The description and the benefits of a regular education a sermon preach'd in the Cathedral Church of St. Paul, at the anniversary meeting of the gentlemen educated at St. Paul's School, January 25th 1699/1700 / by Samuel Bradford.
and finally We, who besides our general Obligation as Christians, are now assembled upon a more particular occasion also, to bless God for our Education in a School which bears his Name, where we learn'd,
and finally We, who beside our general Obligation as Christians, Are now assembled upon a more particular occasion also, to bless God for our Education in a School which bears his Name, where we learned,
as many other good Lessons, so particularly those which this great Apostle taught, and were in out Childhood daily exercis'd in reading the Holy Scriptures, in the writing of which our Apostle had so considerable a part.
as many other good Lessons, so particularly those which this great Apostle taught, and were in out Childhood daily exercised in reading the Holy Scriptures, in the writing of which our Apostle had so considerable a part.
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But since that cannot be, I judg'd it might prove both to our Satisfaction and Edification to entertain our selves with meditating upon some of his Words,
But since that cannot be, I judged it might prove both to our Satisfaction and Edification to entertain our selves with meditating upon Some of his Words,
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and those too such, as he might probably have himself utter'd to us if he had been here present with us, exhorting us to continue in the things which we have learn'd, &c.
and those too such, as he might probably have himself uttered to us if he had been Here present with us, exhorting us to continue in the things which we have learned, etc.
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first to attend, and afterwards to assist him in Preaching the Gospel, so finding him extraordinarily qualified, he appointed him to abide at Ephesus, to settle and govern the Church planted there,
First to attend, and afterwards to assist him in Preaching the Gospel, so finding him extraordinarily qualified, he appointed him to abide At Ephesus, to settle and govern the Church planted there,
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And whereas there were certain Seducers started up, whom our Apostle describes, as Men equally vitiated in their Judgments and their Tempers, Men of corrupt Minds, and reprobate concerning the Faith; so in opposition to these,
And whereas there were certain Seducers started up, whom our Apostle describes, as Men equally vitiated in their Judgments and their Tempers, Men of corrupt Minds, and Reprobate Concerning the Faith; so in opposition to these,
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and lastly, The things which thou hast heard of me, among many Witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful Men, who shall be able to teach others also;
and lastly, The things which thou hast herd of me, among many Witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful Men, who shall be able to teach Others also;
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all which Passages, as well as that in our Text, do evidently refer to that Formulary of Faith, call'd by the Writers of the following Ages, The Rule of Faith, which was committed both to those who were enter'd into the Christian Church by Baptism,
all which Passages, as well as that in our Text, do evidently refer to that Formulary of Faith, called by the Writers of the following Ages, The Rule of Faith, which was committed both to those who were entered into the Christian Church by Baptism,
and to the Bishops and Pastors of it at their Ordination, and is the same in effect with that which we now call the Apostles Creed. This especially, with whatsoever other particulars for the farther explication of this Rule of Faith, Timothy had at any time heard and learn'd of St. Paul, or any other of the Apostles, he exhorts him to retain.
and to the Bishops and Pastors of it At their Ordination, and is the same in Effect with that which we now call the Apostles Creed. This especially, with whatsoever other particulars for the farther explication of this Rule of Faith, Timothy had At any time herd and learned of Saint Paul, or any other of the Apostles, he exhorts him to retain.
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but to keep to those Copies which our Translators follow'd, the Word here us'd carries in it a fuller sense, importing that Timothy had not only receiv'd the things here spoken of by hearsay; but been fully inform'd,
but to keep to those Copies which our Translators followed, the Word Here used carries in it a fuller sense, importing that Timothy had not only received the things Here spoken of by hearsay; but been Fully informed,
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but whether one or more it matters not, since the Persons he intimately convers'd with, had been Eye and Ear Witnesses of the things which they taught,
but whither one or more it matters not, since the Persons he intimately conversed with, had been Eye and Ear Witnesses of the things which they taught,
First, The view which they give us of a just and regular Education. Secondly, An Intimation contain'd in them of something necessary on the part of the Learner,
First, The view which they give us of a just and regular Education. Secondly, an Intimation contained in them of something necessary on the part of the Learner,
Thirdly, The great Obligation which such Persons are under, who have been well instructed, and assur'd of those things which they have learn'd, to continue in them.
