, but for -you it is safe.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Phil.</span> <small>IV</small>, 4. Rejoice in the Lord -always: and again I say, Rejoice.</p> - -<hr /> - -<h3>CHAPTER III.<br /> -<small>FRUITS OF THE SPIRIT.</small></h3> - -<h4 class="smcap">1. Love.</h4> - -<h5>(1.) <i>Love to God.</i></h5> - -<p><span class="smcap">Matt.</span> <small>XXII</small>, 37. Jesus said unto -him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy -God with all thy heart, and with -all thy soul, and with all thy -mind.</p> - -<p>38. This is the first and great -commandment.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Deut.</span> <small>VI</small>, 5. And thou shalt -love the Lord thy God with all -thine heart, and with all thy soul, -and with all thy might.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Deut.</span> <small>XI</small>, 1. Therefore thou -shalt love the Lord thy God, and -keep his charge, and his statutes, -and his judgments, and his commandments, -always.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Josh.</span> <small>XXII</small>, 5. But take diligent -heed to do the commandment and -the law, which Moses the servant -of the Lord charged you, to love -the Lord your God, and to walk -in all his ways, and to keep his -commandments, and to cleave -unto him, and to serve him with -all your heart and with all your -soul.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Prov.</span> <small>XXIII</small>, 26. My son, give -me thy heart, and let thine eyes -observe my ways.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Cor.</span> <small>XVI</small>, 22. If any man love -not the Lord Jesus Christ, let him -be anathema maranatha.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Jude</span>, 21. Keep yourselves in -the love of God, looking for the -mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ -unto eternal life.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Deut.</span> <small>VII</small>, 9. Know therefore -that the Lord thy God, he is God, -the faithful God, which keepeth -covenant and mercy with them -that love him and keep his commandments -to a thousand generations.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Deut.</span> <small>XI</small>, 13. And it shall come -to pass, if ye shall hearken diligently -unto my commandments -which I command you this day, -to love the Lord your God, and to -serve him with all your heart, -and with all your soul,</p> - -<p>14. That I will give you the -rain of your land in his due season, -the first rain and the latter -rain, that thou mayest gather in -thy corn, and thy wine, and thine -oil.</p> - -<p>15. And I will send grass in thy -fields for thy cattle, that thou -mayest eat and be full.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>CXLV</small>, 20. The Lord preserveth -all them that love him: -but all the wicked will he destroy.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Prov.</span> <small>VIII</small>, 17. I love them that -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_268" id="Page_268">{268}</a></span> -love me: and those that seek me -early shall find me.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">John</span> <small>XIV</small>, 21. He that hath -my commandments, and keepeth -them, he it is that loveth me: -and he that loveth me shall be -loved of my Father, and I will -love him, and will manifest myself -to him.</p> - -<p>22. Judas saith unto him, not -Iscariot, Lord, how is it that thou -wilt manifest thyself unto us, and -not unto the world?</p> - -<p>23. Jesus answered and said -unto him, If a man love me, he -will keep my words and my Father -will love him, and we will -come unto him, and make our -abode with him.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">James</span> <small>I</small>, 12. Blessed is the man -that endureth temptation: for -when he is tried, he shall receive -the crown of life, which the Lord -hath promised to them that love -him.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Cor.</span> <small>II</small>, 9. But as it is written, -Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, -neither have entered into the -heart of man, the things which -God hath prepared for them that -love him.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>VIII</small>, 28. And we know -that all things work together for -good to them that love God, to -them who are called according to -his purpose.</p> - -<h5>(2.) <i>The love of God.</i></h5> - -<p><span class="smcap">John</span> <small>III</small>, 16. For God so loved -the world, that he gave his only -begotten Son, that whosoever believeth -in him should not perish, -but have everlasting life.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>V</small>, 8. But God commandeth -his love toward us, in that, while -we were yet sinners, Christ died -for us.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Eph.</span> <small>II</small>, 4. But God, who is rich -in mercy, for his great love wherewith -he loved us,</p> - -<p>5. Even when we were dead in -sins, hath quickened us together -with Christ; (by grace ye are -saved;)</p> - -<p>6. And hath raised us up together, -and made us sit together -in heavenly places in Christ Jesus:</p> - -<p>7. That in the ages to come he -might show the exceeding riches -of his grace in his kindness -toward us through Christ Jesus.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Luke</span> <small>VI</small>, 35. But love ye your -enemies, and do good, and lend, -hoping for nothing again; and -your reward shall be great, and -ye shall be the children of the -Highest: for he is kind unto the -unthankful and to the evil.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 John</span> <small>IV</small>, 7. Beloved, let us -love one another: for love is of -God; and every one that loveth -is born of God, and knoweth God.</p> - -<p>8. He that loveth not knoweth -not God; for God is love.</p> - -<p>9. In this was manifested the -love of God toward us, because -that God sent his only begotten -Son into the world, that we might -live through him.</p> - -<p>10. Herein is love, not that we -loved God, but that he loved us, -and sent his Son to be the propitiation -for our sins.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">James</span> <small>V</small>, 11. Behold, we count -them happy which endure. Ye -have heard of the patience of -Job, and have seen the end of -the Lord; that the Lord is very -pitiful, and of tender mercy.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Hosea</span> <small>XI</small>, 8. How shall I give -thee up, Ephraim? how shall I -deliver thee, Israel? how shall I -make thee as Admah? how shall -I set thee as Zeboim? my heart -is turned within me, my repentings -are kindled together.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Lam.</span> <small>III</small>, 22. It is of the Lord's -mercies that we are not consumed, -because his compassions fail not.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Lam.</span> <small>III</small>, 32. But though he cause -grief, yet will he have compassion -according to the multitude of his -mercies.</p> - -<p>33. For he doth not afflict willingly, -nor grieve the children of -men.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>XXXVI</small>, 7. How excellent -is thy loving-kindness, O God! -therefore the children of men -put their trust under the shadow -of thy wings.</p> - -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_269" id="Page_269">{269}</a></span> -<span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>LXIX</small>, 16. Hear me, O -Lord; for thy loving-kindness -is good: turn unto me according -to the multitude of thy tender -mercies.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>LXXVIII</small>, 38. But he, being -full of compassion, forgave their -iniquity, and destroyed them not: -yea, many a time turned he his -anger away, and did not stir up -all his wrath.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>CIII</small>, 13. Like as a father -pitieth his children, so the Lord -pitieth them that fear him.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>LXXXVI</small>, 15. But thou, O -Lord, art a God full of compassion, -and gracious, long-suffering, -and plenteous in mercy and -truth.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>CXLV</small>, 8. The Lord is -gracious, and full of compassion: -slow to anger, and of great -mercy.</p> - -<p>9. The Lord is good to all: and -his tender mercies are over all his -works.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Matt.</span> <small>IX</small>, 35. And Jesus went -about all the cities and villages, -teaching in their synagogues, -and preaching the Gospel of the -kingdom, and healing every sickness -and every disease among the -people.</p> - -<p>36. But when he saw the multitudes, -he was moved with -compassion on them, because -they fainted, and were scattered -abroad, as sheep having no shepherd.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Matt.</span> <small>XIV</small>, 14. And Jesus went -forth, and saw a great multitude, -and was moved with compassion -toward them, and he healed their -sick.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Matt.</span> <small>XV</small>, 32. Then Jesus called -his disciples unto him, and said, -I have compassion on the multitude, -because they continue with -me now three days, and have -nothing to eat: and I will not -send them away fasting, lest they -faint in the way.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Matt.</span> <small>XXIII</small>, 37. O Jerusalem, -Jerusalem, thou that killest -the prophets, and stonest them -which are sent unto thee, how -often would I have gathered thy -children together, even as a hen -gathereth her chickens under her -wings, and ye would not!</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">John</span> <small>XIII</small>, 34. A new commandment -I give unto you, That ye -love one another, as I have loved -you, that ye also love one another.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">John</span> <small>XV</small>, 9. As the Father hath -loved me, so have I loved you: -continue ye in my love.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>V</small>, 6. For when we were -yet without strength, in due time -Christ died for the ungodly.</p> - -<p>7. For scarcely for a righteous -man will one die: yet peradventure -for a good man some would -even dare to die.</p> - -<p>8. But God commendeth his -love toward us, in that, while -we were yet sinners, Christ died -for us.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>VIII</small>, 37. Nay, in all these -things we are more than conquerors -through him that loved us.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Eph.</span> <small>V</small>, 2. And walk in love, -as Christ also hath loved us, -and hath given himself for us -an offering and a sacrifice to God -for a sweet-smelling savor.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Matt.</span> <small>XX</small>, 28. Even as the Son -of man came not to be ministered -unto, but to minister, and to give -his life a ransom for many.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Phil.</span> <small>II</small>, 6. Who, being in the -form of God, thought it not robbery -to be equal with God:</p> - -<p>7. But made himself of no reputation, -and took upon him the -form of a servant, and was made -in the likeness of men:</p> - -<p>8. And being found in fashion -as a man, he humbled himself, -and became obedient unto death, -even the death of the cross.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Isaiah</span> <small>L</small>, 6. I gave my back -to the smiters, and my cheeks to -them that plucked off the hair: -I hid not my face from shame -and spitting.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Isaiah</span> <small>LIII</small>, 7. He was oppressed, -and he was afflicted, yet he opened -not his mouth: he is brought as a -lamb to the slaughter, and as a -sheep before her shearers is dumb, -so he openeth not his mouth.</p> - -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_270" id="Page_270">{270}</a></span> -<span class="smcap">1 Peter</span> <small>II</small>, 21. For even hereunto -were ye called: because -Christ also suffered for us, leaving -us an example, that ye should -follow his steps.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Cor.</span> <small>VIII</small>, 9. For ye know the -grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, -that, though he was rich, yet for -your sakes he became poor, that -ye through his poverty might be -rich.</p> - -<h5>(3.) <i>Love to the brethren.</i></h5> - -<p><span class="smcap">James</span> <small>II</small>, 8. If ye fulfill the -royal law according to the Scripture, -Thou shalt love thy neighbor -as thyself, ye do well:</p> - -<p>9. But if ye have respect to -persons, ye commit sin, and are -convinced of the law as transgressors.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Col.</span> <small>III</small>, 14. And above all these -things put on charity, which is -the bond of perfectness.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Thess.</span> <small>III</small>, 12. And the Lord -make you to increase and abound -in love one toward another, and -toward all men, even as we do -toward you.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>XIII</small>, 3. For rulers are not -a terror to good works, but to the -evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid -of the power? do that which is -good, and thou shalt have praise -of the same:</p> - -<p>4. For he is the minister of God -to thee for good. But if thou do -that which is evil, be afraid; for -he beareth not the sword in vain: -for he is the minister of God, a -revenger to execute wrath upon -him that doeth evil.</p> - -<p>5. Wherefore ye must needs be -subject, not only for wrath, but -also for conscience' sake.</p> - -<p>6. For, for this cause pay ye -tribute also: for they are God's -ministers, attending continually -upon this very thing.</p> - -<p>7. Render therefore to all their -dues: tribute to whom tribute is -due; custom to whom custom; -fear to whom fear; honor to -whom honor.</p> - -<p>8. Owe no man any thing, but -to love one another: for he that -loveth another hath fulfilled the -law.</p> - -<p>9. For this, Thou shalt not commit -adultery, Thou shalt not kill, -Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt -not bear false witness, Thou shalt -not covet; and if there be any -other commandment, it is briefly -comprehended in this saying, -namely, Thou shalt love thy -neighbor as thyself.</p> - -<p>10. Love worketh no ill to his -neighbor: therefore love is the -fulfilling of the law.</p> - -<p>11. And that, knowing the time, -that now it is high time to awake -out of sleep: for now is our salvation -nearer than when we believed.</p> - -<p>12. The night is far spent, the -day is at hand: let us therefore -cast off the works of darkness, -and let us put on the armor of -light.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Gal.</span> <small>V</small>, 13. For, brethren, ye -have been called unto liberty; -only use not liberty for an occasion -to the flesh, but by love -serve one another.</p> - -<p>14. For all the law is fulfilled -in one word, even in this; Thou -shalt love thy neighbor as thyself.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Gal.</span> <small>V</small>, 22. But the fruit of the -Spirit is love, joy, peace, long-suffering, -gentleness, goodness, -faith,</p> - -<p>23. Meekness, temperance: -against such there is no law.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Cor.</span> <small>XIII</small>, 13. And now abideth -faith, hope, charity, these -three; but the greatest of these -is charity.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Peter</span> <small>IV</small>, 8. And above -all things have fervent charity -among yourselves: for charity -shall cover the multitude of sins.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Cor.</span> <small>XVI</small>, 14. Let all your -things be done with charity.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Matt.</span> <small>V</small>, 43. Ye have heard -that it hath been said, Thou -shalt love thy neighbor, and -hate thine enemy.</p> - -<p>44. But I say unto you, Love -your enemies, bless them that -curse you, do good to them that -hate you, and pray for them -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_271" id="Page_271">{271}</a></span> -which despitefully use you, and -persecute you;</p> - -<p>45. That ye may be the children -of your Father which is in -heaven: for he maketh his sun -to rise on the evil and on the -good, and sendeth rain on the -just and on the unjust.</p> - -<p>46. For if ye love them which -love you, what reward have ye? -do not even the publicans the -same?</p> - -<p>47. And if ye salute your brethren -only, what do ye more than -others? do not even the publicans -so?</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Luke</span> <small>VI</small>, 32. For if ye love them -which love you, what thank have -ye? for sinners also love those -that love them.</p> - -<p>33. And if ye do good to them -which do good to you, what thank -have ye? for sinners also do even -the same.</p> - -<p>34. And if ye lend to them of -whom ye hope to receive, what -thank have ye? for sinners also -lend to sinners, to receive as much -again.</p> - -<p>35. But love ye your enemies, -and do good, and lend, hoping -for nothing again; and your reward -shall be great, and ye shall -be the children of the Highest: -for he is kind unto the unthankful -and to the evil.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>XV</small>, 1. We then that are -strong ought to bear the infirmities -of the weak, and not to please -ourselves.</p> - -<p>2. Let every one of us please -his neighbor for his good to edification.</p> - -<p>3. For even Christ pleased not -himself; but, as it is written, -The reproaches of them that -reproached thee fell on me.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Cor.</span> <small>X</small>, 24. Let no man seek -his own, but every man another's -wealth.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Cor.</span> <small>X</small>, 33. Even as I please -all men in all things, not seeking -mine own profit, but the profit of -many, that they may be saved.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Cor.</span> <small>V</small>, 15. And that he died -for all, that they which live -should not henceforth live unto -themselves, but unto him which -died for them, and rose again.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 John</span> <small>III</small>, 16. Hereby perceive -we the love of God, because he -laid down his life for us: and we -ought to lay down our lives for -the brethren.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Luke</span> <small>X</small>, 33. But a certain Samaritan, -as he journeyed, came -where he was; and when he saw -him, he had compassion on him.</p> - -<p>34. And went to him, and bound -up his wounds, pouring in oil -and wine, and set him on his -own beast, and brought him to -an inn, and took care of him.</p> - -<h5>(4.) <i>Love to all men.</i></h5> - -<p><span class="smcap">Lev.</span> <small>XIX</small>, 18. Thou shalt not -avenge, nor bear any grudge -against the children of thy people, -but thou shalt love thy neighbor -as thyself: I am the Lord.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Lev.</span> <small>XIX</small>, 34. But the stranger -that dwelleth with you shall be -unto you as one born among you, -and thou shalt love him as thyself; -for ye were strangers in the -land of Egypt: I am the Lord -your God.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Matt.</span> <small>V</small>, 44. But I say unto -you, Love your enemies, bless -them that curse you, do good to -them that hate you, and pray for -them which despitefully use you, -and persecute you;</p> - -<p>45. That ye may be the children -of your Father which is in -heaven: for he maketh his sun -to rise on the evil and on the -good, and sendeth rain on the -just and on the unjust.</p> - -<p>46. For if ye love them which -love you, what reward have ye? -do not even the publicans the -same?</p> - -<p>47. And if ye salute your brethren -only, what do ye more than -others? do not even the publicans -so?</p> - -<p>48. Be ye therefore perfect, -even as your Father which is -in heaven is perfect.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>XII</small>, 9. Let love be without -dissimulation. Abhor that -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_272" id="Page_272">{272}</a></span> -which is evil; cleave to that -which is good.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Heb.</span> <small>X</small>, 24. And let us consider -one another, to provoke unto love, -and to good works.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Peter</span> <small>I</small>, 22. Seeing ye have -purified your souls in obeying the -truth through the Spirit unto unfeigned -love of the brethren, see -that ye love one another with a -pure heart fervently.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 John</span> <small>II</small>, 10. He that loveth -his brother abideth in the light, -and there is none occasion of -stumbling in him.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 John</span> <small>IV</small>, 20. If a man say, I -love God, and hateth his brother, -he is a liar. For he that loveth -not his brother whom he hath -seen, how can he love God whom -he hath not seen?</p> - -<p>21. And this commandment -have we from him, That he who -loveth God loveth his brother also.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 John</span> <small>III</small>, 18. My little children, -let us not love in word, -neither in tongue; but in deed -and in truth.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Prov.</span> <small>XVIII</small>, 24. A man that -hath friends must show himself -friendly: and there is a friend -that sticketh closer than a brother.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Thess.</span> <small>IV</small>, 9. But as touching -brotherly love, ye need not that -I write unto you: for ye yourselves -are taught of God to love -one another.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>XII</small>, 10. Be kindly affectioned -one to another with brotherly -love; in honor preferring one -another.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Thess.</span> <small>III</small>, 12. And the Lord -make you to increase and abound -in love one toward another, and -toward all men, even as we do -toward you.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Eph.</span> <small>I</small>, 15. Wherefore I also, -after I heard of your faith in the -Lord Jesus, and love unto all the -saints,</p> - -<p>16. Cease not to give thanks -for you, making mention of you -in my prayers.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Thess.</span> <small>I</small>, 3. We are bound to -thank God always for you, brethren, -as it is meet, because that -your faith groweth exceedingly, -and the charity of every one of -you all toward each other aboundeth.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Lev.</span> <small>XIX</small>, 17. Thou shalt not -hate thy brother in thy heart: -thou shalt in any wise rebuke -thy neighbor, and not suffer sin -upon him.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 John</span> <small>III</small>, 14. We know that we -have passed from death unto life, -because we love the brethren. He -that loveth not his brother abideth -in death.</p> - -<p>15. Whosoever hateth his brother -is a murderer: and ye know -that no murderer hath eternal -life abiding in him.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Ex.</span> <small>XXIII</small>, 5. If thou see the -ass of him that hateth thee lying -under his burden, and wouldest -forbear to help him, thou shalt -surely help with him.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>XII</small>, 21. Be not overcome -of evil, but overcome evil with -good.</p> - - -<h4 class="smcap">2. Joy.</h4> - -<h5>(1.) <i>Rejoice in God.</i></h5> - -<p><span class="smcap">Phil.</span> <small>III</small>, 1. Finally, my brethren, -rejoice in the Lord. To write -the same things to you, to me indeed -is not grievous, but for you -it is safe.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>V</small>, 11. And not only so, -but we also joy in God through -our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom -we have now received the atonement.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>XXXII</small>, 11. Be glad in the -Lord, and rejoice, ye righteous: -and shout for joy, all ye that are -upright in heart.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Isaiah</span> <small>XXIX</small>, 19. The meek also -shall increase their joy in the -Lord, and the poor among men -shall rejoice in the Holy One of -Israel.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>V</small>, 11. But let all those -that put their trust in thee rejoice: -let them ever shout for joy, -because thou defendest them: let -them also that love thy name be -joyful in thee.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>V</small>, 2. By whom also we -have access by faith into this -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_273" id="Page_273">{273}</a></span> -grace wherein we stand, and -rejoice in hope of the glory of -God.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Luke</span> <small>X</small>, 20. Notwithstanding, -in this rejoice not, that the spirits -are subject unto you; but rather -rejoice, because your names are -written in heaven.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>XV</small>, 13. Now the God of -hope fill you with all joy and -peace in believing, that ye may -abound in hope, through the -power of the Holy Ghost.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>IV</small>, 7. Thou hast put -gladness in my heart, more than -in the time that their corn and -their wine increased.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>XVI</small>, 11. Thou wilt shew -me the path of life: in thy presence -is fullness of joy; at thy -right hand there are pleasures -forever more.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>XVI</small>, 34. And when he had -brought them into his house, he -set meat before them, and rejoiced, -believing in God with all -his house.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Peter</span> <small>I</small>, 8. Whom having not -seen, ye love; in whom, though -now you see him not, yet believing, -ye rejoice with joy unspeakable -and full of glory.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>XIV</small>, 17. For the kingdom -of God is not meat and drink; -but righteousness, and peace, and -joy in the Holy Ghost.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">John</span> <small>XVI</small>, 20. Verily, verily, I -say unto you, that ye shall weep -and lament, but the world shall -rejoice: and ye shall be sorrowful, -but your sorrow shall be turned -into joy.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">John</span> <small>XV</small>, 11. These things have -I spoken unto you, that my joy -might remain in you, and that -your joy might be full.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Isaiah</span> <small>LXV</small>, 14. Thus saith the -Lord, The labor of Egypt, and -merchandise of Ethiopia and of -the Sabeans, men of stature, -shall come over unto thee, and -they shall be thine: they shall -come after thee; in chains they -shall come over, and they shall -fall down unto thee; they shall -make supplication unto thee, saying, -Surely God is in thee; and -there is none else, there is no -God.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Phil.</span> <small>III</small>, 3. For we are the circumcision, -which worship God in -the spirit, and rejoice in Christ -Jesus, and have no confidence in -the flesh.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>XCII</small>, 4. For thou, Lord, -hast made me glad through thy -work: I will triumph in the works -of thy hands.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>XLIII</small>, 4. Then will I go -unto the altar of God, unto God -my exceeding joy: yea, upon the -harp will I praise thee, O God my -God.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>LXIII</small>, 5. My soul shall -be satisfied as with marrow and -fatness; and my mouth shall -praise thee with joyful lips.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>CXXII</small>, 1. I was glad -when they said unto me, Let us -go into the house of the Lord.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Ezra</span> <small>III</small>, 12. But many of the -priests and Levites and chief of -the fathers, who were ancient -men, that had seen the first -house, when the foundation of -this house was laid before their -eyes, wept with a loud voice; -and many shouted aloud for joy:</p> - -<p>13. So that the people could -not discern the noise of the shout -of joy from the noise of the weeping -of the people: for the people -shouted with a loud shout, and -the noise was heard afar off.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Zech.</span> <small>II</small>, 10. Sing and rejoice, -O daughter of Zion: for, lo, I -come, and I will dwell in the -midst of thee, saith the Lord.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>XXXV</small>, 27. Let them shout -for joy, and be glad, that favor -my righteous cause: yea, let them -say continually, Let the Lord be -magnified, which hath pleasure -in the prosperity of his servant.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Neh.</span> <small>VIII</small>, 10. Then he said -unto them, Go your way, eat -the fat, and drink the sweet, -and send portions unto them for -whom nothing is prepared: for -this day is holy unto our Lord: -neither be ye sorry; for the joy -of the Lord is your strength.</p> - -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_274" id="Page_274">{274}</a></span> -<span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>XVI</small>, 8. I have set the -Lord always before me: because -he is at my right hand, I shall -not be moved.</p> - -<p>9. Therefore my heart is glad, -and my glory rejoiceth: my flesh -also shall rest in hope.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Sam.</span> <small>II</small>, 1. And Hannah -prayed, and said, My heart rejoiceth -in the Lord, mine horn is -exalted in the Lord; my mouth -is enlarged over mine enemies; -because I rejoice in thy salvation.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>IX</small>, 14. That I may shew -forth all thy praise in the gates -of the daughter of Zion: I will -rejoice in thy salvation.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>CXVIII</small>, 15. The voice of -rejoicing and salvation is in the -tabernacles of the righteous: the -right hand of the Lord doeth valiantly.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Luke</span> <small>I</small>, 47. And my spirit hath -rejoiced in God my Savior.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>XLVIII</small>, 11. Let mount -Zion rejoice, let the daughters of -Judah be glad, because of thy -judgments.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>XIX</small>, 8. The statutes of -the Lord are right, rejoicing the -heart: the commandment of the -Lord is pure, enlightening the -eyes.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>CXIX</small>, 14. I have rejoiced -in the way of thy testimonies, as -much as in all riches.</p> - -<h5>(2.) <i>Rejoice always.</i></h5> - -<p><span class="smcap">Phil.</span> <small>IV</small>, 4. Rejoice in the Lord -always: and again I say, Rejoice.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Thess.</span> <small>V</small>, 16. Rejoice evermore.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Isaiah</span> <small>LXV</small>, 14. Behold, my -servants shall sing for joy of -heart, but ye shall cry for sorrow -of heart, and shall howl for vexation -of spirit.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Isaiah</span> <small>XII</small>, 2. Behold, God is my -salvation; I will trust, and not be -afraid: for the Lord JEHOVAH -is my strength and my song; he -also is become my salvation.</p> - -<p>3. Therefore with joy shall ye -draw water out of the wells of -salvation.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Isaiah</span> <small>XLI</small>, 10. Fear thou not; -for I am with thee: be not dismayed; -for I am thy God: I will -strengthen thee: yea, I will help -thee; yea, I will uphold thee with -the right hand of my righteousness.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Deut.</span> <small>XII</small>, 7. And there ye shall -eat before the Lord your God, and -ye shall rejoice in all that ye put -your hand unto, ye and your -households, wherein the Lord thy -God hath blessed thee.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Deut.</span> <small>XXVI</small>, 11. And thou shalt -rejoice in every good thing which -the Lord thy God hath given unto -thee, and unto thine house, thou, -and the Levite, and the stranger -that is among you.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Joel</span> <small>II</small>, 23. Be glad then, ye -children of Zion, and rejoice in -the Lord your God: for he hath -given you the former rain moderately, -and he will cause to come -down for you the rain, the former -rain, and the latter rain in the -first month.