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.

Adamson, John
Publisher: Printed by Ben Griffin for Sam Keble
Place of Publication: London
Publication Year: 1698
Approximate Era: WilliamAndMary
TCP ID: A26350 ESTC ID: R27093 STC ID: A500
Subject Headings: Church attendance; Church of England; Sermons, English -- 17th century;
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0 St. Matthew XXI. part of the 13th. Verse. My House shall be called the House of Prayer. Saint Matthew XXI. part of the 13th. Verse. My House shall be called the House of Prayer. n1 np1 np1. n1 pp-f dt ord. n1. po11 n1 vmb vbi vvn dt n1 pp-f n1. (3) text (DIV1) 0 Page 1
1 THESE Words represent unto us our Blessed Saviour restoring the Temple of God to the Holy Uses, to which it had been dedicated, THESE Words represent unto us our Blessed Saviour restoring the Temple of God to the Holy Uses, to which it had been dedicated, d n2 vvi p-acp pno12 po12 j-vvn n1 vvg dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt j n2, p-acp r-crq pn31 vhd vbn vvn, (3) text (DIV1) 1 Page 1
2 and express his Zeal for the Honour due to such Places, and his just Indignation against all Prophanations and Abuses of them. and express his Zeal for the Honour due to such Places, and his just Indignation against all Profanations and Abuses of them. cc vvi po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 j-jn p-acp d n2, cc po31 j n1 p-acp d n2 cc n2 pp-f pno32. (3) text (DIV1) 1 Page 1
3 The Temple at Ierusalem, was solemnly dedicated to the Service and Worship of God; The Temple At Ierusalem, was solemnly dedicated to the Service and Worship of God; dt n1 p-acp np1, vbds av-j vvn p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1; (3) text (DIV1) 2 Page 1
4 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. dt n1 r-crq vhz vvn p-acp d dt n2 pp-f np1, p-acp av av c-acp dt vvi pp-f np1, p-acp np1 vvz pno12, p-acp n1 p-acp po12 n2 cc n2 pp-f j n1. (3) text (DIV1) 2 Page 1
5 But the corrupt Priests amongst the Jews had grosly perverted it to other purposes, subservient to their carnal and secular designs. But the corrupt Priests among the jews had grossly perverted it to other Purposes, subservient to their carnal and secular designs. p-acp dt j n2 p-acp dt np2 vhd av-j vvn pn31 p-acp j-jn n2, fw-fr a-acp po32 j cc j n2. (3) text (DIV1) 3 Page 1
6 The occasion which they took for so doing, was this: The occasion which they took for so doing, was this: dt n1 r-crq pns32 vvd p-acp av vdg, vbds d: (3) text (DIV1) 3 Page 1
7 Against the Feast of the Passover, the Jews from all Countries resorted to Ierusalem, to keep that Solemn Feast there. Against the Feast of the Passover, the jews from all Countries resorted to Ierusalem, to keep that Solemn Feast there. p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt np1, dt np2 p-acp d n2 vvn p-acp np1, pc-acp vvi d j n1 a-acp. (3) text (DIV1) 3 Page 1
8 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. p-acp vvi pno32 p-acp n2 (r-crq d pp-f pno32 r-crq vvd p-acp av-j, vmd xx av-j vvi p-acp pno32;) dt j n1 pp-f n2 vbdr vvn p-acp d n1 p-acp dt n2, r-crq pns32 vvd p-acp dt j (dx n1, p-acp dt j n1;) cc p-acp dt jc n1 pp-f n1, pns32 vvd (c-acp dt n1 vvn) n1 n2 cc j n2. (3) text (DIV1) 3 Page 2
9 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; cc c-acp d n2 vmd xx vbi vvn p-acp d j-jn n2 (p-acp n1 p-acp crd. pp-f jp vvb) r-crq p-acp dt n1 vbdr vvn pc-acp vbi av-j vvn; (3) text (DIV1) 3 Page 2
10 nor with smaller pieces of Mony to make their payments for those Sacrifices which they wanted; nor with smaller Pieces of Money to make their payments for those Sacrifices which they wanted; ccx p-acp jc n2 pp-f n1 pc-acp vvi po32 n2 p-acp d n2 r-crq pns32 vvd; (3) text (DIV1) 3 Page 2
11 they therefore set up Money-Changers to supply them in both Cases by way of Exchange, either for other Money, they Therefore Set up Money-Changers to supply them in both Cases by Way of Exchange, either for other Money, pns32 av vvd a-acp ng1 pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp d n2 p-acp n1 pp-f n1, av-d p-acp n-jn n1, (3) text (DIV1) 3 Page 2
12 or (with the Poorer sort of People) for other things in lieu of Money ; or (with the Poorer sort of People) for other things in lieu of Money; cc (p-acp dt jc n1 pp-f n1) p-acp j-jn n2 p-acp n1 pp-f n1; (3) text (DIV1) 3 Page 2
13 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, cc-acp p-acp vdg d, pns32 vvd j n1, cc vbr av av-j vvn p-acp po12 n1 (p-acp dt n2 vvg dt n1) p-acp d j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n2; cc av pns32 av-j vvi j pp-f dt j-jn n1, vvg dt n1 p-acp po32 n1, (3) text (DIV1) 3 Page 2
14 and grinding the Poor by their Oppression. Of these their wicked Practices, they had long before been admonished by the Prophets ; and grinding the Poor by their Oppression. Of these their wicked Practices, they had long before been admonished by the prophets; cc vvg dt j p-acp po32 n1. pp-f d po32 j n2, pns32 vhd av-j a-acp vbn vvn p-acp dt n2; (3) text (DIV1) 3 Page 2
15 and by our Blessed Saviour himself, soon after his entrance upon his Prophetick Office, and that in a very mild and gentle manner: and by our Blessed Saviour himself, soon After his Entrance upon his Prophetic Office, and that in a very mild and gentle manner: cc p-acp po12 j-vvn n1 px31, av p-acp po31 n1 p-acp po31 j n1, cc cst p-acp dt j j cc j n1: (3) text (DIV1) 4 Page 2
16 Take these things hence, make not my Father's House an House of Merchandize. Take these things hence, make not my Father's House an House of Merchandise. vvb d n2 av, vvb xx po11 ng1 n1 dt n1 pp-f n1. (3) text (DIV1) 4 Page 2
17 But still they persisted in their Wickedness, as even Christians too often do, against all admonitions and perswasions to the contrary; But still they persisted in their Wickedness, as even Christians too often do, against all admonitions and persuasions to the contrary; p-acp av pns32 vvn p-acp po32 n1, c-acp av np1 av av vdb, p-acp d n2 cc n2 p-acp dt n-jn; (3) text (DIV1) 4 Page 2
18 and therefore in this place of the Text, our Blessed Saviour, a little before his Death, finding them incorrigible under more gentle Methods; and Therefore in this place of the Text, our Blessed Saviour, a little before his Death, finding them incorrigible under more gentle Methods; cc av p-acp d n1 pp-f dt n1, po12 j-vvn n1, dt j p-acp po31 n1, vvg pno32 j p-acp av-dc j n2; (3) text (DIV1) 4 Page 2
19 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, pns31, c-acp pns31 vbds dt n1 pp-f cst np1, rg-crq n1 vbds av vvn, cc p-acp dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, vvb dt n2 cc n2 av pp-f dt n1, vvd dt n2 pp-f dt ng1, (3) text (DIV1) 4 Page 3
20 and the Seats of them that sold Doves: and the Seats of them that sold Dove: cc dt n2 pp-f pno32 cst vvd n2: (3) text (DIV1) 4 Page 3
21 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. vvg pno32 pp-f r-crq c-acp pns32 vhd av vvn, cc-acp av d vhd vvn, cc av av-j vvn, p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt n1, po11 n1 vmb vbi vvn (uh. sy. (3) text (DIV1) 4 Page 3
22 shall be, according to the frequent signification of that Phrase in holy Scripture, ) a House of Prayer. shall be, according to the frequent signification of that Phrase in holy Scripture,) a House of Prayer. vmb vbi, vvg p-acp dt j n1 pp-f d n1 p-acp j n1,) dt n1 pp-f n1. (3) text (DIV1) 4 Page 3
23 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, cc-acp q-crq vmd d vbi, vmb d vvi, dt j n1, vvn, vvn, cc av-j vvn p-acp pno32 p-acp dt d n2 pc-acp vbi vvn, vbb j pc-acp vvi av av j dt n1 pp-f j n2, vvn p-acp dt n2 av p-acp vbg, vvn p-acp po32 n1, (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 3
24 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, cc av-d vvn pc-acp vvi pn31 av vvn cc vvn p-acp dt av av-d p-acp pno32 vvn np1? q-crq vbds pn31 d pi pp-f pno32 vhd n1 av-d pc-acp vvi pno31, (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 3
25 or so much as open a Mouth (as far as appears to us) in their Justification, or so much as open a Mouth (as Far as appears to us) in their Justification, cc av av-d c-acp vvi dt n1 (c-acp av-j c-acp vvz p-acp pno12) p-acp po32 n1, (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 3
26 but tamely submitted to his Rebuke, and suffer'd themselves to be driven out? but tamely submitted to his Rebuke, and suffered themselves to be driven out? cc-acp av-j vvd p-acp po31 n1, cc vvd px32 pc-acp vbi vvn av? (3) text (DIV1) 5 Page 3
27 This must be resolv'd into the Divine Power of our Lord, and was one of the miraculous Effects of it. This must be resolved into the Divine Power of our Lord, and was one of the miraculous Effects of it. d vmb vbi vvd p-acp dt j-jn n1 pp-f po12 n1, cc vbds crd pp-f dt j n2 pp-f pn31. (3) text (DIV1) 6 Page 3
28 Such a Majesty at that time appeared in his Countenance, and such an Awe and Dread it wrought upon his most spiteful Adversaries, Such a Majesty At that time appeared in his Countenance, and such an Awe and Dread it wrought upon his most spiteful Adversaries, d dt n1 p-acp d n1 vvd p-acp po31 n1, cc d dt n1 cc j pn31 vvd p-acp po31 av-ds j n2, (3) text (DIV1) 6 Page 3
29 as brought them to an absolute Complyance with his Will, and perfect Submission to his Commands. as brought them to an absolute Compliance with his Will, and perfect Submission to his Commands. c-acp vvd pno32 p-acp dt j n1 p-acp po31 n1, cc j n1 p-acp po31 vvz. (3) text (DIV1) 6 Page 3
30 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. r-crq vvz c-crq av-j j dt av-ds j-vvg n2 vbr pc-acp vvi po12 n1, c-crq pns31 vvz p-acp j n1 (c-acp av pns31 av-j n1) pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp pno32. (3) text (DIV1) 7 Page 3
31 None of them durst oppose one word, when our Blessed Lord with an Authority becoming his Station, None of them durst oppose one word, when our Blessed Lord with an authority becoming his Station, pix pp-f pno32 vvd vvi crd n1, c-crq po12 j-vvn n1 p-acp dt n1 vvg po31 n1, (3) text (DIV1) 7 Page 4
32 and his Zeal for his Father's Honour, urg'd upon them the words of the Text, My House shall be called (or shall be) the House of Prayer. and his Zeal for his Father's Honour, urged upon them the words of the Text, My House shall be called (or shall be) the House of Prayer. cc po31 n1 p-acp po31 ng1 n1, vvn p-acp pno32 dt n2 pp-f dt n1, po11 n1 vmb vbi vvn (cc vmb vbi) dt n1 pp-f n1. (3) text (DIV1) 7 Page 4
33 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, vhg a-acp av-j c-acp pns11 av vmd, vvn pn22 dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d n2, d pi vmb av-j vvi cst pns32 vvb pno12 p-acp d j n1, cst n2 vvn p-acp np1 cc po31 n1 vbr pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n1, (3) text (DIV1) 8 Page 4
34 and not to be employ'd in any prophane or common Uses, but only in Religious Duties; and not to be employed in any profane or Common Uses, but only in Religious Duties; cc xx pc-acp vbi vvd p-acp d j cc j n2, cc-acp av-j p-acp j n2; (3) text (DIV1) 8 Page 4
35 particularly that of Prayer, which is the principal of them: particularly that of Prayer, which is the principal of them: av-j d pp-f n1, r-crq vbz dt n-jn pp-f pno32: (3) text (DIV1) 8 Page 4
36 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. av vhz np1 vvn p-acp po31 n1 np1 (sy. crd n1 crd) cc av po12 j-vvn n1 p-acp pno31 p-acp dt n1, po11 n1 vmb vbi vvn dt n1 pp-f n1. (3) text (DIV1) 8 Page 4
37 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. n1 vbz dt n1, r-crq np1 p-acp dt j n1, cc po12 j-vvn n1 p-acp dt j vbdr vvn pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f pc-acp vvi dt n2-jn p-acp r-crq vbr pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp n2 vvn av p-acp j n1. (3) text (DIV1) 9 Page 4
38 And Prayer is the especial Duty for the performance of which the Place this day Consecrated was Erected by your pious Benefactor; And Prayer is the especial Duty for the performance of which the Place this day Consecrated was Erected by your pious Benefactor; np1 n1 vbz dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f r-crq dt n1 d n1 j-vvn vbds vvn p-acp po22 j n1; (3) text (DIV1) 9 Page 4
39 and therefore of this Duty only I shall Discourse unto you at this time. And here I might usefully enlarge on the more general parts of Prayer; as, and Therefore of this Duty only I shall Discourse unto you At this time. And Here I might usefully enlarge on the more general parts of Prayer; as, cc av pp-f d n1 av-j pns11 vmb n1 p-acp pn22 p-acp d n1. cc av pns11 vmd av-j vvi p-acp dt av-dc j n2 pp-f n1; a-acp, (3) text (DIV1) 9 Page 4
40 1. Supplication, When we ask of God any Blessing we want either for our Souls or Bodies. 1. Supplication, When we ask of God any Blessing we want either for our Souls or Bodies. crd n1, c-crq pns12 vvb pp-f np1 d n1 pns12 vvb av-d p-acp po12 n2 cc n2. (3) text (DIV1) 11 Page 4
41 2. Intercession, When we Pray for others, even all Mankind; but more especially for our Governours and the Houshold of Faith. 2. Intercession, When we Pray for Others, even all Mankind; but more especially for our Governors and the Household of Faith. crd n1, c-crq pns12 vvb p-acp n2-jn, av d n1; cc-acp av-dc av-j p-acp po12 n2 cc dt n1 pp-f n1. (3) text (DIV1) 12 Page 4