Thirdly, The great Obligation which such Persons Are under, who have been well instructed, and assured of those things which they have learned, to continue in them.
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He had known, St. Paul tells him, the Holy Scriptures from a Child, no doubt, by the pious care of his Grandmother and Mother, mention'd by our Apostle a little before, where commending the unfeigned Faith, which was in him, he says, that it dwelt first in his Grandmother Lois, and his Mother Eunice, intimating that he deriv'd it from them, not certainly by meer descent,
He had known, Saint Paul tells him, the Holy Scriptures from a Child, no doubt, by the pious care of his Grandmother and Mother, mentioned by our Apostle a little before, where commending the unfeigned Faith, which was in him, he Says, that it dwelled First in his Grandmother Lois, and his Mother Eunice, intimating that he derived it from them, not Certainly by mere descent,
'Tis true, he had a Greek, or Gentile, proselyted, but not circumcis'd, to his Father; by which means he himself was not circumcis'd, till St. Paul from prudent Considerations thought fit to do it,
It's true, he had a Greek, or Gentile, proselyted, but not circumcised, to his Father; by which means he himself was not circumcised, till Saint Paul from prudent Considerations Thought fit to do it,
whilst the Son was in his State of Infancy and Childhood, and not the Mother:) but to make amends for this disadvantage, 'tis likely that both the Mother and Grandmother were the more sedulous in his Instruction.
while the Son was in his State of Infancy and Childhood, and not the Mother:) but to make amends for this disadvantage, it's likely that both the Mother and Grandmother were the more sedulous in his Instruction.
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And that the good Work which they had begun might be effectually carried on, they, having themselves early embrac'd the Christian Doctrine, committed this their Charge to St. Paul, that as soon as he was capable he might attend him,
And that the good Work which they had begun might be effectually carried on, they, having themselves early embraced the Christian Doctrine, committed this their Charge to Saint Paul, that as soon as he was capable he might attend him,
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For altho' the first mention we meet with of him is in that passage of the Acts of the Apostles, where St. Paul is said to have come to Derbe and Lystra, yet 'tis very probable that he had attended the Apostle before that time, from a passage a little before the Text, where St. Paul tells him, that he had fully known, (the word is NONLATINALPHABET which may fairly denote that he had known by attending the Apostle, by seeing, hearing,
For although the First mention we meet with of him is in that passage of the Acts of the Apostles, where Saint Paul is said to have come to Derbe and Lystra, yet it's very probable that he had attended the Apostle before that time, from a passage a little before the Text, where Saint Paul tells him, that he had Fully known, (the word is which may fairly denote that he had known by attending the Apostle, by seeing, hearing,
and observing) his Doctrine, manner of Life, Purpose, Faith, Long-suffering, Patience, Persecutions, Afflictions, which came unto him at Antioch, at Iconium, at Lystra.
and observing) his Doctrine, manner of Life, Purpose, Faith, Long-suffering, Patience, Persecutions, Afflictions, which Come unto him At Antioch, At Iconium, At Lystra.
