Godliness described: what it containeth; and what I mean by Godliness throughout this treatise Signs of true Godliness 2. Obs. When Christ cometh into the house, he is presently at Doct. 1. One thing is needful: it is one thing that is absolute- In what respect it is one, and but one How the troubling matters of the world are many Quest. Are not other things needful in their places? PAGE 1. Whatever you have been doing in the world, you have but lost your time, if you have not done the one thing needful 3. You have been busily undoing yourselves 4. You have unmanned yourselves, and lived below your rea- 5. You have but abused and lost all your mercies 6. You have neglected Christ, his grace and Spirit 7. Your hopes and peace are but delusions and irrational Use 2. To lament the distracted course of worldlings 4. This good part is offered you, and you have your choice, 5. If you choose it, it shall never be taken from you Object. It is not godliness, but your precise way that we call 4, 5. Diligent instructing families 6. The holy observation of the Lord's day justified 7. Strictness of life in avoiding sin The excuses of refusers answered CHAPTER II. What he must do in reason, that will be resolved which is the PAGE Twenty Queries for the full conviction of all rational men the book.) 1. It uniteth all in one head and centre ibid. PAGE 4. It destroyeth selfishness, which is the destroying principle ibid. 5. It hath the most righteous laws 8. It cleanseth the very heart, and killeth secret sin ibid. 10. It maketh princes and rulers a double blessing: mani- 11. It maketh the most loyal and obedient subjects For, 1. It makes them know themselves 2. And to see God in their rulers . . . 3. And to obey and submit for conscience sake 5. And consisteth in charity 6. Procureth divine blessings 7. And makes men meek, and patient, and forbearing. ibid. 9. Assureth of the greatest rewards of obedience . 12. Godliness makes men true to their covenants 15. It maketh it their business to do good 16. It makes men love enemies, and forgive wrongs 17. It interesteth societies in the favour and protection of Times of holiness are the best times Those that say it never was a good world since there was so |