A sermon preached in the Cathedral Church of Durham upon the revival of the ancient laudable practice of that, and some other cathedrals, in having sermons on Wednesdays and Fridays, during Advent and Lent / by D.G. ...
A SERMON PREACHED IN THE CATHEDRAL CHURCH OF DURHAM, ON DECEMBER the 2d. 1685. Being the first Wednesday in Advent. ROM. XIII. 11. And that knowing the time, &c. unto the end of the, &c. THE late Restauration of the weekly Sacrament, in this and other Cathedrals, may very well be attended on, by the present Religious and laudable Custom which we are now reviving, i. e. Sermons twice a Week (on Wednesdays and Fridays) during Advent and Lent: That the Instruction from the Pulpit may be proportionable to the Devotion of those Seasons, which ought among all good Christians to be extraordinary;
A SERMON PREACHED IN THE CATHEDRAL CHURCH OF DURHAM, ON DECEMBER the 2d. 1685. Being the First Wednesday in Advent. ROM. XIII. 11. And that knowing the time, etc. unto the end of thee, etc. THE late Restauration of the weekly Sacrament, in this and other Cathedrals, may very well be attended on, by the present Religious and laudable Custom which we Are now reviving, i. e. Sermons twice a Week (on Wednesdays and Fridays) during Advent and Lent: That the Instruction from the Pulpit may be proportionable to the Devotion of those Seasons, which ought among all good Christians to be extraordinary;
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they being peculiarly destined by the Church to works of Piety, and very particularly to the exercises of Repentance, to dispose and fit us for the due Celebration of those great and high Festivities, our Saviours Birth and Resurrection;
they being peculiarly destined by the Church to works of Piety, and very particularly to the exercises of Repentance, to dispose and fit us for the due Celebration of those great and high Festivities, our Saviors Birth and Resurrection;
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If all Religious and Commendable Customs, which the Church did once enjoy, and still wishes for, were not immediatly restored after so dismal a time of Violence, Sacriledge and Confusion, it ought to be no great matter of Admiration.
If all Religious and Commendable Customs, which the Church did once enjoy, and still wishes for, were not immediately restored After so dismal a time of Violence, Sacrilege and Confusion, it ought to be no great matter of Admiration.
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It may rather afford some cause of wonder, that for the first Twenty years there should be made any Progress at all towards restoring such good Customs, whereof some men could hardly endure the very name.
It may rather afford Some cause of wonder, that for the First Twenty Years there should be made any Progress At all towards restoring such good Customs, whereof Some men could hardly endure the very name.
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'Twas well that we could be permitted at first to injoy a Christmas without an Advent, and an Easter without a Lent, the Holy Festivals themselves, without the seasons allotted for preparation.
'Twas well that we could be permitted At First to enjoy a Christmas without an Advent, and an Easter without a Lent, the Holy Festivals themselves, without the seasons allotted for preparation.
When the Holy Sacrament had not been administred in most places for Fifteen years together, it ought to be esteemed a mighty matter to have it Administred once a Month in a Cathedral.
When the Holy Sacrament had not been administered in most places for Fifteen Years together, it ought to be esteemed a mighty matter to have it Administered once a Monn in a Cathedral.
But Blessed be the name of the Eternal God, these two or three last years have not only produced an advantagious Revolution for all Christendome, which should fill all the Churches thereof with Te Deums, but particularly for our own Church and Kingdom, by frustrating those fears and jealousies, which had almost intoxicated the Nation,
But Blessed be the name of the Eternal God, these two or three last Years have not only produced an advantageous Revolution for all Christendom, which should fill all the Churches thereof with To Deums, but particularly for our own Church and Kingdom, by frustrating those fears and jealousies, which had almost intoxicated the nation,
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Insomuch that I'le make bold to say, and deliver my Conscience, It is like to be the fault of the People rather than the Prince, if both do not flourish more than they have done in former Ages.
Insomuch that I'll make bold to say, and deliver my Conscience, It is like to be the fault of the People rather than the Prince, if both do not flourish more than they have done in former Ages.