So that it seems he had been with him at Iconium, before he came to Lystra; and at Antioch, before he was at Iconium. 'Tis likely his Father was now dead,
So that it seems he had been with him At Iconium, before he Come to Lystra; and At Antioch, before he was At Iconium. It's likely his Father was now dead,
one who had himself had the most regular Education, as a Jew, brought up in Jerusalem, at the feet of the great Gamaliel, and taught according to the perfect manner of the law of the Fathers;
one who had himself had the most regular Education, as a Jew, brought up in Jerusalem, At the feet of the great Gamaliel, and taught according to the perfect manner of the law of the Father's;
as he had receiv'd, so he taught the Gospel with Demonstration and Power, endeavouring to propagate the knowledge of it with the most exact fidelity, the most indefatigable Industry,
as he had received, so he taught the Gospel with Demonstration and Power, endeavouring to propagate the knowledge of it with the most exact Fidis, the most indefatigable Industry,
And as the Apostle took him along with him in his Travels, so upon all occasions he exprest the greatest tenderness towards him, stiling him his own Son in the Faith, and his dearly beloved Son; and having at length found him a fit Person, from his own experience,
And as the Apostle took him along with him in his Travels, so upon all occasions he expressed the greatest tenderness towards him, styling him his own Son in the Faith, and his dearly Beloved Son; and having At length found him a fit Person, from his own experience,
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he consecrated him very early to the Work of the Ministry, and appointed him, whilst yet Young, to be Bishop of the Church of Ephesus. This was the Education of Timothy.
he consecrated him very early to the Work of the Ministry, and appointed him, while yet Young, to be Bishop of the Church of Ephesus. This was the Education of Timothy.
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That in the first place Parents, those to whom God hath committed the principal care of their Off-spring, being themselves well instructed, prudent, virtuous and pious, make it their business, from the very dawning of Understanding and Reason, to cultivate and improve the Minds of their Young ones, instilling gradually,
That in the First place Parents, those to whom God hath committed the principal care of their Offspring, being themselves well instructed, prudent, virtuous and pious, make it their business, from the very dawning of Understanding and Reason, to cultivate and improve the Minds of their Young ones, instilling gradually,
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Where both the Parents shall conspire, in carrying on the same design by the same methods, the Child will have an advantage above what Timothy seems to have had in his Childhood:
Where both the Parents shall conspire, in carrying on the same Design by the same methods, the Child will have an advantage above what Timothy seems to have had in his Childhood:
but if either of them shall thorowly do their part, tho' the other should prove more unapt or negligent, we see in this instance, that by God's Blessing it may have it's effect.
but if either of them shall thoroughly do their part, though the other should prove more unapt or negligent, we see in this instance, that by God's Blessing it may have it's Effect.
but commands them to learn of them in silence, and with all subjection; yet we see he commends them for exercising Authority over and teaching their Children.
but commands them to Learn of them in silence, and with all subjection; yet we see he commends them for exercising authority over and teaching their Children.
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as they have opportunity, what becomes them, both by their Instructions, Admonitions, Authority and Example, they take in the assistance of others to complete what they have begun, committing their Children to the care of such choice Persons,
as they have opportunity, what becomes them, both by their Instructions, Admonitions, authority and Exampl, they take in the assistance of Others to complete what they have begun, committing their Children to the care of such choice Persons,
To this purpose, that they send them to well-manag'd Schools, where they may both be confirm'd and improv'd in the Principles and Practice of Virtue and Piety;
To this purpose, that they send them to well-managed Schools, where they may both be confirmed and improved in the Principles and Practice of Virtue and Piety;
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After Children's being continued at School so long, as to answer the ends for which they are sent thither, the next care is to place them under serious and judicious Directors of their following Studies,
After Children's being continued At School so long, as to answer the ends for which they Are sent thither, the next care is to place them under serious and judicious Directors of their following Studies,
or to commit them to such prudent and virtuous Masters, as may Instruct them thorowly in the Arts and Mysteries which shall be found suitable to their Inclinations and Capacities.
or to commit them to such prudent and virtuous Masters, as may Instruct them thoroughly in the Arts and Mysteres which shall be found suitable to their Inclinations and Capacities.
