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AN Expoſition of Temptation, on Mat. 4. ver. 1. to the end of the eleventh: by Dr. Tho. Taylor fol. Daille, on the Epiſtle to the Coloſſians, containing 49. Sermons, fol.
A practical Expoſition on the third Chapter of the firſt Epiſtle of St. Paul to the Corinthians, with the Godly Mans Choice, on Pſa. 4. v. 6, 7, 8. By Anthony Burgeſs, fol.
The view of the holy Scriptures. By Hugh Broughton, fol.
Theſe ſix Treatiſes next following, are written by Mr. George Swinnock.
1. The Chriſtian Mans Calling; or a Treatiſe of making Religion ones buſineſs, in Religious Duties, Natural Actions, his Particular Vocation, his Family Directions, and his own Recreation; to be read in Families for their Inſtruction and Edification. The firſt part.
2. Likewiſe a ſecond Part; wherein Chriſtians are directed to perform their Duties, as Husbands and Wives, Parents and Children, Maſters and Servants, in the conditions of Proſperity and Adverſity.
3. The third and laſt part of the Chriſtian Mans Calling, wherein the Chriſtian is directed how to make Religion his buſineſs, in his dealings with all Men, in the Choice of his Companions, in his carriage in good Company, in bad Company, in ſolitarineſs, or when he is alone; on a week-day from morning to night; in viſiting the ſick on a Dying-bed; as alſo the means how a Chriſtian may do this, and ſome motives to it.
4. The Door of Salvation opened, by the Key of Regeneration.
5. Heaven and Hell Epitomized: And the True Chriſtian characterized.
6. The Fading of the Fleſh, and the flouriſhing of Faith: Or, One caſt for Eternity, with the only way to throw it well: All theſe by George Swinnock, M. A. Large Octavo's.
An Expoſition on the five firſt Chapters of Ezekiel, with uſeful obſervations thereupon. By Will. Greenhil, 4to.
The Goſpel-Covenant, or the Covenant of Grace opened: Preached in New-England, by Peter Bulkely, 4to.
God's holy Mind touching Matters Moral; which himſelf uttered in ten words, or ten Commandments; Alſo an Expoſition on the Lords Prayer. By Edward Elton, B. D. 4to.
Fiery Jeſuite, or an Hiſtorical Collection of the Riſe, Increaſe, Doctrines and Deeds of the Jeſuites. Expoſed to view for the ſake of London, 4to.
Horologiographia Optica; Dialling Univerſal and Particular, Speculative & Practical. By Sylvanus Morgan 4to.
The Rebuilding of London encouraged and improved in ſeveral Meditations. By Samuel Rolles.
The ſure way to Salvation: or a Treatiſe of the Saints Myſtical Union with Chriſt; wherein that great Myſterie and Priviledge is opened in the nature, properties, and the neceſſity of it. By R. Steedman, M. A.
A defence againſt the fear of Death. By Zuch. Croſton.
Gods Soveraignty diſplayed. By Will. Geering.
The Godly Mans Ark: or City of Refuge in the day of his diſtreſs, in five Sermons; with Mrs. Moor's Evidences for Heaven. By Edm. Calamy.
The Almoſt Chriſtian diſcovered: or the falſe Profeſſor tryed and caſt. By Mr. Mead.
Spiritual Wiſdom improved againſt Temptation. By Mr. Mead.
1. A Divine Cordial.
2. A word of comfort for the Church of God.
3. A Plea for Alms, in a Sermon at the Spittle.
4. The Godly Mans Picture, drawn with a Scripture-penſil.
5. The Doctrine of Repentance.
6. Heaven taken by Storm.
7. The Holy Euchariſt: or, The Sacrament of the Lords Supper, briefly opened. Theſe ſeven by Mr. Tho. Watſon.
The true bounds of Chriſtian Freedom: or a Diſcourſe ſhewing the extents and reſtraints of Chriſtian liberty, wherein the truth is ſetled, many errors confuted; out of John 8. ver. 36.
Comfortable Crumbs of Refreſhment, by Prayers, Meditation, Conſolation, and Ejaculations; with a Confeſſion of Faith, and ſum of the Bible.
Aurifodina Linguae Gallicae, or the Golden Mine of the French Language, opened. By Ed. Coſtlin, Gent.
Sins Sinfulneſs. By Ralph Venning.
Sober Singularity. By R. Steedman.
The Parable of the great Supper. By John Crump, late of Maidſtone.
The Chriſtians daily Monitor. By Joſeph Church.
A Memento to young men and old. By J. Maynard.
A Little Book for Little Children. By Tho. White.
The Hiſtory of Moderation, or the Life, Death, Reſurrection of Moderation.
The Converſion of a Sinner, explained and applied, from Ezek. 33.11.
Worthy Walking. By Nat. Vincent.
Method of Meditation. By Tho. White.
