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'^ 'I Ilui^' ■f ■■•'fi 'fi*: \ '^F ' \ I !■ •< ,'\ --. : ' "*' -,^*to> )/ I nif •i-is-^-4^'' Tr^ 3^- #• FIRST PRINCIPLES lU RE LI 010 N; COLtBC«ID AKD AftBAKaXI) AS A HELP FOR THOSE WHO ARE UNSKILFUL IN THE WORD OF RIOHTEOUSNESS, ' SIfr- ▲Mb -R-*T AS A MEMORIAL FOR THE TEACIOiRS OF YOUTH. •V, vt R)B V.JOSEPH GIBBy^i # •STAxnxAD, nrrxacAKAD^. FOURTH EDITION, j IMPBOTIDVRO BlTLABdli. •^ .iH? ■i •^4 " A, y HAMILTON. A P lMa. ATTQ C O. WILMAMOLIPHAKT AWD 80N. EDIHBURcSh \ . T; vIOHH ROBERTSON AND CO. DURLIN. ^^^W§' MDCCCXXXV ::^^ '1 i I- -r>«^iv '^ fw-;^' ^ I > 4-v V ■ *. \^ ^ • ^ PaiFii 1. In 2. TTm . 3. Th< I 4. Th< 6. The 7. The ^ The 9. The Ai I Or 10. Th< IK Th4 l&,Th< 14. Th€ on I 1& The JQt.TBi ' i,ii- (• , H • ^6- Thp -•^t^-^t?; Z'^^'ii ■ X CONTENTS. ■*. . 1 ■ ^% K ''■ '*• Pakfacs «t Page. 3 PART I. 23 24 25 ib, 87 «'«<«>.«• Wow,. *KDH„Wo.M.«a«.iU,. I / 2. T?.r«"\**."^ n«ce««|ry knowledge consists [ / 8. The partiouUr sources of religious kSowkSe f £ S! J":;"*"^ »»«* perfection, of G^ . f S^»*°<*'<«» of person, in the Godhead 6. Theor«rtionoffheworld ^.^"^"^y - -• PA«Tir. ' or Mah-. o»«,«^ DioKirr. .„ p^^, ,^ „^^ , V , WMTCa«lM«Sfc ""-"-MB 1?; S! r***''"' !^^ "-^ •*^ °f "« - The punishmenj to which mankind are^e" iS^ on account of dn ««« exposed 15. The indrfUty of dnner. i ^yi them«d\., " 31 38 '&. 33 34 f^ %^^nal c^ why «,me obtdn ^dration 36 \' ¥■" Mi'*- t:.k .^^.ZSi. . .t^ititt 4.^ IV CONTENTS. KH" 80. 81. 82. \\','0>^- t la The means which God used to bring men to" Ifl -X^^w^lJ^ "« '^^ *«^ dispensation . P^eJw^wrflJiVenialumo/Grac^, which was TkI K^ S.y ***' Abrahamic covenant T I.t.*!5*f dwcoveries of salvation that were gnmted danng the Abrahamic dispensation GcSr[;:^th:rp:rL3'"". °' '^^m^^ -^ 8a Tbe deliverance of the IsraeUtes from EiryDt' B ?[;« «^JiA"Mit o?the Jlfoiafc cowman/ JJepnncipal design of the law of Moses - The transgressions of the Israelites in the WU- ciemess . — _ .. ' 8R The manifestation of God's displeasie on a^ f!?""*®'*"^'' transgressions W. The Israelites put in possession of Canaan " 30. Their conduct after their settlement there Tt«?"»»°e' >? which God restrained and pun- Mhed their wickedness - V 32. The judges of Israel that succeeded Joshua' as. The government of Judges changed by the «». pointmentofa^ing _ . "J'ww^P" 31 Tlie number, order, and character of Uie kings that reigned over God's ancient people. wiSi the lengtb of tiieir reign - *^**^ ''*«» '^nJ^'ll' in^ting events tiirtlb^w*^ among them after the commencement^ ^Sr ^— ^ngly gwemment . ^ ^iwr 5»e prophets who revealed ^ wtU of God to J«n from the days of Saul, with the order of Meir , succession , - ^^^ w Page. 37 38 39 40 - 41 ib. 48 43 44 47 48 4d 50 51 58 53 54 55 58 38. 4a 41. 48. 4a ^T^i-JPfinajwrpredictA^scoiteiningt^^ "^1 «7. .jj^^ "•»» •"« the manner of their accomplishment 66 " ' ^^tc . ^ p • Jipv' ii^ '■H ^ ;••».•■(' Page First Dispen^ . ' - - 37 ring men ta, sation . 38 i, wbioh was enant . 39 n that were spensation 40 he people of - X - 41 Ouperwaion - - lA. From Egypt 42 directed and 43 yvenant 4A Moses . 47 in the wil. - .--^ 48 sure on ac- - 49 Canaan 50 ent there 51 id and pun- 1 Joshua by the i|K lithe kings eopl^ with of God to lie order of 62 53 /I4 £5 58 - 08^ g the Me»> ipKtbnient 66 CONTENTS. J8- The prophetic account of his forerunner ^9. The ministry of John the Baptist, whoTwap sent to announce the approach of the Fourth \Dispensation - . . - . PART IV* Or TBI Psasoir and MBoktioN or Jisus Cbbist. le original and divine dignity of the Messiah, lithe Son of God - - _ lie offices of Christ, and his relations to his ptople - . . . . . ^1 8®°®'^ '»ew of what the Son of God has ddne for the salvation o^ sinners - u-l**"**®"^'^ account of the ooQoqptioi) aif^ buith. of Christ ; ,j,. . -■ ,••:■.. - .■ .. '; ^ ', „_ , •■ '. , 44. Aciount of, Jesus frdm his Wrth tift Uie oopn- ™e»?cen»ent of his pibUc ministry 45. The manner in whic(i he was anointed and pre- ^r(^ for his public Jwork . - ■ 46. His jbrinoipal «mpUyment during the time of his nliQistry \. ■'.;. '> ,- '.^^'ij;'" - tl' S® 5f/***e«'«>^ Jm« ■ arranged abet explained 40. His (^her discourse^ that are most ftilly re. _^ corded ._* \^-^' ~^*■•^>^t^i.:4«:■^*^'4^ln^t^- 4». The miracles of Jesus by itrhroh hl^ iMtTaiOBY was confirmed - . . , 50, His sufl^ng during the time of his ministry" 51. The manner in which he fbfewamed his disel. ^ ^e« of his last sufferings and death 58. How J^ was betrayed '^S^^ Jpiitv tj^h'j tr 2*^*' ^® ^" **ken «nd condemned #*.•>' 5*. The'prindpal circumstances of his deatb • -^^ 55. A view of the obedience that he perfect- to *i example to his people - . '" 56. The 'tMons for which Jesus sui&fed'^tb 1 " ' '•■' » •) ♦ ..' '■'• . ■> V '■'v 75 77 78 80 82 9i» 57.. E^CHiices tfaatjils obedience unio d^\^ sufficient for ^he purposes to which it wSf" tended .j^ . _ _ ^ 1> -v*.*-'^v. *-ijrf;;: vf A *- t"ONT«NT8. 5a 59. aa 61. An account ot the Netu Covenant th.» t How hi. bfldjrwM buried and watched " . The resurreoUon of Jesus His employment firom bis resurrection till his M ^^*»«» from thw world . _"°° **"»"» 0«. IJe triumphant ascension of jTesus 6*. H« present employmen't in Heiven " . " The positive institutions of the Old Te«t.ml„# which pr^gur^i Christ .ij hJ 4S°' with ijeir ekplan«ion in the^New tSL^? Metaphorical r*pr.sentaUon. rf ChriS ^i their meaning Wg^i^ ,^ J^ *-»nsi, with Page. 106 108 109 111 118 lid 114 66. 67. 115 185 134 75. ITie author of fidth 136 139 1*1 148 145 147 149 " " ■!! .1 I - 1 ■■■ 1 1 1 , «■ ' ■'■' ' . ' ■ II 111 ■ II '1^^^^^^^ d^i^ ^-^^ ' "- ■ '^ \ *• .{r5;;::;;^;<^i" ' that Je»u»^*'*'' ched . lOS - 109 ttipn tillbia - Ill 112 Itich he wa» - 113 » - 114 It contained tpostolie in. Testament • advation, Testament 125 l»»Mt, with - - 134 ^t AMD TBI oSnnrBBs. lehieh the - 136 to Christ - 139 Dterest in - 141 V - 142 mi his . /i:' -■;- 14^ stingaish - 10 t beliere . r 147' - 149 oly Ghost a. CONTENTS. Page. ra. IJe outward in«„.rf6ieh ". '. ■ J?' the Gentiles _ """pei was sent to PART VI. ''•s:5cisr^^^"r^'^°'»«-»-eeto^th. ' 8a The ainfiU practices andlusts that flhrilH-. * '^ 89. J^^^J-»*-nwhichg|^«,,,,^.^^^ leS 90. The dutie. which Chrl^'uLe.i;:^KL. ^''^ ers toward himself . ^"^ ^"^ *^«^- W. Their duty toward the Holy GhoS . . ' S »* Their secret ^d Danian.i J..*j ^ J^ T I®* »a. i PC m anne r i n whUk «, -■>,„ „ m^, w ' '^ atb gofl.el chuwhT *™"^ iniroducea~-Y*~^ ^ / " - IW 'SLiifyisw . J' ii * fc * .> ^iLj ^ r VUl CONTENTS. 06. Pafe: i 97. 9& 09. 4. \» 100. 101. 102L. loa 104. , 105; ^ 108. 107. 108. 109. 110. 111. 118. iia 114. 115. 11& 117. lia lift The^ublio ordinance, that churche. .tatediy Jheor^inaficM which tberoccasionaUy attend'lM hedutiMofgovelminirter. ' T °Mm' JeduUe.bfchri.dans tow^d^pepc^i^ ^ IJe duties of godly pare^ Thlt^'^^i^?^-^'' towardjlieir parent." The duties of believing martew . ^e duue. of believing Mrvann The duties of civO ruler. > ^ The dutie. of christians toward cinl ruler. The duties of diri«tian. toward their fellow- ^'^S!!" " «^^^> eonddered as their neighbours _ _ The duties of belieyeri to their enemies The duty of believer, in reference to IUm Jteacher. and other enemie. of godlinew ^'eti'eff S:" *" "' ^^"-"^ "^ the duty of bdiever. who are under affliction 210 ^Ufti^^^'^'W^ '^'* *« V^ptikre «u"nt. „Jieft for our imitation - . ' Example. «rf iniquity and its pudduntot 'tZ. corded for our warning ^T, vT^^ g|6 ■**aplw»ri6al jrepwpentaUon. of the chrirtian «»ji?M why many continue ignorant un- .the tneans of knowledge Tg&.aft og e rtawh ieh^"'— ^ — 191 •195 196 197 199 800 20t 802 803 804 806 a. - 808 809 818 - ib* CONTENTS. Bhes ttaCedly 186 Bnally attend '1|38 ' - - '189' rpvp^inis- Dward each - ^ - 191 lusbands .195 - 196 -* 197 ir parents 199 200 2or * 202 ▼i) rulers . 203 ^eir fellow- " d as their ' - - 204 lemies 206 ice to iklse dlinesf tft. lecuted for - 208 » fiiU^n hj - 209* er affliction 210 'ealthy and - - 212 ture saints ' - - i6. ^ W 216 s christian ' J*'- The mjnner in which the ignorant ought to •leek knowledge . - ' - m ^ PART VII. , OPTH*PftOO«B88OjC0|p»,Al,rrTIN™.L«rDATS^ * N, sf '*"»"■ ""««TATB OF IfAWaiWD. 122. The general oo^raptioifcof Christianity during the middle ages - ' - -. ^ 224 123. The overthrow ^f idobtry, and the MiUennud .^5. tlT"^ °' *^^''"* "°** ^" «"»«« - - 225 124. Metaphorical TepresentaUons of the vanity of human life - . _ _ 228 125. The death of the righteous, and the succb^ ,«- J**"***® °^ ****** ■o'jJ'r^ - . . ooA 126. The death of the wicked, and the succeediug . stateof their souls ~ f - . . * 030 l?I* S^e^'I^^'^wrrectionofthedead" ' - 231 If A S*^""^P""'**»^'»»of»hei>fcked - 234 180. The eternal felicity of thj righteous . ^5 Conelusion - . _ • '■■ . i 1 237 / ^:.X' 1^ r 219 orant un- - . - 221 « . - ■ - .. rvs^fMiM 222 • rr ' ■ . „■;-• \;; ■'■■ • - %iv%tfS»t'^^'' i4t^^ 1^ 1 1 % « ■-ff ¥M ^ I. ► .... -,«4 »■ ^ .--V -^-1--- ;-- , •■■■;■ ",• ^■,"^,' • • r ■: *^ ^^B^ / '■ " ■ .*» , , * 1 ' •/■ J •■ .^ v £l % ' s '^i> "^mm? i i'-f. « .■•• r ■ ■v'%X, PRBFACE. llriLioiON is tbe moet imj^rtabt biiBui«M of Biaiikiiid. It 18 iadisptmuAAj nec^mnry Ibr the iataUeiDtiial And monl impr6teinieiit of the lottlf whiidh k the [mnoipel fNurt of human luiinre. It fite iBen foir hooonaing their Crei^cnr upoa the ewth^ ettf^porte tireir hnrte imdtf the menifold effl^rtsont of tlin Hfii, iiid pnjpaires fh^m foiF the eigoytneiit of endUii felicity iii the worid to Muiktnd steiid ia lie^ of • mmv oiuf «i^ ckntmh to direct tibem in the grtet biiBii||| qfieKfioni Tkii nliliklbd ixetjoiee of their «i|| 'MMon eonld never eiwUe them to disoorer tht tnii d i M irter and luitjr of God, the only mt^ of MeeptMMsetn hie aght, il^e iMmn^r in whic^ they oQght t6 serve h)m» the effectmd menns of fflMiil porification from ttB» and the eertau|||r irfafntiiffe ttate of everiaefeiag retribi^ioii* fhenL is onfy one perfect and infidlibW ra]« rf ■■lib inn tAmnlr A it HnW fl*"<«* w w M at ih^- dl and N^ Teetament. Theae SetiptttMi wiitten hf M/jmsn, who wfit^chaate mA A' - ' ^" '"' -/ - , -f-*-- 1 ■^y t- '. :it^ ^« •*i -!'<7,>^'*rf i 10 miracle,. Um IJjT^^ nncoDtrellable Cnnltiwig, that none «n«iA i. ^ pnmitire •<»mi» Chttttian iiiui«« "°. .'™"■«*«*tl»•n- AV «» genmae. We CTS,. .f if"" *^ ***««»» «f the mi.^*^TT • '"^ •'- , *^ "d who ml^ifeltlSV •*..""" *»• »»«*«»ve«cooiplirt™M,t rf.7 f»<«l brtlie '^l . ,,>.v V- J,J!' «r«s o their fel- s the &ith- was iiiUy ontrollable ) been ac- ted to the meaiiiii. primitire ted them > 8«iieml f the an- iid fiith >ve tiiat omiirin- ic testi- 8w eyeik tts oon# £ tii«^ , ioe ia^ bjrthe ncient ^ %\-f^''^ u ' .ne Seript«*« ™,ifert theirown dime origii ^the m,tchle« robliarity of the *««J^ ttat they contam .f the .ttrihutem «,ra„h, urf r™*" «'«°^. .«l»ciaUy the work of mj^. ^ tenption . tte m^mpmble poplty of their ««- ^ "d the .nperiority of the ««««, by wUd, rtrfieno. „ Worced , the mperhtive .,ku.nce ^^ZJ'Hf^' ""«»' ^ *» ««»«. mmldBd ^tito dominioa and IHmid,mei.t of mb/*,. «2*I.em to th.«,rl«, „d «.joyme„t of *S^ wd fchd^, and th, Atomdring »««J^ of Jl the» j»,^ though they w««, written in^fe,^ dwil. 1"°^ f«»™« "Ideo*, bymanym. ««d»*. who hrf no oppo,t«yty fcr m«t»l "T^; «.d m«.y of whom h») «, dininet Set^-'H**' *""'"*" ««"ct«lto write, rae J«mh B,hon nerw prodneed one pha,w •opher, ud yet . reccftBion of nnfeuned Je« ""■"^ J". •'■• spooolBtione and beuted di^ ofhnman wiadom. Snrdy thi, i. tl» VfT^M** *»^ "'Ood ie effectntfy ^^ ^. obtaMAkriteet eoarincinf ,q«rt««M»rf JWWwtt^, ditcorenng the ieci«t8 % *.^r ti* '-r"«" ^,21^'" ^>, •J' Ml !1 J? , ' •( <( ^mWK !?5L#:;nr ?'^^ It «r*Tfj^ir^^^ 1 it' ". f -••^ Sf ., } "• V •'" ngthttwill if and: pro* filial ijl^ W4P!W?tt- 13 I i'ttfe Hifomiatian or pleasure f«>m thW^Z t^^^^ ^^^^ |he wiU of God, w/3o ^»^c^ to „c,t, eager en,ai*j,. ft, «.«» Z wsewcbes of i«„ou, in,ui»e«, Ti„d «fe a™ Whi- Zj *»,«*«*>>? these TWttto iaW, ■^irni •^'*'"* **'«»'rf» «<*te(^ ,«■.' ^.' '^ i' ;i^g^il^ fBg"'""'7XSl > \ i»THrii' ■^ ' 14 2«e ftfktwen may fcdiitote th« lai»oiir ofiioie ym»n tlwr of ^jpwJwMioB, init Hm tkt hw Bibl^ ; and if any shall rm satisfiediS* whrt ir2L?r:J^*^''^* examinuv t^ fowida- toon •• «l>ich thay ai» fwmidad^ 4^4 deaiini nf 2*^**f *^'^««<*e/»«^fw/&«i 1,1101- «^«r«^Mr«»Mdr coimteHim fi^^ the i^ttof we caa|)ter iniiii which *Nriiiia^aaiMtt^ ^hin 2rrSl!S2S?^ BIWi, it will be 9^ ^ntat^mmmtft^tkd otbi»^MiaIlel paMiJL •rid en* liudi diM»m«k^ a id ii# ^ in the h ea rt, w ill b» o| *»*««tr Sirt*li|iW uiKHMtain^peopia, -^- ""Tij ^*>v*^'*'^J('~^'E tioM, or contnwiictory opimoM ©f meql Muf f«»«ft ejctramtly lii^ tft larioda 9iie||^i^iii.^J|| am ^e immediate purpose for which it k prodn^. f^-Ui'-i. \- ■}-. ' . T . \ .is *^ 16 mthout winly .ttemptinj ^ «nd m ,„„», ,„ »• ^er word. (*.»«« .^^ „,^ rt. «**««, of wbirt ther di«W by rel^ ftl to younp people „ it n»ke. them r«d with * t£l? r ""^ " ^'^ the«.„ „.^„ worthy of b«iij prewiPve^, ^d it «», numy P^ tnrtta in th^ «i.dv4hM^^wo«»^ *_PBrmit ti*h«ielo>ecommeiid the *ulyrtw» ^1*2!? •1''^"!'^'^ ^ ^-hodi,, to ta^«*dl-,nfom,ed miod. F«r««J the Scrip- tnwe *mh moeh benefit, who do not d«, fi^ SfiT.? '*^';i^" "'*"•=«'" •*»'»» «*"e»oi, "?* *''*"• ™» pleMme of g«n«nl w«dinir * Wte . now sense, the »Jn» rad miUty of wfaidi ^»djnodern time,, «rf «,p, with «„«,«,, Wt-rf^ttieir twhon, „d prinfU Iri,,^ The mar be ohtAinoA i^ tr • r . , ^' in.7 be .bt«ned in jffom,-. Introduction to «^ ■ % ■^P^i'^^j' ■'^i..' '■«•>* ■;. .'iiH''!-. 1. I IT \ - . -. . ■ . £?nWc«/ Knowledge of ^ Ser^tur^ ^ j^ and eom^pntmimvB work, o£ pwnKar ««Ue««i Mdutobty, which ongiit to lie tWongWy ifigert^ •^ ^Be«tow piopttrattontion a|m on tho th«o. ^grifiri wori^ of sodi flmiiMirt w«^^ #«yr, ^«^ Oi^y^ Mkmnb, mat,, Dod^ y^ Bmsfon, Booth, m^ FuU^, Bobimi. bar. tfiat wdl^tten .Eiwi,.iart»«i/JEKi«a»y cf>«. teas muoh important iii&ni»atio», which eauMt he fonnd in tha Bible, and «rtad «q»faMlF to penMe .Aimi^ JTii^My ^ «• OriilMfi Cg^nst^ Aiiri', jg,^,^ ^^ thaii hsiki eonld tan any eonc^ptiini of the li^ «teUedeIiglit which thflx an oakiaatodtoilA^ Aer wodd eagerlypp^^^^ ^ ih. ^St ^anjr taonfice in ikt^j^mm, instead of w»^ ^ jowjr on gH«iy appairf, to diapky Oif ahwaafiil aakednett of ^wj, negJocted mindi. ^ Iitt Me alao ttqnaat the leamai^ta mJmiet M •4- " 5; mH$m4 In thf evt^'i jKnw. ■»ll'l.. > -*?'*<>»\ . (•■.•■».-. Jj' f ~ll*V! a iwttoAoa/ acquuatance with aU the fan. "•^hto u, » dutinct and natami method, we ^^nwre their connexion Mdh^T »• «&Tar what i. -»— : , . . '•''f^*^ '*•* » wanting or redundant ; ■^x^%: "i* :H'''T '^rj^'' ;- ■• . - ■ntl r™"".'""' ™' fimnw "took of knowled« who love and seek the tmfh ^^ '"*/oinen cning«y than by heariuo> finnfi>;. j • x. ^"*" * ' " •"!>•"<>' PMto, gnere. the Holy •J r-'^f^ •fl iMas^teto^n 3. *^s^.>^ !^»:''rw«wWtW^ |?^1»v\iCv m 'l^y•^^f^^^:^ K SO '! 1'^ %. lipirii;, wdA proYokes the Lord lo give, him, up to dehinon. The sincere avd hmiible iBfairer^ who dedves to kndw trtith iba ckitj» thtt be mty h^j lieve the one iwd perfqrm the othir»>hM to eiqpeot the ^^adiing and renewing of $th| ril of God hefe» and the perfect light of • glofy hewaftei. V. .v. rt 't4'c:^*7'':.J.':y' ~''-/'[ l»^ Ji*^ ^ att yoii^ ow^jiliinhes mty W omroed fitKi eiKceai. *00» tSuth in Jesus 0uk%9k^ mmt an answeir to m man that aslteth ar JJiiiOiii^ hopo jpdttiBwHItmeciaiMiannmr. * - ^ '*^ ^it it idmiOsdy tfaafe thll method of iff&ljl 'm^tvhmm^ i^niieft dOigMt aniHoatknii 1ii% wMiovt thia^ reUgioqr knowlec^^ canAill^be oti en (> •mi ~» « hmf T«i«j^. and even piomtifely injnnooif^ '-•fc-^ S^ta^4ftH.o^^ k '■v'\:W'-'-'§ •^»j^-xr:i 8ii 1 ^ ito possessQi' is a blot in the creation, a slare ol Ibe destroyer, and an enem)rto himaelf. It it '&Im to Mjr, that you have not snflBdent leifure for the ciUtiVation of yoor mind; for^ to what •pA. ii your time len^ened out by the Al- - w^hty, if not for^is service ? and in what can it be more profitably employed? If mea daily labour many hoars Tor their bodiet, that they, may procure^ jhe things that are necessary for t^ life, which, like a yapour, appeaieth for « •little, apd then TUiisheth away; bt they to Udwnr for their immor- -p^iouls, that they may obtain that know^edgv ^hich is indispensably necessary to its et^ni4 I^PPin«w? This is a treasure which 18 iuiiuito-' If f«^|fhy of tke most diUgent search, andll^ |rho persevere i^seddng it ^lOl not Ubonr'^ ^J^ P"« ^J»o sought wisdom, in prefetmce ik^ lang life and riches, conquest and honoui', said— l^lf th.• -/. 1 .» » li I ,■> l Stf ,1* ^»H t tr ^ :t'4: \ in/- ha t-s , ^„^ i ^:' »fi V ^> ^^-t,tftf%?f § ^ t> • ^. a ,f *! * f/' i ♦ l< * r , S. I ST" I ■* 1* ie '; * *« '? J < ■ Mi, <" ,«>■, i*.fc-._7r iS- {^ - fiiu J.|i *-*^**^« s "^'^ f-jr^? .Sik. j^iM* ^A ■t"^ <4' Af^ •***• -V=43#T-*'-^-'^'^ 'iWjiy-i-iiag.r-* lt*^^is ^i-m,^ k i« ■x ■«' J«l^ '^ <•••;» ' ^rffvi * •#.*«{ I^vt? % in. JWW •net tS^iajitSs ,*i0K i ''i ■ K '-n / r^^ --: t- FIRST PRliNCIPLES. '.^ ^•■. ■;.#* ",1./:.> ;- i■^;1!i;^^te» 1. Wherein. coBgisto that knowledge ||lueh is most important and neceaeary to ^It is mott^ecessar^ fiir us to know, -'^-1, The certain existence^ the glorioiu perieo iions, the wonderfol woi^ and the holy will oi^ttowilk, so as to honour and please their God and Saviour. C9L i $i lo lirft ?i a iT v y. 18, WT^^ "^^ 8. 4. 1 John ^^M^ jelwaty of the nghteous, with the means^^ 11 Ala ^--^L-^^i'ftft' WWladg© 1^ derived ? ttAilKIStleS. in cnnnovi'/in »Uk ^t.\71 /^^'^^^ . flyj^ ' ▼^•^4^ /^ *.v, •< Wfrnm*; fChrist se their 1&, 17. \ ' .,*¥ «f ! jB an liSi own children. Ltdce yiii. IWI^. 1 Pet. i. 28— 25.; ii. 2. James i. 18, 21: ^'it^^ 3. They are more nsefol and satisfying to the heart than any earthly wisdom, possessions or en- loyments. Psal. six. 7—11.; ^ixp 49, 50. 7& 92, 93, 98, 103, 106, 111, 16^^^^ * ^ ^ ^^^ 4. They are mighty and effeotnal, as the means^ of trae holine^ victory, and eternal life. Jer.' xxiii. 28, 29. Eph. vi. 17. 2 Cor. x. 4, 5. Isa. Ir.' lO— la John T.#l^ ~ ; **^W .!#. What pemetions ate luwri^id UnOm Si'tbe Scriptares? \ ' ' ilii^ ,1^ ' « |. God exists of himsdf in die most independ*"^ «nt manner. Exod. iii. 14. 9* He is a spirit, invisible, nncorroptible, afkd immo?t«L John iv. 24. Rom. i. 23. 1 Tim. vi. 16. • ' 3. Kiftdiiuation is eternal, without bfgimiingv W lenillNP^ peraument, mthout progress or siic- WPsaL xc. 2. 4. t Pet. iii. 8. •4 4 I4ilt: ,iii,'6. Jam. i..l7. .^!'->-^-*-\ijl-:i| p^f^^^e is' inlmense, being present every wb«re. . * r^'i'King^ viu. 27. Jen xxiu. 28, 24. ^ ^^ . || .-:^;.^|^..r;.'^'"j;4; '^■^f^iifii^'it^^^^i^f^^-^^'^ l^u-^'ai^Ja:^ . WY ". i m ^^ ^ 0. He 18 dmniBcieiit, Imowing aU tliii%« j^t, present, and futnre, in a minute and pei^sct maa* ner. Psal. cxxziz. 1—12. jprov. xv. 8. Heb. !«. 18. |>a|. apwii. 13, H la Acta xr. 8, 18. ^^^ 7, He if infinitely wis^ to (^ntrive wlbat he pl^aleein Ui« iiM>$tiai||a|oaimi^.^^^ I^ PsaL cxlvii. 6. ' "^ ■ T'^ ' , ^4 Hq is <|]mi|hty, and able to do whatever he ideiiaes. Ji^v. i. 8. Isa. xxtu 4* • f (^ 9.|ie,is inefl^bly happy in himselj and Uie * Amntain qf #h|p||||ip8. %m, i^ J^i^ a|ti. ■II. , I ;,.;.-, .■:./; ;.;. ' ;/./ ^;, : ' ^ •-^■Cff':. ::*;?• . l(k. He is ahnn4a9it in goodness, andiichly dia- |!Q8dd to ivpitrt happiifesa. ' Ptal ddx, 08. Zech. lljn lie ia most holy, and dppos|U|H|(|l: ^iHmpmitjr. Isa. vi. 3. Rev. it. 8. ' 1^. lie is most just, and inflfxPilyM... ^(pdte for himself, and re^i^ to ot^ ^:|f his creatures, what is right and equal. Joh xxx0i I^Dent xxxii 4. S-Chfen. xii&,'%^4ifi: ' ^"■,.- ^118. He is lo?e, being patient, IfliJiaffisrinfe ttt^ slow to punish his enemies ; m^^nil a^ raHofcompaenon to the distressed; graisi^iisand ready to foigiye the onwoitby. £x^ apoivv 41, |; Psal ciii. 8—17 j cadr. 7^A 1 John ing— m]^.iL4— 7. ^; 14. He is &ithfu]H.spea]dng iihak ii ^me, and punctually Inmllinr every ^n he has said. KumbwxxHi. lH.D«tit.'tii.V| Icndx* a^-4iS. % ^d« He is unsoarchnfcle and^ faBoaaabove^ rM-l H Ulan comprehension, Job.xi 1^ "• i ■■ k« H'-^,' "^'' '*Y ','T! "■ \»iV^*-f-s /f r v't'* ^ 1 5"^ " n ^ '"i^ ■/' 27 :4f ' |||ipw 4o (be Scrip^fls reveal a piu* fi^ll^ of dkttii^t and eo^ persons^ in the tM«^ «f the divine iMiMiie? ^ ; , v« 'J. They assert adost explicitly that llierd is ealy ene trae Goc|* Peat. vi. 4. Isa. xUp^, |DMr W; ^v. 6-~8. Maik aSi. 29--a2. - 2. They frequently announce a plurality of dis- tincty intelligent and at^ve penKHis» or aubust- eptSt in the Godhead. Gen^ i. 26, John i. !> 3. 1 John i. SI. Plulip. ii,$.JCf*^|^,|j|5.,|7^|j8^,i 8. They teach that these divine p«nona urt preosijly three in number, admiltii^ of no dimi- nution w» inorease. Psal. xxxiii ^ laa. Inii. d« IfK Mit, w, 16, 17. John.iair. m ; ¥v. 26 ;. xvi. 13—15. Rom. Tiii. 9-^1)^ 1 Pet i. 2. 2 Thesi. ^. )ift^l6. Ei^. i. 17 1 ii* Id-T^; iiL 14—19. Il9b.ii. 8,4 ; z. 29. Malt. zmvHC 19« 2 Cor.xiii .14., , ^ j4* They affirm that theae three perions are all S' In suhrtanoe and will, eperal^ and ffUoy^ n ^80; ziv. ^11 1 kvii. 21,22.. 1 Cor. it. fi^if'- •v.k^^U.^ \iii' ^.-.,i .^lijo -'■<-<< t.lC'^ '(-•"Will t The voild, and all things therein, wem.. out of nothing, in the space of six days, in iulmi- lahie order, and of eaEoeUeal quafity ; by the wis- ^^U^ power, and joint agency of the Three Divine Persons, and all tor the gloivand pleasure ofQod. Kx. 11. Job xxxviiL a»ll. J^ xxxiii. 6b Col. i. 16. Rev* iv. 11. >' '- ' ' f 1 4^ ,^^iT ■'-» .''v^ ^'''■^ife#^^,'.^^^" S8 P Pf-v ^>i,t" »' ?• P»d God abandon the world to itself ' after it was created ; ^. N«tem. ix; 6. Heb. I a. Job % 2. ^ constaiiUy observes idl his creatures, and tonutely inspects their particular cirenmstanoeB. operation^ and thoughte. Job xxviu. 24.; xxxiv 21,«2. Pj.l"i.2; XI. 4; xxxiii. 13^16, 1^ , .J. TO possesses all things as his own, and he Jbmi for ever inherit and rejoice in all his works* ii He continually governs ^ ks creiitui^ iy ^cnlarlaws adapted to their several diiferent natures; and directs, limits, and over-^les aU taeir mamfold operations, in the most particular, skilful, soypreign, irresistable, and righteous man- S!?'^'®^*^- ^»*- V- 45; vi. 26-30 :x; 29^ f ;^^' i^-25, 34,85. Eph.iUl. Job i. 12,21* Acts. m. 18. Psal. cvii. throughput; cxlv. 18^ 3iO:cxlvi. 6 — 10. ..'.-■ :"vi^" '^'^"■--•" '■-■ -■ #8. What ord<^ of creatures do the Scri^ tares represent as the highest and most eaxd^ lent- and what are the principa l thi nga^ memployn/ieni, and rehHon to ourselves T i I ^■^„.. ^»,:; I^v , V. _ivt.-«-»;- SO •^ "T^ .*;•?■'. ■it; ■ h. . jHw iogitlfof God ive the highest owJerpC his 1. Itt their nature, they are immortal spirits, that excel in knowledge and wisdom, power and m^t, holiness and actiTitv,— Heb. i. 7. 2 Sam. Mr. 17, 20.2 Pet ii. ll. Mat.xxv. 31. Lnke x*. 2. In nnmlwr, they are a ^bat lost 0ii^ dm- not be ndconed for mnltitnle. Psal. Ixviii. 17. Mat. xxvi. 53. Dan. vii: », 10. Heb. irii. 22. 8. Their employment is honourable and direr- nfied, ferthey suAfonnd the throne oi 6od as his ministers, hearken to his Tdce, fulfil his pleasuM^ Wbittte hfo.pmise, and reverently worship him ii^^?*'*«**^**»Ws only Son. IKinwxxH. m liy. ciii. 20; 21 ; dxlrffi. 2. Ra.^ 1«8 Heb. i. 6. Rer. t; 11, 12. 4^^^^rdationto cinrBelvesishighlyiinpMil illilliillitfug,as theyall ndiniBler to the gddly^ irer, keep, and support them ; fhey iMiitimpkte the «>spel plan of ialvtf^ of ute ' iH^^ the asfjemblies of die ehurch to ob« llwirteie of dltine knowledge, and rejoice on account of the oonyersion of sinners ; they con- duct the Jottls of the just iito their glorious rest Mter death ; and shall gather the bodies of the nghtebhs and the wicked before the judgment<- s^t of Jesus Ohrist at the Unt day. Heb. i. 14. ill. 10. Lnke xr. t, 10 , »▼{. 22. Mat. xiii. 80, 89 ^1 '}i%- 'L ,9. What iarevottled concerning the /li/ ■^i'v-f. ■■♦^■■-i . t^,.- .! -i-' r ■' ■ ii'fjv.'j.i^t^^^s-^^^,;,'^;!-,^. '■\ ' ■■'-, -» • f'fc'-^ "«;'^^ -iH, i^l P- 'L/£-%lt\ ■ ^^Jj^'--^ PART II. OP MAN'8 OBIOIJIAL DIONITT, Blf FALL, AUD 10. W^ATJii reyealed concernitig ^ ^F^tioo^ and firat state of man I ^^ •^'' ' j ^ 1. After God had finished aU hia other works of creation, and as the result of his most stered coonsels, he formed of the dost the body of one man, and inspired him with himalivinft reasona- ble, and immortal souL He dignified this man with his own image, called him Adam, and gare him donunion over aU his works pn earth. 6en. L ^J?; 11. 7. Psal. yiii. 8—8. EccL vii. 29, ^ J. He then caused Adam to sleep, tdok one of bis nlw, and of it made awomim> ashis image, gloi7,help.meet, and companion. Whenthewo- man was presented to Adam,, he gmteiullj ap- proved ^e gift of his Creator, and cleaved to his \ wife as his own flesh. Gen. ii. 18—25. 1 Cor. i>%f#^ ,bl«88ed Adam, an^ Ere his wi^ OMBMlirfeAthem to be fruitfal and multiply, and subdue the earth, with all its inhabitants ; and placed them in a delightful garden, with p«i mission to eat of the fiuits of the earth, with the excep,, j»! 1* WSei«tin ^ fhecerroptiobofkiiimiii <»tai!e discover itiself soo^i after f#|ia trance of sin ? -,■:-■'"::': /■ .^^^^^ : -^fl*.^ .h Out fiirst parents manifested the Mflpim ^tfieir nature V a sbvish felir of God, by bS ly fleepg to hide ttiemselVes fiom hia^ and W S^'^fS"^^ "^^ *"' «*-^ toj^e Ijrd vd^t genuine fkitS, he hated a^ himsdf, and Imughtfly attelnpted t6 j .^iSr-tjiTj 83 r cftttJict brfprt God. Gen.iT.3-4>. Heb.w.4. ^ At mankiad incransec^ thoae af UmoiIiIm^ iT**^ y****; PJ^"»o» of godlinew, ooirapted themgelvei bv forming »n inconsistent cohneotiott with the wicked, and Ihtu the whole human mc«. became pecnliarlf and progreBsiVtslt j^uoA in- junous. Gen. vi. ^ 6» 11, Ifl. 1 . -t- ; 4. The posterity of Noah abused the wonder- ml delirewnce which thejr experienced, and com- bined in attempting to fittstrate the desirns: of .l^BeingjKMfiiWiai^ ?|M7wneltaiii»iiddepraFed. Jobw4.;^xF, 14U16. Ps. li. 5. Johniii: 6. Gal. v. l9-4l^^^ 8. All their inteHectnal powew, as the under- J|?*T»«^»i?%WM>«t^t»«»«iy and con80ienef,.are h^d^and penrerted, so aa to exdud^ the light, and resist the in^ueace of divSna truth. 1 Cor. "'i^j;**" ^ *^^ Epb-ir. 17-^19. ,0. ^ t ^ Jnev willand iiiactionfi iiie entirely aHen- ^ •ted from God; and aa il^jr hei^rt is enmity • agwnaf ,him. it w JiOl of d^c^it and incffned to ftnl, ai^e oyerflowing source of every atwmina* ' tion, Rom. viii, 7* Col. i. 21. Jen xvu, 9. Matt. XT. 18, 19. C'^' Their practiee is djyrderiytad rgl^ona. ofim< ; iii.9.~18. tY. Isa. UiL 6, Rom. j. 2U^ P ^cT- ■S' ■4 ' it ,>v •- •'''1^ '•A j^. U .'.■■'/,^«I*"- ^_>«JV)^'«k«t piiiifcfiment .ire ma^k^ •_^ IJeyme the objects of the hiS «»!« htod. eve^ fom, rf ZZ^Je, xv.?7T They arts fteatientlv i«V«,i *;U*f .^?^'*^. laeu oftheir own heart, and^Swd to f^ the T :rtoown ig^omes and terrors. Rom ^ li SS" 6. Those that die in sin sbaU be nlsed At tv. 31— 38, 41^ 46. 2 TTiess. i. 5—9. ^^^bd^ominion and panisb- jii^;-' JT^'^i^V^^'-art's ■i^'hi ' '}, '"^"t :ff'f "1 ' ehildren >m astrar ^ohn viij. y . flBm, lankiod ■'■■ J - 1.4 is celeto ii. 12, ^ - displeii.^ e ihe de* its an- % 28. at the I with Btetie^ ;_^.. M • ' ,. ment of Bin, or pi-Qcore justification in the Sight of God, by their own dwog*? , . . torn dn"" '"^^^^.^l m«y increased by cm?! toTim S!" *!'^r«^t»»«' inclination no> ,t4gth Sk T T ""^"l*^ **^ ^« "^'^w of God, ior W % t "^-^ i^j"«^ **^** " spiritbaUy^cel- «„S d!i?i? i:!l<>^Gpd demands perfect obedi- ^ce, and the best performances of Snners a>^ rS^^ ^J«. ">. l»i» «Kbt. no man can pleZ .£H or obtoin jnet^fication by his own woS! Jh« Sr/**^ '^'i justificatioi by the workTof .the law, deceive themselves, frustrate the gnoe ^^^^ ?* mediation of Christ, %nd ^^^^«m. Iaa.l»v.,6.ft.c«hii.^ S*'^, '"•.1^20. J viii. 8.; \x. 31, 32. GajL it ^6, 21. ; m, 10, 11, 21, 22. %b^ 8, 9. „ ■w?^>v*% PART la. • ;/ : # 1 1» ' >';llT ?1 :!- Jj S liWJmt ofismal came why some of mankind obtain deliveranee from E* -Vi 1 3i tbd oorriiptioQ nod wrotobedncM of tiiMr natural state ? fi- •t^ipi^.i^^t^ ■ ■ ^ll?*^ ***^ **y ^^'*«« of Ihdr own wo^ find poraihment ofsin, aw sared by th«^*3 ^1^ 1^ free grace or wvereiga geod pleasitti ewt^ detemiiiiate number ef mankind Qbra ^foittdafeicm of thft werid, elected tbem umfe ^"SLSi^ *»<* P^?ti«»*ed t)|iem to a^ !Sr^f*l?^ ^ "^"^ <*^ »om.yiii«l ' _' t. It was ifom onie iinm^te« ]ofe» tbil tl4 S^SL*iL!K fe*'" *^ i*to tbe iwSd ^r their •fnattaiJ it WM from tbe^^ tbat Jesoa yolttntanljr laid down hi$ life for m ■^f^^i?"** ^ might reconcile them to God^anft ^WMh them fr^ in his omTwo^ 4^*^? ™\i«' 17. Hom. T. 6^10. 1 John i^ «5 ^e^ Joviag^iidaes% meiey, er g««ee^ of ^. 18 the sole basse why sinners tatHtmmr^ mth Christ, created anew to good worltidUled 4. It IS entirely by the rich mereyand free I"!?'" mt^t^- .??• -^oA of tiMir vn Mfomt Mape t^ pleaafil td b«bre m in hit "» M4 for tlie 1 blood, m ir. 9, . ' ■ . ^ iii-' mtf- ot igVHeiw Dgetber " > cifUled icnoww id free 1^ of Go|^ati,« Justifies the ungodly, de- W them from condemnation, paidoiS JiZr rem^^rH/^'^' tmnsgressions, and acce^ nl^'-^/^^"^ ^^"^Sh &ith in hig sin. .Jtm.25; xhy.2^ Titu«iii.7. Eph.i.e,7.,^ ,6. The love of God is the sole can w why Iw .IS^if^lf'' ^-^ ^^ ^y Jesus c/ris^ 1 fIT f 17 "^ ^" '^'^ *^^'W^"- J John ii^ »*Srn ^L?""