18 An Expofition upon weary of calling, becaufe God heares not. Ti tai. What remedies againf# theft Lets? S I L. Firft, confderation of Chrifls merits and worthineffe, in truft where- of, our prayers be offered up. Secondly, Gods acceptance of our upright delires and endeavours, notwithftanding im- perfe &ions. Thirdly, his commande- ment laying the dutyupon us. Fourth ly,his promise of hearing us. Fiftly, ex- perience of the Saints who notwithilan- ding all lets, have both prayed and ob- tained: and why may not other the Children of God, hope to finde the like favour,having the like encouragements? Tr M. Wee havefeene Patois Prayers were confiant without ceafing, what doe ye learnt bereby, that bee [Made mention of the Ro- manes alwayer in bis prayers ?] S I L. Even thus much: Fira,that it is the duty of a Minilter of the word,when hee prayeth for himfelfe and others,not to forget his locke whom he feedeth, but to remember them in all his pray- ers: becaulèteaching by Prayer,beconies fucccffefuil and effe &uall. Secondly, it may be mette that the flocke fhould know this love and care oftheir Pastor for them to enkindle the refpea of him the more : and efpecially, to gaine their hearts to receive his inffruftions. Laftly, that if the fucceffe of our prayers ap- peare not liraightway, yet we ought to perfevere, as in Luis, i. i Thef..g.I7. Ti M. What was the matter of Patois Prayer ? S I L. He expreffeth one part of his prayer, which was: He besought God that hee might have a profperousjour. ney by the will of God, to come to them. Ti M. What branches bath this Prayer? S I L, Two : Firft, that all hinde- rances removed, he might have oppor- tunity of a journey to Rome. Secondly, that this journey might bee made pro- fperous both for fafe commingto them, and fordoing good when hee comes. TI sa. What should this teach us,that [He beggeth this of God, and referreth all to hit will ?] S i L. That Gods Children should in Chap. i. all things hang upon Gods providence, fubmitting their will for journying, or for flaying at home ; and for all other matters, and for the good fucceffe of all things unto his good plea fare, Ism. 4. t f. Secondly, they in their journies, and all other lawful' workes that they take in hand, muff begin with prayer to God. For God direð all things as he will, and hee knowes belt what is good and meete for his Children. Also, this is a fervice and honour which they owe to God, to do all things by calling upon his name,Colof.3. and diftinguifh- ing them from the Wicked, who doe not call upon God, Pfal. 14.. This con - demneth the impiety and rafhneffe of many,who as if they were Lords of their owne a &ions, do not reltupon Gods will revealed ; nor upon his fecret will, for events of their counfels. DIALOGUE VI. Verses I I, i 2, 1 3,14. For I long to feeyou, that I might below on you fame Spirituali gift thatlee might be e fiablifT ed, that I might bave confolation to- gether withyooe, and each with others Faith,, yours and mine. I would :bat you Pauli not be ignorant, Oc. TI MO THE VS. WHat dotb this Text contain? S I L. Three things. First, the next proofe of Patois love ito his purpofe to travaile unto them for their good. Secondly, by an anfwere unto an ob- je &ion; [Tea but why did ye net come all this while ?] To which hee anfwereth [ i have kinks hitherto. ] Thirdly, a reafon of his purpose (to wit) becaufe he was a Debtor to then,, as being their Apofile, and having received gifts for their. in- ftru&ion. TIM. What was the end of ?attls;pur- pofe to travaile unte Rome ? S I L. To confirme them in faith. Ti as. In what refßeFls did they !estivou- frrmation or flrength? S IL. In five refpe &s. First, becaufe their faith was weake : for we all know in part, and beleeve in part. I Cor., 3.9. Secondly,
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