Antidote againſt Quakeriſm.
The Contents of the Book.
Sect. 1. THe context cleared 1
Sect. 2. The words explaind 4
Sect. 3. Doctrines raiſed 7
Sect. 4. Inſtances for Cloſet-Prayer
1 Abraham 12
2 Iſaac ibid.
3 Jacob 13
4 Moſes 14
5 David ibid.
Sect. 5. More Inſtances of
6 Elijah 15
7 Jeremiah 16
8 Daniel 17
9 Peter ibid.
10 Jeſus Chriſt 18
CHAP. II.
Sect. 1. Reaſon 1. Conveniency of Privacy 20
For 1 Expoſtulation 21
2 Act diſtraction ibid.
Sect. 2. Reaſ. 2. Relation betwixt God and Soul 24
1 The hearts free opening to a Father ibid.
2 God communicates himſelf to it ibid.
Sect. 3. Reaſ. 3. God ſees in ſecret, i. e.
1 He takes notice whether thou Pray 27
2 He hath ſeen thy ſecret ſins 28
3 Thou loſeſt not thy labour 29
4 Thou owneſt Gods omnipreſence 30
Sect. 4. Reaſ. 4. God rewards openly, fo… ways 31
1 Returning viſible Anſwers 32
2 Diſcriminating providences 33
Sect. 5. 3. Increaſe of Graces 35
Sect. 6. 4. Solemn owning at the great Day 36
CHAP. III.
Sect. 1. Ʋſe 1. Of information concerning places of Prayer 42
Sect. 2. The nature of Prayer
1 It is an immediate Worſhip 45
2 Cannot be interrupted ib
Sect. 3. 3. The power of Prayer 48
Sect. 4. 4. The property of a Chriſtian 50
CHAP. IV.
Sect. 1. Ʋſe of Reprehenſion, 1 Of Wicked 53
Sect. 2. 2 Of Godly, for neglecting this; herein 56
1 They are unlike Jeſus Chriſt ibid.
2 Ʋnlike the Saints of God 57
3 Ʋnlike themſelves formerly 58
Sect. 3. 4 They loſe much ſpiritual good 59
5 Expoſe themſelves to temptation 60
6 They expreſs little love to God 61
7 Groſs ingratitude to him ibid.
Sect. 4. 8 They contradict the Spirits motions 63
9 May be deprived of Helps 64
10 What if Chriſt ſurprize them in neglect. 65
CHAP. V.
Sect. 1. 3. Ʋſe of Inſtruction about Cloſet-Prayer: wherein are, 1. preparatives to it
1 Look to your ſtate 68
2 Lay aſide other buſineſs 69
Sect. 2. 3 Set your ſelves in Gods ſight 70
4 Muſter up your thoughts wants 71
Sect. 3. 2 Eſſentials required in ſecret Prayer
1 Ingage the heart in it 74
2 Beg the Spirits aſſiſtance 77
Sect. 4. 3 Pray according to Gods will 78
4. In the name of Jeſus Chriſt 80
CHAP. VI.
Sect. 1. 3 Circumſtances about Cloſet-Prayer
Referring to Place 8
Referring to Poſture 84
Referring to Seaſon 85
Referring to Ʋoyce 86
Sect. 2. 4 Duties conſequent to it 87
1 Obſerve Gods appearance ibid.
2. Walk ſuitably 88
Sect. 3. 3 Wait for Returns 90
4 Communicate Experiments 91
CHAP. VII.
Sect. 1. Concerning matter or words of prayer 94
1 Lords-Prayer is paraphraſed 95
Sect. 2. 2 Wherein an example propounded from Jacob, Exod. 32.10. in ten particulars. 98
CHAP. VIII.
Sect. 1. 4 Ʋſe of Exhortation to Cloſet-prayer preſſed by ten Expoſtulatory Arguments 103
Sect. 2. Objections anſwered, as,
1 I perform Family-duty, Anſw. 110
2. I am a poor Labouring man, Anſ. ibid.
3. I am a Servant, and cannot, Anſ. 111
4 I want a convenient place, Anſ. 112
5 I know ſome Chriſtians againſt it, Anſ. 113
Sect. 3. 6 I find not my heart prepared, Anſ. 114
7 I meet with temptations, Anſ. 115
8 I get no good by it, Anſ. 116
9 I want gifts for it, Anſ. 117
10 'Tis too much ado, labour. Anſ. 118
Sect. 4. Caſes of conſcience anſwered
1 What difference betwixt Saint and hypocrite 120
2 Whether may a man ingage by vow 121
3 How may we know communion with God 122
4 What muſt I do if I find no good ibid.
The Whole, concluded with Exhortation. 124
MATTH. 6.6.
But thou, when thou prayeſt enter into thy Cloſet: and when thou haſt ſhut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in ſecret; and thy Father which ſeeth in ſecret, ſhall reward thee openly.