a man more know and enjoy himself with inward comfort, nor is a clearer evidence that he is in a state of happiness, than this. For in the multitude of my thoughts within me (saith David to God) thy comforts delight my soul, Psa. xciv. 19. And he does by the Spirit of God pronounce every man blessed, that does thus meditate in God's law day and night, Psa. i. 2.

CHAPTER VIII. OF COMPANY IN GENERAL. RULES CONCERNING IT.

When you are in company, of what sort soever, you must amongst them walk with God.

Directions relating hereunto are of two sorts. First, showing how you should behave towards all: Secondly, how towards good or bad company.

First, In whatsoever company you are, your conversation in word and deed must be such, as may procure (1.) Glory to God, Matt. v. 16. (2.) Credit to religion, 1 Tim. vi. 1. (3.) All mutual, lawful, content, help, and true benefit to each other, Gen. ii. 18. For these are the ends, first, of society; secondly, of the variety of the good gifts that God has given unto men to do good with, 1 Cor. xii. 7 - 25.

To attain these ends, your conversation must be, 1. Holy; 2. Humble; 3. Wise; 4. Loving.

First, It must be holy, 1 Peter i. 15; you must, as much as in you is, prevent all evil speech and behaviour, which might else break forth, being careful to break it off, if it be already begun in your company. Suffer not the name and religion of God, nor yet your brother's name be traduced, or evil spoken of; but in due place and manner vindicate each. Be diligent to watch, and improve all fit opportunities of introducing pious and useful conversation; even whatsoever may