* J^ Sf«ce Of God !h«t his people Obtain freedom from the dominion of sin ^ gressiye sanctification, pewevefan^ An Ws 2^ h2.r"l*''t ^^^^7» «»<* final peSectnl^ ]S^.ll— ^. Epb.v. 25—27. • S tL!*i!l**'' ''**^°**"* merer and «ace k^-« <■• * - r> 4V '''if L^ ■^■' '*' .*-, as 4i I. 1/ • J^ What were the ineam that the Lord ««ed, to restrain t^ pn^ess of hnmkh corruption, and bring men to repentance, extended from tli^ fell of Adam io thibm ii^ of Abraham ? w ^r^ ^1. He Wled A^ ^^ !|. count of their conduct , conWnc^ tlSm fit, by buii«}iing them from the mw- • den of Ein,, to labour for W sXlTce^Tn ,a-cua«tance« of effliction, and with the 3^ .^^wniiig to the dost. Gen. iii, 9, 11, l^M feSfh "%*^P*«J the woiBhJp and ohedJenoTrf Sw '?*u*^**"°t«°*°*^^ thofroftihip of un. <. ^- ^a<^gi»^tUtundiyintiiimtion8oiFA^^K^ ^in^"* with ^ final gloiy of tl^%CS Jitde H 15. G.n.r. 28-24. Hekxi^ l^ 4. He waned t^e wicked of the neoet^v of '€^2^' g«»^^ of i&k »Pe?il.& !^' ^ 2ft. Ge«. vi. le-^-M. ^ fl. He diipers^ mankind over die earth, to .AM .\ ) f I tr*- t f;V> r t< - », '»(S'^f^lS-"-1-^-r. the Lord •entance, '^- ■■ ; i r« Ml .^ 1 of their rerealitag tenet jii iietifi» of » of «ii- . ir. d-^ •i fbtOOQS li world. k f-'-' ;'■ iMityof cBf and It M. fi^ >od» Av4 an I rtb, to \;^> k 39 pKttrent the progrits of idolatry, qvpreasion, and other enoimities. Gen. xi.6 — ^9. . f To oh«ain further information abont the wm^ J;; In #hidi God'l^stiained iniquity, revealed fmviliit willf a&dadifiiiQed the cause of rolidmi ?1 /^^ng tlMit ear^ period, the who|e hook of ^ Job may be consulted, as it evidently de-- >k ^acribei the character and cott^t^n of the -^^ godly then, and oontaim.no allutioiicto the '^ftf *«fi«Hk. xii, l^,,^^,>fc CT. 6 k 2. God inatitmed circumcision, as a token of itocoYenant with Abudiam an d his jeai a Jml_ ^Wlhe righteousness of fiTth^ an embleOi of hcl|| ^^notation of heart, and a mark of si^'ectiori i& the dirine law. Gen, xirii. 9— 14. Rom. it. Hi i *-3 . -^ ' ' ' ! •-'? '(^"f,^^ ^ 40 ^r^'^' ^^- x,x.k Rom. ii. 25^9. G^ ?^ej«iah. Gen."^. i^iTfi^ .^^P^frit^ m the 'y* V-5. 18—24. r^- "** ^^^' Rom. «n»nal birth wsnlSSm T ^''': "^^ -"^ Jjg- He confirmed his promisi wifi. k- ^ •■wnn oath, to nromnto^k i **** **" «noi* that believe in ^J^^^lKil'^^^on of rfl ^tC>?in;SS^ ' o^ promise on S^J** kT*»' «»^ «»« W «•*>. Gen.^,^h^»/»»^»if promise J^n of the tribe of JuUtnT**^^^^^^ ^ before fhectvil aua S ^.?^«'r% ' liaHOQ& r^ IBSf Irib^ shouW .ttj^.- t->^?^4^ ""®nfe,*- •► J^^ -29. Gal. yeries of Fts whilst ' %al«dth6 oi a sin- b in the £^<> Rom. OP aav' POIlQll df of aU ^of 9lf, as » heinB Mes- V. 6. Id. be beB%r "^rri "^^-^ ' ■ -- .41 . ' •, iJom^lately cease» Gen. xUx. 8—10. Mai. ii. 4 A ■ • . '. . ... .. '■:■.,, '" . \ ».-•■- -i'*^ *>, ^WW^MB^Jf^ Mehg that .Oft ^1. Uunng tbe former pxn df it. tbev «b^ Jj^tfcj eai«h» Gdj fte^itentlT bon«B«r«i«itt ^tk »ittoM» and wyeWona of hia «aci«Hi* S signj sustained them by his bott^yftHed^S for their spintual ppofit^ «d delirei^ them ftZ the power of their enemies Wheiem S PJ^ed their tents, there t% hoi» J^^tiTf •J^'W *>»« «»«*»tatioiia of hie wowhir^iS A^k;^ for rest Ami, their Jabom^ S aom. l--«; ii^KMt, l^^i. tteb.3d.8i.4^, ^ L ^iJ^^l^^ •ft«fWMd8 bfotiffht into £tf4tfir/ ,by the influence of Joseph* a^ It^Z^M SS? 'l^fcfae l^nd Jf Goriie*r& tt^ j^_e«j«hngljr, but, after the deS^jZ^ and thatkmg wLom he had sery^dTiSotti Jlffi »o», «fl» wivied and opprened thekn i ifet ^ God iras with them to ibWl iris pnm^mA^ Z ^^^ *{!!««« theywiHSieSFtS ttoHi tbmr anmber lacreaaed. PW. 07. 1<|J£ ■ 4-9.< .-•K- \4.'' *j^-j^ ^,». Hdw>ii8 the third QT Mmia iH^: femdkm of grace introdawd^'^T^^ / V ■■'^''I'lm^m fI^*isS?tdtK»Kl? '" ?-■ i. ' ' 4,2 ' , . . . • ' • l»i»,M tewkJorf to'^tiS^P'" "> tkri' irfffio. s M«« to reveal hiTwUL to S. "^^ "^ <»ned "pi*, to Wng them JJ^JP »^? "''™e^'» «d coodnct them" Se W ^f^ .'»''*%*. *«r «iS*t observe AelmSi f P"f "*' ^» ' jwnaatioii. As Mo^'^,"*""' that die- s^Ninmt i Acta vii. apL-as.' *** "'• •°'' i'- %n It to lender tlie Kif"1r*?* «»«oi» iNce tfcev uwai q^ifaTit^^^^^ them to necesaaiy qmuiti JT12^ **^ ^"**«» "whilst the ' 'fJ^em, fexTV"^^ *^^ '^^ was withheld CJ , ;WMle had said to^AbS^L^'J^f^^ ^ M^ He turned lu^etTf^'J^i*'*^ ^«^- ^^^^^^^^ !^' 8*nt sirarms of' i^SR^SS » , wfc. '* * ! iu^ 4«, /v '•vir- if< r \ '48'. ^ flies to infest thea, destroyed their catUe with . » gneroM murrtin, afflicted all the Egyptian* Ji^ a boil which bmke forth into blain^Tso- Tit Jlf T°i*^ "^^^ **^«°**«' «»d haU; coyer. dlkLi r^u**^"f*"» ^nyeloped it with thick darknew for three davs, and sW all their fiwt- bop. Gen. XT. 13, 14. Exod. vii. 17. to x. ^ mdmre; xii. 29, 30. Psal. Ixxyiii. 4^{. ^l Egyptians to dismiss 4;he Ismelites from thdr &;^L%^t'"'«'»;\^W, whichT^^^^^ ^n^i^u^^^"" °^^«°>J *«d thus they Jjtoined both ifcerty and much substance, m h.i«^ ^^T^"^^ i»ad departed, Pharaoli ^v S, if- *^ *^"^T » *»«* ^« I^i^ opened a sea, by which they escaped, and when the Ekyv. ^mTs^^'' pass througl^ the sea,X 84. How were the Israelites directed in the right way, wd sustained duriDg their joarttey from Egypt to the land of promise ? ^^e Lorddirected them where to encamp, ^en to remove, and in what course to lomTS^ ^"g««»8r beferthem iSa miSqiiSiw^^ «f«.74 k" J-"'"' •:*'«• **» » miraculous piUar of a M i' -"' , r-K i, ' i # 44 2. H« fed thdm from heaven with manna, which he bestowed regularlj on everyday, except the Sabbath, during forty yean. Exod. xyi» 4,5, H 15, 86.\36. Deut. vMi, 2-4. . 8. He gave, them' drink, at one time 1^ sweet- ening for them the waters of Marah, and after- K^rds he repeatedly made water to flow out of a rock and fdlow them. Exod. xv. 23^25# xvii. 1—6. Numb. xx. 7—11. Psa]. cv. 41. r 4. He fliticasionally fed them with fleghi^ill^«ol- Jeetiag a miraculoiis qnantity of quails an»«nct theircamp. Exod. xn. 12, 18. Num. xi. 31, 82. Ftel*hairiii.26^-*^. ; ; - 2& Hqw did Qod f^vdal 1|^l ]^p to his ehoBen people, and enter into coTenunt with thwn in the wUderneW) so as Uier«Vy to ^ ^ In the first ^ of the third month after ♦ niey liad been brought out of bondage, God com- manded Moses to put them in remembrance of their obligations to him, astheir deliverer^ to en-. coQi^sge mem to keep his covenant; and ditect them to make themselves ready against the third day to leoeive it from himself.. ^Exodwxix. 1^-6. ;^il, 14, 15. . ■: ,-,vA.-.-;r^i#. 2. To impress 0ie hearts of the Israelites tbe more deeply, and render the giving of tne law in • ^he highest degree solemn, God mani£isted him* self to theiA on the thitrd day, fiom Mount Sinai^ -iiK thwk-and darir^i^^ittQpded^ fJHri^ smoke, thunder and lightnings, the loud voice of the trumpet, and ajgr^^sar^uake : and dfosfs -"^ , f na» which xcept the cyi» 4t 5f t \if sweet- v^ nd aHor- ' out of a -25.^ Km, ir1by«ol- . I aPQuad ud}»a2. r to tut with r^^y to ith WetP od com* •raaceof r^ to en-, d direct he third 1. 1^-6. lites ibm} B law in* ed^him* It Sim 1^ Bllr. I roiiie<}| tMoMi fcV^iM* ,«»J.4A_j|i ««^ uf.r? ai- . 45 Ik. wia commanded to set bounds to the people, and XXV. to xxxi. throughout. . ^^ ,;, v « 9. When Moses came down from the Mount, • and discovered that the people, during bis abs^ce, had oflFended the Lord, byspaking and worship^ ping a golden caU; he was so disconcerted with .angler, that he brake the two tables which God hadgivehhim. Exod.)Xxxii. 16h-119|. • 10. After Moses had made intercession with the Lord for the people, and turned away his wrath frpm them, God commanded him to pr»- . pare other two tables of stone, and take themiup into the Mount, and after he had continued with the L•' tT'^', P.\}''' 1 *'l ■ 1 tr*^- T fteHoMte exhortations mTw^Jii^ T?' '^^ cond iriTint of fi,. 1." ;. '^™«?- This ge- book Snf, "* " «0'>««ined in the whole Iwok of Deuteronomy, u it, title intimate* " 86. WtM WM theprincipal design which ^^The law wa. given u. conduct dnne»4o Jew.' vation"' t!!!""""*,.'^*" "^'keir need of aU- ,^ ilXap pli o d to feel tb'uuK J^^^. 'S ^ ^^i^SJiSSP ▼ttHaaii iii lo on ^«'-**4. u.-19. Rom, - i IV 48 I'-f*. W'-:^ »'; S. By prefiguring Christ as the end of the law for righteonsnets, and thereby directing the con- fidence and afiiM^ons of periuiing sinners towards jhin. The Mosaic o£GeiingB taught Uie guilty to look for pardoning mercy on the ground of sac- nfice ; and the repetiticm of these offerings year hj year continually, proved their own insuffi- aency, and directed the guilty, who presented them, to look forward to a more precious sacrifice of God's {HToyiding to put away sin. Rom. X, 4. ' f%'By whlit tritli^essidni MiStB't^' TiieHtes offend the Lord, while tbey enjo^ •d ihe peculiar tokemiWhis preti^Acein the ^Iderness? . , . , 1. Th«y misundersioodand foi|;at'tn0 wonder- ful works of God, which they had witnessed, and apted cpatraiy to the impressions and resotutioils that had been produced by them. Psal. cyi.7 —13, 21. Ixxvia. 8—17, 84— 37> 42, $ 2. The^ frequently tempted the Lord, by i(|^' ^19}!^ his kindness towards them, and murmu^ ifig against him and his seryants ; as if they.hfid deceiyed and injured them in bringing them out of ISgypt Exod. xiy. 10—12. xyi. 2, a xyii. Xf-4. Numb, xiy, 1 — 4, 10. xyi. 41. xx. 1— ^ 3. liM^ committed idQiatry, by making aM vorsh^n^ a molten cal£ Exod. xxvii. 1--S MM. I 4. 1^ lust«d |»r the 18ei9h, and seeniMi to' ▼alue the plenty of jSgypt J^boye the heay^nly •if4'^-^ f the law the con- 1 towards, gruilty to 1 of sao- ngs year insnffi- ^resented I sacrifice M». X. 4. • in the wohder- sed; and oIutloOQ U cyi. «fS luriniii^ bey,^ lem out 3. xyii. to' sayfnly 49 proWsioi, with whfch God sustained them. Numb. r^' ^^' ***^"- 1^—20, 28—26. A«t J ^^•"'i^ andrebelled against Moses and Aaron. Numb, xvi, ULB, 12-I4. Psal. cvi. 16. ..nl'K^f^'^u'**^ themselves with fornication and W«thenish superstition. Numb. xxt. 1, a, belief, which wj^ their most heinous and lata s«a HovT did the Lord manifest big dis- pleaanre, on account of these transgress ionf ' of |iia people in the desert I - f ^'^"^ fhiif^fiS rr?^7 *^*^4 "pbiBided, nnd threatened to disinSerit and^ consume them! f^^g^^^^"^ '-10- ; ^«m. 1-5. Numb, xi" ftithfii^ to inflict punishment on the wicked! |xod.xxxii. 20, 25-29. Numb. xxv. 4, 5. .: &r ^ foffered manv of them to flee and fUl f^tt^eirepemies. Numb. xir. 48-45. Deut. , J* 12. '^f .V* wKti?*!! r*^ "* ^ "TS*^' ***** **»« ge»W*tia» which hud 9om 01* of Egypt sboQld not enter into hw pronuMd rest, and fauaed tham to wan- der forty years in the wUdemew, until their car* 2?JlS!1I'*1?\ Numb. ,iv. 82, 28, 28.^., '^ Howr wm tlte «uryiying IsraeliteB pm In poasesaiftn «f tbe.Jraci proiBiifled to their fathers ? l^ M«6QB h«vin|jr wbdned Sihon, Jang of the Awontes. and OgrMug of Bashan, who reigned on the east of the river' Jordan, divided their lands to the Reubenites, the Gadites, and half the _tnhe pf ^usseh ; and permitted them to sett^ their fillies and flocks there, on condition S? X^'^ ®* them in subduing the liMid of Can«|Ai. Numb, xputii, 1— «9, JD^ut. iii. I— ^. In answer to the disinterested prayer of J, who, on account of ft particular Umnsgros- im, was not permitted to pass over the Joidan ^^to Canaan, the Lord directed him to appoint .Joshua to be his successor, by laying his tendf on him, and riving him a chaiwe, before the high pnesl^ and all the people. Numb. xx. 7— 12 . lavii. 12^2a Dent iu. 21^-28. ' '*' a. Aft« the death of Moses, the Loid con. firmed his former appointment of Joshua, gav# »lnma comm Mjion to d estroy the natio n*, of luWMii, mA-wwmm^ him wth TaQmamMoT lunstanoe and success. Josh. i. 1^9. ^^W 4. The Loird magnified Joshua before all the- ^. ^'Jm^r^J^^ I. ' f*' , '^H-'-f^ '-1^ ^v at enter ^ Wip« leir cftr«; raelit^ r of the id their «id half hem to mditJOA tof tfa« hMid of ■ayer of m8gresr>^ Jordan apiMimi } haadl; he high rd oont »» gw# ions of • - ■ ™— _ all th«2 ■51 ■ peo^e, and enconiaged them to obey him, by dividing the watew of Jordan, as he had foiiei \y done the Red Sea, thafc they might pass sa^ l?r' '^^ ^l»e«r Pwwwed rest! Jo^.m.7 5. Joshtta after#ar4 im^ned the nations of Canaan, and divided their lands to the remainine tnbaj of Israel, according to the commandment of theJUord; and, before his death, he assembled the whole nation of Israel, put them in remem^ ..bwnce of the works of God, by which he had accomplished his promises to them and thei? tattlers, directed them how to secure the continu- HBoe^ofhw blessing, exhorted them to continue obedient to the law of Moses, and warned them • , ? ®SJ ^^nseguences of disobedience. Josh, ia^4&^SI3.{ xxiii. xxiv. 80. How did the ileriielites conduct tbem- mIvm after their aettlement in Canaaiil^ 'Ikltl^r^T"^'*" thathad seen the works of tibe Lord in the days of lifeses and Joshua, sted! my served the Loid, by obeying bis command, ments, extending their conquests, and executimr judgment on the wicked inUitants of Canaan. JndgeSfiuO, 7.; i. 1-.17. _^2, After the Israelites had obtained abundance l.i^.^'V-^ *•''; «commodation, they ael^ f t'^.^/ry,^,^ ^^ th» reinainiog idoktious in. -habitanl^ CanaaniWditodBrtiw — -* riu • ^ — 't: "-fJ^wtwjitt^e monu'- wents ef theif gi|ieptitiQii, tberehr violating the : 4£JT^ ^•'^ I>ent.vii:i^.J^, f \ ( ■ '4,' .'■'■ ■ si Afc %m ^'^r^: -K'-^S^^ .rSoia',; m p.s 52 ' « ' ^-i f STA. °*'' ri ***^ ^^» »«»' l»i« ^o'i« r Sn Ji ^ T°^^^ ?°°°^ **»« »»«athen. they jollied themseUes to them In marriage, iJaraS ^eir ways, worshipped their idols, an! Vn^t^ foUyforsook their fiu^our. JadgU ii. iS!; 4. Succeeding genLtions, after having been f-^^^^ parti.Uly«|r3^ Jfeedily relapsed into idolatry, and corruDted tfcem elves inore than their lathers. J^est presenting their offenngs, became sedncen of hia ^ tlaHow did God reatrain ftii# jNm^ the wickedness of the Israelites ; and f^ long coniinued the severai periods duriiiff t^\ **'®JJ®'*® oppressed by thfir ent. miw? ^'«(f^i^;^P^^i- m rJl ♦?* '^^Z*'''^*' ^^5f* '**' neglecting to extii^ »■ He wde^faeiirtqr throoghont The de»Utin| w, ^;;;^1; S; E 'ftb*^ii.if^jAii ;,« 'I .- .'V^ ■* 58 /^ other ^bes and the Benjamioites, happened soon after their settlement in Canaan, before the death of Phmehas the high priest, Jndget xx. 28. , * «f repeatedly deUvered them into the hands of their enemies, who spoiled and oppress^ edthem. Judges ii. I4, 15. ^^ ^rcthm were oppress^ by Cushan^rishathaim^ tang of Mesopotamia, 8 yeare. Judges iii. flfe^ ««j«4i By Jabin, king of Canaan, SO years. Iges ir. 1—3. By the MidianiteS, 7 years. ...RWTi. 1— m By the Philistines and Am- monites, 18 years. Judges x. 7—14. By thft ?!»S*«tp% 40 jiwra, Judges aii. 1. 4 Sam. ir. vf2. Who succeeded Joshwi in delivering and governing the Israelitet ? " "'' .«i.*S, The Lord weed up judges* to pfotdotdpiet*^^ and administer justice among his people^ and di*- Jw them from their enemi^ Jttdgeiii.16^ . i Otbniel' pre^ 'agaiisi^^^S^ ™A *.®*^^ ^li^tltw^aites rest 40 years. Judged 2. Ehud slew Eglon, and subdued the Moab^ 3. Deborah, a Prophetess, judged Israel, called «arak to subdue Jabm's army, and gave the land n destFSfed iTe aRor of Baal, d^S' tbe ^Udmnilee, and gave his oonntry qnietnest # years. Judges vi. 1 1, to viii. 28. ".'V- .:.k ai5a,».-i«w(..,.,. ^ . '«.>! <*! 64 ' , e- Tolajudgeaisnwl S3yem. jxdgesii « , Judg^ xJ. xii. 1-7. -^1:?!"*^ -™f ' « '/««• «M..«d rfwU.^^SiWte' ^r^ « BiM of hi, hooM KT.ir ^"'jPMi'fced th« I Sun. rii. ^ **• ••""»* obofltar y«in. ^.. 1 -15 -^?i assistants, induced thl ' -feiS- years. Judged ^^. ■0,^ ' ' *• * \ ' \''^ y^^'^^^^^^ 55 Israelites to became wewy of the goyernment df judges, and petition Samuel to sft a 5^ over aam. riii* i — 5,/- ■•■ / .'■::'f;^P',4m-. ■^■^K',,^^■.^ ■,■%:, \. v* 2. As this demand' proceeded from much Sd^hT "?^'?«~?^^*^' ^* displeasS SaS, and^^apphed to the Lord for direction, ^i ' ^^.S? «^^"»,«^' "^ectinff himself fbm being their king, and commanded Samuel to rive them warning of the manner of kings^^and ^he disadvantages of a change of government^ vet mana. 1 sam, vwi. 6— -SO^ i '^'* "' . . , • th. T.^»*"?^ ''"''«** •rf'doniinioB over- , .4. When SmIvw anoiBted, lie to» fitted (d ' ""'*»*?.P«'I^« hy lot ; and after they had dS- co«ra4 hw .operior talent, for the ofeo^thw' . m^? h.m their king by genend dioicft^^i ^.a«nudaften«rfrt>diartedhfci™c^^ ' «rtheir^r bya miiachMwmed them of the * fctjl conseqnence. of rebeffing aminst the L\rf T and solemnly charted ftem «Ttheir Une to J htL^ ^' °^ '"'^ ' ^- *i Pent. ^ ^ .'•\ « , -n* /^^'^^^ """^ of king, reigned v.«^ f G"^ . 21. 1 Sam. XV. 18—28.; xni. li j 4V 2. David, a devout tod iaithfdl ^ man, according to God's heartC 1 - ^' '^ Kings ii.il. icv. 6. ^^^^ **^ f , V8. Solomon, a lover and zeakmt^ ~ tisadier of wisdom. 1 Kings xi. 42. ; iii.6--2a; X. 1— 9. ,40 4. Rehoboam, a haughty and fool- ish tyrant 1 Kings xiv*21.; xii; 6^14. .*. 6. Abijam imitated his ftther fai ^^^ t part, but was more prosperous. I ^ # Kings XV. 2, 8. 2 Chronicles xiii. 6. Asa,: a sincere and zealous re# ' ;_ former. 1 Kings xv. 9 — 15. 40 w t7 8 •'*-** ^r^febe a bq ^ha^ {Hous like A8a >=^ i n 2 1 1 Kings xxii. 41-hU. ' > j^ tjy*" ^ 8. Jehomm, A widced idolate#^^ **^^*^ $ Kings viii. 16—18. ly^vrtb i^i^^^; i^ ,.■<»'■ ':msmir'^ '^i^^ feis a m:. ^ dty; ill' mother; ' \mt how wad how lued the fill, than kiod. Bad. t-^-^ 40 40 . ,.*. 40 ;ii •4 k-** 41 «;. "*^''F":sr;v7 i»i ,«fU>^' 4 I d7! / Good. ^9. Ahwiah, another id^ater. 2 ^ AtWiah,rwickedfe«nrfii^r^ •^• 8 Kings XI. 1^-^. *^^ ^^ « J^' o J®.''**^*'.*. «°8t«^fe»t before '"* Gpd. -^2King8 xii* 1-^, 18. 2Chroii. ^11. AnaaEiah, toleiaWjr uprf^t. '" -J2. Ajariah Uzziah, generaJly did nght. ^2. Hmprs xr. 1-4, 13. 2 LJironideg xx?i. ^. qq ^13. Jothap, upright «nd useful. 2 Chronicles xxtii. jg • Jt '^'S^^*® Wolaten 2King8 . ^ tp* 1—4. 2 Chronicles xx?iii. 1— i :^ 15w Hezekiah, an eminent i«|bN *** HWt. 2 Kings x?iii. 1—7. ^ ^16. Manasseb, a cruel idolater. 2King8 XXI. 1— 16. 2 Chrpn. xixiii. l**f-"17. « i?* jA""?°' ;** obstinate idolatefi 2 Kin|s XXI. 18—22. F\ o i?* '^**^"^' ? "*^ pioiis.refonnw. ^ # V ^ ^«? ?***• ^' ^ J xxiii.l86. ai . ' \« if- ^«^<»*»a^*mwertble idolater. . ^ Km« xxiii. 80— «8, ^ " , pN^rngt xxiii, 9e» 87. 21. Jehoiachin, another idolater. " Kin ^ xxJT. 6-:-.9. f_ _=^.^ Bad. 1 .«4 ... * *■ ... 16. .«* i a 2 W^^fe^^Oah, an idoi- *!!»(, » Kingi xxiy. 17—19. + ♦.f .. i. -n II 803 210^ ii^^miMiiiAiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiir MsmMit^ iJS&#SRS^|^pfei*fe- '■■-^^ ^^ < * ''"i 1,^ ,'»■ 58 fit ;.Tj,. *1. ' •4^ From this statement it appears, that Uie an^' ^ cient people of God were governed \xs^ twenty- two kmgs ; nme of^them were approved as ujh right and nseral, and thirteen were censured vi: wicked and mischievous. The years that the good kings reigned, heing added togethc^, amount to three hundred and three ; the reign of the evil king^ lasted two hundred and ten years and a half,' including tfie six years of AtHaliah's usnrnation, being ninety-two years and a half less than^he period of the good kings, ft may also be remarked, that Saul, Abijam, Jehoash, and .Manasseh, though wicked, upon the whole, act- ed properly during a considerable part of their < ' reign ; so that the duration of the good govern- ment was much longer thaii that of the evil. The kings of IsAmI that reigned over the ten tribesmen ^Jl wicked idolaters, therefore they are not reckqned here. . v 85. What ^e the most irUeresting parts of the history of God^s people, after th^ efitablisbmeot of thdr kingly government ? 1. Saul, by his disobedience, provoked thi» Lord to reject him and his house ; andj tbbugh his reign was permitted to continue for some years, Samuel was commanded by God to anoint D>avid to be his successor; 1 Sanpu^ii. 8— >14*V XV. xvi. 2. David, though oidy a young man when ht "WKB anointed^ loon randerad |iiii^eircon^icaoiir~ above hie brethren, by 8layin|^ Goliath, a chain^ pion of the Philistines ; but| m ppoportion m lie / ji jI the an-' , twenty- SB up iired aft lat the amount of the ars and haliah's lalf less lay' also / sh, and >le> act- >f their « g^ovem- le evif.' ;he ten re they f parts »r the ment? Eed/ihe though ir some » anoint 8—14.} rhen hi 59 was esteemed anei tonoflred fey the Deonk of S^ ^Tt ^'^r^-hated, an5 ^JS by ^ ; Jf ^ »fte' he and his follo^ hTbeetf t?tJ^t^^rri^^^.®'^"^'**^«y>^tiredf^8;^^^ ed tr ^^fr^ ^h«n •l^^'^i^^'^"^^ ^ their king, butlSl Ae ^ulV rJTtK '""'"^ "^ Ish-boshethf the si of ^^^A f :?T "^ ''^ '^^t'^een the house S ■ JJ'l'f ? *^.® ***»"«« of Saul during seven vL^' untol Ish-boshefli was betmyed^^muIdereTb^ Jjs own servants ; after whidi I^irid i^^oiirt^ :^^?^««^onour of God,Ey%S^ ark ofGod, with mueh solemnitf, fioSite ^ SS' *?^ f /»«!^ty, to a tabe^^itt^e Itj'^f t '^^?^^on in his own dl cJ &L^ ^!r? "1,^ ^'^^"^"gr pWfor the God of bnr^«.S%^1*PP''^^^ hisgmcious design, Vto El^^ *te honour of building the temSe tL?J«^"'*''^ '"'^°'' conclming Xm ena-^^^^iJ^^^^^^^^ bSg";-« ^( '*.,; ^. After David had obtained much sucdewl; ''»hn '(^ji k cham#^ n as ^ r.'^s^j^fSr ; . ^ idliM ^ ^^. '«»»' -^ •p^K"- -S,* 'i-'''%%^X^'^i^^ :' 60 . . '\-'- '--■'-''■ ■■■■■■ 'H ■■'"■' "'■■'■ ' ' ■*" ' WW, hM offended the Lord, by teducing Balhw ^b% betraying Uriah her husband, and nnm- ' berihg the people of braeL He was afterwards brought to repentance ; but the Lord corre<3t«d him by the rebellion and death of his son Ab- salom, l^ jnany other disorders in his family, and a destructite phigue, which prevailed for . tibree days, among his peojde. 2' Sam. xi. to xxiT. 1 6, Solomon reigned over all Israel i?i peace, and^^was distinguished by wisdom, riches, and hoBour^^He began to build the temple of God in the fourth year of his reign, four hundred and eighty years bdbre the Israelites came out of ^^. Egypt; and finished it in se^en jeam, above »/ thousand years before the birth of the Messiah. He executed other great works, nused his nation to a high degree of outward influence and glory, and exdted th^ admiration of surrounding king* IS ; yet he offended the Lord by leaving his i seal for the true religipn, loving many rtrange ^es, and ooantenancifig their superstitions; id on account of these provocations, the Lord .aised up adversaries to vex him duringithe last years ofhis rei^n. 1 Kingp iii. to xi. 2 Chron. l. %i», EodUitii. 7. Tlw reKgtous declension of Solomon was ftrther punished, in the days of his son Reho- boam, by the revolt of ten of the tribes, which was excited by the harsh and unreasonable an- swer that he returned to their petition for the re- t^|y^Q£^^^^^yyri^,^n^.Jig.. Thus the people of GfiL «ere divided into hostile kingdoms, that were never reunited, md that often vexed each other with dettractiv« wars. The reign of Rehoboam ryS; w^fi 'jf f '■■'_-K?"^jijr- d Biim«< terwurds son Al^ family^ oled for to xxir. ;i peaoe» 1C8) and of God ired mA B out d, above a [VIeanah* b nation id glory, ig king' Ting hit jfttrange •stitiont ; the Lord the laat Chnrn. u mon was >n Rebil BE, wbidi lable an- or there* ileofGod. i 1 mm'^^^^ 61 liat were ich other LebobMUL was also rendered unhappy by Sffisbak, Jdng bf Egypt, who took the cities of Jpdah, and plun- dered tbfe temple of Jerusalem. 1 Kings xii. 1 —84.; xiv. 30. 2 Ghron. x. xii. 1—10.; jriii. «— 17. 8. Jeroboam, the first king of thi tea titbes, .0t kingdom of Israel, established a peculiar kind of idoUtrous worship, as a national religion, on the Wetence of accommodating his subjects, and to keep them from visiting Jerusalem at the stated festivals, or renewing their subjection to the posterity of Pavid. 1 Kings xii. 26--8a#^ # 9. The idolatry that Jeroboam established was - continued, and occasionally increased, during the reign of 18 succeeding kings, of many diflferent fiimilies, during which time the Lord viwted the ten tribes with repeated judgments, and caUed them to repent and turn from their idols ; but^ml they proved incorrigible, he allowed Shalmane^; king of Assyria, to carry them captive, and thus put an end to the kingdom of Israel, after it had es^isted in a state of separation from the kingdom of Judah two hundred and fifty-eight years. 2 Kings xvii; "^^ 10. Many of the kings of Judah were wicked and superstitious; yet in that kingdom idolatry was abolished, genuine religion was revived, and remarkable dehverances from danger were ob* tafned, during the reign of Asa, Jehoshaphat, Hezekiah, and Josiah. 2 Chron. xiv. to xx. xxi x. to xxxii. xxxiv. xxxv. — H ly^Aftertii e d e a i h -iif-Jogigfa/TthyTaaptg"^ of Judah rapidly declined in piety and prosper^ ity ; and at length the temple and city of Jeru- r^ ■^4/ f jj'"-''? i^i ',<^,* sSi-, «; 8»lem wer« burnt, by the Chaldeant, their tW sures and m«7of the iiOiabitants of jS^VwIJ; captivity dunng seventy yew.. Jerusalem was destroyed by Nebuchadnezzar, and an end nut ^ ^•kingdom of Judah, about one hundreS 1„1 thirty.three years after the captivity of the ten thbes, and five hundred and eiXty-eieht 7-B befo.. ^e ^ming of Messiah?7kX TOv. zxv. 2 Chron. xxxvu 1—21. The BaKv the^fobrth year of Jehoiakii,Wt eighTeTfeaw before ^ desljxiction of 4eru«aeni? f%lZ. -^iK. At the end of seventy years. God ex<»imfc. fcT which the Jews were potmiS^o n-t«S^ their own lend, and MbnaattSSgL^!"™ ,*? 18. Sfcoy of tbe Jew. iSSKabiii tkei. »nd„*,^re<«ion rfNehe^iT E^I^lT^ 14^ agg« .. 12-_15. Nehem»hii.toti l«i fi^ Wk r°' '^*'» J«« were bwugS hit- m^ a. ipn- / ''r^^^^ of the f.nmi ompiro, tiU it ww* mbdued by Al«xaBdw the Great During the dominion rf frequently diati afflicted by rel them endured ' holy resoluti-^ they M under which continue wars, and occasioiudly etration, which some of ijitedfiMtness of fiuth and ^i. 85-— 88. At length &mion of the Romans, XT . ": — ^^^ Messiah appeared; but M Nehemiah closed th6 Old Testament history, above four hundred yedrs before the birth of ^^imst, the affairs of the Jews during that pe.. Jjod, must be learned from the books of th^ Maccabees, and the writing^^of Josephus. ch^e^pl^ in reveali4h«« Will to hit ancient people, after the cominenceaient of their regal governm«nt j and in whiU order ifHme did they suooeed one ^mf^r? k2^ T^ T °*?S^ propMOiM^ enable gem to decliire his will by the inspiration of tl Holy .Ghost The <^ief of the prophets si C«We^ one ano^er in th? jSSwing oi^,/ nearly («» caa be discowed. . ^ ^ ^ ^ if li ^^ prophesied during the gre»te?/part of the hfe of Saul, and, as is genemUy sup^Jed, wrote the book of Judges, Ruth» and jfiTlrst 24 chapters of the first book which bearsllis own "*""" * -"- iii. a 4 > L S a m . i i i. SO r 3 I3E a« 2. David was a prophlt as well m akimr, mid WrtemanyofthePisalms. 2 Sam. a^iSiri^ 2. '■tr 64 K ptf'-**. ' » n",; 3. Gad prophG8ilii in'the days of David, anc wrote a histoj oflhis life. 1 Sam. xadi. 6.\ 1 Chroii.xxi.18. xxix.29/ ^ nft^f^r^t^T.^P^"^ **» ^nt« the iM^ks i'i!tSft ^CT "' *'^ ^"^' ^~^- Q f '^^"^^^^n tl»e prophet lived with David and Solotoon, aBd wrote tfieir history. 2 Sam. vii. «q T^Tu ^ Chroni xxix. 29. 2 Chron. ix. ili^' or Eth«,, pW>ph^si^ with ihstru. Tnlf vTr* '^d^^iSetPosed several Psalms. 1 Qhron. «v. Ip5. 2 Chfcn. xxix.80. 1 Kings 1 6. Ahijah and Iddo weri contemribiiy with 8. Azariah and Hanani prpphflBieA to Aa«. 2 Chron. xv. 1-8. xvi. 7-lS!Ar**^ ^ ^ 9. Jehu reprpved Baasha kii| of Israel, and Jehoshapiat fing of Judah; ail the Kr^ afterward encouraged by Jahaziel and rep^^ by thf prophet EUezer. 1 KiliWs xvi. Ll7. Chnmicles XIX. 1-3. xx. 14-l|, 37. *f ^' Ahl' ^f^"^ prophesied befoi^ the death of Ahab. 1 Kings xxii. 8—28. -j^l. EUjah was an eminent prophet in^ day.ofA^andJehosha«hat. fiemeal^ ?* div;nemes,,ge^t.Ah3:andthe^in^r^ «1, confirmed it with ir nnniY miiiicTeiB^ani wns ipgdc iB^an Ui- \ ■r f 65 tiwislatedalivetoheayen, I Kings x^.t92^K.ing8 ii. 11. ^ 12. Elisba succeeded Elijah i» prDphesyiog to Israel, and working miracles. He Jived till tb« reign of Joash, the Mng of Israel, and Ama»ab, kingof Judah. 2 Kings ii. 9, to xiii, 13. Jonah lived about the tim^ of AmassUli, king of Judab. He prophesied to the city of Nineveh, and wrote an inspired book* Jonah i. 1. 14. Amos nrophesied and wrote his book, in the days of iMwah king of Judahl Amos i. 1. 15. Hosea prophesi^ and wrote in the days of Uawah, Jotham, Ahw, and Hezekiah. Hofc 1. 1. *. ' i;; _-, 16. Isaiah flourished and wrote hi^ eyangeljcBl prophecy in the same period with* Hosea. Isa. i. 1. ^J^: ^^^ ^^ coptemporwy w|tb Isaiah. 18. Nahum prophefied against Nineveh^ as is supposed, about the time when Sennacherib in- tended to destroy Jerusalem, in the leign of Heaekiah. Nahum i. 1, 9 — 18. ^^ 4 i /^ ,T . - 19. Joel wrote about the time of Manasseh. 20. Zephaniah w^t« iii'tbd iim Zeph^i. 1, lSi-'»'>H -■--■ -^^^ 'l^^/- ^■.^^.'-Ayi 21. Jeremiah prophened from the days of Josiah, till after Jerusalem was destroyed by the Chaldeans. Jeremiah i. 1^-^ 82. Habakkuk prophesied near the commeni^ ment of the Babylonish captivity ^ Hab. i. 1>-.IL ~~m DanieF floimshed m Babyl the time of the captivity. Dan. i. ion during all • > •1, jE^ V.y w t ~-^ — ^^t^il^t. V .^. W jliiifbUKi'!^tiltit^^>'iL' 'A«!WfeA«!t«i'»«»h^-— i-*.^* i:i- ,# 66 ..f?f-. \r^ 24. Obadiah wrote his prophecy after the de- struction of Jerusalem. Obad. 10,11. 