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For if God gives us the Grace, according to the liberty granted us by an Indulgent Soveraign, to live up to the height of our establish'd Religion, in such sort, that it may once appear with due Lustre;
For if God gives us the Grace, according to the liberty granted us by an Indulgent Sovereign, to live up to the height of our established Religion, in such sort, that it may once appear with due Lustre;
Priests becoming generally Exemplary for Holiness, and diligent in their Office, by keeping close to the Rules of the Common Prayer Book, and above all, laying out their endeavours in training up the young generation in such sound Principles of Loyalty and Religion,
Priests becoming generally Exemplary for Holiness, and diligent in their Office, by keeping close to the Rules of the Common Prayer Book, and above all, laying out their endeavours in training up the young generation in such found Principles of Loyalty and Religion,
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as to give (at last) an infallible demonstration, That an exact obedience to our Mother, is the surest and most expeditious course to produce the best Christians, and best Subjects;
as to give (At last) an infallible demonstration, That an exact Obedience to our Mother, is the Surest and most expeditious course to produce the best Christians, and best Subject's;
we may be (by Gods Blessing) fixed on so sure a foundation, as that none of our Adversaries on either hand will be able either to undermine or overthrow us.
we may be (by God's Blessing) fixed on so sure a Foundation, as that none of our Adversaries on either hand will be able either to undermine or overthrow us.
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A Digression, but very necessary to obviate that Hereditary Disease of the People of England (which God deliver us from) an aptitude not only to entertain,
A Digression, but very necessary to obviate that Hereditary Disease of the People of England (which God deliver us from) an aptitude not only to entertain,
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Our two most Reverend Metropolitans, and other Fathers of the Church, as well as our own Right Reverend Diocesan, seem to have well considered the bettering of our Circumstances, by obliging us not only to more frequent Communion, but putting us in a way to communicate, especially at the two great Festivals before mentioned, with greater Profit, more Devotion, through Examination and due Preparation.
Our two most Reverend Metropolis, and other Father's of the Church, as well as our own Right Reverend Diocesan, seem to have well considered the bettering of our circumstances, by obliging us not only to more frequent Communion, but putting us in a Way to communicate, especially At the two great Festivals before mentioned, with greater Profit, more Devotion, through Examination and due Preparation.
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To all which pious Christian ends and purposes, a Course of Sermons in Lent and Advent, prudently contrived, according to the Religious Example of our Forefathers,
To all which pious Christian ends and Purposes, a Course of Sermons in Lent and Advent, prudently contrived, according to the Religious Exampl of our Forefathers,
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and Commands of Authority at present, may in all probability so much contribute, that I fear those will deserve much Blame, who shall not heartily concur with so Edifying a design and imployment.
and Commands of authority At present, may in all probability so much contribute, that I Fear those will deserve much Blame, who shall not heartily concur with so Edifying a Design and employment.
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or else to send some, one at least of their Families, to partake of this Christian and well designed method of Devotion and Instruction, whereunto I do in the Name of God invite them by this honest and well meant Address, preparatory to the Subject I have chosen to discourse on, which is part of one of the Scriptures proper to the Season,
or Else to send Some, one At least of their Families, to partake of this Christian and well designed method of Devotion and Instruction, whereunto I do in the Name of God invite them by this honest and well meant Address, preparatory to the Subject I have chosen to discourse on, which is part of one of the Scriptures proper to the Season,
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whereby we are Exhorted to arise from sleep, on consideration of the unseasonableness and unsuitableness of a drowsie stupid Condition, in respect both of our State and Duty.
whereby we Are Exhorted to arise from sleep, on consideration of the unseasonableness and unsuitableness of a drowsy stupid Condition, in respect both of our State and Duty.
An Exhortation, and the Reason of that Exhortation. The Exhortation is, To arise from Sleep. The Reason or Ground from whence this Exhortation is drawn, is the season or opportunity;
an Exhortation, and the Reason of that Exhortation. The Exhortation is, To arise from Sleep. The Reason or Ground from whence this Exhortation is drawn, is the season or opportunity;
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You see plainly this Exhortation [ To arise from Sleep ] to be a necessary Consequent from the Antecedent Proposition, [ Our Salvation is nearer than when we believed.
You see plainly this Exhortation [ To arise from Sleep ] to be a necessary Consequent from the Antecedent Proposition, [ Our Salvation is nearer than when we believed.
I begin with the first Proposition, Our Salvation, &c. and here we must 1. Enquire of the true meaning of the Words. 2. How it avails to bring in the Conclusion.
I begin with the First Proposition, Our Salvation, etc. and Here we must 1. Inquire of the true meaning of the Words. 2. How it avails to bring in the Conclusion.
