Isa. xlix. 23. They shall not be ashamed that wait for me.

Isa. lvii. 13. He that putteth his trust in me shall possess the land, and shall inherit my holy mountain.

Jer. xvii. 7. Blessed is the man that trusteth in the Lord, and whose hope the Lord is. Ver. 8. For he shall be as a tree planted by the waters, and that spreadeth out her roots by the river, and shall not see when heat cometh, but her leaves shall be green; and shall not be careful in the year of drought, neither shall cease from yielding fruit.

Neh. i. 7. The Lord knoweth them that trust in him.

Lam. iii. 25. The Lord is good unto them that wait for him, to the soul that seeketh him. Ver. 26. It is good that a man should both hope, and quietly wait for the salvation of the Lord.

Mic. vii. 7. I will look unto the Lord, I will wait for the God of my salvation; my God will hear me.

1 Pet. v. 7. Casting all your care upon him, for he careth for you.

Rom. viii. 24. We are saved by hope.

vii. To the Fear of God.

Ps. xxv. 14. The secret of the Lord is

with them that fear him, and he will shew them his covenant.

Ps. xxxi. 19. O how great is thy goodwhich thou hast laid up for them that fear thee.

ness,

Ps. lxxxv. 9. Surely his salvation is nigh them that fear him.

Ps. ciii. 11. As the heaven is high above the earth, so great is his mercy toward them that fear him.

Ps. cxv. 13. He will bless them that fear the Lord, both small and great.

Ps. cxxviii. 1. Blessed is every one that feareth the Lord, that walketh in his ways.

Ps. cxlvii. 11. The Lord taketh plea sure in them that fear him.

Prov. xiv. 27. The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death. Ver. 26. In the fear of the Lord is strong confidence, and his children shall have a place of refuge.

Prov. xvi. 6. By the fear of the Lord men depart from evil.

Prov. iii. 7. Be not wise in thine own eyes; fear the Lord, and depart from evil. Ver. 8. It shall be health to thy navel, and marrow to thy bones.

Prov. xix. 23. The fear of the Lord tendeth to life, and he that hath it shall

abide satisfied: he shall not be visited with evil.

Eccl. viii. 12. It shall be well with them that fear God, which fear before him.

Mal. iv. 2. Unto you that fear my name, sha'i the Sun of Righteousness arise with healing in his wings.

Luke i. 50. His mercy is on them that fear him, from generation to generation. Acts x. 35. In every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is accepted with him.

Acts xiii. 26. Whosoever among you feareth God, to you is the word of this salvation sent.

Honouring God.

1 Sam. ii. 30. Them that honour me, I will honour.

Prov. iii. 9. Honour the Lord with thy substance, and with the first fruits of all thine increase: 10. So shall thy barns be filled with plenty, and thy presses shall burst out with new wine.

viii. To Prayer.

Job xxxiii. 26. He shall pray unto God, and he will be favourable unto him, and he shall see his face with joy.

Exod. xxxiv. 24. Neither shall any man desire thy land, when thou shalt go up to

appear before the Lord thy God, thrice in the year.

Deut. iv. 7. What nation is there so great, who hath God so nigh unto them, as the Lord our God is in all things that we call upon him for?

Ps. x. 17. Lord, thou hast heard the desire of the humble: thou wilt prepare their heart, thou wilt cause thine ear to

hear.

Ps. vi. 9. The Lord hath heard my supplication; the Lord will receive my prayer. Ps. xviii. 3. I will call upon the Lord, who is worthy to be praised: so shall I be saved from mine enemies.

Ps. lv. 17. Evening, and morning, and at noon, will I pray, and cry aloud, and he shall hear my voice.

Ps. lxxiii. 28. It is good for me to draw near to God.

Ps. lxxxvi. 5. Thou, Lord, art good, and ready to forgive, and plenteous in mercy unto all them that call upon thee. Ver. 7. In the day of my trouble, I will call upon thee, for thou wilt answer me.

Ps. cxlv. 18. The Lord is nigh unto all them that call upon him, to all that call upon him in truth.

Jer. xxxiii. 3. Call unto me, and I will

answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not.

Joel ii. 32. Whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be delivered. Rom. x. 12. The same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him. Ver. 13. For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.

James iv. 8. Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you.

Job xxii. 21. Acquaint now thyself with him, and be at peace: thereby good shall come unto thee

Ezek. xxxvi. 37. I will yet for this be inquired of by the house of Israel, to do it for them; I will increase them with men like a flock.

Heb. iv. 14. Seeing then that we have a great High Priest, that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our profession. 15. For we have not an High Priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin. 16. Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need. [See Promises of Hearing Prayer, Part I. chap. iii. sect. 6.]