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Hab.</span> <small>III</small>, 17. Although the fig -tree shall not blossom, neither -shall fruit be in the vines; the -labor of the olive shall fail, and -the fields shall yield no meat; -the flock shall be cut off from the -fold, and there shall be no herd -in the stalls:</p> - -<p>18. Yet I will rejoice in the -Lord, I will joy in the God of my -salvation.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>XXIII</small>, 4. Yea, though I -walk through the valley of the -shadow of death, I will fear no -evil: for thou art with me; thy -rod and thy staff they comfort -me.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Isaiah</span> <small>XII</small>, 1. And in that day -thou shalt say, O Lord, I will -praise thee: though thou wast -angry with me, thine anger is -turned away, and thou comfortedst -me.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Cor.</span> <small>I</small>, 3. Blessed be God, even -the Father of our Lord Jesus -Christ, the Father of mercies, and -the God of all comfort;</p> - -<p>4. Who comforteth us in all our -tribulation, that we may be able -to comfort them which are in any -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_275" id="Page_275">{275}</a></span> -trouble by the comfort wherewith -we ourselves are comforted of -God.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Thess.</span> <small>II</small>, 16. Now our Lord -Jesus Christ himself, and God, -even our Father, which hath -loved us, and hath given us everlasting -consolation and good hope -through grace.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>XXXVI</small>, 8. They shall be -abundantly satisfied with the fatness -of thy house; and thou shalt -make them drink of the river of -thy pleasures.</p> - -<p>9. For with thee is the fountain -of life: in thy light shall we see -light.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Isaiah</span> <small>XLI</small>, 16. Thou shalt fan -them, and the wind shall carry -them away, and the whirlwind -shall scatter them: and thou shalt -rejoice in the Lord, and shalt -glory in the Holy One of Israel.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Jer.</span> <small>IX</small>, 24. But let him that -glorieth, glory in this, that he -understandeth and knoweth me, -that I am the Lord which exercise -loving-kindness, judgment, and -righteousness in the earth: for in -these things I delight, saith the -Lord.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Gal.</span> <small>VI</small>, 14. But God forbid that -I should glory, save in the cross -of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom -the world is crucified unto me, -and I unto the world.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Job</span> <small>XXII</small>, 26. For then shalt -thou have thy delight in the Almighty, -and shalt lift up thy face -unto God.</p> - -<h4 class="smcap">3. Peace.</h4> - -<h5>(1.) <i>Peace with God.</i></h5> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>V</small>, 1. Therefore being justified -by faith, we have peace -with God through our Lord Jesus -Christ:</p> - -<p>2. By whom also we have access -by faith into this grace -wherein we stand, and rejoice in -hope of the glory of God.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>V</small>, 10. For if, when we -were enemies, we were reconciled -to God by the death of his Son; -much more, being reconciled, we -shall be saved by his life.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Gal.</span> <small>II</small>, 19. For I, through the -law, am dead to the law, that I -might live unto God.</p> - -<p>20. I am crucified with Christ: -nevertheless I live; yet not I, -but Christ liveth in me: and the -life which I now live in the flesh -I live by the faith of the Son of -God, who loved me, and gave -himself for me.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Eph.</span> <small>I</small>, 6. To the praise of the -glory of his grace, wherein he -hath made us accepted in the beloved:</p> - -<p>7. In whom we have redemption -through his blood, the forgiveness -of sins, according to the -riches of his grace.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Col.</span> <small>I</small>, 20. And, having made -peace through the blood of his -cross, by him to reconcile all -things unto himself; by him, I -say, whether they be things in -earth, or things in heaven.</p> - -<p>21. And you, that were sometime -alienated and enemies in -your mind by wicked works, yet -now hath he reconciled</p> - -<p>22. In the body of his flesh -through death, to present you -holy, and unblamable, and unreprovable -in his sight:</p> - -<p>23. If ye continue in the faith -grounded and settled, and be not -moved away from the hope of the -Gospel, which ye have heard, and -which was preached to every -creature which is under heaven; -whereof I, Paul, am made a minister.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Eph.</span> <small>II</small>, 13. But now, in Christ -Jesus, ye who sometime were far -off are made nigh by the blood of -Christ.</p> - -<p>14. For he is our peace, who -hath made both one, and hath -broken down the middle wall of -partition between us;</p> - -<p>15. Having abolished in his -flesh the enmity, even the law of -commandments contained in ordinances; -for to make in himself -of twain one new man, so making -peace;</p> - -<p>16. And that he might reconcile -both unto God in one body by the -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_276" id="Page_276">{276}</a></span> -cross, having slain the enmity -thereby:</p> - -<p>17. And came and preached -peace to you which were afar off, -and to them that were nigh.</p> - -<p>18. For through him we both -have access by one Spirit unto the -Father.</p> - -<p>19. Now therefore ye are no -more strangers and foreigners, -but fellow-citizens with the saints, -and of the household of God.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Heb.</span> <small>II</small>, 17. Wherefore in all -things it behooved him to be -made like unto his brethren, that -he might be a merciful and faithful -high priest in things pertaining -to God, to make reconciliation -for the sins of the people.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>III</small>, 24. Being justified -freely by his grace through the -redemption that is in Christ -Jesus.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>XIII</small>, 39. And by him all -that believe are justified from all -things, from which ye could not -be justified by the law of Moses.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Cor.</span> <small>VI</small>, 11. And such were -some of you: but ye are washed, -but ye are sanctified, but ye are -justified in the name of the Lord -Jesus, and by the Spirit of our -God.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>VI</small>, 14. For sin shall not -have dominion over you: for ye -are not under the law, but under -grace.</p> - -<p>15. What then? shall we sin, -because we are not under the law, -but under grace? God forbid.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>VIII</small>, 1. There is therefore -now no condemnation to them -which are in Christ Jesus, who -walk not after the flesh, but after -the Spirit.</p> - -<p>2. For the law of the Spirit of -life in Christ Jesus hath made me -free from the law of sin and -death.</p> - -<p>3. For what the law could not -do, in that it was weak through -the flesh, God sending his own -Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, -and for sin, condemned sin in the -flesh:</p> - -<p>4. That the righteousness of -the law might be fulfilled in us, -who walk not after the flesh, but -after the Spirit.</p> - -<p>5. For they that are after the -flesh do mind the things of the -flesh; but they that are after -the Spirit, the things of the -Spirit.</p> - -<p>6. For to be carnally minded -is death; but to be spiritually -minded is life and peace.</p> - -<p>7. Because the carnal mind is -enmity against God: for it is not -subject to the law of God, neither -indeed can be.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>VIII</small>, 33. Who shall lay -any thing to the charge of God's -elect? It is God that justifieth.</p> - -<p>34. Who is he that condemneth? -It is Christ that died, yea -rather, that is risen again, who is -even at the right hand of God, -who also maketh intercession for -us.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Gal.</span> <small>IV</small>, 6. And because ye are -sons, God hath sent forth the -Spirit of his Son into your hearts, -crying, Abba, Father.</p> - -<p>7. Wherefore thou art no more -a servant, but a son; and if a son, -then an heir of God through -Christ.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>XV</small>, 33. Now the God of -peace be with you all. Amen.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>LXXXV</small>, 8. I will hear -what God the Lord will speak: -for he will speak peace unto his -people, and to his saints: but let -them not turn again to folly.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Isaiah</span> <small>IX</small>, 6. For unto us a -child is born, unto us a son is -given: and the government shall -be upon his shoulder: and his -name shall be called Wonderful, -Counselor, The mighty God, The -everlasting Father, The Prince of -Peace.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Thess.</span> <small>III</small>, 16. Now the Lord -of peace himself give you peace -always by all means. The Lord -be with you all.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Eph.</span> <small>II</small>, 14. For he is our peace, -who hath made both one, and -hath broken down the middle -wall of partition between us;</p> - -<p>15. Having abolished in his -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_277" id="Page_277">{277}</a></span> -flesh the enmity, even the law of -commandments contained in ordinances; -for to make in himself -of twain one new man, so making -peace.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">John</span> <small>XIV</small>, 27. Peace I leave with -you, my peace I give unto you: -not as the world giveth, give I -unto you. Let not your heart be -troubled, neither let it be afraid.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>XIV</small>, 17. For the kingdom -of God is not meat and drink; -but righteousness, and peace, and -joy in the Holy Ghost.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Gal.</span> <small>V</small>, 22. But the fruit of the -Spirit is love, joy, peace, long-suffering, -gentleness, goodness, -faith.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Job</span> <small>XXII</small>, 21. Acquaint now -thyself with him, and be at peace: -thereby good shall come unto -thee.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Ezek.</span> <small>XXXIV</small>, 25. And I will -make with them a covenant of -peace, and will cause the evil -beasts to cease out of the land: -and they shall dwell safely in -the wilderness, and sleep in the -woods.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Mal.</span> <small>II</small>, 5. My covenant was -with him of life and peace; and -I gave them to him for the fear -wherewith he feared me, and was -afraid before my name.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Isaiah</span> <small>LXVI</small>, 12. For thus saith -the Lord, Behold, I will extend -peace to her like a river, and the -glory of the Gentiles like a flowing -stream: then shall ye suck, -ye shall be borne upon her sides, -and be dandled upon her knees.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Isaiah</span> <small>LIV</small>, 10. For the mountains -shall depart, and the hills be -removed; but my kindness shall -not depart from thee, neither -shall the covenant of my peace -be removed, saith the Lord that -hath mercy on thee.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Isaiah</span> <small>LV</small>, 12. For ye shall go -out with joy, and be led forth -with peace: the mountains and -the hills shall break forth before -you into singing, and all the trees -of the field shall clap their hands.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Isaiah</span> <small>XXVI</small>, 3. Thou wilt keep -him in perfect peace, whose mind -is staid on thee: because he -trusteth in thee.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Luke</span> <small>I</small>, 79. To give light to -them that sit in darkness and in -the shadow of death, to guide our -feet into the way of peace.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Zech.</span> <small>VIII</small>, 12. For the seed shall -be prosperous; the vine shall give -her fruit, and the ground shall -give her increase, and the heavens -shall give their dew; and I -will cause the remnant of this -people to possess all these things.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">John</span> <small>XVI</small>, 33. These things I -have spoken unto you, that in me -ye might have peace. In the -world ye shall have tribulation: -but be of good cheer; I have -overcome the world.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Phil.</span>, 4. I thank my God, making -mention of thee always in my -prayers.</p> - -<p>5. Hearing of thy love and -faith, which thou hast toward the -Lord Jesus, and toward all saints.</p> - -<p>6. That the communication of -thy faith may become effectual -by the acknowledging of every -good thing which is in you in -Christ Jesus.</p> - -<p>7. For we have great joy and -consolation in thy love, because -the bowels of the saints are refreshed -by thee, brother.</p> - -<h5>(2.) <i>Peace of Mind—Tranquillity.</i></h5> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>IV</small>, 8. I will both lay me -down in peace, and sleep: for -thou, Lord, only makest me dwell -in safety.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>XXIX</small>, 11. The Lord will -give strength unto his people; -the Lord will bless his people -with peace.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Isaiah</span> <small>XXVI</small>, 3. For thy loving-kindness -is before mine eyes: and -I have walked in thy truth.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Col.</span> <small>III</small>, 15. And let the peace -of God rule in your hearts, to the -which also ye are called in one -body; and be ye thankful.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Gal.</span> <small>VI</small>, 16. And as many as -walk according to this rule, peace -be on them, and mercy, and upon -the Israel of God.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>LXXII</small>, 7. In his days -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_278" id="Page_278">{278}</a></span> -shall the righteous flourish, and -abundance of peace so long as the -moon endureth.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Jer.</span> <small>XXXIII</small>, 6. Behold, I will -bring it health and cure, and I -will cure them, and will reveal -unto them the abundance of peace -and truth.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Thess.</span> <small>I</small>, 1. Paul, and Silvanus, -and Timotheus, unto the -Church of the Thessalonians -which is in God the Father, and -in the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace -be unto you, and peace, from God -our Father, and the Lord Jesus -Christ.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>CXIX</small>, 165. Great peace -have they which love thy law: -and nothing shall offend them.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Job</span> <small>XXXIV</small>, 29. When he giveth -quietness, who then can make -trouble? and when he hideth his -face, who then can behold him? -whether it be done against a nation, -or against a man only.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Phil.</span>, 4. I thank my God, making -mention of thee always in -my prayers,</p> - -<p>5. Hearing of thy love and -faith, which thou hast toward the -Lord Jesus, and toward all saints;</p> - -<p>6. That the communication of -thy faith may become effectual -by the acknowledging of every -good thing which is in you in -Christ Jesus.</p> - -<p>7. For we have great joy and -consolation in thy love, because -the bowels of the saints are refreshed -by thee, brother.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>XXXVII</small>, 37. Mark the -perfect man, and behold the upright: -for the end of that man is -peace.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Luke</span> <small>II</small>, 29. Lord, now lettest -thou thy servant depart in peace, -according to thy word:</p> - -<p>30. For mine eyes have seen -thy salvation.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Eph.</span> <small>II</small>, 14. For he is our peace, -who hath made both one, and -hath broken down the middle -wall of partition between us.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>LXXXV</small>, 8. I will hear -what God the Lord will speak: -for he will speak peace unto his -people, and to his saints: but let -them not turn again to folly.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Isaiah</span> <small>IX</small>, 6. For unto us a child -is born, unto us a Son is given; -and the government shall be upon -his shoulder: and his name shall -be called Wonderful, Counselor, -The mighty God, The everlasting -Father, the Prince of Peace.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Isaiah</span> <small>LIII</small>, 5. But he was -wounded for our transgressions, -he was bruised for our iniquities: -the chastisement of our peace was -upon him; and with his stripes -we are healed.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Prov.</span> <small>III</small>, 17. Her ways are -ways of pleasantness, and all her -paths are peace.</p> - -<h5>(3.) <i>Disposed to promote peace.</i></h5> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Pet.</span> <small>III</small>, 10. For he that will -love life, and see good days, let -him refrain his tongue from evil, -and his lips that they speak no -guile:</p> - -<p>11. Let him eschew evil, and -do good; let him seek peace, and -ensue it.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">James</span> <small>III</small>, 17. But the wisdom -that is from above is first pure, -then peaceable, gentle, and easy -to be entreated, full of mercy and -good fruits, without partiality, -and without hypocrisy.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Heb.</span> <small>XII</small>, 14. Follow peace with -all men, and holiness, without -which no man shall see the -Lord.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Tim.</span> <small>II</small>, 24. And the servant -of the Lord must not strive; but -be gentle unto all men, apt to -teach, patient;</p> - -<p>25. In meekness instructing -those that oppose themselves; if -God peradventure will give them -repentance to the acknowledging -of the truth.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Col.</span> <small>III</small>, 8. But now ye also put -off all these; anger, wrath, malice, -blasphemy, filthy communication -out of your mouth.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Thess.</span> <small>V</small>, 13. And to esteem -them very highly in love for their -work's sake. And be at peace -among yourselves.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Thess.</span> <small>II</small>, 7. But we were gentle -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_279" id="Page_279">{279}</a></span> -among you, even as a nurse -cherisheth her children.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Col.</span> <small>III</small>, 15. And let the peace -of God rule in your hearts, to the -which also ye are called in one -body: and be ye thankful.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Phil.</span> <small>II</small>, 14. Do all things without -murmurings and disputings:</p> - -<p>15. That ye may be blameless -and harmless, the sons of God, -without rebuke, in the midst of -a crooked and perverse nation, -among whom ye shine as lights -in the world.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Eph.</span> <small>IV</small>, 1. I therefore, the prisoner -of the Lord, beseech you -that ye walk worthy of the vocation -wherewith ye are called,</p> - -<p>2. With all lowliness and meekness, -with long-suffering, forbearing -one another in love;</p> - -<p>3. Endeavoring to keep the -unity of the Spirit in the bond of -peace.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Eph.</span> <small>IV</small>, 32. And be ye kind one -to another, tender-hearted, forgiving -one another, even as God -for Christ's sake hath forgiven -you.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>XXXIV</small>, 14. Depart from -evil, and do good; seek peace, -and pursue it.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Prov.</span> <small>XV</small>, 1. A soft answer -turneth away wrath: but grievous -words stir up anger.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Jer.</span> <small>XXIX</small>, 7. And seek the -peace of the city whither I have -caused you to be carried away -captives, and pray unto the Lord -for it: for in the peace thereof -shall ye have peace.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Matt.</span> <small>V</small>, 9. Blessed are the -peacemakers: for they shall be -called the children of God.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>XII</small>, 10. Be kindly affectioned -one to another with brotherly -love; in honor preferring -one another.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>XII</small>, 18. If it be possible, -as much as lieth in you, live -peaceably with all men.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Cor.</span> <small>XIII</small>, 11. Finally, brethren, -farewell. Be perfect, be of -good comfort, be of one mind, live -in peace; and the God of love and -peace shall be with you.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Gal.</span> <small>V</small>, 22. But the fruit of the -Spirit is love, joy, peace, long-suffering, -gentleness, goodness, -faith,</p> - -<p>23. Meekness, temperance: -against such there is no law.</p> - -<h4 class="smcap">4. Long-Suffering.</h4> - -<h5>(1.) <i>Patience under provocation.</i></h5> - -<p><span class="smcap">Luke</span> <small>XXI</small>, 19. In your patience -possess ye your souls.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>XXXVII</small>, 1. Fret not thyself -because of evil doers, neither -be thou envious against the workers -of iniquity.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>XXXVII</small>, 7. Rest in the -Lord, and wait patiently for him: -fret not thyself because of him -who prospereth in his way, because -of the man who bringeth -wicked devices to pass.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>II</small>, 7. To them who by -patient continuance in well-doing -seek for glory, and honor, and immortality, -eternal life.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>XII</small>, 12. Rejoicing in hope; -patient in tribulation; continuing -instant in prayer.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Heb.</span> <small>X</small>, 36. For ye have need -of patience, that, after ye have -done the will of God, ye might -receive the promise.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Cor.</span> <small>VI</small>, 4. But in all things -approving ourselves as the ministers -of God, in much patience, -in afflictions, in necessities, in -distresses,</p> - -<p>5. In stripes, in imprisonments, -in tumults, in labors, in watchings, -in fastings.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Heb.</span> <small>VI</small>, 12. That ye be not -slothful, but followers of them -who through faith and patience -inherit the promises.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Heb.</span> <small>XII</small>, 1. Wherefore, seeing -we also are compassed about with -so great a cloud of witnesses, let -us lay aside every weight, and -the sin which doth so easily beset -us, and let us run with patience -the race that is set before us,</p> - -<p>2. Looking unto Jesus the -author and finisher of our faith; -who for the joy that was set before -him endured the cross, -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_280" id="Page_280">{280}</a></span> -despising the shame, and is set -down at the right hand of the -throne of God.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">James</span> <small>I</small>, 4. But let patience -have her perfect work, that ye -may be perfect and entire, wanting -nothing.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">James</span> <small>V</small>, 7. Be patient therefore, -brethren, unto the coming of the -Lord. Behold, the husbandman -waiteth for the precious fruit of -the earth, and hath long patience -for it, until he receive the early -and latter rain.</p> - -<p>8. Be ye also patient; stablish -your hearts: for the coming of -the Lord draweth nigh.</p> - -<p>9. Grudge not one against another, -brethren, lest ye be condemned: -behold, the judge standeth -before the door.</p> - -<p>10. Take, my brethren, the -prophets, who have spoken in -the name of the Lord, for an -example of suffering affliction, -and of patience.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Pet.</span> <small>II</small>, 20. For what glory is -it, if, when ye be buffeted for -your faults, ye shall take it patiently? -but if, when ye do well, -and suffer for it, ye take it -patiently, this is acceptable with -God.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Pet.</span> <small>I</small>, 5. And besides this, -giving all diligence, add to your -faith virtue; and to virtue, knowledge.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Eph.</span> <small>IV</small>, 1. I therefore, the -prisoner of the Lord, beseech you -that ye walk worthy of the vocation -wherewith ye are called.</p> - -<p>2. With all lowliness and meekness, -with long-suffering, forbearing -one another in love.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Eph.</span> <small>IV</small>, 32. And be ye kind -one to another, tender-hearted, -forgiving one another, even as -God for Christ's sake hath forgiven -you.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Pet.</span> <small>III</small>, 8. Finally, be ye all -of one mind, having compassion -one of another; love as brethren, -be pitiful, be courteous:</p> - -<p>9. Not rendering evil for evil, -or railing for railing; but contrariwise -blessing; knowing that ye -are thereunto called, that ye -should inherit a blessing.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Prov.</span> <small>XIX</small>, 11. The discretion of -a man deferreth his anger; and -it is his glory to pass over a -transgression.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Luke</span> <small>XVII</small>, 3. Take heed to -yourselves: If thy brother trespass -against thee, rebuke him; -and if he repent, forgive him.</p> - -<p>4. And if he trespass against -thee seven times in a day, and -seven times in a day turn again -to thee, saying, I repent; thou -shalt forgive him.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Col.</span> <small>III</small>, 12. Put on therefore, -as the elect of God, holy and -beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, -humbleness of mind, meekness, -long-suffering;</p> - -<p>13. Forbearing one another, and -forgiving one another, if any man -have a quarrel against any: even -as Christ forgave you, so also do -ye.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Pet.</span> <small>II</small>, 18. Servants, be subject -to your masters, with all fear; -not only to the good and gentle, -but also to the froward.</p> - -<p>19. For this is thank-worthy, -if a man for conscience toward -God endure grief, suffering wrongfully.</p> - -<p>20. For what glory is it, if, -when ye be buffeted for your -faults, ye shall take it patiently? -but if, when ye do well, and suffer -for it, ye take it patiently, this -is acceptable with God.</p> - -<p>21. For even hereunto were ye -called: because Christ also suffered -for us, leaving us an example, -that ye should follow his -steps:</p> - -<p>22. Who did no sin, neither -was guile found in his mouth:</p> - -<p>23. Who, when he was reviled, -reviled not again; when he suffered -he threatened not; but committed -himself to him that judgeth -righteously.</p> - -<h5>(2.) <i>Submission to the will of God.</i></h5> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Sam.</span> <small>III</small>, 18. And Samuel told -him every whit, and hid nothing -from him. And he said, It is the -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_281" id="Page_281">{281}</a></span> -Lord: let him do what seemeth -him good.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Sam.</span> <small>XVI</small>, 10. And the king -said, What have I to do with you, -ye sons of Zeruiah? so let him -curse, because the Lord hath said -unto him, Curse David. Who -shall then say, Wherefore hast -thou done so?</p> - -<p>11. And David said to Abishai, -and to all his servants, Behold, -my son, which came forth of my -bowels, seeketh my life: how -much more now may this Benjamite -do it: let him alone, and let -him curse; for the Lord hath -bidden him.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>XXXIX</small>, 9. I was dumb, I -opened not my mouth; because -thou didst it.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">John</span> <small>XVIII</small>, 11. Then said Jesus -unto Peter, Put up thy sword into -the sheath: the cup which my -Father hath given me, shall I not -drink it?</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Lev.</span> <small>XXVI</small>, 41. And that I also -have walked contrary unto them, -and have brought them into the -land of their enemies; if then -their uncircumcised hearts be -humbled, and they then accept of -the punishment of their iniquity:</p> - -<p>42. Then will I remember my -covenant with Jacob, and also -my covenant with Isaac, and -also my covenant with Abraham -will I remember; and I will remember -the land.</p> - -<p>43. The land also shall be left -of them, and shall enjoy her Sabbaths, -while she lieth desolate -without them: and they shall -accept of the punishment of their -iniquity; because, even because -they despised my judgments, and -because their soul abhorred my -statutes.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Isaiah</span> <small>XLV</small>, 9. Woe unto him -that striveth with his Maker! -Let the potsherd strive with the -potsherds of the earth. Shall the -clay say to him that fashioneth -it, What makest thou? or thy -work, He hath no hands?</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">James</span> <small>IV</small>, 7. Submit yourselves -therefore to God. Resist the devil, -and he will flee from you.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Job</span> <small>I</small>, 20. Then Job arose and -rent his mantle, and shaved his -head, and fell down upon the -ground, and worshiped.</p> - -<p>21. And said, Naked came I out -of my mother's womb, and naked -shall I return thither: the Lord -gave, and the Lord hath taken -away; blessed be the name of the -Lord.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>XXI</small>, 14. And when he -would not be persuaded, we -ceased, saying, The will of the -Lord be done.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">John</span> <small>XII</small>, 27. Now is my soul -troubled; and what shall I say? -Father, save me from this hour: -but for this cause came I unto -this hour.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>XLVI</small>, 10. Be still, and -know that I am God: I will be -exalted among the heathen, I will -be exalted in the earth.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Matt.</span> <small>VI</small>, 10. Thy kingdom -come. Thy will be done in earth, -as it is in heaven.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Heb.</span> <small>XII</small>, 9. Furthermore, we -have had fathers of our flesh -which corrected us, and we gave -them reverence: shall we not -much rather be in subjection unto -the Father of spirits, and live?</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>IX</small>, 20. Nay but, O man, -who art thou that repliest against -God? Shall the thing formed say -to him that formed it, Why hast -thou made me thus?</p> - -<p>21. Hath not the potter power -over the clay, of the same lump -to make one vessel unto honor, -and another unto dishonor?</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>V</small>, 3. And not only so, but -we glory in the tribulations also; -knowing that tribulation worketh -patience;</p> - -<p>4. And patience, experience; -and experience, hope.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Titus</span> <small>II</small>, 2. That the aged men -be sober, grave, temperate, sound -in faith, in charity, in patience.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Pet.</span> <small>I</small>, 6. And to knowledge, -temperance; and to temperance, -patience; and to patience, godliness.</p> - -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_282" id="Page_282">{282}</a></span> -<span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>XV</small>, 4. For whatsoever -things were written aforetime -were written for our learning, -that we through patience and -comfort of the Scriptures might -have hope.</p> - -<h4 class="smcap">5. Gentleness.</h4> - -<h5>(1.) <i>Must be kind.