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And whilst they are passing through these several degrees of Education, especial care is to be taken, that they be well grounded in the Principles of Religion, the main and fundamental Articles of Faith and Practice;
And while they Are passing through these several Degrees of Education, especial care is to be taken, that they be well grounded in the Principles of Religion, the main and fundamental Articles of Faith and Practice;
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and taught to understand the plain and practical parts especially of the holy Scriptures; constantly brought to the publick Worship of God, in the Company and under the Inspection of those that have the Charge of them;
and taught to understand the plain and practical parts especially of the holy Scriptures; constantly brought to the public Worship of God, in the Company and under the Inspection of those that have the Charge of them;
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in a word, that they be led gradually into the habitual Practice of all those Instances of Piety and Virtue, which are proper to their Age and Condition.
in a word, that they be led gradually into the habitual Practice of all those Instances of Piety and Virtue, which Are proper to their Age and Condition.
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but Zophar, in the Book of Job, carries the matter farther, when he tells us, that Man is born like a wild asses Colt, which experience confirms, in those especially who are under the disadvantage of a loose or careless Education.
but Zophar, in the Book of Job, carries the matter farther, when he tells us, that Man is born like a wild asses Colt, which experience confirms, in those especially who Are under the disadvantage of a lose or careless Education.
so they are moreover untam'd and fierce, impatient of all restraint, violently bent upon their own will and humor, running wildly from one extravagance to another, to their own Perdition.
so they Are moreover untamed and fierce, impatient of all restraint, violently bent upon their own will and humour, running wildly from one extravagance to Another, to their own Perdition.
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no more than the Seasons of the Year can be recall'd by the careless Husbandman, who has neglected to sow his Seed, in the time appointed by God in Nature.
no more than the Seasons of the Year can be Recalled by the careless Husbandman, who has neglected to sow his Seed, in the time appointed by God in Nature.
whereas by delay it will become extremely hard at least, a great pain and drudgery, if not an insuperable difficulty, to acquire either intellectual or moral Habits. To conclude this particular.
whereas by Delay it will become extremely hard At least, a great pain and drudgery, if not an insuperable difficulty, to acquire either intellectual or moral Habits. To conclude this particular.
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Those who have the charge of Youth, whether Parents or Masters of any sort, should Remember that Providence hath committed them to their care, in order to their present and future welfare,
Those who have the charge of Youth, whither Parents or Masters of any sort, should remember that Providence hath committed them to their care, in order to their present and future welfare,
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Timothy had not only learn'd, but was assur'd; and how was that? No doubt, by a careful observation of the Instructions given him by his Grandmother and Mother in the first place;
Timothy had not only learned, but was assured; and how was that? No doubt, by a careful observation of the Instructions given him by his Grandmother and Mother in the First place;
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It was for want of this, that some in the Apostles days fell under the Character he gives in this Chapter, of such as are ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the Truth.
It was for want of this, that Some in the Apostles days fell under the Character he gives in this Chapter, of such as Are ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the Truth.
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Such indeed was the Evidence given to Timothy of the Truth of those things which he had learn'd, that nothing but Application and Reflection, attended with Integrity of Mind, could be wanting to render him fully assur'd. The Scriptures of the Old Testament, which he had known from a Child, do give so full and pregnant Evidence to the truth of Christianity, the Law and the Prophets were so perfectly fulfill'd by our blessed Saviour in the dispensation of the Gospel, that a right understanding of both,
Such indeed was the Evidence given to Timothy of the Truth of those things which he had learned, that nothing but Application and Reflection, attended with Integrity of Mind, could be wanting to render him Fully assured. The Scriptures of the Old Testament, which he had known from a Child, do give so full and pregnant Evidence to the truth of Christianity, the Law and the prophets were so perfectly fulfilled by our blessed Saviour in the Dispensation of the Gospel, that a right understanding of both,
And St. Paul, of whose ability, probity, and good-will towards him, Timothy had such abundant Evidence, could add over and above, such Testimony to the truth of the Doctrine which he Preach'd, that nothing beyond it could be desir'd.
And Saint Paul, of whose ability, probity, and goodwill towards him, Timothy had such abundant Evidence, could add over and above, such Testimony to the truth of the Doctrine which he Preached, that nothing beyond it could be desired.
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nor glory in the regularity of their Education, till they are conscious of having perform'd their own part, in receiving and thorowly digesting what has been taught them.
nor glory in the regularity of their Education, till they Are conscious of having performed their own part, in receiving and thoroughly digesting what has been taught them.
