The duty of daily frequenting the publick service of the church recommended in a sermon preached in a chapel at Wragby in Lincoln-shire erected to that purpose by Sir Edmound Turnor, Kt., and consecrated by the Lord Bishop of Lincoln the 18th day of July, 1697 / by John Adamson.
a practice which has obtain'd in all the Ages of Christianity, at leastwise ever since the Reign of Constantine, as Eusebius acquaints us, in reference to our Churches and Places of Religious Worship.
a practice which has obtained in all the Ages of Christianity, At leastwise ever since the Reign of Constantine, as Eusebius acquaints us, in Referente to our Churches and Places of Religious Worship.
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To supply them with Sacrifices (which many of them who came from Far, could not possibly bring with them;) a great number of Cattle were slain for that purpose by the Priests, which they sold to the Rich (no doubt, at a great Advantage;) and for the Poorer sort of People, they provided (as the Law directed) Turtle Doves and Young Pidgeons.
To supply them with Sacrifices (which many of them who Come from far, could not possibly bring with them;) a great number of Cattle were slave for that purpose by the Priests, which they sold to the Rich (no doubt, At a great Advantage;) and for the Poorer sort of People, they provided (as the Law directed) Turtle Dove and Young Pigeons.
And because many Strangers could not be provided with those half Shekels (in value about 15d. of English Coin) which by the Law were required to be Yearly offer'd ;
And Because many Strangers could not be provided with those half Shekels (in valve about 15d. of English Coin) which by the Law were required to be Yearly offered;
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but in doing this, they used great Exaction, and are therefore sharply rebuked by our Saviour (in the words following the Text) under that hainous Character of a Den of Thieves; and so they plainly appear guilty of a double crime, prophaning the Temple by their Merchandize,
but in doing this, they used great Exaction, and Are Therefore sharply rebuked by our Saviour (in the words following the Text) under that heinous Character of a Den of Thieves; and so they plainly appear guilty of a double crime, profaning the Temple by their Merchandise,
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he, as he was the Son of that God, whose Temple was thus prophaned, and in a just Zeal for the Honour of his Father, Cast the Buyers and Sellers out of the Temple, overthrew the Tables of the Money-Changers,
he, as he was the Son of that God, whose Temple was thus Profaned, and in a just Zeal for the Honour of his Father, Cast the Buyers and Sellers out of the Temple, overthrew the Tables of the Money-Changers,
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Reminding them of what before they had often heard, but now either had forgotten, or else wilfully neglected, in the words of the Text, My House shall be called (i. e.
Reminding them of what before they had often herd, but now either had forgotten, or Else wilfully neglected, in the words of the Text, My House shall be called (i. e.
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But how could this be, may some say, A single Person, despised, rejected, and probably designed by them in a few days to be crucified, be able to drive out so great a number of obstinate Men, backed by the Powers then in being, wedded to their Interest,
But how could this be, may Some say, A single Person, despised, rejected, and probably designed by them in a few days to be Crucified, be able to drive out so great a number of obstinate Men, backed by the Powers then in being, wedded to their Interest,
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and much exasperated to see it so obstructed and defeated by the so much by them vilified Jesus? Whence was it that none of them had Courage enough to resist him,
and much exasperated to see it so obstructed and defeated by the so much by them vilified jesus? Whence was it that none of them had Courage enough to resist him,
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Which shews how utterly unable the most daring sinners are to withstand our Lord, when he comes in good earnest (as sometime he certainly will) to execute Vengeance upon them.
Which shows how utterly unable the most daring Sinners Are to withstand our Lord, when he comes in good earnest (as sometime he Certainly will) to execute Vengeance upon them.
Having as briefly as I well could, shewn you the Occasion and Design of these words, every one will easily discern that they instruct us in this great Truth, that Places dedicated to God and his Worship are to be treated with Reverence,
Having as briefly as I well could, shown you the Occasion and Design of these words, every one will Easily discern that they instruct us in this great Truth, that Places dedicated to God and his Worship Are to be treated with reverence,
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So has God declared by his Prophet Isaiah (c. 56. v. 7.) and so our Blessed Saviour from him in the Text, My House shall be called the House of Prayer.
