and be put upon searching under another term. But here we need only turn to the subject inquired after, and, without any such stops, find Scriptures full and apt thereto (by whatsoever terms or phrases they are expressed) occur to our eye at an instant; and, mostly, all that the Scripture affords on that subject. II. To give some light into the method, and the use of this work. 1. Take notice, that, in Chap. XI. [Of the Failings of God's Children], the first texts are to prove each person's title to that appellation, then the next following, his failings and this is done on purpose, that it might appear these are the Failings of God's Children; and so proper to the Head. 2. Note also, That the words in a parenthesis, beginning with (or) are the marginal readings. 3. Some general heads have no particulars following, but the whole placed under that general head. This is so done, either because the texts which the Scripture affords on that subject are but few, and so easily run through; or that the matters are so various, that almost every verse carries a distinct meaning in it, yet still relating to the general head; as in that [The Privileges of the Righteous], each text is almost a distinct privilege: so in that [Of the Character of Saints], and some others of like nature. And here to have descended to particular heads, would have been tedious and unnecessary; for the words being there transcribed, the Reader may presently inform himself in the whole, and in every particular. LASTLY. A little pains in observing the CONTENTS or TABLE in the front of the book, which doth contain the general and particular heads, and also the references thereto, directing to Chapter and Page where each lieth, will enable us to discern more of the method and usefulness of the work, than can be well expressed in a short Introduction. This therefore shall suffice, presuming the work itself will shew its own usefulness and advantage; holding a man to one subject, and yielding variety of matter to enforce it upon the mind, and leave impressions there: when the bare reading a chapter or two, which some use to do as a task, proves not effectual for that end; and searching proves laborious, and often discouraging and fruitless too. WHEREIN THE SEVERAL GENERAL HEADS ARE SPECIFIED, THE Sect. II. The necessity of searching the Sect. II. Of the Scriptures, their au- thority, use, end, and excellency See preaching of the word, chap. xxv. CHAP. II. Of God: his nature, attri- Sect. 1. His names, and titles Sect. 111. His excellency, majesty, greatness, Perfection, glory, and sovereignty, and absoluteness. His See more in the duty of fearing God, - · Sect. VII. Heis omniscient, omnipre- Sect. XII. He is long-suffering, and Sect. XIII. He is gracious, good, and Sect. xv. He is unchangeable - Sect. XVI. He is infinite and unsearch- Sect. xvIII. He, only, is the true and See of worshipping God, chap. xiv. CHAP. III. Of the one God, Father, Son, and Spirit; or the Trinity See more of Christ's excellency, chap. v. See more of the Spirit, chap. xix. sect. i. CHAP. IV. Of Man, in his first estate, Sect. 11. Ignorant, opposing the true See more of ignorance, chap. xxxvi. Sect. 111. In servitude to Satan and Sect. IV. The sad fruit and end of such See more of God's judgments against Fourthly. Under what case the law Sect. 11. Under the curse thereof Sect. III. The deeds of the law, or sacrifices under it, cannot justify or purge from sin, but still leave Sect. 1. From God only, and no Sect. 11. Who he is, and by whom this salvation is conveyed, and Sect. 111. The excellency of this Sa- - See more in pardon and salvation by CHAP. VI. How Christ wrought this sal- vation for sinners: what he was Sect. III. Farther benefits and advan- See more, trusting in God, chap. xvi. Sect. IV. The effects or fruits, by See fruits of the Spirit, chap xix. Spirit, which are indispensably ne See more of the fruits of faith, chap. ix. CHAP. XI. The children of God them- selves may be overtaken in faults; are not free from sinful dispositions and inclinations in this life; and there- See God's threatenings and judgments CHAP. XII. Of the privileges of the righteous, and their excellency above others: what God hath done, doth, and will do for them, more than for See more in the next chapter of union - See the advantages of faith, chap. ix. In times of common calamities, chap. xxi. See the glory reserved for believers. CHAP. XIII. Of the union and relation CHAP. XIV. Of the duties of believers, Secondly. To obey and hearken to See more of disobedience, sect. xiv. " Sect. IV. Worship God, and sanctify I. Not in any else II. In God alone Sect. v. To believe, and be found in the practice of the things of God, and his worship, but that which clearly (according to the precepts, rules, and examples of the scrip- tures) appears to be Christ's mind, upon which we can in faith ex- pect acceptance' Sect. vi. To pray unto God: of See more of afflictions, chap. xx. com- Sect. VII. To take especial notice of the acts of God's goodness and mercy; keep memorials thereof, celebrate his praises, extol him, and stir up others so to do See more of faith, chap. ix. Sect. x. To look with faith, and hope, and perseverance unto God in all cases: the arguments for such be- haviour 131 135' See more in the nature and use of faith, Sect. XI. To walk humbly before God, abasing ourselves, opposing all high thoughts, and avoiding boasting: See more of submitting in affliction, See of death, chap. xxxii. Sect. XII. The excellence of meek- Duties to all men, chap. xvii. Sect. XIII. To take heed to our lips, that our words be not rash, but true, seasonable, well ordered, and Sect. XIV. To confess and mourn for sin, depart from it, and watch II. To wait for the second coming See more, his coming to judgment, Sect. xvi. To walk with God heartily, uprightly, sincerely, and to follow him fully and zealously: the rea- See also hypocrites, &c. chap. xxv. Sect. XVII. To stick fast to God, and not to depart from him: to abide in the faith and practice of his will, I. To persevere and abide in faith See more of holding fast to God in time II. That believers shall have grace See more of God upholding us in afflic- Sect. XVIII. To take care to watch di- ligently over ourselves, with a holy jealousy and fear, lest we should apostatise and depart from God, his truths, and ways, into 203 205 206 218 |
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