</i></h5> - -<p><span class="smcap">Luke</span> <small>XIX</small>, 41. And when he -was come near, he beheld the -city, and wept over it,</p> - -<p>42. Saying, If thou hadst known, -even thou, at least in this thy day, -the things which belong unto thy -peace! but now they are hid from -thine eyes.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>XII</small>, 15. Rejoice with them -that do rejoice, and weep with -them that weep.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Peter</span> <small>II</small>, 8. If ye fulfill the -royal law, according to the Scripture, -Thou shalt love thy neighbor -as thyself, ye do well.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Job</span> <small>VI</small>, 14. To him that is -afflicted pity should be showed -from his friend; but he forsaketh -the fear of the Almighty.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Heb.</span> <small>XIII</small>, 3. Remember them -that are in bonds, as bound with -them; and them which suffer adversity, -as being yourselves also -in the body.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Isaiah</span> <small>XXII</small>, 4. Therefore said -I, Look away from me; I will -weep bitterly, labor not to comfort -me; because of the spoiling -of the daughter of my people.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Jer.</span> <small>IX</small>, 1. O that my head were -waters, and mine eyes a fountain -of tears, that I might weep day -and night for the slain of the -daughter of my people!</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>XXXV</small>, 13. But as for me, -when they were sick, my clothing -was sackcloth: I humbled -my soul with fasting, and my -prayer returned unto mine own -bosom.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Prov.</span> <small>XIX</small>, 17. He that hath -pity upon the poor lendeth unto -the Lord; and that which he -hath given will he pay him -again.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Cor.</span> <small>XI</small>, 29. Who is weak, -and I am not weak? who is offended, -and I burn not?</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Gal.</span> <small>VI</small>, 2. Bear ye one another's -burdens, and so fulfill the -law of Christ.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Cor.</span> <small>XII</small>, 25. That there should -be no schism in the body; but that -the members should have the -same care one for another.</p> - -<p>26. And whether one member -suffer, all the members suffer -with it; or one member be honored, -all the members rejoice -with it.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 John</span> <small>III</small>, 17. But whoso hath -this world's good, and seeth his -brother have need, and shutteth -up his bowels of compassion from -him, how dwelleth the love of -God in him?</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Luke</span> <small>XV</small>, 20. And he arose, and -came to his father. But when he -was yet a great way off, his father -saw him, and had compassion, -and ran, and fell on his neck, -and kissed him.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Ex.</span> <small>II</small>, 6. And when she had -opened it, she saw the child: and, -behold, the babe wept. And she -had compassion on him, and said, -This is one of the Hebrews' children.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Sam.</span> <small>XVII</small>, 27. And it came to -pass, when David was come to -Mohanaim, that Shobi the son of -Nahash of Rabbah of the children -of Ammon, and Machir the -son of Ammiel of Lodebar, and -Barzillai the Gileadite of Rogelim,</p> - -<p>28. Brought beds, and basins, -and earthen vessels, and wheat, -and barley, and flour, and parched -corn, and beans, and lentiles, and -parched pulse,</p> - -<p>29. And honey, and butter, and -sheep, and cheese of kine, for -David, and for the people that -were with him, to eat: for they -said, The people is hungry, and -weary, and thirsty, in the wilderness.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Cor.</span> <small>IX</small>, 22. To the weak -became I as weak, that I might -gain the weak: I am made all -things to all men, that I might -by all means save some.</p> - -<div class="pagenum"><a name="Page_283" id="Page_283">{283}</a></div> - -<h5>(2.) <i>Not contentious.</i></h5> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Peter</span> <small>III</small>, 8. Finally, be ye -all of one mind, having compassion -one of another; love as -brethren, be pitiful, be courteous:</p> - -<p>9. Not rendering evil for evil, -or railing for railing: but contrariwise -blessing; knowing that -ye are thereunto called, that ye -should inherit a blessing.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Prov.</span> <small>XXIX</small>, 22. An angry man -stirreth up strife, and a furious -man aboundeth in transgression.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Prov.</span> <small>XXX</small>, 33. Surely the -churning of milk bringeth forth -butter, and the wringing of the -nose bringeth forth blood; so the -forcing of wrath bringeth forth -strife.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Prov.</span> <small>XXVII</small>, 4. Wrath is cruel, -and anger is outrageous; but who -is able to stand before envy?</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Eccl.</span> <small>VII</small>, 9. Be not hasty in -thy spirit to be angry: for anger -resteth in the bosom of fools.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>XII</small>, 17. But he beckoning -unto them with the hand, to hold -their peace, declared unto them -how the Lord had brought him -out of the prison. And he said, -Go, show these things unto James, -and to the brethren. And he departed, -and went into another -place.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>XIV</small>, 10. But why dost -thou judge thy brother? or why -dost thou set at naught thy brother? -we shall all stand before the -judgment-seat of Christ.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Eph.</span> <small>IV</small>, 31. Let all bitterness, -and wrath, and anger, and clamor, -and evil-speaking, be put away -from you, with all malice.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Cor.</span> <small>IV</small>, 5. Therefore judge -nothing before the time, until -the Lord come, who both will -bring to light the hidden things -of darkness, and will make manifest -the counsels of the hearts: -and then shall every man have -praise of God.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Thess.</span> <small>V</small>, 14. Now we exhort -you, brethren, warn them that -are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, -support the weak, be -patient toward all men.</p> - -<p>15. See that none render evil -for evil unto any man; but ever -follow that which is good, both -among yourselves, and to all -men.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Heb.</span> <small>X</small>, 30. For we know him -that hath said, Vengeance belongeth -unto me, I will recompense, -saith the Lord. And -again, The Lord shall judge his -people.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Prov.</span> <small>XVII</small>, 14. The beginning -of strife is as when one letteth -out water: therefore leave off -contention, before it be meddled -with.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Lev.</span> <small>XIX</small>, 18. Thou shalt not -avenge, nor bear any grudge -against the children of thy people, -but thou shalt love thy neighbor -as thyself: I am the Lord.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Gen.</span> <small>XLIX</small>, 1. And Jacob called -unto his sons, and said, Gather -yourselves together, that I may -tell you that which shall befall -you in the last days.</p> - -<p>2. Gather yourselves together, -and hear, ye sons of Jacob; and -hearken unto Israel your father.</p> - -<p>3. Reuben, thou art my first-born, -my might, and the beginning -of my strength, the -excellency of dignity, and the -excellency of power:</p> - -<p>4. Unstable as water, thou shalt -not excel; because thou wentest -up to thy father's bed; then defiledst -thou it: he went up to my -couch.</p> - -<p>5. Simeon and Levi are brethren; -instruments of cruelty are -in their habitations.</p> - -<p>6. O my soul, come not thou -into their secret; unto their assembly, -mine honor, be not thou -united: for in their anger they -slew a man, and in their self-will -they digged down a wall.</p> - -<p>7. Cursed be their anger, for it -was fierce; and their wrath, for -it was cruel: I will divide them -in Jacob, and scatter them in -Israel.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Prov.</span> <small>XVIII</small>, 6. A fool's lips -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_284" id="Page_284">{284}</a></span> -enter into contention, and his -mouth calleth for strokes.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Prov.</span> <small>XXVI</small>, 17. He that passeth -by, and meddleth with strife -belongeth not to him, is like one -that taketh a dog by the ears.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Prov.</span> <small>XX</small>, 22. Say not thou, I -will recompense evil; but wait -on the Lord, and he shall save -thee.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Job</span> <small>V</small>, 2. For wrath killeth the -foolish man, and envy slayeth -the silly one.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>XXXVII</small>, 8. Cease from -anger, and forsake wrath: fret -not thyself in any wise to do -evil.</p> - -<h5>(3.) <i>Should help the feeble.</i></h5> - -<p><span class="smcap">Job</span> <i>VI</i>, 14. To him that is -afflicted pity should be shewed -from his friend; but he forsaketh -the fear of the Almighty.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Heb.</span> <small>XIII</small>, 3. Remember them -that are in bonds, as bound with -them; and them which suffer adversity, -as being yourselves also -in the body.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>XII</small>, 15. Rejoice with them -that do rejoice, and weep with -them that weep.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Phil.</span> <small>IV</small>, 14. Notwithstanding, -ye have well done, that ye did -communicate with my affliction.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Prov.</span> <small>XVII</small>, 17. A friend loveth -at all times, and a brother is born -for adversity.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>XXXV</small>, 13. But as for me, -when they were sick, my clothing -was sackcloth: I humbled -my soul with fasting; and my -prayer returned into mine own -bosom.</p> - -<p>14. I behaved myself as though -he had been my friend or brother: -I bowed down heavily, as one that -mourneth for his mother.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Ex.</span> <small>XXII</small>, 21. Thou shalt neither -vex a stranger, nor oppress him: -for ye were strangers in the land -of Egypt.</p> - -<p>22. Ye shall not afflict any -widow, or fatherless child.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Prov.</span> <small>XIV</small>, 31. He that oppresseth -the poor reproacheth -his Maker: but he that honoreth -him hath mercy on the -poor.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Deut.</span> <small>XXIV</small>, 17. Thou shalt not -pervert the judgment of the -stranger, nor of the fatherless; -nor take a widow's raiment to -pledge.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Prov.</span> <small>XXII</small>, 16. Take his garment -that is surety for a stranger: -and take a pledge of him -for a strange woman.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Prov.</span> <small>XXII</small>, 22. Rob not the -poor, because he is poor: neither -oppress the afflicted in the gate.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>XLI</small>, 1. Blessed is he -that considereth the poor: the -Lord will deliver him in time of -trouble.</p> - -<p>2. The Lord will preserve him, -and keep him alive; and he shall -be blessed upon the earth: and -thou wilt not deliver him unto -the will of his enemies.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 John</span> <small>III</small>, 17. But whoso hath -this world's good, and seeth his -brother have need, and shutteth -up his bowels of compassion from -him, how dwelleth the love of -God in him?</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">James</span> <small>I</small>, 27. Pure religion and -undefiled before God and the Father -is this, To visit the fatherless -and widows in their affliction, and -to keep himself unspotted from -the world.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">James</span> <small>II</small>, 1. My brethren, have -not the faith of our Lord Jesus -Christ, the Lord of glory, with -respect of persons.</p> - -<p>2. For if there come unto your -assembly a man with a gold ring, -in goodly apparel, and there come -in also a poor man in vile raiment;</p> - -<p>3. And ye have respect to him -that weareth the gay clothing, -and say unto him, Sit thou here -in a good place; and say to the -poor, Stand thou there, or sit here -under my footstool:</p> - -<p>4. Are ye not then partial in -yourselves, and are become judges -of evil thoughts?</p> - -<p>5. Hearken, my beloved brethren, -Hath not God chosen the -poor of this world rich in faith, -and heirs of the kingdom which -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_285" id="Page_285">{285}</a></span> -he hath promised to them that -love him?</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Lev.</span> <small>XXV</small>, 35. And if thy brother -be waxen poor, and fallen in decay -with thee; then thou shalt relieve -him: yea, though he be a stranger, -or a sojourner; that he may -live with thee.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Deut.</span> <small>XV</small>, 10. Thou shalt surely -give him, and thine heart shall -not be grieved when thou givest -unto him: because that for this -thing the Lord thy God shall -bless thee in all thy works, and -in all that thou puttest thine -hand unto.</p> - -<p>11. For the poor shall never -cease out of the land: therefore -I command thee, saying, Thou -shalt open thine hand wide unto -thy brother, to thy poor, and to -thy needy, in thy land.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Matt.</span> <small>V</small>, 7. Blessed are the -merciful: for they shall obtain -mercy.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Matt.</span> <small>XXV</small>, 34. Then shall the -King say unto them on his right -hand, Come, ye blessed of my -Father, inherit the kingdom prepared -for you from the foundation -of the world:</p> - -<p>35. For I was a hungered, and -ye gave me meat: I was thirsty, -and ye gave me drink: I was a -stranger, and ye took me in:</p> - -<p>36. Naked, and ye clothed me: -I was sick, and ye visited me: I -was in prison, and ye came unto -me.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>CXII</small>, 9. He hath dispersed, -he hath given to the -poor; his righteousness endureth -forever; his horn shall be exalted -with honor.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Prov.</span> <small>XIX</small>, 17. He that hath -pity upon the poor lendeth unto -the Lord; and that which he -hath given will he pay him -again.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Prov.</span> <small>XXII</small>, 9. He that hath a -bountiful eye shall be blessed; -for he giveth of his bread to the -poor.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Isaiah</span> <small>LVIII</small>, 6. Is not this the -fast that I have chosen? to loose -the bands of wickedness, to undo -the heavy burdens, and to let -the oppressed go free, and that -ye break every yoke?</p> - -<p>7. Is it not to deal thy bread -to the hungry, and that thou -bring the poor that are cast out -to thy house? when thou seest -the naked, that thou cover him; -and that thou hide not thyself -from thine own flesh?</p> - -<p>8. Then shall thy light break -forth as the morning, and thine -health shall spring forth speedily: -and thy righteousness shall -go before thee; the glory of the -Lord shall be thy rearward.</p> - -<p>9. Then shalt thou call, and -the Lord shall answer; thou -shalt cry, and he shall say, Here -I am. If thou take away from -the midst of thee the yoke, the -putting forth of the finger, and -speaking vanity;</p> - -<p>10. And if thou draw out thy -soul to the hungry, and satisfy -the afflicted soul: then shall thy -light rise in obscurity, and thy -darkness be as the noonday:</p> - -<p>11. And the Lord shall guide -thee continually, and satisfy thy -soul in drought, and make fat -thy bones: and thou shalt be -like a watered garden, and like -a spring of water, whose waters -fail not.</p> - -<h4 class="smcap">6. Goodness.</h4> - -<h5>(1.) <i>The right state of heart—be good.</i></h5> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>XV</small>, 14. And I myself also -am persuaded of you, my brethren, -that ye also are full of goodness, -filled with all knowledge, -able also to admonish one another.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Gal.</span> <small>V</small>, 22. But the fruit of the -Spirit is love, joy, peace, long-suffering, -gentleness, goodness, -faith.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Eph.</span> <small>V</small>, 9. (For the fruit of the -Spirit is in all goodness and righteousness -and truth.)</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Eph.</span> <small>IV</small>, 24. And that ye put -on the new man, which after God -is created in righteousness and -true holiness.</p> - -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_286" id="Page_286">{286}</a></span> -<span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>VII</small>, 22. For I delight in -the law of God after the inward -man.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Cor.</span> <small>IV</small>, 16. For which cause -we faint not; but though our outward -man perish, yet the inward -man is renewed day by day.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Peter</span> <small>I</small>, 4. Whereby are given -unto us exceeding great and precious -promises; that by these ye -might be partakers of the divine -nature, having escaped the corruption -that is in the world -through lust.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Ezek.</span> <small>XXXVI</small>, 26. A new heart -also will I give you, and a new -spirit will I put within you: and -I will take away the stony heart -out of your flesh, and I will give -you a heart of flesh.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Ezek.</span> <small>XI</small>, 19. And I will give -them one heart, and I will put a -new spirit within you; and I will -take the stony heart out of their -flesh, and will give them a heart -of flesh.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>VII</small>, 6. But now we are delivered -from the law, that being -dead wherein we were held; that -we should serve in newness of -spirit, and not in the oldness of -the letter.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 John</span> <small>II</small>, 29. If ye know that -he is righteous, ye know that every -one that doeth righteousness -is born of him.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 John</span> <small>IV</small>, 7. Beloved, let us -love one another: for love is of -God; and every one that loveth -is born of God, and knoweth God.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Isaiah</span> <small>XLIII</small>, 6. I will say to the -north, Give up; and to the south, -Keep not back: bring my sons -from far, and my daughters from -the ends of the earth;</p> - -<p>7. Even every one that is called -by my name: for I have created -him for my glory, I have formed -him; yea, I have made him.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Peter</span> <small>II</small>, 21. For even hereunto -were ye called: because -Christ also suffered for us, leaving -us an example, that ye should -follow his steps:</p> - -<p>22. Who did no sin, neither was -guile found in his mouth.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Lev.</span> <small>XIX</small>, 2. Speak unto all the -congregation of the children of -Israel, and say unto them, Ye -shall be holy: for I the Lord -your God am holy.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Peter</span> <small>I</small>, 15. But as he which -hath called you is holy, so be ye -holy in all manner of conversation;</p> - -<p>16. Because it is written, Be ye -holy; for I am holy.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>VIII</small>, 29. For whom he did -foreknow, he also did predestinate -to be conformed to the image -of his Son, that he might -be the first-born among many -brethren.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 John</span> <small>II</small>, 6. He that saith he -abideth in him ought himself also -so to walk, even as he walked.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Isaiah</span> <small>XXXV</small>, 8. And a highway -shall be there, and a way, and it -shall be called The way of holiness; -the unclean shall not pass -over it; but it shall be for those: -the wayfaring men, though fools, -shall not err therein.</p> - -<h5>(2.) <i>Doing good—Beneficence.</i></h5> - -<p><span class="smcap">Job</span> <small>XXIX</small>, 12. Because I delivered -the poor that cried, and the -fatherless, and him that had none -to help him.</p> - -<p>13. The blessing of him that -was ready to perish came upon -me: and I caused the widow's -heart to sing for joy.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>II</small>, 44. And all that believed -were together, and had all -things common;</p> - -<p>45. And sold their possessions -and goods, and parted them to all -men, as every man had need.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>IV</small>, 32. This Jesus hath -God raised up, whereof we all are -witnesses.</p> - -<p>33. Therefore being by the right -hand of God exalted, and having -received of the Father the promise -of the Holy Ghost, he hath -shed forth this, which ye now -see and hear.</p> - -<p>34. For David is not ascended -into the heavens: but he saith -himself, The Lord said unto my -Lord, Sit thou on my right hand,</p> - -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_287" id="Page_287">{287}</a></span> -35. Until I make thy foes thy -footstool.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Heb.</span> <small>XIII</small>, 3. Remember them -that are in bonds, as bound with -them; and them which suffer adversity, -as being yourselves also -in the body.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Phil.</span> <small>IV</small>, 14. Notwithstanding, -ye have well done, that ye did -communicate with my affliction.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Job</span> <small>VI</small>, 14. To him that is afflicted -pity should be shewed -from his friend; but he forsaketh -the fear of the Almighty.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>LXXXII</small>, 3. Defend the -poor and fatherless: do justice to -the afflicted and needy.</p> - -<p>4. Deliver the poor and needy: -rid them out of the hand of the -wicked.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Prov.</span> <small>XXI</small>, 13. Whoso stoppeth -his ears at the cry of the poor, he -also shall cry himself, but shall -not be heard.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Ezek.</span> <small>XVI</small>, 49. Behold, this was -the iniquity of thy sister Sodom, -pride, fullness of bread, and -abundance of idleness was in her -and in her daughters, neither did -she strengthen the hand of the -poor and needy.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Jer.</span> <small>XXI</small>, 12. O house of David, -thus saith the Lord; Execute -judgment in the morning, and -deliver him that is spoiled out of -the hand of the oppressor, lest -my fury go out like fire, and burn -that none can quench it, because -of the evil of your doings.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Isaiah</span> <small>I</small>, 17. Learn to do well; -seek judgment, relieve the oppressed, -judge the fatherless, plead -for the widow.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>XXXI</small>, 8. And hast not -shut me up into the hand of the -enemy: thou hast set my feet in -a large room.</p> - -<p>9. Have mercy upon me, O -Lord, for I am in trouble: mine -eye is consumed with grief, yea, -my soul and my belly.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Isaiah</span> <small>XVI</small>, 3. Take counsel, execute -judgment; make thy shadow -as the night in the midst of the -noonday; hide the outcasts; bewray -not him that wandereth.</p> - -<p>4. Let mine outcasts dwell with -thee, Moab; be thou a covert -to them from the face of the -spoiler: for the extortioner is at -an end, the spoiler ceaseth, the -oppressors are consumed out of -the land.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Prov.</span> <small>XXIV</small>, 11. If thou forbear -to deliver them that are drawn -unto death, and those that are -ready to be slain;</p> - -<p>12. If thou sayest, Behold, we -knew it not; doth not he that -pondereth the heart consider it? -and he that keepeth thy soul, -doth not he know it? and shall -not he render to every man according -to his works?</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Prov.</span> <small>XXI</small>, 7. The robbery of -the wicked shall destroy them; -because they refuse to do judgment.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Isaiah</span> <small>LVIII</small>, 6. Is not this the -fast that I have chosen? to loose -the bands of wickedness, to undo -the heavy burdens, and to let the -oppressed go free, and that ye -break every yoke?</p> - -<p>7. Is it not to deal thy bread to -the hungry, and that thou bring -the poor that are cast out of thy -house? when thou seest the -naked, that thou cover him; and -that thou hide not thyself from -thine own flesh?</p> - -<p>8. Then shall thy light break -forth as the morning, and thine -health shall spring forth speedily: -and thy righteousness shall go -before thee; the glory of the -Lord shall be thy rearward.</p> - -<p>9. Then shalt thou call, and -the Lord shall answer; thou shalt -cry, and he shall say, Here I am. -If thou take away from the midst -of thee the yoke, the putting -forth of the finger, and speaking -vanity;</p> - -<p>10. And if thou draw out thy -soul to the hungry, and satisfy -the afflicted soul; then shall -thy light rise in obscurity, and -thy darkness be as noonday:</p> - -<p>11. And the Lord shall guide -thee continually, and satisfy thy -soul in drought, and make fat thy -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_288" id="Page_288">{288}</a></span> -bones: and thou shalt be like a -watered garden, and like a spring -of water, whose waters fail not.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Micah</span> <small>VI</small>, 8. He hath shewed -thee, O man, what is good; and -what doth the Lord require of -thee, but to do justly, and to love -mercy, and to walk humbly with -thy God?</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Prov.</span> <small>XXI</small>, 3. To do justice and -judgment is more acceptable to -the Lord than sacrifice.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Deut.</span> <small>XVI</small>, 20. That which is -altogether just shalt thou follow, -that thou mayest live, and inherit -the land which the Lord thy God -giveth thee.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>XIII</small>, 7. Render therefore -to all their dues: tribute to whom -tribute is due; custom to whom -custom; fear to whom fear; honor -to whom honor.</p> - -<p>8. Owe no man any thing, but -to love one another: for he that -loveth another hath fulfilled the -law.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Chron.</span> <small>XVI</small>, 9. For the eyes -of the Lord run to and fro throughout -the whole earth, to shew himself -strong in the behalf of them -whose heart is perfect toward -him. Herein thou hast done -foolishly: therefore from henceforth -thou shalt have wars.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>IV</small>, 3. But know that the -Lord hath set apart him that is -godly for himself: the Lord will -hear when I call unto him.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>V</small>, 12. For thou, Lord, -wilt bless the righteous; with -favor wilt thou compass him as -with a shield.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>XXXVII</small>, 3. Trust in the -Lord, and do good; so shalt thou -dwell in the land, and verily thou -shalt be fed.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>XCII</small>, 12. The righteous -shall flourish like a palm tree: -he shall grow like a cedar in Lebanon.</p> - -<p>13. Those that be planted in the -house of the Lord shall flourish -in the courts of our God.</p> - -<p>14. They shall still bring forth -fruit in old age; they shall be fat -and flourishing;</p> - -<p>15. To shew that the Lord is -upright: he is my rock, and there -is no unrighteousness in him.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Prov.</span> <small>X</small>, 3. The Lord will not -suffer the soul of the righteous to -famish: but he casteth away the -substance of the wicked.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Prov.</span> <small>X</small>, 30. The righteous -shall never be removed: but the -wicked shall not inhabit the -earth.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Prov.</span> <small>XIII</small>, 22. A good man -leaveth an inheritance to his -children's children: and the -wealth of the sinner is laid up -for the just.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Isaiah</span> <small>XXXIII</small>, 15. He that walketh -righteously, and speaketh uprightly; -he that despiseth the -gain of oppressions, that shaketh -his hands from holding of bribes, -that stoppeth his ears from hearing -of blood, and shutteth his -eyes from seeing evil;</p> - -<p>16. He shall dwell on high; his -place of defense shall be the munitions -of rocks: bread shall be -given him: his waters shall be -sure.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Matt.</span> <small>VI</small>, 19. Lay not up for -yourselves treasures upon earth, -where moth and rust doth corrupt, -and where thieves break -through and steal:</p> - -<p>20. But lay up for yourselves -treasures in heaven, where neither -moth nor rust doth corrupt, -and where thieves do not break -through nor steal.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Tim.</span> <small>VI</small>, 6. But godliness with -contentment is great gain.</p> - -<p>7. For we brought nothing into -this world, and it is certain we -can carry nothing out.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Heb.</span> <small>XIII</small>, 16. But to do good -and to communicate forget not: -for with such sacrifices God is -well pleased.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Heb.</span> <small>VI</small>, 10. For God is not unrighteous -to forget your work and -labor of love, which ye have -shewed toward his name, in that -ye have ministered to the saints, -and do minister.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Prov.</span> <small>XIX</small>, 17. He that hath -pity upon the poor lendeth unto -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_289" id="Page_289">{289}</a></span> -the Lord; and that which he hath -given will he pay him again.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>XLI</small>, 1. Blessed is he that -considereth the poor: the Lord -will deliver him in time of trouble.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Tim.</span> <small>VI</small>, 17. Charge them that -are rich in this world, that they -be not high-minded, nor trust in -uncertain riches, but in the living -God, who giveth us richly all -things to enjoy;</p> - -<p>18. That they do good, that -they be rich in good works, ready -to distribute, willing to communicate;</p> - -<p>19. Laying up in store for themselves -a good foundation against -the time to come, that they may -lay hold on eternal life.</p> - -<h4 class="smcap">7. Meekness.</h4> - -<h5>(1.) <i>Christian lowliness.</i></h5> - -<p><span class="smcap">Zeph.</span> <small>II</small>, 3. Seek ye the Lord, -all ye meek of the earth, which -have wrought his judgment; seek -righteousness, seek meekness; it -may be ye shall be hid in the day -of the Lord's anger.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Col.</span> <small>III</small>, 12. Put on therefore, -as the elect of God, holy and -beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, -humbleness of mind, meekness, -long-suffering;</p> - -<p>13. Forbearing one another, and -forgiving one another, if any man -have a quarrel against any: even -as Christ forgave you, so also do -ye.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Eph.</span> <small>IV</small>, 2. With all lowliness -and meekness, with long-suffering, -forbearing one another in -love;</p> - -<p>3. Endeavoring to keep the -unity of the Spirit in the bond of -peace.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Tim.</span> <small>II</small>, 25. In meekness instructing -those that oppose themselves: -if God peradventure will -give them repentance to the acknowledging -of the truth.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>XXV</small>, 9. The meek will -he guide in judgment, and the -meek will he teach his way.