Christian directions, showing how to walk with God all the day long drawn up…Christian directions, shewing how to walk with God all the day long drawn up…

I. Begin with God, by seeking unto him by Prayer, as for the pardon of thy sin•, and supply of all needful graces, so for his blessing upon thy lawful pains and endeavours, for as the Apostle speaketh, By the Word of God and Prayer all things are sanctified, ¹and therefore it must needs be an unsanctified way and course to begin any thing without first seeking unto God by Prayer for a blessing; for indeed it is his blessing alone that maketh rich, and that causeth any thing we take in hand to thrive and prosper; which Moses acknowledgeth, where speaking to the people of Israel, ²he saith, It is the Lord that giveth thee power to get wealth.

1. 11 Tim. 4. 5
2. 2Deut. 8. 18

II. Be painful and industrious in the duties of thy Calling. Which direction the Wise man giveth in these words,¹ Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with all thy might; i. e. whatsoever works or duties belong unto thee by virtue of thy Calling, do them with all thy might; i. e. do them vigorously, diligently, and industriously. For your encouragement thereunto know, that diligence in your Calling is usually crowned with riches and plenty, according to that of the Wise man,² The hand of the diligent maketh rich; and again,³ the soul of the diligent shall be made fat; i. e. shall be enriched with outward blessings. And truly it is very rare, but