So has God declared by his Prophet Isaiah (c. 56. v. 7.) and so our Blessed Saviour from him in the Text, My House shall be called the House of Prayer.
Prayer is the Duty, which God in the Old Testament, and our Blessed Saviour in the New were pleased to make Choice of to represent the others by which are to be performed in Places set apart for Religious Worship.
Prayer is the Duty, which God in the Old Testament, and our Blessed Saviour in the New were pleased to make Choice of to represent the Others by which Are to be performed in Places Set apart for Religious Worship.
All these general Parts of Prayer we are directed to by the Apostle , and are all of them sufficiently provided for in our excellent Liturgy, which highly recommends it to our great Esteem and constant Use.
All these general Parts of Prayer we Are directed to by the Apostle, and Are all of them sufficiently provided for in our excellent Liturgy, which highly recommends it to our great Esteem and constant Use.
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This is required of us by the Apostle, that we be fervent in Spirit, serving the Lord , This is that which makes our Prayers very prevalent with God, Iames 5. 16. The fervent Prayer of a righteous man availeth much.
This is required of us by the Apostle, that we be fervent in Spirit, serving the Lord, This is that which makes our Prayers very prevalent with God, James 5. 16. The fervent Prayer of a righteous man availeth much.
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Even amongst the Jews, the Talmudists taxing the Peoples negligence in Prayer, one of the three faulty sorts of their Amen recounted by them is, a faint Amen , when they pray'd without Fervency.
Even among the jews, the Talmudists taxing the Peoples negligence in Prayer, one of the three faulty sorts of their Amen recounted by them is, a faint Amen, when they prayed without Fervency.
putting up our Petitions to the Majesty of Heaven for the greatest Blessings we can receive upon our Knees, according to the Example of Holy Men in Scripture , of the blessed Apostles ,
putting up our Petitions to the Majesty of Heaven for the greatest Blessings we can receive upon our Knees, according to the Exampl of Holy Men in Scripture, of the blessed Apostles,
and even of Christ himself, who kneeled down when he pray'd to his heavenly Father, St. Luke 22. 41. Accordingly we read of the Primitive Christians, That to Sit at Prayers was ever held by them a posture of great Rudeness and Irreverence .
and even of christ himself, who kneeled down when he prayed to his heavenly Father, Saint Lycia 22. 41. Accordingly we read of the Primitive Christians, That to Fit At Prayers was ever held by them a posture of great Rudeness and Irreverence.
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And Tertullian falls heavy upon some that used it in his time (about two hundred years after Christ) telling them, They acted contrary to Scripture and were Irreligious in so doing;
And Tertullian falls heavy upon Some that used it in his time (about two hundred Years After christ) telling them, They acted contrary to Scripture and were Irreligious in so doing;
These, together with a true Faith and a Dependance upon the alone Merits of Christ (which I presume I need not mention in this place) are the chief of those Qualifications (and yet too commonly neglected) with which we must take care we put up our Prayers to God,
These, together with a true Faith and a Dependence upon the alone Merits of christ (which I presume I need not mention in this place) Are the chief of those Qualifications (and yet too commonly neglected) with which we must take care we put up our Prayers to God,
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It is much for the Honour of God and our Religion. II. Very Advantageous to our selves in reference to this World. III. It greatly promotes a good Life (in reference to the Happiness of the next) in all those that sincerely make use of it.
It is much for the Honour of God and our Religion. II Very Advantageous to our selves in Referente to this World. III. It greatly promotes a good Life (in Referente to the Happiness of the next) in all those that sincerely make use of it.
