1 Ver. 17. the Epifile to the Romans. children towards the Sacraments? Ago to wards his oa rlc? S r L, Touching the Sacraments they reverently think of them, and willingly fttbmit themfelves to the ufe of them,in reípeft that they are Gods ordinance And the feais of grace, Rom. 4. ra. And touching the Lords Supper, they will never receive it without due examinati- on of themfelves, becaufe of Chrills commandement, and the dignity of the Supper, 1 Cor. a r. 28. And touching the works of God, that his works. of judgement move them much to fear his power and juhice, Affs 5.1 1. And his works of mercy upon themfelves and others, move them to love him, and to truft in his name, Pfalm. x16.1. Mts. 4.31: T i M. what be tie aft eions of Gods children towards the Brethren? at ai o to- ward, Chri{lian Religion? S i L. Touching theBrethren,they do unfainedly love them, whether they be friends orenemies, and efpecially wit- nefs their love in praying for thern,and feeking and helping forward their fol- vation, and giving thanks unto God for their graces: alto by pitying and re- leeving their miferies, Luke 6.3o Rom. io. r. t Thef..r.2,3. i John 3. 14,17. And touching Chriftian religion :Firft, they fervently love it. Secondly, they endeavour to promote and further it. Thirdly they hatewhatfoever is con- trary unto it. And laftly, they Rudy to adorn it, by expref ling the power of it, and walking according to the rules of it. Pfa1.119.128. a Tim.6. r. James 1.27. T i M. What be the affeiiions of Gods children in refpeîl of fns? S i L..Firft, they mourn for the fns of others,as did David, Pf. 119.136.and Paul, Phil.3.6.Mat.5.4Secondly,touch- ing their own fins, if they be pall they are afhamed of them, Rom.6.2 a. ifthey be prefenr, they have a godly forrow and earneft If rife againfi them, 2 Cor. y ao. Rom. 7.23. And laftly, for fins to come, they are afraid to fall into them, and have a great care to prevent them, 2 Cor.7.1 r. TIM. What aretbe affetlions ofGods chil- eh en to the j.ryes of Heaven, and the pains of Hell? S a L. Touching the joyes of Heaven, they have hope, and a certaine and con- liant looking for them,Rom.8.24.Heb. 9. 28. Tit.2.13. Alfothey have great j .y of heart, under the hope of.enjoying heavenly glory, Rom. 5. 2. Touching the pains of lad, they have a great fear and terror, ita rcfpeff that they have de- ferved them, with a marvailous care to avoid thetn,2 Cor.5.1l. z Tim: 4. r; 2. and the waies that lead to them. +Tt M. But what if any do feel in them - [elves theft motions to be few and feeble? S t L. Let fuch for their comfort have recourfe to the leafi meafùre offanElify- ing graces, which confifts in a deteftati- on of their fins; even in this refpeit that they are an offence to their good God. Secondly, a hearty delire of hoping and beleeving the forgivenefs of their fins, and above all other things that they may be in Gods favour, and not only that they may be happy in heaven. TIM. What if any finde none oftbefe af- fetlions in themfelves? S I L. Find, let them not difpair Se- condly, let them wait upon God in the ufe of all appointed means. Thirdly, let them abffainfiom the outward aft of fin, and keep down their inward delires as much as they can. Laftly, let them often humble themfelves by a particular con feffion of their known fins, and earneft prayer for pardon of them. For he that is not called now,may be called to mor- row; who knoweth what aday may bring forth ?Gods infinite power works mightily, and fodainly, and his mercies be bottomlefs; therefore caft not hope away. DIALOGUE XVI. Verte 17. If we be children, we are alto beires,even the heires of God, and heires annexed with Chriff. TIMOTHEUS. W Hat is the drift and fcope of this Text? Bb: SIL. 281
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