42 3. Thanksgiving, When we recount with grateful Hearts the many Blessings both Spiritual and Temporal which we enjoy; 3. Thanksgiving, When we recount with grateful Hearts the many Blessings both Spiritual and Temporal which we enjoy; crd n1, c-crq pns12 vvb p-acp j n2 dt d n2 d j cc j r-crq pns12 vvb; (3) text (DIV1) 13 Page 5
43 give God the Glory of them, and our selves to him in gratitude for them. give God the Glory of them, and our selves to him in gratitude for them. vvb np1 dt n1 pp-f pno32, cc po12 n2 p-acp pno31 p-acp n1 p-acp pno32. (3) text (DIV1) 13 Page 5
44 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. d d j n2 pp-f n1 pns12 vbr vvn p-acp p-acp dt n1, cc vbr d pp-f pno32 av-j vvn p-acp p-acp po12 j n1, r-crq av-j vvz pn31 p-acp po12 j n1 cc j n1. (3) text (DIV1) 14 Page 5
45 I might also seasonably enlarge on the most needful, and yet too commonly neglected, Qualifications of Prayer; as, I might also seasonably enlarge on the most needful, and yet too commonly neglected, Qualifications of Prayer; as, pns11 vmd av av-j vvi p-acp dt av-ds j, cc av av av-j vvn, n2 pp-f n1; c-acp, (3) text (DIV1) 15 Page 5
46 1. Purity and Holiness, Since we know that God heareth not Sinners (i. e. wilful and impenitent Ones); 1. Purity and Holiness, Since we know that God hears not Sinners (i. e. wilful and impenitent Ones); crd n1 cc n1, c-acp pns12 vvb cst np1 vvz xx n2 (uh. sy. j cc j pi2); (3) text (DIV1) 16 Page 5
47 that the Apostle requires that when we Pray we lift up Holy Hands; and that the Sacrifice of the wicked is an Abomination to the Lord; that the Apostle requires that when we Pray we lift up Holy Hands; and that the Sacrifice of the wicked is an Abomination to the Lord; cst dt n1 vvz d c-crq pns12 vvb pns12 vvb a-acp j n2; cc d dt n1 pp-f dt j vbz dt n1 p-acp dt n1; (3) text (DIV1) 16 Page 5
48 but the Prayer of the Upright is his delight. 2. Serious Attention to our Prayers; but the Prayer of the Upright is his delight. 2. Serious Attention to our Prayers; cc-acp dt n1 pp-f dt av-j vbz po31 n1. crd j n1 p-acp po12 n2; (3) text (DIV1) 16 Page 5
49 for, then only we can be said to Pray, and then only expect to be heard: for, then only we can be said to Pray, and then only expect to be herd: p-acp, av av-j pns12 vmb vbi vvn pc-acp vvi, cc av av-j vvb pc-acp vbi vvn: (3) text (DIV1) 17 Page 5
50 Inasmuch as our Blessed Saviour has set the Mark of Hypocrisie upon such Prayers as are not accompanied with the Heart, Inasmuch as our Blessed Saviour has Set the Mark of Hypocrisy upon such Prayers as Are not accompanied with the Heart, av c-acp po12 j-vvn n1 vhz vvn dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp d n2 c-acp vbr xx vvn p-acp dt n1, (3) text (DIV1) 17 Page 5
51 and plainly tells us they are all in vain, Matth. 15. 7, 8, 9. Ye Hypocrites, ye draw nigh unto me with your mouth, and plainly tells us they Are all in vain, Matthew 15. 7, 8, 9. You Hypocrites, you draw High unto me with your Mouth, cc av-j vvz pno12 pns32 vbr d p-acp j, np1 crd crd, crd, crd pn22 n2, pn22 vvb av-j p-acp pno11 p-acp po22 n1, (3) text (DIV1) 17 Page 5
52 and honour me with your lips, but your heart is far from me; but in vain do you worship me. and honour me with your lips, but your heart is Far from me; but in vain do you worship me. cc vvb pno11 p-acp po22 n2, cc-acp po22 n1 vbz av-j p-acp pno11; cc-acp p-acp j vdb pn22 vvi pno11. (3) text (DIV1) 17 Page 5
53 3. Fervour and Earnestness; with all the Affection and Devotion of our Souls, such as may testifie we really desire the things we Pray for. 3. Fervour and Earnestness; with all the Affection and Devotion of our Souls, such as may testify we really desire the things we Pray for. crd n1 cc n1; p-acp d dt n1 cc n1 pp-f po12 n2, d c-acp vmb vvi pns12 av-j vvb dt n2 pns12 vvb p-acp. (3) text (DIV1) 18 Page 5
54 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. d vbz vvn pp-f pno12 p-acp dt n1, cst pns12 vbb j p-acp n1, vvg dt n1, d vbz d r-crq vvz po12 n2 av j p-acp np1, np1 crd crd dt j n1 pp-f dt j n1 vvz d. (3) text (DIV1) 18 Page 6
55 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. av-j p-acp dt np2, dt np1 vvg dt ng1 n1 p-acp n1, crd pp-f dt crd j n2 pp-f po32 uh-n vvn p-acp pno32 vbz, dt j uh-n, c-crq pns32 vvd p-acp n1. (3) text (DIV1) 18 Page 6
56 4. Humility, both in our Souls and Bodies. 4. Humility, both in our Souls and Bodies. crd n1, d p-acp po12 n2 cc n2. (3) text (DIV1) 19 Page 6
57 In our Souls, acknowledging our unworthiness to appear before so great a Majesty, to receive from him any of those Blessings we ask, In our Souls, acknowledging our unworthiness to appear before so great a Majesty, to receive from him any of those Blessings we ask, p-acp po12 n2, vvg po12 n1 pc-acp vvi a-acp av j dt n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31 d pp-f d n2 pns12 vvb, (3) text (DIV1) 19 Page 6
58 but only upon the account of his Bounty and Mercy, and the Merits of his Son. And Humility in our Bodies, expressing this Humility of our Souls; but only upon the account of his Bounty and Mercy, and the Merits of his Son. And Humility in our Bodies, expressing this Humility of our Souls; cc-acp av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 cc n1, cc dt n2 pp-f po31 n1 cc n1 p-acp po12 n2, vvg d n1 pp-f po12 n2; (3) text (DIV1) 19 Page 6
59 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, vvg a-acp po12 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp dt js n2 pns12 vmb vvi p-acp po12 n2, vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n2 p-acp n1, pp-f dt j-vvn n2, (3) text (DIV1) 19 Page 6
60 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. cc av pp-f np1 px31, r-crq vvd a-acp c-crq pns31 vvd p-acp po31 j n1, n1 av crd crd av-vvg pns12 vvd pp-f dt j np1, cst p-acp vvb p-acp n2 vbds av vvn p-acp pno32 dt n1 pp-f j n1 cc n1. (3) text (DIV1) 19 Page 6
61 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; np1 np1 vvz j p-acp d cst vvd pn31 p-acp po31 n1 (p-acp crd crd n2 p-acp np1) vvg pno32, pns32 vvd j-jn p-acp n1 cc vbdr j p-acp av vdg; (3) text (DIV1) 19 Page 6
62 and represents them as if they had a mind to reproach God to his face, and tell him that they are weary of the Duty of Praying to him. and represents them as if they had a mind to reproach God to his face, and tell him that they Are weary of the Duty of Praying to him. cc vvz pno32 c-acp cs pns32 vhd dt n1 p-acp n1 np1 p-acp po31 n1, cc vvb pno31 cst pns32 vbr j pp-f dt n1 pp-f vvg p-acp pno31. (3) text (DIV1) 19 Page 6
63 If it be an irrevent thing (as he goes on in arguing with them) to sit down before one for whom thou hast a great Reverence and Veneration; If it be an irrevent thing (as he Goes on in arguing with them) to fit down before one for whom thou hast a great reverence and Veneration; cs pn31 vbb dt vvi n1 (c-acp pns31 vvz a-acp p-acp vvg p-acp pno32) pc-acp vvi a-acp p-acp crd p-acp ro-crq pns21 vh2 dt j n1 cc n1; (3) text (DIV1) 19 Page 7
64 how much more does it savour of Irreligion to do so in the Presence of the Living God, how much more does it savour of Irreligion to do so in the Presence of the Living God, c-crq d dc vdz pn31 n1 pp-f n1 pc-acp vdi av p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j-vvg np1, (3) text (DIV1) 19 Page 7
65 even while the Angel is yet standing by thee to carry up the Prayer to Heaven. even while the Angel is yet standing by thee to carry up the Prayer to Heaven. av cs dt n1 vbz av vvg p-acp pno21 pc-acp vvi a-acp dt n1 p-acp n1. (3) text (DIV1) 19 Page 7
66 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, d, av p-acp dt j n1 cc dt n1 p-acp dt j n2 pp-f np1 (r-crq pns11 vvb pns11 vvb xx vvi p-acp d n1) vbr dt n-jn pp-f d n2 (cc av av av-j vvn) p-acp r-crq pns12 vmb vvi n1 pns12 vvd a-acp po12 n2 p-acp np1, (3) text (DIV1) 20 Page 7
67 if we hope to have them accepted by him; and these I might usefully have enlarg'd upon. if we hope to have them accepted by him; and these I might usefully have enlarged upon. cs pns12 vvb pc-acp vhi pno32 vvn p-acp pno31; cc d pns11 vmd av-j vhi vvn p-acp. (3) text (DIV1) 20 Page 7
68 But it must suffice thus briefly to have hinted them, that I may the more largely recommend unto you. But it must suffice thus briefly to have hinted them, that I may the more largely recommend unto you. p-acp pn31 vmb vvi av av-j pc-acp vhi vvn pno32, cst pns11 vmb dt av-dc av-j vvi p-acp pn22. (3) text (DIV1) 20 Page 7
69 5. In the Fifth place, Frequency in this Duty of Prayer, and that in Publick, as often as you have Opportunities; 5. In the Fifth place, Frequency in this Duty of Prayer, and that in Public, as often as you have Opportunities; crd p-acp dt ord n1, n1 p-acp d n1 pp-f n1, cc cst p-acp j, c-acp av c-acp pn22 vhb n2; (3) text (DIV1) 21 Page 7
70 as you of this place will now daily have. This I would earnestly recommend to your serious Practice upon these three Accounts. In that I. as you of this place will now daily have. This I would earnestly recommend to your serious Practice upon these three Accounts. In that I. c-acp pn22 pp-f d n1 vmb av av-j vhb. d pns11 vmd av-j vvi p-acp po22 j n1 p-acp d crd n2. p-acp cst pns11. (3) text (DIV1) 21 Page 7
71 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. pn31 vbz av-d p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 cc po12 n1. crd j j p-acp po12 n2 p-acp n1 p-acp d n1. np1. pn31 av-j vvz dt j n1 (p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt ord) p-acp d d cst av-j vvb n1 pp-f pn31. (3) text (DIV1) 22 Page 7
72 1. We ought to be frequent in this Duty of Publick Prayer, because it is much for the Honour of God and our Religion. 1. We ought to be frequent in this Duty of Public Prayer, Because it is much for the Honour of God and our Religion. crd pns12 vmd pc-acp vbi j p-acp d n1 pp-f j n1, c-acp pn31 vbz av-d p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 cc po12 n1. (3) text (DIV1) 23 Page 7
73 As often as we Pray unto him with Seriousness, we acknowledge and adore the Soveraignty, Wisdom, Justice, As often as we Pray unto him with Seriousness, we acknowledge and adore the Sovereignty, Wisdom, justice, p-acp av c-acp pns12 vvb p-acp pno31 p-acp n1, pns12 vvb cc vvb dt n1, n1, n1, (3) text (DIV1) 23 Page 8
74 and Power, and Mercy of God; and Power, and Mercy of God; cc n1, cc n1 pp-f np1; (3) text (DIV1) 23 Page 8
75 and in doing all this, we must needs be granted to Honour him, and perform a Service highly acceptable to him. and in doing all this, we must needs be granted to Honour him, and perform a Service highly acceptable to him. cc p-acp vdg d d, pns12 vmb av vbi vvn pc-acp vvi pno31, cc vvi dt n1 av-j j p-acp pno31. (3) text (DIV1) 23 Page 8
76 When we Pray unto him, we evidently declare that we own his Dominion over us, When we Pray unto him, we evidently declare that we own his Dominion over us, c-crq pns12 vvb p-acp pno31, pns12 av-j vvi cst pns12 d po31 n1 p-acp pno12, (3) text (DIV1) 24 Page 8
77 and that he has a Right to govern us, and that all our Services are his due, and that he has a Right to govern us, and that all our Services Are his due, cc cst pns31 vhz dt j-jn pc-acp vvi pno12, cc cst d po12 n2 vbr po31 j-jn, (3) text (DIV1) 24 Page 8
78 tho' we too often unworthily alienate them to prophane and wicked Purposes. though we too often unworthily alienate them to profane and wicked Purposes. cs pns12 av av av-j vvi pno32 pc-acp vvi cc j n2. (3) text (DIV1) 24 Page 8
79 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, pns12 av vvi po31 n1 pc-acp vbi j, cst c-acp pns31 av-j vvz d dt n2 pp-f po12 n2 cc n2-jn pp-f po12 n2, d po12 vvz cc n2, (3) text (DIV1) 25 Page 8
80 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; av pns31 js vvz c-crq pc-acp vvi dt av-ds j n1 p-acp pno32. pns12 av av vvi dt n1 pp-f np1, av-j p-acp po12 n2 cc n2; (3) text (DIV1) 25 Page 8
81 knowing him ready to pass an impartial Sentence upon us for our Sins. knowing him ready to pass an impartial Sentence upon us for our Sins. vvg pno31 j pc-acp vvi dt j n1 p-acp pno12 p-acp po12 n2. (3) text (DIV1) 26 Page 8
82 Again, in all our Prayers to God, we must be supposed to acknowledge his Power to be infinitely great to punish our Sins; to reward our Welldoing; Again, in all our Prayers to God, we must be supposed to acknowledge his Power to be infinitely great to Punish our Sins; to reward our Welldoing; av, p-acp d po12 n2 p-acp np1, pns12 vmb vbi vvn pc-acp vvi po31 n1 pc-acp vbi av-j j pc-acp vvi po12 n2; pc-acp vvi po12 n-vvg; (3) text (DIV1) 27 Page 8
83 and to supply all our Wants. Lastly, We hereby acknowledge the Mercy of God to be infinite; and to supply all our Wants. Lastly, We hereby acknowledge the Mercy of God to be infinite; cc pc-acp vvi d po12 vvz. ord, pns12 av vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 pc-acp vbi j; (3) text (DIV1) 27 Page 8
84 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, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f r-crq, pn31 vmd vbi d n1 cc n1, p-acp pno12 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31, av-j pc-acp vvi j p-acp pno31 d dt n2 pp-f po12 n1, r-crq av-j (pn31|vbz pc-acp vbi vvn) vbr av d cc av j, cst pns12 vmd av-x vvi p-acp d n1 p-acp pno32, (3) text (DIV1) 28 Page 8
85 but that we believe God to be very ready to embrace every true repenting Sinner. but that we believe God to be very ready to embrace every true repenting Sinner. cc-acp cst pns12 vvb np1 pc-acp vbi av j pc-acp vvi d j vvg n1. (3) text (DIV1) 28 Page 8
