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A. Ah, an impudent, and rebellious sinner declaring my Sin as Sodom. Ezech. 2. 3. 4: Iſa. 3. 9.
I have hardened the wicked, and grieved the Godly, and have been a reproach unto Religion. Psal. 73. 15. Rom. 2. 24.
Q. With what frame of Spirit must you confess your Sins?
A. With grief, and sorrow: being ashamed because of them.
Q. With what words may you express this frame of Spirit?
A. O My God, I am ashamed, and blush to lift up my face to thee: For Mine iniquities are encreased over my head. Ezra. 9. 6.
I loath and abhor my self: and repent in dust and ashes. Job. 42. 6.
Q. What is the ſecond general head in the matter of Prayer?
A. Petition.
Q. For whom are we to petition God in Prayer?
A. For our selves, as also for others.
Q. What are you to ask of God in your own behalf?
A. Two things generallie: deliverance from things evil, and hurtfull. As also the bestowing upon me these things that are good.
Q. What are the evils we may pray to be delivered from?
A. They are of two sorts: evill of Sin and evill of Punishment.
