The Bibles Abstract and Epitome, Part 44

The Bibles Abstract and Epitome · Part 44

p. 82A Description of a Blessed Man.

BLessednesse consiseth not in man himselfe, nor in any other created thing, but only in God the Creatour, who alone being infinite, is only turly blessed, being not only the cause of blessed felicitie, but also Blessednesse it selfe. Again, Blessednesse is to be free from all evil, and to abound with all good things. And is the Alpha and Omega of man, the beginning of Nature, and the end of Grace.

There is a Blessing of

There are five kindes of Blessings:

1. Procreation: Such was The gift of Children spoken of by David: Thou shalt see thy childrens children.Psal. 128. 3.Ps 128:3

2. Protection: Such was That was likewise spoken of by David, saying, Thou wilt compasse him as with a shield.Psal. 5. 12.Ps 5:12

3. Prosperitie: Such was Obed-Edmos so long as the Arke of the Lord remained with him.1 Chron. 13. 14.1 Chr 13:14

4. Plentie: Such was That which David spake of, saying, Thou crownedst the yeare with thy goodnesse.Psal. 65. 11.Ps 65:11

5. Blessings: Such was Spoken of by Christ, and shall be spoken again, saying, Come ye blessed my Father.Matth. 25. 34.Matt 25:34

Blessed is the man that

Blesseth those that are the Children of Light.Gen. 12. 3. Nū. 24. 9.Gen 12:3

Condemneth not himselfe in the things that he alloweth.Rom. 14. 22.Rom 14:22

Calleth and inviteth the poore and maimed to his feasts.Luke 4. 13.Luke 4:13

Dwelleth in the Tabernacles of God, praising him in his House.Psal. 84. 4. R…vil. 14. 12. Luke 14. 15.Ps 84:4Luke 14:15

Dyeth in the Lord: and that eateth in the Kingdome of Heaven.

Doth Gods Commands: delighting in them to fulfill them.Rev. 2…. 14. Ps. 112. 1.Rev 2:14Ps 112:1

Feareth alwayes, induring temptation, and finding wisdome.Jā. 1. 12. Pro. 28. 14.Prov 28:14

Hath MercieMercy on the Members of Christ, the God of Iacob for his help, hisMatth. 5. 7. Psal. 32. 1. & 146. 5. Rom. 4. 7. R…vil. 20 6. Luke 11. 28. P…v. 8. 33.Matt 5:7Ps 32:1Ps 146:5Rom 4:7Luke 11:28 sins forgiven, and that hath no guile, and hath his part in the first Resurrection in the day of Judgement.

Heareth the Word of God, and that keepeth the same.

Hath not seen Christ bodily, and yet beleeves in him.Joh. 20. 29.John 20:29

Hungreth and thirfteth after Righteousnesse to be given.Matth. 3. 6. Psal. 41. 1. Psal. 56. 1.Matt 3:6Ps 41:1Ps 56:1

Judgeth wisely of the poor: and that keepeth Judgement.

Keepeth, and that readeth the Mysterie of the Revelation.Rev. 1. Chap. 22.Rev 1

Lendeth his money freely, and that without usuire and gain.Deut. 23. 10. Psal. 40. 4. Psal. 65. 4.Deut 23:10Ps 40:4Ps 65:4

Maketh the Lord his trust: not regarding the proud man.

The Lord chuseth, and that he shall find watching.Luk 12. 43.Luke 12:43

Obeyeth the voice of the Lord, and that in every thing.Deut. 28. 1.Deut 28:1

Polluteth not the Sabbath of the Lord, but sanctifieth the same.Isai. 56. 2. Matth. 5. 10. Psal. 119. 2.Isa 56:2Matt 5:10Ps 119:2

Suffereth porsecution for Righteousnesse sake: and that seeketh God.

Selleth his corn: and that putteth his trust in the Lord.Prov. 11. 26. Chap. 16. 20.Prov 11:26

Stayeth on the Lord, and that by patiently abiding.Isai. 20. 18. Psal. 1. R…vil. 16. 15. Ri…. …. …. … 19. 9. … 2… 6. … 22. 4.Isa 20:18Ps 1

Walketh not in the counsell of the wicked men.