We also acknowledge his Wisdom to be infinite, that as he throughly understands all the Actions of our Lives and secrets of our Hearts, all our Wants and Necessities,
We also acknowledge his Wisdom to be infinite, that as he thoroughly understands all the Actions of our Lives and secrets of our Hearts, all our Wants and Necessities,
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so he best knows how to make the most suitable Provision for them. We likewise hereby magnifie the Justice of God, particularly in our Confessions and Deprecations;
so he best knows how to make the most suitable Provision for them. We likewise hereby magnify the justice of God, particularly in our Confessions and Deprecations;
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without a great Sense of which, it would be both Folly and Arrogancy, for us to approach unto him, particularly to lay open before him all the miscarriages of our Life, which generally ('tis to be fear'd) are so many and so heinous, that we could never hope for any Pardon to them,
without a great Sense of which, it would be both Folly and Arrogance, for us to approach unto him, particularly to lay open before him all the miscarriages of our Life, which generally (it's to be feared) Are so many and so heinous, that we could never hope for any Pardon to them,
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This should strongly engage us to Frequency in our Prayers, which you see do so much magnifie the glorious Attributes of God, which he loves to see acknowledg'd by the Sons of Men.
This should strongly engage us to Frequency in our Prayers, which you see do so much magnify the glorious Attributes of God, which he loves to see acknowledged by the Sons of Men.
Acceptance of such Acts of Piety our Blessed Saviour himself assures us of, under the Gospel, in that he was effectually prevailed with to heal the Servant of the Centurion, being recommended to him under this Character, That he had built them a Synagoguge ;
Acceptance of such Acts of Piety our Blessed Saviour himself assures us of, under the Gospel, in that he was effectually prevailed with to heal the Servant of the Centurion, being recommended to him under this Character, That he had built them a Synagoguge;
'Tis also much for the Honour of our Religion, and tends to gain Proselytes to it, (which also is another way of giving Honour to God.) This is so universally acknowledged, That even all Religions (however false or Superstitious) will have their Daily Publick Offices;
It's also much for the Honour of our Religion, and tends to gain Proselytes to it, (which also is Another Way of giving Honour to God.) This is so universally acknowledged, That even all Religions (however false or Superstitious) will have their Daily Public Offices;
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And is not this a great reproach to Us, whose Worship is much more Pure, to fall so very short of them in the Exercise of it? Where is our Zeal for the Honour of our excellent Religion, to suffer them so much to out-doe Us in the Frequency of Religious Offices;
And is not this a great reproach to Us, whose Worship is much more Pure, to fallen so very short of them in the Exercise of it? Where is our Zeal for the Honour of our excellent Religion, to suffer them so much to outdo Us in the Frequency of Religious Offices;
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2. Frequency in Publick Prayers is very advantageous to our selves in reference to this World, being the likeliest way to obtain any Blessings we desire or stand in need of, either for our selves or others.
2. Frequency in Public Prayers is very advantageous to our selves in Referente to this World, being the likeliest Way to obtain any Blessings we desire or stand in need of, either for our selves or Others.
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And if Prayer be thus powerful when single, what is it when Social, when in Publick, in a whole Congregation, in a whole Nation? When there is a pious Conspiracy of fervent Prayers from Consenting Hearts,
And if Prayer be thus powerful when single, what is it when Social, when in Public, in a Whole Congregation, in a Whole nation? When there is a pious conspiracy of fervent Prayers from Consenting Hearts,
and concurring Lips, all at once making (as it were) an Assault upon the Almighty, with the Holy violence of a strong importunity to extort a Blessing from him.
and concurring Lips, all At once making (as it were) an Assault upon the Almighty, with the Holy violence of a strong importunity to extort a Blessing from him.
We come (says he) by Troops to the place of Assembly, that being banded (as it were) together into an Army, we may besiege God with our Prayers and Petitions;
We come (Says he) by Troops to the place of Assembly, that being banded (as it were) together into an Army, we may besiege God with our Prayers and Petitions;
Our Saviour himself saith , If two of you shall agree on Earth as touching any thing that they shall ask, it shall be done for them of my Father which is in Heaven.
