A perswasive to the consciencious frequenting the daily publick prayers of the Church of England in a sermon upon I Thessal. verse 17, and 18.

Mapletoft, John, 1631-1721
Publisher: Printed by A G for Walter Kettilby
Place of Publication: London
Publication Year: 1687
Approximate Era: JamesII
TCP ID: A51878 ESTC ID: R124 STC ID: M562
Subject Headings: Christian life; Meditations;
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0 A PERSWASIVE TO THE Consciencious Frequenting THE DAILY Publick Prayers OF THE Church of England, 1 THESSAL. V. 17, and 18. Pray without ceasing. In every thing give thanks: A PERSUASIVE TO THE Conscientious Frequenting THE DAILY Public Prayers OF THE Church of England, 1 THESSAL. V. 17, and 18. Pray without ceasing. In every thing give thanks: dt j p-acp dt j vvg dt j j n2 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, crd n1. np1 crd, cc crd vvb p-acp vvg. p-acp d n1 vvi n2: (4) text (DIV1) 0 Page 1
1 for this is the Will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. for this is the Will of God in christ jesus Concerning you. c-acp d vbz dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp np1 np1 vvg pn22. (4) text (DIV1) 1 Page 1
2 FRequent Intercourse with Heaven by the ascent, or going up of our minds to God, in the holy flames of fervent Prayer, FRequent Intercourse with Heaven by the ascent, or going up of our minds to God, in the holy flames of fervent Prayer, j n1 p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1, cc vvg a-acp pp-f po12 n2 p-acp np1, p-acp dt j n2 pp-f j n1, (4) text (DIV1) 2 Page 1
3 and devout Meditation, is recommended to us, both by Scripture, and Reason, as the most proper, and devout Meditation, is recommended to us, both by Scripture, and Reason, as the most proper, cc j n1, vbz vvn p-acp pno12, av-d p-acp n1, cc n1, c-acp dt av-ds j, (4) text (DIV1) 2 Page 2
4 and most effectual means of our growth in Grace, and Spiritual Proficiency. and most effectual means of our growth in Grace, and Spiritual Proficiency. cc av-ds j n2 pp-f po12 n1 p-acp n1, cc j n1. (4) text (DIV1) 2 Page 2
5 For, such intimate, and more immediate converse with the Fountain of all Wisdom, Goodness, and Truth, will enlighten our Understandings; For, such intimate, and more immediate converse with the Fountain of all Wisdom, goodness, and Truth, will enlighten our Understandings; p-acp, d j, cc av-dc j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f d n1, n1, cc n1, vmb vvi po12 n2; (4) text (DIV1) 2 Page 2
6 must needs attract, and unalterably fix our Wills upon the true Object of Rational Choice, the supreme Good; must needs attract, and unalterably fix our Wills upon the true Object of Rational Choice, the supreme Good; vmb av vvi, cc av-j vvi po12 n2 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f j n1, dt j j; (4) text (DIV1) 2 Page 2
7 will untack, and loosen our Souls from the Clod to which they grow; will untack, and loosen our Souls from the Clod to which they grow; vmb n1, cc vvi po12 n2 p-acp dt n1 p-acp r-crq pns32 vvb; (4) text (DIV1) 2 Page 2
8 will raise our thoughts above the Smoak, and Dust, the petty Cares, and low trifling concerns of this World; will raise our thoughts above the Smoke, and Dust, the Petty Cares, and low trifling concerns of this World; vmb vvi po12 n2 p-acp dt n1, cc n1, dt j n2, cc j n-vvg vvz pp-f d n1; (4) text (DIV1) 2 Page 2
9 it will sublime our A• … ctions; enlarge and improve our Capacities; refine our Tempers; Spiritualize our Natures; it will sublime our A• … ctions; enlarge and improve our Capacities; refine our Tempers; Spiritualize our Nature's; pn31 vmb j po12 np1 … n2; vvb cc vvb po12 n2; vvb po12 n2; vvb po12 n2; (4) text (DIV1) 2 Page 2
10 and thus every way fit us for that nearer Approach to, and closer Union with God, that centre of our immortal Spirits, which is to be our Rest, and thus every Way fit us for that nearer Approach to, and closer union with God, that centre of our immortal Spirits, which is to be our Rest, cc av d n1 vvb pno12 p-acp d jc n1 p-acp, cc jc n1 p-acp np1, cst n1 pp-f po12 j n2, r-crq vbz pc-acp vbi po12 n1, (4) text (DIV1) 2 Page 2
