He hath abounded toward us in all wisdom and prudence; having made known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he hath purposed in himself: that in the dispensation of the fulness of times he might gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven, and which are on earth; even in him: in whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will. Eph. 1. 8-11.-Who hath saved us, and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began. 2 Ti. 1. 9.

12 In whom we have boldness and access with confidence by the faith of him.

Through him we both have access by one Spirit unto the Father. Eph. 2. 18.-Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need. He. 4. 16.-Having therefore, brethren, boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus, by a new and living way, which he hath consecrated for us, through the veil, that is to say, his flesh; and having a high priest over the house of God; let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water. He. 10. 19_22.

13 Wherefore I desire that ye faint not at my tribulations for you, which is your glory.

Many of the brethren in the Lord, waxing confident by my bonds, are much more bold to speak the word without fear. Phi. 1. 14.--No man should be moved by these afflictions: for yourselves know that we are appointed thereunto. 1 Th. 3. 3.Confirming the souls of the disciples, and exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that we must through much tribulation enter into the kingdom of God. Ac. 14. 22.

Whether we be afflicted, it is for your consolation and salvation, which is effectual in the enduring of the same sufferings which we also suffer. 2 Co. 1. 6.

14 For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,

He... kneeled down, and prayed. Lu. 22. 41.

15 of whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named,

Ye are all the children of God by faith in Christ Jesus. Ga. 3. 26.

Eph. 1. 10.

16 That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man ;

The riches of his grace. Eph. 1. 7.

Be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. Eph. 6. 10. Strengthened with all might, according to his glorious power, unto all patience and longsuffering with joyfulness. Col. 1.11.-In the day when I cried thou answeredst me, and strengthenedst me with strength in my soul. Ps. 138. 3.-He give th power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength. Even the youths shall faint and be wear y, and the young men shall utterly fall: but they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be and they shall walk, and not faint. Is. 40. 29_31.-My weary; grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. 2 Co. 12. 9.-I can do all things through Christ which strengs theneth me. Phi. 4. 13.

17 That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in Love,

If a man love me, he will keep my words: and my Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our abode with him. Jno. 14. 23.-In whom ye also are builded together for a habitation of God through the Spirit. Eph. 2. 22.-Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself 457

for me. Ga. 2. 20.-Rooted and built up in him, and stablished in the faith. Col. 2. 7.-He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me: and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me. Mat. 10. 37.

18 May be able to comprehend with all saints, what is the breadth, and length, and depth, and height;

The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what is the hope of his calling, and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints. Eph. 1. 18.

Thou wast slain, and hast redeemed us to God by thy blood out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation. Re. 5. 9.-The same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him. Ro. 10. 12.

The mercy of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting upon them that fear him. Ps. 103. 17.

Christ Jesus... being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: but made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men: and being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross. Phi. 2. 5_8.-Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. Jno. 15. 13.-The Son of man is come to save that which was lost. Mat. 18. 11.

Eph. 2.1-7.

19 And to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fulness of God.

Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? As it is written, For thy sake we are killed all the day long; we are accounted as sheep for the slaughter. Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us. For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. Ro. 8. 35_39.-Having loved his own which were in the world, he loved them unto the end. Jno. 13. 1.-As the Father hath loved me, so have I loved you: continue ye in my love. If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love; even as I have kept my Father's commandments, and abide in his love. Jno. 15. 9, 10.-I love them that love me. Pr. 8. 17.

We love him, because he first loved us. 1 Jno. 4. 19.-Unto him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in his own blood, and hath made us kings and priests unto God and his Father; to him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Re. 1. 5, 6.-Hereby perceive we the love of God, because he laid down his life for us: and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren. 1 Jno. 3. 16.-A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another. Jno. 13. 34, 35.-Walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us. Eph. 5. 2.-The love of Christ constraineth us; because we thus judge, that if one died for all, then were all dead: and that he died for all, that they which live should not henceforth live unto themselves, but unto him which died for them, and rose again. 2 Co. 5. 14, 15.-Forgive them; for they know not what they do. Lu. 23. 34.-Jesus wept. Then said the Jews, Behold how he loved him! Jno. 11. 35, 36.-Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it. Eph. 5. 25.-He that loveth me shall be loved of my Father, and I will love him, and will manifest myself to him. Jno. 14. 21.-And his banner over me was love. Ca. 2. 4. As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten. Re. 3. 19.

The Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth. Jno. 1. 14.-For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily. Col. 2. 9.-And of his fulness have all we received, and grace for grace. Jno. 1. 16. Be filled with the Spirit. Eph. 5. 18.-Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled. Mat. 5. 6.-We... do not cease to pray for you, and to desire that ye might be filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding. Col. 1. 9.