Our Saviour himself Says, If two of you shall agree on Earth as touching any thing that they shall ask, it shall be done for them of my Father which is in Heaven.
especially if we add God's gracious Promise to hear those Prayers more especially which are made to him in his own House, in 2 Chron. 7. 12, 15, 16. The Lord appeared to Solomon, and said unto him, I have chosen this place to my self for an house of Sacrifice;
especially if we add God's gracious Promise to hear those Prayers more especially which Are made to him in his own House, in 2 Chronicles 7. 12, 15, 16. The Lord appeared to Solomon, and said unto him, I have chosen this place to my self for an house of Sacrifice;
and boldly commit them again at the next Temptation? Can such easily there daily Pray, (as we do in our excellent Liturgy,) that they may hereafter live a Godly, Righteous and Sober Life;
and boldly commit them again At the next Temptation? Can such Easily there daily Pray, (as we do in our excellent Liturgy,) that they may hereafter live a Godly, Righteous and Sobrium Life;
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where that he refers particularly to this Blessing of his Grace and Holy Spirit, appears from these following words , If ye being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your Children,
where that he refers particularly to this Blessing of his Grace and Holy Spirit, appears from these following words, If you being evil, know how to give good Gifts unto your Children,
if we have any regard to the Honour of God and our Religion, if any real desire to be Happy here or hereafter, we shall rejoyce in all Opportunities of Publick Prayer,
if we have any regard to the Honour of God and our Religion, if any real desire to be Happy Here or hereafter, we shall rejoice in all Opportunities of Public Prayer,
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And if Frequency in Publick Prayer be so needfull a Duty, as you have seen, the like Frequency (and that with the greatest Seriousness) in receiving the Holy Sacrament of the Lord's Supper (which is the highest Solemnity of Prayer) is, upon the Account of the same and greater Reasons,
And if Frequency in Public Prayer be so needful a Duty, as you have seen, the like Frequency (and that with the greatest Seriousness) in receiving the Holy Sacrament of the Lord's Supper (which is the highest Solemnity of Prayer) is, upon the Account of the same and greater Reasons,
And will not all these rise up in Judgment against us, and condemn us, if we permit them to shew more Respect and Honour to the Places of their false Worship,
And will not all these rise up in Judgement against us, and condemn us, if we permit them to show more Respect and Honour to the Places of their false Worship,
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and Women covered there) Because of the Angels; they being supposed both under the Old and New Testament, to be present in the places of God's Publick Service, observing the Behaviour of all there present,
and Women covered there) Because of the Angels; they being supposed both under the Old and New Testament, to be present in the places of God's Public Service, observing the Behaviour of all there present,
And from this their presence it is, that God is said to be peculiarly present in Churches (whose presence in one place more than in another, in respect of himself is not easily conceivable) and so to fit them to be the Houses of God;
And from this their presence it is, that God is said to be peculiarly present in Churches (whose presence in one place more than in Another, in respect of himself is not Easily conceivable) and so to fit them to be the Houses of God;
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according to the Explication of Iacob, who upon the Vision of Angels at Luz, awakes and says, How venerable is this Place, the Lord is in it, this is none other but the House of God.
according to the Explication of Iacob, who upon the Vision of Angels At Luz, awakes and Says, How venerable is this Place, the Lord is in it, this is none other but the House of God.
and that the Emperors themselves, who otherwise never went without their Guard about them, yet when they came to go into the Church, used to lay down their Arms, to leave their Guard behind them,
and that the Emperor's themselves, who otherwise never went without their Guard about them, yet when they Come to go into the Church, used to lay down their Arms, to leave their Guard behind them,
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We may observe to this purpose, that in King Solomon 's excellent Prayer at the Dedication of the Temple, All his Petitions are, That God would hear the Prayers which upon any occasion his People should put up to Heaven in or towards that his House:
We may observe to this purpose, that in King Solomon is excellent Prayer At the Dedication of the Temple, All his Petitions Are, That God would hear the Prayers which upon any occasion his People should put up to Heaven in or towards that his House:
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Not one Petition for a Blessing upon any other Duty, as if no other but that of Prayer (at leastwise none comparable to it) was to be performed in that place.
