A practical commentary, or an exposition with observations, reasons, and uses upon the first…

2 We desire none but such as know our cases to pray for us, but it is uncertain whether the Angels, or Saints in Heaven knows us or our wants; it is certain they know not our thoughts.

2 We desire none but such as know our cases to pray for us, but it is uncertaine whether the Angells, or Saints in Heaven knows us or our wants; it is cartain they know not our thoughts.

3 And when we desire other men here on Earth to pray for us, we do not make them Advocates as they do Angels and Saints.

3 And when we desire other men here on Earth to pray for us, we doe not make them Advocates as they do Angels and Saints.

1 We do not desire them to pray in their own merits and name, as they do the Angels and Saints in Heaven.

1 We do not desire them to pray in their own merits and name, as they doe the Angels and Saints in Heaven.

3 They do herein ascribe to them certain proper works, make them Patrons of several Countries, and part among them several offices, they pray to ⟨p. 55⟩one for healing of one disease, and to another for another.

3 They doe herein ascribe to them certain proper works, make them Patrons of severall Countryes, and part among them severall offices, they pray to ⟨p. 55⟩one for healing of one disease, and to another for another.

Use 2 If Christ be our reconciliation, then it shows us what we are without Christ, enemies to God, and such enemies, then if all the Angels and Saints in heaven should put in for us, they could not make propitiation for us, it is only Christs Prerogative, Col. 1.21. Rom. 5.20. Ephes. 2.3. we are enemies and strangers to God, and all our imaginations of our hearts wholly evil continually, we are ready to delude our selves, I hope I am not so far out with God, I am not an enemy, but we are all so by nature.

Ʋse 2 If Christ be our reconciliation, then it shews us what we are without Christ, enemies to God, and such enemies, then if all the Angells and Saints in heaven should put in for us, they could not make propitiation for us, it is only Christs Prerogative, Col. 1.21. Rom. 5.20. Ephes. 2.3. we are enemies and strangers to God, and all our imaginations of our hearts wholly evill continually, we are ready to delude our selves, I hope I am not so farre out with God, I am not an enemy, but we are all so by nature.

Use 3. It should teach us, when we do find and feel that we are sinners, to consider of Christs Reconciliation, and Propitiation.

Ʋse 3. It should teach us, when we doe find and feele that we are sinners, to consider of Christs Reconciliation, and Propitiation.

Q. I do believe that Christ hath made an Atonement for sinners, and reconciled all Believers, but how shall I know that I am of that number or no?

Q. I doe believe that Christ hath made an Attonement for sinners, and reconciled all Beleevers, but how shall I know that I am of that number or no?

Ans. 1. Hath Christ ever brought you to see Gods face with comfort? if you have at any time beheld Gods face with joy and comfort, know that this could not be, unless Christ had been a Propitiation for you.

Ans. 1. Hath Christ ever brought you to see Gods face with comfort? if you have at any time beheld Gods face with joy and comfort, know that this could not be, unlesse Christ had been a Propitiation for you.

Obj. I, but that comfort is all gone again?

Ans. No man that is brought into the Kings presence stands always before him, but there is a time for the King to sequester himself from him, so there is no Christian that stands always in the presence of Gods face, it is enough if thou hast been brought to kiss Gods hand, and taste of his favour.

Ans. No man that is brought into the Kings presence stands alwayes before him, but there is a time for the King to sequester himselfe from him, so there is no Christian that stands alwayes in the presence of Gods face, it is enough if thou hast been brought to kiss Gods hand, and taste of his favour.

Obj. But I have never felt any comfort or joy in Prayer, and other Ordinances?

Ans. 1. I would ask you, Are you fallen out with your sins? if you be, you love God, and are beloved of him, Psal. 97.10.

2 Do you find that you love God much, for you have been a great sinner, and yet God hath had mercy on you, if so, it is a sign much is forgiven you.

2 Doe you finde that you love God much, for you have been a great sinner, and yet God hath had mercy on you, if so, it is a sign much is forgiven you.

3 Do you find your hearts compassionate over other mens sins? it is a sign yours are forgiven, Matth. 17.23. to. 33. Eph. 4. ult.

3 Do you finde your hearts compassionate over other mens sins? it is a sign yours are forgiven, Matth. 17.23. to. 33. Eph. 4. ult.

Use 4. If we find that we are enemies to God, and our peace is not made with him, it is our wisdom to pacify God, do as Adoniah did when he had offended King Solomon, he ran and took hold of the horns of the Altar, 1 King. 1.15. so we should run and lay hold on Christ, as he that had any benefit by a Sacrifice, was to lay his hands on his head, so, would you have any benefit by Christ? lay hold on him, confess your sins over him, entreat him to make your peace with God.

Ʋse 4. If we find that we are enemies to God, and our peace is not made with him, it is our wisdome to pacifie God, doe as Adoniah did when he had offended King Solomon, he ran and tooke hold of the hornes of the Altar, 1 King. 1.15. so we should run and lay hold on Christ, as he that had any benefit by a Sacrifice, was to lay his hands on his head, so, would you have any benefit by Christ? lay hold on him, confesse your sins over him, intreat him to make your peace with God.