86 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. d vmd av-j vvi pno12 p-acp n1 p-acp po12 n2, r-crq pn22 vvb vdb av av-d vvi dt j n2 pp-f np1, r-crq pns31 vvz pc-acp vvi vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2. (3) text (DIV1) 28 Page 9
87 And surely the more Publick this Acknowledgment is, the more Honour it gives to God, and is consequently the more acceptable to him. And surely the more Public this Acknowledgment is, the more Honour it gives to God, and is consequently the more acceptable to him. cc av-j dt av-dc j d n1 vbz, dt av-dc n1 pn31 vvz p-acp np1, cc vbz av-j dt av-dc j p-acp pno31. (3) text (DIV1) 28 Page 9
88 So very acceptable to him is this Duty of pubblick Prayer; So very acceptable to him is this Duty of public Prayer; av av j p-acp pno31 vbz d n1 pp-f j n1; (3) text (DIV1) 29 Page 9
89 that when David had but a thought to build an House for this purpose, God told him that he did well, even when he had done nothing, that when David had but a Thought to built an House for this purpose, God told him that he did well, even when he had done nothing, cst c-crq np1 vhd p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp d n1, np1 vvd pno31 cst pns31 vdd av, av c-crq pns31 vhd vdn pix, (3) text (DIV1) 29 Page 9
90 neither might do any thing, only had the Design of doing it in his heart and purpose. The like gracious. neither might do any thing, only had the Design of doing it in his heart and purpose. The like gracious. av-dx vmd vdi d n1, av-j vhd dt n1 pp-f vdg pn31 p-acp po31 n1 cc n1. dt j j. (3) text (DIV1) 29 Page 9
91 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; n1 pp-f d n2 pp-f n1 po12 j-vvn n1 px31 vvz pno12 pp-f, p-acp dt n1, p-acp cst pns31 vbds av-j vvn p-acp pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f dt n1, vbg vvn p-acp pno31 p-acp d n1, cst pns31 vhd vvn pno32 dt j; (3) text (DIV1) 30 Page 9
92 a place for the better Conveniency of their Religious Worship. a place for the better Conveniency of their Religious Worship. dt n1 p-acp dt jc n1 pp-f po32 j n1. (3) text (DIV1) 30 Page 9
93 May this Chapel this day Consecrated to the like use, and for the same reason, find the like gracious Acceptance with our Lord! May this Chapel this day Consecrated to the like use, and for the same reason, find the like gracious Acceptance with our Lord! vmb d n1 d n1 j-vvn p-acp dt j n1, cc p-acp dt d n1, vvb dt j j n1 p-acp po12 n1! (3) text (DIV1) 30 Page 9
94 '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; pn31|vbz av av-d c-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, cc vvz pc-acp vvi n2 p-acp pn31, (r-crq av vbz j-jn n1 pp-f vvg n1 p-acp np1.) d vbz av av-j vvn, cst av d n2 (c-acp j cc j) vmb vhi po32 j j n2; (3) text (DIV1) 31 Page 9
95 thus it is amongst the Jews, Mahometans, and Papists. thus it is among the jews, Mahometans, and Papists. av pn31 vbz p-acp dt np2, njp2, cc njp2. (3) text (DIV1) 31 Page 9
96 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; cc vbz xx d dt j n1 p-acp pno32, rg-crq n1 vbz d dc j, pc-acp vvi av av j pp-f pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31? q-crq vbz po12 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 j n1, pc-acp vvi pno32 av av-d pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n2; (3) text (DIV1) 31 Page 10
97 which gains a mighty Reputation to them, but casts a reproach upon us? which gains a mighty Reputation to them, but Cast a reproach upon us? r-crq vvz dt j n1 p-acp pno32, cc-acp vvz dt n1 p-acp pno12? (3) text (DIV1) 31 Page 10
98 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. crd n1 p-acp j n2 vbz av j p-acp po12 n2 p-acp n1 p-acp d n1, vbg dt js n1 pc-acp vvi d n2 pns12 vvb cc vvi p-acp n1 pp-f, av-d p-acp po12 n2 cc n2-jn. (3) text (DIV1) 32 Page 10
99 St. Iames tells us , That the single Prayer of a righteous Man availeth much; Saint James tells us, That the single Prayer of a righteous Man availeth much; n1 np1 vvz pno12, cst dt j n1 pp-f dt j n1 vvz av-d; (3) text (DIV1) 33 Page 10
100 and gives us a Proof of it in Elias, by this means shutting and opening Heaven, and gives us a Proof of it in Elias, by this means shutting and opening Heaven, cc vvz pno12 dt n1 pp-f pn31 p-acp np1, p-acp d n2 vvg cc vvg n1, (3) text (DIV1) 33 Page 10
101 first against and then for Rain. First against and then for Rain. ord p-acp cc av p-acp n1. (3) text (DIV1) 33 Page 10
102 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, cc cs n1 vbb av j c-crq j, r-crq vbz pn31 c-crq np1, c-crq p-acp j, p-acp dt j-jn n1, p-acp dt j-jn n1? c-crq a-acp vbz dt j n1 pp-f j n2 p-acp vvg n2, (3) text (DIV1) 33 Page 10
103 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. cc vvg n2, d p-acp a-acp vvg (c-acp pn31 vbdr) dt n1 p-acp dt j-jn, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt j n1 pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp pno31. (3) text (DIV1) 33 Page 10
104 God delights to be thus wrestled with; God delights to be thus wrestled with; np1 vvz pc-acp vbi av vvn p-acp; (3) text (DIV1) 33 Page 10
105 and is not able, because not willing to deny any thing, convenient for his People, that is thus requested of him. and is not able, Because not willing to deny any thing, convenient for his People, that is thus requested of him. cc vbz xx j, c-acp xx vvg pc-acp vvi d n1, j p-acp po31 n1, cst vbz av vvn pp-f pno31. (3) text (DIV1) 33 Page 10
106 Thus speaks Tertullian Coimus ad Deum, quasi manu facta precationibus ambiamns, Haec vis Deo grata est. Thus speaks Tertullian Come ad God, quasi manu facta precationibus ambiamns, Haec vis God Grata est. av vvz np1 fw-la fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la vvz, fw-la fw-fr fw-la fw-la fw-la. (3) text (DIV1) 34 Page 10
107 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; pns12 vvb (vvz pns31) p-acp n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cst vbg vvd (c-acp pn31 vbdr) av p-acp dt n1, pns12 vmb vvi np1 p-acp po12 n2 cc n2; (3) text (DIV1) 34 Page 10
108 this kind of violence is very pleasing and grateful to him. this kind of violence is very pleasing and grateful to him. d n1 pp-f n1 vbz av vvg cc j p-acp pno31. (3) text (DIV1) 34 Page 11
109 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. po12 n1 px31 vvz, cs crd pp-f pn22 vmb vvi p-acp n1 c-acp vvg d n1 cst pns32 vmb vvi, pn31 vmb vbi vdn p-acp pno32 pp-f po11 n1 r-crq vbz p-acp n1. (3) text (DIV1) 35 Page 11
110 Hereupon St. Ignatius argues, If the Prayer of one or two be of so great prevalence, Hereupon Saint Ignatius argues, If the Prayer of one or two be of so great prevalence, av n1 np1 vvz, cs dt n1 pp-f crd cc crd vbi pp-f av j n1, (3) text (DIV1) 35 Page 11
111 how much more will the Prayer of the whole Church be prevalent. how much more will the Prayer of the Whole Church be prevalent. c-crq d dc vmb dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1 vbb j. (3) text (DIV1) 35 Page 11
112 And no wonder is it that they should be so, when they have one amongst them, concurring with them in their Petitions, whom God always hears, And no wonder is it that they should be so, when they have one among them, concurring with them in their Petitions, whom God always hears, cc dx n1 vbz pn31 cst pns32 vmd vbi av, c-crq pns32 vhb pi p-acp pno32, vvg p-acp pno32 p-acp po32 n2, ro-crq np1 av vvz, (3) text (DIV1) 35 Page 11
113 even his only Son, the Lord Jesus Christ. even his only Son, the Lord jesus christ. av po31 j n1, dt n1 np1 np1. (3) text (DIV1) 35 Page 11
114 And indeed his Presence with them, himself Assigns for the reason of their Prevalency with his Father; And indeed his Presence with them, himself Assigns for the reason of their Prevalency with his Father; cc av po31 n1 p-acp pno32, px31 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f po32 n1 p-acp po31 n1; (3) text (DIV1) 36 Page 11
115 For (says he) where two or three are gathered together in my Name, there am I in the midst of them . For (Says he) where two or three Are gathered together in my Name, there am I in the midst of them. c-acp (vvz pns31) c-crq crd cc crd vbr vvn av p-acp po11 n1, a-acp vbm pns11 p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno32. (3) text (DIV1) 36 Page 11
116 And as Publick Prayer is thus advantageous to us in respect to our Personal Wants, And as Public Prayer is thus advantageous to us in respect to our Personal Wants, cc p-acp j n1 vbz av j p-acp pno12 p-acp n1 p-acp po12 j vvz, (3) text (DIV1) 37 Page 11
117 so is it no less in respect to the Community, to the Church of God, to our Governours, to our Relations and Friends, so is it no less in respect to the Community, to the Church of God, to our Governors, to our Relations and Friends, av vbz pn31 av-dx av-dc p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp po12 n2, p-acp po12 n2 cc n2, (3) text (DIV1) 37 Page 11
118 even to all Mankind, for whom our excellent Liturgy has furnish'd us with suitable Prayers, even for all sorts and Conditions of Men. even to all Mankind, for whom our excellent Liturgy has furnished us with suitable Prayers, even for all sorts and Conditions of Men. av p-acp d n1, p-acp ro-crq po12 j n1 vhz vvn pno12 p-acp j n2, av p-acp d n2 cc n2 pp-f n2. (3) text (DIV1) 37 Page 11
119 (Hic (sc. Deus) bellum Lachrymosum, hic miser am famam Pestem { que } a populo & Principe Caesare (Hic (sc. Deus) bellum Lachrymosum, hic miser am famam Pestem { que } a populo & Principe Caesar (fw-la (vvi. np1) fw-la np1, fw-la n1 vbm n1 vvi { fw-fr } dt fw-la cc fw-la np1 (3) text (DIV1) 38 Page 11
120 Vestrà motus agetprece. Horat. l. 1. Od. 21.) Vestrà motus agetprece. Horatio l. 1. Od. 21.) fw-la fw-la n1. np1 n1 crd np1 crd) (3) text (DIV1) 39 Page 11
121 Which Prayers, when a whole Nation about the same time and in the same words of our Liturgy, duely puts up to God in the Name of his dear Son, Which Prayers, when a Whole nation about the same time and in the same words of our Liturgy, duly puts up to God in the Name of his dear Son, r-crq n2, c-crq dt j-jn n1 p-acp dt d n1 cc p-acp dt d n2 pp-f po12 n1, av-jn vvz p-acp p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 j-jn n1, (3) text (DIV1) 40 Page 12
122 surely they may expect to prevail much more, than when put up by single Persons in private; surely they may expect to prevail much more, than when put up by single Persons in private; av-j pns32 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi d dc, cs c-crq vvn a-acp p-acp j n2 p-acp j; (3) text (DIV1) 40 Page 12
123 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; av-j cs pns12 vvb npg1 j n1 pc-acp vvi d n2 av-dc av-j r-crq vbr vvn p-acp pno31 p-acp po31 d n1, p-acp crd np1 crd crd, crd, crd dt n1 vvd p-acp np1, cc vvd p-acp pno31, pns11 vhb vvn d n1 p-acp po11 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1; (3) text (DIV1) 40 Page 12
124 now mine Eyes shall be open, and mine Ears attent unto the Prayer that is made in this Place. now mine Eyes shall be open, and mine Ears attended unto the Prayer that is made in this Place. av po11 n2 vmb vbi j, cc po11 n2 vvn p-acp dt n1 cst vbz vvn p-acp d n1. (3) text (DIV1) 40 Page 12
125 For now have I chosen and sanctified this House, that my Name may be there for ever: For now have I chosen and sanctified this House, that my Name may be there for ever: p-acp av vhb pns11 vvn cc vvn d n1, cst po11 n1 vmb vbi a-acp p-acp av: (3) text (DIV1) 40 Page 12
126 And mine Eyes and mine Heart shall be there perpetually. And mine Eyes and mine Heart shall be there perpetually. cc po11 n2 cc po11 n1 vmb vbi a-acp av-j. (3) text (DIV1) 40 Page 12
127 3. Frequency in Publick Prayer greatly promotes a good Life in all those that sincerely make use of it. 3. Frequency in Public Prayer greatly promotes a good Life in all those that sincerely make use of it. crd n1 p-acp j n1 av-j vvz dt j n1 p-acp d d cst av-j vvb n1 pp-f pn31. (3) text (DIV1) 41 Page 12
128 And that both by it's natural Tendency, and by the Blessing of God. 1. By it's natural Tendency. And that both by it's natural Tendency, and by the Blessing of God. 1. By it's natural Tendency. cc cst d p-acp pn31|vbz j n1, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. crd p-acp pn31|vbz j n1. (3) text (DIV1) 41 Page 12
129 Can Men that consider any thing, daily Confess their Sins unto God in his own House, Can Men that Consider any thing, daily Confess their Sins unto God in his own House, vmb n2 d vvb d n1, av-j vvb po32 n2 p-acp np1 p-acp po31 d n1, (3) text (DIV1) 42 Page 12
130 and in the Presence of the Holy Angels and a publick Congregation, and yet dare to continue in them, and in the Presence of the Holy Angels and a public Congregation, and yet Dare to continue in them, cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n2 cc dt j n1, cc av vvb pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32, (3) text (DIV1) 42 Page 12
131 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; cc av-j vvi pno32 av p-acp dt ord n1? vmb d av-j a-acp av-j vvb, (c-acp pns12 vdb p-acp po12 j n1,) cst pns32 vmb av vvi dt j, j cc j n1; (3) text (DIV1) 42 Page 12
132 and yet allow themselves in gross Acts of Impiety against God; in deliberate Acts of Injustice or Oppression against Man; and yet allow themselves in gross Acts of Impiety against God; in deliberate Acts of Injustice or Oppression against Man; cc av vvb px32 p-acp j n2 pp-f n1 p-acp np1; p-acp j n2 pp-f n1 cc n1 p-acp n1; (3) text (DIV1) 42 Page 12