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For before, they were in the Night of Ignorance, under the dark Cloud of Ceremonies, which the bright Morning-Star Christ Jesus dispell'd at his Rising;
For before, they were in the Night of Ignorance, under the dark Cloud of Ceremonies, which the bright Morning-Star christ jesus dispelled At his Rising;
Abolishing all the Pharisaical Traditions, purging Judaical Errors, and freeing them from their sins. And this Opinion in it self carries a Truth, but not the whole Truth.
Abolishing all the Pharisaical Traditions, purging Judaical Errors, and freeing them from their Sins. And this Opinion in it self carries a Truth, but not the Whole Truth.
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And as our Right Honourable and Reverend Diocesan hath provided that this Advent shall be the most Religious Advent that hath been kept in this Church these Five and Forty Years;
And as our Right Honourable and Reverend Diocesan hath provided that this Advent shall be the most Religious Advent that hath been kept in this Church these Five and Forty years;
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I shall take care, by Gods Assistance, as much as in me lies, (and I desire you all in Gods Name to join with me herein), that the approaching Feasts may be the most Holy Christmas.
I shall take care, by God's Assistance, as much as in me lies, (and I desire you all in God's Name to join with me herein), that the approaching Feasts may be the most Holy Christmas.
so also to the beginning of that Life, in which they shall receive their Reward, through the Mercy of Christ, according to their Works, that is, Eternal Happiness.
so also to the beginning of that Life, in which they shall receive their Reward, through the Mercy of christ, according to their Works, that is, Eternal Happiness.
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well promoted on with hope of Victory? So it is vile cowardice in a Christian Soldier to lose the Victory, only by not fighting, being urged to it with an assurance of Conquest.
well promoted on with hope of Victory? So it is vile cowardice in a Christian Soldier to loose the Victory, only by not fighting, being urged to it with an assurance of Conquest.
Will any refuse Gold, refuse a Crown? Behold ye Romans, (might St. Paul have said) the happiness of your Estate; your Battel is almost finished; your Victory is certain;
Will any refuse Gold, refuse a Crown? Behold you Roman, (might Saint Paul have said) the happiness of your Estate; your Battle is almost finished; your Victory is certain;
and we are not probably, if we consider the course of Nature, far from that dreadful Moment, &c. It does behove us to arise therefore from sleep, to awaken and lift up our eyes towards Heaven, where there is a better Inheritance of Eternal Bliss prepared by Christ Jesus for all those that diligently wait for him.
and we Are not probably, if we Consider the course of Nature, Far from that dreadful Moment, etc. It does behove us to arise Therefore from sleep, to awaken and lift up our eyes towards Heaven, where there is a better Inheritance of Eternal Bliss prepared by christ jesus for all those that diligently wait for him.
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The Philosopher observes, that those Motions which are swiftest in the beginning, and slow towards the end, are violent Motions from some Terrene extrinsical Principle;
The Philosopher observes, that those Motions which Are swiftest in the beginning, and slow towards the end, Are violent Motions from Some Terrene extrinsical Principle;
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Who knows whether he may live to see the next day, the next hour, the next moment? and if we neglect the first opportunity, God alone knows whether he may ever grant us a second:
Who knows whither he may live to see the next day, the next hour, the next moment? and if we neglect the First opportunity, God alone knows whither he may ever grant us a second:
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and walk while we have the light, lest darkness come upon us, Joh. 12. 35. By no means neglecting the Counsel of St. Paul, to do good while we have opportunity, Gal. 6. 10. Seeing our Salvation draweth near, let us arise from sleep,
and walk while we have the Light, lest darkness come upon us, John 12. 35. By no means neglecting the Counsel of Saint Paul, to do good while we have opportunity, Gal. 6. 10. Seeing our Salvation draws near, let us arise from sleep,
The first sleep, which is the sleep of nature, is sometimes taken for the sleep of Death figuratively, 1 Thes. 4. 13. I would not have you ignorant, Brethren, concerning those that are asleep, i. e. dead:
The First sleep, which is the sleep of nature, is sometime taken for the sleep of Death figuratively, 1 Thebes 4. 13. I would not have you ignorant, Brothers, Concerning those that Are asleep, i. e. dead:
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Of this sleep the Wiseman complains, Pro. 6. 9. How long wilt thou sleep, O sluggard? when wilt thou arise out of thy sleep? And which is the sleep which the Apostle here means, from which it is high time to arise;
Of this sleep the Wiseman complains, Pro 6. 9. How long wilt thou sleep, Oh sluggard? when wilt thou arise out of thy sleep? And which is the sleep which the Apostle Here means, from which it is high time to arise;
and walk honestly as in the day (as our Apostle expresses it); not in rioting and drunkenness, not in chambering and wantonness, not in strife and envying,
and walk honestly as in the day (as our Apostle Expresses it); not in rioting and Drunkenness, not in chambering and wantonness, not in strife and envying,
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viz. Heathens, Jews, Atheists, Hereticks (and Schismaticks) who may be truly said to sleep in utramque aurem, soundly without the least interruption, their whole Life indeed being but one intire act of sleep;
viz. heathens, jews, Atheists, Heretics (and Schismatics) who may be truly said to sleep in utramque Ear, soundly without the least interruption, their Whole Life indeed being but one entire act of sleep;
I shall rather enquire within the Church among Professors of our own Religion, for some of those sleepers my Text aims at, where it is notorious we may find too great a number, who can thus sleep,
I shall rather inquire within the Church among Professors of our own Religion, for Some of those sleepers my Text aims At, where it is notorious we may find too great a number, who can thus sleep,
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nay, become daily worse men, more and more vile, lewd and stupid, to the reproach of Christianity, in the very midst of the Glorious Light of the most purely Reformed Church in the whole World in point of Doctrine, Discipline, and Worship.
