THE FOURTH BOOK of a godly life, containing in it the properties of it, and all the duties required unto it. p. 403THE FOVRTH BOOKE of a godly life, containing in it the properties of it, and all the duties required vnto it. p. 403

THE FOURTH BOOK of a godly life, containing in it the properties of it, and all the duties required unto it. p. 403

THE FOVRTH BOOKE of a godly life, containing in it the properties of it, and all the duties required vnto it. p. 403

CAP. I. That all duties universally of godly life, must be performed in sincerity and integrity of heart. 403 Sect. 1. That universal and total obedience is required. 403 2 Of integrity and sincerity. 404 3 Reasons moving us to embrace integrity and sincerity, first, because the Lord chiefly loveth and delighteth in it. 404 4 That our imperfect obedience is accepted of God, if it be done in sincerity and integrity. 405 5 That the soundness of all graces and holy duties consisteth in the sincerity of them. 406 6 Of the rewards of sincerity and integrity. 406 CAP. II. Of the means whereby we may attain unto sincerity and integrity. 407 Sect. 1. The first means to set God before our eyes, and our selves in his presence. 407 ⟨image 13⟩2 The second, to meditate on the excellency, profit, and necessity of it. 408 3 The third means, to consider that if we be sincere, we shall want nothing. 408 4 The fourth means, is to watch over our hearts. 409 CAP. III. That we must join with inward integrity, the service of the body and outward man. 410 Sect. 1. That God requireth outward service to be joined with the inward. 410 2 Reasons moving us to perform outward service. 411 3 That Christian Apology and outward service is required. 412 4 That we must practise what we know in our works and actions. 413 5 Divers reasons persuading us to good works. 414 6 Of the rewards of good works. 415 CAP. IIII. That we must perform universal obedience to the whole will of God. 416 Sect. 1. That only universal obedience to Gods will and Word is accepted of him. 416 2 That we must perform obedience to both Tables jointly, and to the Gospel as well as the Law. 417 3 Reasons persuading us to universal obedience, first, because God requireth it. 418 4 That our obedience cannot be sincere unless it be universal. 418 5 That without total obedience we cannot attain to heavenly happiness. 419 CAP. V. Of the properties of Christian and holy duties, which respect their causes efficient and final. 420 Sect. 1. That all duties should spring from the love of God. 420 2 That we must propound Gods will, and our obedience thereunto in all duties. 420 3 That all true service is done in obedience to Gods will. 421 CAP. VI. Of those properties which respect our hearts and affections. 422 Sect. 1. That we must perform all duties of a godly life with cheerfulness.