Not one Petition for a Blessing upon any other Duty, as if not other but that of Prayer (At leastwise none comparable to it) was to be performed in that place.
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3. At all times when we approach to the House of God for Religious Worship, let us remember it is a House of Prayer; and then beware we no ways profane it,
3. At all times when we approach to the House of God for Religious Worship, let us Remember it is a House of Prayer; and then beware we no ways profane it,
When we customarily neglect it, we then are Thieves (out of the Temple, though not properly in it) by robbing God of his Glory, our Religion of its Reputation, our Christian Brethren of the Assistance of our Prayers,
When we customarily neglect it, we then Are Thieves (out of the Temple, though not properly in it) by robbing God of his Glory, our Religion of its Reputation, our Christian Brothers of the Assistance of our Prayers,
And when we frequent these places of Worship purely to be thought Religious, in order to some secular Ends, we plainly make the House of God an House of Merchandise. And they do the same in some sort, who amidst the holy Offices of Religion employ their Thoughts upon their worldly Affairs, which ought to be wholly intent upon the weighty Duties there performed:
And when we frequent these places of Worship purely to be Thought Religious, in order to Some secular Ends, we plainly make the House of God an House of Merchandise. And they do the same in Some sort, who amid the holy Offices of Religion employ their Thoughts upon their worldly Affairs, which ought to be wholly intent upon the weighty Duties there performed:
The unseemly and rude Behaviour of many in our Churches, and that even in the time of Divine Service does too loudly testifie how little of Devotion brings them thither,
The unseemly and rude Behaviour of many in our Churches, and that even in the time of Divine Service does too loudly testify how little of Devotion brings them thither,
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Such variety (says he) of rude Behaviour is there too often used in the House of God, that should an Unbeliever come into our Assemblies, he must surely (as St. Paul supposes in another Case, 1 Cor. 14. 23.) say, We are mad;
Such variety (Says he) of rude Behaviour is there too often used in the House of God, that should an Unbeliever come into our Assemblies, he must surely (as Saint Paul supposes in Another Case, 1 Cor. 14. 23.) say, We Are mad;
When (alas!) will the Church recover its ancient Title, and become The House of Prayer? Tis certain that according to the present appearance it may have many more proper Names, that being the least part of Business done in it.
When (alas!) will the Church recover its ancient Title, and become The House of Prayer? This certain that according to the present appearance it may have many more proper Names, that being the least part of Business done in it.
You of this Place are now very happy in having daily Opportunities of publick Prayer; (and 'tis much to be wished by all serious Christians, that every Parish of this Nation could enjoy,
You of this Place Are now very happy in having daily Opportunities of public Prayer; (and it's much to be wished by all serious Christians, that every Parish of this nation could enjoy,
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How will ye answer it at the last and great Account to your Lord and Judge, who put it into the Heart of your pious Benefactor to provide thus conveniently for your daily Performance of this great Duty,
How will you answer it At the last and great Account to your Lord and Judge, who put it into the Heart of your pious Benefactor to provide thus conveniently for your daily Performance of this great Duty,
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when in stead of Crying out with the Psalmist, When shall I come to appear in the presence of God? we like those in Malachi, Snuff at his Service, and say, What a weariness is it?
when in stead of Crying out with the Psalmist, When shall I come to appear in the presence of God? we like those in Malachi, Snuff At his Service, and say, What a weariness is it?
But certainly that All-seeing Eye which discerns what Multitudes carelesly absent themselves from his Worship, cannot but adjudge us most profane Despisers of his Mercy in giving and continuing to us the happy Opportunities of it.
But Certainly that All-seeing Eye which discerns what Multitudes carelessly absent themselves from his Worship, cannot but adjudge us most profane Despisers of his Mercy in giving and Continuing to us the happy Opportunities of it.