Before I leave this Head, I shall only take notice of that dangerous Caution of the Church of Rome, whereby it's Members are restrain'd from examining the Principles of their Religion,
Before I leave this Head, I shall only take notice of that dangerous Caution of the Church of Rome, whereby it's Members Are restrained from examining the Principles of their Religion,
nay, are moreover forbid to read, and consequently to know the Holy Scriptures, not only whilst Children, but even when arriv'd at years of Understanding and Discretion.
nay, Are moreover forbid to read, and consequently to know the Holy Scriptures, not only while Children, but even when arrived At Years of Understanding and Discretion.
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Nothing certainly but consciousness of guilt could ever have induc'd that Church to take this scandalous course, whereby however it may prevail with its Members to believe, it can never render them assur'd of those things which they have learn'd.
Nothing Certainly but consciousness of guilt could ever have induced that Church to take this scandalous course, whereby however it may prevail with its Members to believe, it can never render them assured of those things which they have learned.
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and in that case, supposing them truly honest, there can be no question, but that God by his good Providence will take care that they be competently instructed;
and in that case, supposing them truly honest, there can be no question, but that God by his good Providence will take care that they be competently instructed;
But after all, the great and necessary Truths of Religion are so intelligible, and so plainly express'd in the Holy Scriptures, and a great part of those sacred Writings are so evidently calculated for the use of all sorts and conditions of Men, that those who are blest with the means which we enjoy, may by a tolerable diligence and application, such as they use in all other cases of concernment, not only learn, but attain to a reasonable assurance of what they have learn'd.
But After all, the great and necessary Truths of Religion Are so intelligible, and so plainly expressed in the Holy Scriptures, and a great part of those sacred Writings Are so evidently calculated for the use of all sorts and conditions of Men, that those who Are blessed with the means which we enjoy, may by a tolerable diligence and application, such as they use in all other cases of concernment, not only Learn, but attain to a reasonable assurance of what they have learned.
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Thirdly, The great Obligation such Persons are under, who have been well instructed, and assur'd of those things which they have learn'd, to continue in them.
Thirdly, The great Obligation such Persons Are under, who have been well instructed, and assured of those things which they have learned, to continue in them.
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This St. Paul urges upon Timothy; Continue thou in the things which thou hast learn'd, &c, And certainly the Obligation is as great as is possible, both in gratitude to Almighty God,
This Saint Paul urges upon Timothy; Continue thou in the things which thou hast learned, etc., And Certainly the Obligation is as great as is possible, both in gratitude to Almighty God,
Next to our being made after the image of God, and our being restor'd to a capacity of recovering the Divine Image and favour by Jesus Christ, is the Blessing of a good Education, the having had wise and good Parents for the Instruments of our coming into the World,
Next to our being made After the image of God, and our being restored to a capacity of recovering the Divine Image and favour by jesus christ, is the Blessing of a good Education, the having had wise and good Parents for the Instruments of our coming into the World,
These are the proper and likely means of informing the Judgment aright, of rectifying the Temper of the Soul, of repairing the Image of God upon the Mind, of bringing Men to a due knowledge of themselves and their main end,
These Are the proper and likely means of informing the Judgement aright, of rectifying thee Temper of the Soul, of repairing the Image of God upon the Mind, of bringing Men to a due knowledge of themselves and their main end,
And surely they are greatly indebted to God, who are favour'd with such Advantages, especially considering that they are the Effects of his meer bounty, not our own choice.
And surely they Are greatly indebted to God, who Are favoured with such Advantages, especially considering that they Are the Effects of his mere bounty, not our own choice.
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For 'tis he alone who can appoint what Parents we shall be born of, 'tis by his Providence that our Masters and Governors, those who have the charge of our younger Years are assign'd to us.
For it's he alone who can appoint what Parents we shall be born of, it's by his Providence that our Masters and Governors, those who have the charge of our younger years Are assigned to us.