133 or in the heinous Acts of Intemperance and Uncleanness (so directly opposite to that Sobriety they daily Pray for, or in the heinous Acts of Intemperance and Uncleanness (so directly opposite to that Sobriety they daily Pray for, cc p-acp dt j n2 pp-f n1 cc n1 (av av-j j-jn p-acp d n1 pns32 av-j vvb p-acp, (3) text (DIV1) 42 Page 13
134 and thereby acknowledge they ought to Practice,) or in any other notorious scandalous Sin? and thereby acknowledge they ought to Practice,) or in any other notorious scandalous since? cc av vvb pns32 vmd pc-acp vvi,) cc p-acp d j-jn j j n1? (3) text (DIV1) 42 Page 13
135 Can it be imagin'd, that when they so frequently repeat that pious Petition with their own Lips, their Consciences should not sometimes, Can it be imagined, that when they so frequently repeat that pious Petition with their own Lips, their Consciences should not sometime, vmb pn31 vbi vvn, cst c-crq pns32 av av-j vvi d j vvb p-acp po32 d n2, po32 n2 vmd xx av, (3) text (DIV1) 43 Page 13
136 nay often severely rebuke them for such gross Violations of it, and give an effectual Check to such Practices; nay often severely rebuke them for such gross Violations of it, and give an effectual Check to such Practices; uh-x av av-j vvi pno32 p-acp d j n2 pp-f pn31, cc vvi dt j n1 p-acp d n2; (3) text (DIV1) 43 Page 13
137 which the Customary Neglecters of Publick Prayer, easily may, and too often do pursue, without any Sense of their Guilt or Danger. which the Customary Neglecters of Public Prayer, Easily may, and too often do pursue, without any Sense of their Gilded or Danger. r-crq dt j n2 pp-f j n1, av-j vmb, cc av av vdb vvi, p-acp d n1 pp-f po32 j-vvn cc n1. (3) text (DIV1) 43 Page 13
138 Further, by daily Reading or hearing read at the Publick Service of our Church, a Portion of the I salms of David, so full of Piety and Devotion; Further, by daily Reading or hearing read At the Public Service of our Church, a Portion of the I salms of David, so full of Piety and Devotion; jc, p-acp j n-vvg cc vvg vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po12 n1, dt n1 pp-f dt zz n2 pp-f np1, av j pp-f n1 cc n1; (3) text (DIV1) 44 Page 13
139 and some Chapters in the Bible (too generally, I fear, neglected by Christians in private) where we have excellent Rules and Examples of Holy Living, and Some Chapters in the bible (too generally, I Fear, neglected by Christians in private) where we have excellent Rules and Examples of Holy Living, cc d n2 p-acp dt n1 (av av-j, pns11 vvb, vvn p-acp np1 p-acp j) c-crq pns12 vhb j n2 cc n2 pp-f j n-vvg, (3) text (DIV1) 44 Page 13
140 and powerful Motives to it, This must needs be granted to conduce very much to the directing and reforming our Lives. and powerful Motives to it, This must needs be granted to conduce very much to the directing and reforming our Lives. cc j n2 p-acp pn31, d vmb av vbi vvn pc-acp vvi av av-d p-acp dt vvg cc vvg po12 n2. (3) text (DIV1) 44 Page 13
141 If this blessed Effect be not wrought upon all who come daily to the Publick Prayers of our Church, more is the Pity! If this blessed Effect be not wrought upon all who come daily to the Public Prayers of our Church, more is the Pity! cs d j-vvn vvi vbi xx vvn p-acp d r-crq vvb av-j p-acp dt j n2 pp-f po12 n1, dc vbz dt n1! (3) text (DIV1) 45 Page 13
142 But the Fault is in themselves and not in our Prayers. But the Fault is in themselves and not in our Prayers. p-acp dt n1 vbz p-acp px32 cc xx p-acp po12 n2. (3) text (DIV1) 45 Page 13
143 If some frequent them only in Formality and Hypocrisie, 'tis no wonder they are never the better for them. If Some frequent them only in Formality and Hypocrisy, it's no wonder they Are never the better for them. cs d vvi pno32 av-j p-acp n1 cc n1, pn31|vbz dx n1 pns32 vbr av-x dt jc p-acp pno32. (3) text (DIV1) 45 Page 13
144 Do thou frequent them with Sincerity, Devotion, and Attention, and be assured thou shalt receive great spiritual Improvement by them; Do thou frequent them with Sincerity, Devotion, and Attention, and be assured thou shalt receive great spiritual Improvement by them; vdb pns21 vvi pno32 p-acp n1, n1, cc n1, cc vbi vvn pns21 vm2 vvi j j n1 p-acp pno32; (3) text (DIV1) 45 Page 13
145 as I doubt not but thousands of the sincere Members of our Church, to their inexpressible Comfort, do find. as I doubt not but thousands of the sincere Members of our Church, to their inexpressible Comfort, do find. c-acp pns11 vvb xx p-acp crd pp-f dt j n2 pp-f po12 n1, p-acp po32 j n1, vdb vvi. (3) text (DIV1) 45 Page 13
146 2. This advantage of a good Life by Frequency in Publick Prayer is also (and that chiefly) to be ascribed to the Blessing of God, 2. This advantage of a good Life by Frequency in Public Prayer is also (and that chiefly) to be ascribed to the Blessing of God, crd d n1 pp-f dt j n1 p-acp n1 p-acp j n1 vbz av (cc cst av-jn) pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, (3) text (DIV1) 46 Page 14
147 and the powerful working of his Grace upon us; and the powerful working of his Grace upon us; cc dt j n-vvg pp-f po31 n1 p-acp pno12; (3) text (DIV1) 46 Page 14
148 which Blessing is promised to us, and to be obtain'd by us only in the serious Use of the Duty of Prayer, which Blessing is promised to us, and to be obtained by us only in the serious Use of the Duty of Prayer, r-crq n1 vbz vvn p-acp pno12, cc pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pno12 av-j p-acp dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f n1, (3) text (DIV1) 46 Page 14
149 so qualified as I before hinted. Thus our Blessed Saviour instructs us, Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find: so qualified as I before hinted. Thus our Blessed Saviour instructs us, Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and you shall find: av vvn c-acp pns11 a-acp vvn. av po12 j-vvn n1 vvz pno12, vvb, cc pn31 vmb vbi vvn pn22; vvb, cc pn22 vmb vvi: (3) text (DIV1) 46 Page 14
150 Knock and it shall opened unto you; Knock and it shall opened unto you; vvb cc pn31 vmb vvn p-acp pn22; (3) text (DIV1) 46 Page 14
151 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, c-crq cst pns31 vvz av-j p-acp d n1 pp-f po31 n1 cc j n1, vvz p-acp d j-vvg n2, cs pn22 vbg j-jn, vvb c-crq pc-acp vvi j n2 p-acp po22 n2, (3) text (DIV1) 46 Page 14
152 how much more shall your Father which is in Heaven give the Holy Spirit to them that ask him? This I acknowledge is spoken of Prayer in in general; how much more shall your Father which is in Heaven give the Holy Spirit to them that ask him? This I acknowledge is spoken of Prayer in in general; c-crq d dc vmb po22 n1 r-crq vbz p-acp n1 vvb dt j n1 p-acp pno32 cst vvb pno31? d pns11 vvb vbz vvn pp-f n1 p-acp p-acp n1; (3) text (DIV1) 46 Page 14
153 but it holds true of Publick Prayer with a great advantage, as you have already heard. but it holds true of Public Prayer with a great advantage, as you have already herd. cc-acp pn31 vvz j pp-f j n1 p-acp dt j n1, c-acp pn22 vhb av vvn. (3) text (DIV1) 46 Page 14
154 If then Frequency in Publick Prayer does thus promote the Honour of God and our Religion; If then Frequency in Public Prayer does thus promote the Honour of God and our Religion; cs av n1 p-acp j n1 vdz av vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 cc po12 n1; (3) text (DIV1) 47 Page 14
155 if it procures those Blessings we want either for our selves or others, and greatly tends to promote a good Life; if it procures those Blessings we want either for our selves or Others, and greatly tends to promote a good Life; cs pn31 vvz d n2 pns12 vvb av-d p-acp po12 n2 cc n2-jn, cc av-j vvz pc-acp vvi dt j n1; (3) text (DIV1) 47 Page 14
156 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, cs pns12 vhb d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 cc po12 n1, cs d j n1 pc-acp vbi j av cc av, pns12 vmb vvi p-acp d n2 pp-f j n1, (3) text (DIV1) 47 Page 14
157 and heartily endeavour so to Order our Affairs, that nothing may hinder our constant Attendance at them. and heartily endeavour so to Order our Affairs, that nothing may hinder our constant Attendance At them. cc av-j vvi av p-acp n1 po12 n2, cst pix vmb vvi po12 j n1 p-acp pno32. (3) text (DIV1) 47 Page 14
158 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, cc cs n1 p-acp j n1 vbb av j dt n1, c-acp pn22 vhb vvn, dt j n1 (cc cst p-acp dt js n1) p-acp vvg dt j n1 pp-f dt ng1 n1 (r-crq vbz dt js n1 pp-f n1) vbz, p-acp dt vvb pp-f dt d cc jc n2, (3) text (DIV1) 48 Page 15
159 as needful a Duty, where there are the happy Opportunities of it. as needful a Duty, where there Are the happy Opportunities of it. c-acp j dt n1, c-crq pc-acp vbr dt j n2 pp-f pn31. (3) text (DIV1) 48 Page 15
160 And in this also the worthy Founder of your Chapel hath very piously provided for you. And in this also the worthy Founder of your Chapel hath very piously provided for you. cc p-acp d av dt j n1 pp-f po22 n1 vhz av av-j vvn p-acp pn22. (3) text (DIV1) 48 Page 15
161 And as I understand many of you purpose (very commendably) to Communicate on this day, And as I understand many of you purpose (very commendably) to Communicate on this day, cc c-acp pns11 vvb d pp-f pn22 n1 (av av-j) pc-acp vvi p-acp d n1, (3) text (DIV1) 49 Page 15
162 so I hope, and earnestly exhort, you will do it with that Sincerity in a hearty Repentance for your Sins, so I hope, and earnestly exhort, you will do it with that Sincerity in a hearty Repentance for your Sins, av pns11 vvb, cc av-j vvi, pn22 vmb vdi pn31 p-acp d n1 p-acp dt j n1 p-acp po22 n2, (3) text (DIV1) 49 Page 15
163 and serious Resolutions of a Holy Life, that you may receive much spiritual Comfort and Improvement by it; and serious Resolutions of a Holy Life, that you may receive much spiritual Comfort and Improvement by it; cc j n2 pp-f dt j n1, cst pn22 vmb vvi d j n1 cc n1 p-acp pn31; (3) text (DIV1) 49 Page 15
164 and then you will even rejoyce in the frequent Opportunities of this Holy Sacrament in this place, and then you will even rejoice in the frequent Opportunities of this Holy Sacrament in this place, cc cs pn22 vmb av vvi p-acp dt j n2 pp-f d j n1 p-acp d n1, (3) text (DIV1) 49 Page 15
165 and make it your constant Care, as it is your certain Duty, to dispose your selves for a worthy partaking of them. and make it your constant Care, as it is your certain Duty, to dispose your selves for a worthy partaking of them. cc vvi pn31 po22 j n1, c-acp pn31 vbz po22 j n1, pc-acp vvi po22 n2 p-acp dt j n-vvg pp-f pno32. (3) text (DIV1) 49 Page 15
166 Consider well, and always bear it in mind, how great your Guilt will be, how heavy your Condemnation, Consider well, and always bear it in mind, how great your Gilded will be, how heavy your Condemnation, np1 av, cc av vvb pn31 p-acp n1, c-crq j po22 j-vvn n1 vbi, c-crq j po22 n1, (3) text (DIV1) 49 Page 15
167 if ye shall slight and neglect, or any ways abuse such powerful means of Salvation. But I must not insist upon this copious Subject. if you shall slight and neglect, or any ways abuse such powerful means of Salvation. But I must not insist upon this copious Subject. cs pn22 vmb vvi cc n1, cc d n2 vvi d j n2 pp-f n1. cc-acp pns11 vmb xx vvi p-acp d j j-jn. (3) text (DIV1) 49 Page 15
168 I only crave your Patience whilst I observe unto you three or four practical Inferences from what has been discoursed. I only crave your Patience while I observe unto you three or four practical Inferences from what has been discoursed. pns11 av-j vvb po22 n1 cs pns11 vvb p-acp pn22 crd cc crd j n2 p-acp r-crq vhz vbn vvn. (3) text (DIV1) 50 Page 15
169 INFERENCES. INFERENCES. n2. (4) part (DIV2) 50 Page 15
170 1. If these Places be Houses of Prayer, and, by our Saviour's own direction, not to be employ'd in common Uses, 1. If these Places be Houses of Prayer, and, by our Saviour's own direction, not to be employed in Common Uses, crd cs d n2 vbb n2 pp-f n1, cc, p-acp po12 ng1 d n1, xx pc-acp vbi vvd p-acp j n2, (4) part (DIV2) 51 Page 15
171 then let us always treat them with Respect and Reverence; then let us always Treat them with Respect and reverence; av vvb pno12 av vvi pno32 p-acp n1 cc n1; (4) part (DIV2) 51 Page 16
172 considering they are God's Houses, Consecrated to his more immediate Service, and in which he is pleased to vouchsafe his more peculiar Presence. considering they Are God's Houses, Consecrated to his more immediate Service, and in which he is pleased to vouchsafe his more peculiar Presence. vvg pns32 vbr npg1 n2, j-vvn p-acp po31 av-dc j n1, cc p-acp r-crq pns31 vbz vvn pc-acp vvi po31 n1 j n1. (4) part (DIV2) 51 Page 16
173 In respect of this his Presence, God declares that the Place where he appear'd to Moses was Consecrated, In respect of this his Presence, God declares that the Place where he appeared to Moses was Consecrated, p-acp n1 pp-f d po31 n1, np1 vvz cst dt n1 c-crq pns31 vvd p-acp np1 vbds j-vvn, (4) part (DIV2) 52 Page 16
174 and therefore required him to shew Reverence to it , Put off thy shoes from off thy feet, and Therefore required him to show reverence to it, Put off thy shoes from off thy feet, cc av vvd pno31 pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp pn31, vvb a-acp po21 n2 p-acp a-acp po21 n2, (4) part (DIV2) 52 Page 16
175 for the place whereon thou standest is Holy Ground. for the place whereon thou Standest is Holy Ground. p-acp dt n1 c-crq pns21 vv2 vbz j n1. (4) part (DIV2) 52 Page 16