1. Obj. But perhaps some may here object and say, What need these daily publick Prayers? We are careful to worship God at his House on the Lord's Day,
1. Object But perhaps Some may Here Object and say, What need these daily public Prayers? We Are careful to worship God At his House on the Lord's Day,
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Ans. Let such consider, That this Objection is of equal Force against all occasional Days of Fasting and Thansgiving, which yet (I presume) themselves will allow of,
Ans. Let such Consider, That this Objection is of equal Force against all occasional Days of Fasting and Thanksgiving, which yet (I presume) themselves will allow of,
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Let them consider again, That the same God who gave the Fourth Commandment to the Iews, did also enjoyn them other Days for solemn Worship, which were to be observed even upon any of those Six Days of Labour,
Let them Consider again, That the same God who gave the Fourth Commandment to the Iews, did also enjoin them other Days for solemn Worship, which were to be observed even upon any of those Six Days of Labour,
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tho' they required strict Rest, as the Day of Atonement did, Lev. 23. 27, 28. And that they had their daily Worship notwithstanding the Fourth Commandment, at which our Blessed Saviour was frequently present,
though they required strict Rest, as the Day of Atonement did, Lev. 23. 27, 28. And that they had their daily Worship notwithstanding the Fourth Commandment, At which our Blessed Saviour was frequently present,
And that this is no Violence to Christian Liberty, but rather a Duty recommended by Christianity appears, in that 'tis recorded by St. Luke in commendation of Anna, That she departed not from the Temple,
And that this is no Violence to Christian Liberty, but rather a Duty recommended by Christianity appears, in that it's recorded by Saint Lycia in commendation of Anna, That she departed not from the Temple,
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And of the Disciples of Christ, that after his Ascension They returned to Ierusalem, and were continually in the Temple, praising and blessing God That is, the Temple was the place (not of their continual abode,
And of the Disciples of christ, that After his Ascension They returned to Ierusalem, and were continually in the Temple, praising and blessing God That is, the Temple was the place (not of their continual Abided,
for did they make a real Conscience of performing this Duty at their own Houses, the same Conscience would bring 'em frequently to God's (unless they labour under some unhappy Prejudices against it,) where (I'm sure) they might perform it better. For,
for did they make a real Conscience of performing this Duty At their own Houses, the same Conscience would bring they frequently to God's (unless they labour under Some unhappy Prejudices against it,) where (I'm sure) they might perform it better. For,
2. Suppose they do pray and read at Home, yet how can this excuse their neglecting the publick Service in the Church, where the same Duties are performed with greater Advantage.
2. Suppose they do pray and read At Home, yet how can this excuse their neglecting the public Service in the Church, where the same Duties Are performed with greater Advantage.
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There thou findest many Fires to kindle thy Zeal, the Example of others for Reverence and Order, the Decency and Suitableness of the Place, the more peculiar Presence of God,
There thou Findest many Fires to kindle thy Zeal, the Exampl of Others for reverence and Order, the Decency and Suitableness of the Place, the more peculiar Presence of God,
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and his gracious Promise, that he will have a more especial Regard to those Prayers which are put up to him in his own House, in that forequoted place, 2 Chron. 7. 15, 16.
and his gracious Promise, that he will have a more especial Regard to those Prayers which Are put up to him in his own House, in that forequoted place, 2 Chronicles 7. 15, 16.
Does it become us to be our own Carvers, and when our gracious God calls us to worship him in his House, to tell him in effect, he must excuse us, we'l do it as we can at our own,
Does it become us to be our own Carvers, and when our gracious God calls us to worship him in his House, to tell him in Effect, he must excuse us, we'll do it as we can At our own,
3. Consider, That altho' thou perhaps mayst duely perform these Duties at Home, yet others from thy Example may think it needless to come to publick Prayers,
3. Consider, That although thou perhaps Mayest duly perform these Duties At Home, yet Others from thy Exampl may think it needless to come to public Prayers,
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and so thou fall under the Guilt of Scandal, in its proper Sense, against which a Woe is denounced by our Lord, St. Matth. 18. 7. Woe be to that Man by whom Offences come.
and so thou fallen under the Gilded of Scandal, in its proper Sense, against which a Woe is denounced by our Lord, Saint Matthew 18. 7. Woe be to that Man by whom Offences come.