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Tim.</span> <small>VI</small>, 11. But thou, O man -of God, flee these things; and -follow after righteousness, godliness, -faith, love, patience, meekness.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Matt.</span> <small>X</small>, 16. Behold, I send you -forth as sheep in the midst of -wolves: be ye therefore wise as -serpents, and harmless as doves.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>XXXVII</small>, 11. But the meek -shall inherit the earth; and shall -delight themselves in the abundance -of peace.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>CXLVII</small>, 6. The Lord lifteth -up the meek: he casteth the -wicked down to the ground.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Eccl.</span> <small>VII</small>, 8. Better is the end -of a thing than the beginning -thereof; and the patient in spirit -is better than the proud in spirit.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Matt.</span> <small>V</small>, 5. Blessed are the -meek: for they shall inherit the -earth.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Cor.</span> <small>IV</small>, 12. And labor, working -with our own hands: being -reviled, we bless; being persecuted, -we suffer it.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Eph.</span> <small>IV</small>, 32. And be ye kind one -to another, tender-hearted, forgiving -one another, even as God -for Christ's sake hath forgiven -you.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Luke</span> <small>XVII</small>, 3. Take heed to -yourselves: If thy brother trespass -against thee, rebuke him; -and if he repent, forgive him.</p> - -<p>4. And if he trespass against -thee seven times in a day, and -seven times in a day turn again -to thee, saying, I repent; thou -shalt forgive him.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Eph.</span> <small>III</small>, 8. Unto me, who am -less than the least of all saints, is -this grace given, that I should -preach among the Gentiles the -unsearchable riches of Christ;</p> - -<p>9. And to make all men see -what is the fellowship of the -mystery which from the beginning -of the world hath been hid -in God, who created all things by -Jesus Christ.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Heb.</span> <small>X</small>, 36. For ye have need -of patience, that, after ye have -done the will of God, ye might -receive the promise.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">James</span> <small>I</small>, 4. But let patience -have her perfect work, that ye -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_290" id="Page_290">{290}</a></span> -may be perfect and entire, wanting -nothing.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">James</span> <small>V</small>, 7. Be patient therefore, -brethren, unto the coming of the -Lord. Behold, the husbandman -waiteth for the precious fruit of -the earth, and hath long patience -for it, until he receive the early -and latter rain.</p> - -<p>8. Be ye also patient; stablish -your hearts: for the coming of -the Lord draweth nigh.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Thess.</span> <small>II</small>, 7. But we were gentle -among you, even as a nurse -cherisheth her children.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Tim.</span> <small>II</small>, 24. And the servant -of the Lord must not strive; but -be gentle unto all men, apt to -teach, patient;</p> - -<p>25. In meekness instructing -those that oppose themselves; if -God peradventure will give them -repentance to the acknowledging -of the truth.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Neh.</span> <small>XII</small>, 14. Follow peace with -all men, and holiness, without -which no man shall see the Lord.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Phil.</span> <small>II</small>, 14. Do all things without -murmurings and disputings:</p> - -<p>15. That ye may be blameless -and harmless, the sons of God, -without rebuke, in the midst of -a crooked and perverse nation, -among whom ye shine as lights -in the world.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Gal.</span> <small>V</small>, 22. But the fruit of the -Spirit is love, joy, peace, long-suffering, -gentleness, goodness, -faith,</p> - -<p>23. Meekness, temperance: -against such there is no law.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Jer.</span> <small>XXIX</small>, 7. And seek the -peace of the city whither I have -caused you to be carried away -captives, and pray unto the Lord -for it: for in the peace thereof -shall ye have peace.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Prov.</span> <small>XV</small>, 1. A soft answer -turneth away wrath: but grievous -words stir up anger.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>XXXIV</small>, 14. Depart from -evil, and do good; seek peace, -and pursue it.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Cor.</span> <small>XIII</small>, 11. Finally, brethren, -farewell. Be perfect, be of -good comfort, be of one mind, live -in peace; and the God of love and -peace shall be with you.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Pet.</span> <small>II</small>, 20. For what glory is -it, if, when ye be buffeted for your -faults, ye shall take it patiently? -but if, when ye do well, and suffer -for it, ye take it patiently, this -is acceptable with God.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">James</span> <small>V</small>, 10. Take, my brethren, -the prophets, who have spoken in -the name of the Lord, for an example -of suffering affliction, and -of patience.</p> - -<p>11. Behold, we count them -happy which endure. Ye have -heard of the patience of Job, and -have seen the end of the Lord; -that the Lord is very pitiful, and -of tender mercy.</p> - -<h5>(2.) <i>Humility.</i></h5> - -<p><span class="smcap">Lev.</span> <small>XXVI</small>, 41. And that I also -have walked contrary unto them, -and have brought them into the -land of their enemies; if then -their uncircumcised hearts be -humbled, and they then accept -of the punishment of their iniquity:</p> - -<p>42. Then will I remember my -covenant with Jacob, and also -my covenant with Isaac, and -also my covenant with Abraham -will I remember; and I will remember -the land.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Judges</span> <small>X</small>, 15. And the children -of Israel said unto the Lord, We -have sinned: do thou unto us -whatsoever seemeth good unto -thee; deliver us only, we pray -thee, this day.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Luke</span> <small>XV</small>, 18. I will arise and go -to my father, and will say unto -him, Father, I have sinned against -heaven, and before thee,</p> - -<p>19. And am no more worthy to -be called thy son: make me as -one of thy hired servants.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Luke</span> <small>XVIII</small>, 13. And the publican, -standing afar off, would not -lift up so much as his eyes unto -heaven, but smote upon his -breast, saying, God be merciful to -me a sinner.</p> - -<p>14. I tell you, this man went -down to his house justified rather -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_291" id="Page_291">{291}</a></span> -than the other: for every one -that exalteth himself shall be -abased; and he that humbleth -himself shall be exalted.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Prov.</span> <small>XV</small>, 33. The fear of the -Lord is the instruction of wisdom; -and before honor is humility.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Micah</span> <small>VI</small>, 8. He hath shewed -thee, O man, what is good; and -what doth the Lord require of -thee, but to do justly, and to love -mercy, and to walk humbly with -thy God?</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">James</span> <small>IV</small>, 6. But he giveth more -grace. Wherefore he saith, God -resisteth the proud, but giveth -grace unto the humble.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Pet.</span> <small>V</small>, 5. Likewise, ye -younger, submit yourselves unto -the elder. Yea, all of you be -subject one to another, and be -clothed with humility: for God -resisteth the proud, and giveth -grace to the humble.</p> - -<p>6. Humble yourselves therefore -under the mighty hand of God, -that he may exalt you in due -time.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Matt.</span> <small>V</small>, 3. Blessed are the poor -in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom -of heaven.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Isaiah</span> <small>LVII</small>, 15. For thus saith -the high and lofty One that inhabiteth -eternity, whose name is -Holy; I dwell in the high and -holy place, with him also that is -of a contrite and humble spirit, -to revive the spirit of the humble, -and to revive the heart of -the contrite ones.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>X</small>, 17. Lord, thou hast -heard the desire of the humble: -thou wilt prepare their heart, -thou wilt cause thine ear to -hear.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>CXXXVIII</small>, 6. Though the -Lord be high, yet hath he respect -unto the lowly: but the proud he -knoweth afar off.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Prov.</span> <small>III</small>, 34. Surely he scorneth -the scorners: but he giveth -grace unto the lowly.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Prov.</span> <small>XXII</small>, 4. By humility and -the fear of the Lord art riches, -and honor, and life.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Prov.</span> <small>XXIX</small>, 23. A man's pride -shall bring him low: but honor -shall uphold the humble in spirit.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>XX</small>, 18. And when they -were come to him, he said unto -them, Ye know, from the first -day that I came into Asia, after -what manner I have been with -you at all seasons,</p> - -<p>19. Serving the Lord with all -humility of mind, and with many -tears, and temptations, which befell -me by the lying in wait of the -Jews.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Sam.</span> <small>XXIV</small>, 17. And David -spake unto the Lord when he -saw the angel that smote the -people, and said, Lo, I have -sinned, and I have done wickedly: -but these sheep, what have -they done? let thine hand, I pray -thee, be against me, and against -my father's house.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Luke</span> <small>XXIII</small>, 40. But the other -answering rebuked him, saying, -Dost not thou fear God, seeing -thou art in the same condemnation?</p> - -<p>41. And we indeed justly; for -we receive the due reward of our -deeds: but this man hath done -nothing amiss.</p> - -<h4 class="smcap">8. Temperance.</h4> - -<h5>(1.) <i>Self-Denial.</i></h5> - -<p><span class="smcap">Matt.</span> <small>XVI</small>, 24. Then said Jesus -unto his disciples, If any man -will come after me, let him deny -himself, and take up his cross, -and follow me.</p> - -<p>25. For whosoever will save his -life shall lose it: and whosoever -will lose his life for my sake shall -find it.</p> - -<p>26. For what is a man profited, -if he shall gain the whole world, -and lose his own soul? or what -shall a man give in exchange for -his soul?</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Luke</span> <small>VI</small>, 32. For if ye love them -which love you, what thank have -ye? for sinners also love those -that love them.</p> - -<p>33. And if ye do good to them -which do good to you, what thank -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_292" id="Page_292">{292}</a></span> -have ye? for sinners also do even -the same.</p> - -<p>34. And if ye lend to them of -whom ye hope to receive, what -thank have ye? for sinners also -lend to sinners, to receive as -much again.</p> - -<p>35. But love ye your enemies, -and do good, and lend, hoping -for nothing again; and your reward -shall be great, and ye shall -be the children of the Highest: -for he is kind unto the unthankful -and to the evil.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>XV</small>, 1. We then that are -strong ought to bear the infirmities -of the weak, and not to please -ourselves.</p> - -<p>2. Let every one of us please -his neighbor for his good to edification.</p> - -<p>3. For even Christ pleased not -himself; but, as it is written, -The reproaches of them that reproached -thee fell on me.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Cor.</span> <small>X</small>, 24. Let no man seek -his own, but every man another's -wealth.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Cor.</span> <small>X</small>, 33. Even as I please -all men in all things, not seeking -mine own profit, but the profit of -many, that they may be saved.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 John</span> <small>III</small>, 16. Hereby perceive -we the love of God, because he -laid down his life for us: and we -ought to lay down our lives for -the brethren.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Luke</span> <small>X</small>, 33. But a certain Samaritan, -as he journeyed, came -where he was; and when he saw -him, he had compassion on him,</p> - -<p>34. And went to him, and bound -up his wounds, pouring in oil and -wine, and set him on his own -beast, and brought him to an inn, -and took care of him.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>IX</small>, 1. I say the truth in -Christ, I lie not, my conscience -also bearing me witness in the -Holy Ghost,</p> - -<p>2. That I have great heaviness -and continual sorrow in my heart.</p> - -<p>3. For I could wish that myself -were accursed from Christ for my -brethren, my kinsmen according -to the flesh.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Cor.</span> <small>VIII</small>, 9. For ye know the -grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, -that, though he was rich, yet for -your sakes he became poor, that -ye through his poverty might be -rich.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Lev.</span> <small>XXVI</small>, 41. And that I also -have walked contrary unto them, -and have brought them into the -land of their enemies; if then -their uncircumcised hearts be -humbled, and they then accept -of the punishment of their iniquity:</p> - -<p>42. Then will I remember my -covenant with Jacob, and also -my covenant with Isaac, and -also my covenant with Abraham -will I remember; and I will remember -the land.</p> - -<p>43. The land also shall be left -of them, and shall enjoy her -Sabbaths, while she lieth desolate -without them: and they -shall accept of the punishment -of their iniquity; because, even -because they despised my judgments, -and because their soul -abhorred my statutes.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Job</span> <small>XXIX</small>, 12. Because I delivered -the poor that crieth, and the -fatherless, and him that had none -to help him.</p> - -<p>13. The blessing of him that -was ready to perish came upon -me: and I caused the widow's -heart to sing for joy.</p> - -<h5>(2.) <i>Christian Moderation.</i></h5> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Cor.</span> <small>IX</small>, 25. And every man -that striveth for the mastery is -temperate in all things. Now -they do it to obtain a corruptible -crown; but we an incorruptible.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Gal.</span> <small>V</small>, 22. But the fruit of the -Spirit is love, joy, peace, long-suffering, -gentleness, goodness, -faith,</p> - -<p>23. Meekness, temperance: -against such there is no law.</p> - -<p>24. And they that are Christ's -have crucified the flesh with the -affections and lusts.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Peter</span> <small>I</small>, 5. And besides this, -giving all diligence, add to your -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_293" id="Page_293">{293}</a></span> -faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge;</p> - -<p>6. And to knowledge temperance; -and to temperance patience; -and to patience godliness.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Prov.</span> <small>XXIII</small>, 20. Be not among -wine-bibbers; among riotous eaters -of flesh.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Prov.</span> <small>XXIII</small>, 31. Look not thou -upon the wine when it is red, -when it giveth his color in -the cup, when it moveth itself -aright:</p> - -<p>32. At the last it biteth like -a serpent, and stingeth like an -adder.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Isaiah</span> <small>V</small>, 11. Woe unto them -that rise up early in the morning, -that they may follow strong -drink; that continue until night, -till wine inflame them!</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Isaiah</span> <small>V</small>, 22. Woe unto them -that are mighty to drink wine, -and men of strength to mingle -strong drink!</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Isaiah</span> <small>XXVIII</small>, 1. Woe to the -crown of pride, to the drunkards -of Ephraim, whose glorious -beauty is a fading flower, which -are on the head of the fat valleys -of them that are overcome with -wine!</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>XIII</small>, 13. Let us walk honestly, -as in the day; not in rioting -and drunkenness, not in chambering -and wantonness, not in strife -and envying.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Cor.</span> <small>VI</small>, 10. Nor thieves, nor -covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, -nor extortioners, shall inherit -the kingdom of God.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Gal.</span> <small>V</small>, 19. Now the works of -the flesh are manifest; which are -these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, -lasciviousness,</p> - -<p>20. Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, -variance, emulations, wrath, -strife, seditions, heresies,</p> - -<p>21. Envyings, murders, drunkenness, -revelings, and such like: -of the which I tell you before, as -I have also told you in time past, -that they which do such things -shall not inherit the kingdom of -God.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Eph.</span> <small>V</small>, 18. And be not drunk -with wine, wherein is excess; but -be filled with the Spirit.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Prov.</span> <small>VI</small>, 27. Can a man take -fire in his bosom, and his clothes -not be burnt?</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Dan.</span> <small>I</small>, 11. Then said Daniel to -Melzar, whom the prince of the -eunuchs had set over Daniel, -Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah,</p> - -<p>12. Prove thy servants, I beseech -thee, ten days; and let -them give us pulse to eat, and -water to drink.</p> - -<p>13. Then let our countenances -be looked upon before thee, and -the countenance of the children -that eat of the portion of the -king's meat: and as thou seest, -deal with thy servants.</p> - -<p>14. So he consented to them in -this matter, and proved them ten -days.</p> - -<p>15. And at the end of ten days -their countenances appeared fairer -and fatter in flesh than all the -children which did eat the portion -of the king's meat.</p> - -<p>16. Thus Melzar took away the -portion of their meat, and the -wine that they should drink; -and gave them pulse.</p> - -<p>17. As for these four children, -God gave them knowledge and -skill in all learning and wisdom: -and Daniel had understanding in -all visions and dreams.</p> - -<p>18. Now at the end of the days -that the king had said he should -bring them in, then the prince -of the eunuchs brought them in -before Nebuchadnezzar.</p> - -<p>19. And the king communed -with them; and among them -all was found none like Daniel, -Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah: -therefore stood they before -the king.</p> - -<p>20. And in all matters of wisdom -and understanding, that the -king inquired of them, he found -them ten times better than all -the magicians and astrologers -that were in all his realm.</p> - -<p>21. And Daniel continued even -unto the first year of king Cyrus.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>XIV</small>, 21. It is good neither -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_294" id="Page_294">{294}</a></span> -to eat flesh, nor to drink wine, nor -any thing whereby thy brother -stumbleth, or is offended, or is -made weak.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Cor.</span> <small>V</small>, 11. But now I have -written unto you not to keep -company, if any man that is -called a brother be a fornicator, -or covetous, or an idolater, or a -railer, or a drunkard, or an extortioner: -with such a one no not -to eat.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Lev.</span> <small>X</small>, 8. And the Lord spake -unto Aaron, saying,</p> - -<p>9. Do not drink wine nor strong -drink, thou, nor thy sons with -thee, when ye go into the tabernacle -of the congregation, lest ye -die: it shall be a statute forever -throughout your generations:</p> - -<p>10. And that ye may put difference -between holy and unholy, -and between unclean and clean;</p> - -<p>11. And that ye may teach the -children of Israel all the statutes -which the Lord hath spoken unto -them by the hand of Moses.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Num.</span> <small>VI</small>, 1. And the Lord spake -unto Moses, saying,</p> - -<p>2. Speak unto the children of -Israel, and say unto them, When -either man or woman shall separate -themselves to vow a vow of a -Nazarite, to separate themselves -unto the Lord;</p> - -<p>3. He shall separate himself -from wine and strong drink, and -shall drink no vinegar of wine, -or vinegar of strong drink, neither -shall he drink any liquor of -grapes, nor eat moist grapes, or -dried.</p> - -<p>4. All the days of his separation -shall he eat nothing that is -made of the vine-tree, from the -kernels even to the husk.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Prov.</span> <small>XXXI</small>, 4. It is not for kings, -O Lemuel, it is not for kings to -drink wine; nor for princes strong -drink:</p> - -<p>5. Lest they drink, and forget -the law, and pervert the judgment -of any of the afflicted.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Thess.</span> <small>V</small>, 22. Abstain from all -appearance of evil.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Prov.</span> <small>XXIII</small>, 1. When thou sittest -to eat with a ruler, consider -diligently what is before thee:</p> - -<p>2. And put a knife to thy throat, -if thou be a man given to appetite.</p> - -<p>3. Be not desirous of his dainties: -for they are deceitful meat.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Luke</span> <small>XXI</small>, 34. And take heed -to yourselves, lest at any time -your hearts be overcharged with -surfeiting, and drunkenness, and -cares of this life, and so that day -come upon you unawares.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Cor.</span> <small>VIII</small>, 13. Wherefore, if -meat make my brother to offend, -I will eat no flesh while the world -standeth, lest I make my brother -to offend.</p> - -<h5>(3.) <i>Self-Government.</i></h5> - -<p><span class="smcap">Luke</span> <small>XIV</small>, 26. If any man come -to me, and hate not his father, -and mother, and wife, and children, -and brethren, and sisters, -yea, and his own life also, he can -not be my disciple.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Luke</span> <small>XIV</small>, 33. So likewise, whosoever -he be of you that forsaketh -not all that he hath, he can not be -my disciple.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>XV</small>, 1. We then that are -strong ought to bear the infirmities -of the weak, and not to please -ourselves.</p> - -<p>2. Let every one of us please -his neighbor for his good to edification.</p> - -<p>3. For even Christ pleased not -himself; but, as it is written, -The reproaches of them that reproached -thee fell on me.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Cor.</span> <small>IX</small>, 27. But I keep under -my body, and bring it into subjection: -lest that by any means, -when I have preached to others, -I myself should be a castaway.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Prov.</span> <small>XVI</small>, 32. He that is slow to -anger is better than the mighty; -and he that ruleth his spirit than -he that taketh a city.</p> - -<h4 class="smcap">9. Faith.</h4> - -<h5>(1.) <i>Belief in God's Word.</i></h5> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>IV</small>, 20. For the invisible -things of him from the creation -of the world are clearly seen, -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_295" id="Page_295">{295}</a></span> -being understood by the things -that are made, even his eternal -power and Godhead; so that they -are without excuse:</p> - -<p>21. Because that, when they -knew God, they glorified him not -as God, neither were thankful; -but became vain in their imaginations, -and their foolish heart -was darkened.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Heb.</span> <small>XI</small>, 7. By faith Noah, being -warned of God of things not -seen as yet, moved with fear, -prepared an ark to the saving -of his house; by the which he -condemned the world, and became -heir of the righteousness -which is by faith.</p> - -<p>8. By faith Abraham, when he -was called to go out into a place -which he should after receive for -an inheritance, obeyed; and he -went out, not knowing whither -he went.</p> - -<p>9. By faith he sojourned in the -land of promise, as in a strange -country, dwelling in tabernacles -with Isaac and Jacob, the heirs -with him of the same promise:</p> - -<p>10. For he looked for a city -which hath foundations, whose -builder and maker is God.</p> - -<p>11. Through faith also Sarah -herself received strength to conceive -seed, and was delivered of -a child when she was past age, -because she judged him faithful -who had promised.</p> - -<p>12. Therefore sprang there even -of one, and him as good as dead, -so many as the stars of the sky -in multitude, and as the sand -which is by the seashore innumerable.</p> - -<p>13. These all died in faith, not -having received the promises, but -having seen them afar off, and -were persuaded of them, and embraced -them, and confessed that -they were strangers and pilgrims -on the earth.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Heb.</span> <small>XI</small>, 1. Now faith is the -substance of things hoped for, -the evidence of things not seen.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>VI</small>, 9. Knowing that Christ -being raised from the dead dieth -no more; death hath no more dominion -over him.</p> - -<p>10. For in that he died, he died -unto sin once: but in that he liveth, -he liveth unto God.</p> - -<p>11. Likewise reckon ye also -yourselves to be dead indeed -unto sin, but alive unto God -through Jesus Christ our Lord.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Heb.</span> <small>XI</small>, 3. Through faith we -understand that the worlds were -framed by the Word of God, so -that things which are seen were -not made of things which do -appear.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>X</small>, 17. But God be thanked, -that ye were the servants of sin, -but ye have obeyed from the heart -that form of doctrine which was -delivered you.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>IV</small>, 5. But to him that -worketh not, but believeth on -him that justifieth the ungodly, -his faith is counted for righteousness.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Heb.</span> <small>XI</small>, 6. But without faith it -is impossible to please him: for -he that cometh to God must believe -that he is, and that he is a -rewarder of them that diligently -seek him.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Heb.</span> <small>X</small>, 23. Let us hold fast the -profession of our faith without -wavering; for he is faithful that -promised.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Tim.</span> <small>I</small>, 13. Hold fast the form -of sound words, which thou hast -heard of me, in faith and love -which is in Christ Jesus.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Gal.</span> <small>II</small>, 20. I am crucified with -Christ: nevertheless I live; yet -not I, but Christ liveth in me: -and the life which I now live in -the flesh I live by the faith of the -Son of God, who loved me, and -gave himself for me.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Gal.</span> <small>III</small>, 22. But the Scripture -hath concluded all under sin, -that the promise by faith in -Jesus Christ might be given to -them that believe.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Gal.</span> <small>III</small>, 26. For ye are all the -children of God by faith in Christ -Jesus.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Gal.</span> <small>III</small>, 14. That the blessing -of Abraham might come on the -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_296" id="Page_296">{296}</a></span> -Gentiles through Jesus Christ; -that we might receive the promise -of the Spirit through faith.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Phil.</span> <small>III</small>, 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.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Luke</span> <small>XXII</small>, 32. But I have -prayed for thee, that thy faith -fail not: and when thou art converted, -strengthen thy brethren.</p> - -<h5>(2.) <i>Trust in God.</i></h5> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Tim.</span> <small>I</small>, 18. This charge I commit -unto thee, son Timothy, according -to the prophecies which -went before on thee, that thou by -them mightest war a good warfare;</p> - -<p>19. Holding faith, and a good -conscience; which some having -put away, concerning faith have -made shipwreck.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Tim.</span> <small>VI</small>, 12. Fight the good -fight of faith, lay hold on eternal -life, whereunto thou art also -called, and hast professed a good -profession before many witnesses.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Thess.</span> <small>II</small>, 13. For this cause -also thank we God without ceasing, -because, when ye received -the Word of God which ye heard -of us, ye received it not as the -word of men, but, as it is in truth, -the Word of God, which effectually -worketh also in you that believe.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Heb.</span> <small>IV</small>, 2. For unto us was the -Gospel preached, as well as unto -them: but the Word preached did -not profit them, not being mixed -with faith in them that heard it.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>IV</small>, 16. Therefore it is of -faith, that it might be by grace; -to the end the promise might be -sure to all the seed; not to that -only which is of the law, but to -that also which is of the faith -of Abraham, who is the father -of us all.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Heb.</span> <small>VI</small>, 12. That ye be not -slothful, but followers of them -who through faith and patience -inherit the promises.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>V</small>, 2. By whom also we -have access by faith into this -grace wherein we stand, and rejoice -in hope of the glory of God.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Eph.</span> <small>III</small>, 12. And the law is not -of faith: but, The man that doeth -them shall live in them.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Gal.</span> <small>III</small>, 26. For ye are all the -children of God by faith in Christ -Jesus.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">John</span> <small>I</small>, 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.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Gal.</span> <small>V</small>, 6. For in Jesus Christ -neither circumcision availeth any -thing, nor uncircumcision; but -faith which worketh by love.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>XVI</small>, 34. And when he had -brought them into his house, he -set meat before them, and rejoiced, -believing in God, with all -his house.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>XV</small>, 13. Now the God of -hope fill you with all joy and -peace in believing, that ye may -abound in hope, through the -power of the Holy Ghost.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Isaiah</span> <small>XXVIII</small>, 16. Therefore -thus saith the Lord God, Behold, -I lay in Zion for a foundation a -stone, a tried stone, a precious -corner-stone, a sure foundation: -he that believeth shall not make -haste.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Peter</span> <small>II</small>, 6. Wherefore also it -is contained in the Scripture, Behold, -I lay in Sion a chief corner-stone, -elect, precious: and he that -believeth on him shall not be confounded.</p> - -<p>7. Unto you therefore which -believe he is precious: but unto -them which be disobedient, the -stone which the builders disallowed, -the same is made the -head of the corner.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Eph.