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 saviour Jesus Christ is enough to induce you, without any other to draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you, if you fear God, he will defend you, if you are willing to return from your evil ways, he will receive you: He desires beloved. it is your own fault. And indeed, the text comprehends a great deal of comfort, it brings salvation to a wretched sinner, it speaks all men: So much by way of exhortation.

Let me now hasten to the first particular, which was to lay before you, your duty to 'Fear God, and keep his commandments for this is the whole duty of man.' Eccl. vii 13. There you see your duty; fear to offend is your duty, tho' comprehended so short, Be careful to serve him, fearful to offend him, diligent to keep his laws and willing to obey his commands; abide all his corrections with patience murmur at none of his ways, live honestly, love all men; lie not, fear not cheat not, nor take the Lord's name in vain; covet not that which is another man's; love the Lord with your whole heart; fear him; praise his name, mortify your lusts and ungodly passions; resist the devil and he will fly you: Suffer any thing for your religion, to death itself; and in all things submit to the will of God. I shalt conclude this head with life precepts &c.

1. Fear to do any thing against that God, whom you love, and you will not love to do any against that God whom you fear. 2. Let your prayers be as frequent as your wants, and your thanksgivings as your blessings