94 An Expofition upon Chap.3 P Cal: Theirmourh is laid to be 1.11,becaure their mouth is as a large verrebourcf which flows croel words Era:s9+7,8 woundeth a great way off, as an arrow (hot out of a bow , hitteth and hurteth a great distance off. Ts M. What learn we hereby ? S s L. That it is a great mifery so have anevill tongue : it makes men like poyfonfull Serpents. Secondly, it is a bleffed thing, to have our fpeech refor- med, James 3. 3. That heed is to be taken how to deal with evil) tongued men. T 1 M. What is the next fruit of mans corruption, as touching his f peech? S s L. Bitter and curled words, which be of two forts : Firs, against God, as in PLabJakeb, 2 Kings 18. 22. And in the Ifraelite which was honed to death, Levit. 24.11. Secondly,againh our felves, as in the Jewes, who wifhed Chriffs blood to be upon their heads, Match. 27.25. Thirdly, agaiofl others, as Shimei, who cwrfed David, 2 Sam. 16.5. As they have gall and bitterncfs in their heart, Aas 8.23. fo their mouth runneth over. Tim. What reafons againfl tbir kinde offpeakirag S I L. Firf),it is againff the Comman- dement,which faith,Curfe net,Lev.24.15. Rom. 12. Blef, and curie not. Secondly, it is againfl the end for which fpeech was given,to bleffe God and man,James 3.9. Thirdly, it is recompenced with the Iike,Pfal.109.1[7. He lovetb curfing,there- fore it ú cameo him. T 1 M. What is the next Tag of our cor- ruption? S 1 L. Cruelty, feet fwift to (bed blood; that is, to compaf e and commit {laughter; ell men are fìtch by nature, except grace doe either relirain, or cor rea and cure our malicious nature; this tefìimony is out of Efay , that by the mouth of two witneffès every word may be ratified : Feet fignifieth affeai- ons with readineffe ; and {bedding, fig- nifieth, cruelty with greedineffe, pow- ring it out. TIM. What is the fruit of their cruelty? Ss L. Dehruaion and calamity aaive- ly towards others, whom they deffroy; and allo towards themfelves paffively at the laft ; as in Cain, Pbaraoh, Jews, 7udae, who were given to cruelty, and they were rewarded accordingly , blood did draw on blood. T s M. What is meant by the way of peace? S t L. A peaceable and quiet trade of life, which thefe did not follow , but were of a turbulent nature;and whereas he fàith, they know not the way of peace, he meaneth, that they doe not approve it, norpraaìfe it. Like phrafe in Pfalm t. 6, 7. [knowing ] put for [allowing.] T 1 M. What reafons may encourage us to live peaceably ? S I L. Fiat, the Commandement of God, R. om.12,18. Secondly, the fùveet and manifold profit of peace, PfaLr33. Thirdly, the fowre fruits of contention. Fourthly, the example of godly men, as Abraham, c..Mo /es, Jofeph. Lahly, for that God is aGod of peace, and heaven is a place of peace; and the Golpel is a word of peace; and Chrih isa Mediator and Prince of peace. T 1 tt. Towards reborn is peace to be kept SIL. Toivards our felves and others, with kinsfolk s and neighbours, with friends and with enemies, faithful) and infidel), Rom. 12. 18. Ti M. :What u this that he faitb,T he fiar of God is not before their eyes? S I L. That men do not think them- felves to be in Gods prefence. Secondly, that they are not drawn from evil) by thisconhderation. Thirdly, that they are not moved to doe good upon delire to pleafe God. Fourthly, when they (peak unto God, and do hear him fpeak unto them,theydo it not with due reve- rence and awe. T 1 M. Why dotb he Phut up all with thú fentence ? S I L. Becaufe the lack of this, is the fountain from which all other evils doe flow ; where Gods fear, which is the bridle and curb to fin,is abfent, all vices will there be prefent and abound. T t M. What things may fur up the heart to fear God ? S 1 L. His infinite juflice and power. Secondly, his marvailou! providence and PCaIm r6: Zti darn on troten: fine retina. talc car unt ad natant. Lyranut.
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