176 The like was commanded to Ioshua upon the same account , and this as a Token of Respect, Obedience, and Humility. The like was commanded to Ioshua upon the same account, and this as a Token of Respect, obedience, and Humility. dt j vbds vvn p-acp np1 p-acp dt d n1, cc d c-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, n1, cc n1. (4) part (DIV2) 52 Page 16
177 The Custom being taken (as some Conjecture) from Captives or Bond-Slaves, who used to go barefoot in token of their Subjection. The Custom being taken (as Some Conjecture) from Captives or Bond-Slaves, who used to go barefoot in token of their Subjection. dt n1 vbg vvn (c-acp d n1) p-acp n2-jn cc n2, r-crq vvd pc-acp vvi j p-acp n1 pp-f po32 n1. (4) part (DIV2) 52 Page 16
178 Hence arose that Custom amongst the Jews for the Priests to enter into the Temple barefoot . Hence arose that Custom among the jews for the Priests to enter into the Temple barefoot. av vvd d n1 p-acp dt np2 p-acp dt n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 j. (4) part (DIV2) 53 Page 16
179 The like was observed amongst the very Heathen, who had their Nudipedalia Sacra, and put off their Shoes when they enter'd the Temple of Apollo . The like was observed among the very Heathen, who had their Nudipedalia Sacra, and put off their Shoes when they entered the Temple of Apollo. dt j vbds vvn p-acp dt j j-jn, r-crq vhd po32 np1 fw-la, cc vvd a-acp po32 n2 c-crq pns32 vvd dt n1 pp-f np1. (4) part (DIV2) 53 Page 16
180 So some have observ'd, That even amongst the Turks and Aethiopick Christians, they go not into their Sacred Assemblies but with their Feet naked. So Some have observed, That even among the Turks and Ethiopic Christians, they go not into their Sacred Assemblies but with their Feet naked. av d vhb vvn, cst av p-acp dt n2 cc j np1, pns32 vvb xx p-acp po32 j n2 cc-acp p-acp po32 n2 j. (4) part (DIV2) 53 Page 16
181 That was the ancient way amongst them of expressing their Reverence, as uncovering the Head is now amongst us. That was the ancient Way among them of expressing their reverence, as uncovering the Head is now among us. cst vbds dt j n1 p-acp pno32 pp-f vvg po32 n1, c-acp vvg dt n1 vbz av p-acp pno12. (4) part (DIV2) 53 Page 16
182 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, cc vmb xx d d vvb a-acp p-acp n1 p-acp pno12, cc vvb pno12, cs pns12 vvb pno32 pc-acp vvi dc n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po32 j n1, (4) part (DIV2) 53 Page 16
183 than we to those of the True. than we to those of the True. cs pns12 p-acp d pp-f dt j. (4) part (DIV2) 53 Page 16
184 Thus we find St. Paul requiring Decency in the Church (particularly that Men be uncovered, Thus we find Saint Paul requiring Decency in the Church (particularly that Men be uncovered, av pns12 vvb n1 np1 vvg n1 p-acp dt n1 (av-j d n2 vbb vvn, (4) part (DIV2) 54 Page 16
185 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, cc n2 vvn a-acp) c-acp pp-f dt n2; pns32 vbg vvn av-d p-acp dt j cc j n1, pc-acp vbi j p-acp dt n2 pp-f npg1 j n1, vvg dt n1 pp-f d pc-acp vvi, (4) part (DIV2) 54 Page 17
186 and accusing every Indeceney and Disrespect to God. and accusing every Indeceney and Disrespect to God. cc vvg d np1 cc n1 p-acp np1. (4) part (DIV2) 54 Page 17
187 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; cc p-acp d po32 n1 pn31 vbz, cst np1 vbz vvn pc-acp vbi av-j j p-acp n2 (rg-crq n1 p-acp crd n1 av-dc cs p-acp j-jn, p-acp n1 pp-f px31 vbz xx av-j j) cc av pc-acp vvi pno32 pc-acp vbi dt n2 pp-f np1; (4) part (DIV2) 55 Page 17
188 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. vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, r-crq p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2 p-acp np1, vvz cc vvz, c-crq j vbz d n1, dt n1 vbz p-acp pn31, d vbz pix j-jn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. (4) part (DIV2) 55 Page 17
189 Upon this Account we read that the Primitive Christians were wont to shew very great Respect and Reverence in the Church, Upon this Account we read that the Primitive Christians were wont to show very great Respect and reverence in the Church, p-acp d vvb pns12 vvb cst dt j np1 vbdr j pc-acp vvi av j n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1, (4) part (DIV2) 56 Page 17
190 as being the solemn Place of Worship, and where God did more peculiarly manifest his Presence; as being the solemn Place of Worship, and where God did more peculiarly manifest his Presence; c-acp vbg dt j n1 pp-f n1, cc c-crq np1 vdd av-dc av-j vvi po31 n1; (4) part (DIV2) 56 Page 17
191 and are told by a learned Author, That they came into the Church as into the Palace of the Great King, with Fear and Trembling; and Are told by a learned Author, That they Come into the Church as into the Palace of the Great King, with fear and Trembling; cc vbr vvn p-acp dt j n1, cst pns32 vvd p-acp dt n1 c-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, p-acp n1 cc j-vvg; (4) part (DIV2) 56 Page 17
192 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, cc d dt n2 px32, r-crq av av-x vvd p-acp po32 n1 p-acp pno32, av c-crq pns32 vvd pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1, vvd pc-acp vvi a-acp po32 n2, pc-acp vvi po32 n1 p-acp pno32, (4) part (DIV2) 56 Page 17
193 and to put off their Crowns, all as Tokens of that high Respect they bare to those Religious Places. and to put off their Crowns, all as Tokens of that high Respect they bore to those Religious Places. cc pc-acp vvi a-acp po32 n2, d c-acp n2 pp-f d j n1 pns32 vvd p-acp d j n2. (4) part (DIV2) 56 Page 17
194 Let them always then be esteemed Holy by us, as being set a part for holy Uses, Let them always then be esteemed Holy by us, as being Set a part for holy Uses, vvb pno32 av av vbi vvn j p-acp pno12, c-acp vbg vvn dt n1 p-acp j n2, (4) part (DIV2) 57 Page 17
195 and in relation to God and to their End (I mean not otherwise,) and let them accordingly be always treated by us. and in Relation to God and to their End (I mean not otherwise,) and let them accordingly be always treated by us. cc p-acp n1 p-acp np1 cc p-acp po32 vvb (pns11 vvb xx av,) cc vvb pno32 av-vvg vbi av vvn p-acp pno12. (4) part (DIV2) 57 Page 17
196 2. If they be Houses of Prayer, than we may hence infer the great Error of those who think Preaching to be the Chief, 2. If they be Houses of Prayer, than we may hence infer the great Error of those who think Preaching to be the Chief, crd cs pns32 vbb n2 pp-f n1, cs pns12 vmb av vvi dt j n1 pp-f d r-crq vvb vvg pc-acp vbi dt j-jn, (4) part (DIV2) 58 Page 18
197 if not the only Duty needful to be performed in these Places: if not the only Duty needful to be performed in these Places: cs xx dt j n1 j pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp d n2: (4) part (DIV2) 58 Page 18
198 And accordingly if they be but present at the Sermon, think they have done their Duty very well, And accordingly if they be but present At the Sermon, think they have done their Duty very well, cc av-vvg cs pns32 vbb p-acp j p-acp dt n1, vvb pns32 vhb vdn po32 n1 av av, (4) part (DIV2) 58 Page 18
199 although they wholly neglect the Prayers, and think it not worth their while to come to Church when only Prayers are there performed; although they wholly neglect the Prayers, and think it not worth their while to come to Church when only Prayers Are there performed; cs pns32 av-jn vvi dt n2, cc vvb pn31 xx j po32 n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 c-crq j n2 vbr a-acp vvn; (4) part (DIV2) 58 Page 18
200 and so this Error of their Judgment is the more dangerous, in that it engages them in so great an Error in their Practice also. and so this Error of their Judgement is the more dangerous, in that it engages them in so great an Error in their Practice also. cc av d n1 pp-f po32 n1 vbz dt av-dc j, p-acp cst pn31 vvz pno32 p-acp av j dt n1 p-acp po32 n1 av. (4) part (DIV2) 58 Page 18
201 But had our Blessed Saviour been of the same Opinion with these Men, surely he would have called these Houses of God, Houses of Preaching, But had our Blessed Saviour been of the same Opinion with these Men, surely he would have called these Houses of God, Houses of Preaching, cc-acp vhn po12 j-vvn n1 vbn pp-f dt d n1 p-acp d n2, av-j pns31 vmd vhi vvn d n2 pp-f np1, n2 pp-f vvg, (4) part (DIV2) 59 Page 18
202 and not (as in the Text) Houses of Prayer. and not (as in the Text) Houses of Prayer. cc xx (c-acp p-acp dt n1) n2 pp-f n1. (4) part (DIV2) 59 Page 18
203 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: pns12 vmb vvi p-acp d n1, cst p-acp n1 np1 vbz j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, d po31 n2 vbr, cst np1 vmd vvi dt n2 r-crq p-acp d n1 po31 n1 vmd vvi a-acp p-acp n1 p-acp cc p-acp d po31 n1: (4) part (DIV2) 60 Page 18
204 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. xx pi vvi p-acp dt n1 p-acp d j-jn n1, c-acp cs xx j-jn p-acp d pp-f n1 (p-acp av pix j p-acp pn31) vbds pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp d n1. (4) part (DIV2) 60 Page 18
205 I speak not this to vilifie Preaching (far be that from me,) it is an excellent Ordinance, I speak not this to vilify Preaching (Far be that from me,) it is an excellent Ordinance, pns11 vvb xx d pc-acp vvi vvg (av-j vbb d p-acp pno11,) pn31 vbz dt j n1, (4) part (DIV2) 61 Page 18
206 and very needful even in this knowing Age. and very needful even in this knowing Age. cc av j av p-acp d j-vvg n1. (4) part (DIV2) 61 Page 18
207 But yet I would not have it thrust out Prayer, nor indeed be exalted above it; But yet I would not have it thrust out Prayer, nor indeed be exalted above it; p-acp av pns11 vmd xx vhi pn31 vvn av n1, ccx av vbi vvn p-acp pn31; (4) part (DIV2) 61 Page 18
208 which all that are Judicious and Serious must grant to be an Act of Worship directed immediately to God, which all that Are Judicious and Serious must grant to be an Act of Worship directed immediately to God, r-crq d cst vbr j cc j vmb vvi pc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f n1 vvn av-j p-acp np1, (4) part (DIV2) 61 Page 18
209 and a means to sanctifie Preaching, which is immediately directed to Men. and a means to sanctify Preaching, which is immediately directed to Men. cc dt n2 pc-acp vvi vvg, r-crq vbz av-j vvn p-acp n2. (4) part (DIV2) 61 Page 19
210 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, crd p-acp d n2 c-crq pns12 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp j n1, vvb pno12 vvi pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f n1; cc av vvb pns12 dx n2 vvi pn31, (4) part (DIV2) 62 Page 19
211 as the Jews did, whom our Blessed Saviour here Rebukes. And yet this I fear is too often done by too many Christians. as the jews did, whom our Blessed Saviour Here Rebukes. And yet this I Fear is too often done by too many Christians. c-acp dt np2 vdd, r-crq po12 j-vvn n1 av n2. cc av d pns11 vvb vbz av av vdn p-acp av d np1. (4) part (DIV2) 62 Page 19
212 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, c-crq pns12 av-j vvb pn31, pns12 av vbr n2 (av pp-f dt n1, cs xx av-j p-acp pn31) p-acp vvg n1 pp-f po31 n1, po12 n1 pp-f po31 n1, po12 np1 n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f po12 n2, (4) part (DIV2) 63 Page 19
213 and our own Souls of their proper Food and Nourishment. and our own Souls of their proper Food and Nourishment. cc po12 d n2 pp-f po32 j n1 cc n1. (4) part (DIV2) 63 Page 19
214 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: cc c-crq pns12 vvi d n2 pp-f n1 av-j pc-acp vbi vvn j, p-acp n1 p-acp d j n2, pns12 av-j vvb dt n1 pp-f np1 dt n1 pp-f n1. cc pns32 vdb dt d p-acp d n1, r-crq p-acp dt j n2 pp-f n1 vvi po32 n2 p-acp po32 j n2, r-crq vmd pc-acp vbi av-jn n1 p-acp dt j n2 a-acp vvn: (4) part (DIV2) 64 Page 19
215 Such make the House of God an House of Merchandise. Such make the House of God an House of Merchandise. d vvb dt n1 pp-f np1 dt n1 pp-f n1. (4) part (DIV2) 64 Page 19
216 But if we be not Guilty of this sort of Profanation, there are others too common amongst us, which ought no less to be avoided by us . But if we be not Guilty of this sort of Profanation, there Are Others too Common among us, which ought no less to be avoided by us. cc-acp cs pns12 vbb xx j pp-f d n1 pp-f n1, pc-acp vbr n2-jn av j p-acp pno12, r-crq vmd av-dx av-dc pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp pno12. (4) part (DIV2) 65 Page 19
217 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, dt j cc j n1 pp-f d p-acp po12 n2, cc cst av p-acp dt n1 pp-f j-jn n1 vdz av av-j vvi c-crq j pp-f n1 vvz pno32 av, (4) part (DIV2) 65 Page 19
218 and at how mean a rate they value that sacred Place, and all those holy Offices that are there performed. and At how mean a rate they valve that sacred Place, and all those holy Offices that Are there performed. cc p-acp c-crq j dt n1 pns32 vvb cst j n1, cc d d j n2 cst vbr a-acp vvn. (4) part (DIV2) 65 Page 19
219 The Impiety and Danger of which I shall chuse to represent unto you in the Words of an excellent Author of our own. The Impiety and Danger of which I shall choose to represent unto you in the Words of an excellent Author of our own. dt n1 cc n1 pp-f r-crq pns11 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi p-acp pn22 p-acp dt n2 pp-f dt j n1 pp-f po12 d. (4) part (DIV2) 65 Page 20
220 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; d n1 (vvz pns31) pp-f j n1 vbz a-acp av av vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cst vmd dt n1 vvb p-acp po12 n2, pns31 vmb av-j (c-acp n1 np1 vvz p-acp j-jn n1, vvn np1 crd crd) vvb, pns12 vbr j; (4) part (DIV2) 65 Page 20