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Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost. And I myself also am persuaded of you, my brethren, that ye also are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge, able also to admonish one another. Ro. 15. 13, 14; Eph. 4. 13.-Being filled with the fruits of righteousness, which are by Jesus Christ, unto the glory and praise of God. Phi. 1. 11.

20 Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us,

Now to him that is of power to stablish you according to my gospel. To God only wise, be glory through Jesus Christ for ever. Ro. 16. 25, 27.-Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy, to the only wise God our Saviour, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and ever. Jude 24, 25.

He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things? Ro. 8. 32.-As it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him. 1 Co. 2. 9.

The exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward who believe, according to the working of his mighty power, which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and set him at his own right hand in the heavenly places. Eph. 1. 19, 20.-I... labour, striving according to his working, which worketh in me mightily. Col. 1. 29.

21 Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen.

Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Mat. 6. 13.-The four and twenty elders fall down before him that sat on the throne, and worship him that liveth for ever and ever, and cast their crowns before the throne, saying, Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created. Re. 4. 10, 11.-By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to his name. He. 13. 15.

Eph. 3. 1.

Walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God. Col. 1.10.-Let your conversation be as it becometh the gospel of Christ: that whether I come and see you, or else be absent, I may hear of your affairs, that ye stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel. Phi. 1. 27. Walk worthy of God, who hath called you unto his kingdom and glory. 1 Th. 2. 12.-Adorn the doctrine of God our Saviour in all things. Tit. 2. 10.-As he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation; because it is writ ten, Be ye holy; for I am holy. 1 Pe. 1. 15, 16.-Who hath saved us, and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works. 2 Ti. 1. 9.-For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren. Moreover whom he did predestinate, them he also called. Ro. 8. 29, 30.-I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. Phi. 3. 14.-Called ... to glory and virtue. 2 Pe.

1. 3.

2 With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love;

Put on... as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering; forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye. Col. 3. 12, 13.-Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me;

for I am meek and lowly in heart. Mat. 11. 29.-But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance. Ga. 5. 22 23.

3 Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.

4 There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling;

We, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another. Ro. 12. 5.-As the body is one, and hath many members, and all the members of that one body, being many, are one body: so also is Christ. For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit. 1 Co. 12. 12, 13

The hope of glory. Col. 1. 27.

5 One Lord, one faith, one baptism,

To us there is but one God, the Father, of whom are all things, and we in him; and one Lord Jesus Christ, by whom are all things, and we by him. 1 Co. 8. 6.

It is one God, which shall justify the circumcision by faith, and uncircumcision through faith. Ro. 3. 30.-We through the Spirit wait for the hope of righteousness by faith. For in Jesus Christ neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircum cision; but faith which worketh by love. Ga. 5. 5, 6.-The faith which was once delivered unto the saints. Jude 3.

Go ye... and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Mat. 28. 19. As many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ. There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus. Ga. 3. 27, 28.

6 One God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all.

Have we not all one father? hath not one God created us? Mal. 2. 10.-After this manner... pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven. Mat. 6. 9.-Ye are all the children of God by faith in Christ Jesus. Ga. 3. 26.

The high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity. Is. 57. 15. God that made the world and all things therein, seeing that he is Lord of heaven and earth, dwelleth not in temples made with hands; neither is worshipped with men's hands, as though he needed any thing, seeing he giveth to all life, and brata and all things; and hath made of one blood all natio for to dwell on all the face of the earth, for in and move, and have our being. Ac. 17. 24-26, 28.

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Ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but with the saints, and of the household of God; agd o upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Cost himself being the chief corner stone; in whom al the buring fitly framed together groweth unto a holy temple in the Lord in whom ye also are builded together for a habi ation of (rod through the Spirit. Eph. 2. 19_22.

7 But unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ. Unto one he gave five talents, to another two, and to a ott one; to every man according to his several ability. Ma 23. All these worketh that one and the selfsame Spiry, Cividua every man severally as he will. 1 Co. 12. 11.-Having then differing according to the grace that is given to us, wether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of fait or ministry, let us wait on our ministering: or he that te a hut', on teaching; or he that exhorteth, on exhortation. Ko. 12.6. As every man hath received the gift, even so minister th one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of G Pe. 4. 10.

8 Wherefore he saith, When he ascended y on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifs

unto men.