</span> <small>III</small>, 17. That Christ may -dwell in your hearts by faith; that -ye, being rooted and grounded in -love.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Matt.</span> <small>XXI</small>, 22. And all things, -whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, -believing, ye shall receive.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Gal.</span> <small>II</small>, 20. I am crucified with -Christ: nevertheless I live; yet -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_297" id="Page_297">{297}</a></span> -not I, but Christ liveth in me: -and the life which I now live in -the flesh I live by the faith of the -Son of God, who loved me, and -gave himself for me.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>XI</small>, 20. Well; because of -unbelief they were broken off, -and thou standest by faith. Be -not high-minded, but fear.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Cor.</span> <small>I</small>, 24. Not for that we -have dominion over your faith, -but are helpers of your joy: for -by faith ye stand.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>IV</small>, 12. And the father of -circumcision to them who are not -of the circumcision only, but who -also walk in the steps of that faith -of our father Abraham, which he -had being yet uncircumcised.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Cor.</span> <small>V</small>, 7. (For we walk by -faith, not by sight.)</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Heb.</span> <small>XI</small>, 2. For by it the elders -obtained a good report.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 John</span> <small>V</small>, 4. For whatsoever is -born of God overcometh the world: -and this is the victory that overcometh -the world, even our faith.</p> - -<p>5. Who is he that overcometh -the world, but he that believeth -that Jesus is the Son of God?</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Pet.</span> <small>V</small>, 9. Whom resist steadfast -in the faith, knowing that the -same afflictions are accomplished -in your brethren that are in the -world.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Eph.</span> <small>VI</small>, 16. Above all, taking -the shield of faith wherewith ye -shall be able to quench all the -fiery darts of the wicked.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>XXVII</small>, 13. I had fainted, -unless I had believed to see the -goodness of the Lord in the land -of the living.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Tim.</span> <small>IV</small>, 10. For therefore we -both labor and suffer reproach, -because we trust in the living -God, who is the Savior of all men, -especially of those that believe.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>VI</small>, 5. And the saying -pleased the whole multitude: and -they chose Stephen, a man full -of faith and of the Holy Ghost, -and Philip, and Prochorus, and -Nicanor, and Timon, and Parmenas, -and Nicolas, a proselyte -of Antioch.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>XI</small>, 24. For he was a good -man, and full of the Holy Ghost -and of faith: and much people -was added unto the Lord.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Tim.</span> <small>I</small>, 5. Now the end of the -commandment is charity, out of -a pure heart, and of a good conscience, -and of faith unfeigned.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Cor.</span> <small>VIII</small>, 7. Therefore, as ye -abound in every thing, in faith, -and utterance, and knowledge, -and in all diligence, and in your -love to us, see that ye abound in -this grace also.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>XIV</small>, 22. Confirming the -souls of the disciples, and exhorting -them to continue in the faith, -and that we must through much -tribulation enter into the kingdom -of God.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Col.</span> <small>I</small>, 23. If ye continue in -the faith grounded and settled, -and be not moved away from the -hope of the Gospel, which ye -have heard, and which was -preached to every creature which -is under heaven; whereof I, Paul, -am made a minister.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>IV</small>, 20. He staggered not -at the promise of God through unbelief; -but was strong in faith, -giving glory to God.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Cor.</span> <small>XVI</small>, 13. Watch ye, stand -fast in the faith, quit you like -men, be strong.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Tim.</span> <small>I</small>, 19. Holding faith, and -a good conscience; which some -having put away, concerning -faith have made shipwreck.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Luke</span> <small>XVII</small>, 5. And the apostles -said unto the Lord, Increase our -faith.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Tim.</span> <small>I</small>, 12. For the which -cause I also suffer these things: -nevertheless I am not ashamed: -for I know whom I have believed, -and I am persuaded that he is -able to keep that which I have -committed unto him against that -day.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Heb.</span> <small>X</small>, 22. Let us draw near -with a true heart, in full assurance -of faith, having our hearts -sprinkled from an evil conscience, -and our bodies washed with pure -water.</p> - -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_298" id="Page_298">{298}</a></span> -<span class="smcap">James</span> <small>II</small>, 18. Yea, a man may -say, Thou hast faith, and I have -works: show me thy faith without -thy works, and I will show -thee my faith by my works.</p> - -<p>19. Thou believest that there is -one God; thou doest well: the -devils also believe, and tremble.</p> - -<p>20. But wilt thou know, O vain -man, that faith without works is -dead?</p> - -<p>21. Was not Abraham our father -justified by works, when he had -offered Isaac his son upon the -altar?</p> - -<p>22. Seest thou how faith -wrought with his works, and by -works was faith made perfect?</p> - -<p>23. And the Scripture was fulfilled -which saith, Abraham believed -God, and it was imputed -unto him for righteousness: and -he was called the Friend of God.</p> - -<p>24. Ye see then how that by -works a man is justified, and not -by faith only.</p> - -<p>25. Likewise also was not Rahab -the harlot justified by works, -when she had received the messengers, -and had sent them out -another way?</p> - -<p>26. For as the body without the -spirit is dead, so faith without -works is dead also.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Matt.</span> <small>XVII</small>, 20. And Jesus said -unto them, Because of your unbelief: -for verily I say unto you, -If ye have faith as a grain of -mustard seed, ye shall say unto -this mountain, Remove hence to -yonder place; and it shall remove: -and nothing shall be impossible -unto you.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Matt.</span> <small>XXI</small>, 21. Jesus answered -and said unto them, Verily I say -unto you, If ye have faith, and -doubt not, ye shall not only do -this which is done to the fig-tree, -but also if ye shall say unto this -mountain, Be thou removed, and -be thou cast into the sea; it shall -be done.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Mark</span> <small>IX</small>, 23. Jesus said unto -him, If thou canst believe, all -things are possible to him that -believeth.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Pet.</span> <small>I</small>, 6. Wherein ye greatly -rejoice, though now for a season, -if need be, ye are in heaviness -through manifold temptations:</p> - -<p>7. That the trial of your faith, -being much more precious than -of gold that perisheth, though it -be tried with fire, might be found -unto praise, and honor, and glory -at the appearing of Jesus Christ.</p> - -<h5>(3.) <i>Faith exemplified.</i></h5> - -<p><span class="smcap">Num.</span> <small>XIII</small>, 30. And Caleb stilled -the people before Moses, and said, -Let us go up at once, and possess -it; for we are well able to overcome -it.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Job</span> <small>XIX</small>, 25. For I know that -my Redeemer liveth, and that he -shall stand at the latter day upon -the earth:</p> - -<p>26. And though after my skin -worms destroy this body, yet in -my flesh shall I see God:</p> - -<p>27. Whom I shall see for myself, -and mine eyes shall behold, -and not another; though my reins -be consumed within me.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Dan.</span> <small>III</small>, 17. If it be so, our God -whom we serve is able to deliver -us from the burning fiery furnace, -and he will deliver us out of thine -hand, O king.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Dan.</span> <small>VI</small>, 10. Now when Daniel -knew that the writing was signed, -he went into his house; and, his -windows being open in his chamber -toward Jerusalem, he kneeled -upon his knees three times a day, -and prayed, and gave thanks -before his God, as he did aforetime.</p> - -<p>11. Then these men assembled, -and found Daniel praying and -making supplication before his -God.</p> - -<p>12. Then they came near, and -spake before the king concerning -the king's decree; Hast thou not -signed a decree, that every man -that shall ask a petition of any -god or man within thirty days, -save of thee, O king, shall be cast -into the den of lions? The king -answered and said, The thing is -true, according to the law of the -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_299" id="Page_299">{299}</a></span> -Medes and Persians, which altereth -not.</p> - -<p>13. Then answered they and -said before the king, That Daniel, -which is of the children of the -captivity of Judah, regardeth not -thee, O king, nor the decree that -thou hast signed, but maketh his -petition three times a day.</p> - -<p>14. Then the king, when he -heard these words, was sore displeased -with himself, and set his -heart on Daniel to deliver him: -and he labored till the going down -of the sun to deliver him.</p> - -<p>15. Then these men assembled -unto the king, and said unto the -king, Know, O king, that the law -of the Medes and Persians is, -That no decree nor statute which -the king establisheth may be -changed.</p> - -<p>16. Then the king commanded, -and they brought Daniel, and -cast him into the den of lions. -Now the king spake and said unto -Daniel, Thy God whom thou servest -continually, he will deliver -thee.</p> - -<p>17. And a stone was brought, -and laid upon the mouth of the -den; and the king sealed it with -his own signet, and with the signet -of his lords; that the purpose -might not be changed concerning -Daniel.</p> - -<p>18. Then the king went to his -palace, and passed the night fasting: -neither were instruments of -music brought before him: and -his sleep went from him.</p> - -<p>19. Then the king arose very -early in the morning, and went -in haste unto the den of lions.</p> - -<p>20. And when he came to the -den, he cried with a lamentable -voice unto Daniel: and the king -spake and said to Daniel, O Daniel, -servant of the living God, is -thy God, whom thou servest continually, -able to deliver thee from -the lions?</p> - -<p>21. Then said Daniel unto the -king, O king, live forever.</p> - -<p>22. My God hath sent his angel, -and hath shut the lions' -mouths, that they have not hurt -me: forasmuch as before him innocency -was found in me; and -also before thee, O king, have I -done no hurt.</p> - -<p>23. Then was the king exceedingly -glad for him, and commanded -that they should take -Daniel up out of the den. So -Daniel was taken up out of the -den, and no manner of hurt was -found upon him, because he believed -in his God.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Matt.</span> <small>XVI</small>, 16. And Simon Peter -answered and said, Thou art the -Christ, the Son of the living God.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Luke</span> <small>VII</small>, 50. And he said to -the woman, Thy faith hath saved -thee; go in peace.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">John</span> <small>I</small>, 49. Nathanael answered -and saith unto him, Rabbi, thou -art the Son of God; thou art the -King of Israel.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">John</span> <small>XI</small>, 27. She saith unto -him, Yea, Lord: I believe that -thou art the Christ, the Son of -God, which should come into the -world.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">John</span> <small>XVI</small>, 30. Now are we sure -that thou knowest all things, and -needest not that any man should -ask thee: by this we believe that -thou camest forth from God.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">John</span> <small>XX</small>, 28. And Thomas answered -and said unto him, My -Lord and my God.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>VI</small>, 5. And the saying -pleased the whole multitude: and -they chose Stephen, a man full -of faith and of the Holy Ghost, -and Philip, and Prochorus, and -Nicanor, and Timon, and Parmenas, -and Nicolas, a proselyte -of Antioch.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>VI</small>, 7. And the Word of -God increased; and the number -of the disciples multiplied in -Jerusalem greatly; and a great -company of the priests were obedient -to the faith.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>VIII</small>, 37. And Philip said, -If thou believest with all thine -heart, thou mayest. And he answered -and said, I believe that -Jesus Christ is the Son of God.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>XI</small>, 24. For he was a good -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_300" id="Page_300">{300}</a></span> -man, and full of the Holy Ghost -and of faith: and much people -was added unto the Lord.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>XIII</small>, 12. Then the deputy, -when he saw what was done, believed, -being astonished at the -doctrine of the Lord.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>XVI</small>, 31. And they said, -Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, -and thou shalt be saved, and thy -house.</p> - -<p>32. And they spake unto him -the Word of the Lord, and to all -that were in his house.</p> - -<p>33. And he took them the same -hour of the night, and washed -their stripes; and was baptized, -he and all his, straightway.</p> - -<p>34. And when he had brought -them into his house, he set meat -before them, and rejoiced, believing -in God with all his house.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>I</small>, 8. First, I thank my -God through Jesus Christ for you -all, that your faith is spoken of -throughout the whole world.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Col.</span> <small>I</small>, 4. Since we heard of -your faith in Christ Jesus, and of -the love which ye have to all the -saints.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Thess.</span> <small>I</small>, 3. Remembering -without ceasing your work of -faith, and labor of love, and patience -of hope in our Lord Jesus -Christ, in the sight of God and -our Father.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Tim.</span> <small>I</small>, 5. When I call to remembrance -the unfeigned faith -that is in thee, which dwelt first -in thy grandmother Lois, and thy -mother Eunice; and I am persuaded -that in thee also.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Tim.</span> <small>IV</small>, 7. I have fought a -good fight, I have finished my -course, I have kept the faith.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Heb.</span> <small>XI</small>, 1. Now faith is the -substance of things hoped for, the -evidence of things not seen.</p> - -<p>2. For by it the elders obtained -a good report.</p> - -<p>3. Through faith we understand -that the worlds were framed by -the Word of God, so that things -which are seen were not made of -things which do appear.</p> - -<p>4. By faith Abel offered unto -God a more excellent sacrifice than -Cain, by which he obtained witness -that he was righteous, God -testifying of his gifts: and by it -he being dead yet speaketh.</p> - -<p>5. By faith Enoch was translated -that he should not see death; -and was not found, because God -had translated him: for before -his translation he had this testimony, -that he pleased God.</p> - -<p>6. But without faith it is impossible -to please him: for he that -cometh to God must believe that -he is, and that he is a rewarder -of them that diligently seek him.</p> - -<p>7. By faith Noah, being warned -of God of things not seen as yet, -moved with fear, prepared an ark -to the saving of his house; by -the which he condemned the -world, and became heir of the -righteousness which is by faith.</p> - -<p>8. By faith Abraham, when he -was called to go out into a place -which he should after receive for -an inheritance, obeyed; and he -went out, not knowing whither he -went.</p> - -<p>9. By faith he sojourned in the -land of promise, as in a strange -country, dwelling in tabernacles -with Isaac and Jacob, the heirs -with him of the same promise:</p> - -<p>10. For he looked for a city -which hath foundations, whose -builder and maker is God.</p> - -<p>11. Through faith also Sarah -herself received strength to conceive -seed, and was delivered of -a child when she was past age, -because she judged him faithful -who had promised.</p> - -<p>12. Therefore sprang there even -of one, and him as good as dead, -so many as the stars of the sky in -multitude, and as the sand which -is by the sea-shore innumerable.</p> - -<p>13. These all died in faith, not -having received the promises, but -having seen them afar off, and -were persuaded of them, and embraced -them, and confessed that -they were strangers and pilgrims -on the earth.</p> - -<p>14. For they that say such -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_301" id="Page_301">{301}</a></span> -things declare plainly that they -seek a country.</p> - -<p>15. And truly, if they had been -mindful of that country from -whence they came out, they -might have had opportunity to -have returned.</p> - -<p>16. But now they desire a better -country, that is, a heavenly: -wherefore God is not ashamed to -be called their God: for he hath -prepared for them a city.</p> - -<p>17. By faith Abraham, when he -was tried, offered up Isaac: and -he that had received the promises -offered up his only begotten son,</p> - -<p>18. Of whom it was said, That -in Isaac shall thy seed be called:</p> - -<p>19. Accounting that God was -able to raise him up, even from -the dead: from whence also he -received him in a figure.</p> - -<p>20. By faith Isaac blessed Jacob -and Esau concerning things to -come.</p> - -<p>21. By faith Jacob, when he -was a dying, blessed both the -sons of Joseph; and worshiped, -leaning upon the top of his staff.</p> - -<p>22. By faith Joseph, when he -died, made mention of the departing -of the children of Israel; and -gave commandment concerning -his bones.</p> - -<p>23. By faith Moses, when he -was born, was hid three months -of his parents, because they saw -he was a proper child; and they -were not afraid of the king's -commandment.</p> - -<p>24. By faith Moses, when he was -come to years, refused to be called -the son of Pharaoh's daughter;</p> - -<p>25. Choosing rather to suffer -affliction with the people of God, -than to enjoy the pleasures of sin -for a season;</p> - -<p>26. Esteeming the reproach of -Christ greater riches than the -treasures in Egypt: for he had -respect unto the recompense of -the reward.</p> - -<p>27. By faith he forsook Egypt, -not fearing the wrath of the -king: for he endured, as seeing -him who is invisible.</p> - -<p>28. Through faith he kept the -passover, and the sprinkling of -blood, lest he that destroyed the -first-born should touch them.</p> - -<p>29. By faith they passed through -the Red Sea as by dry land: -which the Egyptians assaying to -do were drowned.</p> - -<p>30. By faith the walls of Jericho -fell down, after they were -compassed about seven days.</p> - -<p>31. By faith the harlot Rahab -perished not with them that believed -not, when she had received -the spies with peace.</p> - -<p>32. And what shall I more say? -for the time would fail me to tell -of Gideon, and of Barak, and of -Samson, and of Jephthah; of -David also, and Samuel, and -of the prophets:</p> - -<p>33. Who through faith subdued -kingdoms, wrought righteousness, -obtained promises, stopped the -mouths of lions,</p> - -<p>34. Quenched the violence of -fire, escaped the edge of the -sword, out of weakness were -made strong, waxed valiant in -fight, turned to flight the armies -of the aliens.</p> - -<p>35. Women received their dead -raised to life again: and others -were tortured, not accepting deliverance; -that they might obtain -a better resurrection:</p> - -<p>36. And others had trial of -cruel mockings and scourgings, -yea, moreover of bonds and imprisonment:</p> - -<p>37. They were stoned, they -were sawn asunder, were tempted, -were slain with the sword: they -wandered about in sheepskins -and goatskins; being destitute, -afflicted, tormented;</p> - -<p>38. Of whom the world was not -worthy: they wandered in deserts, -and in mountains, and in -dens and caves of the earth.</p> - -<p>39. And these all, having obtained -a good report through -faith, received not the promise:</p> - -<p>40. God having provided some -better thing for us, that they without -us should not be made perfect.</p> - -<hr /> - -<div class="pagenum"><a name="Page_302" id="Page_302">{302}</a></div> - -<h3>CHAPTER IV.<br /> -<small>RELATIVE DUTIES OF CHRISTIANS TOWARD EACH OTHER.</small></h3> - -<h4 class="smcap">1. To Love one Another.</h4> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>XIII</small>, 8. Owe no man any -thing, but to love one another: -for he that loveth another hath -fulfilled the law.</p> - -<p>9. For this, Thou shalt not -commit adultery, Thou shalt not -kill, Thou shalt not steal, Thou -shalt not bear false witness, Thou -shalt not covet; and if there be -any other commandment, it is -briefly comprehended in this saying, -namely, Thou shalt love thy -neighbor as thyself.</p> - -<p>10. Love worketh no ill to his -neighbor: therefore love is the -fulfilling of the law.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Col.</span> <small>III</small>, 14. And above all these -things put on charity, which is -the bond of perfectness.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Thess.</span> <small>III</small>, 12. And the Lord -make you to increase and abound -in love, one toward another, and -toward all men, even as we do -toward you.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Cor.</span> <small>XIII</small>, 1. Though I speak -with the tongues of men and of -angels, and have not charity, I -am become as sounding brass, or -a tinkling cymbal.</p> - -<p>2. And though I have the gift -of prophecy, and understand all -mysteries, and all knowledge; -and though I have all faith, so -that I could remove mountains, -and have not charity, I am -nothing.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Gal.</span> <small>V</small>, 13. For, brethren, ye -have been called unto liberty; -only use not liberty for an occasion -to the flesh, but by love -serve one another.</p> - -<p>14. For all law is fulfilled in -one word, even in this; Thou -shalt love thy neighbor as thyself.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">James</span> <small>II</small>, 8. If ye fulfill the -royal law according to the Scripture, -Thou shalt love thy neighbor -as thyself, ye do well:</p> - -<p>9. But if ye have respect to -persons, ye commit sin, and are -convinced of the law as transgressors.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Pet.</span> <small>IV</small>, 8. And above all -things have fervent charity -among yourselves: for charity -shall cover the multitude of -sins.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Matt.</span> <small>VII</small>, 12. Therefore all -things whatsoever ye would that -men should do to you, do ye even -so to them: for this is the law and -the prophets.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Matt.</span> <small>XXII</small>, 39. And the second -is like unto it, Thou shalt love -thy neighbor as thyself.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>XV</small>, 1. We then that are -strong ought to bear the infirmities -of the weak, and not to please -ourselves,</p> - -<p>2. Let every one of us please -his neighbor for his good to edification.</p> - -<p>3. For even Christ pleased not -himself; but, as it is written, -The reproaches of them that reproached -thee fell on me.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Cor.</span> <small>X</small>, 33. Give none offense, -neither to the Jews, nor to the -Gentiles, nor to the Church of -God:</p> - -<p>33. Even as I please all men in -all things, not seeking mine own -profit, but the profit of many, -that they may be saved.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 John</span> <small>III</small>, 16. Hereby perceive -we the love of God, because he -laid down his life for us: and we -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_303" id="Page_303">{303}</a></span> -ought to lay down our lives for -the brethren.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Luke</span> <small>X</small>, 33. But a certain Samaritan, -as he journeyed, came -where he was; and when he saw -him, he had compassion on him,</p> - -<p>34. And went to him, and bound -up his wounds, pouring in oil and -wine, and set him on his own -beast, and brought him to an inn, -and took care of him.</p> - -<h4 class="smcap">2. To Live in Peace.</h4> - -<p><span class="smcap">Matt.</span> <small>V</small>, 9. Blessed are the -peacemakers: for they shall be -called the children of God.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>XII</small>, 10. Be kindly affectioned -one to another with brotherly -love; in honor preferring one -another.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>XIV</small>, 19. Let us therefore -follow after the things which make -for peace, and things wherewith -one may edify another.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Cor.</span> <small>VII</small>, 15. But if the unbelieving -depart, let him depart. -A brother or a sister is not under -bondage in such cases: but God -hath called us to peace.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Cor.</span> <small>XIII</small>, 11. Finally, brethren, -farewell. Be perfect, be of -good comfort, be of one mind, -live in peace; and the God of -love and peace shall be with -you.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Gal.</span> <small>V</small>, 22. But the fruit of the -Spirit is love, joy, peace, long-suffering, -gentleness, goodness, -faith,</p> - -<p>23. Meekness, temperance: -against such there is no law.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Eph.</span> <small>IV</small>, 1. I therefore, the -prisoner of the Lord, beseech -you that ye walk worthy of the -vocation wherewith ye are called,</p> - -<p>2. With all lowliness and meekness, -with long-suffering, forbearing -one another in love;</p> - -<p>3. Endeavoring to keep the -unity of the Spirit in the bond -of peace.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Eph.</span> <small>IV</small>, 32. And be ye kind -one to another, tender-hearted, -forgiving one another, even as -God for Christ's sake hath forgiven -you.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Phil.</span> <small>II</small>, 14. Do all things without -murmurings and disputings:</p> - -<p>15. That ye may be blameless -and harmless, the sons of God, -without rebuke, in the midst of -a crooked and perverse nation, -among whom ye shine as lights -in the world.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Col.</span> <small>III</small>, 8. But now ye also put -off all these; anger, wrath, malice, -blasphemy, filthy communication -out of your mouth.</p> - -<p>9. Lie not one to another, seeing -that ye have put off the old -man with his deeds.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Thess.</span> <small>II</small>, 7. But we were gentle -among you, even as a nurse -cherisheth her children.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Tim.</span> <small>II</small>, 24. And the servant -of the Lord must not strive; but -be gentle unto all men, apt to -teach, patient.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Heb.</span> <small>XII</small>, 14. Follow peace with -all men, and holiness, without -which no man shall see the -Lord.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">James</span> <small>III</small>, 17. But the wisdom -that is from above is first pure, -then peaceable, gentle, and easy -to be entreated, full of mercy and -good fruits, without partiality, -and without hypocrisy.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Pet.</span> <small>III</small>, 10. For he that will -love life, and see good days, let -him refrain his tongue from evil, -and his lips that they speak no -guile:</p> - -<p>11. Let him eschew evil, and -do good; let him seek peace, and -ensue it.</p> - -<h4 class="smcap">3. Christian Forbearance.</h4> - -<p><span class="smcap">Prov.</span> <small>XIX</small>, 11. The discretion -of a man deferreth his anger; -and it is his glory to pass over a -transgression.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Cor.</span> <small>XIII</small>, 4. Charity suffereth -long, and is kind; charity envieth -not; charity vaunteth not -itself, is not puffed up,</p> - -<p>5. Doth not behave itself unseemly, -seeketh not her own, is -not easily provoked, thinketh no -evil.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Eph.</span> <small>IV</small>, 1. I therefore, the -prisoner of the Lord, beseech you -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_304" id="Page_304">{304}</a></span> -that ye walk worthy of the vocation -wherewith ye are called,</p> - -<p>2. With all lowliness and meekness, -with long-suffering, forbearing -one another in love.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Pet.</span> <small>II</small>, 18. Servants, be subject -to your masters with all fear, -not only to the good and gentle, -but also to the froward.</p> - -<p>19. For this is thankworthy, if -a man for conscience toward God -endure grief, suffering wrongfully.</p> - -<p>20. For what glory is it, if, -when ye be buffeted for your -faults, ye shall take it patiently? -but if, when ye do well, and suffer -for it, ye take it patiently, this -is acceptable with God.</p> - -<p>21. For even hereunto were ye -called: because Christ also suffered -for us, leaving us an example, -that ye should follow his -steps.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Pet.</span> <small>II</small>, 23. Who, when he -was reviled, reviled not again: -when he suffered, he threatened -not; but committed himself to -him that judgeth righteously.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Pet.</span> <small>III</small>, 8. Finally, be ye all -of one mind, having compassion -one of another; love as brethren, -be pitiful, be courteous:</p> - -<p>9. Not rendering evil for evil, -or railing for railing: but contrariwise -blessing; knowing that ye -are thereunto called, that ye -should inherit a blessing.</p> - -<h4 class="smcap">4. Duty to Forgive One Another.</h4> - -<p><span class="smcap">Matt.</span> <small>VI</small>, 12. And forgive us -our debts, as we forgive our -debtors.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Matt.</span> <small>VI</small>, 14. For if ye forgive -men their trespasses, your heavenly -Father will also forgive you:</p> - -<p>15. But if ye forgive not men -their trespasses, neither will your -Father forgive your trespasses.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Matt.</span> <small>XVIII</small>, 21. Then came -Peter to him, and said, Lord, how -oft shall my brother sin against -me, and I forgive him? till seven -times?</p> - -<p>22. Jesus saith unto him, I say -not unto thee, Until seven times: -but, Until seventy times seven.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Matt.</span> <small>XVIII</small>, 33. Shouldest not -thou also have had compassion on -thy fellow-servant, even as I had -pity on thee?</p> - -<p>34. And his lord was wroth, and -delivered him to the tormentors, -till he should pay all that was -due unto him.</p> - -<p>35. So likewise shall my heavenly -Father do also unto you, if -ye from your hearts forgive not -every one his brother their trespasses.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Luke</span> <small>VI</small>, 37. Judge not, and ye -shall not be judged: condemn -not, and ye shall not be condemned: -forgive, and ye shall be -forgiven.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Luke</span> <small>XVII</small>, 3. Take heed to -yourselves: If thy brother trespass -against thee, rebuke him; -and if he repent, forgive him.</p> - -<p>4. And if he trespass against -thee seven times in a day, and -seven times in a day turn again -to thee, saying, I repent; thou -shalt forgive him.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Eph.</span> <small>IV</small>, 32. And be ye kind -one to another, tender-hearted, -forgiving one another, even as -God for Christ's sake hath forgiven -you.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Col.