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PRECIOUS BIBLE PROMISES; compiled by Samuel Clarke, D.D. (1684-1759) textpresentsPRECIOUS BIBLE PROMISESAlso, known as The Scripture Promises, A Collection of the Promisesof Scripture, Clarke's Scripture Promises, Clarke's Bible Promises,Book of Promises, to name but a few.Compiled by Samuel Clarke, D.D. (1684-1759).Reformatted by Tom StewartwithAn Historical Perspective of Precious Bible Promisesby Tom StewartandRecommendation by Dr. Isaac Watts (1674-1748)andThe Original Introduction by Samuel Clarke (see -------------------------------An Historical Perspective of Precious Bible PromisesSamuel Clarke (1684-1759) was an English Nonconformist clergyman. His name has often beenconfused with the prominent Anglican clergyman and philosopher of the same name. (The writer ofthis WStS Introduction made that very mistake in the previous online edition of this volume.)Nonetheless, God would judge thus of Samuel Clarke: "Well done, good and faithful servant"(Matthew 25:23). Dr. Clarke ministered faithfully for 38 years to a congregation at St. Albans, a cityin southern Hertfordshire, England. This Book of Promises is in large part the reason we are familiarwith his name. "A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches" (Proverbs 22:1). It becamepopularly known as The Scripture Promises after its initial release (1720). A later edition (1895)introduced this volume as A Collection of the Promises of Scripture: Under Their Proper Heads. Itstitle page further advertised that the Book was divided In Two Parts: Representing I. The Blessingspromised. II. The Duties to which Promises are made. Additionally, it prefaced With aRecommendation by Dr. Watts. This was Isaac Watts, the popular English hymnwriter, whose prefacewas added in the second edition of the volume (1738). Modern readers will gather their primaryunderstanding of the spirituality of Samuel Clarke, not only from his collection of Promises, but alsofrom his Introduction, containing Observations upon the Excellency and Use of the Promises, andDirections for the right Application of them. In his Introduction to the Promises, Clarke asserted,"CONSTANTLY plead the Promises with God in Prayer. He has thereby bound himself to his People,1 of 151

PRECIOUS BIBLE PROMISES; compiled by Samuel Clarke, D.D. (1684-1759) textas with a Note under his Hand. Go with it therefore to God, firmly depending upon his Faithfulness;He will acknowledge his own Handwriting, and answer your Demands accordingly."Clarke's early 18th century Introduction was matched by the convention of capitalizing the first letterof most prominent nouns, lengthy sentences separated by semicolons, Roman numerals in theScriptural references, and no longer used spellings of common words. (The valuable Introduction isnow included in this online version of Clarke's Bible Promises.) But, much like the reading of theancient texts of Holy Scripture, the purpose of Samuel Clarke shines through in his Collection of thePromises of Scripture, that is, "to excite to, and give the greatest Encouragement in, a Course of Pietyand universal Holiness." If we properly understand that the purpose of the Promises of God is to makeus more like Christ, while preserving us from the sin in the world, then we will be appropriatelyprepared to use this Book of Promises. "Whereby are given unto us Exceeding Great and PreciousPromises: that by these ye might be partakers of the Divine Nature, having escaped the corruption thatis in the world through lust" (2Peter 1:4). Dr. Clarke recounts that he initially assembled hisCollection of Promises "to assist some Young Persons, who very commendably and to their greatAdvantage, are employ'd in improving themselves, and one another, in the Knowledge of theScriptures." Though he felt a small number of Promises was appropriate, he recalled, "At first Iintended to put together a small Number, upon some principal Subjects; but, upon searching theScriptures more and more Texts still offering themselves, which I thought equally to my purpose, thisCollection at length grew so large, that the taking so many Copies as were wanted, would have been atedious Work; For which Reason, and in hopes it might serve the same useful End to others, I at lastgave way to its being made publick." Thank God for allowing such a large collection and allowing forit to be published! "The Lord gave the word: great was the company of those that published it" (Psalm68:11).This book of Precious Bible Promises was also known by its 19th century readers as Clarke'sScripture Promises. In a time that already had seen the Authorized Version of the Scriptures from theChurch of England-- the King James Version of 1611-- and had produced The Pilgrim's Progress(1675) from the Church of England's famous dissenter, John Bunyan (1628-1688)-- who wasacquainted for twelve years with the hospitality of Bedford jail for preaching without a license-- abook of Precious Bible Promises was (and, still is needed) to encourage every True Believer in theirpursuit of holy living. "Having therefore these Promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves fromall filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God" (2Corinthians 7:1). The"Notice by Dr. Watts" affixed to the front of the Precious Bible Promises, identifies Samuel Clarke asthe "worthy author of this collection, which I ["I. Watts"] have known with esteem and honor." "I ama companion of all them that fear thee, and of them that keep thy precepts" (Psalm 119:63). Ofinterest, Isaac Watts, the author of over 600 hymns, was himself the son of another dissenter from theChurch of England. You will probably notice that a good number of Clarke's compiled Promises weregleaned from the Book of Psalms of the Old Testament, and Watts could especially identify with theirPromises, since he had himself published the Psalms of David (1719) in which are found poeticparaphrases of Psalm 90 ("O God, Our Help in Ages Past") and Psalm 98 ("Joy to the World"). "10The days of our years are threescore years and ten; and if by reason of strength they be fourscoreyears, yet is their strength labour and sorrow; for it is soon cut off, and we fly away. 17 And let thebeauty of the LORD our God be upon us: and establish Thou the work of our hands upon us; yea, thework of our hands establish Thou it" (90:10, 17).2 of 151