11 and our Happiness, our Crown, and our Glory in the next Life. and our Happiness, our Crown, and our Glory in the next Life. cc po12 n1, po12 n1, cc po12 n1 p-acp dt ord n1. (4) text (DIV1) 2 Page 2
12 It must then be acknowledged, that the continued Use, and Excercise of such Abstraction of our minds from material, It must then be acknowledged, that the continued Use, and Exercise of such Abstraction of our minds from material, pn31 vmb av vbi vvn, cst dt j-vvn n1, cc n1 pp-f d n1 pp-f po12 n2 p-acp j-jn, (4) text (DIV1) 3 Page 2
13 and sensible things, and devout Application of our Souls to God, in Prayer, and Thanksgiving, is a substantial part of that Employment, and sensible things, and devout Application of our Souls to God, in Prayer, and Thanksgiving, is a substantial part of that Employment, cc j n2, cc j n1 pp-f po12 n2 p-acp np1, p-acp n1, cc n1, vbz dt j n1 pp-f d n1, (4) text (DIV1) 3 Page 3
14 and Duty, to which we are obliged, as we are Christians; and Duty, to which we Are obliged, as we Are Christians; cc n1, p-acp r-crq pns12 vbr vvn, c-acp pns12 vbr njpg2; (4) text (DIV1) 3 Page 3
15 or of that Will, and good Pleasure of God, which is revealed to us by our Blessed Lord in his Gospel. or of that Will, and good Pleasure of God, which is revealed to us by our Blessed Lord in his Gospel. cc pp-f d n1, cc j n1 pp-f np1, r-crq vbz vvn p-acp pno12 p-acp po12 j-vvn n1 p-acp po31 n1. (4) text (DIV1) 3 Page 3
16 And this Consideration of the Nature and Efficacy of Prayer, and its necessary subserviency to the great ends, And this Consideration of the Nature and Efficacy of Prayer, and its necessary subserviency to the great ends, cc d n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pp-f n1, cc po31 j n1 p-acp dt j n2, (4) text (DIV1) 3 Page 3
17 and design of our Religion, may serve (besides the consent of learned Interpreters.) Grot. Vorst. Cornel. a Lapide ) to justify the Coherence, and Design of our Religion, may serve (beside the consent of learned Interpreters.) Grot. Vorst. Cornelius. a Lapide) to justify the Coherence, cc n1 pp-f po12 n1, vmb vvi (p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n2.) np1 vvn. n1. dt j) pc-acp vvi dt n1, (4) text (DIV1) 3 Page 3
18 or mutual Relation of these Words, as I have now read them together. Pray without ceasing, &c. or mutual Relation of these Words, as I have now read them together. Pray without ceasing, etc. cc j n1 pp-f d n2, c-acp pns11 vhb av vvn pno32 av. vvb p-acp vvg, av (4) text (DIV1) 3 Page 3
19 Now these Words, thus connected, do manifestly contain this Proposition; Now these Words, thus connected, do manifestly contain this Proposition; av d n2, av vvn, vdb av-j vvi d n1; (4) text (DIV1) 4 Page 3
20 viz. That we Christians are obliged, by the tenure of our Profession, and, as we are such, to great Measures of our Devotion. viz. That we Christians Are obliged, by the tenure of our Profession, and, as we Are such, to great Measures of our Devotion. n1 cst pns12 njpg2 vbr vvn, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, cc, c-acp pns12 vbr d, p-acp j n2 pp-f po12 n1. (4) text (DIV1) 4 Page 3
21 That we are bound to have a constant, and assiduous Commerce with our good God, in Prayer, and Thanksgiving; That we Are bound to have a constant, and assiduous Commerce with our good God, in Prayer, and Thanksgiving; cst pns12 vbr vvn pc-acp vhi dt j, cc j n1 p-acp po12 j np1, p-acp n1, cc n1; (4) text (DIV1) 4 Page 3
22 who hath vouchsafed to us, in the Gospel of his Son, a more express Revelation of his Nature and his Will; who hath vouchsafed to us, in the Gospel of his Son, a more express Revelation of his Nature and his Will; r-crq vhz vvn p-acp pno12, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, dt av-dc j n1 pp-f po31 n1 cc po31 n1; (4) text (DIV1) 4 Page 3