26. Bzekiel prophesied during part qf the oj^yity. Ezelk. i. h '■ ^ ":' " '■ ■ V " [ "■: ■ f ;i:j aS^ H^sgpi praphesied to the Je^s after their return from c sp t i ii ty, wmA eBomiged them to rebuild the temple. ^ Hag. i. '27. Zecfaariah wrote his book about the same time, with HaggaL — Zech. i. 1. V 28. Makchi, the last of the Old T^HStament propnels, composed his book some time after the restoration of the temple, and when the zeal of the Jews had considerably declined. Mai. iii. 7—16. [The learner may derive much lyiitaii^ in * understanding the prophetic liooks, by com- •/y paring them with the Old Testament his- tory of the periods in which they Mrere se- ▼erally written, and to which the passages ;^ just now quoted refer;] d7. What were ttie principai things that the prophets foretold concerning the ex- i>ected Messiah and his kingdom; an<| wherein were they accomplished f The Old Testament prophets foretold, 1. That the Messiah should be a partakeir <# ^ the divine nature. Ps. xlv. 6. His apstles re- ~ presented him as God over all, blessed for ever. * Ilom.i!k.6. V -|t- ii it il l I ne suouiuire y> -* -• &m ■^i> A 7. He is superior to the angels, as thf wrih^ gotten of the Father. Heb.1.4— 6. \ e< m J^4-p^Up-.,<}r>-J^^-i '^j^,-"C,i /-^P^^^^^^ " wk< 67 t <• * A 3. Thatahis Divine Messiah should have a human nature and birth, so as to be the broker of his poplei^ Isa. «. 6. Ps. xxiL 22 wl ♦ I part o/fles\and blood, in ^Sk^L„f^^^^ *»ke his brethren. Heb.ii. U— 17. "^ "*^® Datrd^tu'li! We'r tSit^H^"* ^' ^'"Z nf no«i/ Li- *^*"* ^^ **« was made 5. That he shonW be bom of a vinrin. "la. Tnl: J*'*^'*^****"*^ **® *»«"» '« Bethlehem of ^;t«..ar«;«^"Lrjsre,fc of je«d«.ce, to bo t.^ed « BeftlehJT K of 7.^5^*' the benighted infabitanto of the J«,4 of Zebu^un and Na|.htali, ahoold be early feTom* ^f 'S^eif th^rnn-^MrtS: '.::: 9. That he dioald faUy dediw the meMi«(4': £ ^ T»»t he ihooldperfMBtMtonisbing works imi^kiiiimaMMiiiti»i^, ,iv 68 of tiiftrcy* fea. *xxy«'5; p. 4, 6. JesiM con- firmed his testitoony bjr ttiaftT wondefM ftud beneficial works. Lidce vii. 19—23. Matt. Tiu. 1 1. That he sfaonld cdrfially obejr afl the di* vine law. Ps. xl. 6— &- His meat was to do the willof the Father, and he persevered till it Was finished. John iv. 84. ix. 4. xvii. 4. 12. That his report should not be gefierailjr belwv^d by the Jews. Isa. liii. I. vi,9, 10. This was mpurnftitty accomplished. Jttnn xii. 37—41. 18. That he should be despised apd rejected, as destitute of beauty, and unable to bestow sal- vation. Isa. liii. 2, 8. The Jews were offended at him, aad treated him with contempt and in- sult. M«k vi. 2, 8. Luke i v. 22;— 29. John yiii. 48--59. \,-i 14. That htf should enter Jerusalem it Inumjph, ti a king and Saviour, Vet in lowly ciiclimstan- ees, fiding on an ass. Zech.ii.9. He did so, being attended by a great multitude, who horn- * ouMd him with joyful acclamations. Mat. xxi. 1—9. Luke xix#28— 40. Id. That the Jews and Gentiles, ^th theif nders, should combine to oppose his reign. Pb. g. 1—8. To fulfil this, both Herod and Pontius Pilate^ ifHi the Gentiles and the people of Is- ^ ,^el, 'jfe^ilfathered together against him/ Aet» .iir "1%^ he sfaotihl be sold for thirty piece»^^ ^ ' f 'a-*"'w;S*(>t3r; 69 :*^-. P8. ntitiir Act» (! t ■ ■ ',■■ * \s Judas, whom he had honoured and trusted ag^ .2M6? ^ ^^t'^yed-Wm. John xiiiri^ . !..^!f ■ J?!* ^® f^"^^^*^ ^® »°"**^>^ and his flo4^ -scattered from 4iim. Zech. ifiii. 7. When his t?f^"T^ ?"''?r*'^^» ^^ '^^^ ^^S«P1«8 forsook him^andfled. Matt. xxvi. 31, 56. S?!! v ^*-^*^?»- 12. xxxT, II. Mwiy bare fo^wjtoess against him. Markw.^SL^ SiW. lliat he should be sUent as a lamb before his accusers. Isa. liii. 7. When be imvl hemently accused before Pildke and H«rod. he ijnswered nothing:. Matt, xxyii, 11-14. Luke k.^'J'?"?' *'®.*^*^^^ weekly suflfer hii^sel ^buffeted and spit upon. Isa.i.6. H^ mocked and aM in Ad Aiost barbuntts ner. Ma^. xxir67, 68. xxvii. 26— 30 _22. That his hi^as «id his feet should be ftk^. «!?f«^ wK*"'- *^- ^'J?"^ "-^l his feet w^ nailed to the cross on w& he was alaj wx. 15— l^xxr^5. f 2a That he should be nuia] ffessow. Isa. liii. 12. ^e was W^iev«s. Mark xr. 27, ^» 84. That his enemies jho^^toKPSj computed 1^ .John. xix. 23,^ 24*, ^ ^ t 'if#^,i s%A\ -^ v^'j JEpha tiiuis- . 1 between Jto^ «v*j : * : -F ■' .:>t-!5 -/ ..^^. '*^" ,.';^isi,l^.*^y,- ^j* '^ i^^-^tamtMUiMMi. % ■^'3 %\ That 4^1 H r ffUllS ?lW*** ^nemiei should give JbM gNMWB vin^gil tqt, drink. I* IxiB^Si^W IS^ rr'"'-.^'- xxii. 12-17. Thi8 wi ^ itt the most sav^^ manner. Marfeiv. ^ ,- and mocked (.7^ '^Tv "^^o^e *•"> crucified tificatinn K^ £,•*!, -It* r, o»nere obtam JUS- m 12^ nl±i /^ ^\^' ^ '^^ ^ •' 1 » '«Sft-<9» ^ t? ^Viv*^« »* ,'i'' ■^Tsa' ;»<°''''S5?PiSs ^; '**i*'*i»«««»«i*««^^ I H-^".-'- ;''"i^'"T'"'^'*^*'^'.i^*- ' S iv. * fif' 17 ?u*^'' honour our Lord was ex- of f »..'o «^^ , . ^ *• ^ "6 accomphahment rfw'. <^ F»«'«>aUed hioi to be the Head ij^XTA "^ P"',»» «"»«?• -Oe' him, nmte men ,n knowlldge. peace, and holmefs. ;!^ f ^'"•. "« wconalee enemiee to God ^i2 it . t.^*^'- Rom. xi, 2^2. ^ ^h^^^ *°^ all his saints together with aig^S g" - ' ga ■#■ ;/ '^t4*«HI«»B*.«.t4 i.wi,«,. * 1 J* 'VJ pie. Ps. d was ex- 13. £ph. sare the tlishment e. £ph. the King/ Pt. iu he Head der him. leiais, and holiness, to (God is erosg, them as le truth. pon his Ifhte^us- ity con- near in 11—21. 8 of the disper- • Hx. 20, expert- er with ig the ^ 73 _^\Thathe shall feed 'his redeemed as their bhepherd, and grant them complete and endless feUcity. Ezek. xxxiv. 23—29. Jesus is the good Shepherd of all his people, and t^ey derive eteryal hfe from him. John x. 1 1—28. Rev. vii. 88. Whose hppearing did the prophets announce, ae the Me88iah'8/o'-«ni?»»i6r, sent to prepare his way ? l.^The Lord promised to send his messenger, ' in the spirit and power of Elijah or Elias, the % ' pronhet, to go before him and prepare his way. MaL m. 1 iv. 5. This was fulfilledby John the Uaptist, whose conception and birth, were dfstin- guished by the restoration of the spirit of pro- phecy among the Jews. He was fillSd with the HoJy Ghost from his mother's womb, that he imght be the prophet of the Highest Tand he was afterwards acknowledged as the promised Elias by the Messiah himself. Luke i. 11— 17, 67-aa. Mat. xi. 7—14. xvii. 10—18. ^ 2. It was foretold, that, before the full revela^ tion of th^ divine glory, this messenger should . preach m the wilderness, imd that his ministry/ Should r produce an extraoidinaiy commotion 23n? P P'pfessing people, by convincing, alarming, reforming, and comforting them, so m ^ M!I&*°f'*P*[^*^®'"^"^^ **»« appearing of the ^^SSt *^.*^\ ^-^' Mai. iv. 6.*John^was ac- i«^i ^^€^«^^,.. i 4a8Mi^ «md:^ent fort h iraprophet: time before the ministry of the Mewiah ipnc^d. H^ preached chiefly invthe wi^er- *ic ■^4.' n ^^^ T4 ' '"^Pi'' '^fT* ^ 5X' ,Tl fe#f #! ^ i^"r"*^''"*'^y* "^joiced in hiJ %: 39. How did John the Baptist /«^/ bis Ministry 80 as to prepare the way of the Messmh by announcing the approach of the •^^^TJ ^'' ^^'•»*^*«'* dispensation of grace? I.-J' ^^^^^^^'^ *J»e Jews to rapentipoe, or a re- igious ohwge of yiews, dispositiollid notice in prospect of the apprctechiTg kiSm ^h^ , Ten under the i^ign o/^the Mefsiah^ Matfiitt^ rem«^T^ ^«J5«>ple to repent, heship^ toffl. L^''r'''^^V««» «»d admonished them S Ah^ ^^ ^'*«t'«ff in th^ir fle8l(# relaticS %JIe exhorted theni that made profenion of ,,%f fonh^t he good frnita of new «,d hil/obedieC! ' iffiK ?!L?^«??^*'<^"»«> tad awfiil pun- Z o1Wir'*1i V i"^™ "f'he remit ^h A *fr Tr *'"' "f *«" tw'"* baptiied |1\!m^^* k. theMessiah'^t , w^.;J" **^ ^' •ttpeHoTtolKSel^ in bis pertK>n«nd ministry, and taught thepipl^ to I :ed in his Jb be ft%, tiifii his of iHe 1 of the •W' T ■N (T ■^ 1 Ot a re- 4-s, )ractice, of he»f t.iii.a' > sharply a them 'elation > iMftt* Bion of inging iience^ il pun- Nrt.iii. ion of remis- f>ti«ed »t. iij. "W. \ 75 believe in him and seek his approbation. Matt, iii. 11, 12, Luke iii. 15*^18. John i. 6—8, 15 --27, Acts xix. 4. , / 6. He expressly pointed ont Jesus of Nazar- eth, and introduced him to the attention of ^e Jews, as the Messiai^ promised to their iathck; and he honoured Jesus with the highest oom» mendation before the people, as the Lamb of God, and the Saviour of .sinners, whom the Father had acknowledged by a voice from heaven as his only Son, and visibly anointed with the Holy Ghost. Joh% i. ^9-^36. iii. 25-^86. 7.'°He enforced his ittinistry by living as a pat- tern of tempeiunce, diligence, and holiness ; by, Itedlastly maintaining hu testimony concerning Jesus, recommending him to the Jews, and re* *oioing in him, notwithstanding many tempta- ^ns ; and by patiently enduring a tedious im« _ risonment on account of his iaithfulness, until he finished his course, by suffering a violent, but honourable death, for righteousness' sake. IVfat. iii. 4. John iii» 35—80. Mark vi. 16—29. PART IV. i-^i-'-*Mk '-.* ^F THE FBR80N AND UBDJATIOK dP Jjikri ^ CHBXST. Mk: ' 40; What account do the Seriptowit gh)# ^__-l .Jl... . —,—.-„, ^ — „ ;;=;: =5= . .^ . I- — P . ,. ^ S=^ n bis h to 1 , iyS.;-" ;../^>:> , % ., , ■.-■"/T;"' ■■.M.^:W:i^^^^^ 1 76 ,,*V^'fJf/"»T.^.' 1. Before the Meseiah was conceived in th. S""" »!"»». he h-"! another S of . "„~! **n- ■ ^..'V^'Ty r'-»Xr.- Vl'T', ' "?■ , ftS'Wi^r.*' 'u' * r ;p-» ^»i ••tji s J r.v^Trv Miitt.xi.27. Lukexxlv.45. IJohn v. 20. Mark li. 6^12. Col. iii, 13. John i. 14, 16. 2 Cor. xii. 9, Col. ii. », 10. , ■ ' f. He has power and authority to n^% Uie* ^ead, and judge the world, John y. 21—23, 26. -^29. Phil. iii. 20, 21. Rer. xx. 11^13. Ma^. xxT, 31-*~41. Rom. ;riF. 10—12. ^ 8. He is the Author of eternal life, and the Ob« ject of the heavenly and eternal felicity of hif people, John v. 24—26. ; x. 28, ; x?ii. 22-^4 Phil. 1. 23. 1 The«. iF. 17. Rev. xxi. 22, 23. 9. He 18 the Object of the supreme confideu<9^ \y^*J2l* ^^ ^<>^« of li»8 people. Phil. iu. 7, 8, 20. ITW. i. 1. Heb. iii, 6, 14. 1 Peter i. 0.' i- 10. He is represented as the proper .object of the religious^ worship and obedience of m^n, and even of the angels. Matt, xxviij. 19, 1 Cor. xi. 23—26.; i.2. 2Cor.xii.8. Epb,vi.23. 2Thess. 11.18, 17, Rom.xiv,%la Heb,id. Rev.i.6^ '..-;■*-■ ' : ^/^ ■.■ i^i*:-.'-. ^;..^:- - ■ ■- ■ .^' : i' ''■■*. ^ -'''•■' M^husimi ^ra<^ did the Son of God appear; or, what are his qffkes^ and reto- Horu td his people ? ^'I'-i'^-f^t^v' '^'^-'"^■^ ,-'^^^ 1. He appeared as the Mediator and Surety of the newcovenant^»etweenGod and men. 1 Tim. .11.5. Heb. ix4la,:Mi. 22. • 2. He can^e^iiiiJi^Redeetrrer and Saviour ol the lost. Isa. Ixvl6.' John iv. 42. Luke xix, 10, 3. He became the servant of his Father, apd m Miai ^ ter of the iftfcnmci siom ~^~i^-i^ ^om, XV. 8. 4. He eaipe ^m Qfld t^ d^lnre his i^l tq n- ^ >'' *j?'J«!" "»! 78 ^m% ^ ..= *!/• »«.'■ covenant, tlie Amen, the feithful^nd true Sit - 1^' ^f?V*»r^P^«'^« *>^ *»»« gospel piifeL^n' ' « J* ^^J^ ^? ^** Wi^ Priest, the Forenitf: ' oi.t'J?*V^ the iJbmpassionate Fiien4 andPhvgii 'S^Dl^^/T' *^-? l*T'" «'d Judge of Sf • ". W. Ref:xvii. 14. Matt. ii.6. l4.'^k^"^- .^^42 Whathaa the Son of God done for t^e salyauon oflort Binners ? '^ . ... , 2. He was made under the law tk.* u- • i -it. "aV."±te ^ffi -- -^ lt,i ■f' r" ■ N • ' V*' >w^.. A^^^'^T^" ^w 79 great Pro- )f the n^w true wit- >rofe88ioD. > Rev. iii. .:•■'■■ ■ '■■ ■,;-' « Forerun- ; jMt. 14. i^Physii se of sin. and the jr. o. ' shop <& • B Kinr >£ of hiV . Heb? le hr ^>.;, r part latnre atnre. >= '■yol- indS~ ■It, '^-.^ ,/ /.. Ji •\'*' 9. He^toii^ified the It^w^ by yielding com- plete and conslfwt obedience, even unto death; i m the room and stead of his people, that, by his obedieace, thejr might be made righteous. John xv«. 4. Phil. ii.8. Isa.xlii. 21. Rom. v. 18, 19. ^ 4. He suffered t^ accursed death of the cross, and offered himself a sacrifice, without spot, unto God, as the substitute of the guilty, that he might bear their sins, redeem, them from the curse of the law, purge their consciences from guilt, unite them together in peace, reconcile ^them unto God, and securfe for them the enjoy- i naent of every new-covenant blessing. 1 Pet. ft. a^; iii. 18. Gal. iii. 13, 14. Eph. ii. 18—16. Heb. , IX. 13— 161; x^lO, 14-^19. ■ , : 4 Jjp* He arose from the dead to give assurance df his people)!, justification, and entered his Father's heavenly temple by his own precious bloodi that he might there appear in the presence of God to represent, them, and make continual intercession for them, as their High Priest, pnd prepare suitable mansions for theirJnal reception and accommodation., Rdm.pf25. Heb. ix. 12, 24.; vii.24— 26. Jokn xiv.^,^ ; • s ,' 6* He ascended to sit at the ri^ht han^ of God, that, as ii Prince, a Saviour, and the Head over all things to (j^is body the€hurch, he might 1 ^stow sMvation^fbn rebellious men, by giving tbem apost^i and other ministers, 'to proclaim * H £^ wwr of salvation, and by sending down tiw^^ - .. | Holy Spirit to render the gqspelVectual. Acta' '^ Ji^ ^. K ph. i ^fflui r 8 * ^g, Job a xvi. 7 ■ • ^ '" \^\ , MS ■•■♦ ■M V» ■» '^.^ 0' K'i' 41 *^v#' ■^ U^ i m ^')i iiV""' *-.' :M „'jj.i i> ''•-^ ''•^ 'j' Til ^""^ " t"'^ ««*«fe arfrW i f | - | fa iil (i |> j l D»! .a aWMBHOw ''S'^'^^s'w;'^*!^^? ^■j.\,'~ ».■/ 80 43. Can you give a mor6 particular ac^ count of the conception and birth of JegM Christ? , iously conceived by the power of the Holy S DaU? **T'''"^ of a virgin of the posterity-^ ot Uavid, who was named Mary. Matt i 18 Luke i. 27, 31, 34, 35. ^ Matt, 1. 18. Mkwl^ "^""S^Viion of Jesus ti^as annouiiced t6 wZi.^r*u^i\^^'^^*"&«J Gabriel; and tO Joseph, who had been espoused to he^ for the ItT^ f P^^^tingr her chai^ter, by the angel Matt i. I%r "^ '"'^"- ^^^ ^' ^-^• 3. By the superintending providence of God, who overrules tie designs of princes for the «?^ Zf ^ hI^T °^*^" o^'* word"jowph and Ma^ SZasf R ^^ * ^''''' ""! ^^ A^gustus,^ Homan Emperor out of Nazareth in GiJilee, ntfA^'f^' ""l^l^^^^^^^^^* the ancient dty of David their father; and while they Were tS« Jesus was born, but in circumstancT of gSrt |u^ indigepte and humiliation. LulH. -'•'Ife ■'.:•:•"■ ^^ . <■'''■ 'r'^ V''"' r ^4i. matiB revealed concerniiig Jesug, ftwn the time pf hi. birth, till ibe coo^ ' BHUioement of fa||pub>ic ministry ? /^ '^f efl mat inirfiil ntm^» 1,%. ^Jji^^^ y|- jyj^g|^_^ certain pious shepherds, #ho were m the .JL^i;.- »'t . ', »» itfKi »i ; Sl^,f. .4 IWllilHini ^ •^■iJZ" \ ,f • cular jic- of Jd8l|S ' \B mimcii«i the Holy .^ posterity '^ latt.i. 18. otinced t6 I; and to it fot the the angel 26— lo. > ofGo4, T the ac- indMary stas, tfa«^ Galilee, it city of re tliKBro^ of grett Luke ii. ?el«, to ^e field ^- ... I .1* 81 by night, keeping watch over their flock. They immediately went and saw the blessed babe, made known the words of the angel, as the ground of general interest, and glorified God for aU the. things that they had heard an^ seen. Luke II. 8 — ^20. 2. Jesus was afterwards visited by a company of wise men from the East, who were directii by a miraculous star to the house where he was. On seeing the blessed babe, they fell down be- fore him, worshipped him, and honoured him with costly presents. Matt. ii. 1—12. 8. At th,e afire of eight days, he was circumci- 8«d, and named Jesus, a Sarionr, accoiding to the premus direction of th^ an^el Lukeii. »l.;i.81. Matt.L21,25. > f 4. At the wre of forty days, the period of h(a mothers punfication, Jesus was bK>ught to Je- rusalem, ^d presented unto the Lonl in the temple. On that occasidn, hisjnother offered i sacnfice corresponding with liar humUe gte« tion; ^ Simeon and Anna, who had long wait6d for the consobtion of Israel, were in that instant, bixjught into the templ^ by the Holy Uhost, and directed to recognise iFesus as the expected Saviour, to glorify God for folfilUnff liw ancient promises, and to make known the wyful event to aU thein tiiat lookedior redemp. ^n^ ^^m, J^,jA,2,^^ 5. Ai HeftMl Oitf Id^ of Jttdea goiurhf:* tU diiW J«Blli to put him to deaii;' his pwenS S*^. ^^^ ^y »n an«»l to carry him into fcgypirtft continue tl^ until ^ duaUi gf^ V*:- ^i'Jv^*'., - n' lili M i Bll l Wlltrl i l i -N ^at murderer. Being afterwards called back in- formor *^:? ''^•f"!?' they returned to their former residence-^m Nazareth. Matt. ii. 13-23 6 Jesus w^ early signalized by his wisdom lem at the fe^t of the passover, when he wa» Tl'VT''^^'^^^* ^^ t^"'*^d in th^ templ^ hstened to the doctoi^ of the law, 7nd Xd k^r ^rlr'^'*'. ^ i^ ««*°°^«h a» that heaid t% ^tt^.^!?'*'^ of his mother, he returned to^Njzareth, sulgected himself to his parentT S?il* *»?;^ea.ed in-wisdom «nd staturefS m fev0ur w^ God and man. Luke ii. 40^1 7j ffe afterwards lived privately kth his mi rents in Naz^eth, till the thirtieth year of EL m^a^ *T '''^'^P^J ^^ sqpposed father, was a carpenter, Jesus quietly foUo^ed the same u«e! ii.''- t???-°* * , ""^ familiarly called the Car^ Cr *l ^1 early acquaintances. Luke iii. jjL^ Matt»xiJil56. Mark vi.3. -^^^ M4w was Jesus Cbriat anointed ^ni pr^red for executing his puWic work ? *o, '^ 7^ ^PtH '" •^**''^»"' by'his for^runr Wr. ■Slarkj.9. Matt.iii.l3— 15. the Holy Ghost, which descended from heave* ma i^le 8toj»e like a dove, and remained on; Ip. Matt. HI. 16. John i. 82-~84. • HI ^t T *"P^«t^ »>7 the Father with th« H^ly Ghost, wtoch was given to him withnn^ Uiwuiufe, w^the^pirit ^of Bn4«J«^ior3 V I.-'? 1 te&/-'*i'j X' ^ ^ 4- y ,; w •*i >#"",-. * ' I'backin- ' to their ' i. 13--23. s wisdom D Jerusa- n be was I temple, nd asked lat heaid retiurned parents, •e, being 40—52. his j^ ] trof hi» T, was a me use- he CaiM Viii.j8%., rk? breniii. [odhp bearea, led oQ - ? »Ad ' V 83 the fear, of the Lord."^ Acta x. 38. John iii»84» J«a.xi. 1—3.; Ixi. 1—3. Luke iv. 16—21. 4. He was honourably acknoMedged and ap- proved as God's beloved Son, by the audible tes- J^^^JJ ..^^^ ^^^^^^ ^^««* heaven. M«tt.iii. 17. Mark 1. 11. 2 Pet.i. 17. . . J ^. He was commissioned by thPFather to declare his will, and furnished by him with a message to be communicated to men, and with authority to perform miraculous works sufficient tacpnfirmtheihlfbofit. John vfi. 16. xii.49, 30. XIV. 10. V. 36. xvii. 7, 8. ^ ! . 6. He was -tried by the most formidable an4 diversified temptations, which he steadfastly en-^ . dured without sin; that, by his own experience ofsuflFenng, he might be qualified to pity and succour them that are tempted. Mark i. 12. 13, Luke ,v. 1—13. Matt.iv. l-ll. Mfeb. ii. 17, 18. IV. lo. ^ 46. How was Jesus chiefly employed during the time of his nainistry'.? < 1. He wen^ about all the cities and village* Plthelandoflsrael doing good, by teaching in their synagogues, preaching- the gospel of the kingdom to muHtitudes that followed him, heal- ing eveiy kihd of sicknes^ and woricing many othtfr miratles to recommehd and confirm his ^'TT. i^«^t^J-^-^att. iv. 23-^25. ix. 35. Mark i. 34-^39.. . "-™^ HecidledBomeof his hearers from a state of spiritual darkness ^4 (corruption, to b*. hit genuine dmcipletahd »pb»tjet;''^h^ priyat^ly i^ . M \. i Ji.U4"j,,- «, *, 84 peaW And expounded his ptiblic disconraes to ^}ke^ when they were by themselves, instructed them to preach his gospel to others, gave them pawet to confirm their] docti»;i0 by working imclesi and encouraged tbei^^ by the most perfect and amiable example, to learn of him and follow him. Matt. ^, 18—22. x* xi. 25—80. xui. 10—18, 51. Maiic iv. 10, 11, 34. John xiit 12-^17. lPet.ii.21— 23. 47. By what parabks did Jesus teach liu hearers and disciples, the more e£Pecta* ally to excite their attention, assist their understandings impress their hearts, and lax his words in their memory ? I. By the pambles of the things which defile a man, the little child, the fleshly and the new hirth, the wind that bloweth where it listet^ the blind leading the blind, the good and the bad trees, he taught the natural depravity of the human heart, and the necessity of a radical change of disposition produced by th^ Holy Spirit, Matt. XV. 10—20. xviii. I-^. John iit t—S. Luke Ti. 39— 45. 3. By the parables of the barren fig-tree, the great supper, the two sons, and the wicked hus- bandmen, he pointed out the fatal consequence! to which all those are exposed who reject th^ gospel ; and> warned his hearers to repent oftheif siiHi, and spwdily comply with his Sivine'^^C pge of salvation, lest God should be provoked to take his word of grace firom them, and sudden* ■4 -*Tt ■ 85 ly ipflict deserved punishment. Luke xlii. 1 — 9. otir. 16— ;24. Matt.xxi.'SS— 44// - 8. By the parables of the lost sheep, the good shepherd, the ten pi^es of silver, the prodigal son, and the two debtbrs, he manifested the gra- cious-design of his coming into the world, his boundless condescension and compassion towards lost and miserable sinne^, and his willingnets and ability to save the most helpless and unwor- . thy. Thus he encouraged the guilty, ^ho were« ready to perish, to repent, and apply to\him for pardoning grace,^nd to draw near to the\ Father of mercies to obtain all the privileges of tiis dear/' children. Matt, xviii. 10—14. John x. 1—161 Luke XV. 1 — 24. vii. 36—^0. * 4. By the parables of the treasure hid in the / .field, the pearl of great price, the builder of a tower, the king going to make war, and the good salt, he taught his heariers the necessity of seek- ing the knowledge and enjoyment of himself, in . f>reference to every other object ; and of reso- utely fo^aking all things for his sake, and counting- them loss, that they might win him and be rouxid m him. Matt< xiii.44. Luke xir. 85—85. • _ 5. By the parables of a wedding, the Pharisee and publican, the elder son, and the labourers, he exposed the abominable nature of ambition &nd self-righteous pride ; foretold their fatal con- sequences, and encouraged his disciples to com- ^ bine sted&st obedience with jdeep humility, be- A »» « f\^A « mJ mnr. T .. l .^ Ir .. rf 11 . . .. :!! n ■fero God and roon. Luke irv. 7— IL ky iii. 9 V. ■f^U. xy. 25^82. Matt.3(x. 1— .16. ,., '« iIk % 4be parables of the importuniiti%e *" fh& ? c y fcnd widow, he taught hia disciples the necessity and utility of fervent, frequent, and pereeyeriiiff prayer. Luke xi. 6-13. xviii. 1-^. ^ 7. By the parables of seed cast into the ground, > a grain of mustard-seed, leaven hid in meal, an old garment, and old bottles, he explained the almost imperceptible conimencement,^nd grad- ual progress bf genuine godliness; and the pro- priety of supporting and encouraging the weak, by treating them with mildness, forbearance and patience* Mark iv. 26—32. Matt xiii. 31—38. 8. By the parables^ of the dutiful and unmer- ciful servrfnts, he taught^ Christians faithfully to rebuke their brethren when they offend them, and sincerely and repeatedly to foigive Uose that profess to repent. Luke xvii. 1—10. Matt, xvm. 15—35. . _ 9. By the pantbles of the foolish worldling the unjust steward, the rich man and l.ilaani8,^ and the merciful Samaritan, he taught hiiTttis- CTples to avoid covetousness, to withdraw their affections from earthly things, to hoiioar the Ldrd and relieve the indigent with their tem- poral substanccj and to lay up for therUselves an enduring treasure in heaven, so as to have their heart and conversation there alsd. Luke xii. 18 . •—84. ; xvi. ; X. 80^—37. 10. By the parables of the sower and sged, the wheat and tar^ the net and £shea, the vine ^d branches, the wise and ibolish virgins, the MB pottndj and the s everal tal e nts, th^ah a op = *nd the goats, Jesite shewed that the gospel pro., diices variom different efftcH oa.theieTendekts- .i'" ••»#^- <• ■r» l^'1|&iil&.)£,-XSlUJh-,£ V.I k» 1 c ) those >. Matt. 1 *^ M that hear it ; that^ a certain propi^rtion of hypocrites may. be expected to associate with true disciples in the visible church till the end of the world; that genuine believers abide in Christ by faith, so as to receive grace out of his fulness, and bear much good fruit unto God ; that at the end of the world, Jesus Christ the righteous Judge shall separate all hypocritical and bairen professjirs from among his disciples, expose their secret wickedness, and bani^ them from his presence into endless torment; and that alKhis renewed people shall then be gathered, perfected, honoured before the universe, intro- duced into X\i$ kirigdom of their Father, and there be for ever blessed with the celestial prese^ice .and joy of ^heir Lord. Matt, x^Sa— 9, 18—80. 87—48, 47—60, John xv. l-»mLuke xix. if —27. Matt. XXV. ' ."■ 11. % the parables of the fi|^-tree, the vigi- lant householder, the faithful and' the. evil ser- vants, Jesus taught his discipJeg^to avoid spirit- aal security, sloth, self-indulgei^ce, and \8trife ; wid constantly to watch and prepare for the end of this life, and the second coming of the Lord iirom heaven. Matt. xxiv. 82— 5L Luke xii. 88—48. . . . >^^ I . 48. What other discourseg of J^iis ure most ftiHy recorded ? V l.''He preached concemi rGiod,~ana tbe^only^ , fiO^lj warned singers of _^ exposed; Mod gmoff himseif, ae tfcf Sbiiv m^i fae'faith-^ r to irhich they iiiiiii«l tbes to \: ;«■ 'h* com unto him by fiuth, to obtain union and co«,- m«n,an with him, the Holy Spirit, the light of true, knowledg^e the liberty of the childfen lifp M^ ^"^""Tu '^^."'•'•^^tion' and everlasting lite. Mat. XI. John vi. 26—69. iv. 10-^2 vii 14--38. xii.23^50.; viii..iii. 13^21 }J: A **'i^^* ?'' ^''^'^'P^^" ^« «^^y the peculiar laws of his kingdom, as the harrow but sSre way to happiness, and cautioned them to take heed ofthfe^rejudices, hypocrisy, pride, ambition, cov- etousness, and extortion of ,|h« Pharisees, Scribes Jawyers, and other worldly men. Mat. v. vi. vil: xu. xxiii. Luke vi. 20—49. xii. 1—12 fvnlk^^"^"* ?"* ^'^ ^'^^^^^ ^P««t^««» and seven- ty other disciples, to go two and two before his face* to announce the approach of his kingdom ; and gave them suitable authority and instnictions foV ^eir temporary mission. Mat. x. Luke x. 1 — tAm^i^^/T**'^^,-®^®'*'"*^*^**" «^tl»e city and temple of Jerusalem, and the slaughter ofdisnL »;v^;:.^^*^*°*^f.*^*^ Wsdisciples, before his death, ^ revving his person and character to them ' w^th pecuhai. plainness, and giving them many „ precious and seasonable promises. John xiv. xv^ ,6. He confirmed the faith of his disciples, af- and his side, and by expounding and applying ht .^y^Tf °^ ^™ '^^^^^^ "t concern nf 49. What were those mirqcki xv]»^^ .! I s • XXL XIU. 5LJ 7. had I 11- 8. ( to hi t Matt %. »,v>*;s ,» ■wt 'Kr* 89 le^ae performed to confirm 1||Plrord, and of which a particular account is given ? 1. By his miraculous power, he fiirnished sea- sonable provision for the bodies of many. John ii. 1—11. Matt. xir. 15—21. xr. SI2~-d8. Luke ▼. 1—9. John xxi. 1—12. 2. He miraculously foretold and orer-ruled va- rious natural events, and free actions of men. Mat. xvii. 24—27. xxi. 17—20. Mark xi. 1— «, xiv. 12—21. 8. He walked on the stormy waves, and <»lm* ed the tempest with his word. Mat. viii. 23— 27, xir, 22—33. ^ 4. He over-awed and controlled his enemies. John ii. 18—17. Matt. xxi. 12, la John xviii* 1—6.. ^ 6. He expelled demons from the bodies of many, and restored those/who had lon^ been oppressed with them to health and a sound mind. Mat. viii. 28—34. ix. 82, 33. xii. 22. xv. 21—31. livu. 14 * —18. 6. He instantaneously cured every kind ly disease and defect. Matt. viii. 1—17. 8, 20-80. xii! 10L_lS. xi,. 1, 2. xx. XXI. 14. Mark vi. 53— 56. viii. 22— 26/ Luke xju. 11-^17. xiv. 1—6. xvii. 11— 19. xxii.50, 51. John V. 1—9. ix*l— 7. 7. He restored unto life several persons that had been dead. Matt. ix. 18, 23.-:26. Luke viir. 11 — 17. Jo hn xi. " ,'ii H o. Me imparted the power of working miracles to his apostles^ and to seventy other disciples. Matt. at. l,a xiv. 28— 31. Luke x. 1, 9, 17-~20; i^^. f\^ '.'^h *yb<.^'! ' '^.•■ / / fr-'" • *• X * 1 • ■ • a "'> - ■ t. ■. ( .- _ 1 ', / 1 \ .1 1 _„;J ., '■1 • y Q '■ 1 1 " ■ e»' , 1 I 1 ; ' r f 1 (i , «- * • ■ .>■'■ / / , ' / / ; / / 1_ X * 1 t? * " " ' \ ■ " ^ . ' .»■ ■• ' ■> ■ ■ • " . -V ^- ' '■^^ft^ ^^ V • ■ , /^ tj^k^^w^y^ 1 ^^fb^j^^jyi^ ", n '0 ^ ^ if. ■ 1." W r IMAGE EVALUATION TEST TARGET (MT-3) 1.0 I.I ■^ lU 122 2.0 Hi U u 14.0 il.8 L^mu iL ■WW" H io tog ra ph ic ^Sdfflices CorporatHin i< ^ / ■ J ■• I 23 WIST MAIN ITIIIT WnSTIR,N.Y. MHO (7l«)t7a^S0a '^ \„i i',,-i.^&tla ..4>^\, ' *t^ { 7*Ji. 90 .9. The divinity of his person and mission ».. miraculously attested by*^the voice "fGnd T. Father, who honoured hfefrom Teaven bt the %un.tion before ht IdpCb^hf oM TeZ' Willi oim , by the bodies of many sainfa thut ;e:"drto':th'"" f ^?^« resurrjctrrn/ ; Cure that «t ? 'a ^l ^^' 8:eneml convulsion If nature that attended his suffering : bv the bnl J angfels that ministered unto him bV b^«^f • ^ resurrection from the deaS%'r ;isle L^eS oi ine HoJy Ghost with which the apostles were baptized as with fire. Mat iii. 16,17 xvTl' ^ii^lS fV"?^*^" ^"- 27U0 Mitt. f>> By what *i#m^, was Jesus tried, and rendered'a man of sorrows, during the period of hU ministry? r.i;/*'"' '"i^^'f^ ^^'^ *^« meanness of his cir- cumstances, kindred, and disciples. Mat yi 20. John iv. 6-8. Mark vi. S^g. John yii. 47^ ,^ ieafoi^y Ztr'"^"^ ^7 **^" fi^*'"^'^ Windness, wbnT^' .obstinacy, and unbelief of the Jews r„H T!