PRECIOUS BIBLE PROMISES; compiled by Samuel Clarke, D.D. (1684-1759) textA notable 19th century advocate of Clarke's Scripture Promises was found in the person of theenigmatic, English General Charles G. Gordon (1833-1885)-- "Chinese Gordon," the "Hero ofKhartoum," "Gordon Pasha." In January 1884, he had advised Lord Wolseley to distribute a copy ofClarke's Scripture Promises to every member of the Cabinet of Prime Minister William Gladstoneupon Gordon's departure to handle the volatile situation of the revolting Mahdi in the Sudan. "Whothrough faith subdued kingdoms, wrought righteousness, obtained Promises, stopped the mouths oflions" (Hebrews 11:33). Charles Gordon had early made his peace with Jesus Christ as a young officerin the Royal Engineers at Pembroke (U.K.) after being pursued for Christ by his sister Augusta and bya "very religious captain of the name of Drew." "I will be merciful to their unrighteousness, and theirsins and their iniquities will I remember no more" (8:12). Gordon had distinguished himself withconspicuous gallantry during the Crimean War (1853-1856), had successfully quelled the TaipingRebellion in China (1863-1864), and had been instrumental in the suppression of the slave trade(1877-1880) in the Sudan (south of Egypt), during which he had been a solitary man of One Book-his pocket Bible. "Godliness is profitable unto all things, having Promise of the life that now is, and ofthat which is to come" (1Timothy 4:8). Though the career of General Gordon was peppered with theintensity of great overcoming in times of conflict, he knew times of obscurity and grievousbacksliding; but, as he once wrote to his sister Augusta, "I am glad to say that this disease [a smallpoxexperienced in China] has brought me back to my Saviour, and I trust in future to be a better Christianthan I have been hitherto." "Whom the LORD loveth He chasteneth, and scourgeth every son whomHe receiveth" (Hebrews 12:6). In the timing of God's Providence, Gordon Pasha met his end on themorning of January 26th 1885, two days before the British relief column reached the newlysubjugated city of Khartoum, where the unbowing Gordon had held out to the end. "Ye shall be hatedof all men for My Name's sake: but he that endureth to the end shall be saved" (Matthew 10:22).Rosalind Goforth, a Canadian Christian missionary, was another who lived in 19th century China thatgave a glowing recommendation of the value of Clarke's Scripture Promises. She wrote of thefaithfulness of God in her testimonial book, How I Know God Answers Prayer. "They shallabundantly utter the memory of Thy great goodness" (Psalm 145:7). As she, her husband Jonathan,and her four children faced the bloody onslaught of the anti-foreigner, anti-Christian Boxer Revolt ofthe secret society "Harmonious Fists" of China (1900), they were advised by the American Consul inChefoo to flee from the city of Changte in North Honan to the coastal seaport of Shanghai. "Noweapon that is formed against thee shall prosper" (Isaiah 54:17). On the morning of July 8th 1900,their small party of missionaries was resting at an inn in the small town of Hsintien, while aboisterous mob awaited them outside casting stones and demanding their money. Rosalind wrote,"Hints had been given us of coming danger, but that was all; none spoke of what all felt -that we were probably going to our death. Suddenly, without the slightest warning, I wasseized with an overwhelming fear of what might be awaiting us. It was not the fear ofafter death, but of probable torture, that took such awful hold of me. I thought, 'Can thisbe the Christian courage I have looked for?' I went by myself and prayed for victory, butno help came. Just then someone called us to a room for prayer before getting into ourcarts. Scarcely able to walk for trembling, and utterly ashamed that others should see mystate of panic -- for such it undoubtedly was -- I managed to reach a bench beside whichmy husband stood. He drew from his pocket a little book, Clarke's Scripture Promises,and read the verses his eyes first fell upon. They were the following:3 of 151