23 of his Love and Kindness to us, in sending his Son to redeem us, and his Holy Spirit to Instruct, Reform, and Sanctifie us; of his Love and Kindness to us, in sending his Son to Redeem us, and his Holy Spirit to Instruct, Reform, and Sanctify us; pp-f po31 n1 cc n1 p-acp pno12, p-acp vvg po31 n1 pc-acp vvi pno12, cc po31 j n1 pc-acp vvi, vvb, cc vvb pno12; (4) text (DIV1) 4 Page 3
24 and of our Duty consequent thereupon, to walk worthy of God. 1 Thes. 2.10. i. e. To act, and live in some Proportion to that Honour God hath herein done us; and of our Duty consequent thereupon, to walk worthy of God. 1 Thebes 2.10. i. e. To act, and live in Some Proportion to that Honour God hath herein done us; cc pp-f po12 n1 j av, pc-acp vvi j pp-f np1. crd np1 crd. sy. sy. p-acp n1, cc vvi p-acp d n1 p-acp d n1 np1 vhz av vdn pno12; (4) text (DIV1) 4 Page 4
25 who is now in Christ Jesus, after a more peculiar manner, our Lord, our Master, our Friend, who is now in christ jesus, After a more peculiar manner, our Lord, our Master, our Friend, q-crq vbz av p-acp np1 np1, p-acp dt av-dc j n1, po12 n1, po12 n1, po12 n1, (4) text (DIV1) 4 Page 4
26 and Benefactor, our Father, and our God. and Benefactor, our Father, and our God. cc n1, po12 n1, cc po12 n1. (4) text (DIV1) 4 Page 4
27 That since God is come down to us, (the Word was made Flesh, and dwelt, That since God is come down to us, (the Word was made Flesh, and dwelled, cst c-acp np1 vbz vvn a-acp p-acp pno12, (dt n1 vbds vvn n1, cc vvd, (4) text (DIV1) 4 Page 4
28 or had his Tabernacle, among us; or had his Tabernacle, among us; cc vhd po31 n1, p-acp pno12; (4) text (DIV1) 4 Page 4
29 appeared gloriously in our Nature) our Souls must now be always mounting up to him, on the Wings of Prayer, appeared gloriously in our Nature) our Souls must now be always mounting up to him, on the Wings of Prayer, vvn av-j p-acp po12 n1) po12 n2 vmb av vbi av vvg a-acp p-acp pno31, p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1, (4) text (DIV1) 4 Page 4
30 and in the daily Sacrifice of Praise, and incense of Thanksgiving. And that we Christians must habituate, and accustom our Souls to dwell above; and in the daily Sacrifice of Praise, and incense of Thanksgiving. And that we Christians must habituate, and accustom our Souls to dwell above; cc p-acp dt j n1 pp-f n1, cc n1 pp-f n1. cc d po12 np1 vmb j, cc vvi po12 n2 pc-acp vvi p-acp; (4) text (DIV1) 4 Page 4
31 and to converse with the Original of our Being, the God of all our Mercies, and all our Hopes; and to converse with the Original of our Being, the God of all our mercies, and all our Hope's; cc pc-acp vvi p-acp dt j-jn pp-f po12 vbg, dt n1 pp-f d po12 n2, cc d po12 ng1; (4) text (DIV1) 4 Page 4
32 since 'tis the great business of our Religion to dispose, and qualifie us in this Life, since it's the great business of our Religion to dispose, and qualify us in this Life, c-acp pn31|vbz dt j n1 pp-f po12 n1 pc-acp vvi, cc vvi pno12 p-acp d n1, (4) text (DIV1) 4 Page 4
33 for the Enjoyment of God in the next; for the Enjoyment of God in the next; p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt ord; (4) text (DIV1) 4 Page 4
34 and by raising our Minds from gross, and sensible Objects, to a relish, and taste of things Spiritual and Invisible, to Naturalize us to Heaven. and by raising our Minds from gross, and sensible Objects, to a relish, and taste of things Spiritual and Invisible, to Naturalize us to Heaven. cc p-acp vvg po12 n2 p-acp j, cc j n2, p-acp dt n1, cc n1 pp-f n2 j cc j, pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp n1. (4) text (DIV1) 4 Page 4
35 And, since these general Precepts, Pray without ceasing; In every thing give thanks; do unquestionably import both Frequency, and Perseverance in the whole extent and latitude of Devotion; And, since these general Precepts, Pray without ceasing; In every thing give thanks; do unquestionably import both Frequency, and Perseverance in the Whole extent and latitude of Devotion; cc, c-acp d j n2, vvb p-acp vvg; p-acp d n1 vvi n2; vdb av-j vvi d n1, cc n1 p-acp dt j-jn n1 cc n1 pp-f n1; (4) text (DIV1) 5 Page 4