221 to see some Gazing, some Whispering, some Laughing, others Sleeping, and perhaps the far fewer number Praying, is such a Medly, to see Some Gazing, Some Whispering, Some Laughing, Others Sleeping, and perhaps the Far fewer number Praying, is such a Medley, pc-acp vvi d vvg, d j-vvg, d j-vvg, n2-jn vvg, cc av dt av-j dc n1 vvg, vbz d dt n1, (4) part (DIV2) 65 Page 20
222 as the most brutish Idolaters never admitted in their Worship. as the most brutish Idolaters never admitted in their Worship. c-acp dt av-ds j n2 av-x vvn p-acp po32 n1. (4) part (DIV2) 65 Page 20
223 And then he goes on to expostulate with Christians, as (I fear) we have too much reason to do at this Day: And then he Goes on to expostulate with Christians, as (I Fear) we have too much reason to do At this Day: cc av pns31 vvz a-acp pc-acp vvi p-acp np1, c-acp (pns11 vvb) pns12 vhb av d n1 pc-acp vdi p-acp d n1: (4) part (DIV2) 65 Page 20
224 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. r-crq (uh!) vmb dt n1 vvi po31 j n1, cc vvi dt n1 pp-f n1? pn31|vbz j cst vvg p-acp dt j n1 pn31 vmb vhi d dc j n2, cst vbg dt av-ds n1 pp-f n1 vdn p-acp pn31. (4) part (DIV2) 65 Page 20
225 But surely God will not always be patient of such Profanation; But surely God will not always be patient of such Profanation; p-acp av-j np1 vmb xx av vbi j pp-f d n1; (4) part (DIV2) 65 Page 20
226 but will, as the Scripture speaks, Repay them to their Face, who who thus contemn him to his. but will, as the Scripture speaks, Repay them to their Face, who who thus contemn him to his. cc-acp vmb, c-acp dt n1 vvz, vvb pno32 p-acp po32 n1, r-crq r-crq av vvb pno31 p-acp po31. (4) part (DIV2) 65 Page 20
227 We know among Men, every one counts his House his Fortress; We know among Men, every one counts his House his Fortress; pns12 vvb p-acp n2, d pi vvz po31 n1 po31 n1; (4) part (DIV2) 65 Page 20
228 and an affront offer'd him there doubles the Injury, and is not only a Contempt but an Invasion: and an affront offered him there doubles the Injury, and is not only a Contempt but an Invasion: cc dt n1 vvd pno31 a-acp vvz dt n1, cc vbz xx av-j dt n1 p-acp dt n1: (4) part (DIV2) 65 Page 20
229 And shall it not be a proportionable Enhauncement with God also, thus to defie him within his own Doors, And shall it not be a proportionable Enhancement with God also, thus to defy him within his own Doors, cc vmb pn31 xx vbi dt j n1 p-acp np1 av, av pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp po31 d n2, (4) part (DIV2) 65 Page 20
230 and approach his Presence in an impious Bravery, the more fully to shew him how little we regard him? (So that excellent Author.) 4. And lastly. and approach his Presence in an impious Bravery, the more Fully to show him how little we regard him? (So that excellent Author.) 4. And lastly. cc vvi po31 n1 p-acp dt j n1, dt av-dc av-j pc-acp vvi pno31 c-crq j pns12 vvb pno31? (av cst j n1.) crd cc ord. (4) part (DIV2) 65 Page 20
231 If it be so much for the Honor of God, and our own Advantage, as you have seen, to frequent our publick Prayers, If it be so much for the Honour of God, and our own Advantage, as you have seen, to frequent our public Prayers, cs pn31 vbb av av-d c-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc po12 d n1, c-acp pn22 vhb vvn, pc-acp vvi po12 j n2, (4) part (DIV2) 66 Page 20
232 then every one may easily infer how much it is both his Duty and his Interest to be present at them, as much as possible. then every one may Easily infer how much it is both his Duty and his Interest to be present At them, as much as possible. cs d pi vmb av-j vvi c-crq av-d pn31 vbz d po31 n1 cc po31 n1 pc-acp vbi j p-acp pno32, c-acp d c-acp j. (4) part (DIV2) 66 Page 21
233 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, pn22 pp-f d n1 vbr av av j p-acp vhg j n2 pp-f j n1; (cc pn31|vbz av-d pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp d j np1, cst d n1 pp-f d n1 vmd vvi, (4) part (DIV2) 67 Page 21
234 and would make a right Use of the like Advantage.) Think then, I beseech ye, and would make a right Use of the like Advantage.) Think then, I beseech you, cc vmd vvi dt j-jn n1 pp-f dt j n1.) vvb av, pns11 vvb pn22, (4) part (DIV2) 67 Page 21
235 how heinous your Guilt will be, if you customarily and unnecessarily neglect these blessed Opportunities. how heinous your Gilded will be, if you customarily and unnecessarily neglect these blessed Opportunities. c-crq j po22 j-vvn n1 vbi, cs pn22 av-j cc av-j vvi d j-vvn n2. (4) part (DIV2) 67 Page 21
236 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, q-crq vmb pn22 vvi pn31 p-acp dt ord cc j vvb p-acp po22 n1 cc n1, r-crq vvd pn31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po22 j n1 pc-acp vvi av av-j p-acp po22 j n1 pp-f d j n1, (4) part (DIV2) 67 Page 21
237 if ye shall slight it, despise it, and turn your backs upon it. if you shall slight it, despise it, and turn your backs upon it. cs pn22 vmb vvi pn31, vvb pn31, cc vvb po22 n2 p-acp pn31. (4) part (DIV2) 67 Page 21
238 Whilst many of you (I fear) spend more time every Day than would be required to this Duty, in Vanities and Impertinencies: While many of you (I Fear) spend more time every Day than would be required to this Duty, in Vanities and Impertinencies: cs d pp-f pn22 (pns11 vvb) vvb dc n1 d n1 cs vmd vbi vvn p-acp d n1, p-acp n2 cc n2: (4) part (DIV2) 68 Page 21
239 Others, it may be, in doing nothing; Others, it may be, in doing nothing; ng2-jn, pn31 vmb vbi, p-acp vdg pix; (4) part (DIV2) 68 Page 21
240 and others in such Business as might easily be contrived so, as not to hinder your frequenting these publick Prayers, and Others in such Business as might Easily be contrived so, as not to hinder your frequenting these public Prayers, cc n2-jn p-acp d n1 c-acp vmd av-j vbi vvn av, c-acp xx pc-acp vvi po22 vvg d j n2, (4) part (DIV2) 68 Page 21
241 and is of infinitely less Importance: and is of infinitely less Importance: cc vbz pp-f av-j av-dc n1: (4) part (DIV2) 68 Page 21
242 ye will discover a great Disregard to God, the Honor of your Religion, and the Care of your own Souls, you will discover a great Disregard to God, the Honour of your Religion, and the Care of your own Souls, pn22 vmb vvi dt j n1 p-acp np1, dt n1 pp-f po22 n1, cc dt n1 pp-f po22 d n2, (4) part (DIV2) 68 Page 21
243 if you customarily neglect these desireable Opportunities. if you customarily neglect these desirable Opportunities. cs pn22 av-j vvb d j n2. (4) part (DIV2) 68 Page 21
244 The Primitive Christians set us a much better Example, and very worthy our diligent Imitation, who, we are told by a learned Author of our Church; The Primitive Christians Set us a much better Exampl, and very worthy our diligent Imitation, who, we Are told by a learned Author of our Church; dt j njpg2 vvb pno12 av av-d jc n1, cc av j po12 j n1, r-crq, pns12 vbr vvn p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po12 n1; (4) part (DIV2) 69 Page 21
245 Were wont to flock to the Religious Solemnities, as to their Spiritual Meals and Banquets. Were wont to flock to the Religious Solemnities, as to their Spiritual Meals and Banquets. vbdr j pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j n2, c-acp p-acp po32 j n2 cc n2. (4) part (DIV2) 69 Page 21
246 And then he recounts what St. Chrysostom reports of the Church at Antioch; That they would set aside all Affairs at home to come to Church; And then he recounts what Saint Chrysostom reports of the Church At Antioch; That they would Set aside all Affairs At home to come to Church; cc av pns31 vvz r-crq n1 np1 n2 pp-f dt n1 p-acp np1; cst pns32 vmd vvi av d n2 p-acp n1-an pc-acp vvi p-acp n1; (4) part (DIV2) 69 Page 21
247 and how he tells them that it was the great Honor of the City, not so much that it had large Suburbs and vast numbers of People, and how he tells them that it was the great Honour of the city, not so much that it had large Suburbs and vast numbers of People, cc c-crq pns31 vvz pno32 d pn31 vbds dt j n1 pp-f dt n1, xx av av-d cst pn31 vhd j n2 cc j n2 pp-f n1, (4) part (DIV2) 69 Page 22
248 or brave Houses with guilded Dining-Rooms, as that it had a diligent and attentive People, Churches so thronged and crowded, or brave Houses with Guilded Dining-Rooms, as that it had a diligent and attentive People, Churches so thronged and crowded, cc j n2 p-acp vvn n2, c-acp cst pn31 vhd dt j cc j n1, n2 av vvn cc vvn, (4) part (DIV2) 69 Page 22
249 and all Persons inflamed with such an insatiable desire of the publick Offices of Religion; and all Persons inflamed with such an insatiable desire of the public Offices of Religion; cc d n2 vvn p-acp d dt j n1 pp-f dt j n2 pp-f n1; (4) part (DIV2) 69 Page 22
250 and that the commonness of them did not (with them as I fear it too often does with us) breed a Contempt. and that the commonness of them did not (with them as I Fear it too often does with us) breed a Contempt. cc cst dt n1 pp-f pno32 vdd xx (p-acp pno32 c-acp pns11 vvb pn31 av av vdz p-acp pno12) vvb dt n1. (4) part (DIV2) 69 Page 22
251 Thus did true Piety prevail amongst Christians then: But (alas!) with Grief we see it infinitely decay'd with us now; Thus did true Piety prevail among Christians then: But (alas!) with Grief we see it infinitely decayed with us now; av vdd j n1 vvi p-acp np1 av: cc-acp (uh!) p-acp n1 pns12 vvb pn31 av-j vvn p-acp pno12 av; (4) part (DIV2) 70 Page 22
252 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? c-crq p-acp n1 pp-f vvg av p-acp dt n1, c-crq vmb pns11 vvi pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1? pns12 vvb d p-acp np1, n1 p-acp po31 n1, cc vvz, r-crq dt n1 vbz pn31? (4) part (DIV2) 70 Page 22
253 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. cc-acp av-j cst j n1 r-crq vvz r-crq n2 av-j vvi px32 p-acp po31 n1, vmbx p-acp vvi pno12 av-ds j n2 pp-f po31 n1 p-acp vvg cc vvg p-acp pno12 dt j n2 pp-f pn31. (4) part (DIV2) 71 Page 22
254 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, crd np1 p-acp av d vmb av vvi cc vvi, q-crq vvb d j j n2? pns12 vbr j pc-acp vvi np1 p-acp po31 n1 p-acp dt ng1 n1, (4) part (DIV2) 72 Page 22
255 and this seems to be all that is required of us in the Fourth Commandment; which allows us the other six Days for Labour and our own Business; and this seems to be all that is required of us in the Fourth Commandment; which allows us the other six Days for Labour and our own Business; cc d vvz pc-acp vbi d cst vbz vvn pp-f pno12 p-acp dt ord n1; r-crq vvz pno12 dt j-jn crd n2 p-acp n1 cc po12 d n1; (4) part (DIV2) 72 Page 22
256 and therefore thus to require us to attend the daily publick Worship, seems to be an unnecessary Service, and Therefore thus to require us to attend the daily public Worship, seems to be an unnecessary Service, cc av av pc-acp vvi pno12 pc-acp vvi dt j j n1, vvz pc-acp vbi dt j n1, (4) part (DIV2) 72 Page 22
257 and an infringement of that Liberty which God has graciously indulged to us. But, and an infringement of that Liberty which God has graciously indulged to us. But, cc dt n1 pp-f d n1 r-crq np1 vhz av-j vvn p-acp pno12. p-acp, (4) part (DIV2) 72 Page 22
258 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, np1 vvb d vvi, cst d n1 vbz pp-f j-jn n1 p-acp d j n2 pp-f vvg cc n1, r-crq av (pns11 vvb) px32 vmb vvi pp-f, (4) part (DIV2) 73 Page 22
259 and acknowledge they are obliged sometimes to observe. and acknowledge they Are obliged sometime to observe. cc vvb pns32 vbr vvn av pc-acp vvi. (4) part (DIV2) 73 Page 22
260 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, vvb pno32 vvi av, cst dt d np1 r-crq vvd dt ord n1 p-acp dt np2, vdd av vvi pno32 j-jn n2 p-acp j n1, r-crq vbdr pc-acp vbi vvn av p-acp d pp-f d crd n2 pp-f n1, (4) part (DIV2) 74 Page 23
261 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, cs pns32 vvd j n1, c-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 vdd, np1 crd crd, crd cc cst pns32 vhd po32 j n1 a-acp dt ord n1, p-acp r-crq po12 j n1 vbds av-j j, (4) part (DIV2) 74 Page 23
262 and thereby gave his Approbation of it. and thereby gave his Approbation of it. cc av vvd po31 n1 pp-f pn31. (4) part (DIV2) 74 Page 23
263 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, cc cst d vbz dx n1 p-acp njp n1, cc-acp av-c dt n1 vvn p-acp np1 vvz, p-acp cst pn31|vbz vvn p-acp n1 av p-acp n1 pp-f np1, cst pns31 vvd xx p-acp dt n1, (4) part (DIV2) 75 Page 23
264 but served God with Prayers and Fastings Night and Day . but served God with Prayers and Fastings Night and Day. cc-acp vvd np1 p-acp n2 cc n2-vvg n1 cc n1. (4) part (DIV2) 75 Page 23
265 And of the first Converts of Christianity, That they continued daily with one accord in the Temple . And of the First Converts of Christianity, That they continued daily with one accord in the Temple. cc pp-f dt ord vvz pp-f np1, cst pns32 vvd av-j p-acp crd n1 p-acp dt n1. (4) part (DIV2) 75 Page 23
266 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, cc pp-f dt n2 pp-f np1, cst p-acp po31 n1 pns32 vvd p-acp np1, cc vbdr av-j p-acp dt n1, vvg cc vvg np1 cst vbz, dt n1 vbds dt n1 (xx pp-f po32 j n1, (4) part (DIV2) 75 Page 23
267 but) of their constant daily Performance of their Devotions; as the learned Paraphrast glosses upon those Words. but) of their constant daily Performance of their Devotions; as the learned Paraphrast Glosses upon those Words. cc-acp) pp-f po32 j j n1 pp-f po32 n2; c-acp dt j vvd n2 p-acp d n2. (4) part (DIV2) 75 Page 23