PRECIOUS BIBLE PROMISES; compiled by Samuel Clarke, D.D. (1684-1759) textThe eternal God is thy refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms: and he shall thrustout the enemy from before thee; and shall say, Destroy them.The God of Jacob is our refuge.Thou art my help and my deliverer; make no tarrying, O my God.I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand ofmy righteousness. The Lord thy God will hold thy right hand, saying unto thee, Fearnot; I will help thee.If God be for us, who can be against us?We may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me.The effect of these words at such a time was remarkable. All realized that God wasspeaking to us. Never was there a message more directly given to mortal man from hisGod than that message to us. From almost the first verse my whole soul seemed floodedwith a great peace; all trace of panic vanished; and I felt God's presence was with us.Indeed, His presence was so real it could scarcely have been more so had we seen avisible form."Needless to say, they all escaped with their lives with each able to give amazing stories ofphysical deliverance from innumerable attempts to kill, injure, or maim them. "Whodelivered us from so great a death, and doth deliver: in Whom we trust that He will yetdeliver us" (2Corinthians 1:10).The testimony from the past serves to remind us that the same God Who Promised Abraham that Hewould make him a father of a great multitude-- which He did-- has Promised us, "Call unto Me, and Iwill answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not" (Jeremiah 33:3).May we be like Abraham in rising to the challenge. "20 He staggered not at the Promise of Godthrough unbelief; but was strong in Faith, giving Glory to God; 21 And being fully persuaded that,what He had Promised, He was able also to perform" (Romans 4:20-21).May God bless you as you lay hold of His Promises!Tom Stewart"Thy Counsels of old are Faithfulness and Truth" (Isaiah 25:1).March 31st 2009Recommendation by Dr. Isaac Watts (1674-1748)The Bible is a book of such transcendent worth, and so happily suited to all the parts and purposes ofthe Christian life, that it can never be too much recommended to the world; every thing that alluresthe world to peruse it, is a blessing to mankind. And though it is hard for our narrow capacities tograsp and take in its several distinguishing excellences at one view, yet, if we take a separate surveyof the doctrines and duties, the promises and threatenings, the prophecies and histories, which are4 of 151

PRECIOUS BIBLE PROMISES; compiled by Samuel Clarke, D.D. (1684-1759) textcontained therein, each of them will afford us an awful or a delightful prospect, with lessons forspecial improvement.The worthy author of this collection, which I have long known with esteem and honor, has chosen toreduce all the most useful and important promises of the Word of God into order, and here set thembefore us. These are the most powerful motives of duty; these are the constant food of a livingChristian, as well as his highest cordials in a fainting hour. And in such a world as this, where dutiesperpetually demand our practice, and difficulties and trials are ever surrounding us, what can we dobetter than to treasure up the promises in our hearts, which are the most effectual persuasives to fulfilthe one and sustain the other? Here are laid up the true riches of a Christian, and his highest hopes onthis side of heaven.The materials which are collected here are all divine, and the disposition of them is elegant andregular; so that it is an easy matter to find something suited to the frame of our souls, or our presentwants on every occasion; and that soul who knows what a suitable promise is worth in an hour ofdarkness or temptation, will never think such a work as this, and such a various treasure, can havesufficient value set upon it.Those who have little leisure for reading, may find their account in keeping this book always nearthem; and with the glance of an eye they may take in the riches of grace and glory, and derive many asweet refreshment from hence, amidst their labors and travels through this wilderness. It is ofexcellent use to lie on the table in a chamber of sickness, and now and then to take a sip of the river oflife, which runs through it in a thousand little rills of peace and joy.May the Holy Spirit of God, who indited all these promises, and our blessed Mediator, who, by hisministry and by his blood, has sealed and confirmed them all, render them every day more and morepowerful and prevalent to draw the hearts of men towards God, and to fit them for the enjoyment ofthese words of grace in their complete accomplishment in glory. Amen.I. WattsNewington, Jan. 19, 1750Table of ContentsPART ONEBLESSINGS PROMISED TO BELIEVERSChapter 1Promises of Temporal Blessings1. General promises to believers2. Temporal blessings in general3. Food and raimentFoodRaiment5 of 151