36 both as to its several Parts, as also, as to its Circumstances of Time, and Place, including all kinds, both as to its several Parts, as also, as to its circumstances of Time, and Place, including all Kinds, d c-acp p-acp po31 j n2, c-acp av, c-acp p-acp po31 n2 pp-f n1, cc n1, vvg d n2, (4) text (DIV1) 5 Page 5
37 and all manners of Address to God; whether settled, and regular; or Accidental and Occasional, in point of time; and all manners of Address to God; whither settled, and regular; or Accidental and Occasional, in point of time; cc d n2 pp-f np1 p-acp np1; cs vvn, cc j; cc j cc j, p-acp n1 pp-f n1; (4) text (DIV1) 5 Page 5
38 publick in Churches, or private in our Closets and Retirements; or with our Families, in point of Place: public in Churches, or private in our Closets and Retirements; or with our Families, in point of Place: j p-acp n2, cc j p-acp po12 n2 cc n2; cc p-acp po12 n2, p-acp n1 pp-f n1: (4) text (DIV1) 5 Page 5
39 it must be confessed, that we are chiefly, and more especially obliged to that kind, it must be confessed, that we Are chiefly, and more especially obliged to that kind, pn31 vmb vbi vvn, cst pns12 vbr av-jn, cc av-dc av-j vvn p-acp d n1, (4) text (DIV1) 5 Page 5
40 or manner of Address, which most fully answers the Principal Ends, and Fundamental Reasons of Prayer in general. or manner of Address, which most Fully answers the Principal Ends, and Fundamental Reasons of Prayer in general. cc n1 pp-f np1, r-crq av-ds av-j vvz dt j-jn n2, cc j n2 pp-f n1 p-acp n1. (4) text (DIV1) 5 Page 5
41 Now the great end, and design of praying to God, being to do Honor to him, in the Acknowledgment we make, that as we derive from him, Now the great end, and Design of praying to God, being to doe Honour to him, in the Acknowledgment we make, that as we derive from him, av dt j n1, cc n1 pp-f vvg p-acp np1, vbg p-acp n1 n1 p-acp pno31, p-acp dt n1 pns12 vvb, cst c-acp pns12 vvb p-acp pno31, (4) text (DIV1) 6 Page 5
42 so we wholly depend upon him, for all that we are, or have, or hope for; so we wholly depend upon him, for all that we Are, or have, or hope for; av pns12 av-jn vvb p-acp pno31, c-acp d cst pns12 vbr, cc vhb, cc vvb p-acp; (4) text (DIV1) 6 Page 5
43 and, to procure from God a supply to all our own, and others wants, both in our private and publick Capacities; and, to procure from God a supply to all our own, and Others Wants, both in our private and public Capacities; cc, pc-acp vvi p-acp np1 dt n1 p-acp d po12 d, cc n2-jn n2, av-d p-acp po12 j cc j n2; (4) text (DIV1) 6 Page 5
44 it evidently follows, That the commands here given, To Pray without ceasing; and, To give thanks in every thing; it evidently follows, That the commands Here given, To Pray without ceasing; and, To give thanks in every thing; pn31 av-j vvz, cst dt n2 av vvn, pc-acp vvi p-acp vvg; cc, pc-acp vvi n2 p-acp d n1; (4) text (DIV1) 6 Page 5
45 or upon all Occasions, and Opportunities, which do present themselves, must be understood, and that principally, to lay an Obligation upon us to make Conscience of frequenting the daily publick Worship of God, where we have an opportunity of so doing, or upon all Occasions, and Opportunities, which do present themselves, must be understood, and that principally, to lay an Obligation upon us to make Conscience of frequenting the daily public Worship of God, where we have an opportunity of so doing, cc p-acp d n2, cc n2, r-crq vdb vvi px32, vmb vbi vvn, cc cst av-j, pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp pno12 pc-acp vvi n1 pp-f vvg dt j j n1 pp-f np1, c-crq pns12 vhb dt n1 pp-f av vdg, (4) text (DIV1) 6 Page 6
46 Since this manner of Application to God, doth apparently, above any other, advance the glory of God, Since this manner of Application to God, does apparently, above any other, advance the glory of God, c-acp d n1 pp-f n1 p-acp np1, vdz av-j, p-acp d n-jn, vvb dt n1 pp-f np1, (4) text (DIV1) 6 Page 6