Not to forsake the publick Religious Assemblies, tho' to avoid Persecution (as was the unhappy Case of the Christians at that time,) much less to avoid some small and very tolerable Inconveniency to our secular Affairs (as is generally the worst of the Case with us now,) which that God whom we serve can (and certainly will) abundantly Recompence to us.
Not to forsake the public Religious Assemblies, though to avoid Persecution (as was the unhappy Case of the Christians At that time,) much less to avoid Some small and very tolerable Inconveniency to our secular Affairs (as is generally the worst of the Case with us now,) which that God whom we serve can (and Certainly will) abundantly Recompense to us.
or have such urgent Necessities to provide for by their Labours, that they cannot attend the daily publick Service of our Church, without great Inconveniency;
or have such urgent Necessities to provide for by their Labours, that they cannot attend the daily public Service of our Church, without great Inconveniency;
Remember always how much you are obliged both to God and him, to answer the great End of this his Bounty to you, by living to the Honour of God and your Religion;
remember always how much you Are obliged both to God and him, to answer the great End of this his Bounty to you, by living to the Honour of God and your Religion;
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This is the sum of what your Blessed Saviour, and (I presume to say) your pious Benefactor also, expects from you, (viz.) That you be Constant and Serious at Prayers and Sacraments;
This is the sum of what your Blessed Saviour, and (I presume to say) your pious Benefactor also, expects from you, (viz.) That you be Constant and Serious At Prayers and Sacraments;
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That your Conversation be Blameless, and of good Report (particularly, for Humility, Gravity, Sobriety, Contentedness, Weanedness from the World, Love and Peaceableness amongst your selves and towards all Men, Graces which more especially adorn your Station;) and that you be diligent Followers of every good Work.
That your Conversation be Blameless, and of good Report (particularly, for Humility, Gravity, Sobriety, Contentedness, Weanedness from the World, Love and Peaceableness among your selves and towards all Men, Graces which more especially adorn your Station;) and that you be diligent Followers of every good Work.
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Then shall you approve your selves Widows indeed, in the Apostles Sense, to the Honor of your Lord, the Reputation of your Religion, the great Satisfaction of your Benefactor,
Then shall you approve your selves Widows indeed, in the Apostles Sense, to the Honour of your Lord, the Reputation of your Religion, the great Satisfaction of your Benefactor,
for the sake of his dear Son Iesus Christ our Saviour: To whom, with the Father and Blessed Spirit be ascribed all Obedience, Adoration and Praise, now and for evermore. Amen.
for the sake of his dear Son Iesus christ our Saviour: To whom, with the Father and Blessed Spirit be ascribed all obedience, Adoration and Praise, now and for evermore. Amen.
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'Tis very Adviseable that all Persons, when they intend to partake of our publick Prayers, hasten to the House of Prayer as soon as the Bell begins to call to it, that so they may have some little time,
It's very Advisable that all Persons, when they intend to partake of our public Prayers, hasten to the House of Prayer as soon as the Bell begins to call to it, that so they may have Some little time,
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before Prayers begin, to raise their Devotions, and fix their Thoughts upon the Duties before them, by considering the Weightiness of them, and the Presence of God;
before Prayers begin, to raise their Devotions, and fix their Thoughts upon the Duties before them, by considering the Weightiness of them, and the Presence of God;
Tertull. de Orat. c. 12. p. 134. Contra Scripturam fecerit, fi quis in Cathedrâ aut subsellio sederit; factum isthud irreligiosum est, nisi exprobramus Deo quod nos Ordtio fatigaverit, &c.
Tertul de Orat c. 12. p. 134. Contra Scripturam fecerit, Fi quis in Cathedrâ Or subsellio sederit; factum isthud irreligiosum est, nisi exprobramus God quod nos Ordtio fatigaverit, etc.
