and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus; that in the ages to come he might shew the exceeding riches of his grace, in his kindness towards us, through Christ Jesus. Tit. iii. 4, 5. The kindness of God our Saviour towards men, appeared, not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, &c. CXVII. Kindness prayed for. Gen. xxiv. 12. Abraham's servant prayed, and said, O Lord God of my master Abraham, I pray thee send me good speed, and shew kindness to my master. Ruth. i. 8. Naomi said, The Lord deal kindly with you, as you have dealt with the dead, and with me. 2 Sam. ii. 6. David said, the Lord shew kindness and truth unto you. Ps. xvii. 7. Shew thy marvellous loving-kindness, thou that savest by thy right hand, them that put their trust in thee. xxv. 6. Remember, O Lord, thy tender mercies, and thy loving-kindnesses, for they have been ever of old. O continue thy lovingxxxvi. 10. kindness unto them that know thee, and thy righteousness to the upright in heart. xl. 11. Let thy loving-kindness and thy truth continually preserve me. li. 1. Have mercy upon me, O God, according to thy loving-kindness. lxix. 16. Hear me, O Lord, for thy loving-kindness; turn to me according to the multitude of thy tender mercies. lxxxviii. 11. Shall thy loving-kindness be declared in the grave, or thy faithfulness in destruction? lxxxix. 49. Lord, where are thy loving-kindnesses? cxix. 76. Let, I pray thee, thy merciful kindness be for my comfort, according to thy word.-Ver. 88. Quicken me after thy loving-kindness; so shall I keep the testimonies of thy mouth. Ver. 149. 159. cxliii. 8. Cause me to hear thy lovingkindness in the morning; for in thee do I trust. CXVIII. Thanks for God's kindness. Ps. xxvi. 3. Thy loving kindness is before mine eyes, and I have walked in thy truth. xxxi. 21. Blessed be the Lord, for he hath shewed me his marvellous kind ness. Ps. xl. 10. I have not concealed thy loving-kindness, and thy truth. xlviii. 9. We have thought of thy loving-kindness, O God, in the midst of thy temple. lxiii. 3. Because thy loving-kindness is better than life, my lips shall praise thee. xcii. 2. It is a good thing to show forth thy loving-kindness in the morning, and thy faithfulness every night. who crowneth thee with loving-kindciii. 4. Bless the Lord, O my soul, ness and tender mercies. cxxxviii. 2. I will worship toward thy holy temple, and praise thy name, for thy loving-kindness and for thy truth; for thou hast magnified thy word above all thy name. Isa. lxii. 7. I will mention the lovingthe Lord, according to all that he hath kindness of the Lord, and the praises of bestowed on us; and the great goodness he hath bestowed, &c. Exod. xxii. 27. The Lord said, When the poor crieth, I will hear; for I am gracious. I will be gracious, and I will have mercy xxxiii. 19. I will be gracious to whom on whom I will have mercy. and gracious, long-suffering, and abunxxxiv. 6. The Lord God, merciful dant in goodness and truth. 2 Chron. Xxx. 9. 2 Kings xiii. 23. The Lord was grahad compassion on them, and had recious unto Israel, (in their distress) and spect unto them, because of his coveand would not destroy them; neither nant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, cast he them from his presence. Ezra ix. 8. For a little space, grace hath been shewed from the Lord our and to leave us a nail in his holy place, God, to leave us a remnant to escape, that our God may lighten our eyes, and give us a reviving. Neh. ix. 17. Thou art a God ready to pardon, gracious, merciful, slow to anger, and of great kindness, and forsookest not thy people. Ps. lxxvii. 9. Hath God forgotten to be gracious? lxxxvi. 15. Thou, O Lord, art a God full of compassion, and gracious, longsuffering, and plentenous in mercy and truth. Ps. ciii. 8.-cxi. 4.-cxii. 4.cxvi. 5.-cxlv. 8. Joel ii. 13. Isa. xxx. 18. Therefore will the Lord wait, that he may be gracious unto you; and therefore will he be exalted, that he may have mercy upon you.-Ver 19. He will be gracious unto thee, at the voice of thy cry; when he heareth it he will answer thee. Jonah iv. 2. Thou art a gracious God, and merciful, slow to anger, and of great kindness, and repentest thee of the evil. See Amos v. 5. Zech. iv. 7. Grace, grace. CXX. God's throne is a throne of grace. Heb. iv. 16. Let us come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need. CXXI. God's Spirit is a Spirit of grace. Heb. x. 29. The Spirit of grace. Zech. xii. 10. The Spirit of grace and suppli cation. 2 Cor. viii. 9. Ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that ye through his poverty might be rich. Eph. i. 7. We have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace. 1 Pet. ii. 3. If so be ye have tasted that the Lord is gracious. 2 Tim. i. 9. God hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling; not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began. 1 Pet. v. 10. The God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you. CXXV. Justification is of grace. Rom. iii. 24. Being justified freely by his grace, through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus. Gal. ii. 21. I do not frustrate the grace of God; for if righteousness came by the law then is Christ dead in vain. v. 4. Christ is become of none effect to you, whosoever of you are justified by the law; ye are fallen from grace. See Rom. v. 15. 17. 20, 21. CXXVI. Pardon of sin is through grace. Eph. i. 7. In Christ we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sin, according to the riches of his grace. CXXVII. Adoption through grace. Eph. i. 5, 6. God having predestinated us to the adoption of children, by Jesus Christ, to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will, to the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the Beloved. CXXVIII. Sanctifying grace, or sanctification through grace. Ps. lxxxiv. 11. The Lord God is a sun and shield; the Lord will give grace and glory; and no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly. Prov. iii. 24. He scorneth the scorners, but giveth grace to the lowly. James iv. 16. He resisteth the proud, but giveth grace to the humble. 2 Cor. ix. 8. God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all-sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work. Ver. 14. xii. 9. The Lord said, My grace is CXXIII. The grace of God in the eco-sufficient for thee: for my strength is nomy of man's salvation. In election.-made perfect in weakness. Christ. Rom. xi. 5, 6. There is a remnant ac- CXXIX. The Gospel is of grace given. cording to the election of grace. And John i. 17. The law was given by Moif by grace, then it is no more of works; ses, but grace and truth came by Jesus otherwise grace is no more grace. CXXIV. Our calling is of grace. Gal. i. 15. God, who separated me from my mother's womb, and called me by his grace, &c. Acts xiii. 43. Paul and Barnabas exhorted Christians to continue in the grace of God. xiv. 3. The Lord gave testimony to the word of his grace, and granted signs than he ought to think.-Ver. 6. Having and wonders to be done in confirmation gifts differing, according to the grace of it. that is given to us, let us, &c. 1 Pet. iv. 7. 10. Acts xx. 24. I testify the gospel of the grace of God.-Ver. 32. I commend you to God, and to the word of his grace, which is able to build you up, and to give you an inheritance among all them that are sanctified. Rom. v. 2. By Jesus Christ we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God. vi. 14. Sin shall not have dominion over you; for ye are not under the law, but under grace. Ver. 15. 2 Cor. vi. 1. We beseech you, that ye receive not the grace of God in vain. viii. 1. We do you to wit, (we make known to you) of the grace of God bestowed on the churches. Gal. i. 6. I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ, Phil. i. 7. Ye are all partakers of my grace. Col. i. 6. The gospel bringeth forth fruit in you, since the day ye heard of it, and knew the grace of God. Tit. ii. 11, 12, 13. The grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared unto all men, teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world; looking for the blessed hope, &c. Heb. xii. 15. Looking diligently, lest any man fail of the grace of God. 1 Pet. i. 10. The prophets prophesied of the grace that should come unto you. v. 12. This is the true grace of God wherein ye stand. Jude 4. Ungodly men turn the grace of God into lasciviousness. CXXX. Giving alms called grace, Cor. iv. 15.-viii. 6, 7, 19. 2 CXXXI. Ministerial abilities for publishing the gospel, are of grace. Acts xiv. 26. The apostles had been recommended to the grace of God, for the work of the ministry which they fulfilled. Ch. xv. 40. Rom. i. 5. By whom (Christ) we have received grace and apostleship, for obedience to the faith among all nations. xii. 3. I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly Rom. xv. 15, 16. I have written the more boldly unto you, because of the grace that is given to me of God: That I should be a minister, &c. 1 Cor. iii. 10. According to the grace of God given unto me, as a wise master builder, I have laid the foundation. Gal. ii. 9. When the brethren per ceived the grace of God given unto me, they gave the right hand of fellowship. See Eph. iii. 2. 