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thefts and robberies (p) which the magistrate punisheth; but under the name of theft He comprehendeth whatsoever evil crafts and tricks, whereby we seek after other men's goods, and endeavour by force, or with some shew of right, to convey them over unto ourselves (g): of which sort are false weights (r), false ells, unequal measures (s), deceitful merchandise, counterfeit coin, usury(t), or any other way or means of furthering our estate, which God hath forbidden. To these we may add, all covetousness (u), and the manifold waste and abuse of God's gifts.

Q. What are those things which God here commandeth ?--A. That, according to my power, I help and further the benefit and advantage of my neighbour; and that I deal so with him, as I would desire to be dealt with myself (v): that plying my own business faithfully and industriously, I may be able to relieve the necessities of others (w).

Q. What doth the Ninth Command require?-A. That I should not bear false witness against any man (x); neither falsify any man's words (y); neither backbite or reproach any man (2); nor condemn any man rashly or unheard (a); but most carefully avoid all kind of lies and deceit (b), as the proper works of the devil (c): unless I would stir up against myself the most grievous wrath of God. And that in judgments and other affairs I should follow the truth, and freely and constantly profess the matter (d), as it is in deed: and moreover should defend and propagate, as much as I am able (e), the good name and reputation of others.

Q. What doth the Tenth Command forbid ?-A. That our hearts should not at any time be drawn aside by the least desire or thought from any command of God: but that continually and from our heart we detest all sin, and, on the contrary, delight in all righteousness (ƒ).

Q. But can they who are converted unto God perfectly keep these commands? -A. Not at all. But even the holiest men, as long as they live, have only small beginnings of this obedience (g): yet so, that they begin with an earnest and unfeigned desire and endeavour (h), to live, not according to some only, but according to all the commands of God.

Q. Why will God then have his law to be so exactly and severely preached, since there is no man in this life who is able to keep it?- -A. First; that all our life time we may more and more acknowledge the great propensity of our nature to sin(i); and so much the more earnestly pray for the remission of sins and righteousness in Christ (k). Moreover, that we, perpetually doing the last, and reflecting upon the first (1), should also implore from the Father the grace of his Holy Spirit, by which we may day by day be more and more renewed after the image of God, until at length, after we are departed out of this life, we may joyfully attain unto that perfection which is proposed unto us.

OF PRAYER.

Q. Wherefore is prayer necessary for Christians?- -A. Because it is the chief part of that thankfulness which God requireth of us (m). And also because God vouchsafeth his grace and Holy Spirit only to those who with unfeigned groanings beg them continually of Him, and render Him thanks for them(n).

(p) 1 Cor. vi. 10.

(q) Luke iii. 14; 1 Thes. iv. 6. (s) Ezek. xlv. 9-11; Deut. xxv. 13. (u) I Cor. vi. 10. (v) Matt. vii. 12.

xxi. 28.

(6) John i. 44.

(w)

(y) Psal. xv. 3. (*) Rom. i. 29.
(c) Prov. xii. 22; xiii. 5.
f) Rom. vii. 7, &c.

(e) 1 Pet. iv. 8.
22, 15, &c.; James ii. 10. (i) 1 John i. 9;
(1) 1 Cor. ix. 24; Phil. iii. 12-14.
Luke xi. 9, 13; Matt. xiii. 12; Psal. 1. 15.

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(r) Prov. xi. 1. (1) Psal. xv. 5; Luke vi. 35. Prov. v. 16. (x) Prov. xix. 5, 9; (a) Matt. vii. 1, &c.; Luke vi. 37. (d) 1 Cor. xiii. 6; Ephes. iv. 25. (g) Rom. vii. 14. (h) Rom. vii. Psal. xxxii. 5. (k) Rom. vii. 24. (n) Mark vii. 7, 8;

(m) Psal 1. 15.

Q. What are required in that prayer, which will please God, and be heard of Him?- -A, That we should ask of the only true God, who hath revealed himself in his word (0), all things which He hath commanded to be asked of Him (p), with a true affection of heart. And through an inward feeling of our need and misery (9), should humbly prostrate ourselves in the presence of the Divine Majesty (r). And rest ourselves on this sure foundation (s), that we, though unworthy, yet for Christ's sake, are certainly heard of God (t), even as He hath promised us in his word (u).

Q. What are those things which He commandeth us to ask of Him?A. All things necessary both for soul and body (v): which our Lord Jesus Christ hath comprehended in that prayer which He himself hath taught us (w). Q. What prayer is that?-[Here follows the Lord's Prayer.]

Q. Why doth Christ teach us to address God thus, Our Father?-A. That immediately in the very beginning of prayer (x), He might excite in us such a reverence for, and confidence in God as becomes the sons of God, which ought to be the ground and foundation of our prayer; to wit, that God has become our Father through Christ, and will much less deny unto us those things, which we ask of Him with a true faith, than our parents will deny unto us earthly good things (y).

Q. Why is it added, Which art in heaven?-A. Lest we should conceive any thing low or earthly concerning the Heavenly Majesty of God (x); and also that we should expect from his almighty power (a), whatever things are necessary for soul and body.

Q. Which is the first petition?- -A. Hallowed be thy Name (b). That is, grant us first to know thee aright (c), and to worship, praise, and magnify thy almightiness (d), wisdom, goodness, justice, mercy, and truth, shining forth in all thy works. And further also, that we may always order our whole life, thoughts, words, and works to this end, that thy most holy Name may not be reproached upon our account, but rather be renowned with honour and praises (e).

Q. Which is the second petition?-A. Thy kingdom come (f). That is, rule us so by thy word and Spirit, that we may submit ourselves more and more unto thee (g). Preserve and increase thy church (h). Destroy the works of the devil (i), and every power that exalteth itself against thy Majesty. Frustrate all those counsels which are taken against thy word, until at length thou mayest reign fully and perfectly (k), when thou shalt be all in all (?).

Q. Which is third petition?-A. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven (m). That is, grant that we, and all men renouncing our own will (n), may readily and without any murmuring obey thy will (o), which is only holy: and that so every one of us may faithfully and cheerfully perform that duty and charge which thou hast committed unto us (p), even as the angels do in heaven (9). Q. Which is the fourth petition?- -A. Give us this day our daily bread (7). That is, provide us with all things necessary for this life (s), that by them we (0) John iv. 22. Psal. cxlv. 18.

(p) Rom. viii. 26; 1 John v. 14.

(c)

(q) John iv. 23, 24; (r) 2 Chron. xx. 12. (s) Psal. ii. 11; xxxiv. 18, 19; Isai. lxvi. 2. (t) Rom. x. 14; viii. 15, 16; James i. 6, &c. (u) John xiv. 13; Dan. ix. 17, 18; Matt. vii. 8; Psal. cxliii. 1. (v) James i. 17; Matt. vi. 33. (w) Matt. vi. (x) Matt. vi. 9. (y) Matt. vii. 9-11; Luke (x) Jer. xxiii. 24; Acts xvii. 24. (a) Rom. x. 12. John xvii. 3; Jer. ix. 23, 24; Matt. xvi. 17; James i. 5. Luke i. 40; Psal. cxlv. 8, 9. (e) Psal. cxv. 1; lxxi. 8. (g) Matt. vi. 33; Psal. cxix. 5. (h) Psal. li. 18. (k) Rev. xxii. 17, 20. (2) 1 Cor. xv. 28. (2) Matt. xvi. 24; Titus ii. 12. (o) Luke xxii. 42. Ephes. iv. 1. (q) Psal. ciii. 20. Matt. vi. 25, &c.

9, 10, &c.; Luke xi. 2, &c.
xi. 11; Isai. xlix. 15.
(b) Matt. vi. 9.
(d) Psal. cxix. 137, 138;
(f) Matt. vi. 10.
(i) 1 John iii. 8; Rom. xvi. 20.
(m) Matt. vi. 10.
(P) 1 Cor. vii. 24;
(s) Psal. cxlv. 15;

(r) Matt. vi. 11.

may acknowledge and confess thee to be the only Fountain from whence all good things flow (t); and that all our care and industry, and even thine own gifts, would be unhappy and hurtful unto us (u), except thou shouldest bless them. Wherefore grant, that, withdrawing our trust from all creatures, we place it in thee alone (v).

Q. Which is the fifth petition?--A. Forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive them that trespass against us (w). That is, for the sake of the blood of Christ, do not impute unto us most miserable sinners (a), all our offences, neither that corruption, which still cleaveth unto us: even as we also feel this testimony of thy grace in our hearts, that we are firmly resolved to forgive from the heart all those who have offended us (y).

Q. Which is the sixth petition?A. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil (3). That is, because we ourselves are so feeble and weak by nature, that we cannot stand so much as one moment but our most deadly enemies (a), Satan (b), the world (c), and our own flesh (d), do constantly assault us. Uphold thou us, and establish us by the might of thy Spirit, that we may not yield in this spiritual combat (e), but may so long strenuously resist them, until at length we obtain a complete victory (ƒ).

Q. How concludest thou thy prayer? -A. For thine is the kingdom, the power, and the glory, for ever (g). That is, we ask all these things of thee, because, since thou art both our King, and Almighty, thou art both willing and able to give them all unto us (h). And these things we therefore ask, that out of them all glory may redound, not unto us, but unto thy holy name (i).

Q. What meaneth this particle, Amen?--A. Amen signifies, let it be done, or let it be truly accomplished. For my prayer is much more certainly heard of God, than I feel in my heart that I unfeignedly desire the same (k).

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To the Editor of the Christian Review, &c.

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MR. EDITOR As I know that practical godliness is the grand end which you desire to promote both among the laity and clergy, I forward to you a little summary of duty, which I have found of some little benefit to myself, and which I have reason to hope has been extensively useful. Should this suit the character of your work, I may possibly send you a similar communication for your next. prove a consolation to the excellent and devoted Clergyman who drew up the annexed summary, to know, that while by ill health he is laid aside from the active duties of the ministry, he is by his pen helping those "who through grace have believed." I am authorized to state, that the additions made to the copy herewith sent were made by himself, and are not added by another hand.