Thou hast ascended on high, thou hast led captivity cantive. thou hast received gifts for men; yea, for the rebellious als that the Lord God might dwell among them. Ps. 68. 18.-Lav ing spoiled principalities and powers, he made a shew of them openly, triumphing over them in it. Col. 2. 15.-It is expedier:

for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you. Jno. 16. 7.-David,... being a prophet, and knowing that God had sworn with an oath to him, that of the fruit of his loins, according to the flesh, he would raise up Christ to sit on his throne; he seeing this before spake of the resurrection of Christ, that his soul was not left in hell, neither his flesh did see corruption. This Jesus hath God raised up, whereof we all are witnesses. Therefore being by the right hand of God exalted, and having received of the Father the promise of the Holy Ghost, he hath shed forth this, which ye now see and hear. Ac. 2. 29_33.

9 (Now that he ascended, what is it but that he also descended first into the lower parts of

the earth?

No man hath ascended up to heaven, but he that came down from heaven, even the Son of man which is in heaven. Jno.

3. 13.

10 He that descended is the same also that ascended up far above all heavens, that he might fill all things.)

He raised him from the dead, and set him at his own right hand in the heavenly places, far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come: and hath put all things under his feet, and gave him to be the head over all things to the church, which his body, the fulness of him that filleth all in all. Eph. 1. 20-23.-Of his fulness have all we received, and grace for grace. Jno. 1. 16.All things must be fulfilled, which were written in the law of Moses, and in the prophets, and in the psalms, concerning me. Lu. 24. 44.

11 And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers;

And God hath set some in the church, first apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, diversities of tongues. 1 Co. 12. 28.-There were in the church that was at Antioch certain prophets and teachers; as Barnabas, and Simeon that was called Niger, and Lucius of Cyrene, and Manaen, which had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch, and Saul. Ac. 13. 1. And the next day we that were of Paul's company departed, and came unto Cesarea: and we entered into the house of Philip the evangelist, which was one of the seven; and abode with him. Ac. 21. 8.-But watch thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, make full proof of thy ninistry. 2 Ti. 4. 5.-Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood. Ac. 20. 28.-The elders which are among you I exhort, ... feed the flock of God which is among you. 1 Pe. 5. 1, 2.

12 For the perfecting of the saints, for the vork of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ:

jeaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unt perfection; not laying again the foundation of repentance fron dead works, and of faith toward God. He. 6. 1.-I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgtting those things which are behind, and reaching forth

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those things which are before, I press toward the mark the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. Let us therefore, as many as be perfect, be thus minded: and if in any ing ye be otherwise minded, God shall reveal even this unto ou. Nevertheless, whereto we have already attained, let us walk by the same rule, let us mind the same thing. Brethren, be followers together of me, and mark them which walk so as ye have us for an ensample. Phi. 3. 13_17.

The ministry, which I have received of the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God. Ac. 20. 24.-[God] hath committed unto us the word of reconciliation. Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ's stead, be ye reconciled to God.

2 Co. 5. 19, 20.-Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine. Make full proof of thy ministry. 2 Ti. 4. 2, 5. We do all things, dearly beloved, for your edifying. 2 Co. 12. 19. His body's sake, which is the church. Col. 1. 24.

13 Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ:

14 That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive;

Mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them. For they that are such serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by good words and fair speeches deceive the hearts of the simple. Ro. 16. 17, 18.-Be not carried about with divers and strange doctrines. For it is a good thing that the heart be established with grace. He. 13. 9.

15 But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ:

[We] have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man's conscience in the sight of God. 2 Co. 4. 2.-A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another. Jno. 13. 34, 35.-Though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, and have not charity, I am nothing. 1 Co. 13. 2.-Whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren. Ro. 8. 29. He is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence. Col. 1. 18.

16 From whom the whole body fitly joined together and compacted by that which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, maketh increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love.

I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing. Jno. 15. 5.-For as the body is one, and hath many members, and all the members of that one body, being many, are one body: so also is Christ. For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit. Co. 12. 12, 13.

The fruit of the Spirit is love. Ga. 5. 22.

17 This I say therefore, and testify in the Lord, that ye henceforth walk not as other Gentiles walk, in the vanity of their mind,

In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Co. 5. 4.

The time past of our life may suffice us to have wrought the will of the Gentiles, when we walked in lasciviousness, lusts, excess of wine, revellings, banquetings, and abominable idolatries. 1 Pe. 4. 3.-You hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins; wherein in time past ye walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now worketh in the children of disobedience: among whom also we all had our conversation in times past in the lusts of our flesh, fulfilling the desires of the flesh and of the mind; and were by nature the children

of wrath, even as others. Eph. 2. 1-3.-They ... became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened. Ro. 1. 21.

us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world. Tit. 2. 11, 12. God created man in his own image. Ge. 1. 27.-We are his God hath before ordained that we should walk in them. Eph. 2. 10.