</span> <small>III</small>, 12. Put on therefore, -as the elect of God, holy and beloved, -bowels of mercies, kindness, -humbleness of mind, meekness, -long-suffering;</p> - -<p>13. Forbearing one another, and -forgiving one another, if any man -have a quarrel against any: even -as Christ forgave you, so also do -ye.</p> - -<h4 class="smcap">5. True Friendship.</h4> - -<p><span class="smcap">Prov.</span> <small>XVIII</small>, 24. A man that -hath friends must show himself -friendly: and there is a friend -that sticketh closer than a brother.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Prov.</span> <small>XVII</small>, 17. A friend loveth -at all times, and a brother is born -for adversity.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Sam.</span> <small>I</small>, 26. I am distressed -for thee, my brother Jonathan: -very pleasant hast thou been -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_305" id="Page_305">{305}</a></span> -unto me: thy love to me was -wonderful, passing the love of -woman.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Prov.</span> <small>XXVII</small>, 9. Ointment and -perfume rejoice the heart: so doth -the sweetness of a man's friend -by hearty counsel.</p> - -<h4 class="smcap">6. To be Benevolent.</h4> - -<p><span class="smcap">Job</span> <small>XXIX</small>, 12. Because I delivered -the poor that cried, and the -fatherless, and him that had none -to help him.</p> - -<p>13. The blessing of him that -was ready to perish came upon -me: and I caused the widow's -heart to sing for joy.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>II</small>, 44. And all that believed -were together, and had all -things common.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>IV</small>, 34. Neither was there -any among them that lacked: for -as many as were possessors of -lands or houses sold them, and -brought the prices of the things -that were sold,</p> - -<p>35. And laid them down at the -apostles' feet: and distribution -was made unto every man according -as he had need.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Matt.</span> <small>X</small>, 8. Heal the sick, -cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, -cast out devils: freely ye have -received, freely give.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Eccl.</span> <small>XI</small>, 1. Cast thy bread -upon the waters: for thou shalt -find it after many days.</p> - -<p>2. Give a portion to seven, and -also to eight; for thou knowest -not what evil shall be upon the -earth.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Luke</span> <small>III</small>, 11. He answereth and -saith unto them, He that hath -two coats, let him impart to him -that hath none; and he that hath -meat, let him do likewise.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Luke</span> <small>XII</small>, 33. Sell that ye have, -and give alms; provide yourselves -bags which wax not old, a -treasure in the heavens that faileth -not, where no thief approacheth, -neither moth corrupteth.</p> - -<p>34. For where your treasure is, -there will your heart be also.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>XX</small>, 35. I have showed -you all things, how that so -laboring ye ought to support the -weak, and to remember the words -of the Lord Jesus, how he said, It -is more blessed to give than to -receive.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Cor.</span> <small>VIII</small>, 7. Therefore, as ye -abound in every thing, in faith, -and utterance, and knowledge, -and in all diligence, and in your -love to us, see that ye abound in -this grace also.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Gal.</span> <small>VI</small>, 9. And, ye masters, do -the same things unto them, forbearing -threatening: knowing -that your Master also is in -heaven; neither is there respect -of persons with him.</p> - -<p>10. Finally, my brethren, be -strong in the Lord, and in the -power of his might.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Heb.</span> <small>XIII</small>, 16. But to do good -and to communicate forget not: -for with such sacrifices God is -well pleased.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Tim.</span> <small>VI</small>, 17. Charge them that -are rich in this world, that they -be not high-minded, nor trust in -uncertain riches, but in the living -God, who giveth us richly all -things to enjoy;</p> - -<p>18. That they do good, that -they be rich in good works, ready -to distribute, willing to communicate;</p> - -<p>19. Laying up in store for -themselves a good foundation -against the time to come, that -they may lay hold on eternal -life.</p> - -<h4 class="smcap">7. Liberality Rewarded.</h4> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>XXXVII</small>, 3. Trust in the -Lord, and do good; so shalt thou -dwell in the land, and verily thou -shalt be fed.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>XXXVII</small>, 25. I have been -young, and now am old; yet have -I not seen the righteous forsaken, -nor his seed begging bread.</p> - -<p>26. He is ever merciful, and -lendeth; and his seed is blessed.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>CXII</small>, 5. A good man -showeth favor, and lendeth: he -will guide his affairs with discretion.</p> - -<p>6. Surely he shall not be moved -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_306" id="Page_306">{306}</a></span> -forever: the righteous shall be in -everlasting remembrance.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Prov.</span> <small>III</small>, 9. Honor the Lord -with thy substance, and with the -first-fruits of all thine increase:</p> - -<p>10. So shall thy barns be filled -with plenty, and thy presses shall -burst out with new wine.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Prov.</span> <small>XI</small>, 24. There is that scattereth, -and yet increaseth; and -there is that withholdeth more -than is meet, but it tendeth to -poverty.</p> - -<p>25. The liberal soul shall be -made fat: and he that watereth -shall be watered also himself.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Prov.</span> <small>XIII</small>, 7. There is that -maketh himself rich, yet hath -nothing; there is that maketh -himself poor, yet hath great -riches.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Isaiah</span> <small>XXXII</small>, 8. But the liberal -deviseth liberal things; and by -liberal things shall he stand.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Mal.</span> <small>III</small>, 9. Ye are cursed with -a curse: for ye have robbed me, -even this whole nation.</p> - -<p>10. Bring ye all the tithes into -the storehouse, that there may be -meat in my house, and prove me -now herewith, saith the Lord of -hosts, if I will not open the windows -of heaven, and pour you out -a blessing, and there shall not be -room enough to receive it.</p> - -<p>11. And I will rebuke the devourer -for your sakes, and he -shall not destroy the fruits of -your ground; neither shall your -vine cast her fruit before the -time in the field, saith the Lord -of hosts.</p> - -<p>12. And all nations shall call -you blessed: for ye shall be a delightsome -land, saith the Lord of -hosts.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Luke</span> <small>VI</small>, 38. Give, and it shall -be given unto you; good measure, -pressed down, and shaken together, -and running over, shall -men give into your bosom. For -with the same measure that ye -mete withal, it shall be measured -to you again.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Cor.</span> <small>IX</small>, 6. But this I say, He -which soweth sparingly shall -reap also sparingly; and he -which soweth bountifully shall -reap also bountifully.</p> - -<p>7. Every man according as he -purposeth in his heart, so let him -give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: -for God loveth a cheerful -giver.</p> - -<p>8. And God is able to make all -grace abound toward you; that -ye, always having all sufficiency -in all things, may abound to -every good work.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Lev.</span> <small>XXV</small>, 35. And if thy -brother be waxen poor, and fallen -in decay with thee; then thou -shalt relieve him: yea, though -he be a stranger, or a sojourner; -that he may live with thee.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Deut.</span> <small>XV</small>, 10. Thou shalt surely -give him, and thy heart shall not -be grieved when thou givest unto -him: because that for this thing -the Lord thy God shall bless thee -in all thy works, and in all that -thou puttest thy hand unto.</p> - -<p>11. For the poor shall never -cease out of the land: therefore -I command thee, saying, Thou -shalt open thy hand wide unto -thy brother, to thy poor, and to -thy needy, in thy land.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">James</span> <small>I</small>, 27. Pure religion and -undefiled before God and the Father -is this, To visit the fatherless -and widows in their affliction, and -to keep himself unspotted from -the world.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">James</span> <small>II</small>, 1. My brethren, have -not the faith of our Lord Jesus -Christ, the Lord of glory, with -respect of persons.</p> - -<p>2. For if there come unto your -assembly, a man with a gold ring, -in goodly apparel, and there come -in also a poor man with vile raiment;</p> - -<p>3. And ye have respect to him -that weareth the gay clothing, -and say unto him, Sit thou here -in a good place; and say to the -poor, Stand thou here, or sit there -under my footstool:</p> - -<p>4. Are ye not then partial in -yourselves, and are become judges -of evil thoughts?</p> - -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_307" id="Page_307">{307}</a></span> -5. Hearken, my beloved brethren, -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?</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 John</span> <small>III</small>, 17. But whoso hath -this world's good, and seeth his -brother have need, and shutteth -up his bowels of compassion from -him, how dwelleth the love of -God in him?</p> - -<h4 class="smcap">8. Encouragements to Liberality.</h4> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>XLI</small>, 1. Blessed is he that -considereth the poor: the Lord -will deliver him in time of -trouble.</p> - -<p>2. The Lord will preserve him, -and keep him alive; and he shall -be blessed upon the earth; and -thou wilt not deliver him unto -the will of his enemies.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>CXII</small>, 9. He hath dispersed, -he hath given to the poor; -his righteousness endureth forever; -his horn shall be exalted -with honor.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Prov.</span> <small>XIX</small>, 17. He that hath -pity upon the poor lendeth unto -the Lord; and that which he hath -given will he pay him again.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Isaiah</span> <small>LVIII</small>, 6. Is not this the -fast that I have chosen? to loose -the bands of wickedness, to undo -the heavy burdens, and to let the -oppressed go free, and that ye -break every yoke?</p> - -<p>7. Is it not to deal thy bread to -the hungry, and that thou bring -the poor that are cast out to thy -house? when thou seest the -naked, that thou cover him? and -that thou hide not thyself from -thine own flesh?</p> - -<p>8. Then shall thy light break -forth as the morning, and thy -health shall spring forth speedily: -and thy righteousness shall go -before thee; the glory of the Lord -shall be thy rearward.</p> - -<p>9. Then shalt thou call, and the -Lord shall answer; thou shalt -cry, and he shall say, Here I am. -If thou take away from the midst -of thee the yoke, and putting -forth of the finger, and speaking -vanity;</p> - -<p>10. And if thou draw out thy -soul to the hungry, and satisfy -the afflicted soul; then shall thy -light rise in obscurity, and thy -darkness be as the noonday:</p> - -<p>11. And the Lord shall guide -thee continually, and satisfy thy -soul in drought, and make fat -thy bones: and thou shalt be like -a watered garden, and like a -spring of water, whose waters fail -not.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Matt.</span> <small>V</small>, 7. Blessed are the -merciful: for they shall obtain -mercy.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Matt.</span> <small>XXV</small>, 34. Then shall the -King say unto them on his right -hand, Come, ye blessed of my Father, -inherit the kingdom prepared -for you from the foundation -of the world:</p> - -<p>35. For I was a hungered, and -ye gave me meat: I was thirsty, -and ye gave me drink: I was a -stranger, and ye took me in:</p> - -<p>36. Naked, and ye clothed me: -I was sick, and ye visited me: I -was in prison, and ye came unto -me.</p> - -<hr /> - -<div class="pagenum"><a name="Page_308" id="Page_308">{308}</a></div> - -<h3>CHAPTER V.<br /> -<small>DOMESTIC DUTIES.</small></h3> - -<h4 class="smcap">1. The Marriage Relation Instituted and Recommended.</h4> - -<p><span class="smcap">Gen.</span> <small>II</small>, 18. And the Lord God -said, It is not good that the man -should be alone; I will make him -a help meet for him.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Gen.</span> <small>II</small>, 21. And the Lord God -caused a deep sleep to fall upon -Adam, and he slept: and he took -one of his ribs, and closed up the -flesh instead thereof:</p> - -<p>22. And the rib, which the Lord -God had taken from man, made -he a woman, and brought her -unto the man.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Prov.</span> <small>XVIII</small>, 22. Whoso findeth -a wife findeth a good thing, and -obtaineth favor of the Lord.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Eph.</span> <small>V</small>, 31. For this cause shall -a man leave his father and -mother, and shall be joined unto -his wife, and they two shall be -one flesh.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Tim.</span> <small>IV</small>, 1. Now the Spirit -speaketh expressly, that in the -latter times some shall depart -from the faith, giving heed to -seducing spirits, and doctrines of -devils;</p> - -<p>2. Speaking lies in hypocrisy; -having their conscience seared -with a hot iron;</p> - -<p>3. Forbidding to marry, and -commanding to abstain from -meats, which God hath created -to be received with thanksgiving -of them which believe and know -the truth.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Heb.</span> <small>XIII</small>, 4. Marriage is honorable -in all, and the bed undefiled; -but whoremongers and adulterers -God will judge.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Tim.</span> <small>V</small>, 14. I will therefore -that the younger women marry, -bear children, guide the house, -give none occasion to the adversary -to speak reproachfully.</p> - -<h4 class="smcap">2. Cautions against Improper Marriages.</h4> - -<p><span class="smcap">Deut.</span> <small>VII</small>, 3. Neither shalt thou -make marriages with them; thy -daughter thou shalt not give unto -his son, nor his daughter shalt -thou take unto thy son.</p> - -<p>4. For they will turn away thy -son from following me, that they -may serve other gods: so will the -anger of the Lord be kindled -against you, and destroy thee -suddenly.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Cor.</span> <small>VII</small>, 39. The wife is bound -by the law as long as her husband -liveth; but if her husband be -dead, she is at liberty to be married -to whom she will; only in -the Lord.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Cor.</span> <small>VI</small>, 14. Be ye not unequally -yoked together with unbelievers: -for what fellowship -hath righteousness with unrighteousness? -and what communion -hath light with darkness?</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Amos</span> <small>III</small>, 3. Can two walk together, -except they be agreed?</p> - -<h4 class="smcap">3. Mutual Duties of Husbands and Wives.</h4> - -<p><span class="smcap">Eph.</span> <small>V</small>, 21. Submitting yourselves -one to another in the fear -of God.</p> - -<p>22. Wives, submit yourselves -unto your own husbands, as unto -the Lord.</p> - -<p>23. For the husband is the -head of the wife, even as Christ -is the head of the Church; and -he is the savior of the body.</p> - -<p>24. Therefore as the Church is -subject unto Christ, so let the -wives be to their own husbands -in every thing.</p> - -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_309" id="Page_309">{309}</a></span> -25. Husbands, love your wives, -even as Christ also loved the -Church, and gave himself for it;</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Eph.</span> <small>V</small>, 28. So ought men to -love their wives as their own -bodies. He that loveth his wife -loveth himself.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Eph.</span> <small>V</small>, 33. Nevertheless, let -every one of you in particular so -love his wife even as himself; -and the wife see that she reverence -her husband.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Titus</span> <small>II</small>, 4. That they may -teach the young women to be -sober, to love their husbands, to -love their children.</p> - -<p>5. To be discreet, chaste, keepers -at home, good, obedient to -their own husbands, that the -word of God be not blasphemed.</p> - -<h4 class="smcap">4. Duty of Parents to their Children.</h4> - -<h5>(1.) <i>To provide for them.</i></h5> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Cor.</span> <small>XII</small>, 14. Behold, the third -time I am ready to come to you; -and I will not be burdensome to -you: for I seek not yours, but -you: for the children ought not -to lay up for the parents, but the -parents for the children.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Tim.</span> <small>V</small>, 8. But if any provide -not for his own, and especially -for those of his own house, he -hath denied the faith, and is -worse than an infidel.</p> - -<h5>(2.) <i>To administer needful correction.</i></h5> - -<p><span class="smcap">Heb.</span> <small>XII</small>, 9. Furthermore, we -have had fathers of our flesh -which corrected us, and we gave -them reverence: shall we not -much rather be in subjection unto -the Father of spirits, and live?</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Prov.</span> <small>X</small>, 13. In the lips of him -that hath understanding wisdom -is found; but a rod is for the back -of him that is void of understanding.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Prov.</span> <small>XIII</small>, 24. He that spareth -his rod hateth his son; but he -that loveth him chasteneth him -betimes.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Prov.</span> <small>XIX</small>, 18. Chasten thy son -while there is hope, and let not -thy soul spare for his crying.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Prov.</span> <small>XXII</small>, 15. Foolishness is -bound in the heart of a child; -but the rod of correction shall -drive it far from him.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Prov.</span> <small>XXIII</small>, 13. Withhold not -correction from the child; for if -thou beatest him with the rod, -he shall not die.</p> - -<p>14. Thou shalt beat him with -the rod, and shalt deliver his soul -from hell.</p> - -<h5>(3.) <i>Encouragements to parental -faithfulness.</i></h5> - -<p><span class="smcap">Gen.</span> <small>XVII</small>, 7. And I will establish -my covenant between me -and thee, and thy seed after thee, -in their generations, for an everlasting -covenant, to be a God unto -thee, and to thy seed after thee.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Gen.</span> <small>XVIII</small>, 19. For I know him, -that he will command his children, -and his household after -him, and they shall keep the way -of the Lord, to do justice and -judgment; that the Lord may -bring upon Abraham that which -he hath spoken of him.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psa.</span> <small>XXXVII</small>, 26. He is ever merciful, -and lendeth; and his seed -is blessed.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psa.</span> <small>CIII</small>, 17. But the mercy of -the Lord is from everlasting to -everlasting upon them that fear -him, and his righteousness unto -children's children;</p> - -<p>18. To such as keep his covenant, -and to those that remember -his commandments to do them.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Prov.</span> <small>XX</small>, 7. The just man -walketh in his integrity; his -children are blessed after him.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Prov.</span> <small>XXII</small>, 6. Train up a child -in the way he should go; and -when he is old, he will not depart -from it.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Tim.</span> <small>I</small>, 1. Paul, an apostle of -Jesus Christ by the will of God, -according to the promise of life -which is in Christ Jesus,</p> - -<p>2. To Timothy, my dearly beloved -son: Grace, mercy, and -peace, from God the Father and -Christ Jesus our Lord.</p> - -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_310" id="Page_310">{310}</a></span> -3. I thank God, whom I serve -from my forefathers with pure -conscience, that without ceasing -I have remembrance of thee in -my prayers night and day;</p> - -<p>4. Greatly desiring to see thee, -being mindful of thy tears, that -I may be filled with joy;</p> - -<p>5. When I call to remembrance -the unfeigned faith that is in thee, -which dwelt first in thy grandmother -Lois, and thy mother -Eunice; and I am persuaded that -in thee also.</p> - -<h4 class="smcap">5. Duty of Children to their Parents.</h4> - -<p><span class="smcap">Ex.</span> <small>XX</small>, 12. Honor thy father -and thy mother; that thy days -may be long upon the land which -the Lord thy God giveth thee.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Lev.</span> <small>IX</small>, 3. Ye shall fear every -man his mother, and his father, -and keep my Sabbaths: I am the -Lord your God.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Prov.</span> <small>I</small>, 8. My son, hear the -instruction of thy father, and -forsake not the law of thy -mother:</p> - -<p>9. For they shall be an ornament -of grace unto thy head, and -chains about thy neck.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Prov.</span> <small>XIII</small>, 1. A wise son heareth -his father's instruction; but -a scorner heareth not rebuke.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Prov.</span> <small>XXIII</small>, 22. Hearken unto -thy father that begat thee, and -despise not thy mother when she -is old.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Matt.</span> <small>XV</small>, 4. For God commanded, -saying, Honor thy father -and mother; and, He that -curseth father or mother, let him -die the death.</p> - -<p>5. But ye say, Whosoever shall -say to his father or his mother, -It is a gift, by whatsoever thou -mightest be profited by me;</p> - -<p>6. And honor not his father or -his mother, he shall be free. -Thus have ye made the commandment -of God of none effect -by your tradition.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Eph.</span> <small>VI</small>, 1. Children, obey your -parents in the Lord; for this is -right.</p> - -<p>2. Honor thy father and mother, -(which is the first commandment -with promise;)</p> - -<p>3. That it may be well with -thee, and thou mayest live long -on the earth.</p> - -<h4 class="smcap">6. Disobedient Children Punished.</h4> - -<p><span class="smcap">Ex.</span> <small>XXI</small>, 15. And he that smiteth -his father, or his mother, shall be -surely put to death.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Ex.</span> <small>XXI</small>, 17. And he that curseth -his father, or his mother, shall -surely be put to death.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Deut.</span> <small>XXI</small>, 18. If a man have -a stubborn and rebellious son, -which will not obey the voice of -his father, or the voice of his -mother, and that, when they -have chastened him, will not -hearken unto him.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Deut.</span> <small>XXVII</small>, 16. Cursed be he -that setteth light by his father or -his mother; and all the people -shall say, Amen.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Prov.</span> <small>XX</small>, 20. Whoso curseth -his father or his mother, his -lamp shall be put out in obscure -darkness.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Prov.</span> <small>XXX</small>, 17. The eye that -mocketh at his father, and despiseth -to obey his mother, the -ravens of the valley shall pick it -out, and the young eagles shall -eat it.</p> - -<h4 class="smcap">7. Divorce.</h4> - -<p><span class="smcap">Mal.</span> <small>II</small>, 15. And did not he -make one? Yet had he the residue -of the Spirit. And wherefore -one? That he might seek a -godly seed. Therefore take heed -to your spirit, and let none deal -treacherously against the wife of -his youth.</p> - -<p>16. For the Lord, the God of -Israel, saith, that he hateth putting -away: for one covereth violence -with his garment, saith the -Lord of hosts: therefore take -heed to your spirit, that ye deal -not treacherously.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Matt.</span> <small>XIX</small>, 4. And he answered -and said unto them, Have ye not -read, that he which made them -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_311" id="Page_311">{311}</a></span> -at the beginning, made them -male and female,</p> - -<p>5. And said, For this cause -shall a man leave father and -mother, and shall cleave to his -wife: and they twain shall be -one flesh?</p> - -<p>6. Wherefore they are no more -twain, but one flesh. What therefore -God hath joined together, let -not man put asunder.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Matt.</span> <small>XIX</small>, 8. He saith unto -them, Moses, because of the hardness -of your hearts, suffered you -to put away your wives: but from -the beginning it was not so.</p> - -<p>9. And I say unto you, Whosoever -shall put away his wife, -except it be for fornication, and -shall marry another, committeth -adultery; and whoso marrieth -her which is put away doth commit -adultery.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Mark</span> <small>X</small>, 2. And the Pharisees -came to him, and asked him, Is -it lawful for a man to put away -his wife? tempting him.</p> - -<p>3. And he answered and said -unto them, What did Moses command -you?</p> - -<p>4. And they said, Moses suffered -to write a bill of divorcement, -and to put her away.</p> - -<p>5. And Jesus answered and said -unto them, For the hardness of -your heart he wrote you this precept:</p> - -<p>6. But from the beginning of -the creation God made them male -and female.</p> - -<p>7. For this cause shall a man -leave his father and mother, and -cleave to his wife;</p> - -<p>8. And they twain shall be one -flesh: so then they are no more -twain, but one flesh.</p> - -<p>9. What therefore God hath -joined together, let not man put -asunder.</p> - -<p>10. And in the house his disciples -asked him again of the -same matter.</p> - -<p>11. And he saith unto them, -Whosoever shall put away his -wife, and marry another, committeth -adultery against her.</p> - -<p>12. And if a woman shall put -away her husband, and be married -to another, she committeth -adultery.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Luke</span> <small>XVI</small>, 18. Whosoever putteth -away his wife, and marrieth -another, committeth adultery: -and whosoever marrieth -her that is put away from her -husband, committeth adultery.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>VII</small>, 2. For the woman -which hath a husband is bound -by the law to her husband so -long as he liveth; but if the husband -be dead, she is loosed from -the law of her husband.</p> - -<p>3. So then if, while her husband -liveth, she be married to another -man, she shall be called an adulteress: -but if her husband be -dead, she is free from that law; -so that she is no adulteress, -though she be married to another -man.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Cor.</span> <small>VII</small>, 10. And unto the -married I command, yet not -I, but the Lord, Let not the -wife depart from her husband:</p> - -<p>11. But and if she depart, let -her remain unmarried, or be reconciled -to her husband: and let -not the husband put away his -wife.</p> - -<h4 class="smcap">8. Polygamy.</h4> - -<p><span class="smcap">Mal.</span> <small>II</small>, 15. And did not he -make one? Yet had he the residue -of the Spirit. And wherefore -one? That he might seek a -godly seed. Therefore take heed -to your spirit, and let none deal -treacherously against the wife of -his youth.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Matt.</span> <small>XIX</small>, 9. And I say unto -you, Whosoever shall put away -his wife, except it be for fornication, -and shall marry another, -committeth adultery: and whoso -marrieth her which is put away -doth commit adultery.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Mark</span> <small>X</small>, 11. And he saith unto -them, Whosoever shall put away -his wife, and marry another, committeth -adultery against her.</p> - -<p>12. And if a woman shall put -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_312" id="Page_312">{312}</a></span> -away her husband, and be married -to another, she committeth -adultery.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Deut.</span> <small>XVII</small>, 17. Neither shall -he multiply wives to himself, -that his heart turn not away: -neither shall he greatly multiply -to himself silver and gold.</p> - -<hr /> - -<div class="pagenum"><a name="Page_315" id="Page_315">{315}</a></div> - -<h2>BOOK VII.<br /> -<small>CHRISTIAN EXPERIENCE.</small></h2> - -<h4 class="smcap">1. Repentance.</h4> - -<p>Repentance is sometimes used generally, for a -change of mind, and an earnest wishing that something -were undone that has been done. Taken in a -religious sense, it signifies contrition of sin, and sorrow -for it. But there is, 1. A partial, or worldly repentance, -wherein one is grieved for and turns from his -sin merely on account of the hurt it has done or is -likely to do him. So a malefactor, who still loves his -sin, repents of doing it because it brings him to punishment. -2. An evangelical repentance, which is a -godly sorrow wrought in the heart of a sinful person -by the Word and Spirit of God, whereby, from a sense -of sin as offensive to God, and defiling and endangering -to his own soul, and from an apprehension of the -mercy of God in Christ, he, with grief and hatred of -all known sins, turns from them to God as his Savior -and Lord. This is called "repentance toward God," as -therein we turn from sin to him, and "repentance unto -life;" as it "leads to spiritual life, and is the first step -to eternal life." (Watson's Dictionary, page 816.)</p> - -<h4 class="smcap">2. Regeneration.</h4> - -<p>Regeneration—a new birth. It is that work of the -Holy Spirit by which we experience a change of heart. -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_316" id="Page_316">{316}</a></span> -It is designated in the Scriptures as being <i>born again</i>, -<i>born from above</i>, being quickened, by Christ being -formed in the heart, by our partaking of the Divine -nature, by being risen with Christ. The efficient cause -of regeneration is the Holy Ghost. The change in regeneration -consists in the recovery of the moral image -of God upon the human heart, whereby man is enabled -to love God supremely, and serve him as our highest -end, to delight in him as our chief good. The sum of -the moral law, as expounded by our Savior, is to love -the Lord our God with all our heart, and soul, and -mind, and strength. This is the duty of every rational -creature, and in order to obey it perfectly no part of -our inward affection or actual service ought to be at -any time or in the least degree misapplied. Regeneration -consists in the principle of holiness being implanted -in the heart, obtaining the ascendency, and -habitually prevailing over its opposite. Although various -phrases are used in the Scriptures by which to -express this change, such as <i>putting off the old man</i> and -<i>putting on the new man</i>, as <i>walking after the Spirit</i>, yet -it is all effected by the Word of God or the Gospel of -salvation gaining an entrance into the mind through -divine teaching, so as to possess the understanding, -subdue the will, and control the affections. Regeneration -should be distinguished from justification, although -connected with it. Justification places us in a new relation -to God. Regeneration places us in a new moral state.</p> - -<div class="pagenum"><a name="Page_317" id="Page_317">{317}</a></div> - -<h3>CHAPTER I.<br /> -<small>CHRISTIAN EXPERIENCE.</small></h3> - -<h4 class="smcap">1. Conviction for Sin.</h4> - -<p><span class="smcap">Luke</span> <small>XV</small>, 17. And when he -came to himself, he said, How -many hired servants of my father's -have bread enough and to -spare, and I perish with hunger!</p> - -<p>18. I will arise and go to my -father, and will say unto him, -Father, I have sinned against -heaven, and before thee,</p> - -<p>19. And am no more worthy to -be called thy son: make me as -one of thy hired servants.