nay, become daily Worse men, more and more vile, lewd and stupid, to the reproach of Christianity, in the very midst of the Glorious Light of the most purely Reformed Church in the Whole World in point of Doctrine, Discipline, and Worship.
'Tis certain every unregenerate Man, every impenitent Sinner, whosoever is under the power of any Lust of Flesh or Spirit, every one that is not awakened into so serious a sense of his Duty,
It's certain every unregenerate Man, every impenitent Sinner, whosoever is under the power of any Lust of Flesh or Spirit, every one that is not awakened into so serious a sense of his Duty,
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as sincerely and faithfully to oppose sin, and to pursue vertue, faithfully using the means which God affords him to mortify his corrupt Nature (whereof a devout respect to this season of Advent, may be an especial one) and to revive and strengthen Grace in his Soul, is I say such a Sleeper, a sound sleeper in sin and security,
as sincerely and faithfully to oppose since, and to pursue virtue, faithfully using the means which God affords him to mortify his corrupt Nature (whereof a devout respect to this season of Advent, may be an especial one) and to revive and strengthen Grace in his Soul, is I say such a Sleeper, a found sleeper in since and security,
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And faithfully and wisely imploy and improve these few last minutes in Devotion and the exercises of Repentance, remembring that he is just ready to launch forth into the Ocean of Eternity.
And faithfully and wisely employ and improve these few last minutes in Devotion and the exercises of Repentance, remembering that he is just ready to launch forth into the Ocean of Eternity.
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As the Tree falls (let us seasonably consider) so it lies. And, The Grave (which is in a manner ready open to receive the old Man) is no place for Repentance.
As the Tree falls (let us seasonably Consider) so it lies. And, The Grave (which is in a manner ready open to receive the old Man) is no place for Repentance.
The hoary Head, which is a Crown of Glory, when it is found in the way of Righteousness (and a mighty Aggravation of sin when it is met with in the way of vice) ought to be a serious Monitor,
The hoary Head, which is a Crown of Glory, when it is found in the Way of Righteousness (and a mighty Aggravation of since when it is met with in the Way of vice) ought to be a serious Monitor,
As they have been laden with sin and iniquity in this life, let them assure themselves, that without a speedy and hearty Conversion unto God, they will in the other World be certainly laden with punishment.
As they have been laden with since and iniquity in this life, let them assure themselves, that without a speedy and hearty Conversion unto God, they will in the other World be Certainly laden with punishment.
If this does not suffice to awaken the old man, dead in Trespasses and Sins, I shall only mind him, That he above all others ought to have the sound of the last Trump always in his Ears, surgite mortui, arise ye dead.
If this does not suffice to awaken the old man, dead in Trespasses and Sins, I shall only mind him, That he above all Others ought to have the found of the last Trump always in his Ears, surgite Deads, arise you dead.