^^ *"? '^.i«^*«'» bis person, miniZ* ITToV^' ^' o4— 58. Jbhn i. 11. yii 3__ji ..>lt' ,^^'' 91 nission was of God the en ; by the I descended erfiil trans- > old Testa- and talked saints that ion and ap- nrulsion of y the holy lis glorious ascension Quncation sties were 7. xvii. J 5, ■SO. Matt. -7. Matt. us tried, tring the »f his cir- lat. yiii, a vii. 47,*" ii. 3—5, 87-^48. 3. His enemies frequently tempted him by ask- ing msnanng questions, and demanding of him a sign from heaven to prove his authority. Luke X. 25. John viii. 3—7. Mat. xix. 3. xxii. 15—35. XXI. 23. xii. 88. xvi. 1. John vi. 30, 31. f. He was contradicted and reviled as a sinner, an ignorant deceiver; a Samaritan, a demoniac a mad man, a blasphemer, and one in compact with Beelzebub. Heb. xii. 3. Luke xvi. 14. John is m' f '-'o}^' ^^' ^^' """'' ^®' ^2, 53. X. 20, oo. Mat. XI 1. 24. 5. The priests, Pharisees, and Herodians, often consulted together how they might destroy him. Mark in. 6. John vii. 1, 19, 30, 32. xi. 471-57. b. His enemies frequently attacked him, and violently attempted to put him to death. Luke ir. 28, 29. John v. 16, 18. viii. 59. x. 31, 39., 51. How did Jesm Jbrewarn his disciples of his last sufferings and death, and pre- pare them for witnessing these distressine events? ; 1. Jesus foretold that he should be betrayed into the hands of his enemies by one of his twelve apostles, thrice denied by another, and forsaken by them all. John vi. 70, 71. xiii. 18, 21, 26, 38 XVI. 82. Luke xxii. 21, 34. Mat. xxvi. 21, 31, 34! 2. He forewarned them that he should be con- demned by the priests and rulers, spitefully mock- ed, barbarously scourged, and ignominiously cru- n fiod. Mat. x v i, ILa H h 17^19. Mark x. 32-^^ — 34. Luke xviii. 31 — 34. a. He informed them thirt his approaching "5t* /-^kable and lasting joy. Mat. xyu. 23. xx. 19. xxvi. 32. John xvi. 16~»22. 6. He manifested his willingness to lay down his life for bis disciples, when the horn' of his suffering approached, by instituting a standing memorial of his dying love, by resigning himself to di^nk the most bitter cup in ^bmissioBitp his Father's will, and by going inteVtionaf"*^*-- render himself into the hands of the 6tU{ came to ta&e him. Mat. xxvi. 26<~30. < Mark xiv. 82— 42. ^^ •♦ " '\ 52. How was Jesus hg^rayed, and wbat became (/«/tM^ the traitor? 1. Judas Iscariot never was a sincere disdple, but a mercenary hypocrite, who had long fbllewsd Jesus under the influence of a covetous and dfs- honest inclination, with the vain hope of ther«. by obtaining temporal wealth. Having at length .Aeea^wca ri e d by dis^)poiBt« e»vi>rit«ted^iy^ reproof which he received finom Jesus for oeasor- % the woman that anointed hi«i, and pa««rM- ^.^S-b. a. f ir '» ^ 99 ly wflaenced by Satan, he went to the chief pfwts when they were conspiring amunst his Lord, and covenanted with them, for thirty pieces of t^af ' *?^*'*^.>r i» t^e absence ohhe n^ulti- 2v 1 -JJ^t'^'H-?- ^*'- «"i- 1-16- Mark XIV. 1-41. Lnke xxii. 1~^. 2. That Judas might discover the most con- ^.T^ent opportunity for accomplishing his wick- e^^romise, he resumed his attendance upon ^^^, and joined with him and the rest of his ap- WwUes in eating the bassover. On that occasion Jesus informed hu (Csciples that one of ffeem in- tended to betray him ; he discovered the traitor to hade. wid nieekly expostulated with his enemies re- specting the unreasonableness of their violenS, • Mj^.P^T*®^ '" '*y^"«^ hold of him, Jesw^x yie ded himself to their power, that he might fiS^ filthe scriptures, by drinking the cup tlat his Father had given him ; but in so doing, lie in- formed them that he could easily have procured^ more than twelve legions of angels for his de-' fence, and asked them to permit his disciples to* depart in safety. All the disciples Immediately fled every man to his own, aft/ left Jggus alone honn J 1 ""^'r?^ ^\ ?°^"^«*^ The odire then' bound Jesns hke a felon, and led him to the Jewc «A council off priests, elders, and Sdribes. Luke i; ■ iT?^' .'^**^" ''^"* ^— 14- Matt. xxvi. 50 -^7. Mark xiv. 46—53. ^ s 2.T | iecottnci i praeared^lsrwitnew es ta tea^ tify against Jesus ; but, as their reports were oon- '>»<,iK.«i,'^v^ *^1 ttt6,testifi«f s own sin in ed with the iscience, he g headlongv I'els gushed ice, left his own plaeew >. ' ••■ ' ■■, ■ a enemicfli ■ i ■4\'^ ■-:■-; i\attempt- 5 merciful- had o^ade, lemies ^- r violenci^ im, Jesus might ful- > that his. ig, iie in- procured )rhi8 de- sciples to mediately ^^us alone lers then the Jewtf i>; Luke xxyi.50; Kj«/*^^ T^'IC*-r*r rere coh'. 96 ; \ , .- trtdictoiy, the high-priest endeavoured to dra^ something from the mouth of Jesus himself, |J the ground of his condemnation, by solemnly questioning him respecting his person. Jesus declared that he was the Son of God, and that he should afterward sit on the right hand of power, and come m the^louds of heayen.. The high- pnest and all the council then pronounced Jesus guilty of death, as a blasphemer of God. Jesu suflFered the most ignominious treatment befor( the Jewish council, in addition to their bias, phemous, sentence. They spit in his face, blind- folded and buffeted him, and said, "Prophesy nnt« us, thou Christ, who is he that smote thee.'' These sufferings were aggravated by the incon- wstent conduct of Peter, who denied him three times with cursinp^ and swearing. John xviii. 15 --27. Luke xxii. 55— 7L Matt. xxvi. 59u-76. Mark xir. 55— 7L 3. Ap the Jewish council had not authority to inflict capital punishment, they bound Jesus and brought him before Pontius Pilate, the Roman governor, and there the priests accused him of many things, but he answered nothing. When PiJate questioned him, he declared that his king, dpm was not of this world, and that he had come to ^ar witness to the truth. As Pilate had found no feult in him, and as he was unwilling either to ^ndemnthe innocent, or to displease the Jews by setting Jesus at liberty, he sent him to be trie^ by Herod the tetrarch of Galilee, who happen e^^to-hB-thwrTtt^ftrTOaffi""T^KOxvi^^t *fe^?^ -Wark XV. 1—5. John^viii. 29— 38.Lnk» bappei M »ni.l-r-f* .f''~-w ^^Md *-<■ :f^t^^^ii^lQ wf. K \ 96 the ™n «»ri«i,y of Herod 8v il"' «~"^ XTiii. 89, 40. xix. l? ^- •^^^'^ JeLl' '.K* ^**"*" soldiers were allowed to wock *j7,k»« Before him. sduted ^4"?"^.^ xix. 2, 3. *^* ^^—19- J -26. John d to mock they bar* ' put it on I BDurple re, bowed the King pon bim. 19. Joi^ rns, d^fii- i)od» repeatedly affirmed that Jesus was innocent, and earnestljr 8ou|:ht to release him; but the Jews again rejected him, and uiged that, as he had made himself a King, Pilate could not let him' go, with- out being unfaitWu%to Caesah Pilate, fearing that the Jews would raise a tumult, and accuse him to the Romap emperor, finally condemned Jesus, and delivered him to be crucified. John xuc. 4 — 16. S4, What were the principal circum- stances of the death of Jesus { ' . 1. The soldiers that led Jesus to the place of execution, made him bear bis own cross ; and when he was ready to faint under the load, they ^^ipdled Simon, a Cyrenian, to. bear it after him. -As a great company followed Jesus, and certain women deeply lamented his sufferings, he caUed them to weep for themselves and their children, and once more foretold the approaching .punishment of the Jewish nation. John »r, 16. 17. Luke xxiii. 26—31. . ' > 2. When they were come to dolgotha, on Mount Calvary, the soldiers took off tbe gar- ments of Jesus, and afterwfirds divided them by lot M^t. xxvii. 33, 35. Luke xxiii. 83. Jijhn X1X.23, $4. ;n^ • 3. They nailed his naked body to the cross, .Wd lifted him up on it, that his death might be the most shameful, painful, lingering, and ac- ^Msed. Lu k e x xiii. 33. John iii. U. ^>»Lr'^ -* ng to es- n." H# 1)eat. xxi.1^, 23. Gal. iii. 13. ^|.j4. T9 aggravate the ignominy of his croefi^ 98 5. In his thirst thev n^-Jiit^ »: "i;.t8,L°^' *^'"- *'•**"'• «»"-Hi8. Job* ?^. Luke xxiii. -S! V ^' ^* ®^- '^^^^^'^ »»«• \J.^'^?u^ ""^^'^ bones were broken, like th^ l^..of ^he two malefactow; bnt nne S 2! ^^' •*• '^ fcy m»,of ft. Jta^"^^^ %" -. - -^ - .. . ^ - . - - -.-^^-. ' "■-€-. ' ■ ■■ -.♦ »9 ^ ^, one on his Bifhe had xxvii. 38. » Wnegar, )k. Mark i> 48. John ^ the cro86, ■nultitude, Bd at him, £d him tp in him a$ 44. Mark ti6ed, and '^enly Fa- 0. brings, be 1 in upon hed, that 1 had re- be hands >hn xix. like the of the Dhn xii«. Mfmr tlMNlgh contmrjr to the will of ^e chief priests. Luke xxiii. 88. John xix. 19->^22. 12. The manner in which Jesnis suffered, and ^ the extraordinary signs that attended his death, made a deep and painful impression on the peo- ?le that assembled to behold what was done. * 'he centurion, in pai^icular, glorified God, and acknowledged that Jesus was a righteous person, aiid the Son of God. Luke xxiii. 47-^9. Mark XV.89— 41. Matt. xxvii. 64— 56. j^., 55. What particular porta of holy obedi- S^ "ince to the Father did Jesus exemplify, for the iDstraotion and direction of his folloir- era, both through iiis life and at Ilia di}ath? . 1. Jesus abounded in true knowledge and wis- dom, and frequently manifested both. Luke ii. 40, 46, 47, 52. John viii. 55. . ^ 2. He trusted in his heavenly Father with mur y shakMi confidence at all times, and even in ciN oimstutces of the most extreme Suffering, when he was stricken, smitten of Gcd|Jmd afflicted. Heb. ii. la Matt, xxvii. 43. LSpudii. 46. 3* H9 loved the Father with^liupiem^ sflfoje^ tioU, a^d. resolutely dispkyed the most perfect lave, when he was commanded by him to go and #]iffi6r for the guilty. Jofanxiv.Sl. ':r4 He delighted in thei holy law of God, and accounted it his meat, in the most discoungiag &t.. He stediSistly resisted and overcame tenw- ■ ^"M- P.' ■>»-«5vw' H.I,. iv. 15. HeyTfiUl •"• ' ""• '*-<«• .^.ttenfe^; ""> «!»«• of God, „i ♦be; temple. L^ke^'* fi E,^'"*^"". '»'' » John H. Is., VI.: ;ii;'i; for"": ""- "-"• entire rmgnation to hi. ^.o"!!!, ^^^^^^j^^. ™«8j . «tire rMignation to hia J«Ti. S9, 42. J^^^^^tl^*?: «IW piety, for. » W. •vv '•■^ V--.''. '--^.w^ ^>.^,^»7.*.-^_j.^ 4 icb i% the i, 15 — 16. Godt and >e, sharply; ef. John made th John V ?^ ath, read rdinances le and in i4— .17. 8 Father, B public V. 16. ; into his singing. set vmmifo >• Heb. xviK 4, vereign le taoBt xi. 26.$ ,^ iff his before •vV re- Y 101 oommtn<&ig her ^ the kindneesofhis belored , disciple. Luke ii. 51. John six. 25—27. ' 14.' He was lowly in heart, and full of pon- descensjon to erringf and despicable creatures. Matt. xi. 29. J xii..lA~5a. Luke,^tiL27. John xiii. a-rl5.. KiiLJir5-«. ^. 15. He manifested the most^sinterested and wonderful generosity, by richly supplying the need of undeserving creatures, and becoming poor, that they might be made rich. Acts xx. 85. ^att. XT. 32. 2 Cor. viii. 9. 16. He loved all the children of God, and his affection to thein wa^ peculiar, disinterested, sin- cere, fervent, active, conspicuous, constant, and. unalterable. John xiiLd4.; 5cr.^t-l6. Ben 1.5. "• . 17. He never flattered his fnends, nor jx>ail« tenanced their feolts; but faithfully corrected their mistakes, rebuked them for theip offenge% and warned them of approaching temptation. Matt. xvi. 29; 28. ; ». 22—27. Luke iv^ 5»m. 56. ; x. 40—43. ; xxu< 241-2/, 81-.^ • 18. He did not pl4se himself, by seeldng bis own safety and ease; but, on the contrary, he submitted' ta much undeserved reproach, for the benefit of sinners; he kindly bore with the in^ firinities of the weak, and gently imparted in struction to them as they were able to l^r ' -* Rom. XV. 1, 3. Matt. i«* 10-^17. -"Johtt " 12,25.; xviii.B,9. ' ^ ' » ^^' ^^ encouraged those that Were sin^.,,^ — oy defending .their ofa araoter^ gratrtiHg tfaeir-W" fftiests, and hig:iity commendin|^ what h» mm pmise-Worthy in them. Matt/xiL 1^7, 80.; i ■u f _ #1 j^-: ■0^i-^^^Mmx- «¥V I ' :#" lOfl |v.l-^, 20, 28. ; xxvi. 6—13. Luke Vii. SO. He tenderly sympathized with mourners, wept with thfem wept, arid ministered to their re- So "oi ^^"^^""^ I-uke vii. 12—14. John xU oo — 38. _21iiHe cautiously avoided giving occasion of ofience, even to those who desired occasion. Matti xvii. 27. John viii. 6— 8. ,, . 22. He endured contradiction, reproach, con- tempt, and torment, from sinners, with unruffled meekness, forbearance, and forgivenesi. Heb. "ofS * ^*- "•^- ^"^« «'^»»- S4. t 23. He abounded in compassion towards ir- nomnt erring mortals, and wept over.his obstin- ate enemies m the prospect of their approaching deetrui^on. Matt. ix. 36. Luke xix. 41, 48. - 024. He Btedfastly witnessed a good confession or tlie truth before his enemies, though ther questioned him for the purpose of making his answer the ground of his condemnation. 1 Tim. ^!fli Jf^** ^^' ®^' ®2- John xviii.85— 37. . /*^«5. Though he appeared in the likeness -6.; ix. 10 — 14^23,26.; x. 5-*— 7, . 10— 14» ■ '1-: ■.|.,;^*ji.i!-r,-.'' 6. That he might redeem sinners fkm ^ wrath of God, the curse of the law, and the de- serred punishment of their iniquities. Isa. liii. 4 ^6. 1 Pet. it. 24.; iii. 18. Gal. iii. 13. Matt xxrU 2 8. Rom, in. 24~-26. r 7. ThaFEe mighf atJolTsh tliiToId oofemuil^' free his people from the dominion and bondagi- of it, establish the new covenant as its Mediator. ,,li7, ' N 104 and secure fpr them the enjoj^ment of dl its ^ 8. That he might "riconcile rebellious men to . 9. That he might deliver as from the corrnpt- mg pleasures, and enslaving influence of this present world. Gal. i. 4.; vf. 14. dev,l, spoil hi^ kingdom, and rescue men from H^1!J?***°- "®**- "• *-*• CoL ii. 15. V *lJL3 • hel might redeem his people from ' .¥^ dominion of sin, and purify them to himiielf mS^f^^"^ ^l'^^ Eph. v.^25-27 S! . «*K •1^^ J^ ^* "**«?! P~*^'® forhimself e glo- i:^ ^ . he might wash his people, ^WJll wppMim his own blood, and consecrate them «|^^h. Rev. 16, 6. ; t. 9, la ■- nr^ -^ Tha^ by tasting death, he might oveN' ^^^^^V^' '" *^*. **'?®» '^«"^«' ■» Ws chosen ^^St*^??' "£? '^™'?f?°.<»f their last enemy. SiL cV .' 'i*®* »»»• 14. 1 Cor. XV. 3. 1 ^•f«» 61-^7. Rev. i. 17, 18. , * !. 1^ f«^t*' h« might bring many of the hmnaa ^^I^n 8^ 10. John ui^ 14, 1&» v.A*ii#,&*^# ,^^, »it 1. t i • •r. /•r ' men from 5. eople from to himsdf 7. Titnau. >8e1f A glo4 tom.xi^.di xii. sa, raate them It with him ight orer* his chosen ast enemf. r. XT. 9, 4, he buiiittii^ and gU m 105 67. From what evidence does it appear, that Christ's obedience unto death was stifficietU for the important purposes to which it was intended ? We are sure that Christ's obedience nnto death was sufficient, because, 1. He did not honour himself, by undertaking ws important work in a presumptuous manner, nor run m vain without being sent; but he act- ed by the authority of the Father, who ordained him to his peculiar ministry, and gave him an express commission. Heb. v. 1, 4—6, 10. Johih vii. 88, 29. ; viii. 42. ; x. 18. ' l! 2. He finished the work that the Father h«# p?iTen him to do, and endured his manifold suffer- iiigs,in the most perfect manner. John xvii.4.r xix. 80. Heb. t. 8, 9. ; ix. 14. * . f-.Th® divine dignity of his peisonftafe an infinite value to all that he did ai^d 9^mi* for he had voluntarilv humbled himlSi^' * * ence magnified the law, and yieldl pleasure to God the Father. Phil, j&^ xlii. 1,21. Eph. V. 2. / r ^ ^?i;^,r«5i» 4. The Father honoured him with lik ^pi^ Hig testimony from the excellent ghwyi jbk ni. 17. J ivii. 5. 2 Pet i. 17. '^^ ^^^ 6. The God of peace justified him, by bring^ ing him again from the dead, through his owtt M^gj^^Pd gie^ decl a yfld tha t his dirinjl Xf W JMKice Wit sawied, that his anger was paci^ Md that, by the death of Jesus, the jus^fimtion j|lftw«— - U 3 106 u '^e gruilty might be obtained. 1 Tim. iiJ; 16. Heb. xui. 20. Acts ii. 24. Rom. iv. 24, 25. 6. He was consecrated a Priest for ever, by ftis 6wn blood, and the unalterable oath of hu father, and admitted into the heavenly temple, there to represent his people before God, and make continual intercession for them. Heb. x. 21, 29. ; ,x. 12, 24.; vii. 20-.28. John xvi. 10i \' f ® T'f^ exalted to universal dominion, and in- vested with authority to bestow complete salva- tion on guilty men. PhU. ii. 9—1 1. Acts v. 31. John xvii. 2. 8. In his name, and through his mediation^ the gospel freely proclaims repentance, pardon, and eternal salvation to perishing sinnere; and declares that those who trust in him shall not be ?i , o « ^«!'e"»^-47. Act8xiii.88,39.; ir; 11, 12. Rom. IX. 83. ; x. 6— 13. 5d. What 18 revealed concerning that peciiiiar covenant of which Christ was con- ftituted' the Mediator, and which he e^tn^' Wished by his death ? , , .,1 .u I' i* i* eMfntiaUj the same viith the corenaii, that God anciently made with Abmham, as the heir of the worid, and the father of many nations and^with^ his seed. Gen. xii. 2, 3. ; xvii. 1--^ ^^^^ '-fi' ^^^?~7S. Acts iii. 25, 26. Rom.. IV. ll-ia Gal. iii. 8, 15-18., iv. 22-^lJi?. __^2. I t c pro prehends jJl^tb»^MeMimro of the — Zr«fi**2J ^?t "'4* ^^ ^^^^ «« ^^ ^ ther of the Messiah, and with his seed. Is*. !<•» ^■va.? ^ii.^t -^. Tim.iif. 16. 24, 25. for ever, by oath of hur enly temple, re God, and m. Heb. x. Dhn xvi. 1^; nion,andin- plete 8alva«> Acts T.Sli inediatldn> ice^ pardon, inners ; and shall not be 88,39.; it: ''■- • r sf, ning that was con- I he e^tfi- e corenant > un, as the ny nations, cvii. 1— «8. 26. Rom. as th« hf . JJHU If. lot 3. 2 Sam. xxiii. 1, 5. Ps. Ixxxix. 3, 4, 19—37. Jer. xxxiii. 15—22. Luke i. 31 33. - 3. It is a covenant made by God with all his Siritual Israel, through the mediation of Christ, eb. viii. 6, 8. ; X. 14, 16.; ix. 15. ^ 4. It was confirmed and dedicated by the aton- ing: blood of Christ. • HeK ix. 15—23.; xii. 24. Matt. xxvi. 28. 5. It is called the new and better covenant, in distinction from the old, faulty, and vanishing covenant, that God made with the Israelites at Sinai. Jer. xxxi. 31, 32. Heb. viii. 6—8, 13. ^ ▼11.18, 19,22. , ^6. It is the ministhition of the spirit, of truth, hbertv, righteousness, and life ; in opposition to the old covenant, which was the ministration of the letter written in stones, of obscure shadows, of bondage, condemnation; and death. 2 Cor. Ml. Isa. lix. 21. John i. 17. Heb. viii. 10—12. Gal. iv. 1^7, 22—31. Rom. viii. 1—17. 7. It is a covenant of peace and friendship, as Wl those with whom it is establishejj, are brought iittb a state of peace and intimate friendship both with God and with each other, and of safety from all their enemies. Ezek. xxxiv. 24—31. ; xxxvii. 26, 27. Hosea ii. 18-53. > ''>S. It isa covenant of free and precious pi^ BMBes, comi))rehendingall the fulness and benefits of Christ, in distinction from the Sinai covenant of precepts. Jer. xxki. 32—34. Heb. viii. 6, 9 —12. Isa. xlii. 6, 7. xlix. 6—10. 2Cn r. L 20.^ ». It it an everhstmg covenant, which can Barer be broken nor abolished; being unalteRr ably established and secured by the nnohangeablt •A'\\ V 108 lore, fiuthAd word, maei oath, •ad ainiirht^ power of God. Heb. xiii. 20. i vi. iL-IS*!? 69. What became of the body of Jesua after his death ? , -■ 1. When the evening of the day on which Jesus suffered was come, Joseph of "^Arimafthea, *>ho was a nch man, an honourable counselloft andteeecret disciple of Jesus, begged hHod? fi^in Pilate, took it down from thf!^ wZ pedit in finehnen clothes, laid it in his oi£ new sepulchre, which he had hewn out in ^ rock, and rolled a great stone to the door of it . x^n.60^ \ Mark xr. 42-^. Luli _^2. Nicodemus, another secret disciple of Jesni. / Mary his mother, and other pious women, wQ had folk>wed>im f«,m Galilie, brought b^ |o perfume his body and assisted Joseph in b^ guard Of soldiers from Pilate, and senheTto watch the senulchre, till the thin! day, that ^e disciples of Jesus might not steal his ^.dy ; a^ to prerent the possibijUty of impositioJ, ^ V JSor m. id almightf i3--18. Pe. cxiiL5. Isa. cxii. 39, 40. r of Jesus ' on whidi Arimadira, ooansellor, 1 his bodjr !ro88, wrap* Q bis owti out In the door of it "46. Luke ie of Jesni^ smen, whci^ ght spices 3h in baiT* 47. Luke proGuredli k them to » that the tody ; and, li ^"^ **»« ^«tfa"- Acts ii: 24 «^y^piri$. 1 Pet.iii.l8. * . - . t^ i 2. Of the pnncipal eircunutance* of his re- ^Jfrection. He arose on the thiid day from his ^th, and early m the morning of the first day df the week, when there was a great earthquake ; rf t^ f "^f^?**?? ^ attended by a vision of Jtogekv^ho intimidated the watchman, roHed the 2555^ the door of the sepulchre, and com- forteS^the women that came to see it. Mark -am. I---5. Matt, xxviii. 1— ^ •8. Of the infallible proofs of his resurrectiOii. Withstanding the vigifance of the Roman •gjuard, the sepulchre was found empty, and fha/ •otetl^s ddiberately laid aside; so thaT^^^ found^it necessary to hire the soWiers, idth 7 vt^^iiS ' ^^t"*^'-*^"!^**® disciples had stoteJ, the body of Jesus. Luke xxivTa John xxH ^^M a tt.xxyiii>H.^ 5r-^h e aiigeh inf cr^ ' a '/Sil^S-^^l¥*i^^*^"««»' di^twl them ^m the rest of his disdples to go. ii^toJ^aWtea, M 110 Y and assured them that thef should there ses hini, according to his former promise. Xuke xxir.4— 10. Mark xvi. 6, 7. Matt, rxviii. 6, 7. Jesus fiiequentlf appeared to his disciple» after his resurrection, and was seen of above five hundred of them at once. Mark xvi. 9, ]0,>13, 14. Luke xxiv. 15, 81, 30, 50. John xx, 11—19, 26. xxi. 1. 1 Cor. xv. 5—8. That the disciples of Jesus might have full assurance of his resur- Tectiod> he conversed with them familiarly and deliberately, eat and drank with them, shewed them th#»mark8 of the wounds in his hands and his Ade, and called them to handle him, and feel that what they saw Was not a spirit, bujt the real body which had been crucified. Luke xxiv. 80 --48. John XX. 20, 24—30. xxi.^ 4. Of (he important conseqtumfief of his resuN rection. Christ's resuri^on demonstrated tha^ he is the Son of God, the tro^ Messiah, and the justifying righteousness of believers. Rom. i. S, 4. John ii. 18, 22. Rom. iv. 24, 25. He was raised that he might be rewarded by the Father for his obedience unto death, by being glorious^ exalted as the head of the comer. Acts ii. 25— .88. iv. 10, 11. PhiL iu 9—11. He was raised tiiat he might continue to execute his mediato* rial nndertidcing, by administering the new cove- Jian^ gathering sinners into his church, and pro- moting the interest of all his people in the hei^- T«ily world. Matt. Jttviii. 18—20. Acts v. 80^ ,81. Rom. viii. 84, 85. His resurrection furnish- ed men with A sure ibuiidation for ChrittJun eg mm with A sure jbuiidation for Chriitiitn ^&nh,*iiIiB,miHt Joy; I Fet:i.^r2r. JoBil?«. SO— 22. XX, 20. By virtue of the retuneclieii t4'f..w ■UlA 'l^'M' >, i| i^l^^j^diJ^ij^Si -!■(!■!' UW^r-T'^ ^^" ^"^ *'T^ \ ' V there set '^^ ise. Xuke xviii. 6, 7. :iple» after above five 9, 10,1 12, X. 11—19, e disciples his resur- . iliarly and b, shewed hands and a, and feel It the real e xxir. 36 hisreMir* ;rated that i,|tnd the B.ovBtm i. 3, He waiB le Father ts ii. 25<'«^ as ndB0d mediato- lew coTe- , and pve- the beg- ets V. 30, 1 furaish- Chriatiitn IH of Jetns, as the head of his body the Church, all his people or members are spiritually quickened* and raised up with him to a life of faith and new .obedience. Eph. i. 19, 20, 23. ii. 5, 6. Col. ii. 12, 13. Rom. vi. 4, 11. Jesus was raised as the first-born from the dead, and the ^rst-fruits of lihem that slept, to giye his peopte assurance that, at his second coming, their bodies shall idl be raised from the dead, and presented together 'With him in glory. Col. i. 18. 1 Cor. xv. 20-.*- ^23, 45—49. 1 Thes. iv. 14. t . ■ " . * . ' 61. How long did Jesus continue on 4»rtb after his resurrection ; and in what ^^sjie chiefly employed for the benefit of bis people? ^:r'- \ :. :. •- ' ■ , ' ' - • • ; Jesus continued forty days on earth i^ir his ^fesurrection ; and during that tim^ ^ ' 4- 1. He frequently appeared to his discip!^ •and gave them assurance of his resurrection Sk Hamj infallible proo^, thiit thef mi^ht be \m .vit^nesses unto the people. Mark xvi. 15. Acts >3Qii.3l.L3,8. n;^^ He, expounded the scriptures to theia and .jjbaughi tbera many things ooncemipg his media* tion and the kingdom of God, whidi they were not prepared t^ ^ar before he suffers^ : Aets i. (8. l-uke xxiv. 25-^7, 46, 471 ''\ .' jl^ jj;.,i3,; He gave his apostles a Solemn commianbn nfe» jgreyph bis gospel^o Je^^ and Gentil " Ihroughput tbe whc^ World, to conlijSriffiiw vano oaceHf go when vet, near his di»> R, till ji y-Luke B:«fl8,ana had de- is reenirti iL Acts :,-.■.. , , t,- iy- ■■■- ■ . ' — rf;. «iiteMd God, a6 Mt, and ,, nn =f|i fitt_m whom he had been sent into the worR John ativ. 4-~«, sa xvi. 5j 28. xvii. IL xx. 17v^ 5. He ascended to sit in the throne of Goi and on the rig^ ha^d of his Father. Ren iii*; 2L Mark xti. 19. Heb. i.8, ia.-Tiii. L x. 12. 63. To what peculiar authority and dO' minim was Jesus exalted, when he ascend- ed to heaven?^ 1. Jesus was exalted bjrjtbevFather to dt on the thjone of David, as the KingofZion, and the Head of hiV Church; that he might goyem «U his people by his hiws, his justice, and his "^T®'*. J?^:."- ^-^^ ^*- ^» 7. Jer. xxiii. 5, 6.^ ^«^«>;3^8«. Eph.T.28,24. Rev.ii.iii. - 2. He Iras advanced to dominion over the We earth, as the King of Kings, and Loid of yds ; that he might, gradually gather i» maUi> _d\eout pf all the nations into his Church, and gptd all his irreconcikble enemies under his feet P8.i^.8— 12. ex. viii.4-«. Hebai-e—O. Matt. «vw, 18. John iii.86. xiii. 8. xvii. 2. Rev.^xix. MrS^ Dan- vii. 13, 14. 1 Crfr. xv.is. J . , ia^He was ipvested with authority over the angels }of heaven, and all the inhabitants of the mvjwble world, whetheir good or evil 1 Pet iii. 22. Col. 4 10. Eph.i.aa-i2. PhiLii,»^l, jtleD.1.6 — 8. ♦ ' ; .> ,.4. He was appointed to assemble and the uftivew^ at the kst day. Acts xvii.i 4g, John v.2%27. Rom.xiv .lO, IL Fatheij 64. How 18 Jesus eaj^ojfed in ^t; p^ -r::^ ^^^»^^l< » ^ W^^^-- 4. i '■> ^-"SJr y«| lU . !• Jwu« now miiiisteralii the^wsence of God tot aU hi8 people, as their High-Priest, by repre- senting their persons, giving them access to W ter mto the holiest by feith in his blood, and ren- dering their servi^^es acceptable unto the Father. o « ^^' ^ 1^—22. B«7. viii. 3, 4. 2. He makes effectual intercession for his dis' ciples, as their Advocate with the Father. Ronu' ^"o « ^ '^**^" "• ^' ^^^' ^"* 25. John xir. 18; 3. He sends down the Holy Ghost to abide iwth his disciples^ as their Comforter, and assist theip in calling worldly men to the knowledge of salvation. John xv.26. jtyi.J— 11. Acts ii. 33. 4. He manifests himself in a spirituid manner to those that, keep his commandments, and ■IJrengthens them byjm grace. John xiv. 2J. 28. aiatt, xxviii. 20. JJTor. xii. 9. PhU. iv. IS. . r;. "® superintends all his Churches, by up-' holding their pastors, inspecting theirlrorksi 5-; buJcing their faults, commending their obedSencei'' and Encouraging them to persevere in his seN' jpe, Md overcome all their, spiritual enemies. Kev.ulO — 20. ii.iii. , .; .r^ ^ , i. ' '6. He successively unfolds to his redeemed ones the secret counsels of God, leads them fofti yrmm the endless discoveiydf divine wifldomi and accepts their gratefW praises. Rev. v.i ^"'^ ▼iju9, 10, 17.. gs^ ■ '*^fe naakes war against his n..^.,.;. rttlis their designs, subdues their powS^aM piinishes them for their iniquities. ' Key. vi. 12 ;^17. XYii'14 » x ix . U^^l. ^ -.^-■rf Z?l?*" now ewpldyed tn preparing maisioM'^' ■■^^w^oiile in fail Father's heavehly tempH^ ?'&' - * ^ glo xi. of.l 'Hel S wor mad ferii Bitl a #po nize for i Wftf .. ..,.,r. ic tiees jngt ^m* ,»■.,., ; ,-;: I'nce of Gkid t, by repre^ «e8s to en- >d, and ren- ;he Father, for his dis-^ ;her. Rom', hn xiv» 10i it to abide and assist owledgeof 4ct8 ii. 33. M manner lents, and in xiv. 8J, il.iv.ia i8t by up- KEorks^ re>*- >bedlitoC4^, ' a his seN eneniies* ■ '_, <---f ' '^ redeen^ them foi^ wer, and ey.yi.19^ ^»- 115 t- t-^i" It* ^^•i" /^' ^"**^'^ receiving them Jo 3* i.JflWM^rir/ifi.'l?. Roir.vvi': io »°17. Rev*xxii. 12; _ , , ,^ ' - -mr* '** ^'o th« prtncipal parts of the Id Testament history, which ^re implied Cbridt and bis people, by alUgoriccd in- terpreiation, io the New Testament? - 1. Adam was the son, the ima^e, and the glojr of God. LuKejii.88r^enrr.27. 1 Cor. a^.7. Jesus is the Son of God, the brightness ^.his gloy and the express wwge of hispewpn. Heb.i.$,a u. .,^.: .v.^,^.i,v,,,,i,;,;-., ,:: ; 2. Ada* was made s little lower than the angels, and honoured #ith dominion over the works of God. Gen.i.28. Ps.viii. Jesus was n»de a httle lower than the vigels, for the sof- ftnng of death, and afterwards honoured by thft Either with universal dominion. Heb. ii. 6— ft, A Adam obtained his wife at the expence q( e portion of his own body, and afterwai^s recog- maed her as one with himself, qen. ii. 21<^S%, ^fiSlis purchased the Church by giving himself for it, and it is mystically joined unto him as ^^!S*1?4 ^'^ ****"««• ^ph. V. 25-32. 4i^ - f ©cTpknted a delightful garden-in Eden, ach was watered by a river, beautifie^^ with trees, and enriched with all kinds of fruit, hi#^ mg the tree of life; and there he placed man iii Jus,-Stata— of. ijmn<.