7, 8. CXXXII. The effects of the gospel in a sanctified nature and practice, called grace. Acts iv. 33. Great grace was upon them all. xi. 23. When Barnabas had seen the grace of God, he was glad, and exhorted them all, that with purpose of heart they would cleave unto the Lord. 1 Cor. i. 4. I thank my God always on your behalf, for the grace of God which is given you by Jesus Christ. xv. 10. By the grace of God I am what I am: and his grace which was bestowed on me was not in vain, but I laboured more abundantly than they all; yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me. 2 Cor. i. 12. Our rejoicing is this, the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with fleshly wisdom, but by the grace of God, we had our conversation in the world. 1 Tim. i. 14. The grace of our Lord was exceeding abundant, with faith and love, which is in Christ Jesus. 2 Tim. ii. 1. Be strong in the grace which is in Christ Jesus. 2 Pet. iii. 18. Grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Heb. xii. 28. Wherefore we receiving have grace, whereby we may serve God a kingdom that cannot be moved, let us acceptably, with reverence and godly fear. xiii. 9. Be not carried about with diverse and strange doctrines; for it is a with grace. good thing that the heart be established CXXXIII. Faith through grace. Acts who had believed through grace. xviii. 27. Apollos helped them much CXXXIV. Hope through grace. 2 Thess. ii. 16, 17. Now the Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God even our Father, which hath loved us, and hath given us everlasting consolation, and good hope through grace, comfort your hearts, and stablish you in every good word and work. CXXXV. Prayer and praise through grace. Zech. xii. 10. I will pour upon the house of David, and upon the inhabitants of Jerusalem, the Spirit of grace and supplication. Col. iii. 16. Singing with grace in your hearts. Gal. vi. 18. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Rev. xxii. 21. Eph. vi. 24. Grace be with all them that love our Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity. Amen. Col. iv. 18. Grace be with you. 2 Tim. iv. 22. Tit. iii. 15. Heb. xiii. 25. 1 Tim. i. 2. Grace, mercy, and peace, from God our Father, and Jesus Christ our Lord. 2 Tim. i. 2. Tit. i. 4, vi. 21. Grace be with thee. 1 Pet. i. 2. Grace to you, and peace be multiplied. 2 Pet. i. 2. Rev. i. 4. Grace be unto you, and peace, from Him which is, and which was, and which is to come. GOD'S FAVOUR, CXXXVI. Salvation is of grace. Eph. ii. 5. 7, 8. When we were dead in sins, he hath quickened us together with Christ; (by grace ye are saved;) that in the ages to come he might shew the exceeding riches of his grace, in his kindness towards us, through Jesus Christ. For by grace are ye saved through faith, and that not of your-ark and his habitation. selves, it is the gift of God. Heb. ii. 9. Jesus Christ, by the grace of God, did taste death for every man. 1 Pet. i. 13. Be sober, and hope unto the end, for the grace that is to be brought unto you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. CXXXVIII. God's favour. 2 Sam. XV. 25. David said, If I have found fayour in the eyes of the Lord, he will bring me again, and shew me both the and favour, and thy visitation hath preJob x. 12. Thou hast granted me life my spirit. served xxxiii. 26. The penitent shall pray unto God, and he will be favourable unto him, and he shall see his face with iii. 7. Husbands and wives, live toge-joy: for he will render unto every man his righteousness. ther, as being heirs of the grace of life. CXXXVII. Grace prayed for. Gen. xliii. 29. Joseph said to Benjamin, God be gracious unto thee my son. Numb. vi. 23-26. On this wise ye shall bless the children of Israel, saying, The Lord bless thee, and keep thee: The Lord make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee: The Lord lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace. Ps. cxix. 29. Grant me thy law graciously. Isa. xxxiii. 2. Lord be gracious unto us; we have waited for thee. Hos. xiv. 2. Take away all iniquity, and receive us graciously. Mal. i. 9. Beseech God that he will be gracious unto us. Rom. i. 7. Grace to you, and peace, from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Cor. i. 3. 2 Cor. i. 2. Gal. i. 3. Eph. i. 2. Phil. i. 2. Col. i. 2. 1 Thess. i. 1. 2 Thess. i. 2. Philem. 3. 2 Cor. xiii. 14. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Ghost, be with you all. Amen. Ps. v. 12. Thou, Lord, wilt bless the righteous; with favour wilt thou com pass him about, as with a shield. xxx. 5. In his favour is life.-Ver. 7. Lord, by thy favour thou hast made my mountain to stand strong. xli. 11. By this I know that thou favourest me, because mine enemy doth not triumph over me. xliv. 3. Thy right hand, and thine arm, and the light of thy countenance saved them, because thou hadst a favour for them. lxxvii. 7. Will the Lord cast off for ever? Will he be favourable no more? lxxxv. 1. Lord, thou hast been favourable unto thy land; thou hast brought back the captivity of Jacob. lxxxix. 17. Thou art the glory of their strength; and in thy favour shall our horn be exalted. cii. 13. Thou wilt have mercy on Zion; for the time to favour her, yea the set time is come. cvi. 4. Remember me, O Lord, with the favour that thou bearest unto thy people. cxix. 58. I entreated thy favour with my whole heart: be merciful unto me according to thy word. Prov. iii. 3, 4. Let not mercy and truth forsake thee: So shalt thou find favour, and good understanding in the sight of God and man. viii. 35. Whoso findeth wisdom findeth life, and shall obtain favour of the Lord. xii. 2. A good man obtaineth favour of the Lord: but a man of wicked devices will he condemn. Song viii. 10. I was in his eyes as one that found favour. Isa. lx. 10. In my favour have I had mercy on thee. Luke i. 28. The angel said to Mary, Hail, thou that art highly favoured, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women.-Ver. 30. Thou hast found favour with God. ii. 52. Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and CXXXIX. God's favour denied to the wicked. Isa. xxvii. 11. It is a people of no understanding; therefore he that made them will not have mercy on them, and he that formed them will shew them no favour. See Jer. xvi. 13. CXL. God giveth or withholdeth the favour of men. Gen. xxxix. 21. The Lord was with Joseph, and shewed him mercy, and gave him favour in the sight of the keeper of the prison. Acts vii. 10. Exod. iii. 21. The Lord said, I will give this people favour in the sight of the Egyptians. Ch. xi. 3.-xii. 36. Dan. i. 9. God had brought Daniel into favour and tender love with the prince of the eunuchs. CXLI. God withholdeth from man the favour of man. Deut. xxviii. 49, 50. Josh. xi. 20. Ps. cix. 12. CXLII. God is bountiful. Ps. Ixxiii. 6. The Lord hath dealt bountifully with me. shall be blessed; for he giveth of his bread to the poor. Ps. xli, 1. 2 Cor. ix. 6. He that soweth bountifully shall reap bountifully. Ver, 5, 11. GOD'S BLESSING. CXLIV. God blesseth his people. Ex. xx. 24. In all places where I record my name, I will come unto thee and I will bless thee. Numb. vi. 27. They shall put my Name upon the children of Israel, and I will bless them. xxii. 12. God said to Balaam, Thou shalt not curse the people, for they are blessed. Ch. xxiii. 20, Deut. xxiii. 5. The Lord turned the curse of Balaam into a blessing, because he loved thee. Neh. xiii. 2. xxvi. 15. Look down from thy holy habitation, from heaven, and bless thy people Israel. 2 Sam. vii. 29. David prayed, and said, O Lord God, with thy blessing let the house of thy servant be blessed for ever. 1 Chron, xvii. 22. 1 Chron. iv. 10. Jabez prayed, and said, O that thou wouldest bless me indeed, and enlarge my coast; and that thine hand might be with me, and that thou wouldest keep me from evil. Ps. iii. 8. Thy blessing is upon thy people. xxviii. 9. Save thy people, and bless thine inheritance: feed them also, and lift them up for ever. Ps. cix. 28. xxix. 11. The Lord will bless his people with peace. Ixvii. 1. God be merciful to us and bless us, and cause his face to shine upon us. lxvii. 7. God shall bless us, and all the ends of the earth shall fear him. cxv. 12. The Lord hath been mind. ful of us, and he will bless us: he will bless the house of Israel, he will bless the house of Aaron. See Ps. cxxviii. 5.-cxxxii. 15.-cxxxiv. 3. their graces and duties. Ps. i. 1. BlessCXLV. Persons pronounced blessed, ed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly. their trust in him (Christ.) ii. 12. Blessed are all they that put righteous; with favour wilt thou compass him as with a shield. v. 12. Thou, Lord, will bless the xxiv. 4, 5. He that hath clean hands and a pure heart, &c. he shall receive the blessing from the Lord. |