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">John</span> <small>XVI</small>, 7. Nevertheless, I -tell you the truth: It is expedient -for you that I go away: for if -I go not away, the Comforter will -not come unto you; but if I depart, -I will send him unto you.</p> - -<p>8. And when he is come, he will -reprove the world of sin, and of -righteousness, and of judgment:</p> - -<p>9. Of sin, because they believe -not on me.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>II</small>, 37. Now when they -heard this, they were pricked in -their heart, and said unto Peter -and to the rest of the apostles, -Men and brethren, what shall -we do?</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>VII</small>, 9. For I was alive -without the law once: but when -the commandment came, sin revived, -and I died.</p> - -<p>10. And the commandment, -which was ordained to life, I -found to be unto death.</p> - -<p>11. For sin, taking occasion by -the commandment, deceived me, -and by it slew me.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>VII</small>, 19. For the good that -I would I do not: but the evil -which I would not, that I do.</p> - -<p>20. Now if I do that I would -not, it is no more I that do it, but -sin that dwelleth in me.</p> - -<p>21. I find then a law, that, -when I would do good, evil is -present with me.</p> - -<p>22. For I delight in the law of -God after the inward man:</p> - -<p>23. But I see another law in -my members, warring against -the law of my mind, and bringing -me into captivity to the law -of sin which is in my members.</p> - -<p>24. O wretched man that I am! -who shall deliver me from the -body of this death?</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>V</small>, 21. That as sin hath -reigned unto death, even so might -grace reign through righteousness -unto eternal life by Jesus Christ -our Lord.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>III</small>, 19. Now we know that -what things soever the law saith, -it saith to them who are under -the law: that every mouth may -be stopped, and all the world -may become guilty before God.</p> - -<p>20. Therefore by the deeds of -the law there shall no flesh be -justified in his sight: for by the -law is the knowledge of sin.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">John</span> <small>III</small>, 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.</p> - -<p>19. And this is the condemnation, -that light is come into the -world, and men loved darkness -rather than light, because their -deeds were evil.</p> - -<p>20. For every one that doeth -evil hateth the light, neither -cometh to the light, lest his -deeds should be reproved.</p> - -<p>21. But he that doeth truth -cometh to the light, that his -deeds may be made manifest that -they are wrought in God.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Matt.</span> <small>XXVII</small>, 3. Then Judas, -which had betrayed him, when -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_318" id="Page_318">{318}</a></span> -he saw that he was condemned, -repented himself, and brought -again the thirty pieces of silver -to the chief priests and elders,</p> - -<p>4. Saying, I have sinned in -that I have betrayed the innocent -blood. And they said, What -is that to us? see thou to that.</p> - -<h4 class="smcap">2. Sinners Called Upon to Repent.</h4> - -<p><span class="smcap">Deut.</span> <small>X</small>, 16. Circumcise therefore -the foreskin of your heart, -and be no more stiff-necked.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Joshua</span> <small>XXIV</small>, 23. Now therefore -put away (said he) the strange -gods which are among you, and -incline your hearts unto the Lord -God of Israel.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Sam.</span> <small>VII</small>, 3. And Samuel spake -unto all the house of Israel, saying, -If ye do return unto the Lord -with all your hearts, then put -away the strange gods and Ashtaroth -from among you, and prepare -your hearts unto the Lord, -and serve him only: and he will -deliver you out of the hand of -the Philistines.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Prov.</span> <small>XXIII</small>, 26. My son, give -me thy heart, and let thine eyes -observe my ways.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Isaiah</span> <small>LV</small>, 7. Let the wicked -forsake his way, and the unrighteous -man his thoughts: and let -him return unto the Lord, and -he will have mercy upon him; -and to our God, for he will abundantly -pardon.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Isaiah</span> <small>I</small>, 16. Wash you, make -you clean; put away the evil of -your doings from before mine -eyes: cease to do evil.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Isaiah</span> <small>XLV</small>, 22. Look unto me, -and be ye saved, all the ends of -the earth: for I am God, and -there is none else.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Isa.</span> <small>XLII</small>, 18. Hear, ye deaf; and -look, ye blind, that ye may see.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Ezek.</span> <small>XVIII</small>, 30. Therefore I will -judge you, O house of Israel, -every one according to his ways, -saith the Lord God. Repent, and -turn yourselves from all your -transgressions; so iniquity shall -not be your ruin.</p> - -<p>31. Cast away from you all -your transgressions, whereby ye -have transgressed; and make you -a new heart and a new spirit; for -why will ye die, O house of Israel?</p> - -<p>32. For I have no pleasure in -the death of him that dieth, saith -the Lord God: wherefore turn -yourselves, and live ye.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Jer.</span> <small>IV</small>, 3. For thus saith the -Lord to the men of Judah and -Jerusalem, Break up your fallow -ground, and sow not among -thorns.</p> - -<p>4. Circumcise yourselves to the -Lord, and take away the foreskins -of your heart, ye men of Judah -and inhabitants of Jerusalem; -lest my fury come forth like fire, -and burn that none can quench -it, because of the evil of your -doings.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Jer.</span> <small>IV</small>, 14. O Jerusalem, wash -thy heart from wickedness, that -thou mayest be saved. How long -shall thy vain thoughts lodge -within thee?</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Ezek.</span> <small>XXXIII</small>, 11. Say unto them, -As I live, saith the Lord God, I -have no pleasure in the death of -the wicked; but that the wicked -turn from his way and live: turn -ye, turn ye from your evil ways; -for why will ye die, O house of -Israel?</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Joel</span> <small>II</small>, 12. Therefore also now, -saith the Lord, turn ye even to -me with all your heart, and with -fasting, and with weeping, and -with mourning.</p> - -<p>13. And rend your heart, 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.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>III</small>, 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.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>VIII</small>, 22. Repent therefore -of this thy wickedness, and -pray God, if perhaps the thought -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_319" id="Page_319">{319}</a></span> -of thy heart may be forgiven -thee.</p> - -<p>23. For I perceive that thou art -in the gall of bitterness, and in -the bond of iniquity.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>XVI</small>, 31. And they said, -Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, -and thou shalt be saved, and thy -house.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>XXVI</small>, 20. But showed first -unto them of Damascus, and at -Jerusalem, and throughout all -the coasts of Judea, and then to -the Gentiles, that they should repent -and then turn to God, and -do works meet for repentance.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>XII</small>, 2. And be not conformed -to this world; but be ye -transformed by the renewing of -your mind, that ye may prove -what is that good, and acceptable, -and perfect will of God.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>XIII</small>, 14. But put ye on -the Lord Jesus Christ, and make -not provision for the flesh, to -fulfill the lusts thereof.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Eph.</span> <small>IV</small>, 22. That ye put off -concerning the former conversation -the old man, which is corrupt -according to the deceitful -lusts;</p> - -<p>23. And be renewed in the -spirit of your mind;</p> - -<p>24. And that ye put on the new -man, which after God is created -in righteousness and true holiness.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Cor.</span> <small>V</small>, 20. Now then we are -embassadors for Christ, as though -God did beseech you by us: we -pray you in Christ's stead, be ye -reconciled to God.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Eph.</span> <small>V</small>, 14. Wherefore he saith, -Awake thou that sleepest, and -arise from the dead, and Christ -shall give thee light.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">James</span> <small>V</small>, 7. Casting all your -care upon him; for he careth for -you.</p> - -<p>8. Be sober, be vigilant; because -your adversary the devil, -as a roaring lion, walketh about, -seeking whom he may devour.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Ezek.</span> <small>XXXIII</small>, 11. Say unto them, -As I live, saith the Lord God, I -have no pleasure in the death of -the wicked; but that the wicked -turn from his way and live: turn -ye, turn ye from your evil ways; -for why will ye die, O house of -Israel?</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Isa.</span> <small>I</small>, 18. Come now, and let us -reason together, saith the Lord; -though your sins be as scarlet, -they shall be as white as snow; -though they be red like crimson, -they shall be as wool.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Isa.</span> <small>XLVIII</small>, 17. Thus saith the -Lord, thy Redeemer, the Holy -One of Israel; I am the Lord thy -God which teacheth thee to profit, -which leadeth thee by the way -that thou shouldest go.</p> - -<p>18. O that thou hadst hearkened -to my commandments! then -had thy peace been as a river, -and thy righteousness as the -waves of the sea.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rev.</span> <small>III</small>, 20. Behold, I stand -at the door, and knock: if any -man hear my voice, and open -the door, I will come in to him, -and will sup with him, and he -with me.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Matt.</span> <small>XI</small>, 28. Come unto me, -all ye that labor and are heavy -laden, and I will give you rest.</p> - -<p>29. Take my yoke upon you, -and learn of me; for I am meek -and lowly in heart; and ye shall -find rest unto your souls.</p> - -<p>30. For my yoke is easy, and -my burden is light.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Matt.</span> <small>XXII</small>, 4. Again, he sent -forth other servants, saying, Tell -them which are bidden, Behold, -I have prepared my dinner: my -oxen and my fatlings are killed, -and all things are ready: come -unto the marriage.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Luke</span> <small>XIV</small>, 17. And sent his -servant at supper time to say to -them that were bidden, Come; -for all things are now ready.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Isa.</span> <small>XLV</small>, 22. Look unto me, -and be ye saved, all the ends of -the earth: for I am God, and -there is none else.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Isa.</span> <small>LV</small>, 1. Ho, every one that -thirsteth, come ye to the waters, -and he that hath no money; -come ye, buy, and eat; yea, come, -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_320" id="Page_320">{320}</a></span> -buy wine and milk without money -and without price.</p> - -<p>2. Wherefore do ye spend money -for that which is not bread? and -your labor for that which satisfieth -not? hearken diligently unto -me, and eat ye that which is -good, and let your soul delight -itself in fatness.</p> - -<p>3. Incline your ear, and come -unto me: hear, and your soul -shall live; and I will make an -everlasting covenant with you, -even the sure mercies of David.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Matt.</span> <small>XXIII</small>, 37. O Jerusalem, -Jerusalem, thou that killest the -prophets, and stonest them which -are sent unto thee, how often -would I have gathered thy children -together, even as a hen -gathereth her chickens under her -wings, and ye would not!</p> - -<h4 class="smcap">3. God Expostulates with Sinners.</h4> - -<p><span class="smcap">Deut.</span> <small>V</small>, 29. O that there were -such a heart in them, that they -would fear me, and keep all my -commandments always, that it -might be well with them, and -with their children forever!</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Deut.</span> <small>XXXII</small>, 29. O that they -were wise, that they understood -this, that they would consider -their latter end!</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Ezek.</span> <small>XVIII</small>, 32. For I have no -pleasure in the death of him -that dieth, saith the Lord God: -wherefore turn yourselves, and -live ye.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psa.</span> <small>XVIII</small>, 13. The Lord also -thundered in the heavens, and -the Highest gave his voice; hailstones -and coals of fire.</p> - -<p>14. Yea, he sent out his arrows, -and scattered them; and he shot -out lightnings, and discomfited -them.</p> - -<p>15. Then the channels of waters -were seen, and the foundations -of the world were discovered at -thy rebuke, O Lord, at the blast -of the breath of thy nostrils.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Isa.</span> <small>XLVIII</small>, 18. O that thou -hadst hearkened to my commandments; -then had thy peace been -as a river, and thy righteousness -as the waves of the sea.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Luke</span> <small>XIX</small>, 41. And when he -was come near, he beheld the -city, and wept over it,</p> - -<p>42. Saying, If thou hadst -known, even thou, at least in -this thy day, the things which -belong unto thy peace! but now -they are hid from thine eyes.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">John</span> <small>V</small>, 40. And ye will not -come to me, that ye might have -life.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>VII</small>, 51. Ye stiff-necked, -and uncircumcised in heart and -ears, ye do always resist the -Holy Ghost: as your fathers did, -so do ye.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Matt.</span> <small>XXII</small>, 2. The kingdom -of heaven is like unto a certain -king, which made a marriage for -his son;</p> - -<p>3. And sent forth his servants -to call them that were bidden to -the wedding; and they would -not come.</p> - -<p>4. Again, he sent forth other -servants, saying, Tell them which -are bidden, Behold, I have prepared -my dinner; my oxen and -my fatlings are killed, and all -things are ready; come unto the -marriage.</p> - -<p>5. But they made light of it, -and went their ways, one to his -farm, another to his merchandise:</p> - -<p>6. And the remnant took his -servants, and entreated them -spitefully, and slew them.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Luke</span> <small>XIV</small>, 17. And sent his -servant at supper time to say to -them that were bidden, Come; -for all things are now ready.</p> - -<p>18. And they all with one consent -began to make excuse. The -first said unto him, I have bought -a piece of ground, and I must -needs go and see it; I pray thee -have me excused.</p> - -<p>19. And another said, I have -bought five yoke of oxen, and I -go to prove them; I pray thee -have me excused.</p> - -<p>20. And another said, I have -married a wife, and therefore I -can not come.</p> - -<div class="pagenum"><a name="Page_321" id="Page_321">{321}</a></div> - -<h4 class="smcap">4. Repentance Demanded.</h4> - -<p><span class="smcap">Luke</span> <small>XIII</small>, 3. I tell you, nay: -except ye repent, ye shall all -likewise perish.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Mark</span> <small>VI</small>, 12. And they went -out, and preached that men -should repent.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>II</small>, 38. Then Peter said -unto them, Repent, and be baptized -every one of you in the -name of Jesus Christ, for the remission -of sins, and ye shall receive -the gift of the Holy Ghost.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>III</small>, 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.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>VIII</small>, 22. Repent therefore -of this thy wickedness, and pray -God, if perhaps the thought of -thy heart may be forgiven thee.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>XVII</small>, 30. And the times -of this ignorance God winked at; -but now commandeth all men -every-where to repent.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>XX</small>, 21. And how I kept -back nothing that was profitable -unto you, but have showed you, -and have taught you publicly, -and from house to house.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>XXVI</small>, 20. But showed first -unto them of Damascus, and at -Jerusalem, and throughout all -the coasts of Judea, and then to -the Gentiles, that they should -repent and turn to God, and do -works meet for repentance.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rev.</span> <small>II</small>, 5. Remember therefore -from whence thou art fallen, and -repent, and do the first works; -or else I will come unto thee -quickly, and will remove thy -candlestick out of his place, except -thou repent.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Matt.</span> <small>III</small>, 1. In those days -came John the Baptist, preaching -in the wilderness of Judea,</p> - -<p>2. And saying, Repent ye: for -the kingdom of heaven is at hand.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Ezek.</span> <small>XIV</small>, 6. Therefore say -unto the house of Israel, Thus -saith the Lord God; Repent, and -turn yourselves from your idols; -and turn away your faces from -all your abominations.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Ezek.</span> <small>XVIII</small>, 30. Therefore I will -judge you, O house of Israel, -every one according to his ways, -saith the Lord God. Repent, and -turn yourselves from all your -transgressions; so iniquity shall -not be your ruin.</p> - -<p>31. Cast away from you all -your transgressions, whereby ye -have transgressed; and make -you a new heart and a new spirit: -for why will ye die, O house -of Israel?</p> - -<p>32. For I have no pleasure in -the death of him that dieth, saith -the Lord God: wherefore turn -yourselves, and live ye.</p> - -<h4 class="smcap">5. Repentance Includes Sorrow for Sin, and Confession.</h4> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>XXXVIII</small>, 4. For mine iniquities -are gone over mine head: -as a heavy burden they are too -heavy for me.</p> - -<p>5. My wounds stink and are -corrupt because of my foolishness.</p> - -<p>6. I am troubled; I am bowed -down greatly; I go mourning all -the day long.</p> - -<p>7. For my loins are filled with -a loathsome disease; and there is -no soundness in my flesh.</p> - -<p>8. I am feeble and sore broken: -I have roared by reason of the -disquietness of my heart.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>XXXVIII</small>, 18. For I will -declare mine iniquity; I will be -sorry for my sin.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>LI</small>, 3. For I acknowledge -my transgressions; and my sin -is ever before me.</p> - -<p>4. Against thee, thee only, have -I sinned, and done this evil in -thy sight; that thou mightest be -justified when thou speakest, and -be clear when thou judgest.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Ezek.</span> <small>XXXVI</small>, 31. Then shall ye -remember your own evil ways, -and your doings that were not -good, and shall loathe yourselves -in your own sight for your iniquities -and for your abominations.</p> - -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_322" id="Page_322">{322}</a></span> -<span class="smcap">Matt.</span> <small>XXVI</small>, 75. And Peter remembered -the word of Jesus, -which said unto him, Before the -cock crow, thou shalt deny me -thrice. And he went out, and -wept bitterly.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Luke</span> <small>XV</small>, 18. I will arise and -go to my father, and will say -unto him, Father, I have sinned -against heaven, and before thee.</p> - -<p>19. And am no more worthy to -be called thy son: make me as -one of thy hired servants.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Matt.</span> <small>IV</small>, 17. From that time -Jesus began to preach, and to say, -Repent: for the kingdom of -heaven is at hand.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Luke</span> <small>XIII</small>, 3. I tell you, nay: -but, except ye repent, ye shall all -likewise perish.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>II</small>, 38. Then Peter said -unto them, Repent, and be baptized -every one of you in the -name of Jesus Christ, for the remission -of sins, and ye shall -receive the gift of the Holy -Ghost.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>III</small>, 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.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>VIII</small>, 22. Repent therefore -of this thy wickedness, and pray -God, if perhaps the thought of -thine heart may be forgiven thee.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>XVII</small>, 30. And the times -of this ignorance God winked at; -but now commandeth all men -every-where to repent.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>XX</small>, 21. Testifying both to -the Jews, and also to the Greeks, -repentance toward God, and faith -toward our Lord Jesus Christ.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>XXVI</small>, 20. But shewed first -unto them of Damascus, and at -Jerusalem, and throughout all the -coasts of Judea, and then to the -Gentiles, that they should repent -and turn to God, and do works -meet for repentance.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Job</span> <small>XLII</small>, 5. I have heard of -thee by the hearing of the ear: -but now mine eye seeth thee.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>XXXVIII</small>, 4. Give them -according to their deeds, and according -to the wickedness of -their endeavors: give them after -the work of their hands: render -to them their desert.</p> - -<p>5. Because they regard not the -works of the Lord, nor the operation -of his hands, he shall destroy -them, and not build them up.</p> - -<p>6. Blessed be the Lord, because -he hath heard the voice of my -supplications.</p> - -<p>7. The Lord is my strength and -my shield; my heart trusteth in -him, and I am helped: therefore -my heart greatly rejoiceth; and -with my song will I praise him.</p> - -<p>8. The Lord is their strength, -and he is the saving strength of -his anointed.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Ezra</span> <small>IX</small>, 5. And at the evening -sacrifice I arose up from my heaviness; -and having rent my garment -and my mantle, I fell upon -my knees, and spread out my -hands unto the Lord my God,</p> - -<p>6. And said, O my God, I am -ashamed and blush to lift my face -to thee, my God: for our iniquities -are increased over our head, -and our trespass is grown up unto -the heavens.</p> - -<p>7. Since the days of our fathers -have we been in a great trespass -unto this day; and for our iniquities -have we, our kings, and -our priests, been delivered into -the hand of the kings of the -lands, to the sword, to captivity, -and to a spoil, and to confusion of -face, as it is this day.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>LI</small>, 3. For I acknowledge -my transgressions: and my sin is -ever before me.</p> - -<p>4. Against thee, thee only, have -I sinned, and done this evil in thy -sight: that thou mightest be justified -when thou speakest, and be -clear when thou judgest.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Ezek.</span> <small>XXXVI</small>, 31. Then shall ye -remember your own evil ways, -and your doings that were not -good, and shall loathe yourselves -in your own sight for your iniquities, -and for your abominations.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Luke</span> <small>XV</small>, 18. I will arise and -go to my father, and will say -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_323" id="Page_323">{323}</a></span> -unto him, Father, I have sinned -against heaven; and before thee,</p> - -<p>19. And am no more worthy to -be called thy son: make me as -one of thy hired servants.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Luke</span> <small>XVIII</small>, 13. And the publican, -standing afar off, would not -lift up so much as his eyes unto -heaven, but smote upon his breast, -saying, God be merciful to me a -sinner!</p> - -<h4 class="smcap">6. Genuine Repentance Acceptable to God.</h4> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Chron.</span> <small>VII</small>, 14. If my people, -which are called by my name, -shall humble themselves, and -pray, and seek my face, and -turn from their wicked ways; -then will I hear from heaven, -and will forgive their sin, and -will heal their land.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>XXXIV</small>, 18. The Lord is -nigh unto them that are of a -broken heart; and saveth such -as be of a contrite spirit.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>LI</small>, 17. The sacrifices of -God are a broken spirit: a broken -and a contrite heart, O God, thou -wilt not despise.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Isaiah</span> <small>LV</small>, 7. Let the wicked -forsake his way, and the unrighteous -man his thoughts: and let -him return unto the Lord, and he -will have mercy upon him; and -to our God, for he will abundantly -pardon.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>CXLVII</small>, 3. He healeth -the broken in heart, and bindeth -up their wounds.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Isaiah</span> <small>LV</small>, 1. Ho, every one -that thirsteth, come ye to the -waters, and he that hath no -money; come ye, buy, and eat; -yea, come, buy wine and milk -without money and without price.</p> - -<p>2. Wherefore do ye spend money -for that which is not bread? and -your labor for that which satisfieth -not? hearken diligently unto -me, and eat ye that which is good, -and let your soul delight itself in -fatness.</p> - -<p>3. Incline your ear, and come -unto me: hear, and your soul -shall live; and I will make an -everlasting covenant with you, -even the sure mercies of David.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Isaiah</span> <small>LXVI</small>, 2. For all those -things hath mine hand made, -and all those things have been, -saith the Lord: but to this man -will I look, even to him that is -poor and of a contrite spirit, and -trembleth at my word.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Hosea</span> <small>VI</small>, 1. Come, and let us -return unto the Lord: for he -hath torn, and he will heal us; -he hath smitten, and he will -bind us up.</p> - -<p>2. After two days will he revive -us: in the third day he will -raise us up, and we shall live in -his sight.</p> - -<p>3. Then shall we know, if we -follow on to know the Lord: his -going forth is prepared as the -morning; and he shall come -unto us as the rain, as the latter -and former rain unto the earth.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Jer.</span> <small>III</small>, 22. Return, ye backsliding -children, and I will heal -your backslidings. Behold, we -come unto thee; for thou art the -Lord our God.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Joel</span> <small>II</small>, 12. Therefore also now, -saith the Lord, turn ye even to -me with all your heart, and with -fasting, and with weeping, and -with mourning:</p> - -<p>13. And rend your heart, 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.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Zech.</span> <small>I</small>, 3. Therefore say thou -unto them, Thus saith the Lord -of hosts; Turn ye unto me, saith -the Lord of hosts, and I will turn -unto you, saith the Lord of hosts.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Luke</span> <small>XV</small>, 21. And the son said -unto him, Father, I have sinned -against heaven, and in thy sight, -and am no more worthy to be -called thy son.</p> - -<p>22. But the father said to his -servants, Bring forth the best -robe, and put it on him; and put -a ring on his hand, and shoes on -his feet:</p> - -<p>23. And bring hither the fatted -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_324" id="Page_324">{324}</a></span> -calf, and kill it; and let us eat, -and be merry.</p> - -<h4 class="smcap">7. Repentance Includes Reformation.</h4> - -<p><span class="smcap">Ezra</span> <small>IX</small>, 6. And said, O my -God, I am ashamed and blush to -lift up my face to thee, my God: -for our iniquities are increased -over our head, and our trespass -is grown up unto the heavens.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Job</span> <small>XIII</small>, 23. How many are -mine iniquities and sins? make -me to know my transgression and -my sin.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>XXXVIII</small>, 18. For I will -declare mine iniquity; I will be -sorry for my sin.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Deut.</span> <small>X</small>, 16. Circumcise therefore -the foreskin of your heart, -and be no more stiff-necked.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Job</span> <small>XXXIV</small>, 32. That which I -see not teach thou me: if I have -done iniquity, I will do no more.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Isaiah</span> <small>I</small>, 16. Wash ye, make -you clean; put away the evil of -your doings from before mine -eyes; cease to do evil:</p> - -<p>17. Learn to do well; seek -judgment, relieve the oppressed, -judge the fatherless, plead for -the widow.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Jer.</span> <small>VII</small>, 3. Thus saith the Lord -of hosts, the God of Israel, Amend -your ways and your doings, and -I will cause you to dwell in this -place.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Jer.</span> <small>VII</small>, 5. For if ye thoroughly -amend your ways and your doings; -if ye thoroughly execute -judgment between a man and -his neighbor.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Matt.</span> <small>III</small>, 8. Bring forth therefore -fruits meet for repentance.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Luke</span> <small>III</small>, 8. Bring forth therefore -fruits worthy of repentance, -and begin not to say within yourselves, -We have Abraham to our -father: for I say unto you, That -God is able of these stones to raise -up children unto Abraham.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">John</span> <small>V</small>, 14. Afterward Jesus -findeth him in the temple, and -said unto him, Behold, thou art -made whole: sin no more, lest a -worse thing come unto thee.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>VI</small>, 1. What shall we say -then? Shall we continue in sin, -that grace may abound?</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Eph.</span> <small>IV</small>, 14. That we henceforth -be no more children, tossed to and -fro, and carried about with every -wind of doctrine, by the sleight -of men, and cunning craftiness, -whereby they lie in wait to deceive.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">James</span> <small>IV</small>, 8. Draw nigh to God, -and he will draw nigh to you. -Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; -and purify your hearts, ye double-minded.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Job</span> <small>XI</small>, 14. If iniquity be in -thy hand, put it far away, and -let not wickedness dwell in thy -tabernacles.</p> - -<p>15. For then shalt thou lift up -thy face without spot; yea, thou -shalt be steadfast, and shalt not -fear.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Deut.</span> <small>XXX</small>, 2. And shalt return -unto the Lord thy God, and shalt -obey his voice according to all -that I command thee this day, -thou and thy children, with all -thy heart, and with all thy soul.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Sam.</span> <small>VII</small>, 3. And Samuel spake -unto all the house of Israel, saying, -If ye do return unto the Lord -with all your hearts, then put -away the strange gods and Ashtaroth -from among you, and prepare -your hearts unto the Lord, -and serve him only: and he will -deliver you out of the hand of the -Philistines.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Isaiah</span> <small>XIX</small>, 22. And the Lord -shall smite Egypt: he shall smite -and heal it: and they shall return -even to the Lord, and he shall be -entreated of them, and shall heal -them.