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The young man in the heat of his youth, and the midst of all his extravagance, has sundry and great obligations to improve this season to reform his Life,
The young man in the heat of his youth, and the midst of all his extravagance, has sundry and great obligations to improve this season to reform his Life,
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And the number of those that are suddenly snatched away in the midst of their heady and unadvised Courses, do far exceed those who finish their Course,
And the number of those that Are suddenly snatched away in the midst of their heady and unadvised Courses, do Far exceed those who finish their Course,
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As there is nothing more offensive to him (and more preposterous in it self) than to spend the Candle of our youth (our Health and Strength) in the Service of the Devil,
As there is nothing more offensive to him (and more preposterous in it self) than to spend the Candle of our youth (our Health and Strength) in the Service of the devil,
Having dispatch'd what I propounded to discourse on, give me leave a little farther to improve what I have said, by applying the same more particularly to our newbegun undertaking;
Having dispatched what I propounded to discourse on, give me leave a little farther to improve what I have said, by applying the same more particularly to our newbegun undertaking;
'Tis probable that the contempt of Lent carried away the greatest part of the Devotion of Easter; and the non-observance of the present season call'd Advent, occasion'd much of the Extravagancy (and Debauchery I fear sometimes) of Christmas.
It's probable that the contempt of Lent carried away the greatest part of the Devotion of Easter; and the nonobservance of the present season called Advent, occasioned much of the Extravagancy (and Debauchery I Fear sometime) of Christmas.
If we are firm Friends to the Church, let us be hearty Lovers of its Festivals; (the best and most forcible Witnesses of Ancient Truth) And if we are indeed hearty Lovers of its Festivals, let us not be Enemies to those Means and Methods which the Church judgeth helpful to the due observation of them.
If we Are firm Friends to the Church, let us be hearty Lovers of its Festivals; (the best and most forcible Witnesses of Ancient Truth) And if we Are indeed hearty Lovers of its Festivals, let us not be Enemies to those Means and Methods which the Church Judgeth helpful to the due observation of them.
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and consequently when the Church encreases her Devotions in Publick, (as she doth at this Instant) for her Children to enlarge their private and more particular Exercises in the Closet:
and consequently when the Church increases her Devotions in Public, (as she does At this Instant) for her Children to enlarge their private and more particular Exercises in the Closet:
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And when both do thus Religiously exceed, it is very accountable in Ministers to add to their Labours, (as we do at this time) by quickening People to the diligent Discharge of the present duties incumbent on them;
And when both do thus Religiously exceed, it is very accountable in Ministers to add to their Labours, (as we do At this time) by quickening People to the diligent Discharge of the present duties incumbent on them;
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and instructing them, in the right manner, how to perform them to their Spiritual Advantage. It must be confessed, That there has been a lamentable abuse even of Sermons;
and instructing them, in the right manner, how to perform them to their Spiritual Advantage. It must be confessed, That there has been a lamentable abuse even of Sermons;
and the multiplicity of them (as the matter has been ordered) hath in some sort prov'd a grievance; (for some have been set up purposely to fight against the Church.) As the Pulpit has been used oftentimes (possibly to this very day) to insinuate Sedition,
and the Multiplicity of them (as the matter has been ordered) hath in Some sort proved a grievance; (for Some have been Set up purposely to fight against the Church.) As the Pulpit has been used oftentimes (possibly to this very day) to insinuate Sedition,
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And that Preaching in Advent (to prepare People for the Christian and Holy Observation of Christmas), and throughout the Season of Lent (to dispose for the devout and affectionate Celebration of the Feast of our Lords Resurrection) hath been approved of, all along from the Reformation in our own Church,
And that Preaching in Advent (to prepare People for the Christian and Holy Observation of Christmas), and throughout the Season of Lent (to dispose for the devout and affectionate Celebration of the Feast of our lords Resurrection) hath been approved of, all along from the Reformation in our own Church,
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and reign'd in the Breasts of a sufficient Number of devout People, to make daily Communion, the practice of that Age, necessary, not only in Cathedrals, but in sundry other places;
and reigned in the Breasts of a sufficient Number of devout People, to make daily Communion, the practice of that Age, necessary, not only in Cathedrals, but in sundry other places;
which we may the more easily be induced to believe, since our two Metropolitical Churches had them home to our Great Rebellion, that swept away all sound and truly Orthodox Sermons, Services,
which we may the more Easily be induced to believe, since our two Metropolitical Churches had them home to our Great Rebellion, that swept away all found and truly Orthodox Sermons, Services,
nor ever rejected good things, merely because the Papists practised them) would wholly reject this wholsom and edifying Course, that had so great Footsteps in Antiquity,
nor ever rejected good things, merely Because the Papists practised them) would wholly reject this wholesome and edifying Course, that had so great Footsteps in Antiquity,
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A Practice so Ancient and Justifiable, That neither the Romanists at home, (before they forced us from them) or others abroad in other Nations since, ever dared let fall to the Ground, more than they do the daily Celebration of a pretended Sacrament (tho it hath nothing of the Nature, carrying with it all the Contradictions imaginable, to Reason and the Holy Scripture) lest they might not appear what they highly (but falsly) pretend to be, viz. strict Observers of Antiquity.