268 2. Obj. Others perhaps may say, They are very careful to perform this Duty in private; 2. Object Others perhaps may say, They Are very careful to perform this Duty in private; crd np1 ng2-jn av vmb vvi, pns32 vbr av j pc-acp vvi d n1 p-acp j; (4) part (DIV2) 76 Page 23
269 they pray at home every Morning and Night, and perhaps sometimes may read a Chapter in the Bible with their Families at the close of the Day: they pray At home every Morning and Night, and perhaps sometime may read a Chapter in the bible with their Families At the close of the Day: pns32 vvb p-acp n1-an d n1 cc n1, cc av av vmb vvi dt n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp po32 n2 p-acp dt j pp-f dt n1: (4) part (DIV2) 76 Page 23
270 And this, they hope, is sufficient for them who have much Business on their Hands, And this, they hope, is sufficient for them who have much Business on their Hands, cc d, pns32 vvb, vbz j p-acp pno32 r-crq vhb d n1 p-acp po32 n2, (4) part (DIV2) 76 Page 23
271 and perhaps Families to provide for by their Labours, and they trust their gracious God will accept of what they do, and perhaps Families to provide for by their Labours, and they trust their gracious God will accept of what they do, cc av n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp p-acp po32 n2, cc pns32 vvb po32 j n1 vmb vvi pp-f r-crq pns32 vdb, (4) part (DIV2) 76 Page 23
272 and expect no more from them. To this I Answer, and expect no more from them. To this I Answer, cc vvb av-dx dc p-acp pno32. p-acp d pns11 vvb, (4) part (DIV2) 76 Page 23
273 1. Ans. 'Tis much to be wish'd, they are so well employ'd, as they pretend, at Home; 1. Ans. It's much to be wished, they Are so well employed, as they pretend, At Home; crd np1 pn31|vbz d pc-acp vbi vvn, pns32 vbr av av vvd, c-acp pns32 vvb, p-acp n1-an; (4) part (DIV2) 77 Page 24
274 but as much to be fear'd that they are not; but as much to be feared that they Are not; cc-acp c-acp av-d pc-acp vbi vvn cst pns32 vbr xx; (4) part (DIV2) 77 Page 24
275 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, c-acp vdd pns32 vvi dt j n1 pp-f vvg d n1 p-acp po32 d n2, dt d n1 vmd vvi pno32 av-j p-acp npg1 (cs pns32 vvb p-acp d j n2 p-acp pn31,) c-crq (pns11|vbm j) pns32 vmd vvi pn31 av-jc. p-acp, (4) part (DIV2) 77 Page 24
276 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. crd vvb pns32 vdb vvi cc vvn p-acp n1-an, av q-crq vmb d vvi po32 vvg dt j n1 p-acp dt n1, c-crq dt d n2 vbr vvn p-acp jc n1. (4) part (DIV2) 78 Page 24
277 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, a-acp pns21 vv2 d n2 pc-acp vvi po21 n1, dt n1 pp-f n2-jn p-acp n1 cc n1, dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1, dt av-dc j n1 pp-f np1, (4) part (DIV2) 78 Page 24
278 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. cc po31 j n1, cst pns31 vmb vhi dt av-dc j n1 p-acp d n2 r-crq vbr vvn a-acp p-acp pno31 p-acp po31 d n1, p-acp cst j-vvn n1, crd np1 crd crd, crd (4) part (DIV2) 78 Page 24
279 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, vdz pn31 vvi pno12 pc-acp vbi po12 d n2, cc c-crq po12 j np1 vvz pno12 pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp po31 n1, pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp n1, pns31 vmb vvi pno12, pns12|vmb vdi pn31 c-acp pns12 vmb p-acp po12 d, (4) part (DIV2) 79 Page 24
280 and that must serve his turn? and that must serve his turn? cc cst vmb vvi po31 n1? (4) part (DIV2) 79 Page 24
281 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, crd np1, cst cs pns21 av vm2 av-jn vvi d n2 p-acp n1-an, av n2-jn p-acp po21 n1 vmb vvi pn31 j pc-acp vvi p-acp j n2, (4) part (DIV2) 80 Page 24
282 and wholly omit them in private also; and wholly omit them in private also; cc av-jn vvb pno32 p-acp j av; (4) part (DIV2) 80 Page 24
283 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. cc av pns21 vvb p-acp dt j-vvn pp-f n1, p-acp po31 j n1, p-acp r-crq dt n1 vbz vvn p-acp po12 n1, n1 np1 crd crd n1 vbb p-acp d n1 p-acp r-crq n2 vvb. (4) part (DIV2) 80 Page 24
284 4. Consider, That the Apostles and Primitive Christians (who surely knew how to pray at Home as well as any of us, 4. Consider, That the Apostles and Primitive Christians (who surely knew how to pray At Home as well as any of us, crd np1, cst dt n2 cc j np1 (r-crq av-j vvd c-crq pc-acp vvi p-acp n1-an c-acp av c-acp d pp-f pno12, (4) part (DIV2) 81 Page 25
285 yet) were very constant at the publick Places of Worship, tho' to the great hazard of their Lives or Liberties for so doing; yet) were very constant At the public Places of Worship, though to the great hazard of their Lives or Liberties for so doing; av) vbdr av j p-acp dt j n2 pp-f n1, cs p-acp dt j n1 pp-f po32 n2 cc n2 p-acp av vdg; (4) part (DIV2) 81 Page 25
286 and left this express Command behind them to all Christians, Not to forsake the Assembling of themselves together. and left this express Command behind them to all Christians, Not to forsake the Assembling of themselves together. cc vvd d j n1 p-acp pno32 p-acp d np1, xx pc-acp vvi dt vvg pp-f px32 av. (4) part (DIV2) 81 Page 25
287 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. xx pc-acp vvi dt j j n2, cs pc-acp vvi n1 (c-acp vbds dt j n1 pp-f dt njpg2 p-acp d n1,) d av-dc pc-acp vvi d j cc j j n1 p-acp po12 j n2 (c-acp vbz av-j dt js pp-f dt n1 p-acp pno12 av,) r-crq d np1 ro-crq pns12 vvb vmb (cc av-j n1) av-j n1 p-acp pno12. (4) part (DIV2) 81 Page 25
288 — But then let me add, — But then let me add, — cc-acp av vvb pno11 vvi, (4) part (DIV2) 81 Page 25
289 5. In the last place, If any well disposed Christians be so ingaged in some needful Business, 5. In the last place, If any well disposed Christians be so engaged in Some needful Business, crd p-acp dt ord n1, cs d av vvn np1 vbi av vvn p-acp d j n1, (4) part (DIV2) 82 Page 25
290 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; cc vhb d j n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp p-acp po32 n2, cst pns32 vmbx vvi dt j j n1 pp-f po12 n1, p-acp j n1; (4) part (DIV2) 82 Page 25
291 and yet have really a due Esteem for it, and would with all their Hearts be daily present at it, did their indispensable Occasions permit them; and yet have really a due Esteem for it, and would with all their Hearts be daily present At it, did their indispensable Occasions permit them; cc av vhi av-j dt j-jn n1 p-acp pn31, cc vmd p-acp d po32 n2 vbb av-j j p-acp pn31, vdd po32 j n2 vvi pno32; (4) part (DIV2) 82 Page 25
292 such, I will presume to say, shall be excused by our gracious Lord, who has declared He will have Mercy (Mercy to our selves, such, I will presume to say, shall be excused by our gracious Lord, who has declared He will have Mercy (Mercy to our selves, d, pns11 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi, vmb vbi vvn p-acp po12 j n1, r-crq vhz vvn pns31 vmb vhi n1 (n1 p-acp po12 n2, (4) part (DIV2) 82 Page 25
293 as well as to others) rather than Sacrifice, St. Matth. 9. 13. Such shall undoubtedly be accepted on the Account of their Wills and real Desires; as well as to Others) rather than Sacrifice, Saint Matthew 9. 13. Such shall undoubtedly be accepted on the Account of their Wills and real Desires; c-acp av c-acp p-acp n2-jn) av-c cs n1, n1 np1 crd crd d vmb av-j vbi vvn p-acp dt vvb pp-f po32 n2 cc j n2; (4) part (DIV2) 82 Page 25
294 and (by the Goodness of our God) in a good measure partake of the benefit of our publick Prayers, and (by the goodness of our God) in a good measure partake of the benefit of our public Prayers, cc (p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1) p-acp dt j n1 vvi pp-f dt n1 pp-f po12 j n2, (4) part (DIV2) 82 Page 25
295 as if themselves had actually been present at them. But for all others, who have not this Necessity to plead for their Absence; as if themselves had actually been present At them. But for all Others, who have not this Necessity to plead for their Absence; c-acp cs px32 vhn av-j vbn j p-acp pno32. cc-acp p-acp d n2-jn, r-crq vhb xx d n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp po32 n1; (4) part (DIV2) 82 Page 25
296 who easily might have been present at the daily Service, had they been really willing, such must not expect to be so excused; who Easily might have been present At the daily Service, had they been really willing, such must not expect to be so excused; r-crq av-j vmd vhi vbn j p-acp dt j n1, vhd pns32 vbn av-j vvg, d vmb xx vvi pc-acp vbi av vvn; (4) part (DIV2) 83 Page 26
297 and therefore, I hope and pray, they will be prevailed with, so to acquit themselves in reference to this Duty, that God may be duly Honor'd by them; and Therefore, I hope and pray, they will be prevailed with, so to acquit themselves in Referente to this Duty, that God may be duly Honoured by them; cc av, pns11 vvb cc vvb, pns32 vmb vbi vvn p-acp, av pc-acp vvi px32 p-acp n1 p-acp d n1, cst np1 vmb vbi av-jn vvn p-acp pno32; (4) part (DIV2) 83 Page 26
298 true Piety and Devotion encouraged and advanced; their own Comfort and Prosperity promoted in this World; true Piety and Devotion encouraged and advanced; their own Comfort and Prosperity promoted in this World; j n1 cc n1 vvn cc vvn; po32 d n1 cc n1 vvn p-acp d n1; (4) part (DIV2) 83 Page 26
299 and their eternal Happiness (by the Mercies of God, and the Merits of his Son) secur'd to them in the next. and their Eternal Happiness (by the mercies of God, and the Merits of his Son) secured to them in the next. cc po32 j n1 (p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1, cc dt n2 pp-f po31 n1) vvn p-acp pno32 p-acp dt ord. (4) part (DIV2) 83 Page 26
300 One word, in the close of all, To you in particular, for whose sakes more immediately your worthy Benefact or has erected this House of Prayer. One word, in the close of all, To you in particular, for whose sakes more immediately your worthy Benefact or has erected this House of Prayer. crd n1, p-acp dt j pp-f d, p-acp pn22 p-acp j, p-acp rg-crq n2 av-dc av-j po22 j n1 cc vhz vvn d n1 pp-f n1. (4) part (DIV2) 84 Page 26
301 You, by his great Bounty, are in a more especial manner devoted to, and engaged in the Service of God; You, by his great Bounty, Are in a more especial manner devoted to, and engaged in the Service of God; pn22, p-acp po31 j n1, vbr p-acp dt av-dc j n1 vvn p-acp, cc vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1; (4) part (DIV2) 85 Page 26
302 you have not the Necessities of this Life to provide for by your Labours, nor the anxious Cares of it to perplex and distract your Thoughts; you have not the Necessities of this Life to provide for by your Labours, nor the anxious Cares of it to perplex and distract your Thoughts; pn22 vhb xx dt n2 pp-f d n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp p-acp po22 n2, ccx dt j n2 pp-f pn31 pc-acp vvi cc vvi po22 n2; (4) part (DIV2) 85 Page 26
303 you have a comfortable Provision made you, by his Piety and Charity, both for your Souls and Bodies. you have a comfortable Provision made you, by his Piety and Charity, both for your Souls and Bodies. pn22 vhb dt j n1 vvd pn22, p-acp po31 n1 cc n1, av-d p-acp po22 n2 cc n2. (4) part (DIV2) 85 Page 26
304 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; vvb av c-crq av-d pn22 vbr vvn av-d p-acp np1 cc pno31, pc-acp vvi dt j vvb pp-f d po31 n1 p-acp pn22, p-acp vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 cc po22 n1; (4) part (DIV2) 86 Page 26
305 particularly by a constant and devout attendance at the Prayers and Sacraments which will be performed in this Place. particularly by a constant and devout attendance At the Prayers and Sacraments which will be performed in this Place. av-j p-acp dt j cc j n1 p-acp dt n2 cc n2 r-crq vmb vbi vvn p-acp d n1. (4) part (DIV2) 86 Page 26
306 Be very careful, I beseech you, to approve your selves Widows indeed, that so you may be worthy of ' that Honor (i. e. Relief and Maintenance, Be very careful, I beseech you, to approve your selves Widows indeed, that so you may be worthy of ' that Honour (i. e. Relief and Maintenance, vbb av j, pns11 vvb pn22, pc-acp vvi po22 n2 n2 av, cst av pn22 vmb vbi j pp-f pn31 d n1 (uh. sy. n1 cc n1, (4) part (DIV2) 87 Page 26
307 as the Original Word often signifies in Scripture) which the Apostle would have to be given to such, in 1 Tim. 5. 3. Honor (i. e. as the Original Word often signifies in Scripture) which the Apostle would have to be given to such, in 1 Tim. 5. 3. Honour (i. e. c-acp dt j-jn n1 av vvz p-acp n1) r-crq dt n1 vmd vhi pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp d, p-acp crd np1 crd crd n1 (uh. sy. (4) part (DIV2) 87 Page 26
308 Relieve) Widows that are Widows indeed. Relieve) Widows that Are Widows indeed. vvb) n2 cst vbr n2 av. (4) part (DIV2) 87 Page 26
309 And who are such, he tells us, v. 5, 7, 10. (And such I hope, And who Are such, he tells us, v. 5, 7, 10. (And such I hope, cc zz vbr d, pns31 vvz pno12, n1 crd, crd, crd (cc d pns11 vvb, (4) part (DIV2) 88 Page 26
310 and heartily pray, All you may be,) She trusteth in God, and continueth in Supplications and Prayers night and day; and heartily pray, All you may be,) She Trusteth in God, and Continueth in Supplications and Prayers night and day; cc av-j vvb, d pn22 vmb vbi,) pns31 vvz p-acp np1, cc vvz p-acp n2 cc n2 n1 cc n1; (4) part (DIV2) 88 Page 27
