however, many who heard Peter's discourse, believed, to the number of about five thousand people.

Peter and John having their eyes upon him, Peter said, look on us.

but Peter turn'd them all out, and kneeled down and prayed, then turning towards the body, Tabitha, said he, arise immediately. she opened her eyes: and when she saw Peter, she sat up.

upon hearing Peter tell his name, instead of opening the gate, she ran, out of joy, to tell them, that Peter was there.

As the lame man who was cured, held Peter and John, the people all in surprize ran to Solomon's porch, where they were.

Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were illiterate, and of the lower rank of men, they were surpriz'd; but tho' they knew that they had been Jesus's disciples,

While Peter was perplexed about the signification of this vision, the messengers from Cornelius having enquir'd out Simon's house, arriv'd at the gate,

When they were arrived there, they went up into an upper room, where Peter, John, James, Andrew, Philip, Thomas, Bartholomew, Matthew, James the son of Alpheus, Simon the Zelot, and Judas the brother of James used to resort,

At that time the disciples being assembled, to the number of about an hundred and twenty, Peter rose up in the midst of them,

But Peter standing up with the eleven, and raising his voice, said to them, ye men of Judea, and all ye that dwell at Jerusalem, be this known to you, and observe what I say.

Now when they heard this, their hearts were struck with remorse, and they said to Peter, and to the rest of the apostles, men and brethren, what shall we do?

Peter replied, repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ, for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the holy spirit.

One day as Peter and John were going together to the temple, at the ninth hour, which was the hour of prayer,

he seeing Peter and John going into the temple, asked alms of them.

then Peter said, silver and gold have I none; but such as I have I give thee: in the name of Jesus Christ the Nazarene, rise up and walk.

which Peter observing, thus addressed them, ye men of Israel, why are ye so surprized at this event? or why do you look so earnestly on us, as though by our own power or piety, we had caus'd this man to walk?

and having caused Peter and John to appear, they asked, by what influence, or by what authority have you done this?

then Peter filled with the holy spirit, said to them, Rulers of the people, and senators of Israel,

but Peter and John made answer, do you yourselves judge, whether it be right in the sight of God, to obey you rather than God.

upon which Peter said, Ananias, how could satan inspire thine heart to lye to the holy ghost, and to keep back part of the price of the land?

when Peter addressing himself to her, tell me, said he, have you sold the land for such a price? yes, said she, for so much.

then Peter said to her, how comes it that you have conspir'd together, to tempt the spirit of the Lord? see there at the door the men that are come from burying thy husband, and they shall carry thee out likewise.

insomuch that they brought the sick into the streets, and laid them on beds and couches, that at the least, the shadow of Peter might cover some of them, as he pass'd by.

then Peter and the other apostles made answer, we ought to obey God rather than men.

Now when the apostles who were at Jerusalem, heard that the Samaritans had embraced the word of God, they sent Peter and John,

but Peter said unto him, thy money perish with thee, for thinking that the gift of God may be purchased with money.

now as Peter was making a general visitation, he went to Lydda to see the converts in that city,

Peter said to him, Eneas, Jesus, who is the Messiah, gives thee health: rise, and make your bed your self: upon which he immediately rose.

as Lydda was near Joppa, and the disciples having heard that Peter was there, they sent two men to him to desire he would come to them without delay.

Peter immediately went with them, and when he was come, they conducted him to the upper chamber: and all the widows advanc'd to him weeping, and shew'd the robes and garments which Dorcas made while she was with them.

Peter lent her his hand, and lift her up; and having called the saints and widows, he presented her alive.

so that Peter staid there a considerable time with one Simon a tanner.

send messengers immediately to Joppa, for one Simon, whose sirname is Peter:

On the morrow as they were on their journey, and drew nigh the city, Peter went upon the leads to pray, about the sixth hour.

and a voice said to him, rise, Peter; kill and eat.

but Peter said, not so, Lord; for I have never eaten any thing that is common or unclean.

and calling somebody, ask'd, whether Simon Peter lodg'd there.

As Peter was still pondering upon the vision, the spirit said to him, there are people below, who enquire for you.

then Peter went down to the messengers; and said, I am the person you look for: what occasion brought you hither?

then he invited them in, and they lodged there. On the morrow, Peter departed with them, and some of his brethren from Joppa accompanied him.

as Peter was coming in, Cornelius met him, and prostrated himself at his feet,

but Peter rais'd him, saying, stand up; I am but a man, as well as you.

send therefore to Joppa, for one Simon, whose surname is Peter; he is lodged in the house of one Simon a tanner, by the sea-side, who, when he is arriv'd, will give you information."

then Peter thus began, now I plainly perceive that God is no respecter of persons:

Peter was yet speaking, when the holy spirit descended on all that heard him.

then Peter said, can we refuse the water of baptism to such as have received the holy spirit as well as we?

and when Peter was return'd to Jerusalem, the Jewish converts objected to his conduct,

but Peter represented the whole affair to them,

then I heard a voice, which said, rise, Peter; kill and eat.

he told us how he had seen an angel, who had presented himself to him, and had said, send to Joppa, to fetch Simon, surnam'd Peter:

and perceiving that the Jews were pleas'd with this, he proceeded to secure Peter during the feast of unleavened bread:

having apprehended Peter, he put him into prison, appointing a detachment of sixteen soldiers to guard him, intending to have him brought to publick execution, after Easter.

thus Peter was kept in prison, but the Church prayed to God, without ceasing, for him,

now the very night preceding the day which Herod design'd for his execution, Peter bound with two chains, was sleeping between two soldiers, while the other guards secured the prison door; when an angel of

the Lord suddenly appear'd and fill'd the room with light, and touching Peter on the side, awak'd him, saying, rise, be quick. and immediately his chains fell from his hands.

when they had pass'd the first and second guard, they came to the iron-gate that leads to the city, which open'd to them of itself: so they went out and pass'd together thro' one street: when all of a sudden the angel quitted Peter. Then coming to himself; now,

as Peter still continued knocking, they let him in, and seeing it was he, they were extremely surpriz'd:

As soon as it was day, the soldiers were in a world of confusion to know what was become of Peter.

and after the question had been much canvass'd, Peter rose up, and said, my brethren, you know that a considerable time since God chose me from among you to preach the gospel to the Gentiles, and bring them to the faith.