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Isaiah</span> <small>LV</small>, 7. Let the wicked -forsake his way, and the unrighteous -man his thoughts: and let -him return unto the Lord, and he -will have mercy upon him; and -to our God, for he will abundantly -pardon.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Ezek.</span> <small>XVIII</small>, 27. Again, when -the wicked man turneth away -from his wickedness that he hath -committed, and doeth that which -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_325" id="Page_325">{325}</a></span> -is lawful and right, he shall save -his soul alive.</p> - -<p>28. Because he considereth and -turneth away from all his transgressions -that he hath committed, -he shall surely live, he shall not -die.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Hosea</span> <small>VI</small>, 1. Come, and let us -return unto the Lord: for he -hath torn, and he will heal us; -he hath smitten, and he will -bind us up.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Isaiah</span> <small>X</small>, 21. The remnant -shall return, even the remnant -of Jacob, unto the mighty God.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Ezek.</span> <small>XVIII</small>, 31. Cast away -from you all your transgressions, -whereby ye have transgressed; -and make you a new heart and a -new spirit: for why will ye die, -O house of Israel?</p> - -<p>32. For I have no pleasure in -the death of him that dieth, -saith the Lord God: wherefore -turn yourselves, and live ye.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Acts</span> <small>III</small>, 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.</p> - -<h4 class="smcap">8. Conversion, including Pardon and Regeneration.</h4> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Cor.</span> <small>V</small>, 17. Therefore if any -man be in Christ, he is a new -creature: old things are passed -away; behold, all things are become -new.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Gal.</span> <small>V</small>, 24. And they that are -Christ's have crucified the flesh -with the affections and lusts.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Gal.</span> <small>VI</small>, 15. For in Christ Jesus -neither circumcision availeth any -thing, nor uncircumcision, but a -new creature.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>VIII</small>, 28. And we know -that all things work together for -good to them that love God, to -them who are the called according -to his purpose.</p> - -<p>29. For whom he did foreknow, -he also did predestinate to be -conformed to the image of his -Son, that he might be the first-born -among many brethren.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">John</span> <small>III</small>, 6. That which is born -of the flesh is flesh; and that -which is born of the Spirit is -spirit.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Eph.</span> <small>IV</small>, 22. That ye put off -concerning the former conversation -the old man, which is corrupt -according to the deceitful -lusts;</p> - -<p>23. And be renewed in the spirit -of your mind.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Deut.</span> <small>XXX</small>, 6. And the Lord -thy God will circumcise thy -heart, and the heart of thy seed, -to love the Lord thy God with all -thy heart, and with all thy soul, -that thou mayest live.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>LI</small>, 10. Create in me a -clean heart, O God; and renew a -right spirit within me.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>CXIX</small>, 32. I will run the -way of thy commandments, when -thou shalt enlarge my heart.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Jer.</span> <small>XXIV</small>, 7. And I will give -them a heart to know me, that I -am the Lord; and they shall be -my people, and I will be their -God: for they shall return unto -me with their whole heart.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Jer.</span> <small>XXXI</small>, 33. But this shall be -the covenant that I will make -with the house of Israel; After -those days, saith the Lord, I will -put my law in their inward parts, -and write it in their hearts; and -will be their God, and they shall -be my people.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Ezek.</span> <small>XI</small>, 19. And I will give -them one heart, and I will put a -new spirit within you; and I will -take the stony heart out of their -flesh, and will give them a heart -of flesh:</p> - -<p>20. That they may walk in my -statutes, and keep mine ordinances, -and do them: and they -shall be my people, and I will be -their God.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Ezek.</span> <small>XXXVI</small>, 25. Then will I -sprinkle clean water upon you, -and ye shall be clean: from all -your filthiness, and from all your -idols, will I cleanse you.</p> - -<p>26. A new heart also will I give -you, and a new spirit will I put -within you: and I will take away -the stony heart out of your flesh, -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_326" id="Page_326">{326}</a></span> -and I will give you a heart of -flesh.</p> - -<p>27. And I will put my spirit -within you, and cause you to -walk in my statutes, and ye -shall keep my judgments, and -do them.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">John</span> <small>I</small>, 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:</p> - -<p>13. Which were born, not of -blood, nor of the will of the flesh, -nor of the will of man, but of God.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">John</span> <small>VI</small>, 44. No man can come -to me, except the Father which -hath sent me draw him: and I -will raise him up at the last day.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Eph.</span> <small>II</small>, 4. But God, who is rich -in mercy, for his great love wherewith -he loved us,</p> - -<p>5. Even when we were dead in -sins, hath quickened us together -with Christ; (by grace ye are -saved.)</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Eph.</span> <small>II</small>, 8. For by grace are ye -saved, through faith; and that -not of yourselves: it is the gift -of God.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Eph.</span> <small>II</small>, 10. For we are his -workmanship, created in Christ -Jesus unto good works, which -God hath before ordained that we -should walk in them.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Eph.</span> <small>IV</small>, 24. And that ye put -on the new man, which after God -is created in righteousness and -true holiness.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Col.</span> <small>I</small>, 12. Giving thanks unto -the Father, which hath made us -meet to be partakers of the inheritance -of the saints in light:</p> - -<p>13. Who hath delivered us from -the power of darkness, and hath -translated us into the kingdom -of his dear Son.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Titus</span> <small>III</small>, 5. Not by works of -righteousness which we have -done, but according to his mercy -he saved us, by the washing of -regeneration, and renewing of -the Holy Ghost;</p> - -<p>6. Which he shed on us abundantly -through Jesus Christ our -Savior.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">James</span> <small>I</small>, 18. Of his own will -begat he us with the word of -truth, that we should be a kind -of first-fruits of his creatures.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Cor.</span> <small>XV</small>, 10. But by the grace -of God I am what I am: and his -grace which was bestowed upon -me was not in vain; but I labored -more abundantly than they all: -yet not I, but the grace of God -which was with me.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>I</small>, 6. Among whom are ye -also the called of Jesus Christ:</p> - -<p>7. To all that be in Rome, beloved -of God, called to be saints: -Grace to you, and peace, from God -our Father and the Lord Jesus -Christ.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Cor.</span> <small>I</small>, 9. God is faithful, by -whom ye were called unto the -fellowship of his Son Jesus Christ -our Lord.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Pet.</span> <small>II</small>, 9. But ye are a chosen -generation, a royal priesthood, a -holy nation, a peculiar people; -that ye should shew forth the -praises of him who hath called -you out of darkness into his marvelous -light.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">John</span> <small>VII</small>, 17. If any man will -do his will, he shall know of the -doctrine, whether it be of God, or -whether I speak of myself.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Cor.</span> <small>II</small>, 14. But the natural -man receiveth not the things -of the Spirit of God: for they are -foolishness unto him: neither can -he know them, because they are -spiritually discerned.</p> - -<p>15. But he that is spiritual -judgeth all things, yet he himself -is judged of no man.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Cor.</span> <small>IV</small>, 6. For God, who commanded -the light to shine out of -darkness, hath shined in our -hearts, to give the light of the -knowledge of the glory of God -in the face of Jesus Christ.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Eph.</span> <small>V</small>, 8. For ye were sometime -darkness, but now are ye -light in the Lord: walk as children -of light.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Col.</span> <small>I</small>, 12. Giving thanks unto -the Father, which hath made us -meet to be partakers of the inheritance -of the saints in light:</p> - -<p>13. Who hath delivered us from -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_327" id="Page_327">{327}</a></span> -the power of darkness, and hath -translated us into the kingdom -of his dear Son:</p> - -<p>14. In whom we have redemption -through his blood, even the -forgiveness of sins.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Thess.</span> <small>V</small>, 4. But ye, brethren, -are not in darkness, that that day -should overtake you as a thief.</p> - -<p>5. Ye are all the children of -light, and the children of the -day; we are not of the night, nor -of darkness.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 John</span> <small>II</small>, 8. Again, a new -commandment I write unto you, -which thing is true in him and in -you: because the darkness is -past, and the true light now -shineth.</p> - -<p>9. He that saith he is in the -light, and hateth his brother, is -in darkness even until now.</p> - -<p>10. He that loveth his brother -abideth in the light, and there is -none occasion of stumbling in -him.</p> - -<p>11. But he that hateth his -brother is in darkness, and walketh -in darkness, and knoweth not -whither he goeth, because that -darkness hath blinded his eyes.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 John</span> <small>II</small>, 20. But ye have an -unction from the Holy One, and -ye know all things.</p> - -<p>21. I have not written unto you -because ye know not the truth, -but because ye know it, and that -no lie is of the truth.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">John</span> <small>VI</small>, 45. It is written in the -prophets, And they shall be all -taught of God. Every man therefore -that hath heard, and hath -learned of the Father, cometh -unto me.</p> - -<hr /> - -<h3>CHAPTER II.</h3> - -<h4 class="smcap">1. Evidences of Regeneration.</h4> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>VIII</small>, 14. For as many as -are led by the Spirit of God, they -are the sons of God.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>VIII</small>, 9. But ye are not in -the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so -be that the Spirit of God dwell in -you. Now, if any man have not -the Spirit of Christ, he is none of -his.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">John</span> <small>VIII</small>, 47. He that is of God -heareth God's words: ye therefore -hear them not, because ye are not -of God.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">John</span> <small>XIII</small>, 35. By this shall all -men know that ye are my disciples, -if ye have love one to -another.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">John</span> <small>XIV</small>, 21. He that hath -my commandments, and keepeth -them, he it is that loveth me; -and he that loveth me shall be -loved of my Father, and I will -love him, and will manifest myself -to him.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">John</span> <small>XIV</small>, 23. Jesus answered -and said unto him, If a man love -me, he will keep my words; and -my Father will love him, and we -will come unto him, and make -our abode with him.</p> - -<p>24. He that loveth me not -keepeth not my sayings; and the -word which ye hear is not mine, -but the Father's which sent me.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 John</span> <small>II</small>, 3. And hereby we do -know that we know him, if we -keep his commandments.</p> - -<p>4. He that saith, I know him, -and keepeth not his commandments, -is a liar, and the truth is -not in him.</p> - -<p>5. But whoso keepeth his word, -in him verily is the love of God -perfected: hereby know we that -we are in him.</p> - -<p>6. He that saith he abideth in -him, ought himself also so to -walk, even as he walked.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 John</span> <small>III</small>, 14. We know that -we have passed from death unto -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_328" id="Page_328">{328}</a></span> -life, because we love the brethren. -He that loveth not his brother -abideth in death.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 John</span> <small>III</small>, 18. My little children, -let us not love in word, -neither in tongue; but in deed -and in truth.</p> - -<p>19. And hereby we know that -we are of the truth, and shall -assure our hearts before him.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 John</span> <small>III</small>, 24. And he that -keepeth his commandments -dwelleth in him, and he in him. -And hereby we know that he -abideth in us, by the Spirit which -he hath given us.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 John</span> <small>V</small>, 1. Whosoever believeth -that Jesus is the Christ is -born of God; and every one that -loveth him that begat, loveth -him also that is begotten of him.</p> - -<p>2. By this we know that we -love the children of God, when -we love God, and keep his commandments.</p> - -<p>3. For this is the love of God, -that we keep his commandments; -and his commandments are not -grievous.</p> - -<p>4. For whatsoever is born of -God overcometh the world; and -this is the victory that overcometh -the world, even our faith.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>CXIX</small>, 6. Then shall I not -be ashamed, when I have respect -unto all thy commandments.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Matt.</span> <small>VII</small>, 16. Ye shall know -them by their fruits. Do men -gather grapes of thorns, or figs -of thistles?</p> - -<p>17. Even so every good tree -bringeth forth good fruit; but a -corrupt tree bringeth forth evil -fruit.</p> - -<p>18. A good tree can not bring -forth evil fruit, neither can a -corrupt tree bring forth good -fruit.</p> - -<p>19. Every tree that bringeth -not forth good fruit is hewn down, -and cast into the fire.</p> - -<p>20. Wherefore by their fruits -ye shall know them.</p> - -<p>21. Not every one that saith -unto me, Lord, Lord shall enter -into the kingdom of heaven; but -he that doeth the will of my -Father which is in heaven.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>V</small>, 5. And hope maketh -not ashamed; because the love -of God is shed abroad in our -hearts by the Holy Ghost which -is given unto us.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>XV</small>, 16. That I should be -the minister of Jesus Christ to -the Gentiles, ministering the -Gospel of God, that the offering -up of the Gentiles might be acceptable, -being sanctified by the -Holy Ghost.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Titus</span> <small>III</small>, 5. Not by works of -righteousness which we have -done, but according to his mercy -he saved us, by the washing of -regeneration, and renewing of the -Holy Ghost.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 John</span> <small>IV</small>, 13. Hereby know we -that we dwell in him, and he in -us, because he hath given us of -his Spirit.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 John</span> <small>V</small>, 10. He that believeth -on the Son of God hath the witness -in himself: he that believeth -not God, hath made him a liar; -because he believeth not the -record that God gave of his Son.</p> - -<p>11. And this is the record, that -God hath given to us eternal life, -and this life is in his Son.</p> - -<p>12. He that hath the Son, hath -life; and he that hath not the -Son of God, hath not life.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 John</span> <small>II</small>, 27. But the anointing -which ye have received of -him abideth in you, and ye need -not that any man teach you: but -as the same anointing teacheth -you of all things, and is truth, -and is no lie, and even as it hath -taught you, ye shall abide in -him.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>VIII</small>, 14. For as many as -are led by the Spirit of God, they -are the sons of God.</p> - -<p>15. For ye have not received -the spirit of bondage again to -fear; but ye have received the -Spirit of adoption, whereby we -cry, Abba, Father.</p> - -<p>16. The Spirit itself beareth -witness with our spirit, that we -are the children of God:</p> - -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_329" id="Page_329">{329}</a></span> -17. And if children, then heirs; -heirs of God, and joint-heirs with -Christ: if so be that we suffer -with him, that we may be also -glorified together.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Gal.</span> <small>V</small>, 18. But if ye be led by -the Spirit, ye are not under the -law.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Eph.</span> <small>I</small>, 5. Having predestinated -us unto the adoption of children -by Jesus Christ to himself, -according to the good pleasure -of his will,</p> - -<p>6. To the praise of the glory -of his grace, wherein he hath -made us accepted in the Beloved.</p> - -<p>7. In whom we have redemption -through his blood, the forgiveness -of sins, according to the -riches of his grace.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Gal.</span> <small>V</small>, 22. But the fruit of the -Spirit is love, joy, peace, long-suffering, -gentleness, goodness, faith.</p> - -<p>23. Meekness, temperance: -against such there is no law.</p> - -<p>24. And they that are Christ's -have crucified the flesh, with the -affections and lusts.</p> - -<h4 class="smcap">2. Christian Holiness.</h4> - -<p><span class="smcap">Deut.</span> <small>XXX</small>, 6. And the Lord -thy God will circumcise thine -heart, and the heart of thy seed, -to love the Lord thy God with all -thine heart, and with all thy -soul, that thou mayest live.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Jer.</span> <small>XXIV</small>, 7. And I will give -them a heart to know me, that I -am the Lord; and they shall be -my people, and I will be their -God; for they shall return unto -me with their whole heart.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Jer.</span> <small>XXXI</small>, 33. But this shall be -the covenant that I will make -with the house of Israel: After -those days, saith the Lord, I will -put my law in their inward parts, -and write it in their hearts; and -will be their God, and they shall -be my people.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psa.</span> <small>LI</small>, 10. Create in me a -clean heart, O God; and renew a -right spirit within me.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Ezek.</span> <small>XI</small>, 19. And I will give -them one heart, and I will put a -new spirit within you; and I will -take the stony heart out of their -flesh, and will give them a heart -of flesh:</p> - -<p>20. That they may walk in my -statutes, and keep mine ordinances, -and do them: and they -shall be my people, and I will be -their God.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Ezek.</span> <small>XXXVI</small>, 25. Then will I -sprinkle clean water upon you, -and ye shall be clean: from all -your filthiness, and from all your -idols, will I cleanse you.</p> - -<p>26. A new heart also will I give -you, and a new spirit will I put -within you; and I will take -away the stony heart out of your -flesh, and I will give you a heart -of flesh.</p> - -<p>27. And I will put my Spirit -within you, and cause you to -walk in my statutes, and ye -shall keep my judgments, and -do them.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Eph.</span> <small>IV</small>, 24. And that ye put -on the new man, which after -God is created in righteousness -and true holiness.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Eph.</span> <small>V</small>, 8. For ye were some -time darkness, but now are ye -light in the Lord: walk as children -of light.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Thess.</span> <small>V</small>, 4. But ye, brethren, -are not in darkness, that that day -should overtake you as a thief.</p> - -<p>5. Ye are all the children of -light, and the children of the -day: we are not of the night, nor -of darkness.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Pet.</span> <small>II</small>, 9. But ye are a chosen -generation, a royal priesthood, a -holy nation, a peculiar people; -that ye should shew forth the -praises of him who hath called -you out of darkness into his -marvelous light.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Lev.</span> <small>XI</small>, 45. For I am the Lord -that bringeth you up out of the -land of Egypt, to be your God: -ye shall therefore be holy, for I -am holy.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Lev.</span> <small>XX</small>, 7. Sanctify yourselves -therefore, and be ye holy; for I -am the Lord your God.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Eph.</span> <small>V</small>, 27. That he might present -it to himself a glorious -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_330" id="Page_330">{330}</a></span> -Church, not having spot or wrinkle, -or any such thing; but that -it should be holy and without -blemish.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Heb.</span> <small>VII</small>, 25. Wherefore he is -able also to save them to the uttermost -that come unto God by -him, seeing he ever liveth to -make intercession for them.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Pet.</span> <small>II</small>, 21. For even hereunto -were ye called: because Christ -also suffered for us, leaving us an -example, that ye should follow -his steps:</p> - -<p>22. Who did no sin, neither was -guile found in his mouth:</p> - -<p>23. Who, when he was reviled, -reviled not again; when he suffered, -he threatened not; but -committed himself to him that -judgeth righteously:</p> - -<p>24. Who his own self bare our -sins in his own body on the tree, -that we, being dead to sins, -should live unto righteousness: -by whose stripes ye were healed.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Lev.</span> <small>XIX</small>, 2. Speak unto all the -congregation of the children of -Israel, and say unto them, Ye -shall be holy: for I the Lord -your God am holy.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Pet.</span> <small>I</small>, 15. But as he which -hath called you is holy, so be ye -holy in all manner of conversation;</p> - -<p>16. Because it is written, Be ye -holy; for I am holy.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>VIII</small>, 29. For whom he -did foreknow, he also did predestinate -to be conformed to the -image of his Son, that he might -be the first-born among many -brethren.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 John</span> <small>II</small>, 6. He that saith he -abideth in him, ought himself -also so to walk, even as he -walked.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Isaiah</span> <small>XXXV</small>, 8. And a highway -shall be there, and a way, and it -shall be called, The way of holiness; -the unclean shall not pass -over it; but it shall be for those: -the wayfaring men, though fools, -shall not err therein.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>XXIV</small>, 3. Who shall ascend -into the hill of the Lord? -and who shall stand in his holy -place?</p> - -<p>4. He that hath clean hands, -and a pure heart; who hath not -lifted up his soul unto vanity, nor -sworn deceitfully.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Heb.</span> <small>XII</small>, 14. Follow peace with -all men, and holiness, without -which no man shall see the Lord.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Eph.</span> <small>I</small>, 4. According as he hath -chosen us in him before the foundation -of the world, that we -should be holy and without blame -before him in love.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Thess.</span> <small>IV</small>, 7. For God hath -not called us unto uncleanness, -but unto holiness.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Tim.</span> <small>I</small>, 9. Who hath saved us, -and called us with a holy calling, -not according to our works, but -according to his own purpose and -grace, which was given us in -Christ Jesus before the world -began.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Eph.</span> <small>IV</small>, 24. And that ye put -on the new man, which after God -is created in righteousness and -true holiness.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Cor.</span> <small>III</small>, 17. If any man defile -the temple of God, him shall -God destroy; for the temple of -God is holy, which temple ye -are.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Heb.</span> <small>III</small>, 1. Wherefore, holy -brethren, partakers of the heavenly -calling, consider the Apostle -and High Priest of our profession, -Christ Jesus.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>VI</small>, 22. But now being -made free from sin, and become -servants to God, ye have your -fruit unto holiness, and the end -everlasting life.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Luke</span> <small>I</small>, 74. That he would -grant unto us, that we being delivered -out of the hand of our -enemies, might serve him without -fear,</p> - -<p>75. In holiness and righteousness -before him, all the days of -our life.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>VI</small>, 13. Neither yield ye -your members as instruments of -unrighteousness unto sin: but -yield yourselves unto God, as -those that are alive from the -<span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_331" id="Page_331">{331}</a></span> -dead, and your members as instruments -of righteousness unto -God:</p> - -<p>14. For sin shall not have dominion -over you: for ye are not -under the law, but under grace.</p> - -<p>15. What then? shall we sin, -because we are not under the law, -but under grace? God forbid.</p> - -<p>16. Know ye not, that to whom -ye yield yourselves servants to -obey, his servants ye are to whom -ye obey; whether of sin unto -death, or of obedience unto righteousness?</p> - -<p>17. But God be thanked, that -ye were the servants of sin; but -ye have obeyed from the heart -that form of doctrine which was -delivered you.</p> - -<p>18. Being then made free from -sin, ye became the servants of -righteousness.</p> - -<p>19. I speak after the manner of -men, because of the infirmity of -your flesh: for as ye have yielded -your members servants to uncleanness -and to iniquity unto -iniquity; even so now yield your -members servants to righteousness -unto holiness.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rom.</span> <small>XII</small>, 1. I beseech you -therefore, brethren, by the mercies -of God, that ye present your -bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable -unto God, which is your -reasonable service.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Pet.</span> <small>I</small>, 15. But as he which -hath called you is holy, so be ye -holy in all manner of conversation.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Pet.</span> <small>II</small>, 11. Whereas angels, -which are greater in power and -might, bring not railing accusation -against them before the -Lord.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">2 Cor.</span> <small>VII</small>, 1. Having, therefore, -these promises, dearly beloved, -let us cleanse ourselves -from all filthiness of the flesh -and spirit, perfecting holiness in -the fear of God.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Col.</span> <small>I</small>, 22. In the body of his -flesh through death, to present -you holy, and unblamable, and -unreprovable in his sight.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Thess.</span> <small>III</small>, 13. To the end he -may stablish your hearts unblamable -in holiness before God, -even our Father, at the coming of -our Lord Jesus Christ with all his -saints.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Rev.</span> <small>XXII</small>, 11. He that is unjust, -let him be unjust still: and he -which is filthy, let him be filthy -still: and he that is righteous, -let him be righteous still: and he -that is holy, let him be holy still.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Titus</span> <small>II</small>, 3. The aged women -likewise, that they be in behavior -as becometh holiness, not false -accusers, not given to much wine, -teachers of good things.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Zech.</span> <small>XIV</small>, 20. In that day shall -there be upon the bells of the -horses, HOLINESS UNTO THE -LORD: and the pots in the Lord's -house shall be like the bowls before -the altar.</p> - -<p>21. Yea, every pot in Jerusalem -and in Judah shall be holiness -unto the Lord of hosts: and all -they that sacrifice shall come and -take of them, and seethe therein: -and in that day there shall be no -more the Canaanite in the house -of the Lord of hosts.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Chron.</span> <small>XVI</small>, 29. Give unto the -Lord the glory due unto his -name: bring an offering, and -come before him: worship the -Lord in the beauty of holiness.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>XXIX</small>, 2. Give unto the -Lord the glory due unto his name; -worship the Lord in the beauty -of holiness.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>XCIII</small>, 5. Thy testimonies -are very sure: holiness becometh -thy house, O Lord, forever.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Tim.</span> <small>II</small>, 8. I will therefore -that men pray every-where, lifting -up holy hands, without wrath -and doubting.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Titus</span> <small>I</small>, 8. But a lover of hospitality, -a lover of good men, sober, -just, holy, temperate.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Isaiah</span> <small>LII</small>, 11. Depart ye, depart -ye, go ye out from thence, -touch no unclean thing; go ye -out of the midst of her; be ye -clean, that bear the vessels of the -Lord.</p> - -<p><span class="pagenum"><a name="Page_332" id="Page_332">{332}</a></span> -<span class="smcap">1 Tim.</span> <small>IV</small>, 12. Let no man despise -thy youth, but be thou an -example of the believers, in -word, in conversation, in charity, -in spirit, in faith, in purity.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">John</span> <small>XV</small>, 8. Herein is my Father -glorified, that ye bear much -fruit; so shall ye be my disciples.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Psalm</span> <small>LXXXVI</small>, 2. Preserve my -soul; for I am holy: O thou my -God, save thy servant that trusteth -in thee.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Jer.</span> <small>II</small>, 3. Israel was holiness -unto the Lord, and the first-fruits -of his increase: all that devour -him shall offend; evil shall come -upon them, saith the Lord.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Matt.</span> <small>VI</small>, 20. But lay up for -yourselves treasures in heaven, -where neither moth nor rust doth -corrupt, and where thieves do not -break through nor steal:</p> - -<p>21. For where your treasure is, -there will your heart be also.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">Luke</span> <small>I</small>, 70. As he spake by the -mouth of his holy prophets, -which have been since the world -began.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Thess.</span> <small>II</small>, 10. Ye are witnesses, -and God also, how holily, -and justly, and unblamably we -behaved ourselves among you -that believe.</p> - -<p><span class="smcap">1 Pet.</span> <small>III</small>, 5. For after this -manner in the old time the holy -women also, who trusted in God, -adorned themselves, being in subjection -unto their own husbands.</p> - -<p class="gap-above center small">THE END.</p> - - - - - - - - -<pre> - - - - - -End of Project Gutenberg's A Bible Hand-Book, by F. C. 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