311 She is blameless, and well reported of for good Works, and has diligently followed every good Work. She is blameless, and well reported of for good Works, and has diligently followed every good Work. pns31 vbz j, cc av vvn pp-f p-acp j vvz, cc vhz av-j vvn d j n1. (4) part (DIV2) 88 Page 27
312 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; d vbz dt n1 pp-f r-crq po22 j-vvn n1, cc (pns11 vvb pc-acp vvi) po22 j n1 av, vvz p-acp pn22, (n1) cst pn22 vbb j cc j p-acp n2 cc n2; (4) part (DIV2) 89 Page 27
313 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. cst po22 n1 vbb j, cc pp-f j n1 (av-jn, p-acp n1, n1, n1, n1, n1 p-acp dt n1, n1 cc n1 p-acp po22 n2 cc p-acp d n2, n2 q-crq av-dc av-j vvi po22 n1;) cc cst pn22 vbb j n2 pp-f d j n1. (4) part (DIV2) 89 Page 27
314 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, av vmb pn22 vvi po22 n2 n2 av, p-acp dt n2 n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po22 n1, dt n1 pp-f po22 n1, dt j n1 pp-f po22 n1, (4) part (DIV2) 90 Page 27
315 and the mighty Encouragement of such Pious and Charitable Acts; and the mighty Encouragement of such Pious and Charitable Acts; cc dt j n1 pp-f d j cc j n2; (4) part (DIV2) 90 Page 27
316 to your own great Comforts whilst you live in this World, and to your eternal Happiness in the World to come. to your own great Comforts while you live in this World, and to your Eternal Happiness in the World to come. p-acp po22 d j n2 cs pn22 vvb p-acp d n1, cc p-acp po22 j n1 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi. (4) part (DIV2) 90 Page 27
317 Which eternal Happiness God, in his due time, make you, and all of us Partakers of, Which Eternal Happiness God, in his due time, make you, and all of us Partakers of, r-crq j n1 np1, p-acp po31 j-jn n1, vvb pn22, cc d pp-f pno12 n2 pp-f, (4) part (DIV2) 91 Page 27
318 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. p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 j-jn n1 np1 np1 po12 n1: p-acp ro-crq, p-acp dt n1 cc j-vvn n1 vbi vvn d n1, n1 cc n1, av cc p-acp av. uh-n. (4) part (DIV2) 91 Page 27
319 For the Direction and Assistance of the more Ignorant, let me here add, For the Direction and Assistance of the more Ignorant, let me Here add, p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt av-dc j, vvb pno11 av vvi, (4) part (DIV2) 92 Page 27
320 '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, pn31|vbz av j cst d n2, c-crq pns32 vvb pc-acp vvi pp-f po12 j n2, vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 c-acp av c-acp dt n1 vvz pc-acp vvi p-acp pn31, cst av pns32 vmb vhi d j n1, (4) part (DIV2) 93 Page 28
321 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; c-acp n2 vvb, pc-acp vvi po32 n2, cc vvi po32 n2 p-acp dt n2 p-acp pno32, p-acp vvg dt n1 pp-f pno32, cc dt n1 pp-f np1; (4) part (DIV2) 93 Page 28
322 humbly and earnestly Begging his Assistance in the Performance of them; humbly and earnestly Begging his Assistance in the Performance of them; av-j cc av-j vvg po31 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno32; (4) part (DIV2) 93 Page 28
323 which may be done, by those who are not better provided, in this, or the like short Prayer following. which may be done, by those who Are not better provided, in this, or the like short Prayer following. r-crq vmb vbi vdn, p-acp d r-crq vbr xx j vvn, p-acp d, cc dt j j n1 vvg. (4) part (DIV2) 93 Page 28
324 Let thy merciful Ears, O Lord, be open to the Prayers of thy humble Servants: Let thy merciful Ears, Oh Lord, be open to the Prayers of thy humble Servants: vvb po21 j n2, uh n1, vbb j p-acp dt n2 pp-f po21 j n2: (4) part (DIV2) 94 Page 28
325 And grant that we may now, and at all times, ask faithfully, and obtain effectually through Iesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Or this. And grant that we may now, and At all times, ask faithfully, and obtain effectually through Iesus christ our Lord. Amen. Or this. cc vvb cst pns12 vmb av, cc p-acp d n2, vvb av-j, cc vvi av-j p-acp np1 np1 po12 n1. uh-n. cc d. (4) part (DIV2) 94 Page 28
326 Most gracious God, who hast commanded us to pray without ceasing, Incline my Heart to this Duty; Most gracious God, who hast commanded us to pray without ceasing, Incline my Heart to this Duty; ds j np1, q-crq vh2 vvn pno12 p-acp vvb p-acp vvg, vvi po11 n1 p-acp d n1; (4) part (DIV2) 96 Page 28
327 and so assist me with thy holy Spirit now and at all times in the Performance of it, that I may so ask that I may receive; and so assist me with thy holy Spirit now and At all times in the Performance of it, that I may so ask that I may receive; cc av vvb pno11 p-acp po21 j n1 av cc p-acp d n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f pn31, cst pns11 vmb av vvi cst pns11 vmb vvi; (4) part (DIV2) 96 Page 28
328 and so hear thy Word that I may practice it; and so hear thy Word that I may practice it; cc av vvb po21 n1 cst pns11 vmb vvi pn31; (4) part (DIV2) 96 Page 28
329 and by these Opportunities (for which I bless thy Name) I may daily more and more improve in Righteousness and true Holiness, and by these Opportunities (for which I bless thy Name) I may daily more and more improve in Righteousness and true Holiness, cc p-acp d n2 (p-acp r-crq pns11 vvb po21 n1) pns11 vmb av-j av-dc cc av-dc vvi p-acp n1 cc j n1, (4) part (DIV2) 96 Page 28
330 until I come to thine everlasting Kingdom, through Iesus Christ my Lord and only Saviour. Amen. until I come to thine everlasting Kingdom, through Iesus christ my Lord and only Saviour. Amen. c-acp pns11 vvb p-acp po21 j n1, p-acp np1 np1 po11 n1 cc j n1. uh-n. (4) part (DIV2) 96 Page 28
331 At the Conclusion of Divine Service, and before thou risest from thy Knees, say to thy self this, or the like short Prayer. At the Conclusion of Divine Service, and before thou risest from thy Knees, say to thy self this, or the like short Prayer. p-acp dt n1 pp-f j-jn n1, cc c-acp pns21 vv2 p-acp po21 n2, vvb p-acp po21 n1 d, cc dt j j n1. (4) part (DIV2) 97 Page 28
332 Lord in Mercy hear our Prayers, and relieve all our Wants. Continue unto us these means of Grace; Lord in Mercy hear our Prayers, and relieve all our Wants. Continue unto us these means of Grace; n1 p-acp n1 vvb po12 n2, cc vvi d po12 vvz. vvb p-acp pno12 d n2 pp-f n1; (4) part (DIV2) 98 Page 28
333 make me, and all that profess thy Name to delight in them, with Reverence and godly Fear to approach unto them, make me, and all that profess thy Name to delight in them, with reverence and godly fear to approach unto them, vvb pno11, cc d cst vvb po21 n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32, p-acp n1 cc j n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno32, (4) part (DIV2) 98 Page 28
334 and always to become better by them, through Iesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Or this. and always to become better by them, through Iesus christ our Lord. Amen. Or this. cc av pc-acp vvi av-jc p-acp pno32, p-acp np1 np1 po12 n1. uh-n. cc d. (4) part (DIV2) 98 Page 28
335 Blessed be thy Name, O God, for this Opportunity of waiting upon thee in thine House; Blessed be thy Name, Oh God, for this Opportunity of waiting upon thee in thine House; vvn vbb po21 n1, uh np1, p-acp d n1 pp-f vvg p-acp pno21 p-acp po21 n1; (4) part (DIV2) 100 Page 28
336 Lord, pardon the Iniquity of my holy Things, and make me a partaker of the Benefit of those Prayers which have been put up unto thee at this time. Lord, pardon the Iniquity of my holy Things, and make me a partaker of the Benefit of those Prayers which have been put up unto thee At this time. n1, vvb dt n1 pp-f po11 j n2, cc vvb pno11 dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f d n2 r-crq vhb vbn vvn a-acp p-acp pno21 p-acp d n1. (4) part (DIV2) 100 Page 28
337 In Mercy continue unto me these Opportunities, and fit me more and more for thy Service here, In Mercy continue unto me these Opportunities, and fit me more and more for thy Service Here, p-acp n1 vvi p-acp pno11 d n2, cc vvb pno11 av-dc cc av-dc p-acp po21 n1 av, (4) part (DIV2) 100 Page 28
338 and for thy Kingdom hereafter, for Iesus Christ his sake. Amen. FINIS. and for thy Kingdom hereafter, for Iesus christ his sake. Amen. FINIS. cc p-acp po21 n1 av, c-acp np1 np1 po31 n1. uh-n. fw-la. (4) part (DIV2) 100 Page 28

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4 0 Hist. Eccles. l. 10. c. 3. Hist. Eccles. l. 10. c. 3. np1 np1 n1 crd sy. crd
9 0 Exod. 30. 15, 16. Exod 30. 15, 16. np1 crd crd, crd
12 0 Godwyn 's Jewish Antiq l. 6. c. 10. And Pool 's Synopsis in loc. Godwin is Jewish Antique l. 6. c. 10. And Pool is Synopsis in loc. np1 vbz np1 np1 n1 crd sy. crd np1 n1 vbz np1 p-acp fw-la.
14 0 So some interpret Ier. 11. 5. and Isa. 26. 10. So Some interpret Jeremiah 11. 5. and Isaiah 26. 10. av d vvb np1 crd crd cc np1 crd crd
16 0 Joh. 2. 16. John 2. 16. np1 crd crd
19 0 Matt. a 1. 12. Matt. a 1. 12. np1 dt crd crd
22 0 So it is to be understood in Isa. 9. 6. Matt. 5. 19. Luke 1. 32, 35, 36. Rev. 19. 13. See Dr. Hammond on Matt. 2. 23. note l. So it is to be understood in Isaiah 9. 6. Matt. 5. 19. Lycia 1. 32, 35, 36. Rev. 19. 13. See Dr. Hammond on Matt. 2. 23. note l. av pn31 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp np1 crd crd np1 crd crd av crd crd, crd, crd n1 crd crd n1 n1 np1 p-acp np1 crd crd n1 n1
44 0 1 Tim. 2. 1, 2. 1 Tim. 2. 1, 2. vvn np1 crd crd, crd
46 0 St. Joh. 9. 31. Saint John 9. 31. n1 np1 crd crd
47 0 1 Tim. 2. 8. 1 Tim. 2. 8. vvn np1 crd crd
48 0 Prov. 15. 8. Curae 15. 8. np1 crd crd
54 0 Rom. 12. 11. Rom. 12. 11. np1 crd crd
55 0 God win 's Jewish Antiquit. l. 2. c. 2. God win is Jewish Antiquity l. 2. c. 2. np1 vvi vbz np1 np1 n1 crd sy. crd
59 0 David, Psal. 95. 6. Solomon, 2 Chron. 6. 13. Daniel, c. 6. v. 10. David, Psalm 95. 6. Solomon, 2 Chronicles 6. 13. daniel, c. 6. v. 10. np1, np1 crd crd np1, crd np1 crd crd np1, sy. crd n1 crd
59 1 St. Stephen, Acts 7. 60. St. Petër, Acts 9. 40. St Paul, Acts 20 36. & 21. 5. Saint Stephen, Acts 7. 60. Saint Petër, Acts 9. 40. Saint Paul, Acts 20 36. & 21. 5. n1 np1, n2 crd crd n1 n1, n2 crd crd np1 np1, n2 crd crd cc crd crd
60 0 Dr. Cave 's Prim. Christ. part. 1. c. 9. Dr. Cave is Prim. christ. part. 1. c. 9. n1 n1 vbz np1 np1. n1. crd sy. crd
61 0 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. np1 fw-fr np1 sy. crd n1 crd np1 fw-la fw-la, n2 fw-la p-acp fw-la fw-la n1 fw-la; fw-la uh fw-la fw-la, fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, av
90 0 2 Chron. 6. 8. 2 Chronicles 6. 8. crd np1 crd crd
91 0 St. Luke 7. 5. Saint Lycia 7. 5. n1 av crd crd
99 0 St. Jam. 5. 16. Saint Jam. 5. 16. n1 np1 crd crd
100 0 Ver. 17, 18. Ver. 17, 18. np1 crd, crd
106 0 Apol. 39. A. Apollinarian 39. A. np1 crd np1
109 0 St. Matt. 18. 19. Saint Matt. 18. 19. n1 np1 crd crd
110 0 NONLATINALPHABET. Epist. ad Ephes. p. 122. . Epistle and Ephesians p. 122. . np1 cc np1 n1 crd
115 0 St. Matt. 18. 20. Saint Matt. 18. 20. n1 np1 crd crd
149 0 St. Luk 11. ver. 9. Saint Luk 11. ver. 9. n1 np1 crd fw-la. crd
151 0 Ver. 13. Ver. 13. np1 crd
174 0 Exod. 3. 5. Exod 3. 5. np1 crd crd
176 0 Ioshua 5. 15. Ioshua 5. 15. np1 crd crd
177 0 V. Pool's Synopsis on Exod. V. Pool's Synopsis on Exod n1 ng1 n1 p-acp np1
178 0 Aynsworth on Exod. 30. 19. Ainsworth on Exod 30. 19. np1 p-acp np1 crd crd
179 0 Mr. Pcole, ut prius. Id. ib. Mr. Pcole, ut prius. Id. ib. n1 np1, fw-la fw-la. np1 n1.
185 0 1 Cor. 11. 10. 1 Cor. 11. 10. vvn np1 crd crd
185 1 Dr. Hammond in loc. note, d. Dr. Hammond in loc. note, d. n1 np1 p-acp fw-la. n1, zz.
188 0 Gen. 18. v. 16, 17. Gen. 18. v. 16, 17. np1 crd n1 crd, crd
191 0 Dr. Cave 's Frim. Christianity, part 1. cap. 6. Dr. Cave is Frim. Christianity, part 1. cap. 6. n1 n1 vbz np1. np1, vvb crd n1. crd
203 0 1 Kings 8. 1 Kings 8. crd n2 crd
216 0 Read the Rules for our more Devout Behaviour in the time of Divine Service in the Church of England. Printed in 1695. Read the Rules for our more Devout Behaviour in the time of Divine Service in the Church of England. Printed in 1695. vvb dt n2 p-acp po12 av-dc j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f j-jn n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. vvn p-acp crd
220 0 The Causes of the Decay of Christian Piety: By the Author of the VVhole Duty of Man, c. 8. The Causes of the Decay of Christian Piety: By the Author of the whole Duty of Man, c. 8. dt n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f njp n1: p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1 pp-f n1, sy. crd
245 0 Dr. Cave in his Prim. Christianity, Part 1. c. 9. Dr. Cave in his Prim. Christianity, Part 1. c. 9. n1 n1 p-acp po31 np1 np1, vvb crd sy. crd
246 0 Hom. 56. tom. 1. p. 623. Hom. 56. tom. 1. p. 623. np1 crd n1. crd n1 crd
252 0 Psal. 42. v. 2. Psalm 42. v. 2. np1 crd n1 crd
252 1 Mal. 1. 13. Malachi 1. 13. np1 crd crd
264 0 St. Luke 2. v. 37. Saint Luke 2. v. 37. n1 zz crd n1 crd
265 0 Acts 2. 45. Acts 2. 45. n2 crd crd
266 0 St. Luke 24. v. 53. Saint Luke 24. v. 53. n1 zz crd n1 crd
267 0 Dr. Hammond Annot. on Acts 1. note, d. Dr. Hammond Annot on Acts 1. note, d. n1 np1 np1 p-acp n2 crd n1, zz.
286 0 Heb. 10. v. 25. Hebrew 10. v. 25. np1 crd n1 crd
300 0 The Widows of the Alms-House, adjoyning to the Chapel. The Widows of the Alms-House, adjoining to the Chapel. dt n2 pp-f dt n1, vvg p-acp dt n1.
307 0 NONLATINALPHABET v. Dr. Hammond on 1 Tim. c. 5. note, d. v. Dr. Hammond on 1 Tim. c. 5. note, d. n1 n1 np1 p-acp crd np1 sy. crd n1, zz.