^»nna — ri« » > .JL- ^ - J,a - . ft e H-iT. Jue s tsts of ianownoe^--e«b tti ja^Xfl,, t f^ ^ figure of the hearenly Pteadise, with the n^^d tr^ oCm jft.wl^h|ti„»^ ^j^^^^ nstisioikl'^ ' templi^^ -Or. * ' V ♦ \ \ \ 1^:'- .^^• \' }^ .A.,, *A P' ! i \ ,■'■ i J 3 J -t i.J''*-'t«Hl» !f3l,*^' lie ; blmsed shall for erer enjoy commumon with Q9A fuid the Lamb. Luke xxiii. 48. 2 Cor. x|i.^S» 4. l^lev. ii. 7. xxii. 1— 6. "^ * . 6. When Qod had finished his work of crea- tido, he rested and was refreshed; and he sanc- tified the day on which he rested, that it q^^t H » blessing to man. Exod. xxxiTIT. Gen. ii. ^M^ When Jesus had finished his work of re- demption, he entered into his rest; and gpaiHy men are i^rited to enter and enjoy lus r^^ by iiitb. Heb.iT.4, 10, U. V ^4^ The creation of all things at the beginning, wltioh God approved as yery good, was a figure ol the new creation, of wbioh the resurrection of Christ was the beginning; which is {^ually H^anced l^ the regeneration* illumination, «nd •aiictification of his people; and which shall be completed br the renovation of all things at Uie hm^Mji and the odum^Acen^ent of the evefl^t- B^abbath. Gm. i. Cot. i. 18. Rev. iii 14. Wfh,^ 10. 8 Cor.iT.flLT. 17. S ]^iu. 10.<-?ll|» B«v.xxi.l--7. 1I #^f^Adam was constituted the pubhc head m* 4ip|tentotive of his natural ofibprinpr; and, hy ik disobedience to God, he involved them in gailt, depravity, and4eath. Jesus is in like man- ner jd>e Representative of his spiritual seed ; by Ht^rdirnnii/lhoy nrfl accepted as righteous, and tH him ihey- derive sahotification and eternal I Gen. ii. 17. Ron. f . JMM^* 4 Q^? m «. Abel presented an offwinfwfiiiB was wsfx H " id and approved by God, as Mculiariy pleasing Hi his siglbt. Gen. ir. 4. 10. Hob. xi, 4,. ^|p| hi^ Ufe ■•f3K!(l»S!K!S«=JO# AM««»tfmu*^ • f5JRt*<'7ni- T^l jVT'^t;""-''*" nion with Qiid Cor. xii. J» 4* work of crea- and he s»nc- that it mgkt driT^ Gen. ij. bis work of r§i- it ; and gin% oy his r^by the beginning, I, was a figure resurrection of b is ^Rsdnslly iminatioai fnd Rrhidh shall be L things at the »f the everlpMt- I. Rer. iii> 14* !it.iu.l(Wlf ablic head aiid pring ; and, hf olm t^em w. is in likeinwa- ritual seed ; br I righteous, ana on and eternal m iliarly pleasing offered himself for a sweet-smelling savour to QoA and his blood is of more beneficial efficacy than that of Abel. Epb. y. 2. Heb. »i. 24^ 9. Noah and his fiunily were enved from de» stmction by the water of the flood, which raised the ark on its sur£ice. Gen. lii. 11^.428. TiMw who are effectnaUy baptized into Christ are sav- ed by virtue of his resurrection. 1 Cor. wk 18k 1 Pbt. iii. 20, 21. Rom. vi. 8, 4* A. 10. God established an everiasti^g coviQant ' with Abtaham and bis seed ; and promised, with an oath, that in his seed all the nations of the evth should be blessed. Gen. xvii. 1—7. xnl 15— 10^ Jesus appeared as the seed of Abrafaaan attd sofld his precious blood to rMtffy the new coven- ant, that the blessing promised td Abraham might come on the Gentiles thro^h bioi. GaL BilSM ir. Metdhizeded:, whose deseent'MMi death ara * act rsfcorded, was the king of righteonsnese and gaoe, 4md the priest of the most high G«d. Re refreshed Abraham, the heir of pn^se, wif Abinhati^ or their jiM4 a sapemat* andhe WW tthaiB, who w coireiiaiii tc>; aa^ in wha trem I the'f AIn beunbelifr* lepriv^of Ij- Isaacs the heir ol urebomof 8 or Gen* ise. GmH IT. L 6«l4 ledidQgi rom hi^' rorid, thiit^ hot sent im »p Uk tl9 '*^ti s^* Jbcob, i» a prophetic dream, saw a ladder which reached from the earth to heayea, and the angels of God ascending and descending oh It ; and the Lord stood abore, and established the covenant of Abraham with him. Gen. xxviii. 12'>-.17. Jesus is the medium of interconrae be* ^wen earth and hearen : and through hiih the "-'nge of the new covenant are secured ta all who are the spiritual seed of Abmham m^ i John L 51.6a]. iii J3, 14, 2d^29bf W. Pharaoh gave Joseph authority over allih^ land of Egypt, that he- might sustab its inhabi- tants with bread, and directed the iamiriiing mul^ tttude to apply to him for relief.. Geo* xli.'88 -*"44, 65. God sealed his Son, and gave him fwWer over all flesh, that he Baight give dyiiw nnners the true bread which endureth to everlak^. ^ life ; and those who are ready to perish are directed to apply to him by believing^ Jol»l ^ 87,'85. -^ . . ■ .,, . ,^ ^«|, 1 la When Israel was a child, God recognis«| bim as his son, and called him out of Bgytfi Eacod. iv. 22, %d, Hcs. xi. 1. When Jesus, the only begotten Son of God, was a child, he was removed into Egypt, and wfterwards called upout «f«t by faia hMtvenly Father. Mat. ii. ia^l5^, mf . The Lord went before the Umsmmt Pilto of cloud and fire, to give them light* and ^ *««*» in their journey to Canaan. ExodI ^aii. aQ H-a 2. Je s u s iatha light of the^worf^. *»d he C^befere hispeotri^to lead th«ii iii4h* 'WKf to.Uj^ John viii. laP"--?^ ^wr i'^^,^ ,<;%^^' ^ 18. When the Ishielites came oiiV of iBgjr^||f \ 5 - ' ^"^ • "wL"^" Ife 'y^. '**'^** **»« ^«* Sea, and ^bw w«fe .. ^ «U baptised into Moees in the sea, and in th^dond that covered them. Exod. »▼. ISu-^ i Cor £ '» ?• The discinlee of Jemw are baptized into' iJ?' ''^iSa.MMSauied the Ismelitee in the iJJderneM, By ^png them bread from heavett. IJemannawteafignreofChmt, theliWn^bredL which the Father gives to perishing ^ew^ the prodamation of the gospel, and ai which hi peojile eat, symbrficaHy, by observing the Loid's WfiMrned fijit^ so as thereby to become paff«k. &^ 16, 17. a. 28, 24. John vi. 91-^8$, 46^. ^^. The Israelites were refreshed with ^n^ Ittought out of the smitten lodcin Horek whidi JM a^fignre of the Mood and Spirit of Christ, ^ij to p«,ple drink by feiil,,'^a„d by whiS |IJ^^twapeace,jQy,andeverlastiDgJife. Exdd. ^1. Tteaj^ th« oM co- J^Mt th^ God made with the IsiaeUtes, are oo«. trested with the gracions and encouraging consttl. •tions of the heavenly :^on, and the new tiifir towt^atGod hM made with aU the chuiS^; Heb. xu. 18-..24. r7w" edw|the quit ahlfseveq,|y. Dwtf. xxipi, A Acts ■^: feu.. ■ ^ LLJL ■'If^ 'i^T id tfanfty were 1 in thaqkud -as. iCor, wptized into host. Jolm lites in tlw om heavoi. tirngbuMd, sinnem Inr >f which hte r th« Loid's J«8ligWttil ^aallCor. with ^nittr >reb, whioh of Christ, t hy wbidx ife. Exoid. hidlcl CO" «> are con- ig consul- Dew cg#9- cbnreh'of Ul m :£3 s" ^5i8. Numb. XT* a8>~9d. zyi. l.-.d6. Thff ;§wipei of salmt^on waa spoken by Jesus* the Xoid JkNoo^beftf en { and all that despise and reject hij9l 'Aili'ha moeh'.inora dreadfally punished. Habj &«, a.x.ii8~*31. xii. 25^-29. ■, *!^v , j^. 23. The old covenant was ratified by the csftion of Moses, with the blood of <»lfes and g^ila. jQihui. 19. Beut« T* 2»~^1*^^ Exod. xr. J^ ,lli> lexUr. S---8. The new covenant vras xatifiad liy tba mediation of Jesus Christ, wiUi h^.ipia ^pteeious blood. Heb. yiii. 6. ix. 15 — ^3di.;..|' . V i}tfti.iMo&ea&sted forty days and forty nighta j^a /tike mount, when he received the old coven«9|Jb -iBflila ordinances of service, that he iQiglitA lihMl^emf to tiha Israelites. Dent, ix^^^ll. ilimsdhrted^ forty di^si and forty nighta in the wilderness, when he was anointed with the Hoily .I2h«8t t^pahlisb the promises and iw|||i|a^|fi w .tib#jiew-.«iii^nant...'l4id£e. iv. lf^M:\.\^:L.:,it ,m96. The law of Moaes was written with tha rifillper of God, in. tables of stone. Exod. xxxi. Jlfi^xxxiv* It 4tSB. The law of Christ is wii^ .ienhy the Spirit of the living God, in tha fleshly tables of his people's heart. 8 Cor. iii. 8, 7r~U. -4»£i4MbTha OMintenance of Moses waa transforin- ^iMlil^b^oldiBg the glory of God in Mount Sinai* •lillbat, when he came dqwn with the tables of lihtoiliaoant in oia hand, his &ce dione, aD^ as }4lMle, in the wilderness, that those who ladlbwo Itttten l^ the fiery serpents, when they> kfdced vpoii it, might lire. Numb. iad.6-^i Jesw ^MS lifted np upon the cross^ that guilty sinters, by beUemg in him, might not perish^ bni^aw '••tdttal'lifo. John iii. 14,^ IS^ >. ■■^i:i::m^. ,^j mfm : II9. God^ honoured Moses,' as<% js/mpku^^ffif ^iMHiting him the most intimate reveh^oa of hu will, and comiaending him as ibithful in all }m hmtei NumKxiie-A^ Jells was a>PMph«t -Jate-iililo MoiivU) and iie' wivcounted' wuiihy -wf ~ Wif^tkHry, as the onfy bsgotten Son who jam <^e bsoom of the Father, and Who faiihftilly^l*;^ 1/ i I ^1 tobeb Acts iii. 22. John k^m »ikiiu.'X-^. A^'^'l. ■- -. ^-i-*^ 80. Joshni^ sahdned tiie «iemies of the Isnyll* ites^ and nnde them to put their feet upon th# Micks of the kings that hsd warred against tbeofe. imh. Xi 19 — 2S. Jesns spoiled fwindpalities and powers upon his cross; and he wiU shortly toiise Satan nnder the feet of his people, vm snake them nM>re.than conquerors. Goi. ii* 16. i^.xvi.20. viii.87. .! 31. Jodiuagare the Israelites rest in the enrth- |y iaheritance of Canaan. Joshua, ». 28. aod. ^Ijii tiiii Jesns gives immediate re^ to. ^e sonk ^ IhcB that bcdieve in him and foUow him» liod ziil 88-^-40* .m^m^iw^mU-m ^^ tr^aa^ David, who was didsen laid tix^t^ ii«ili ."•Ivw station, that, as the sh^herd of God's Is- ,f«ski he might feed them with skill and integrity, » %Bi a figuro of his Son Jesus Christ, who was ex- alted by the Father to feed his spiritual Israel, as '^heir g6bd Shepherd and 'dctorions Prince. ^Ixaviii. 70^72. Ezek. xzxiy. 28, 24. Mm ^ 11— 16,27,. 28ifl;^-?##'f#*fa«^iH«?!5 m&Jm"- ;t^i^SDhe ark of God »ai rM Povtd iHUt ww^ iBity'rfi'OB aA^'Obeeura tt»ttifctw%--!tfr* I td^emade that David had jpitdM)d 2 8aiii.vLn-^17« Tins fwagwififttnt •Imt It on Mount Zion. ^v. m- 124 tiMWiphantproceMioii was a fi^re of th^^uio. noo8a«cen.ion of Gbrirt, from hi. state of hu^- liahoimpon earth to the ^eavenly Zion. PaaL Ipvjiu 16—19, 25. Eph. 1^7—11 v. v*^ X . -^^uSS. Solomon, the son of Darid, was^pohtted '■ r t,v,^J. ^I^^'j|-'" *-"■'• *W*,'C^"'''' ^■"' 1 e*; *i'^**.-^j thd gld* of buflij. fipomted tJne t«»- le tiirone to reign oUdiBraf Chnffcb. icB, raid bid lil^ ; wbosD bigbest Todtbe Prince >r ever, liUioQg 8 shoU/ «» iii. s time » glop 125 ttoni pretenci^ and rei§^ inth him m fail Qmmu jPk zhr* 3—- 15. Rev. xix. 7 — 16. xx. 4—^. < 39. The king of Babylon destroyed Jero^alem with its tempH and carried the Jews into cap^ livitft where they were tmprsssed by their ene- mies, until God raised up Cyras, th« victoiioni king of Persia, who pnhished Babylon, and pro- claimed liberty to God's ci^ves, who were warn- wA by the voice of prophecy to come ont of Bap %lon. 2 Chron. zzxvi. 5— S8. Isa. xlv. 1—18. ilviii. 2D. Jer. li. 6—58. The saints of Jesns have been craelly persecuted and oppressed by the mystical Babylon, the mother 40r Joshua the hig^iiest of the Jews, and Zfloubbabel thdr governor, feithftdly resUn^the temple and won^p of God in Jerasalem, not- (^ withrtanding moch oppositim ; and God faonouir- ^ them with special encouragem«at, asustance, iceilHnettdi^ion, and the hig^ privilege, of stand- teg in^caa n#ii«nt, by the Lord of the whole «irth. Enn rJL Hsggai i. 12—14. ii. 4, 5, 28. SEecb. iii. iV. The witnesses of Jesos fidthfaUy testified /against the corruptions of antichrist, and stedfastly followed the Lamb under the most erael Mrsecution ; and he honoured them with «onsoUtion, support, deliverance, and the high re of standing ^th himself on Mount Zimi. rr. XI. 0i-^I2i 3at.TIi*-i5r ~frp 66. What wer« the principal potUhe iM^ "^^^y»• f,'t m <-xl , t», 1 ' •* , ■/■'4j f> '•■ * 1«0 ^?*f^ of If religious kind, by nrhidl Chntt and his salvation #ere darkly. m-e^ Jlgw-ed to the Old Testament Cburclj, and which are clearly explaitted and apjimm the "New Testament i^ : ' *^.*> -;_ / :,...■ j..Vi^r' ^ 1« Uroumcision was instituted io the d*yt daytW i> » and Ml^ ^/ by Jettu lignifica* u GcNi^ learenedH H'lnffh r Clwisii und tbii It of tlMt^<> numdeftj cb tferi len hit;! k. i«7 most hol^ place was^ tAM a Agnie of beaTen i^ sel^ theirue tabeniacle^rhicb the Lord pitched ^B his 67er].a8ting habitation. Heb. Tiii. 1, 2. ix. 11,12,23,24. ^ ! V i 4. The holy phu^ wM d!tid4id from the ixidst holy by a Vail. Exod. xxvi. ai—Sa This ivas a figure of the flesh of Jesus Christ, which was rent upon the cross, that a new and Kring way of access unto God and hearen, might be opened linr guilty men>^Mark xr. 87, 88. Heb. x. 10, 20. 5. The ark stood in the most hdy place, tW tables of" the covenant were kept in i^ «nd it was cohered by the mercf-seat; where God wai mopitious to his people. Exod^ xxr. 1 22s? This was a figure of Jesus, who had the divine law in his hearty and who iif the propitia^_ tioit ]^y which sinners hate access unto God. ilh^xl.6«-a Rom.iii.2l---25. 1 John ii.2. sM^, Two chembims of gold were made on th# ends of the m«!cy<^eat, with their fiices lookinv' towards it. Exod. xxt. 18-^0. These repr^^ soDted the atigel^ who minister around the tiironl^ of 6od| and w}io earnestly pry into the mysteiy^^' of the Church's risdem^tion by Christ. 1 Pefet i. J2.. Epb. iii. 8—10. They also prefigured tb#^ ftttiire^gl.^S6, 88. xM 8Coii».ai ,.8i,8a.Rer.i.6,6. ^ .hJ^j^L* r*"™*!"^. bloomed, .nd jMM 2^1 "d it w- o«rfbH, p«;««l SIb. ^J^JTT'''^ /^ ^ ^ranoementTS an abiding evidence of his exclusive right to. tl^ ■.--iimaft f '-■" .-■ ' :;: ■■ ■ ' ■»»-«.uiw(liiwB»*^ *--»,, rough Jetmt « preientad r. 6, 13,44 »mmI caU0d sts. £xod* Ul«d of ik$ his peoples iacrific«i «| 8» anointttt Ihal thm the priest^ rhobai ttt nthperibct Mt. Mali 28. z..^ lu«6tktif (tisDi ;i niil garmeiita, I with t|i«^ id yielded edin tKe k<6 lent, ht t<^ tilw KMthood. Nkimb« xrii. l«»«ia^After Jetot i entered the heaTctnljr tabernacle to minitter at a Priest, the gospel, which was sent ont of ^n as the rod of his sti^gth, bndded and nmight forth fruit, hj the conrend^ of aoany sinaefs ; as^a token against' hismurmnrinff Mie* ttiies, and an itt>iding endenoe that his muuttrf' as a Priest, within the true holy place, is ex<^u- stT^If acceptable nnt» the Father. P^ ex. 1-^ Isa. ii. 8: Aeto ii. 1--4, 88—41. CoL L 6^ 6. 11. The priests offered a lamb ereiy mcHrning and evening, as a continual bnmtHnffering for IsiaeL Exod xxix. 38 — 42. This was a %ttW •f JeiuB the Lamb^of God, offered for the !«<• demption of sinneii* JdhaiJ^M^l i^Wk ^ ■■* '7 '"■ : ^."^ ■'■;y w^- ' >^ 19» The high-priest offered a sb^blfei^ i# iMlne an stonement for all Ismel, once everr' year. Lev, xvi. 9» 29-'34. Jesus was onee ilL ftfv«d to pot away sin 1^ thr sacrifice of hnns^ ^id.*s his offering utas of infinite ndne and efllh ft it did not need to be repeated. HekJH^ 88. "S..9k^i4» ;*-f>;.v ■ aC>;^«',^^, :■..;#■;, if The Mies ^ ttibse beasts whoae Ho«i ^ brought into the sanctuary by the t^inr priest for sin, were bunt without tl»e cam|A liev. x«i..93f. J«B^8 also, that he might saneri^ •»»«. Heb.x. 19,^80. ^1^^, , . ,,,;^ 1 V ji'/i'^'j ' ■', >* '.•«'C^»' l«tj«>ii f.»»5g:, ify'^fajTrf ?^. '*-^ R-^^" -??■ -^ '--'V'l' / veet inceibib itt a grneH ) the mo«| ins in th» Wion ibr '/®i Nntnb* ^ of be^ m sanoiii. HebdNi ia esaae^ wathtbdf ppn>ach eleMites rohit*i»n mi .i; 19. The priesto were partpkera of tlia altiir» ii thay eat of the sacrifices ; thejr also eat of Aa shew-bread, which was set upon the pjiure jkd^a before the Lord continually^ on every tSabWh« JBxod. xxvii. 1—8. xxv. 23—30. Ler. H. 14*4 18, 25, 26, 29. vii. 1^^. xxir. 5— 9« Chri^tiant hare an altar and table, of which they paitak* outwardly, and periodically, by eating tha l4|td'# nipper ; and r. je. 16^18^ John vi. 55—58. mv-^ri;mPi-:3 ijm^h^4^^^^>0$i» 20. A golden candlestick ww pkelid 6f# against the table, to give light to the priests that ministered in the holy place. Exdd. xxv^ 31--40. xxvi,d5. This prefigured the mannei in which Je||tt8 Christ enlightens his Ghmsh b^ his word, £is ministeiSB, and hisr Holy. Spirit* Johni.4r^*9l Tiii.,12. 2 Peter v||9* Blar.uie, 21. The priests diily offered inCeisa, dik tl^ goldeB altar, before the veil. Exod,xxx. 1— 8| 34r-r^. The saints of Jeeua mimstor in tb« house of God, as a holy'prie^ood, byofferii^ pp: the spiritual incense of prayer and praisi^ which is' rendered acceptable before God by the ministryf of Christ their High-Priest IPetii. At 5. Heb. xiii. 15, iv, 14, 16. Rev. viii. 8. 4* ml 22. Aaron and his sons were appointed ftd toa. t h e peo pl fl , i n the jiamr 4it^ t h ft T ^ rdi I^IB*f arj, 22—27. Lev. ix. 22, 28p The Fatb#« sent his Son Jesus to bless his people in an %l* feetttfl manner. hii^0ji^,ymmiif^^ * i. ¥' ^ 182 J^ the Lord on tfie morrow after the Sdb. ZI^K^J^ ^' "» the morroir after tiJe ^ J^^J^^ '^ the Holy Ghoefpon «• "Pojllipiilfcled them to preach hie mtMl to the Jew^ and made it the Aectwd mSS gAen^m three thousand coavertte^Sterf ^mjhe taifites wen appointed to keep^i- pp^«f tabemadee annwiy, for seyen SST" ffir«fT^*r*? "^^ ^^y «*theied in^ , ^» « all men, tiifiniy and ' ihm' •■!*"■ r>in d to Jniag rv«8t unto >the sheaf ' the Sab- » eat ainr sontedtfate 14. Jesiu after the them that Oh >-..- tg of the 'ly coBve- he hnrin mrrectKitt oat apon • 1 of IB in the Y of Jhi_^ od tfef d tOt Mt le ^# 483 •aer in which he made them to direil in teiits when he brought them out of the hind of Egypt, and a lolemn expression of their gnrtitnde for all "li®".®!*'- Lev. xJciii. a%-43. Dent. xri. 18 \mm*^mi» generai rejoicing pr^figiired the spintnaljoy and harmofty which shall pferail ki the last days, when the Jews and Gentiles are federally converted and united in church fellow- Mip t and which shall continue for ever in the heavenly temple, before the throne of God aiHl ihtLamb* «ecb.^v; 16— 21. »^ ^ii^ 4. g^ "If. /"'^-'i ?M.-r\, ^ ... . ,. ,, %H2e, The Israelites were commanded to halldir every fiftieth year for a sacred jubilee, to be pret, as a year of liberty, rest, and joy; and •very dmu was then allowed to return, from a Milt of indigence and servitude, to hb peiMs- won. Lev. xxv, 8—13. This jubilee was a figure ofthe acceptable time of salvation, duriiig which spiritual liberty, rest, and happineM, life ;|P«5«Mn«d to the sUves of sin and Satan by tile 'Jiyfiil sovnd ofthe gospel ; and they are invitit to inherit all things forever in a state of renewed ifwfoctioa. Ptelxxxix^lfW^. Im. xlix» 8— la LiJoiv.l7-^3L «Cor.vi.l,8. Ret.xxi.5-^. ->i^7' God appointed cities of refuge^ that thiii Moweife exiosedto the wmth ofthe aveHgM* 3of bloody miprht flee to them, and be protected by abiding in them till the death j>£4fae hi^. 3Mt> ^^--^ ** — - — - - o- ^est.^ 'M»re •uposed sinaers, as a refuge from divi^ wrath ;> ',l»a' /•p* ,-1^ I S'-i ■V'tf: r|l(»i-»— «»r- ^ . I'f^ IM -.—„ tiaMioii, bediiiflie bis Plnostiiobd com thnies for erer. H^..vi^ia-^80. vii. 28*-.86i.>« ^ S8. The Israelites wen «U commanded to «|n Minble pJBriodically to wonbip the Lord, «tid i«c joice before him, in a place chosen by himseii which wias Mount Zion in Jemsalem^ where ^h« tord dwelt among his people. Dent. xii. &^14t P^ oviii. 16-— 19. cxxii l^--u^ tetiidi. IS^Ml^ AU ibe saints of God, both^ einh and in b^ Ten, are bronght into a stite of piesent spirittet union and fellowship in Christ ^Jeslls ; and thiif shall at lastj>e gathered into one^orious assent Wyin tho heavenly Jerosalein, where God and ^e Lamb shall eternally «lweU among them. Eph.1.9, 10. ii. 4-6. ir. 8—16. Heb.xii.aiM*. mtaphorkailit compared in Scriptaw^ Ih wder Uk: Mfmr men bU'^ excellency ^4 •aitablenwi} and induce^ tbem ta mkmi i*^*^*'**^® *»«P above aH?^#*m^ ^^. Cbnet istepMMhted as a refiner's fire, tbe wn of nghteonyess, the b%ht morning ster, the I'gbt of the world; leame hel ug! speakably glonooe in himse^ and he is tbe :»oi«M of spiritual light, purity, and felidty to his peojrfe. MaL iii. 2, B,%.i Ren ^S^ ' John vui. 12. ■-■■i ^# :■ . • ,, , , --- ^ H e is ciU e d the mm Ol J Oi^i^i^ jj^l^^ «f rigbtwoaness, a green fiftree, the aople Wm^ * ^ « C;^JM^ the Mm^nii, the pZIt JZ ^. I"* »■ K>bd CCH»* led to «|i I, slid fOb r himsd^^ rhere the . id^m epitittak and the^ 18 ametif- God and if ^thMf. WMk iii,jui¥*U9iBk.^^ * ^^^^^^W'^'^^- ■ ifi'ft*??'^'^^?*'' ^^, Dtof it* /' ^ «' 18$ sown, ukd the iree of li&i; becaiwe he is the source of his people's sj^ritnal Ufe, nourishment, growth, and fraitfiilness. Rev. xxii. 16. Jer. xxxiii.15. HoB.xiv;8. Sbi^iLS. John;i^ff^ t»vl, 5. EaelcxxziT. 29. &y.zxii. 2. i ; ^^ i!!8. He is like the rose of Sharon, the lily o^ tile TalleTs, a bondle of myrrh, a dnster , of cun- phire, and an ointment poored fwth ; and, in the . estimation of the saints, he is heaatifol and fiur, lowly imd accessible, fragrant and refreshing, as the olgect of their supreme desire i|ai d^f |it Song ii. 11.13,14, a T^ '^ tn^. He is a hiding-place from the wind, a co- vert from the tempest, the shadow^ a great rock in a wetoy lana ; as rivers of wat^n a dry place, the dew unto Israel, showers* of rain upon the mown grass, and 4iviDg water. He sh^ters liis people from temptation and deserved pmiidi- ment, refreshes their hearts with i the influences of his Spirit^ and gives them lasting fdlidty. iteiuxxxif^S. Hios.zit.6*^Ps.l»ii. 6. JohnNtr. '\^'\4» ' H,Hj«iV *^-'.v- .■?■.%-;£■■»;&■* 5. He is ••toae of stumbling and aroek of offence, on which those that reject die gospel All to their own destruction; yet, to his ^ own people, he is a pecions living stone, the sure nmndadon of tneir confidence, and the chief corner stone 1^ which they are all united in one spiritual temple. Matt xxi. 42, 44. 1 Pet» ii. Jfa^ El>h.ii.20,21. < . ; > ^ .,; l_j6LHe> is the dcior of the s h eep,: AgLJii^j, .^HmHi, and the life ; being the only true way by iilich sinners have access to the gospel-chuich, 4p? *-' "IsAfKt. py- yfif^ '. "oe, « ^ ^ ^ J T1 Jf ^ i' mm" '- ''m mtf W life " y lie ^ P"w«»ce of God, the bMrenly fflorf^.^«A eteroal lift. J«h« ^ 7, 9. ^^. g^ ^ *^^^*^ 7, He^is coiopar^d to the hen and the ^f to^she^ ^^18 unwearied uttention and care toSS ^8. He is represented as a roe. or a yonnir harfc^ SS^kmh^^^^ ^^^' ? as a fatted calf anS a^n Iamb, because he was sacrificed for them! and as the Iioq of the tribe of Judah, be^u^^ is their powerful defender, and the'te^^^ pwl of^great pnce, as his worth is ooni^ale* •fiom worldly men; but believere know^^^ la precious, and forsake all terrestrid thing* tj •eenre the eigojrment of Jii«u Matt, xiii" 4kfc2 r *?^^« " ^« Alphftimd 6tneiHL^ki«iL^ the last, the author knd finisheTTour «S?tit^ gw. TO, la. Heh. xii.iS, wii^a^. . .,:^ . ^ ,^^^.|)H* * ?^. fhtm^'h im PART V. *v, ,^ 1 i^ I 4ND THR MANNE. ,N WHICH THW^* I V ' ",, I ' - 1 •ft III what does the talvatiou of Chm mnghftrt^ rdeni 0* )r fheni t Tor of nil d^ and d oncefUecl* timt h« tiingt to ''•■#^ 4rati what are the principid ben^Ut that resnit to sitmera from his mediation?^ - •i . . ■ ■ . * b< pThe gx«at salvatioii, which m«y be obtained bjsiaiiors tbrdngh the fflediatioD of Jesus Christy indudes, r I* Jttstificatioiit in which Christians obtain the gmof^ ^Digireness of ieJl their sin^ acc^tance IS lightsons .be£9ie God, throogh the rig^hteoiuK AOIMI ;of Oirist» and swaritjr against the iutoie an^tation of sin unto their $aal condemnation* Acts xiiL 88, 39. Heb. viii. 12. 1 John i. 7, 9. £ph. j. 7. Rom. iii. 34. ; r. 9, l%i it, 6-^. ; Tui. 1» S8, 84. ,^ 2. Peace with God, and sincere reconc|liaM ^g^ Matt, a t x^v , 21r 31— 4Qt- 2. Deliverance from the endless pangs of i^nd death, and the positive enidyment of mm. Rer. ii. 10, 11. John iii. 16, 16, i». Tfce ffforwi8 pMMae* and fiv«rlA.HtM; — 8^4?^;*^ ^^V ?*-|,^««.iv^ 17. Renjurii USinfkiS^' «*«»«^ heavenly, and , ^w»ng mhentance; compiehendinr S* tK« e«ae to ChrisTS^^'^^ *« SiwW g 4. On the ewiiest importwaty wiS _»>><^M».-mfng the vanity of thdT^^ . ®°* rwpect- to fiMTOttr, with hig'wZa^S^''^ tbe.^Itjr in- *> •nconwe them th.^ .1 ^^ '''^^' »»< '••■**3 obtain a DerinM/ii^.<_^ ..^ ^ . ™™"»« H^^^^E.. M -(..f 7.«v;$i ivSit^- ,.-^r-.-.|.- ■<■■ ■■.-^' V » . M /■■■ ■ W.'_ U8 ' J. Sinnefs obtain a personal interdst in Phnut and bis salvation, iv>t by their own works of ri^hteoasness, but pnly by foith, or believinr in him. Markxvi. 16. John iii. 16— 18, 86.T vi 29,40^47.; xL25— 27.; xu. 86, 44, 46. Actaxvi, 80, 81. Rom. i. 16, 17., iii. 21-^.; iv. 8-6, 23,24.; V. 1,2.; iz.d0-..83.; x.4— 11. Gal.ii»- p, 20. ; iii. 6—14, 22, 26. Eph. ii. 8, 9. ^ , ,.„ 2. The same important truth is also set beforg^ ts, though in different words, by all those pass^^ ages in which faith is figuratively represented by Woking unto Je8U8,Bcoming unto him, receiving him, eating his flesh, drinking his bloo^ abiding m him, walking in him, knd being rooted and {Muk up in him. Heb. xii. 2. Matt. xi. 28. John Wl2.; vi.86.>7,45,51-^; xv^^^6, Qf^U, 71. Wbmt account do the Soriptar«i%^ of the nature of Chrittkn fmtk, or» m wMl does it consist ? f *,v>i. Christian fiuth denotes mlightmed uueni to what is asserted in the gospel, because it is the testimony of God, who cannot lie; and cordial cortfidence m Jesus Christ, and in the Fathsiy through him, for all that salvation which is i«- ▼eafed in the gospel, because it is graciously ex- mbited to gwlty men as the free gift of God. Johit-vi*^ 46. 1 Thess. i. 6. ; ii. 13. Heb. iif. 14.; X. 19u~ag. ^af pnuMit mth i&€liide% not od^ to the general truth of (acts and doctrines ed in Scripture, but also confidence in the ■••MBAidl-oi— <»«•. ''S^^-'^'^^-'-'t-miSl^ir- 148 \ *hing.tocome,i«eTid4!bS^ «r The natuiB of ftith V^!r ,..5^ « *h wg8 hoped for th« ^J^^^T «*P«ct*tion of «;***«H.r m the common^^" **"* *^»'**«d <»f jfood things tnimf^Sii!* •" • conCi ed much can^^^^f^^Ph, express- to come. Hob. 2^^fit"** ''^^^^ ^ confidence S?L^~^^ '. ^ ^' 26. JVfoiJ ^e lawelites had co^SL 2?-*"'*'-27. ..^ .^§ *»•» yot 87, Rer. ifwi. 17^ j<^ ^1^ f!<' ;«-81. Joshua i. fll 9u«i5. TkT-!!!! *^ Jjou. i-^tatiotXiSdri'I; """'">; *^ *«e exhibition and 25S i*® •*°".®'*' '«^ *h« ^d laraiio"! That &^ J^** ^'^ P**"*** ^•Jmndation, ie^^'iSf^tTK^^rS^^lr?^ »• I John iK16-_lp ' **• * *^ >• ip^the M^i^r ' ®- ^ ''*»^» ^- 14* 15. Mai l^l^K^W«!» ii tha »«*-"! ■■ni but Uii ..■f ■ V ^^'^'^^^^^f^Wf^WPiPrv-,. j^^-^fftSij" vt'^^^i ^^'^'Wi 1 itei. Hebi ame ■, confi- ^ r eacain|liii> ndatioQ «f ion to its itaina gm* with the of pardon , pgndwith ;lio whole the heart, oceedos- tmlhelief ^pom- odncean includes leaceand ction of Die pre»« . rratftbli ttMtthi] IMBMly 'it :ij^t4ip^,tf^*i>'ft**-''''^*.^«''|i'^God. Heb. «"!«. from S&hfc ^".rP''- "'•'«'' "- fit., ,„d toth.,1^ "•"'"'' ""' '^•- t!^fMhe«,kSuher^!!!i'"^^^ • .%h- i. 3, 4T : **^ ^ ^*t. Qal. iii. 18, ll m.-^' ^^' ij ^~»r»^ I ijii I wjiimB '-t: m' of belierew deep in Cfat&t ; and their Mfe ww2^ 18 h,d ,n him, ehaU he ii«iiiift»t«iThir riSS' Mh^^!^ ^U' P^^^ ""^<»° between Chrift^ Jot xr.llT"'^ *'^**** "^^ ""^ ^ ^'^^^^^^ J, a To the union of bread and the iodv fki^l^ •, lotheconjugal^iifeli^^lyiyi^^^^ , d. ^^he union ofthe head and the meaitiw ^ tw T i ® ^^® ^"^*»° of\Ghr4« and Mafiiii then^^hn v,.67.; xir. 20.j xrii. fiO-^™ tingwah genuine believers from the world| holy dham ■rrjr^nr"-*- /v 1 # Ei»v Mness to Im*, Dei«h itnil dead hodint^ ir Hie, ivfai^^, bis gMM he88.iy. H^ . ween Chritk itenpo^ it I Itnuioliet; M( 1 Cor. '■•■/■ ' "■ ,r. * ; imemfNiiir ' id Iii^te >worW^| 04/ om/^ ailiatioii, "%. jt vw i^mu*, the aiiicera deain of delireniiM: UH^ ; ■ ?^: I-Jpf JM. & 2 Con vii. 9^ -Jlf"*?. P«^"»<»« peue n d„ .»T* J*"*" *■•« hemt fiom tba love of w oetroBly FMher, and to ell the duMien of ■ i^-i ]^ *^"'** ***** «^«» °«w^ Wt^, And abiding cAo«^«, - . - - ■% 'ff"^'— ■XflfU-^ ■'rt ,£•« V> ''%,. '■r .# ;n?'>vei9£i^Mti«,.- ^''« w»^ being ddjreMd frrfm "spiiitiui biindiMM, w Knowledge of the Arine gloiy, a*, it shwe* m^the i^rson and njediatitfn of Clik %S »ein^ freed^from thedominiob. and love of sin Md inclined to the love of spirit J, holy, »nd ^ dnjne Objects. Rom, vi. 6.i VtaT^i^"! .fiodtiieingr deliyered ffoin thrldngdom ofS ^its manifold pHvileg^ Act« xwd.^a'^i^ .^eliej^rs aie distgg^iishid by a change ^tf . g^e. ^^%tmnBd W the service of dn to ^of t6i8 change, of which all tW belief |»rt»k«re, we are informed, that, ""^«i?- . -«. They are converted from sin, and assimilat^ S2*^-- tif^^Jj"*' *«P«»»twn of littie childrfflS f ^fi^^r^ f^fenenrted or b^otten of Gml^ jndof *h« Spint of (f^Ml. John lii. ^6,4i^ k-W- *^^THryiM« ««iclwneaii5d1iS^ii^fh>m th» iiirii iiiHiilriioiijiT iffiflff 1 I i '^Bite<«ft*t •^"itfaarnin"""" - itual : blifldoMMk TfW it 8h«i0 irist. Eplt,i|^ of digpoaituai^ od love of sin, bnal, boljr, «nd .5, e.; Tiii.j t 9taU Umsti ^ova of JS^Bii« for SIB} fwd rist to pwrfaloft f ft changft-lrf Ticeofsin to ^y the f rMt- At belie v«. «« ^ md assimiltl^ (tie children. tten of Giii of thewof^ ^6< iP#l. up irom the ^■■m ■^.■m. ft^tJ^'° "?" '^ '^ 'W'k. and of S-*. , x„. 7_li. 2 c«. i,rira. r°»'"'. „ 7«. Who ^. the Holy Gho*t ? " ' *?«« worlcs Af AMM.*i.». J * i>or. It.. 10, li •, ^g»l> Gof . iii . ;#ii ^ M- i ' *v i. . '/^Jf Son. iffat «iir?9 2 o2 ??.^f?»?' *^ the * The H<,y Gh«. U. *,i.„p^«, fl^ ^ .* -HiiSC. SJiJC ) ■ 'IS \. "^: , 1 • '^"* 160 !»*«*.*.i;-ri.fe.„ I. , A . jnj PWrtaes, are ascribed to him. H^sSaS «i t^ 'r*'*?''**»^SontodweUwith £^2! *"*.^ ifi«> those who wem ^ed to make the td^ade and ifa foSiiZSl ^h extraordinanr ddM, snfficient for thSr^SS J^|Bfe fimwhed ^e elde«, jnd^ ^^ kj HPIiiael, TOth wisdom, conwge, strength aS«^ J^^lJIg^^e, q^^tionsX th^fflg: 111. la xy. 14. 