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

But it may be asked here, 1. What influence hath a Christians good Conscience, in laying on the duty of prayer on others for him? 2. What influence hath a good Conscience, to persuade others to the performance of this duty for the person that hath it, more then for others? Our speaking a little to these two, will lead us in to the discovery of some notable advantages, that attend a good Conscience.

But it may be asked here, 1. What influence hath a Christians good Conscience, in laying on the duty of prayer on others for him? 2. What influence hath a good Conscience, to perswade others to the performance of this duty for the person that hath it, more then for others? Our speaking a little to these two, will lead us in to the discovery of some notable advantages, that attend a good Conscience.

As for the first, We say in general, that a good Co• science hath a notable influence on prayer, and putting others to pray for us; or there is a strong connection betwixt a good Conscience, and the advantage of prayer, 1. There is a connection betwixt a good Conscience, and liberty and boldness in prayer, as it is clear, 1 John 3. 21. If our hearts condemn us not, we have confidence towards God: A man that hath an evil Conscience, or an accusing and challenging Conscience, hath a sort of • ing at, and at best much discouragement in prayer; so that he cannot lift up his face without blushing & shame, but a good Conscience on the contrary helps to boldness in prayer, and to the exercise of Faith in God, as a Father, so that he can boldly say, our father. 2ly. A good Conscience hath influence on, or a connection with ou• obtaining a hearing in prayer, and on our being confident that we shall get a hearing; For we know (sayeth that poor man, John 9. v. 31.) that God hears not sinners, but if any man do his will, •e hears him; And David says,