47 and promote all the valuable Interests both of our selves, and others; and promote all the valuable Interests both of our selves, and Others; cc vvd d dt j n2 d pp-f po12 n2, cc n2-jn; (4) text (DIV1) 6 Page 6
48 whether considered personally, or collectively, as we make a Society, or Body, either Civil, or Religious, as I shall shew hereafter. whither considered personally, or collectively, as we make a Society, or Body, either Civil, or Religious, as I shall show hereafter. cs vvn av-j, cc av-j, c-acp pns12 vvb dt n1, cc n1, d j, cc j, c-acp pns11 vmb vvi av. (4) text (DIV1) 6 Page 6
49 My Business shall therefore at present be to attempt the clearing up, and making good the Doctrine laid down in these Words, taken in that most genuine and eminent sense, which is allowed them by the most learned Interpreters, both Ancient, My Business shall Therefore At present be to attempt the clearing up, and making good the Doctrine laid down in these Words, taken in that most genuine and eminent sense, which is allowed them by the most learned Interpreters, both Ancient, po11 n1 vmb av p-acp j vbi pc-acp vvi dt n-vvg a-acp, cc vvg j dt n1 vvd a-acp p-acp d n2, vvn p-acp d av-ds j cc j n1, r-crq vbz vvn pno32 p-acp dt av-ds j n2, d j, (4) text (DIV1) 7 Page 6
50 and Modern, viz. That we Christians do stand obliged, both by virtue of these, and the like Precepts, and Modern, viz. That we Christians do stand obliged, both by virtue of these, and the like Precepts, cc j, n1 cst pns12 njpg2 vdb vvi vvn, av-d p-acp n1 pp-f d, cc dt j n2, (4) text (DIV1) 7 Page 6
51 and by the reason of the thing it self, conscienciously to frequent the daily publick Prayers of the Church, where we have opportunity; and by the reason of the thing it self, conscientiously to frequent the daily public Prayers of the Church, where we have opportunity; cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pn31 n1, av-j pc-acp vvi dt j j n2 pp-f dt n1, c-crq pns12 vhb n1; (4) text (DIV1) 7 Page 6
52 and can find, or make leisure so to do. and can find, or make leisure so to do. cc vmb vvi, cc vvi n1 av pc-acp vdi. (4) text (DIV1) 7 Page 6
53 And that therefore no Man, or Woman ought to think it altogether an indifferent thing, (generally speaking, And that Therefore no Man, or Woman ought to think it altogether an indifferent thing, (generally speaking, cc cst av dx n1, cc n1 vmd pc-acp vvi pn31 av dt j n1, (av-j vvg, (4) text (DIV1) 7 Page 6
54 and the Circumstances of particular Cases being allowed for) whether they go to serve God with the Congregation; and the circumstances of particular Cases being allowed for) whither they go to serve God with the Congregation; cc dt n2 pp-f j n2 vbg vvn p-acp) cs pns32 vvb pc-acp vvi np1 p-acp dt n1; (4) text (DIV1) 7 Page 7
55 or stay at home, and employ themselves in some other thing, tho lawful, yet at that time, not necessary; or stay At home, and employ themselves in Some other thing, though lawful, yet At that time, not necessary; cc vvb p-acp n1-an, cc vvi px32 p-acp d j-jn n1, cs j, av p-acp d n1, xx j; (4) text (DIV1) 7 Page 7
56 or not sufficient to furnish them with such a reason as may serve to justify them to God, or not sufficient to furnish them with such a reason as may serve to justify them to God, cc xx j pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp d dt n1 c-acp vmb vvi pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp np1, (4) text (DIV1) 7 Page 7
57 and their own Conscience, directed by the measures of Christian Prudence and Piety; of Love to God, and a due Cave of their Immortal Souls. and their own Conscience, directed by the measures of Christian Prudence and Piety; of Love to God, and a due Cave of their Immortal Souls. cc po32 d n1, vvn p-acp dt n2 pp-f njp n1 cc n1; pp-f n1 p-acp np1, cc dt j-jn n1 pp-f po32 j n2. (4) text (DIV1) 7 Page 7
58 Now the Obligation we all have not to forsake the Assembling of our selves together with our Christian Brethren, every day in God's House, Now the Obligation we all have not to forsake the Assembling of our selves together with our Christian Brothers, every day in God's House, av dt n1 pns12 d vhb xx pc-acp vvi dt vvg pp-f po12 n2 av p-acp po12 np1 n2, d n1 p-acp npg1 n1, (4) text (DIV1) 8 Page 7