1 Sm. X. 6. xi.T • ^ir ^ He inspired the ancient propheta tb pnb^'^ atasSfeatSbWrt:**!*,,.^ - ^ t^i>ltji^i^ '"^^•jhif^M.-t ), eh oUltii^ i>n8» acts, > snataf ins Bingsent bearwit- las povpir,"' » xri, 8^- Js thei^ ii. ^^ and hs^.. red anf :. oiie o wet© mitiii^t, kings l». «ttd:! r-*-> .^i*iijrt ■wi'Vi' tin &ring himaelf for a ttmST^ miracles, and o^ Kfe. Lake 1u.'aw 1."^. *'iS? ^ «° «n .8. It is by the word that Christians ate spiriftt- _ 4. The children of God are nourished and made ? fT„!.° ^^^^, ?«^ of *»»e wo*^ ' 1 Pet. iL z. £;ph. 17. 11 — 15. V, I i* Bxt*lo^word, men are detail from thepol- tation of sin, and sanctified to the service of dod. ^S^^^*^^^^"^ xF.a. xWi. r7.Eph. r. ^^6. The word produces the good fruit of rieht- * JonwieM m them that beUeve. Mat. xiii. 28, vrOJ. I. Oy D. ZJ^ ®^*5«Y®^» Christians resist andoveicome eieir spintn^ enemies. Eph. vi. 17. 2 Goiv x. ; ^ 8. The godly are comforted in aH thw alic- ,,v ttons by the word. ftaLcxix. 49,60.111. Horn. ,*^1^ «fa« word, the simple are enlightened, ^e wwe unto salvation, and completely quali- nea tor teaching others. Pftal xii 7 A ^•i- -W^i * '«1l J i. -ii SO^Who wf^ the fl/w«s» that, Christ mafikmd, and with what peeuHar quaUfi^^ ^M * MMttiii^^ m*^^ :i im «!■ -4^. Jfesiu appointed twelve I4)08tle9 to attend on his private inetructionSf and afterward tent them forth to preach. The names of these apos- tles were» Simon called Peter, and ^ndrew his brother, James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother, Philip and Bartholomew, Thomas, and Matthew the publican, Jiimes the ton of Al- phens, and Jade his brother, jcalled Thaddens ■ Lebbens, Simon the Canaanite, and Judas Isca- , not MatV ^' I— ^ Luke vi. 13— IG. ^ ^ : 2. Judas lost his o£Bce by betraying Jesus, ajod Matthias was choasn by lot to be his swxeflBor. Actsi. 16 — 26, -';:.,.:• 'y ■■■::&■- ::: .' .■ "=- ;;•' a. v??-y si Last of all, Saul, commonly named Pai^ was called from persecutiqg the church of Christ* and ordained to be the gr^ apostle of tdie Gen- tiles. Acts xzii. d-^l. xxti:9 — 18. AH the apostles were furnished with the fol« lowing peculiar qualifications : 1. They were chosen and called,' instructed and .ordained to their office^ by Christ and his Father, m^ immediate and extraordinary manner, with- out the intervention of man. M»rk iii. 13, 14. John XV. 18. Acts i. 2, 24. Gal. i. 1, 11—17. ' ^ a, Jesus was a^n of them all after his resurrec- tion, and they /were his witnesses to the people of what they Jmd seen and heard. - 1 John i. 1, 2. Luke xxiv. ^3--43, 48. Acts i« 21, SESL I Cpr* 'riX. 1. XV. 4-T-8. ■ ■ r d. Tbeir con^mission, as ambassadors for Christ was not limited to any particular country or* y. 18—20, Rom i. I, 6. A<5ts i, 8. Mark xvi. 14, me- ■Ti^^M'"^ r ■" -■j^'--' •'Ar'§Ws^^'ayi^'^''«H*^3*''" -. 'Wf^ IftT ''V ul* T?^ "^^ baptized, a*, with fiw, by the «oly oiiost, who brooght the words of Chmt to their r^membrMice, led them into all truth, en* abled them to publish the gospel in many stmnira languages, and indued them with variety of othV miraculous gifts. John xir. 26. xvi. 18—15. Acts v5,aii. 1—18,43. ICor.xiv. 18. Rom, XV. 18, 19. -. ' -v;.,-^-ti. ..a;v.- :-, .^' T^^l ^^ *^« power of imparting spiritual gifts to others, by laying their hands on^them, and of inflicting miraculous punishment on the, disobedient. ^ Acts viii. 14—18. «x. 6. v. 8-^ 10. xiii. 6—1 1. 2 Cor. X. 6. ' , / and infiilhble manner, as the foundation of ftith and the rule of obedience; and their writmgs are -Entitled to the most implicit subjection, m the word of the Lord. 1 -rfbes. ii. 10. iv. 1, 2, i 1 Cor.xiv.87. t:ph.a.20. ^ ^' la what place, ^nd to whom, Sd the apostleg begin to preaeb the gospel, after they were endued with the Holy Ghost; and what success attended the commeoce^ ment of their ministry? .1. According to the previous (Appointment of Jesus, and about ten days after his ascension in- to heaven, the apostles began to preach in his nametotheJews,inthecityvdfJerosaIem. LiOce -™^^4g».A€^a^y 6 . ,86 . ill. 1, 1 1— a e . V. ^ . ^ 2L 42. T-- * 2. By the blessing of God, which attended the ministry of the apostles, they succeeded ircott- .■*»^*«««fcM«i«i$ite«s»iN#^^ t^ V&M rvning grMt mnltitades of the Jews to the faitli o^Chmti and uniting them in charch fellowship according to his institution i; and these early con- ▼erts manifested their sincerity, by observing all the ordinatices and commandments of Jesus with much Christian joy and love, zeal and stedfast- ness. Acts ii. 37—47. iv.4, 82. ▼. 11—14. ru. 7.TiiL5-.12. ix.91-.^8. \^r^ h 82. How was the gospel sent to tfae Gem' tUeSf and with what saooess was it preach- ed among them doring the apostolic age ? I« When Jesus appeared to his apostles after his resurrection, he gayreach tne gospel to the Gentiles more ex- tensively ; and he, with the assistance of many itther labourers, published the message of salva- iBlon in many nationa of Asia and Europe, called great mnltitades or the heathen to the faith -of Christ gatbeiwd" them iif^r~ drardie^ imd ^taught them to observe all the ordinances of the t^Lord ; and such was. their success, that, within Ir^ thefaitli ellowship iarlpr oon- ^nriDg all B8U8 with stedfast- — 14. ▼!«. be Goh preach- B age ? ies idler iflfljon to ailed in- iwftiitired •i Bt fort»"iC<^ Qoreex* >f many f salva- i> called le faith I of the within ■^*i ^;'^!^*>' 'V,)44'3i«*'^«' » '"'^i?'^*' ■7' ■ 'ifi»t^ ' 4fyrmn after the death of jr,e8ii8» hie g^otpel wae geoet^y propagated oVer a great pioportioa of the then known world, and nncerely obeyed by BHUtitndes of all ranks. Acts xliL 17—21. mu 15—20., xiiii xt. throughout; Rom. x, ^•f- X4MI4. XYU 26, 2a Col i. 6, 0, 28. iiS. What kinds o/subif^ll^^ffice'bear-' er9 were given by Cbrij^»pioU^ the ei^tension and proBperity^^l^pgdom ? 4. During the apostolic lig^PKt raised up many prophets, who were inspired by the Hdy Ghost to foretel future events, and inteipret spin- toal mysteries for the edification of belieyers. *ft «• ^^' ^ ^'' »"• ^- »«• 2. xiv. 1^, 22 ^1. Eom. adi 6. ^cts xl 27, 28. xiii. 1. xr. 82. xari. 0— .11. i 2. Etrangeli8ts|pe«d ordained, withithe kyii» on of hands, to fMach thei gospel, to plant « collect churchef^#*ettii(l» 1 order by instri£ 1^ and ordaining suitable jpersons to minister in them, and afterward to supeiintend them for the purpose of p^moting gospel truth and purity, general union and co-operation in the service ' ^™*- , %b' »▼• 11—16. 1 Tim. iy. 14. iii. lo, V^rf}: ? Tim. ir. 2,5. ii. 2, H 15. Titus i. *— la II. 1—9, 15. As this office is of the high- est importance to the kingdom of Christ, thelff eidiar duties of it are very particularly enj^lSd i« the ^stles addressed te^Kmothy andTitaB. .Mo^^e both Eyangeliflte. ^^ ,8. Suitable overseers, denominated paftors, teachers, bishops, and elders, were ordained, in $ . "'TiflW^'W^ leiftV* ■ ->f»/'+;Vi"jfa 'i ..• 160 > «ve*y particular cbaipob, to tuperintend its spirit- ual concerns, to rule over its members, and edify them by administering all tlie ordinapces of the f Ti. ^J^\'^' **• ^^*» «^^- 28. Titus i. 5- ». 1 lim. lu. 1 — 7, > Deacons were ordained to attend to the temporal business -» ,-^ti$(t^!%u ^':i:54«. V*. ■- .^ •/. k A ,< ■i^ ^^ 162 -Hif- >: I 39 ne!td^/^** authority, and in wliat man. ner^nd degree, were the disciplei of Jean- ^ fi^^ from the law of Mom f t««J^'**'!-^''**^^*»*^^'« only » weak and temporary dispensation, added to the Ab!Ih.^' , covenant until the coming of tL Meti^ Thf f^LTZT: P,7^«*«^-» been^'Sctdt 31. 82. Ps c. 4. Heb. ^i. 11-^;"^ Vll?* 2^ Jesus fulfilled, unveiled, and ;bXhtrtt n^tTT'J «"d««t»Wiahedthe„e;l,rt! nwit by his obedience unto death. Matt v I? M^ If Christians free from the Law^ IrS, 8& GW, Hi. 13, 14, • **-^- ""• «t«-». 10- C* «. ll^^tH 5."""- tb. i.w mTJT I^. '^"" *'' •'""'i"- rf iH ' ^ a S:' . 'ttt:^z'i!::!$^ ^ I * ^« M* ,«« ••,_. . J« _ 4. Believers are set free from the exciting S ■-^ I . x a V a * n G W" It inao«( ^ Jeans e»k and nhamic iafa, the cted tot cceeded • xxzi. 5—13. led the i^ core- ▼. 17, >. Heb. ^- le Ho- >aw of i only totke —as. 8t are lemn'i . viu. y for ome, n of 6«L . " i- 163 irritoting influence of the law, by which it re- yimsin, and works wrath, when it is applied to the jamal heart Rom. iv. \^. vii. 5-.14. yi. f4— PART VI. ^ OF TH« XAW OP CHBTST, AND ITS 0B^fl4,TI0I? ON HIS OiaCIPLES. 87. Mai those who, % grace, have ob^ tained justification, and dillverance from the law of Moses, continue in the practice of sin; or, are they bound to obey the law of Christ? . > It is necessary that belierers abstain from sin, and obey the law of Christ, because, ■ 1. They were chosen and predestiiutted bdbre the foundation of the world, that they might be J *J ««'^« the Lord. , Eph..i. 4, 5. 1 Pef ii. 9^ 2. They were redeemed by Christ, thirt^they might be purified from iniouity, tq.liye tihto him, and perform good works, £ph. y. 25—^7. 2 C*r. V. 14, 15. Titus ii. 14. - , ^ J^ 8. They are called unto holiness, and created »-new to keep God's commandments. 1 TIIM4 IV. 7. Esek. zxxvi. 26. 27. Rph. ii, IQJgkJU. t n anil ^The iSa^ which. thsy are justified nat- urally produces parity and love. Acts xv. S^ OaL V* ft. 1 Tim. L A ^ -i. ) i.. i% ,%. i.. •hi ..'M^ 1*^r -■■w»«iw«<»iiiiifit(iVtfiii8M>t'. i^Mnamii^K ^■^ ^^i) i^ri ^^^—u i^Tji -ya ■•0'^ m and the law of bondage, that they might serve Hs ' ^^' ^"-^-e- Gal. T. Aalfh o ? ^ ''^'? righteousness, through the' death and resurrection of Christ. Gal. vi. 14. i' uT^' ?T' ""'• ^—^^' 1 Pet. ii. 24. hJi'J " 5^ o»>edience to the law of Christ, that th1^t'?r'^''''>r'*Vt7<>f their faith, and make their <»U,ng^and election sure. James ii.. 18- ** ri Vk •" u • ^- "'• ^1<>- 2 Pet i. 5-10. «.m Jrif"" !T°fe ^*^**^' ^« *»«»^ and it «^' r4r;j!'5L%'^4^'^'?^^"p"^^^-^^^^ .«?;P"' * 'l***^^' ^*»^» Husband, and LonJ,, and^the^ ought to resemble him, aiid be subject ly tliem, and lead them m the patbi of riirhteous. nes^ lCor.iii.l6,17.yi.ir20.Ror;iLV " ***" ''0''' y^ i '*■•'' ♦i.ii* I**^ ^el^^^ip Which thej have with God ^hW . iS^.^^'Jf'^'^^^^ Christ, isinsep. amblv connected with holine8«w)f practice. Hek «« Tk V ?^ ***^ obedience, that beUevere ad- orn the doctrine of their Saviour, so as to glorify ' their heavenly Jlftther, and promote the cSlmZ^ "^. 9iy"ggg.^ Titn i i i. ifl T P hilip. Lcrr g TMatt. V. ICTPit iii. 1. r". ^ y la They shaU at last bejudged by the !«; of:.,, ' ^^ _ I- _.:':. _■- ■ . . - ;.■- '1 v-)'"* •'■^v -*'« , ^*^Y"' ' \ ^' " ..^ < > •44} 4' "t* w 'h m& Chh8t,.pd wwarded according to their works. Jamef U. 12. Matt vii. 21—27. GaL vi. 7—10. 2 Cor. V. 9, 10. Rev. xxji. 10—15. 14. They are the heiro of promise, and holi- ness is necessary to fit them for the participation ot their heavenly inheritance. 2 Cor. vii. 1. 1 John iii. 2, 8. Heb. xii. ^8. '/ 88. ABthe precepis and motives of Chria- tian obedience are Hi ways closely connected in scripture, and as they cannot be seffdr-, ately stated without great disadvantage, what are ^thos^ sinful practices and htsts wbicfc Christians are commanded to forsake and avoid, and by whal motives are they urged 80 to do ? 1. Atheistical thoughts, foigetfulness of God, and all unworthy apprehensions of him, obght to be avoided with abhorrence, as extremely fool- ish, criftiinal, and dangerous. Ps. xiv. 1. 1. 21,' 22. Jer. ii. 32. Acts xvii. 29. Ezek. viii. 12.* - ^t. ^'iR""™"** °^ ^^* *^^ alienation from him, should be banished from the miaa of eveiy Chris- tian, because they are^8haD$i^ in themselves, they dispose men to the most abominable prac- tices, and provoke the divine vengeffibce. 1 Co& XV. H Eph. iv. 17—19. 2 TheS* i. -~— V ''^ It woul d be^ P''«#fathle for & ^^'"WpHSSTOli "bjT tQipl 'mmttmltim -va^fciar !bri«tiaos. ta tuuoaiiM .M^., ^ . „ — plrtlcahnroflliiir •nawer, on days of fasting and humiliation, for tho pur- pmmm l%\. tr »- lee fr i^o, or tJjS9k„^^.Jf ^ 'M >t iwwii^. -toe demy I >^l>«o«nlt "hands. >ll!j. SN*^d ai«tt^iS2E^ wisdom ' It recomii«IS5?^ *^^'^®«<'^P« the r.^HeBTS:^ ^Iracting cai^about eempoml thin^ otfghfto b^ ^, - 1. ^^t'. *5, Vxi riSi ; V i) r*-- fi"i;C!i': ^ 168 "^ ra/rri^. '•"« »' the believe, • I. .^»t te»po«l pr„-vS^„ '?-;^„, Ve„-.j ci^ ?»de; ,SSr„r''"f !l' ^Val» heed of ft,W- ^^ tot""*'" '«e?L"!rr 12 Rif - :*^*'-»-3.£zek. '^^■*^«?SbSSl^^ ^ng, disoni » -N /^ V. It. jt*>.i^^ "^ri ' ■* O'-^-rjp:' ^ '«^«'-; because nparison twth »e worid is in, « esrposes »^erwheIn,jW nent. Hark "». vi. 9 J I essaiy to be- ^^ care fo^ "^'leyheed. of Minting. ' becomiog- •'>8 proceed 88 of their ►^ates dis- ne correc- under it, nt- Heb. '3. Ezek. *w'8b rear 'nd those md serr- 'shed by «opJe of : wicked or thmr om thtt ♦ ■».j .;,.-•: Vl*. 169 tons ; for, as there ean be no spiritual coiQmim^ ion between the righteous and the wicked," the outward promiscuous feUowship of such opposite ^fwi^l 'f ?»Pr«fi*»W«» absurd, inconsistent with the holy institutions of Christ, injurious to ft,«'*^]y*^''i hardening to the disobedient. 2, 6, II. 2 Thes. iii. 6, 14. 14. We ought to take heed of observing di. Tine, ordinances in an irrerereii^, indecent, dis- orderly manner. Such conduct is uncomely, and shameful, oflFensive to God, and dishondunng to Ciinst, It exposes Christians to temporal iudiri ment, and hinders the ignorant from embracinif SelJs^ 1 Cor. xi. 3-22, 27-84. My.al ^iX" 15. Christians are commanded to abstain froin eating blood, and things strangled, because the blood IS the hfe i the use of it was never permit- ted to man under any dispensation ; the Israel- ites wer^ taught to reftain from it, as a token of respectkfor the means of atonement for sin ; and toe same degree of abstinence from blood that the law enjoined, is still required as necessary under the gospel. Gen. ix. 4. Lev. xvii. 10—14, Acts XV. 20, 28, 29. 16. We^ ought to avoi^ all ostentation and bypocnsy ^n the service of God ; for he sees in secret, he demands the heart, he will not rewaid those performaaees which proceed from iorruirt g^^f5_«PJ^hypocrites shall be Ai^u^^A ^ Bignajiy proiliKed. -gf^j^^j^ 16. xxiii. 14, !&» 28^8. xxii. 11—13. , ' ^ %^« ®^''*MI'^*'® of spiritual sloth and I^*(^y, t^k 'if -*' fi. il '^l # 170 ^ Went". «po8ed ISbSHK^ '^ ">«' fonwr ererhutiog darknSi'Kj V""l* «^t np in ■ 'r "•«■ the h^"^^^^}^ more .evS^ m ent from it to cdnS • ^ ^^"^^ enconnure- dnctis completely c^^^^^^^ forsuchTn. f ^ mim-ster of sin."**^'?. f *^"«*» «« i? he were <^ those who abuse thT^f f^^^^ng" pi^tensi JL grace, .^ ^ain a„d de W 'T ,^^^^^^tion W % ai* the slaves of ZLl— ^^^ »» ^ei^ *a be Ticcordinl to S^^^^ *"** ^^«» eiS ly. We oQfi-hf- fM^ 1,1. *"».«!«' truth! OTrtedlfof ^^^l? '"O'** 'f ena of apostate, C they cannot be ren. "^ no pleas^Ai*^ I m^^rr^ ine Jattd ih«tth^rbeg,Wn^7 ^P tbeV AM' A..^ m "% ^^ the most ^kwft,! Y^mJ^lfl *"! .^^'^ gpi i* ^ ^P'*^****' the Almighty. '^ ,*»*•:(*; •vipf " be cut down ^ their fonner «• s^t up in [moresev«i«. to the supe- 067 enjoyed. t-46. Luke the grace of enconrafi^e- ►rsuch con- Bsign of tlie 1 if he were alvatioh W ith is dead, I their end *oin. vi. 1, amea ii. 14 ,^ ™gr moved h strange «edsironi "8 for edi- P^GAKi. ■■ '■Jap oa iMt%^^ 5»e latte* n'nninjgr; 171 J Tim. f. 19, 20. 2 Pet. ii. 20—22. Heb. vi. 4— B X.25— 31, 88, 89. • 21. We are warned to take heed of quenching, grieving, vexing, resisting, or blaspheming the *^oly Spirit ; because be dwells in belieVers, and seals thena unto the day of redemption ; but he fights against those that vex him, and they who blaspheme him shall never obtiaHi forgiveliess. 1 IJess. V. 19. Eph. iv. 30. Isa. Ixiii. 10. Acts vu.%1. Matt. xii. 31, 32. 221' We should carefiiUy avoid every thing calculated to mislead the judgment, defile the a>nscience, fend grieve the heart of those that are -^ ^ in faith, because they are our brethren in, J^t ; be died forthem; and if we wound their ^*^°^fr"*'®» ^® ®^*^^ thereby sin against Christ.' RonS!%iv. 13j«-23. Gal. ii. 11—14. 1 Cor. viii. 7—^a|^3, 32. Matt.xviii. 6—14. 2^ClB8tian8 ought to put away a selfish dis- po«t»on; fygfa opfntWKyfi Bxposed mighty, ;^ «wn knowledge'l^d wisdom ; for, as the wisdom J^"* "*^l»8hne88 with God, self-conceit arises mum igirorence ; it shuts out the light of triSI -(U.-WVV-., b-luh}>£--.-i4~l-^lmote8 spiritual pride R^ sumptuous f^^^er'l'^TtL^T''' "''' T" giver, and the searcher of h^r^?^ l"^'?"* ^*'^- save and to destroy H« K^'' ''*'** " *"« to cease from iudirin/h,- » commanded as to who judge^^nnder'^jl'' *^^^^^"^« '^ose^ judging"lnd condemrng ?f;Sw%^"'^ ^^ of us shall civfi on - * - •''^* -Ev-ery one Christ, ZritJ^ S"?.V'''''r'"°J"^ James ir. 11. 13 »„„••, ■™'"'- ™- 1— «. 14. 1 Cor. i;.JCl^""'-"- >-3- »"• a, 4, 1^ ».l''.«S.rrf h„K,"r/"''5 ""» *» «- Bnj doctrine, of thTlt" t'ST,"^ *t •""""- 7~n. Mark , sls^: *""• ^-S- l-»ke xi,. 28. Christians shonld* iiv«M ; i- things uncertain LdSnimL^.T'^'' *^°^* we unprofitable and ST^^uK^"** they tion, gender strife, lea^mentTn *''"^'' ^'*«^ g3,a4. " '^^ ^ Tim. 1.4^7.^ Tim, iiae; }^ -Kr^:i^^ep^ &"' 'iii^'vv,i w ■ ■* ♦• X 178 pride. Roin. • Jng: andcen? rah» and pr^ ' apreme W- 10 is abJe to landed us to srefore those re guiltj of EVeiy one elf to JesuB in without ley shall at • vii. 1__^ 3, 4, 10^ nd the car- ity among tio^ is cal- ;he humb- who exalt t« James Luke xir. ng', roup- ter about use they r edifica- and in. J- «. 14, 'V16.I7. log, strife, and divisions, because these things Eroceed from carnality of heart. Jesus died for 18 people, that he might unite them in^ love, and he stands prepared ttf condemn those that promote strife. 1 Cor. i. 10—13. iii. 3, 4. 2 Cor. XU.20. James iii. 14—16. v. 9. 80. We ought to avoid all hatred and malice, groundless and excessive anger, contemptuous and insulting words; for these things are mur- der in the sight of God : they exclude men from the kingdom of heaven, and expose them to hell-fire. Eph.iv.81. Col. iii. 8. 1 John iii. 15. Gal. V. 20, 21. Matt. v. 21, 22. 81. We should take heed of cursing, or im- precating evil on any creature ; for cursing pro- ceeds from the bitterness of those who are desti- tute of renewing grace; and it is highly incon- siistent that the same mouth which blesses God, should curse men, who^are made after his like- ness. Rona. iii. 13, 14.'xii. 14. James iii. 5—12. 92. Believers ought to abstain from avenging themselves by rendering evil for evil, because vengeance belongs to God as his peculiar pre- rogative, which it is criminal presumption for men to usurp ; and those who refuse to shew mercy to their fellow-creatures, shall have judg- inent without mercy from him. 1 Pet iii. 9. 1 Thess. V. 15. Rom. xii. 17—19. Matt. vi. 16. xviii. 23—35. James ii. 13. ] 38. Christians are not permitt^jOo propagate tl^e gospel with <»mal weapOEfttil^B^ persecute tlTOsi wno aiffer from" them |K»uiK%li^on ;^ they that attempt to promote tbrcanse of truth Sl??'^^*^^®)®"*^®* ^"'^^ % i?eniBr# ©f Christ, "•m 0' the pro- U envy. ^f*i- J- ^^4 ^4 £- hAv*^ I ■.•kTff^^vvst^. , I ■ ■ * ,:vt:'!f: m '■ 1-. » fte .wort .hall pe^Ji,*,?T*"» «" that ^ tfcomy , fc, ,4 p3 ™» »« mveste* with au- , from the met dapKTC""'!' ^"""'^ P^ce'Si Wealy „a.eu..f "™ ,H?"? ^'Position j* the . «»hey that reiSTJhe i„« ""''?'«"» »f God. * »-^2.Jude 8,9. H.-, ,.*■% -'. -^ . .(, , -:•;':•::.::■•■■ m ■':v i,^"-:: '•::■,.' '-V^v- declared tliat his children will not lie: ^ttow who speak lies are of their father the deriL • They are exposed to tempoi^l detection and pnn- jshment; and they shall he shut out from the- heavenly Jerusalem at last, fS he tormented iii * the lake of fire. Isa. Ixiii. 8. John viii. 44. Acts _jJ». We should avoid slandering, evil-speaking, • . Wtiw^ng, tale-bearing, and intertneddling with other toen's matters, because these things proceed Jfom foolishness ; they unfit men for profiting By the word, dishonour the profession of the -gosjtel, kindle strife, procure deserved suffering from men, and provoke the displeasure of Go<£ .^'^I'^'i?'^^^' 17-^22, Titus iii. 2. 1 Tim. V. 13* 1 P»t.ii. 1, 2. iv* 15. Ps. 1. 16-20. ' ^ , ^, 89;» Christians ought to avoid all foolish, cop- ;. i- !^' ^w."u WI^'''*"^ ^^""S- The relirion of*, f time yho'brit^ not their tongue id a vmu de- 4^ Jutton. The speech of men. discovers and cor- ' P^jgroOftds jirith the state of their heart. W» must ■- 3|j^ accounlofaU our words, and be judged • r?9m!^''^^J^^^'^^ day- Eph.v.4. iv.29. - ^ Jalne^i.19,26. Pro v. x. 19, 20. Matt. i^. 8*4- » - ^7* ' ' .. . , ■•; . <;.-':■■' 40. BelieVeru are called- toavpid ridtinjiltid: \i drrinkenness, chambering and wantonness, ^o^ii- ■> catfon^and all upcleaimeas,. lascivious thoughts ' and affections, with the criminal neglect or die- • w^utien *f marriage. Marriage is honourable in all>^bnt|he undue neglect, or^ dissolution of it, i^fe-tojdl pto ii^ to i t upu rit y: HIeteriifeirrtafrrV vii^-f, 5j 10, 12. Matt. V. 31, ^Txix. 8— W. . ^fSwUy lusts war against the souli of mtii, j^ I, .>^ ;i t <.-> •fc. iSi.,; .;j*%'. ^ ' 176 ' ^ . exposes them to thX^^f^gjf *»«--, and of judgment is at hand itH ' ^® **»« m- him! "tCHfT*^ '^'«"'»*" ^it . vers prevailing corZion •nllV""'*^''' ^«<^o- Pjres men for iiituw'^ Xw^' S^r^ ^"^^ Pre- cal ed out of the world shmZ* u^^ ^^o ar^ to It, and seek the ^omW /^"" conformity and gxHKi works, for^ere"!**^]"^***^ ^^^hnei ^.Kom.,ii.^l^;S;^ai. 12^.10 -F^n'T^dTain'^r^^^^^ ^beware of self^^- their religious attSeL T^'" '^^^ ^'^er-^te • jnjui^ themsekes. Cde' nl?" ""^ ^««tljr '^-^^peof!:^Tz:!mT,.^: L..^.,^.J:.,:-....?. • t ^ ^ beasts. l-ewdness learen, and Gal. r, 19, As the day rofitable to f>e for ever t- Matt, y, flesh, and aj; there- es in sanc- of Christ, iPet.ir. -20. ' wasteful *e world, s enmity >nate the es disco- and pre- who ar^ nfonnity hoh'neis price in « ir. 4. • iih 16 Pet. iii. self^e. 'er-rate • greatly egafe- n Mie. bapp^. 177 ness, naturally disposes men to spiritual sloth and wickedness, and these end in awful alarm ^i.^46 ^^^^''''^*^' Luke xvii. 26-33. > 89. In what manner ought believers ta avoid being, tempted to sin ? ^4 \^®^ "® ^""®^ *° ^« ^«*nWe and self-dif- fident, because those who confide in .themselves are pecuharly hable to fall. 1 Cor. x. II 12 Rom. XI. 20. Prov.xxviii.l4. Mark xi v. 27-131,' 2. They are called to be strong in the Lord, by trustm^ m his promis^ntercession, grace mour of God, which denotes the knowledge and ymtual expenence of divine truth, feiUi and' . hope in It, practical conformity to it, and gmci- " ousdexterityinusingit Eph.vi.ll~l7. ifhess. .f V. 8. Rom. xiii. 12^. <# 4. They ought to abound in prayer to God for > "PTrTT' "^^Z' T'if "'^' *"^ deliverance. Lukexi.4.; xxii.40,46. Eph.vi.l8. 2Cor.xii. 7; o. James i. 2---6. - ^ 5. They are caUed to watch and be sober, so '• as to stand constaintly prepared to observe and "^ withBtajid temptation. Mark xiv. 34. 37 88 I T hcBB . V . 0. 1 Pet . V. 8. • * 6. ThiBv ought to flee from temptationAt ' laying a l^w upon their senses, and avoiding . r '.•-{«-. .i^-i'..„< iitfjji^j* ..i^'J'^^;,t, mfi 'T^W5--, 178 every incitement to evil. * 1 Tim. vi. 9—11. 2 Tim. ii. 22. Gen. xxxix. 7—12. Job xxxi. 1. 7. They should embrace with readiness any way to eicape, which God is pleased to make for them, when they are involved by temptations. 1 Cor. x.Jfea 1 Sam. XXV. 18— 35. ; xxix.6— 11. John xviij. 8, 9. 8. They ought stedfkstly to resist their spirit- ual adversaries, by lighting and overcoming with the sword of the Spirit, ucdording to the example of their glorious Leader. 1 Pet. v. 9; 1 Tim. vi. 12. Matt. iv. 4, 7, 10. ■ ' , /- / .-, 90. What duties are required^/rom be- lievers toward Jesus Christ himself; and by what motives are they e^crM^ to perforin them? Iv^^evers ought daily to contemplate the character,-^nd grow in the experimental know- ledge of Christ, because %fr48 their Saviour *and Head. The knowle<%e^of him is peculiarly e;x- cellent, as it changes the soul into its image, an E 180 — ^miy come again, and honour those that are fimnd ready to receire him. Phil. iii. 20. 1 Thess. L 10. Luke xii. 35—40. 91. What are the principal duties of ChrifllMns/toward God the Patk4r, t?ith tlie eorreipondijQg motives to obedienc^ ? ^, 1. Christianft are 'bound to advance in tfait scriptural knowledge of God, which is the prin- ciple of spiritual renovation, holy ol^dience, and peacq. Eph. i. 17. Col. i. 9, 10. ; iii. 10. 2 Pet. 1.2. 2. They ought to believe in his glorious per- fections, and ^ust in him for pardon and salva- tion through Christy because without faith, it is impossible to please God ; and he delivered his Son for our offences, and raised him to glory, that our faith might terminate on himself by the mediation of Jesus. Heb. ti.JB. Rom. iv. 24, 25. 1 Pet. i. 21. 3. They are called to repent, with deep humi- liation and sorrow, for all their transgressions agunst God ; because he resists t^e proud, but draws^ near to the humble ; he enriches them with his grace, and exalts them to inherit iaiva- tiem from iniquity with the precious '^1% blood of Christ ; he will judge men impartially ■according to their works ; aitd the fear of the ^?w •», their enmity Xinst wf ' "-"""S'-althouffh- criminal, Be hK^^ "^ groundless aSd to beseech, them to h. if^ !, ','"' ''ndeecended 30. 21. 2 C„r!".1^21 -^ '" ^'^ ^^- '•! cilS F^hT&fei- ««!. -« 'heir «eon. " offer ever eniTJ^Ti,- ''^'"' ■» ">« ""e hope V. 2, 111 S 5 r "^ '^'^' P»«'»°- «om- h.r;..T^i^e:r:4'rnGiirt* «"'"«« a They are caUed to present t hlml* i God as a living- sarrifinn ? themgej^gg to count of his n^dee£7n^:r^\^n^„tr •^■ grace, and the eternal life wWch^ hn ^ q«»ckeniag fiom. xii. 1.; vi. 13 22 has promised. ne« ^d'Cf'' J:ir H^-«« of God in hoH- Father^ h^' 8 ^w^^-' ^r" ^^^'' ^^^^^"Ij mercy, even to ^tbn!f 1° *'*'^"^«'' ^^'^ ^ch ii fr«?ttiltoi;:ejiett^^^ ^^. ^r^ care to please him i^vL ttinl f '"I'' *?"'' ^ God 18 the Timt»^f ? S?g ' for the^ gloiy ■ -►wuaia-rae ultimate enJ of hia u,v»..i,o ifr!!7 ''^./•J^V'^A . ^ ....-j">r£.4irl*i 182 92. What are the duties of believers to- ward the Holy Spirit, and the proper motives, tp the performance of them ? f .1. Believers are called to pray that the Spirit may be sent to abide with them, and woTk gra- ciously in them ; because their heavenly Father is willing to give the Holy Spirit to them that ask him. Luke xi. 9—13. Eph. iii. 14—19. 2. They ought to recei(ve the promise of the JSpirit by faith, to rely on his assistance, and to be filled with his influences ; because, they are pfon^bised, in the most liberal manner, through the death of Christ. Gal. iii. 13, 14. Eph. v. 18. John iv. 10, 14 ; vii. 37-r39. - ^ 3. They ought to honour thgjjoly Ghost, by carefully avoiding the pollution of iiuquity ; be- cause he seals them to the day of redemption ; he dwells in them, as his temple; and those who grie^ him are liable to destruction. Eph. iv. 30. 1 Cor. iii. 10, 17. ^ 4. They are directed to w^ in the Spirit, by mortifying the lusts of the flesh, minding the things of the Spirit, cherishing his holy influx* ences, and bearing the fruits of righteousness ; because he bears witness to the adoption of those * who are led by him ; he jnakes them partakers -^of inward peace, and prepares them for inheriting eternal life. Gal. v. 16, 17, 22 — ^25. Rom. idii. 4—6,13—16. ^i \ A e s t] n X h St ib n< 1 \ 98. To wha r tians^ called to attend in siseret, for the nd- 'S r ^-^ '\' .*»!i5. ' \ W '. > . c 183 ievers to- the Spirit woTk gra- snly Father them that 14—19. aise of the ice, and to e, they are r, through Eph.v.fS. Ghost, by ■quity; be- idemption ; those who Sph.iv.30. I Spirit, by inding the holy influ.-« teousness ; >n of those partakers inheriting Rom. \dii. r the ad- \ ion and its meaning, to proJ.i?*'??'"';' «>»ten,pl.ting knowledge r and K I **" ."i'^^^ «f «•■«' heart, to^s .Crtht Zfr ^£k^'"* " •" *^»" their p«ctice. 'l S^^ ,f '°i^T'„'""' *««» IS, 16, 24, 97-105 ' ^«^'r 2..a. J-radx. e4S7ndXtetej rP»«?% t. W^en^/LS^ t?-«r,^.o ?-?7 to *e| Wandini «,fei Jji Sk''.!^?' »P'°«?«1 «ndeJ- !l i.»kAviii. 1^1^. |^J;.K* ■^^'^ *• *-'■ - . • -Or »^o«*' Guide to /v- ^ ' cem.ng |he gift, ^ee. ^nH^^i ^^^ ""^"«^> *hem con. ^ ^-^ce, anrt Bpirif o f p ,.„., „r i.. A--T • \ "i a ■^^i .ifc'V,; '* U ' ' ■ , ' * 5. They should afflict themselres with secret festing, on occasions of peculiar importance and necessity. Matt. ix. 15. ; vi. 16 — 18. Barnes iv. 8—10. . 6. They ought to honour the Lord in secret for his benefits, by abounding in grateful thanks- giving and praise. Phil. iv. 6. Col. ii. 7. ; iv. 2. James v. 13. 94. With what description of persons ought believers to join themselves in church- fellowship, for the purpose of social religion? ^disciples of Christ ought not to 6e un- }ked together with unbelievers, or those , the power of godliness ; for such char- expressly shut out from the kingdom 2 Cor. vi.Nl4--17. 2 Tim. iii. 1-^. 19—21. Eph. \8~-7. 1 Cor. vi. 9, 10.; V. 6—13. ' , '■ ^ '' \ The character of those wKo were gathered into church-fellowship, by the minletry of the apostles, is very particularly described, ds^ a standing rule for every succeeding age ; and b) it believers are ditectedto join themselves, . ' 1. With such persons as appear to have a good work begun in them, by being called out of darkness' 16 be saints, born again of the worti,. quickened from dead works, and created in Christ JesuS; by renewing grace. Phil. i. 6, 7. 