If our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost: in whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them. 2 Co. 4. 3, 4.-To open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God. Ac. 26. 18.-Ye were without Christ, being aliens from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers from the covenants of promise, having no hope, and without God in the world. Eph. 2. 12.-The carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be. Ro. 8. 7.

19 Who being past feeling have given themselves over unto lasciviousness, to work all uncleanness with greediness.

Having their conscience seared with a hot iron. 1 Ti. 4. 2. No whoremonger, nor unclean person hath any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God. Let no man deceive you with vain words: for because of these things cometh the wrath of God upon the children of disobedience. Be not ye therefore partakers with them. Eph. 5. 5_7. Ro. 1. 24_32.

20 But ye have not so learned Christ;

21 If so be that ye have heard him, and have been taught by him, as the truth is in Jesus:

When he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth. He shall receive of mine, and shall shew it unto you. Jno. 16. 13, 14.

22 That ye put off concerning the former conversation the old man, which is corrupt according to the deceitful lusts;

Put off all these; anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy communication out of your mouth. Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds. Col. 3. 8, 9.-Knowing this, that our old man is crucified with him, that the body of sin might be destroyed, that henceforth we should not serve sin. Ro. 6. 6.

23 And be renewed in the spirit of your mind;

Be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. Ro. 12. 2.Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me. Ps. 51. 10.

24 And that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness.

[Ye] have put on the new man, which is renewed in knowledge after the image of him that created him. Col. 3. 10.-The night is far spent, the day is at hand: let us therefore cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armour of light. Let us walk honestly, as in the day; not in rioting and drunkenness, not in chambering and wantonness, not in strife and envying. But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfil the lusts thereof. Ro. 13. 12_14.

As Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life. Ro. 6. 4.-If any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. 2 Co. 5. 17. In Christ Jesus neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision, but a new creature. Ga. 6. 15.-The grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, teaching

25 Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbour: for we are members one of another.

Lying lips are abomination to the Lord: but they that deal truly are his delight. Pr. 12. 22.-All liars shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death. Re. 21. 8.

We, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another. Ro. 12. 5.

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26 Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun down upon your wrath :

He looked round about on them with anger, being grieved for the hardness of their hearts. Mar. 3. 5.-Jesus... was much displeased, and said, ... Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not. Mar. 10. 14.

I was very angry when I heard their cry.... And I rebuked the nobles, and the rulers, and said unto them, Ye exact usury, every one of his brother. And I set a great assembly against them. Ne. 5. 6, 7.

The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression. Pr. 19. 11.-He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding: but he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly. Pr. 14. 29.-Be not hasty in thy spirit to be angry for anger resteth in the bosom of fools. E Let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, s' o wrath for the wrath of man worketh not the righteou ess of 4-d Ja. 1. 19, 20.-Cease from anger, and forsake wra.a: fret not thyself in any wise to do evil. Ps. 37. 8.

27 Neither give place to the devil.

To whom ye forgive any thing, I forgive also: fe if I forms. any thing, to whom I forgave it, for your sakes forgave I si in the person of Christ; lest Satan should get an adtam of us : for we are not ignorant of his devices. 2 Co. 2. Yesert the devil, and he will flee from you. Ja. 4. 7.

28 Let him that stole steal no m rather let him labour, working with is the thing which is good, that he may have to give to him that needeth.

Thou shalt not steal. Ex. 20. 15.-Nor thieves,... shell insert the kingdom of God. 1 Co. 6. 10

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Labouring ye ought to support the weak, and to remetal er the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, It is 1, ore based to give than to receive. Ac. 20. 35.-Study to be que, ar do your own business, and to work with your own Lards 4. 11.-Neither did we eat any man's bread for nought; but wrought with labour and travail night and day, that we might not be chargeable to any of you. We hear that there are some which walk among you disorderly, working not at all, but ar busybodies. Now them that are such we command and exh by our Lord Jesus Christ, that with quietness they work, d eat their own bread. 2 Th. 3. 8, 11, 12.

29 Let no corrupt communication pro out of your mouth, but that which is go the use of edifying, that it minister unto the hearers.

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Neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which not convenient: but rather giving of thanks. Eph. 5. 4.off all these; anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy comn.us cation out of your mouth. Col. 3. 8.-Let your speech be way with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man. Col. 4. 6.

Comfort yourselves together, and edify one another. 1 Th. 5. 11.-Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all w scon teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and a mos and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord, Col. 3. 16.