PRECIOUS BIBLE PROMISES; compiled by Samuel Clarke, D.D. (1684-1759) text4. Long life and healthLong lifeHealth5. Safety under the divine protection6. Promises of peace7. Direction8. Honor9. Success and prosperity10. Plenty and riches11. Of children12. A blessing upon all the believer has13. A blessing upon the children of believers14. A blessing upon the families of the GoodChapter 2Promises Relating to the Troubles of Life1. In generalPreservation from troubleDeliverance from troubleSupport in trouble2. Promises relating to sickness, old age, etc.Deliverance from sicknessSupport in sicknessIn old age3. Deliverance from famine and want4. Deliverance from war and enemiesFrom warFrom enemies5. From oppression and injustice6. From slander and reproachSlanderReproach7. From witchcraft8. Promises to the stranger and exile9. To the poor and helpless10. To the fatherless and widow11. To the childless12. To the prisoner and captive13. Deliverance from deathChapter 3Promises of Spiritual Blessings in This Life1.In general6 of 151

PRECIOUS BIBLE PROMISES; compiled by Samuel Clarke, D.D. (1684-1759) text2. Of justification, pardon, and reconciliationJustificationPardon of sinOf the most heinous sinsOf all sinsOf backslidingPardon through ChristReconciliation3. Adoption4. Union and communion with the church5. Free access to God, with acceptance6. Of hearing prayer7. Sanctifying grace in general8. Of converting graceThe grace of repentanceThe grace of faithGrace to fear God9. Knowledge, wisdom, etc.KnowledgeWisdomDivine teachingDivine guidanceAbility for good discourse10. The means of graceA blessing upon ordinances11. Of grace against sin and temptationTo mortify sinAgainst temptationFrom the enticement of sinnersVictory over the worldVictory over the devil12. Strength, courage, and resolution13. Fruitfulness and increase of graceFruitfulnessIn old ageIncrease of graceThe grace of meekness14. Grace to persevere15. Sanctified afflictions16. Grace to the children of Israel17. An interest in GodAs our GodOur portionOur gloryHis presence with us7 of 151

PRECIOUS BIBLE PROMISES; compiled by Samuel Clarke, D.D. (1684-1759) textHis loveHis mercyHis helpHis careHis covenant with his peopleGod will not forsake them18. An interest in ChristAll grace from ChristRedemption by ChristLife from HimHis intercessionHis loveHis care of his churchHis presence with his people19. Promises of the SpiritHis teachingHelp in prayerTo witness our adoptionTo seal our redemptionTo be our comforterThe joys of the Holy Ghost20. The ministry of angels21. That we shall be kings and priests unto God22. Peace of conscience, comfort, and hopePeace of conscienceComfortHope23. Delight and joy in God24. Support in deathChapter 4Promises of Blessings in the Future World1. Deliverance from hell2. Happiness immediately after death3. A glorious resurrection4. Everlasting happiness in heavenFreedom from all sorrow in heavenJoy in heavenGlory in heavenThe kingdom of heavenThe heavenly inheritanceEnjoyment of GodEternal life8 of 151

PRECIOUS BIBLE PROMISES; compiled by Samuel Clarke, D.D. (1684-1759) textPART TWOPROMISES FOR THE EXERCISE OF DUTIES AND GLORIESChapter 1In the Fulfillment of Duty Toward God1. To faith in ChristConfessing Christ2. To repentanceTo them that mourn for the wickedness of the landRepenting in afflictionConfession of sin3. ObedienceObeying Christ4. To sincerity and uprightness5. To the love of GodTo the love of Christ6. To trusting and patiently waiting on God7. To the fear of GodHonoring God8. To prayerSeeking GodSecret prayerPraising GodDesires of grace9. To wisdom and knowledgeTo the wiseLove and study of wisdomKnowledge of God and ChristLearning of Christ10. To a due regard to the Word of GodTo hearing and reading the WordLoving the WordTrembling at the Word11. Meditation12. To fastingFasting in secret13. To baptism14.To the Lord's Supper15. To good discourseThe government of the tongue16. To watchfulness17. To keeping good companyAvoiding evil company18. To performing oaths9 of 151

PRECIOUS BIBLE PROMISES; compiled by Samuel Clarke, D.D. (1684-1759) text19. To the keeping of the SabbathChapter 2In the Performance of Duty Toward Men1. To obedience to parents2. To good educationCorrection of children3. To a good wife4. To faithful servants5. To good kings and magistrates6. To obedient subjects7. To faithful ministers8. To them that receive and hearken to mi

Promises of Scripture, that is, "to excite to, and give the greatest Encouragement in, a Course of Piety and universal Holiness." If we properly understand that the purpose of the Promises of God is to make us more like Christ, while preserving us from the sin in the world, then we will be appropriately prepared to use this Book of Promises.

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