1 Cor. 1. 2, 9. ; v1. 1 1, a Thess. ii. 13, 14. 1 Pet. ii. 9. 10. ; i. 15, 23. 1 Thess. i. 5. Col, ii. 1.1. Kph. ii. 2. With those whb are^built up as a spiritual -v .\ m."^ ',-s^ F* ""^^v ' with secret rtance and Barnes ir. I in secret ful thanks- . 7. ; iv. 2. ^ persons 1 church- religion? to Be un- }, or those luch char- kingdom iii. 1^ — 6. H. 9, 10.; lered into I apostles, ding rule ie^rers are > have, a ed out of he worti,, in Christ '. 1 Cor. 'et. ii. 9, ^^iHtnal a'-rtt*SS|^ *5r J85 ofTJinW *»«Jy Pfifsthood, on the foundation duI?v?Z T' '^"^ ^" * «***« *»f immediate ex. h^I^ '"'V"i^*^"«*' *°*^ suyection^ ms authority as a Head. 1 Pet. ii. 4L7, eMf' worf^ lI; ^ ^.'® ?'^*' "« distiiiguished from the 1. a. 2 Thess. i. 3, 4. 1 Pet i 7 ft 00 rt. With those who bring forth the fti»f« «f 6 Phil ;rio iT . "'* ^^^ apostles. Col. i. o. i-nii. 11. 12. Rom. vi. 17 mi tu • « 10. ; ii. 14. * /— 19. 1 Thess. 1. 6— (95. In what ma,ncr are suitable person. ' a»i>m4n»^^/ 4^^ ^'^ '^°^° "Pt o men to caU —10. ' * ^ *^**" >• 3- Eph.^iii. » ■:'!»'«!■ '^UMi -WyWt^* ■ ^fML ■■■''. y I J '' ■' ' ^ v / / ^ia>- '- tr t ■ / / — ^ " • / / ' - .- *'" ■ • ■ s. ■ ' / 1 1 ) ■' I 1 I 1 ^ » ■'".;*V , /_ ; ^' I • U JL^ • - / ' "— - — ■ — "-" — - — 1 .> .' / »■ ^ . ^ • ■*^ f / * « -; •'■> ' ; ,'■ ■ \ '' ■ - : \ I 1 ■ ■ 1 1 1 ■ P P > « ♦ - S"* « ■ . ' 1^^^^^ m ,)■. ,. - ' ■ ^^^H^ \ ) - P -. ^ / ;- » r * . . . b •« i> 1 ; . j.i • Wr^ ^ y « ■ « c ' ■ .' .^ - -^ « •* . 1 ,<*=*i>-.' i^r^ ^li¥..f y. i • IMAGE EVALUATION TEST TARGET (MT-3) k A /.<^ kM<$ 4^ ■^ 1.0 I.I lii|28 ■u 2.5 2.2 11:25 i 1.4 6" iJ£ 1 1.6 <^ x,> - .^ iiirit^^niii Sciences CorpcHatiQn '^-^'f/it -M'i. m'i.-. ■ .i n WKT MAIN ITRHT WIMTIR,N.Y. MSM (71*) 173^503 " " 7 ^ "' / • m^ ,^ i'^. ^^^ F.^ W^; s. ^p j^ \ ; Xi*i«^iA4-^ " X 1 3 •.-*v. V W6^ feU JJ;r h^^'f'"'"* '°'f into risible church- leUowBhip, by professingr their feith in Christ c eavingto his people, and submitting to Ws"n: ^^>r I'* ^^» ^^> ^^--^- xviii. a* faith i^^'lSfJl "''^' * ?«*"^^« profession of pe«^^^^^^ T'^**i ^^^'^^t '««Fct of Loie J^fh tS ^*»"^^««. of Christ, and treated 96. What are the pt^ic ordinances by which the churches of Christ o^ghi siaiel ly to honour the Lord, and promote their own edification ? _ 1. Believers ought to sanctify the firet day of ^e week, by resting f«,m their^ secular em^^o;. meat, assembhng together in the nam e of ChSt • As the general prostitution of bapUsm to the «hil leniently established injip,u>ard., wlSLT^ous^ largenient inconsistent with the Aun nrii- u ^ »h«l. h.,e been .ritte. pr<*«.d|y „„ u,. ^^ §>"?»' iW;.,*, iife,< V *■■■'? ^^s ■' , •''^rv^}^}ffv^^f^^fJr^, ''^^■'^^'''^''■'^^^.im^,, ,* Ivation into ing them to Eph. ii. 8, lible chnrch- i in Christ, g to his in* -38. ix. 18. I. 8.* rofession ■ of t respect of and treated om. xiy, 1. Inances by gbt siaied" note their first day of ar employ- i« of Christ to tlie ohil. [ the occasion tnpting tkem nfimt seed of uinot be con- - tedious en- lis work, the those books e sul^ect 1^ % y and m n iij ^ 187 ?=^- 1. 11-19 26. RerTlt: f""*- "'''''» iou8 Old Te8tem»^f „ '"• ■*""« 'f*- 7- Vbk. I^rJ-s day, to «cUe S.— T""^" '* *" *« »». Exod.«. St «v i^ *° «>|««y it. to the reSt rffh ' f ?'? ■*«»'" » ^tendance assembled, «, an ii^n - P*""*'' *''«» they are ?viii. 19. Acts i. iT i;"y''""^^'".?8; iMatt. fMion with him, bv tl..T ^°° '"'' ^'^• Luke «ii. ,9, 20^'/^ tiitr /c'T- lo- 17. XI. 20--.34 ♦ **• ^' * Gor. \x. ^^^^AJi l'B^ Z:: ^ ^^ ^ supper with ■I 1 ^ . ^<. 'a . L '>■■.•. 188 nicate a portion of their substanw for pious and Se^eJoleM purposes, according as God has pros- pered them. ICor. xvi. 1, 2. Heb. xiu. 16. 97; What are those occasional ordiuanceB to which Churches are called to attend in particular circumstances? I. They ought to chuse and appoint proper personUo bear office among them. Acts 1.1 i>, . ^^iT Churches iught occasionaUy ^ nuite in fasting, especially when «»»o»*t«'^^ ?^ *^ti 9 3 are to be oJdained among them. Acts xm. 2, 3. '^a.^ey are called to inffict pubUc censur^, by admonishing «nd 'ep'ovW thos|g|o ^^^^^ sLedlopenly, or refused to ^J*^^^ offences; and by ^^<^^^f^^}'^^i^^%^^^ persist in impenitence. 1 Jim. v.20. 2 Thess. 14, 15. Matt. xvm. 17, Id. I Cor. v. 1—7, persis • •• /» Ulf D. *\ (iJhurches ought to forgive and comfort pen itent^flfenders, bf aflfectionately restoring them to foil commaniou in all the ordinances of the eospel. 2 Cor. 11. 6—8. Gal. vi. 1. .... ^ 6. Sister churches ought to maintam mtim^e feUowship with each other, by mwiP of ^u PasC kssengers, and Letters; for the pu^^ oose of promoting mutual acquaintance, htrmo- rindigencei openly exhibiting their .pintwl ♦• I ■>■« 1 ™i - -j^ r*fWiiWW*(«iHf«ii.rt«i«i*i«i m ■SSiT-v '"T-/'-^*":^ ■f.--il-^.*n«-'-J 0U8 and as pros- .16. iuances tend in it proper ctsi. 15 » unite in , the word xiii* 2, 3* « f^ censure, ^o have pprivate lose who 2 Thess. r. V. 1 — 7f nfort pen- ring them •m of the I intimate 19 of their p the pu^^ ce, harmo" I brotherly e tem poral persecution lir spiritnaV 189 union before the world, and more extensirely dif- fusing the knowledge of Christ for the conversion of them that sit in darkness. Acts xv. 2—32. XVI. 4. 1 Thes. iii. 1.^-8. Col. iv. 7—10, 16. 1 Cor.xvi. 3. 2 Cor. viii. 1—6, 14— 24;ix. 2— 5, 12—14. xi. 8, 9. John xvii. 21, 23. 3 John 5 — 11. ^ ff^^S. What are the principal duties of Gos- J^ MuMfer*, and the moHves from which -they should perform them ? 1. They ought carefully to study and hold&st the faithful word of the Lord, which is able to make them perfect, that their profiting may ap- pear to all by their fibih'fy to state, defend, and apply the truth, so as to saye themselves and their Wers. 1 Tim. if. 15, 16. 2 Tim. iii. 14 —17. Titus i. 9. 2. They ought to preach ttfe word publicly, and from house to house, with plainness, dili- gence, l^thfulness, and affection ; under an ap^ prehension of the presence and second appearing ofXJhrist, and with the hope of gaining many to be their crown of rejoicing at his coming. 2 Cor. in. 12, 13. Acts XX. 20, 21. 2 Tim.iv. 1—4. ii. 14, 15, 24, 25. 1 Thes. ii. 3—12, 19, 20. ' a They are called to watch for souls, by observ- ing the danger to which they are exposed, and by giving suitable warning to every one ; that they may present everv man perfect in Christ, _ ^Ij^^^ account to him wi th joy. 2 T'OTt ir.^ ^ Eases, fii. 17— M. Acts xx, 31. CoVIb^. Heb. xiii. 17. J * ♦ s- \ Mil ' r 190 4 They are solemnly chBfged to feed the flock of Christ, by dispensing all his ordinances to theni willinfflv, impartially, and seasonably; be<»u8e Te pS'ased them to himself with his own blood, and because negligent ministers are exposed to Ldden and ignominious torment ; but those who are faithful shall be advanced to the highest dig- nity and felicity. 1 Pet. v. ^^ Tim- v. 19-22. Acts .XX. 28. Luke xii. 42—46. 6. They ought to be holy find irreproachable, as ensamples to the flock; that they may obtam an unfading crown of glory from the Chief Shep- herd at his appearing. Titus i. 6-8. ii. 7,8. 1 Tim.iii.2-7. iv. 12. 1 Thes.ii. 10. 2 Thes. iii. 7—9. Acts XX. 33—36. 2 Cor. yi. 3—10. 1 Pet. T. 3, 4. , 6 They should abound in secret prayer, ana thanksgiving for their flock, according to |he pw^ ticular circumstances of every one : for God has respect to theprayers of his servants, «»d ^e is ab^^ to So abundantly above all that they ask or think. Col. iv. 12. 1 Thes. i. 2. iii. 9-13 Philip, i. 3, , 4, 9^11. Eph. i. 16, 17. 111. 14— 21. 7 They ought to Select such men m appear to possess superior piety and talents, and pn/atdy Ulct them concerning all the counsel of God ; that they may b« properly q««»l»fi«^;.^y «**""/^^ trine, both to exhort and tjejch others. 2 Tim. ii. 2. Acts XX. 17, 18, 20, 27. xvm, 24—26. 99. What ard the duties qfChristifmt to - — ■ ' — r-^ — *■! ill » ■■ii«M n nn r > f*.*<»«**<»- ^ospa liTiiiisters, "with the motivea to the performance of them ? \ .r#' i, Itfi.^^ iw.^ > \'^fA>.Jl>, rei t on ha th< ne( Xii lie i^ H^,. - ■'ii-mffiiimi!m0Sttil§lltlttitma<(^^ ?^iSS^ Vv i the flock 88 to them '; because jwn blood, ixposed to those who ighest dig- V. 19—22. proachafole, may obtain :hiefShep- B. ii. 7, 8. 10. 2 Thes. vi. 3—10. prayer, and y to |he par- forGod has ndheis able ask or think. Philip, i. ^ L. as appear to ,nd pnvatdy insel of God; >y sound doc- ers. 2 Tim. 24—26. 'hristifm lem? 9 to Hi)s 191 - . \ 1. Believers ought to acknowledge tho8« who are-over them in the Lord, aM esteem them very highly m love for their work'^ sake. 1 Cor. iv. 1. 1 Thes. V. 12, 13. 2. They are commanded to remember their word, and obey them in the Loi^ with hnmhle submission; that their account may be given with joy to themselves, and profit to their hear^ «"• I Pet. V. 5. Heb. xiii. 7, 17. 1 John ii. 28. 3. They ought to honour them, by contribut- ing hberally for their temporal maintenance, be- cause the hbourer is worthy of his hire. It is the express appointment of God, that he who is taught should communicate to him that teacheth^ and he will not be mocked. As men treat the servants of Christ now, they shall at last be treat- ed by Christ. 1 Tim. v. 17, 18. 1 Cor. ix. 6— 14. Gal. vi. 6— 9. 4. They should stir them up to fulfil their mimstry, and encourage them therein with friend- ly assistance. Col. iv. 17. Acts xviii. 26. Rom. xvu2— 4. Philip, iv. 8. 5. They ought frequently to pray that their ministers may be preserved, strengthened, and • rendered successful, and that many additional lab- ourers may be sent forth by the Lord into bi» harvest; because the harvest is plenteous, but the labourers are few, and their work is both necesMry and difficult Matt ix. 37, 88. Heb* ' «u.i«. 2 Thes. iiu 1, 2. ^00» What are t h< principal d atjeii of h». lieveii to «icA oO^r, tu brOhren in Cbpie^** «i 1 192 and fellow oh arch members; and by what pecidiar motives are they excited to perform them ? 1. Believera ought to love each other with pure, fervent, and constant affection, according as Christ has loved them. He has earnestly urged this by his new commandment, as the distinguishing badge of his disciples the most acceptable token of their gratitude for his kindness towards them- selves, and the only sure characteristic of his friends. Without love, all other religious at- tainments are unavailing. It is the most ex- cellent of all the Christian graces^ and the bond of perfection. It covers a multitude of sins, as- similates men to God himself, and endures for ever as the glory of heaven. 1 Pet. i. 23. Heb. xiii. 1. John xiii. 34, 35. xv. 12—17. 1 Cor. xiii. Col. iii. 14. 1 Pet. iv. 8. 1 John iii. 11—15. iv. 7— 11,20. 2. Believers ought to esteem, honour, and pre- fer one another, for Christ came not to be mini- 9tered unto, but to minister to his disciples, and he commanded them to follow his low^ exam- ple. God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace to the humble. Rom. xii. 10. Eph. v. 21. Phil, ii. 3, 5. Matt. XX. 25—28. John xiii. 1^17, I Pet. v. 5. 8. Believers are frequently called to salute each other with purity and affection, as a token of their Christian regard. Philip, iv. 21. 1 Pet* r« 44. Rom. xvk 8 — 16. — \\ 4. They should endearoar to maintain constaat ^r*itmmm«ktbi, ''**^«**,«aw«ii»a«,teB«tetawv;.. (^.-.:..,TyfrvT5!a nd by what 1 to pilrform [lerwitbpnre, iing as Christ urged this by iistinguisbing, tptable token owards them- sristic of his religious at- he most ex- ind the bond B of sins, as- I endures for Pet. i. 22. —17. 1 Cor. 1 iii. 11 — 13>» our, and pre- ; to be mini- lisciples, and lowly exam- giveth grace . T. 21. Phil, xiii. 1—17. 9 salute each I a token of n, 1 Pet. ▼% taincomtnt > 1§S the fame blo^TfteJ^^Yer', '^P'^'i^itb children of one FrtLV^JT?"*' "' °"« ^'i, members of^one My anH''^'' "^ ™« hope,' i::i^ icor.iri5:te,i^-TUr exercise of seif-denialfcrh!' ^ ""* unwearied fen>; thae they m«tete:i'?''.'?'•r"'''■ «n<^ his apostles wt„ „i j"""*^ '"«'' Christ "d that tCrhSrts m PlT*^ "<" themselves, »mti»rinthewlt;:f^'o^"*«"r'"?°'2' E^. .V 1, 2, 1 Corri,. i'g% H»»-^^- 1^. Wingone anoth r ^il"* ^a^^rK?* \''- *ho are slothfnl, lest anv ^f ,k J"''.'"? 'hose ents , for a eospeS '7,° pJacekndtal- •ry memberis necesCA in i^^ "r**^"* ^^- member can be usef^^il ! r^uP^*^* » ^"* '^o formance of iis p^p^ ^S '^^^^ regular per- o^hment on tW'f Zlrer: "^RoT 7 i^ 8: Any ^^^^^^"■^^^j^:^^^. 194 i K ^- foTffWe repeated trespaMes, ^^ J^"'^ ^^!^^f Job of refentance; because aU the dwciples of Jeaot neid, and obtain, fo':^^? f »«^ Jj^fe: lAikexvii.3, 4. Matt, xvm. Id,:l6,^21^ ^''§.' Christians ought to abound fe:P»y«f *f each other ; for the fervent prayer of the right- eons avaUeth much. Jam. t. 16. 1 John ▼. 16. m They should comfort and support fijeWe- minded brethren, who are indapger of famtiug u»j der their buidens, or of yielding to the power ^ tempftion; for this is to fWEl the law of Qins^ 1 The.. V. 14. Gal. vi. % Heb. xu. 12-^17. 11 They are called to sympathwe tenderly with each other, by weeping with them that weepr and rejoicing with them that rejoice^; because they are nearly connected as members of the same body, and liable to th^ same changes, im STs. Heb. xiU. 8. Rom. xu. 13. 1 Cor. xu. 24 12. They should use hospitaUty one to wj- oth^; for thereby some have ente|g»med angels unawares. 1 Pet iv. 9^«^ *"':.;. A« t«m 18. They ought cheerfully to reUeve th« tem- .nobl necessities of their poor brethren, by giving Siemfood, raiment, money, accommodation, or at- tendance, as their circumstances require ; for the mere prJfesMon of feith or love cannot profit without that aotualUbenaity which is the scgp- tural evidence of genuine love to Chnst. We acknowledgwi poor disciples as Ins b^thren. wb^, ron f os ent^im on t h ee erth; an d^aji^ jaslj^ ETwill graciously honour and reward thow^ now^^ministerunto them. Jam.u. 1»— 16* i John M Uacipl^ of fh>m him* p»y«f*ibr the right- ohn V. 16. lort feeble-i -aintiogiiB* e ppwt^r of v of ChriiU 2—17. te tenderly i tbwt weepr !e4 b^cavse of the same es. I Pet, Cor. xii. 24 one to'im* ined angels re the tern- It by giving lation, orat- lie ; for the nnot profit 8 the scrip- Christ, m sthren* who. ateliMt4»r> 195 death for^^v,'*'''"/^ '^I^'^^^y «"«■«'» «^en unto rS 1 -f^*^® '*^^ «^ their brethren; becausS Godlajd^downh^^ ' John^^H^! 101. What are the peculiar duties of A^ /»«;% >itt«Aa«fl&, and the motives to obedL- encer ^*^ the'inW?.;'""?J°^*'.^'"»''°"«'"«<' bearwith ' cuS« .S ' "i^'- '^^*' ""■ '•" ker with pe- ™nd«ri„r5^ ^ '"."• '" *''« '"'Orion of erery Wwero?fi.T' ^?'"! «W»*«»d ha, not r?L.tris-2L*'" *'" ^ ' «"• ^^ yS »^ .r'*'S^f«""« *e i, the weiAef ni^mot« f^^^j^.?« ^^reful to please .her, and I>rQiyote her daily comfort; becanse he dJr^ ;g^r attention ibm^henj cS^^^S^^ -f 'T^J 5, He is bound to deave unto his wife it^t^ ^cf to erery^ther associate, as his mm^ '-cx^-^ '- ■if^^ I \ut£^ d s , rW>r'»T "t»S S-vtH ^ fi,^... vk^y «/!.„ r ■##' 4at i'l 4^^K." ' '''^h t-^^^ .■ a ^R'v i n K. i»*» V ■(-■■■' 1 s' 196 v » tiBiato cpmpiunion, till death- leparate them ;. be- caiM'e they are no more twain, but one flesh join* «d together by Gfod himself. Matt. xix. 4-^. Mai. ii. 14— 16. 6. H# ought toj6in with her in i|>reparing for their heavenly rest ; because the time is short, the fashion of this world passeth away^and the children of the resurrection shall neither nurry, nor be gi^en in marriage. 1 Cor. vii. 29-~8l. Lttlce XX. 35, 86. ' lOS. What are the peculiar duties ofbeikv- in§ wives, and the a^respontfing motives to obedience? 1. The belieTing wife should please her hut- band with unwearied care, render unto him dOe benevolence, and cleave'^ him with peculiar af- fection as long at he lives ; because her body is his, and she is bound to him by the law of God. 1 Cor. Tii. 8, 4, 10, 84. Tit. ii. 4. Rom. rii. 2, 3. S. She ought to honout^er husband with rer- irence, obiedienc^'and cheerful subjection to his just authority; because the woman was create^ ibr the man, as hifthelp and glory. The husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ is the head of the church ; therefore af the church is subject to Christ, the wife ought to besubiecttoherown, l»usband.« Obedient wives have the satisfaction of resembling Sarah, as her spiritual daughters i pad of promoting the best interest of their hw- bands. Col. iii. 18. 1 Cor. xi. 3, 7—9. Gen. ii. 16, S1-*JI8. Eph. v. 98—24, 8a 1 Pet iif^ 1» -*»< ^- • :■■ - ■ ■ ■ - ■ " -■^- - A '^fT- ."4 \ , ^k t.'?,.-,CV|,i/^^ .i^.j ^:;^.-' -.,'-.-, ■■t^k e them ;• be- ne flesUjoiB* ^, . xix. 4U-^. ireparing: for - , me IB short, ^a/^ and' the ither vsaxt VII. es ofbelifih motives to fie her hut- ito him due peculiar af- hef hoUy is law of God. >m* Tii. 2, 3. ad with rer* ctiiMi to his was create^ [lie bu8ban4 t is the head :h is subject ;t to her own, satisfaction daughters i : their hus- -9. Gen. ii. Pet liii'i. { H>7 Bnd^A '^^^ *** '^"^ herself witl, hoi, irwcea •nd good, works, such as the fear of thj L^ «rastm God, Christian lovfl-ghastitvlhlmoi:!^' W e^bri^, meeknes^ IJSpT^^^^^ r_!ifu , '"*'«»' pice mnhe sifht nfr^i •nd they b«ome w«i.en p«fe«A,, Si^'l' wndenng them truly .uiTMe Md*pS.w^h^ 10-31. I T^m H. tfo Tr" • ^'- ""• ^^t^lii^LTert^s^rroSf'^^'' •on. only. WbJS^Z^°flJS: 4,1—16, "• ^ **> '*«• Ti^ J. ^ ,<'"'*^«(g»# J»»artt toward tl irir^--^ aren. wuh the »««<.«, u, obediencS ^ -,^; * t^** t '^C^^ '^^■^ "F TigyT J^«^^«*«3^^iw«?^'^:>'^JS-'^5C^^S^^«f?^l •wwMf|ppj||W*i«f^ 19B f.i'«i'tj-. ^Rfi 1, Godly |>uent8 should early bring their cb^ dren to Christ* in the way which he has a^ pointed ; because the promise of the unalterable corenant, is to believers and to their offsprinff ^^ Jesus delights to receive and bless the Uttle chU^ ! dren of his'^fiisciples) he honours . them as holVi^ and acknowledges them as the subjects of Ibifi kingdom. Gal. iii. 16—18. Isa. xliv.0. Acts i|,' 89;xvi..l4, 16i Mark x. 13—16. 1 Cor. ?u.' 14. Bpb. vi. 1— 3. r^: 2. They ought affectionately to cherish tiie%^ children during their infancy, and make suitable provision for their temporal support and comfoif/ through ]ife. This is the dictate pf i*ature,iM; well as of the divine law. Isa. xlix. 15. LamAil.^ 8, IThes. ii. 7. 1 Tim. y. 8. 2 Cor. xii. 14. ; a They ought diligently to instruct their vokes the displeasmm i»f God { hvA the Lord honours parents who use their authority %v h iff i, by bleasing their offspring. 1 Tim. 141,4^' •w; g their cb^- he iias apr^ U9altera\$9 e little chu*^ . ita as bolyi jects of ))ifi^ r. 8. Acts ii,( 1 C«, to 4=f' * '? .5 " :m^m^^ r 200 1. Children ought to honour their parenta with wncereesteeji; and respectful department to- S ^TlJ""' ^^ *^^ cpnnectedV special pro- wise with the performance of this duty. Eph, 1,.; ; w ^. ^*'*'"*'^ attentively receive, and remem- ber their instructions ; for wisdom is the most becoming and useful ornament of youth. Prov. ^1 ^^»- 1-5. IV. 1~13, 20-22. «««A. ?^i?^.'*"'** ""^^ *" ***« rewonable com- 1^ ♦' n ^5^" e^°*'. ' ^°' ^*^"*^*« "»»»* '^nd plea- sing to God. Eph. vi. 1. Col. iii. 20. ^ thi ®^ ??^^\*° '"'^'°^* with reverence ta S^J°*T*i?" ? ^««»°8« it w a necessary tokw 10. 3lf^.''"V "'*^- ^- 7~ll.*^I>rp^. ^y. 5, wi'J''T*^*'"^^8^***"^^^ '^^"^te thpir parents bynounshing them in their ofd age; for this U jood and acceptable before God. Gk xlv C 13. xlvn. 11, i2. Ruth. iv. 16. 1 Tim. r. 4. 105. What are the duti^BS of fte^e^ masters to their servants, and by what mo^ '*^ " - '^®y "**S**' *° perform them ? "^^ i. tJhri^iah masters should prefer, and endet^ IZ Pffu"'* "^^y^V* «^'^*"ts ; for such ser^ IS^i„r?.*2'''* of spiritual delight, as the e«^ cellent of the earth; they are most faithful to their employers, and the Lord makes their work to prober m th eir hand, by beatowiag a vwsu vvmsg^ ^... ' ■*.* ' i.. —--'*^.'^*uj«;.smv«-* f ! / EjS^lSP^' r parents with portment to- a special pro- duty, Eph, i. 19. }, and remem- 18 the most outh. Proy. I* ipnable com" g*ht and plea^ 0. reverence to lessary token actical utili- ProF. ^7. 5*. thpir parents ; for this is en. xIf. 9^. n. T. 4. ■rrf,' \i-'-0 ■ ' f believing what 1710^ hem? i£ -f'. -• and endeii»< >r such ser^ as the ex< faithful tO; their worl(, g^ablessiiiy- r«y rf th'eUri ■"V«»Jf them to keep th. '» heaven, who will hew ,h? "'*',''"* « Wwtor J#S in hi, wX r„l • ^'f'SPP'*" «'■• HjS. Jer.ixii. lK« T •^'- ^ew- »»■«. 3 '^T ought to tL'.?*? '• ^- M«I. iii. & V i«l"«^ '*'Pect that the I^^S^^edh^^ 7— ». 1 Tim. Ti I^ ™ fn ^^® *^*'* *4 :^; A^i'. \j ^2 ^«. They ought to obefjr theiir m'wter in all things, with unaffected oheiarfulnd^ good tfitl> unwearied care to |>Iea8e them; and ^ngltoes* «f heart, as unto Christ ; because he is fiieir Mat^ ter, and; he will reward them acceding to the^ Wdrk, without resppct of persons. Ejoh. Ti^A^ Titus ii. 9. CoL iii. 22--25. ^\ >7^ 8. They should avoid purloining, and ^th^ IV promote the interest of their employeKtQ\ thtrf may adorn the doctrine of, Christ. Titui fc 10. Oeu. xxir. l(K~6l.; xxxi. 6, ai6— 49. i^Xj 4. They ought to submit with meekness ant fear to the reproofe of th^r master, without an- iwenng again, and patiently to endure ^#f, if Ml when they suffer wrongkUy ; becai^ this IS acceptable with God, and Christ suffered t^ for his disciples, leaving them an example. Tkfias 11.9, 1 Pet ii. 18^.24. T 197. Wbut tm the peeotiar diHaev i^ cMl rulers and magiitratesf ^ !*m- T ^1* They ought to be able men, that fear GM. tote truth, hate covetousness, and abound in wi§^ dom. Exod. xriii. 21. 2 Sam. xxiii.8. Deut^iy 18. Pror. xxix. 2. ; s^ * i. They should impartially administer jnstiM^ by defending the innocent, delivering the to* pwiied, an| fe.- 7 £>fi>iJlS. ^W^'f^^H^^ ^fsp 203 McrwHjwg on the Peculiar S^T '^/.'^^'^^ontor «w«r of Zion I but ^B^Jr ^""^ «>^ «h# tiw authority of Chi^t. y?"^.*^«°«'«^'^ea to frtf of co„4nce to i ^^"TT^ P^^^ ^^ m the friends of Lth ^ «»^J^tt ; pn,u^ f»on private pr^eZ^iTli^^^^^ «W l™. 10, 11. Acta r^|_2; "/ ^^ ^<>-w* ^ What duties nr« .f ' ^eis, b^M?^hfl?JL^ '*®°*^ •nd fe» civil th6m that da e^STl K? ir^"*^'^**' «PoJ * They should obe>^«i -.i •B^tion^ for the ^0^?^!"^'* <»iiscientious 7«r i^-a^ ^. ■ ^.jf '''•7 dioal j alioiii^ j", ii''J *• ;■ I itx*^ ■.'■. "^^If^?:!'' tM |M I^.< ff« ^<|il H i»i| 204 and honesty mayprerail tinder their government* I Tim. ii. 1, 2. Ezra vi. 10. ; vii. 27, 28. 5. They ought to maintain their civil and re- ligious rights, in opposition to the unjust en- croachment of tyrannical rulers ; because God is the sole I^ord of conscience ; we ought to obey him rather than men ; and rulers are exalted by hifi for the benefit of mankind, not for their des- truction. Heb. xi. 23—27. 1 Kings xii. 1--4, 15, 16, 24. Dan. iii. JS^18. ; vi. &— 10. Act9 iv. 18. 19. ; V. 27—29, 40— 42. ; xvi. 85—37. : xxii. 24—29. ; xxv. 9—1 1. 109. What are the daties of believers to their feUow-creatures in general, considered as n^hbours, and from what motives are they called to perform them ? 1. Every believer oi^ht to love his neighbours as he loves himself, for this is to fulfil the royidl law. Rom. xiii. 8— 10. James ii. 8. 2. He should do unto his neigldbours as he wotdd that they should do unto h;m ;' for this is the sum of the law and the prophets ; and with the same measure that we mete, it shsdl be metim sured to us again. Matt. vii. 12. Luke vi. 311 87, 88.'-..^-:^-"-'^^-^-*'^-^-'--'" • ''^'^ , 8. Believers ought to attend to their secular Bi^sinew* with quietness and diligence; that thej m4y walk honestly toward them who are without| -^^ tl^r own bread, and have lack of nothiok ^xu^ *i?siS"iiJn their «.treS^ /LJ^."""?^ men,/ .„' ^^^PjVing for them*, wlrT""""^ "«« "»en thejr were fooli.h !^^?^ «•'«» them Q --t^^ikl .,r ■'iffv>-^^\*.l'i0 806 fM^ the Mik of the earth, Mid the light of the world. In |)roportion as belierers adorn the doe- trine WChnstNoefdre men, they enjoy the spedid piresence of the ^od of peace, and indace others to glorify him. F^il. ii. 15; ir. 8, 9. 1 Pet* ii.' 12. Matt T. 13-^1( - fUlO. What duties^ required from Im- lieveps to their enemies, and b^ what motives are they urged tp the perforinancci of them ? 1.' Believers should meekly gire place to the wrath of their enemies, imd wait with patience « Lord; neca^. he is th« Saviour and avenger of ^e medLhewill bring forth their judgment as the light, and exalt them to inherit the earth, Kom. xii. 19* Prov. xx. 22. 2 Sam. xvi.5~12. Ps. zxxvii. L^l. Matt, v.^^df^ 4|L lPet.ui.9— la v j vi should sincerely forgive the tree- Meir enemies, beoinse they need and _^ jiveness of their own treraasses whidbi tillfbafe eomfnitted against God. ^ Matt.n. 1$, 14, 25.* Mark xi. 25, 26. . , . ; ; S. Theyare commanded to l|i^4hdr enemies to pray foir them, and do them^K^ ; that they majr he perfect, like their heavealy Father, who ' to the evil and onthankfol. Matt. v. 44, l^i~^^ i ^«^^|^;£^'i4.^!'i-'v.4!f#sX,&;i« .**» ■-i- ■ ■ k ■•.- 213 1^—19. 8. They should endeayour to prbfit hy tWr •miction, as the appointed meatis of progressive knowledge and holiness. Ps. cxix. 67, 71. UelK xu. 10— 14. U5. What are the duties oftboae beU«^ * ▼era who are distiDg^uisbed by temporal proqierityandweaUhf - f _K^*y ongbt to repress the de^re of richea^ ■■« bi lalHAiil witb a moderate share of tempoi4 althiMj. lTSm^^&^\SLlhm^jxx.Bi^t pim* Inej should gMida% —fc— i-^ j M-'^^-'J .tlA'h'Uf^^maih'*:')'^^:, 1>- ^jfV ,, ■' ****aW..«»*»tff* "•"■iHP:'!'" ^^rWi^pPiP^ ■ ix^-- 2lt r >* \-L \ \ — - ■ tioD and imitation ? "wruo. •ho Jews rB^reZj^'Z"''' ''.f 'S*"" »'%l'«l% . 28. 2 Cor. j"l8-flft*"*- ^ *-^5 "•>- importunity of snppliortioi we» „»f^ ?■*?» p»T»i« vof AbnU..^, S' M«« JS^i" i"* fcaon, Jeho8b«pbat^ Itotel E^ ^!?* .*^ ,'•13.24-^. Exod «.H Ir^^* «"'• » J Kiag. Tiii. 12-58^ rL* *«»• "'• 18-aK ^ ', V ^' I K 214 PmI. Ps. It. 17. CEJx. 69, 62, 97, 164. cisvi. It 17. Dan. vi. 10. 1 Th^ss. iii. 9, 10. j^ 7. Fervent love to the Lord abounded in David, Paul, and John. Ps. cxvi. 1, 12,10. 8 C5or. T. 13—16. Acts xxi. 13. 1 John ir. Id- le. 8| Implicit and prompt obedience to the di- vine will was yielded, in cases of peculiar diffii cnltjr, by Noah, Abraham, and the Jews that had 'taken .strange wives. Gen. vi. 13—22. xii. 1 — 5. xxii. 1—1^. Ezra ir. 1,2. x. 1—17. 9. StedfastnjM^ resisting temptation, follow- ' ing the iord,^^d pressing toward perfectioOi^ . was exemplified b^ Job, Caleb, Joshua, Josiahj the church of the Thessalonians, and Paul.' Job i. ii. xxxi. Numb. xiv. 6—9, 24. Joshua xxir. 16. 2 Kings xxii. xxiii. 1—26. 1 Thess. i. 6-i- m Phil. iii. 12-^-17. 10. Zeal for the honour of God, and sinceri indignation against ein, were exempted bj MoseS, Phinehas, the congregation of Israel, David, Nehemiah, and Paul. ^|yj[|^i- 1^ —29. Numb. li^. 6—13. Josh.j^WjK ^' cxix. 136. 168. Ixix. 9. Neh. v. ^ggg^^Gti^. ii.ll— 21. .11. Stedfastuess in professing the true r^ ligion, and chee^lness m suffering persecutibn^ '' vwere exemplified by the Jewish captives, the be- "^^ ' 'ng Hebrews, and the apostles. Dan. iii. vi. 86—38. X. 82— 34. Acts T. 29— 41. « Gon#ffc^lO. yr^^^^ ^i-' '"''-S: v - ^^^^^ -^^^^'^^'^ li. ijifittt al co ntentment %nd hoi oF"miiid; wife diiBfaSyiBid By in J 1 i t^/tJi A^f 1 t-w \jt. ,*- ^ V , y. . .. ■.■**«».-.«^-. ri« ijjjju^^jjjjlj^ 21^ _ ="*«•«• Pi in 6-8. Phii. ,-,„,: diiMjen to serve ,h;i^^'y"'»"' « t~..h; ""nat, Jacob, MowZ !J^w^ ^. ""y AlxaliamV SiA*^ & fet Gen ^„ •domed U.e'Xii';^™^ and *»».>»«.. •; ,: •^l^**' *««««• » P~m.rt.ny the ' -™ '- -* • . ' ' ^ ' ' - "">. . \ ..^-.A.',*^ '»k :V r , &■- -^. t^^' 21d benefit of others, without being* huifd#ii«oiii«'!i& Uiem, characterised AbrehuQ»^l^eheiniab, voA PftuL Gen. xiv.21— 2». Neh. t. 14^19^ 1 Gar. ix. 14-<19. 2 Con xiL 13, 14* 1 Hess. ii^% ,7,9. ■■ .-,..- .. : .■■.■:.,. ;.^..*;p^nii-,.a^t » 21. Fervent lore to the sainfo was exetnpKft^ hy David, Paul, and the church of Thessalonicli Ps* xvi. 8. cxix. 63. \\ Thess. ii. 8,j p, ir. 9, ICiL "2 Thess. i. 3.,. - , - ^■•\ -i f ■ ■.-■-_-■• >*^ 22. Generous hmpitility to streng^ra was used by Abraham, Lot, %dia, the Philippian jailor, and Gains. Gen. xviii. I — 6. xiz* I— -3^ AfiH xvi. 15, 33, 34. 3 John ^-J^-^--^^:'v^^x%m^^ 23. Liberalitv in honouring the L18. Rom. xvi. 3, 4.-^ .a»«ji "' lie What are some of the most aiPw czampleB of "^iniquity, Jhliowed unth divme vengeance^ that the Scrioturei exhibti ISl^ 9m wm^ w k \ t« 1(W'|«tir itien fbm reje«ting^ the gospel by | 14^10^ I Cor. 1 'Piett. m'«i i '■ ' ^■- )f ThesMdotiici^ irig^ra Win used imppian JAihir, iz. 1-^ Am i Loivl« gylW- pond snlbetaice, lis people, itt6 captivity;,' ^Mft sheas, the pobr tisalera, Maoe- hron. zxix. S*^ 9. Liikexix.9* It. 10, 15— li. < T^firesh pe^vc^ lem, was manl- i, and Aattite d wi^ difrine m exhiliH m ''*-**«*^^**« '■^»te*«*a^i«;»&* ^-^l^trW^*?^ j "tht gospel bjr B4 i«»i^^<^ ^ ,^^^ mt pwmisi^^S^^?^^" ^^'^ of the di^ »•* "any of the Cori^^'^ '"*'"«''» I«»* ,'*?. I«er.x 1 A 1 o "*?*"• Numh. ^x. fU^ .. -^^ Jii^ i.«''ji!iiJ*, ^JP^^^^P , sift h I' It; •>■•: ^ •f- » . m-.' 'K*^ a Chron. xxxri. 