Parents and Masters deserve a thankful acknowledgment, and ingenuous requital from those who have been the Subjects of their tenderness and care, which is such as we cannot be thorowly sensible of till we our selves become Parents and Masters to others.
Parents and Masters deserve a thankful acknowledgment, and ingenuous requital from those who have been the Subject's of their tenderness and care, which is such as we cannot be thoroughly sensible of till we our selves become Parents and Masters to Others.
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Then, if we discharge our duty faithfully, we best know, because we feel, the weight and trouble of such a Trust. It should therefore be one of the greatest Pleasures of our Souls,
Then, if we discharge our duty faithfully, we best know, Because we feel, the weight and trouble of such a Trust. It should Therefore be one of the greatest Pleasures of our Souls,
'Tis true, if we are not first duly thankful to Almighty God, our first and chief Benefactor, upon this account, 'tis not likely we should be so to his Instruments:
It's true, if we Are not First duly thankful to Almighty God, our First and chief Benefactor, upon this account, it's not likely we should be so to his Instruments:
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And if neither of these will work upon our Ingenuity, there is yet another which may move us from the principle of self Love, for III. Such Persons are farther oblig'd in kindness and justice to themselves.
And if neither of these will work upon our Ingenuity, there is yet Another which may move us from the principle of self Love, for III. Such Persons Are farther obliged in kindness and Justice to themselves.
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than to follow the Instructions which have been early given us, and frequently inculcated upon us, which we our selves have been made to understand and approve,
than to follow the Instructions which have been early given us, and frequently inculcated upon us, which we our selves have been made to understand and approve,
Whereas on the other Hand, we cannot forsake the Instructions of our Youth, nor depart from the good Ways in which we have been us'd to walk, without contradicting our own Judgments, offering violence to our Consciences, disturbing the Peace of our Souls,
Whereas on the other Hand, we cannot forsake the Instructions of our Youth, nor depart from the good Ways in which we have been used to walk, without contradicting our own Judgments, offering violence to our Consciences, disturbing the Peace of our Souls,
As the Exhortation was here given to Timothy, Bishop of the Church of Ephesus; so it concerns all the Bishops and Pastors of the Church in every Age, to continue in the things which they have learn'd and been assur'd of.
As the Exhortation was Here given to Timothy, Bishop of the Church of Ephesus; so it concerns all the Bishops and Pastors of the Church in every Age, to continue in the things which they have learned and been assured of.
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The Special Occasion of this Admonition, as I observ'd before, was the starting up of some false and dangerous Teachers, who endeavour'd to corrupt both the Faith and Manners of Christians.
The Special Occasion of this Admonition, as I observed before, was the starting up of Some false and dangerous Teachers, who endeavoured to corrupt both the Faith and Manners of Christians.
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in like manner these also resisted the Truth, who were, as he adds, Evil Men and Seducers, deceiving and being deceived. And I am afraid there is too much Occasion upon the same Account,
in like manner these also resisted the Truth, who were, as he adds, Evil Men and Seducers, deceiving and being deceived. And I am afraid there is too much Occasion upon the same Account,
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There are arisen up amongst us, Men of corrupt Minds, and Reprobate concerning the Faith, Men that have presum'd boldly and wantonly to dispute against the antiently receiv'd and establish'd Doctrines of Christianity, making their shallow Conceptions the Measure of divine Revelation,
There Are arisen up among us, Men of corrupt Minds, and Reprobate Concerning the Faith, Men that have presumed boldly and wantonly to dispute against the anciently received and established Doctrines of Christianity, making their shallow Conceptions the Measure of divine Revelation,
who having first deviated from the Practice of Christianity, accounting its Rules of Life and manners too strict, are forc'd afterwards for the ease of their minds to throw off it's very Principles too;
who having First deviated from the Practice of Christianity, accounting its Rules of Life and manners too strict, Are forced afterwards for the ease of their minds to throw off it's very Principles too;
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in a word, who not only like those of whom St. Paul complains in this Chapter, have denyed the Power; but also lay'd aside the very form of Godliness, who have in effect renounc'd their Baptism,
in a word, who not only like those of whom Saint Paul complains in this Chapter, have denied the Power; but also laid aside the very from of Godliness, who have in Effect renounced their Baptism,
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We have learn'd, and upon good grounds been assur'd of the things which we profess, we know of whom we have learn'd them, namely of the Inspir'd Penmen of the holy Scriptures, those sacred Books which we have taken as the Rule of our Faith and Practice and Doctrine,
We have learned, and upon good grounds been assured of the things which we profess, we know of whom we have learned them, namely of the Inspired Penmen of the holy Scriptures, those sacred Books which we have taken as the Rule of our Faith and Practice and Doctrine,
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and from which, thorowly consider'd, we have wherewith to stop the Mouths of all gainsayers. II. I may apply the same Admonition to all of us, as Christians.
