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the Gentiles also. Isai. xliv. 6. Thus saith the Lord the King of Israel, and his Redeemer the Lord of hosts; I am the first, and I am the last; and besides me there is no God. Exod. iii. 14. And God said unto Moses, I AM that I AM; and he said, Thus shall thou say unto them, I AM, hath sent me unto you. Exod. vi. 3. And I appeared unto Abraham, unto Isaac, and unto Jacob, by the name of God Almighty; but by my name Jehovah was I not known to them. Acts xvii. 24. God that made the world, and all things therein, seeing that he is Lord of heaven and earth, dwelleth not in temples made with hands. Gen. i. 1. 26. In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness; and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth. Luke i. 74, 75. That he would grant unto us, that we, being delivered out of the hands of our enemies, might serve him without fear, in holiness and righteousness before him all the days of our life. Heb. xii. 22. But ye are come unto Mount Sion, and unto the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to an innumerable company of angels.

SECTION IV.

Exod. xx. 3. Thou shalt have no other gods before me. Deut. v. 7. Thou shalt have none other gods before me. Deut. vi. 13, 14. Thou shalt fear the Lord thy God, and Ye shall not go serve him, and shalt swear by his name. after other gods, of the gods of the people which are round about you. Mark xii. 32. And the scribe said unto him, Well, Master, thou hast said the truth: for there is one God; and there is none other but he. Jer. x. 10. But the Lord is the true God, he is the living God, and an everlasting King at his wrath the earth shall tremble, and the na

tions shall not be able to abide his indignation. John xvi. 3. And these things will they do unto you, because they have not known the Father, nor me.

SECTION V.

Acts xviii. 24, 25. 28. God that made the world, and all things therein, seeing that he is Lord of heaven and earth, dwelleth not in temples made with hands ; neither is worshipped with men's hands, as though he needed any thing; seeing he giveth to all, life, and breath, and all things. For in him we live, and move, and have our being; as certain also of your own poets have said, For we are also his offspring. 1 John v. 7. For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and these three are one. Psal. xlvii. 6, 7. Sing praises to God, sing praises; sing praises unto our King, sing praises. For God is the King of all the earth: sing ye praises with understanding. Psal. xlv. 6. Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever: the sceptre of thy kingdom is a right sceptre. Phil. iii. 3. For we are the circumcision, which worship God in the Spirit, and rejoice in Christ Jesus, and have no confidence in the flesh. Heb. x. 25. Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another and so much the more as ye see the day approaching. John iv. 24. God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in Spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him. John vi. 29. Jesus answered and said unto them, This is the work of God, That ye believe on him whom he hath sent. John xx. 31. But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name. Acts xiii. 39. And by him, all that believe are justified from all things, from which ye could not be justified by the law of Moses. John i. 12. But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his

name. 1 John iv. 14. And we have seen, and do testify, that the Father sent the Son to be the Saviour of the world. 2 Cor. vii. 1. Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God. Heb. xi. 6. But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is the rewarder of them that diligently seek him. Prov. i. 7. The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction. Heb. xii. 28, 29. Wherefore we receiving a kingdom which cannot be moved, let us have grace, whereby we may serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear for our God is a consuming fire. Phil. ii. 12. Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling. Matt. xxii. 37. Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. 1 John ii. 5. But whoso keepeth his word, in him verily is the love of God perfected: hereby know we that we are in him. John iv. 23, 24. But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth : for the Father seeketh such to worship bim. God is a Spirit: and they that worship him, must worship him in spirit and in truth. Ephes. v. 20. Giving thanks always for all things to God and the Father, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Thess. v. 18. In every thing give thanks for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. Psal. xlv. 1. My heart is inditing a good matter: I speak of the things which I have made touching the King: my tongue is the pen of a ready writer. Psal. xviii. 30. As for God, his way is perfect: the word of the Lord is tried; he is a buckler to all those that trust in him. Rom. xv. 12. And again, Esaias saith, There shall be a root of Jesse, and he that shall rise to reign over the Gentiles; in him shall the Gentiles trust. 1 Pet. iii. 5. For after this manner, in the old time, the holy women also,

who trusted in God, adorned themselves, being in subjection unto their own husbands.! 2 Cor. i. 9. But we had the sentence of death in ourselves, that we should not trust in ourselves, but in God which raiseth the dead. Psal. xviii. 3. I will call upon the Lord, who is worthy to be praised; so shall I be saved from mine enemies. Rom. x. 12-14. For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him. For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved. How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? And how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? And how shall they hear without a preacher? Col. iii. 16. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs; singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. Jam. i. 21. Wherefore lay apart all filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness, and receive with meekness the engrafted word, which is able to save your souls. 1 Thess. ii. 13. But we are bound to give thanks alway to God for you, brethren beloved of the Lord, because God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth. Luke i. 74, 75. (See above § 3.) Heb. x. 19. Having therefore, brethren, boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus. 1 Thess. i. 9, 10. For they themselves shew of us what manner of entering in we had unto you, and how ye turned to God from idols, to serve the living and true God; and to wait for his Son from heaven, whom he raised from the dead, even Jesus, which delivered us from the wrath to God,

SECTION VI.

Luke viii. 15. But that on the good ground are they, which, in an honest and good heart, having heard the word, keep it, and bring forth fruit with patience. Acts xx. 19. Serving the Lord with all humility of mind, and with many

tears, and temptations, which befell me by the lying in wait of the Jews. Col. iii. 12-14. Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, long-suffering: forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye.

SECTION VII.

Exod. xxiii. 13. 24. And in all things that I have said unto you be circumspect: and make no mention of the names of other gods, neither let it be heard out of thy mouth. Thou shalt not bow down to their gods, nor serve them, nor do after their works; but thou shalt utterly overthrow them, and quite break down their images. Deut. xii. 30. Take heed to thyself, that thou be not snared by following them, after that they be destroyed from before thee; and that thou enquire not after their gods, saying, How did these nations serve their gods? even so will 1 do also. Psal. xiv. 1. The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. They are corrupt; they have done abominable works; there is none that doeth good. Ephes. ii. 12. That at that time ye were without Christ, being aliens from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers from the covenants of promise, having no hope, and without God in the world. Deut. xxx. 17. But if thine heart turn away, so that thou wilt not hear, but shall be drawn away, and worship other gods, and serve them. Psal. Ixxxvi. 8. Among the gods there is none like unto thee, O Lord; neither are there any works like unto thy works. Acts xix. 26. Moreover, ye see and hear, that not alone at Ephesus, but almost throughout all Asia, this Paul hath persuaded and turned away much people, saying, that they be no gods, which are made with hands. 1 Thess. i. 9. For they themselves shew of us what manner of entering in we had unto you, and how ye turned to God from idols, to serve the living and true God. Matt. iv. 10.

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