Heaven upon earth in the serene tranquillity and calm composure, in the sweet peace…

3ly. Observe, (Which is of affinity with the former) That a man that endeavours to have a good Conscience, and to be clear that it is so indeed, will be very desirous to have a room in the prayers of others of Gods people; Or such a man is one that will not lippen to, & lay weight upon his own prayers only, but will also highly prize ⟨p. 277⟩Christian fellowship, and desire to have the benefit of the prayers of other Christians: Paul seldom misses this in his Epistles; so Rom. 15. Eph. 6. Col. 4. and Philip. 1. He is much in putting and pressing them to pray, and to pray and strive for him together in prayer: The reason is, because a man of a tender Conscience hath a kindly sense of his own infirmity, and a great desire to be forward in the way of holiness, and at much enjoyment of God; and would therefore •ain have a lift from every one that can help him; such a man hath a native exercise in pursuing, not only after fellowship with God, but also with his people; Whereof this is a main part: And though these may be looked at, but as little things, yet if we compare our selves with the Rule, and with the practice of tender Christians; we will find considerable defects, as to a good Conscience in them: There is a sort of disdain, or shame in many, to seek the help of others prayers, as if it supposed their being assaulted with some un▪couth temptation; or the prevailing of some gross corruption; or the lying on of some extraordinary, and un▪heard of Cross and affliction; but the single design of having a good Conscience, and of getting it entertained, would put us, not only to pray our selves, but also to desire the help of the prayers of others: always, this is a most certain truth, that as a good Conscience is not attained without prayer; so its not entertained, but by prayer: And its indeed a wonder how many can boast of a good Conscience, and yet neglect prayer themselves, and undervalue the prayers of others for them.