A Practice so Ancient and Justifiable, That neither the Romanists At home, (before they forced us from them) or Others abroad in other nations since, ever dared let fallen to the Ground, more than they do the daily Celebration of a pretended Sacrament (though it hath nothing of the Nature, carrying with it all the Contradictions imaginable, to Reason and the Holy Scripture) lest they might not appear what they highly (but falsely) pretend to be, viz. strict Observers of Antiquity.
In the Sunday Services you have set forth unto you the several comings of our Saviour Christ; his coming in the Flesh; his coming in the Spirit; his coming in the Ministry; and his coming to Judgment:
In the Sunday Services you have Set forth unto you the several comings of our Saviour christ; his coming in the Flesh; his coming in the Spirit; his coming in the Ministry; and his coming to Judgement:
The Epistle for Advent Sunday, which gives us our first Alarm (and out of which I have for the same reason chosen my Text), together with our admirable Collect peculiarly added to the Devotions of the whole season [ Almighty God give us Grace to cast away the Works of Darkness, &c. ] do invite us to the strict Exercise of Repentance, to labour to mortify our Corrupt Lusts;
The Epistle for Advent Sunday, which gives us our First Alarm (and out of which I have for the same reason chosen my Text), together with our admirable Collect peculiarly added to the Devotions of the Whole season [ Almighty God give us Grace to cast away the Works of Darkness, etc. ] do invite us to the strict Exercise of Repentance, to labour to mortify our Corrupt Lustiest;
and so commanded to be throughout the whole Year, (unless it fall on Christmas-Day). And if the former (i. e. Wednesday) be made so likewise for the future (as Devout Christians have often made it), it will be a very Laudable Practice,
and so commanded to be throughout the Whole Year, (unless it fallen on Christmas day). And if the former (i. e. Wednesday) be made so likewise for the future (as Devout Christians have often made it), it will be a very Laudable Practice,
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And it will moreover give Devout Souls a fair occasion to Sympathize with the poor Persecuted Reformed Christians of the Kingdom of France, whose sad condition I conceive we ought in especial manner to Recommend to God in our Prayers;
And it will moreover give Devout Souls a fair occasion to Sympathise with the poor Persecuted Reformed Christians of the Kingdom of France, whose sad condition I conceive we ought in especial manner to Recommend to God in our Prayers;
The Church does not Impose upon us throughout Advent, (as it does throughout Lent), the duty of Fasting and Abstinence, (for which to some (it is like) it will be the more grateful;) for the Devotions of Advent are, I conceive, rather of a mixt nature; partly Eucharistical, and partly Penitential.
The Church does not Impose upon us throughout Advent, (as it does throughout Lent), the duty of Fasting and Abstinence, (for which to Some (it is like) it will be the more grateful;) for the Devotions of Advent Are, I conceive, rather of a mixed nature; partly Eucharistical, and partly Penitential.
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But if any Devout and welldisposed Christian (who shall find it Commodious for his Soul) will imploy his Exercises of Repentance and Prayer with Fasting,
But if any Devout and welldisposed Christian (who shall find it Commodious for his Soul) will employ his Exercises of Repentance and Prayer with Fasting,
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and as a Freewil-Offering to his Saviour (for the Memory of whose coming in the Flesh, we are all making Preparation), voluntarily add one day every Week to this Commendable Religious Duty, more than the Church Imposes on us; and not only Repent;
and as a Freewil-Offering to his Saviour (for the Memory of whose coming in the Flesh, we Are all making Preparation), voluntarily add one day every Week to this Commendable Religious Duty, more than the Church Imposes on us; and not only repent;
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The Joy whereof will be increased, and rendred more grateful by some preceding Godly Sorrow, which is inseparable from the Genuine Exercise of that true Repentance which we daily pray that we may exercise, in our incomparable Collect proper for the Season:
The Joy whereof will be increased, and rendered more grateful by Some preceding Godly Sorrow, which is inseparable from the Genuine Exercise of that true Repentance which we daily pray that we may exercise, in our incomparable Collect proper for the Season:
