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 This is gathered from the same verse at the end.

Reason 1. Because such feare is contrary unto faith and a sure confidence. 2. Because it hath no other use, but to hinder us in doing of our duty. 3. Because it is contrary to the honour of God and the worthinesse of a good cause. Vse. This may serve to admonish us not to give place to such pusillanimity and faint-heartednesse. Doct. 5. We should strengthen our hearts against all feare, by putting our trust in God.

Reason 1. Because there is nothing else whereby we can overcome all feares and terrours. 2. Because God hath taken this upon himselfe, and commanded us to commit our cause unto him. 3. Because by this trust and confidence God is made the strength of our soules. Vse. This may serve to exhort us, truly to put our trust in God. Doct. 6. By this trust and confidence we sanctifie God in our hearts.

This is gathered from verse 15.

Reason 1. Because thereby we acknowledge him to be a holy God, that is, a God of perfect power, mercy, truth and fidelity. 2. Because by the effectuall acknowledgement of this holinesse we give unto him that glory which is due onto his name from our hearts. 3. Because thereby we advance his glory amongst others, as well in our actions as in our professions. Vse. This may serve to exhort us, wholly to rely upon him. Doct. 7. We should sanctifie God not only in our hearts, but with our mouths also, and in our profession.

This is gathered from these words: Be ready alwayes to give an answer. So Rom. 10.10

Reason 1. Because we should glorifie God not only in our spirit, but in our body also, 1 Cor. 6.20.

2. Because we should advance Gods glory, not only in our selves, but amongst others also.