17—21. *^ 6. The parental negligence, indulgence and uafiiithfulness of EH, provoked the Lord to aitK ecnte signal vengeance on him and his famUyi 1 Sam ii.22— 86. iii. iv. ^^ 7. The filid contempt and rebellion of ti iMid Absalom, were succeeded by the most' * calamities, ^n.ix.22, 25. 2 Sam.xv.xvi '- e. For i^od^ing aid contemning the se#valiti of God, Ishmael was cast out of Abraham's honse, fortj^two young people were tdm by bea^ mnd Aeinbabitants or Jerusalem trere delivered ktf the hand of the Chald^Mf. Gen. xn. v^V^^ t Kings ii.23, 24. 2 Chron. xzxvi. 1&— 17. • ' 9. Treachery and murder procured tlie punish- ment of Simeon and Levi, AWmelech, Dai^ Joab, Jezebel, Ababj aiid Judas Iscariot. G^. xxxiv. xlix. 5—7. Judges ix. 2 Sam. xi. iiS. i Kings B. 5, 88^-98^ m^ xxii. Mi^»cvi.8 >v,.,;-i- '>!■■ ' ii^ii'f^:npt «n^ ■..tii^tH '■i:^■WW■ lO* Pride tmd eraelty Were punished hi BmI* laoli, Adoaibeiek, NebuchadneMar, Haman and Herod. Exod. i. v. xiv. Judg. i. 6, 7* Dam -If. ^her iii. vii. Acts xii. 1—3, 21-2a ^^*^ ^ 11. For the sin 6f lewdness, the Lord awfully punishi^ the inhabitants of Sodomy Zimri SAid the Israelites, the Benjaminites, David, and Ack- Bon. Jude vii. Numb, xxv* Judg. xix. xx. 2 8am» si. 8— 4. xii. i— 12. xfii. ■ ^^^ '#^ Its Covetousness and theft procured the 4*- ■I wictioa rf Achaa a nd. >".. , > , , ^'-, iirlrs* Ifr laying and deceit w^ jMHurii^ fft "Qi-I , 4. «lU-»4«i»« J««<*ice of ChrirtiaritT i^iiii^' " =" . S. It tenmblea a i^.l i!^ l ""•*'• ' [?witfwSidSeeiieBS«? 7Tf^ ^^^'^ thi^^ J. "«CtS -T-l t- J\ W"- 220 !•**•« 'i; . 4. Xfatjr aie repreaented as craci^Bg tlnaif fleshy cutting off their right hand, pltwking on! th«ur right eve, and mordfyihg their merabara. ■ Thej resolutely oppose the lusts of their hearty deny their own will, and seek the destructioii 'OJF sip. GaLr.24. Marie ix. 43-~48. Col. iii. & 6. liiey are like aheep collected from waa# iidiaring, that know and follow their shepherd* 1 Pet. ii. 26. John x.2— 5, 27, " S^ ^^- 7. They are cornered to -22. 1 Cor* iHrl«,17, SCor.vi. 16, 17. 11. lliey are compared to servants who vek Ijppotnted to trade for their master during the -fane irfbia absence, ami t o watch for hit l»techon with theni. " Mlatt. %%r* lAr-"^^ six. ]1S— 26. xii. d6--40. ','-!;*. /-^ ' -; "" ' ^- Ml ^eet the bndegroom, and eD?oy hisTTseSl im Why do many, who enjoy the i^fa ward means ofrehgioue knowledge, ^ ^ttaegrose^ ignorant of the, doctrines and linties of Christianity i^ 4i^»fe ^ Many oonfanue in igmMrance from criminal ^ S^« »»«?««« they do not exert their mi^X ^pursuit and application of useful WwlSfiS^ ...li . ¥^* **^'*»® 8^Pel »8faut out fiom ST^sJ^f' ^^'*^'j' '^'^^' attachTenT^S ^ili ^: possessions, and pleiteures of this ^l«d._Matt.Ti.21_28. 3riii.&. xj^h.s: ^ ^* Many resist the light of the eosDel *# ^^^^^oivre^^c^ an! self-concer'ftot A !!!!f -^^1 «f ^raal vtmfm natural ' A, and incapable of recei^imi. th- li^k/^Jf ▼ine fmthi 14.: . ,, . _^_ ^ . ^Knners ijatumll^ hate divine ^tftpIS s ^z^i ')t''^ ^ ^f '** *^^ few«rs S!: ^5S ***®*'' ^"^ J««t»* John iii. i^S I^v.k22, 29. X1M2. 2 Tim.ir.8, T^ ^ " .fli.-^*' g*^^ Q/^fa " ^rt^ Minda the minds J^ •«^ m th^ir hearts, lest the wsnel shonUi ««5 A.'- fttj * i- /? gospel should ipork 'S»Jt^^ri«P| ■!».r^- 7 SMi' tfle^tttally in tiiemi 2 Cof. rr. 8, 4. Mark it. 1*. J^/f, Artfnl deceivers firequently jjerjett the f^ wA, and draw many after them into pernieion* errors. 8 Tim. iu. 8, 18. Titna i. 10, 11. 2 Pet ii^l-^ 8. God sometimes punishes men for their dis- affection' to his truth, hy giving them np to ju- dical blindness and strong delusion. John xii^' 37—40. Rom.M.7— iq. 2Cor.iii.l4, 16. 2 Thes, ii.lO— 12. • ' ■ '.■- .. ♦ ■'> ■ '■ t' ■■ 120. To what danger are ignorant per'» sons exposed ?, '' T 1. Ignorance exposes ^men to overwhelinin|; temptation and spintnal despondency. Ps.lxxiiii 2^8, 21, 22. Mark xii. 18, 24. 1 Thess. iv. 18. 2P6t.iii.5-^' , « 2. Igncffanto persons hre exposed to the duH ger of rejecting Christ as a stone of stumbliilg aad of trusting in their own righteousaess^iii pieference to the righteousness of God; loang the benefit of all their religions service^ and mis-spending the only possible opportunity gnmtf ed tkeni for obtaining salvation. Rom* ix* 9lr*» 88,,S, 1--8. Luke Ac. 42, 44. .. ^ . ^^ « 8. The ignorant are liable to persecute Jebas Christ and his disciples, imagining that there^ by they do an acceptable service to God. Acts iii. 14, 16, 17. xiii.27. 1 Cor.ii.7,^. Johnj^vi. ft. 8. lTim. i.18. Acts xxvi. »r-l L 4, IgaoTMioe ren^coi men unthanHul to Gia^ lot his benefits, and provokes him to withdiattr ■\ .Vj^-;%a:'i;*SuM«fee< ;Ai« »»!»».**»«., 8«8 «^^n "^ "• *' ^ * Th«.. i. 8,9. I*; 481. How ought the ignorant to ««k l"o«»ledge, K> „ thereby to become wiw unto salvation ? ' g 1. lley onght to become fools in their oin «*i««t.on. by humbly «knowledgin, th^ T tteir own nnderetanding; and rabmittin,, with ftjdoeUrty of chUdrej, to the dictrt* o^S ^¥i ?*;r ** P«>»-iii.S-7. . ,n -1!. »n»y should settheirheurt on nsefid Hl«- Wge.ndtr«ewi^m,i„p„fe^^™«5^Jfj^ ' S?.„' ' "!«*"'»«'• Mriptn^ '*^ 1^ t\ &^1^^ , 224 e. Thejr ihoalcT Msodate with thote wti^Ui wise, ask information of them, and leant ittnS^ their oonvenation. Acts xvii. 4, 17.. I9t ^ zxTiii.2S,2& Prov.i.5. xiii.20. £ccL^vii.& '^ ii^7«^ Thej should devoutly mutate on the ^id of the Lord, day and nigh^ and sincer^ obejr all that they understand of his will, as the Ap- pointed means of obtaining a great increase c^f' Ihowledge. John Tii 17. EccL ii. 26. Fli ci^ 97^104. , . -u ^ .. •>,.^-i? PART VII. i; y-^m .r^MS «\ ^i'm*5 .iU')^- OP THB PBOOttSSS OP OHRISTIANITIT IM TbM I.A8TDAY8, AND THB PINAI. nATM tV UAV- ■*:»■■> ^ 122. W^ATf waniiogB, 414 the s|i«^iMi give of the coming of fake teackerSf jmd ^geifurai corrupiim S Thes. ii. 8. Dan. ii. 34, 85, 44. yii.- 26. R«f. xri. xvii. 14, 16* xviii. xix. 15^21. Pi|al.ii.;^ ex. 5, 6. Ezek. xxxviii. 18-^3. xxxix. l«<::-$0. - fi. Pa^ii idolgtrj?, and ^wry other ip||le«^of religious delusion, shall be exposed and aitraahed* Isa. ii. 10—20. xxv. 7. xxxi. 7. Jer. x.ll^, £«ch. xiii. 2—4. Hos. ii. 17. Zeph. ii. 11. " • . « ,9* Satan, the prince of this world, shall be cast down fironi his lonj; usurped dominion, avid hk strained nrom deceiyiug' the nations^ that biis pem nicious induence m&7 be succeeded by the wiA lennial reign of Christ and t%|ouls of his saints* Gen. iii. 15.1 John xii. dL m^t^, iii. 8. Matt, xii. 29. Rev. XX. 1—4. u" 4. The posterity of Israel shall be deliit:ei9l from their protracted calamities, cQuvert^ irott their infidelity, brought into a new covenant with God) eminently sanctified by his Holy Spirit; fiet united as brethren in his service, and rendered » special blessing to the Gentile nations. Jer. xxxi; xxxi. xxxii. 26 — 44. xxxiii. Ezek. xxxvi. xxxviti xxxix. 21^-^9. Rom. xi 11—33* % i<©» #^$i 5. The gospel of salvation shall be published over all the worl^ and the knowledge of it shall become.ge^eral in all nations. Dan. xii. 4. ReT» xiv. 6. tsa. xlix. 6. Iii. 10, 15. xl. 5. xi* 0. - u > 6. The dominion of Jesus shall be extended biwt all nations, mankind shall generally sul^eet themselves to his authority, as their supreme Lord, and abound in the spiritual, worship of the ouly true God. Psal. ii. 8. xxii. 27--^Ju Ixxii. 8-^1 1, 17. fai,4iiLJU^Utav. 4,^.^1 "^ ^ ii 2, 3. Mri. i. 11. Zeeb^sifr 9^ 16| SO^ilLJ^ ~^-ei»!/i< ivfi^^mh ■'*JiW,.^,.><6i«i(»fl,,^.j,. .„. ^,. .'H'Tf.'l'^ 4' < .r f"-'- 227 1 V * * ' 7. Tbe millennial reign of Cbn«t 8hail contihut *'^W g^n«»tion»; and, during that p^Zf iVE^S* J * scnptnresihall be mora earofol. Iyitadfed,and more perfectly nnderstood, than •t^any former period. Sophistical and acnW «g. The^nrcbes of Christ shall be nnited >^ mk and oWer, worship and holy .affection %k- tomjn .^ ghall be giatly ^lu^^tr^J^ MdjBxerciseJomimon oyer the w«rib of G^S hMds, accprding to his original ap|K>int^t. •^apliedforthe benefit of mankhid'-Ev^ J^i.T"'!^*^ ^ ??«"»»« cultivated wd ^^^^ Pej^e^ion. Religion shaU tb«p have pwew Md operations, ppssesttdns, and pl^nres. •M be dedi^ted to thVWnr if the^gbS ff thltSir°*''^A^**^ prwericeand lore of t^ the if^nence of his grace, and the hop^of ' l^^J§orhn heaven, fhe absurd mythc^ ^^MVfcbe pbi!«iW despotic tymnny, and dJ W^COTsigned to oWmon ; and the prevalenc* Ste?^ J««oMemperance and jSstic^'SSi ;!^ir"^j/°g^^^ earth,^^ wisdi •^ and goodness, hohness and justice, powei^ "f f ll 'f J!. I ■ !. >■" .KTS^ ' ♦ ? 288 •wHaithftdness. shall all ge illugtriomly diapUyl • ad by the Mctensire and protmeted domtnion of ^w^Christ. R^.kx.4,6; xi. 15. Dan. vii. 13, 14. Psal. Ixirii. 10, ., ;;_;y.v<.'>:4i?i^.-;,< ^:^^^.^^-.^^ m III wfaat fnanner fio the icripkr^ •fit forth the vanity and uncertainty of hu* man life, in order to wean our hearts fhjiii the world and excite us to redeem the time? 1. Mankina are likened to grass, and the flower r of the field, Which flourish in beauty for a Iittle4 iL •?? "* suddenly cut down and withered. FtaL ^"; 15, la. Isa. xl. 6-8.^b xiv. 1, 2. 1 *!; 2. The appointed time of man upon earth is wmpared to the limited day of a hireling. Job 111. 1, S^xiv. 6, 6. 8. The measure of our days is a hand-breadth, andourageisasnothingbeforeGod. Psalxxxix. ..#r^. cii. 28— 27. . ■•,.,,. ...j^^ ^ lt5 P*® ^* ®^ '°*° hasten rapidly to an «SJ 4M» the swift motion of a post, a ship, an eagle, a weaver s shuttle, and the wind. Job ix. %26. compared M.^ dcHi^d, a vapour, , . 1 .sMIi!;. 51 jj -^ 299 :iw. ^fe«,iL5k ™i^^*«w- . Job TO ft *? I. Death to the riirhteon. ;« W. J3. '"'• ^' 2- Job »r. 18. flmv •"dhei-iTloSlSltj^'^^^'^tohir, «v. 7, 8. John xri. ll.iJba.V^-S'?- "• ««»• oti^hnBt and big uiinf. r^ , J**^ ^'^o Presenoi I m o .•«t- ;< J 1. 14 1 ,'' I- t tbeir present state of rest and ezptetation oniler tbe altar of God* and exalted to reign with Chmt on the ear^h daring the millenitiQio. M Satan and his angels have hitherto exercised a great, thongh itivisiUe influenice over mankind, hj pro-, '*« moting delusion, superstition, vickedness, ap4 miserjr ; so the souls of the saints shall reign in- Tj^ibly, in conjunction with Christ, b^ promolang truth, piety, ngbteousness, and haf^mdss among . the nations; apd they sh^allberpwiufiedwi^ dig- nity aiid dominion in proportion to their religious * attaiiitti^nts, and their snfferingd fo)r the s^ce of Christ, while in the body. Rer. xix. 6— 1«. ii. 26,87. iii.^1. XX.* 1—6. t.8— 10. xL 17. 18. 2 Tim. ii. 12. Luke xix. 12—19. t>an. Vii. 18, 14,27.« .;-,.:..:.,.;.; :.,.:„■;.,.: .;■.::,,, * 11^6. What k revealed concernlDg the death. of the wicked^ and the state ^ lA^r 40ti/i after death? . , , i . V^^l/ Death heroes the wicked of their only poiw ^on of good things, degrades them from all their :»onours, puts An end to their carnal joy, destroys their hope, overwhelnie them with terron, and dhases them out df the world. Luke xii. 16.^ 2L Pi. xxxTii. 2, 10,20.8^,86,88. xKx, 6— 20. Ixxiii. 17—20. Job viii. 11—19. xxi. 11— g6.X3t.5— 29. xviii.5— 18. :, '""• A Bm>»1bUaoeountofth« MUlgnnial Reifft i^Chiiit: "WKd'hti 'ftdNinniyi^ibnqdi in a D it a ouH w "frBBr^^RgyF^ II. Ik 4 6. lately pubUabed in a ^lAumo of lhrmon$ h^f mniMm iftht CongregotUmal CTiiifil ifScttland. •ft*.', >■-. tiiiAaJi r.»^- priTM them of31Sj '"""*"""«' ""I <•*■ W the ™?~i ?' *"'"■ opportunity for faeu3 ^ &to& «r»ti»r of their ^ thOr •« .hot op in . .^Vii,"*"""' »•'«'»• A«. i. 85. tZ "„" ^2^! "''P'*" •»""»«•, -^7''"' " K'^^'od concerning the t^er^ shaU be a r^^nZ.- ? ,*'*^**^ ««<* that ' t'**^*'- ^e^. XX. 12. 1.^ A^. *„i_ TT **ST^ ^' J8— 27. 1 Cor. xv. 12-Isa ' ^* ^ 2- The dead 8haU be mised br Vh?7" - ' 3' The bodies of the salnfa. -f *i. - I t'on, shall be rendered ?n!Sl IS*" resunW celestial, aD^eh?^ 8^, "?^*^°P^^^^ ^™ortal, ofts, after tC'm^^Tf rt ^T'*'^^' «»^ r^ori- Luke XX. 86. 86 Trnf^"ii* «^*°"*»^ Kdy. in. 22. "^ ^- ' Cor. xr. 4a.-49,5a Phil^ 50-52. I Thes |>. iI^Tt;^^'^"- ^ Cor.xn 1^' ^Simmmim BPnpniipPMiiippppinMR 202 'lis* What account do .the Sor^itures |li^ 6f tbe ka^ judgment f *^- ' -"^^ - ; • i^l; The precise day in which tibe world sludl be jn^^C^d is unaltenibl;|r fixed by God) lH|t initeiih tionally concealed by him froilp; the researches qf- 4U \ith (matures. Acto xvy^, 91. .Mact. xm^ S6 (:|^,,GQd the Father has oraaified his %oii Jesus Christ ^o be the Judge of the living and th^ d^fi. Acts X. 42. xvii. 31. Jo*in r. 22, 28, 27. «• of .Ath jhem to sheme anA ^ ^ "'ence, txBoia r^ «««. 12. la ,if ^- ^V12*r«^ 41 »• PtoT. i. S4~aa "" *"'• 2*4- w... IWUIUUPI »jmisii»wi "m'^i ' Tf^Si ^%r -• 284- . ■♦■■■■ ttie liimediati ah^ bompiete enjcTitienl of thiailr celestial* reward. 2 Thes. i. 5, 7. Ltike xii. 9fi ;.44. '■ '■ - ■". ■ "^^: *12. Jesus Christ will jadge Satan and his an<>" gellB at the^last day, and banish them firom his pre^' ' sence into ererfasting torment. 2 Pet. ii. ^' Jade 6. Matt. viii. 29. xxv. 41. > Id. At the day of judgment, the visible hea;**^ ▼eiilb and the earth shall be dissolved by fire, com^' pleteiy changed, and gloriously renewisd, as th4 ' eternal habitation of riguteousnessa. ^eb. i. 10 -^12. Isa. li. 6. Ixv. 17.1xvi.22.2Pet. iii. 10— la Rpv. XX. 11. xxi. i~,5. r ;^ ' 14. At the end of the world, Jesus Christ will deliver up his mediatorial kingdom aqd commit^; ; sion HMhe Father, who appointed him ; and th^ will afterward reign iif conjunction together w ev«r, in a new incomprehensible manner, thai God may be all in all. 1 Cor. xv. 24 — ^28. ReW ^ xxi. 22, 23. xxii. 8. ^ |!l29. In what roai^Der shall i\ie wicked hel punished by Christ "at his seoaod earning ?,, 1'. The wicked shall be ignomii^iously banisH^ ed from the celestial presence and felicity of the glorious Redeemer and all his saints. Matt vii. 2a. Luke xiii. 27, 2a Rev. xxii. 16. > J}» Thej shall be bound, cast into outer darjk- nm, and shut up in the horrible society of the' deyil and his angels, ^att. x^\l 18. ; xxv. SO, m I. They shall be tormented with unquench- ttle fire ftnd brimstone $ and their^misery shall 23^ ,1 wliT?KS^ by a guilty upbmiding conscience, iriiicii sbaU gnaw them.as the worm that AWh a Mark ix, 4d— 48. "' iinh 1^ a^eMing wiath of Almighty God •ball abide^on them, without the least forW ♦t - ?'®^ ®^'^ ^*^® *^« «»08t exquisite sensd of shall cause them to weep, and waiL and SSfk their teeth. Matt, Viii. fi ?¥«r^i -^5? *i^lTiej,n^i8hment of the widced shaU bd ^mt^^iV'"''' '"'*'^^"* '^"y remission ofiJjw ^^fMeotur be 4idv«iiced at the cominir of 1. The righteous shiOl then attain the elen^ rf ' . • '' ^ . " ,' " ' • ' - "'" ' ^Ijffit^"*?'^ ? proportion to tjieir momwtA s^enngs in the service of Christ. MattTl^H .iSl^t n ?' *l* *!Sf^' *«"°*»7» •'^d there th^ shall dwell m the New Jerusalem, ap the^^Z • ^r^i'l'^' ?n;J partake pf.the ri^eV and Iw^^of ««>WiW- ^^"Z*"*^^^ —%^^^ *\- li>Jdt|ig^ inflnence of love . *).ii„^i. u -^i-jiu^^m ftin;f.,'^r.taf.?:'j!' •''"«<> inherit rfl ' .4v «i , 1^^ .\ 1 " •*^^ ines of woridly ^M^- ;V* l'^^ t -:• 240 \. « 1 Goosider your ways, to repent of your sins, ftad to ftee from the wrath, to come, by trostiiig in Christ as your only refuge ? Can you say, wit§ • truth, that you have forsaken all those tlupgs in which you formerly delighted, for the sake oi Christ; and that you have made him the object ,■ -^«f your humble confidence, your ardent^afiecDOiii and sincere obedience ? What are the «a^^ mentUand scri|>tural evidences, on the gioui)4 of which you think that yc^ have obtainedLI^ mi^ N 0K>n«l interest inJiim and alt his^iecionsbene^ll Cf^ j[ou be so foolial^ as to conclude that jaq^ state is safe without anj evidence, and thus ooii* tinne to tffttter yourself till ffm.M undeceini'^ by sudden destructiqn ? vj ? ^^ ^ As it would be, vain for you to attempt to 4^ swer these questions unto ai^y fdiow^c^^j^^ let me entreat you to retire into your dos^!^ :^ liberately ponder them in yonrignind, attend |$f the decision of your conscience^ and, as the I^oiidi, wba will judge you according to his word at ih^ 0Bt day, sees ^n secret, and knows the thoughts ^ your h^^ fidl down on your ^nec^MfMdl^ IbotstooL and solemn^ answer them m^^^mm j^seenctt and in the prospect of soon giving ao- Wnt of yourself before his throne Wjudgment. S^knowledge is highly necessary and profitah^ thefe%e prove yourself impartial^ that yo# Mai^know your state, and be piepared to ajf^y ine tenors or the coniK>lations of tne woi^ aecoiv* ding to your character. Bo not stifle the voice of yoni * " ' " iNit Ihf^ light which you shaUnotbeai^ l^w- sist in the day of the Lord, but, as your state 'swwfliiwie'w**'''- V 'V ',5, 4.-f : ■■;^,f,^^^i^w:^u%^-K^'-', Ml ittrt lie discotered at Iitst, endearoor to disoovar k noir, while conriction it capable of promotiit^ Bpentonce unto Hfe; and persist in searching roar heart and ways, till you know with certain- •f whether yon be of Godi or of the wicked one. ^yonpeweivethat you have hitherto lire^ Hhont Christ, and the power of godliness, be ^wded to^ra;^ seriousfy on the utupeakabh rjwwjr to whwh $ou are exposed, andtthe Indis- iwrtisible necessity of fleeing fifom it without ck^ ' IS?'^'** M ofgreater value than the whcd^ »yTf*"®*P^^*o«ndles8 misery. Allth6 tbreatenings of the word belong to you as your t>ortion ; you have no interest^ in its promis^lt purguilt^has beengreatly aggravated by yourneS! >ect of Chnst ; and if you die in this impenitent «^ y«ir future punis|»ment wiU be more intoH «»ble than that of the old inhabitants of Sodoi^- »M Gomorrah. Your life is a Vapour ready t*! vanish aww, death is at hand, and you are daiW ^*®!?!!^ "*'^'^ ^ ***« dread tribunal of Chriett ijo ^viU condemn the disobedient, and lattgh at* their calamity. What can the possessions and pleasures of the world do for you in sucti ciicnm- stMices^of danger? or, how can you mtionally ©nicy them, while you tread on the veige of eter^ Ml detraction ? Surely tiie thoughtlMs secofi- jrofimpemteiit sinners is a token of their aiH PWjranng perdition, and aU their carnal ioy » JMdftess I Awake, therefore, to ajust impremioii of your impend ing danger, and make ha ste to^iiti: ^gpi that bebng to your peace be fw ever hid XR»B your eyes. '' /- ;_,;;-:•:.?.■ •ii.-^r -;. 4i ...f^^ ' v^ 1.' h f|-':^w»'f4«^^fl#''- 242 f >^l. If you be still under the guilt of sin, you hav^e much reason for alarm and deep Compunctron ; but jdvL have no reason to despond, as if deliVer*. •nee were impossible : for « the Son of man came to saye that which was lost. God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son> that whosoever beheveth m him should not perisbt but have everlasting life. Christ once " sobered for sin, the just for the unjust," that he might reconcile rebellious men to God. He now reigns in gloryjj as a great High-Priest, able to save to WB uttermost all them that come unto God hy him ; md^ through big mediatidn, the pardon df mt the high privilege of adoption into the &m- ilf^God, and all the blessings of the everla8t-» ing covenant, arff presently bi^ught near to you; and you have immediate access to enjoy them m the gift of God, without money and without price. Thus it appears that, notwithstanding your aggravated guilt, you cannot perish, except you obstinately reject the counselof God against yourself, turn away from Jesus, refuse his great ^Ivation, and judge yourself unworthy of ever. Btinglife^ If yon sincerely desire the salvation of your ■oul, take heed of seeking it by the work6 of the kw, or of blindlv attempting the practice of Chrisf ^ duties, under the lofluenoe of self-righteous . ffindples. No man can be justified, either in irtiole or in part, by his own works; aiid those wko trust in their good works for acceptance be-» yiiJMitlMWby reject Christ as ^ " " " fiftfcrtiile lliifiace of God^ and up under the corse. As there is only one Safd % >^'^ of Bin, yon hare 243 oar, there n otily one way of obtaining a person- al interert, u him, and that is, by iaith J«i;ilil . Jeving. All those religious duties that are pm formed by awakened ^nhew, before they beluni m Lhnst, are destitute of spiritual value, and ofil fensive to God; for without faith it is impossibtt to please him. . , . ,f,,,^,,^ ^ Turn orour attention, therefore, withoot^fe to thejpecuhar nature, the necessity, and thecerl tain efficacy of gospel ^th. , "This is the work of God, that you beUeve in whom he hath sentfJ If you fjrsake all that you have^ to win Lhnst, and ^fdially believe in him, you wiU there^ obtain an unalterable interest in his irloi nou^iierson, his saving offices, his endearin/w* hitit«Nve m Chnst, without being in some dtf^ ^^^^^^T^ *® **• ^<** °»V indeed desire to es^ioture punishment, you may also desire to papfermaome i|5uiginary work which you coadd- er necessa^ for that purpose ; and thus eamestlf' ?*"? *P.<»^, "^'^•«pn without success: Yet m^aU tfiis firmtless stnving there i^iio direct «i* Javonrnor desire to beUeve, but to do some- thing else. You cannot desire to believe what you consider iiilse, nor to trust the promise of tern whomjou account a deceiver. That inabil- 1^ which hindMt sinners from believing the gofr- pel, It aUsgetfaer voluntary, and therefofe iur owisistent with the sincere desire of gwmine tK^hi TheycMinotcometoChrist,beoau8«th#F Tiarksest rather than hght. Thate . 4i^M^^^ droe t^believe in Jesus, have already b«en wtlUi|g.to to do by tin power of hit grace, as i^^S^ *^*C^H^^ -^Mf^'K^^j^^lf^^^ 240 !*#;^ ) t K.f, ; • i » ttad thus rendered ahle to beli<»ire onto salyatiQai Look to the Lord for inchnatioii and ability to beMeye the gospd, on the ground of his owngm- QiOUB word, and come directly to Christ for Mfe, in deptndence on the divine strength. EnoQglk is said in the scriptures, of human depravi^, to humble awakened sinners; but enough is ali© , iaid to encourage them to receivethe Lord Jesu^ ^d draw near unto the Father through bim« I *He who exalted his Son to reign over the Geri- *^e8, said^ «In him shall the Gentiles trust." iBeibre Jesus ascend^ to his gloiy, hepromi8ed[ ' ^send down his Holy Spirit to conviiice the %orld, and render his gospel eflFectuad. If youde^ «re to embrace the gos|>el, you hare abundiiit jiwson to expect the dinnei assistanqa; thexefi^m mMe ydu attiempt to believe in Jesns^ imitate W; afflicted parent, who, instead ^f yielding to .jl0spond«Qcy, cried out with tears, "LonLIfae- %?«i help thoXi my unbelief." ;,; vBdimreof misapplying the doctrine oi4hk^ influence, by neglecting to believe in Christ till you feel the distinct opemtion of his Spirit en- .^Ung you so to do ; or of neglecting to comi»Iy %ith the gospel call, on pretence of idlowing God |d Accomplish his own work by implanting t^ 1^ of feith. God bestows the gift of faith by inip#iMi|^bIy enabling men to connder and embrace his word as rational creatores. There- lore do not look for any sudden sehSble impulse of divine grace, as seamen wait for the flowiui^df M 1 L ' ot diyuie grace, as s it I #',^ IwpuAe MJBii t)My I VI boor. neither siinnnB i" ■■«, - c— -^.-j iiffeih|»t to leave their haiw bowi WMther suppose it necessary that you ifaonid *l*f''l'll#.Mill^^ between the MMWiM* tiHian l ypti oiig o||h« S^irii, una the-natima 9xetqm. of your 9wn inteUectual and active oaw- ^^ Tfo^ entir^ in the effectual aid Of ^ine gwce, ascnbe all your ^ration to almiifhty gmA' and yet applv your niiiud to the duty of preJeS hehsfingmd obeying: the gospel, ^s if you wm tJ)le to do so of yourself V* J>0 not 4? your ^ttentiohin the opeiitioM^of ?S"-JI&**"f *" yoflr attenjpts to beUjjye in Jk SMlS^ii^T ^'^*®'°*^ W lioairenly abjectp *^TH^*1^ H y*^" '^J'^^* gospel. Re- mejihe^that fiuth cSmeth by hearing mot by l*8t^ metaphysical speculation. PhUosopbi 2* thepnesjjfth^ hunian mind are variable, but 4b« obwct of ^th 18 always the same. « The woid ottheXord. en4ureth for ever;" and that &ith /wjMO^it pwduoes, is essentially the same in aU who arewMtaters of it Werfi a traveller tp stand weculatiiig about the eye, an4 the belt me^ of uwnp. It. mstead of going forward in the way Jhich^ pomt^ ou* to him, h0 could not roach Sf.^'^fu^'J*''^®^' pt it is equally unpii^t- J*le ibr those wh9 seei salvaSn, to pJXc thems^vea about the , opemtion, of theifm^ >jhen they are directed, ** behold the Laijib^af M ^attoOcethaway a»e dn pfthe wS"' F^ «ifl proper objebt 6( £uth in view, und thereW be no doubt<^ jm having in thf proper mZ ner. Calefu^3r direct your attention, tE#i^ to the ^ts and do^tn^iei, t^^ invii^Sw yyiietofthe ff^l tk dimn pniZ SL aStL^ the^erosy, a^ hi. gipnmmnmB^ tfte Navenly temple, his bouiMUess coi^piwion m 4' 248 ^ ',. L ■^»' ^eildiipii^ futhfuhiess. llie contempla^it |p whftt the gospel reveftlB, is nataraUy oucijated lilf produce t&t fidth wfaick it requires. i.^ Take heed also of confouiMliDg the revealed will of God with bis seeret purposes, by entiHig- libg yourself with any doubtful inquiry whetii«|, you have been electra and predeetinfl^ed. to elw&l nal life. The particular decrees of God ane not . i'the immediate object of your iftith ; they cupot - be discovei^ tiU they be accomplished ; nor caii^ you do any thing more preposterous, th^ fg0%^: sumptuously to pry inlM> the secret counsels^ofi • the Almighty, instead of complying with what ▼he has expressly irequiredw You are not pres«Dt*> ly calledf to determine what. God has purposed, concerning you, but to hear what he has revet^i, ed in his word, to believe in the sincerity of bit gracious declarations, and trust in him »>r th|i|^ salvation which he has graciously exhibited, ^i Consider the Lord, therefore, as pr§9m^a$^ dremng you, as much as any others, by the vw^ /ious declarations, invitati^^me unto ihe aStye tfait IBibour, lyad imMKfj ladeui and I will give you rest," would y ** BehM jimamv^^l^m .iit5.'.i««.<.a.«.;,(. ^IT*^ ■***'**'^ii*WU*|iSl««»«!ifejitKj. . ytYtr^J \* ' ■ '■ .. . . - ,, f ' ^i bis UBsearchable lii^esy' u^ haess. Tho contemplalioi^ l|f ereals, is nutiiially cuciilat^^ lili 1 which it requires. ' Vji^; of confounaiDg th« re¥eal«|^ his seeret purposes, by eiit«ii(^> 1 any doubtful inquiry wbetiiiii e«cted and predestinated to elei^: rticular decrees of God are n«ilj, ject of your faith; they cm^miiII they be acconi[dish6d ; norctfl^ p more preposterous, th^ «^^r }ry into the secret counseul^, istead of complying with whit requiredb Yon are ndt preseatn^ mine what. God has pttrpoee4{j rat to hear what he has reieai^ i believe in the sincerity of hift ons, and trust in him lor thiilr le has graciously exhibitod* (Ord, therefore, as praMfi% ^I win in nowise^ ^e T^o^ S? «^*«tion is'sincere, and^ t^ j„™*?7""<^^ yon* afta^tioi jert of &rtlii toMMsh fo, tBe bmt nWHI the Of itiiatZ: V^* »o M«th for the frmf l^^^S^^^"^'^^?"^ y*»"' «piritu*ljoi wTiviw. rbereftw* hold fiist the be^oing o a 350. yr his glorious appearing. - '>; *^i . i^Make the law of Christ your daily and cafe* &1 study, in connexion witii ttie scriptural mA|^ tivesof new obedience. Take heed of makiiiP any of his commandments void, through l^e picgudices and trajlitions of men, or of acting as if Jie had given you a discretionary power to lay any of them toide as obsolete, unseasonable^ m6ian» "»'"»»»«J "«««»!•»• The ..pwtX^tSS / ■C;4»A % . ^' 2S^ '■ft.-. s;.-^' i ;!itere addreesed to beli«?era who w«w joiiji^ i#- felher iiHshorch fellowship, and the exhortsili^ Which tibev contain are adaipted to such penote alone ; neither can th|iy be obeyed by canmmtm, nor by any, excl|pt tnos^ that are separated from the world, and united in the troth, as the mem- bers el one body. Eeep this in view when you - lead those episUes : it will enable you to under^. ^nd their meaning and application, and ren^ them pe^oliaily profitable. Make it your care^ ' therefore, to distingui^ the flock of Christ fron^ . Ihe world, resolutdy cleave to his genuine di«^ -oples, ilk preference to the rest df mankiBd, de^ %ht in them as the excellent of the eurth, loff them fervently as yjour brethren and fellow mem* hers in him, walk stedfastly with them, in all hii ordinances, diligently prom'ote their edification,/ affectionately provoke them to love and to good woikti^mfort them under all their tribulationsr cheerfully bear their burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ.' Finally, if you -do indeed conseotto embracflt the gospel, and follow Jesus, as your leader, let me persuade you to lay aside ever^ incumbrance, and press foDrard toward perfection; that you may adorn t^e doctrine of Christ, and recommend it*to others around you. Have compassion on thonghtk^ unners that are in the braad way to destruction, hold forth the woid of life to tlMm, prudently excite them to make inquiry respeot- "ing it, patiently instft^lfiose that are ignowiit, ai^ tenderly encourage them that halt between two opinions to walk in the narrow w*y «f life. \mtmMmsimiminimmmtiiftm tm weie lieexl to Sttidi ^ ibycanuaioi^ ) separated from ti, as the mem- view when yon - 3 you to wmet^. [on, and render :e it your care, kofdhristfronl tis gennine die- 6f manldttd, de- the enrtb» Itrre indfelbwmem* them, in all his ;heir edification, r >ve and to g^ood tieir tribnlationsf nd so fulfil the Bent ,, v^ **)?'^/'9^ r ^- ^' ■ ^ ^ ''Jj.. •« 1 ' Andimr Jaok ft Ca Ptintan. S. -:a^j^jfeL