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Matt. xxvi. 75. ·

Phil. iv. 6; Mark xi. 24;

James i. 5, 6, 17; iv. 2, 3; Luke xvii. 5.

The old man to put off and destroy.
The new man to put on and nourish.
Mercies and deliverances to be thankful for.

Eph. iv. 22; Rom. vi. 6.
Eph.iv. 23-25; 1 Pet.ii. 2; 2 Pet. i.5—11.
Ps. lvi. 12, 13; ciii. 1—5;
Ps. cxvi. 12-14; 2 Cor. ix. 15; Eph, v. 18—20.
Acts ii. 39; 2 Cor. i. 20; vii. 1 ;
2 Pet. i. 4; 1 Cor. x. 13; 1 John ii. 25; v.11; Rom. v. .1-5;
viii. 1, 2, 14—18, 26-34; Heb. xii. 18–24; 1 John iii. 1—3;
Deut. xxxiii. 26-29.

Promises and privileges to rejoice in.

Works of charity to perform.
A neighbour to edify.

Rom. xv. 2;

Matt. xxv. 34-40; Gal. vi. 10; 1 John iv. 11.
Eph. iv. 29; Lev. xix. 17, 18;
Prov. xxvii. 5; xxviii. 23.
Tit. iii. 1, 2; 1 Cor. xii. 25-27.
Rom. xv.30; Eph. vi.18—20;
Ps. cxxii. 6; Is. lxii. 6, 7.

Col. iii. 17; iv. 6;

Relative duties to discharge.
Brethren, and especially ministers, to intercede for.
Col. ii. 1-3; 1 Tim. ii. 1-6, 8;
A world to fear and yet to conquer.
Devils to combat.

A hell to avoid.

A paradise to gain.

Time to husband.

An eternity to meditate on.

2 Cor. vi. 7; 1 John v. 4, 5. Eph. vi. 12; 1 Pet..v. 8, 9; James iv. 7. Matt. iii. 7; Mark ix. 43-48. Rev. ii. 7; xxii. 1-5; 1 Cor. ii. 9. Eph. v. 16; 1 Cor. vii. 29-31. Col. iii. 2; 2 Cor. iv. 18.

Amos iv. 12; Luke xii. 20; 2 Tim. iv. 6, 7.

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And to watch for the day of judgment.

Mark xiii. 37; 2 Cor. v. 10,

And all these must be met and performed,

Not in thine own strength, which is perfect weakness (2 Cor. xii. 10; iii. 5;

John xv. 5; Phil. iv. 13),

BUT IN THE GRACE OF CHRIST.

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INTELLIGENCE,

CLERICAL, ACADEMICAL, AND MISCELLANEOUS.

NEW CHURCHES." Seventh Report of his Majesty's Commissioners, appointed by virtue of an Act of Parliament passed in the 58th year of the reign of his late Majesty King George III., c. 45, entitled "An Act for building and promoting the building of additional churches in populous parishes."

"His Majesty's Commissioners in their last report stated, that sixtyfour new churches and chapels had been completed, at the several places therein mentioned, and that the same were capable of accommodating 99,478 persons, including 55,533 free seats for the use of the poor; that seventeen churches and chapels were then in progress, and that plans had been received for eleven other churches and chapels.

"His Majesty's Commissioners have now to state, that since their last report five churches and chapels have been completed, at the following places-namely, in Myddleton Square, in the parish of St. James, Clerkenwell, in the county of Middlesex; at Earls Heaton, in the parish of Dewsbury, in the county of York; in the parish of St. Margaret, Leicester, in the county of Leicester; Attercliffe, in the parish of Sheffield, in the county of York; and at Haggerstone, in the parish of St. Leonard, Shoreditch, in the county of Middlesex. That accommodation has been provided in these churches and chapels for three thousand six hundred persons in pews, and for four thousand one hundred and twenty-two poor persons in free seats; making, in the sixty-nine churches and chapels now completed, a total provision for one hundred and seven thousand two hundred persons (including fiftynine thousand six hundred and fifty-five free seats, to be appropriated to the use of the poor), according to the scale laid down by his Majesty's Commissioners.

"His Majesty's Commissioners beg leave further to report, that forty-eight churches and chapels are in progress, at the following places-namely, at Lewthwaite, in the parish of Almondbury, in the county of York; Bermondsey, in the county of Surrey; Saint Matthew, Bethnal-Green, in the county of Middlesex; Dale-End, in the parish of St. Philip, and at Holloway Head, in the parish of Saint Martin, Birmingham, in the county of Warwick; Lower Darwen, Mellor, and at Över Darwen, in the parish of Blackburn, in the county of Lancaster; Brighton, in the county of Sussex; near Croydon Common, in the parish of Croydon, in the county of Surrey; in the parish of St. Werburgh, Derby, in the county of Derby; Dewsbury Moor, in the parish of Dewsbury, in the county of York; Netherton, in the parish of Dudley, in the county of Worcester; WinchmoreHill, in the parish of Edmonton; Hammersmith, and at Walham-Green,

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