Watcheth and keepeth his Garments, not being naked.

Is Called to the Marriage of the Lamb, and to his Supper.Revel. 19. 9.Rev 19:9

Is Evill spoken of for the Name of Christ Jesus.1 Pet. 4. 14.1 Pet 4:14

Is Poore in Spirit, that mourneth and is meeke.Matth. 5.Matt 5

Is Pure in Heart: and that is a Peace-maker.Matth. 5.Matt 5

Is Not offended in Christ: that is a doeros well as an hearer.Matth. 11. 6.Matt 11:6

Walketh in the Law of the Lord his God.Psal. 119. 1.Ps 119:1

Rejoyceth in adversitie, Following the Example of Paul.2 Cor. 11. 30.2 Cor 11:30

Beareth crosses patiently, Following the Example of Iob.Iob 1.Job 1

Laments his sinnes sorrowfully, Following the Example of Pet…r.Luk. 22. 62.Luke 22:62

In Minde Thinketh Nothing contrarie to Gods Will.

In Will Coveteth Nothing contrarie to Gods Will.1 Thes. 5. 3.1 Thess 5:3

In Bodie Executeth Nothing contrarie to Gods Will.Psal. 32. 1, 2.Ps 32:1Ps 32:2

Blessed is the man that is not condemned in his Conscience, and that is not fallen from his hope in the Lord.Ecclus. 14. 2.Sir 14:2

God blessed All Creatures, Gen. 1. Adam, Ch. 2. Abraham, Ch. 12. Ishmael, Ch. 26.

God blessed Isaac, Cha. 26. Iacob, Cha. 32. Ioseph, Chap. 40. The Israelites.Deut. 27.Deut 27

God blessed Noah, Gen. 9. Laban, Chap. 30. Obed-Edom. 2 Sam. 6. Egypt.Gen. 39.Gen 39

God blessed Ioh's last dayes, Ioh 42. The seventh day, Exod. 20. Free-lenders:Deut. 23. 10.Deut 23:10 and man and wife.Gen. 1. 28.Gen 1:28

p. 83Christ Blessed The Apostles, luk. 24. 50. and little Children,Psal. 33. 12. & 34. 8.Ps 33:12Ps 34:8Mark 10. 16. Luke 1. 18. Gen. 9. Exo. 39 Lev. …. Gen. 47 & 49. Iosh. 22. 1 Sa. 2. 1 Ki. 8. 2 Sa. 6. 1 Chr. 10. Luk. 2. & 1.Mark 10:16Luke 1:18Gen 9Exod 39Gen 47Josh 221 Sam 2:12 Sam 61 Chr 10Luke 2

An Angel Blessed Iacob, Gen. …2. Iael, Judg. 5. 24. and Mary,

Melchizedck Blessed Abraham, Gen. 14. Noah. Shem and Iopheth,

Isaac Blessed Iacoh and Esan, Gen. 27. Moses and Aaron, the people,

Iacoh Blessed Phar…oh, Gen. Ioseph and his Children,

Ioshus Blessed Caleh, Josh. 14. The Reubenites and Gadites.

Boaz & Elders Blessed Ruth, Chap. 3. Eli Elkanah: Salomon the Congregation.

King David Blessed Abigail, 1 Sam. 25. the people and his Houshold,

Simeon Blessed Ioseph and Mary: and Elizabeth Mary,

All they which are of faith are blessed with faithfull Abraham.Gal. 3. 9. Prov. 10. 22. Rom. 12. 14. Numb. 24. 9.Gal 3:9Prov 10:22Rom 12:14Num 24:9

The blessing of the Lord maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow to it.

Blesse them that persecute you, blesse and curse not, (saith Christ,)

Blessed is he that blesseth the Godly, Reade Deut. 24 Tob. 7. Iudeth 13.