and from which, thoroughly considered, we have wherewith to stop the Mouths of all gainsayers. II I may apply the same Admonition to all of us, as Christians.
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It is our duty as such firmly to adhere to the Form of Sound Words deliver'd to us at our Baptism, and to be true and faithful to the solemn Vow and Promise then made in our Names, which those of us who are come to years of Discretion, have,
It is our duty as such firmly to adhere to the From of Found Words Delivered to us At our Baptism, and to be true and faithful to the solemn Voelli and Promise then made in our Names, which those of us who Are come to Years of Discretion, have,
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We know of whom we have learn'd these things, namely of our blessed Saviour and his Apostles, by the help of those sacred Books which lie open before us,
We know of whom we have learned these things, namely of our blessed Saviour and his Apostles, by the help of those sacred Books which lie open before us,
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for our constant instruction and direction, and in the due use of which, we may arrive to a well grounded assurance, upon the same Principles and Reasons upon which Timothy was assur'd of what he had learn'd. 'Tis to be hoped we have all of us been carefully instructed in them from our Childhood,
for our constant instruction and direction, and in the due use of which, we may arrive to a well grounded assurance, upon the same Principles and Reasons upon which Timothy was assured of what he had learned. It's to be hoped we have all of us been carefully instructed in them from our Childhood,
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and it becomes us to make them our daily Study, that by a thorough acquaintance with them, we may be fortifyed against all the attempts of such as would either shock our Belief, or vitiate our Practice. III. Let me in the last place apply this Admonition to those of us, who have had our Education at St. Paul 's School.
and it becomes us to make them our daily Study, that by a thorough acquaintance with them, we may be fortified against all the attempts of such as would either shock our Belief, or vitiate our Practice. III. Let me in the last place apply this Admonition to those of us, who have had our Education At Saint Paul is School.
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so by the faithful and diligent management of it's worthy Overseers, the Worshipful Company of Mercers, it has been constantly blest with a succession of excellent Masters, Persons eminently skill'd in their Profession,
so by the faithful and diligent management of it's worthy Overseers, the Worshipful Company of Mercers, it has been constantly blessed with a succession of excellent Masters, Persons eminently skilled in their Profession,
There we daily read the Holy Scriptures, and were frequently Catechis'd, according to that form of sound Words, which our Church hath appointed for that use.
There we daily read the Holy Scriptures, and were frequently Catechised, according to that from of found Words, which our Church hath appointed for that use.
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Devotions to Almighty God, rendering thanks to him for his Blessings, and asking of him such good things as were suitable to our occasions and circumstances.
Devotions to Almighty God, rendering thanks to him for his Blessings, and asking of him such good things as were suitable to our occasions and Circumstances.
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finally, so shall we best express and testifie our real Gratitude to Almighty God, and comply with the main design of our present assembling, which is by making this our publick acknowledgment, to put our selves in mind of the Obligations we are under.
finally, so shall we best express and testify our real Gratitude to Almighty God, and comply with the main Design of our present assembling, which is by making this our public acknowledgment, to put our selves in mind of the Obligations we Are under.