59 unless we are hindred by some good Reason, I shall, I hope, evince and make to appear from these five following Considerations. unless we Are hindered by Some good Reason, I shall, I hope, evince and make to appear from these five following Considerations. cs pns12 vbr vvn p-acp d j n1, pns11 vmb, pns11 vvb, n1 cc vvi pc-acp vvi p-acp d crd vvg n2. (4) text (DIV1) 8 Page 7
60 Firstly, From the import, and meaning of the Precepts here mentioned; Firstly, From the import, and meaning of the Precepts Here mentioned; av-j, p-acp dt n1, cc vvg pp-f dt n2 av vvn; (4) text (DIV1) 8 Page 7
61 and others of the like Sense, and Signification, viz. That this is the Will of God in Christ Jesus concerning us. and Others of the like Sense, and Signification, viz. That this is the Will of God in christ jesus Concerning us. cc n2-jn pp-f dt j n1, cc n1, n1 cst d vbz dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp np1 np1 vvg pno12. (4) text (DIV1) 8 Page 7
62 Secondly, From the Consideration of the Glory and Honour we bring to God; Secondly, From the Consideration of the Glory and Honour we bring to God; ord, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pns12 vvb p-acp np1; (4) text (DIV1) 8 Page 7
63 and the Reputation and Credit we give to Religion, by our daily, open, and solemn Addresses to him. and the Reputation and Credit we give to Religion, by our daily, open, and solemn Addresses to him. cc dt n1 cc n1 pns12 vvb p-acp n1, p-acp po12 j, j, cc j n2 p-acp pno31. (4) text (DIV1) 8 Page 8
64 Thirdly, From the many, and great Advantages we our selves shall reap from our constant Attendance on God in this our bounden Duty, and Service. Thirdly, From the many, and great Advantages we our selves shall reap from our constant Attendance on God in this our bounden Duty, and Service. ord, p-acp dt d, cc j n2 pns12 po12 n2 vmb vvi p-acp po12 j n1 p-acp np1 p-acp d po12 vvn n1, cc n1. (4) text (DIV1) 8 Page 8
65 Fourthly, From the Consideration of the good, and interest of others; Fourthly, From the Consideration of the good, and Interest of Others; ord, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j, cc n1 pp-f n2-jn; (4) text (DIV1) 8 Page 8
66 which we do hereby most effectually promote whether single Persons, or the Community of which we are Members. which we do hereby most effectually promote whither single Persons, or the Community of which we Are Members. r-crq pns12 vdb av av-ds av-j vvi cs j n2, cc dt n1 pp-f r-crq pns12 vbr n2. (4) text (DIV1) 8 Page 8
67 Fifthly, From the general Consent, and universal Practice of the Christian Churches of all Ages, and Places, throughout the World. Fifthly, From the general Consent, and universal Practice of the Christian Churches of all Ages, and Places, throughout the World. ord, p-acp dt n1 vvb, cc j n1 pp-f dt njp n2 pp-f d n2, cc n2, p-acp dt n1. (4) text (DIV1) 8 Page 8
68 1. Then we Christians are obliged to frequent the daily publick Worship of God, out of regard to his Authority, who hath enjoined us so to do, in this and the like places of Scripture; 1. Then we Christians Are obliged to frequent the daily public Worship of God, out of regard to his authority, who hath enjoined us so to do, in this and the like places of Scripture; crd cs pns12 np1 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi dt j j n1 pp-f np1, av pp-f n1 p-acp po31 n1, r-crq vhz vvn pno12 av pc-acp vdi, p-acp d cc dt j n2 pp-f n1; (4) text (DIV1) 9 Page 8
69 such as are these following, Ephes. vj 18. Praying always [ NONLATINALPHABET at every season ] with all Prayer and Supplication in the Spirit, such as Are these following, Ephesians vj 18. Praying always [ At every season ] with all Prayer and Supplication in the Spirit, d c-acp vbr d vvg, np1 crd crd vvg av [ p-acp d n1 ] p-acp d n1 cc n1 p-acp dt n1, (4) text (DIV1) 9 Page 8
70 and watching thereunto with all Perseverance. and watching thereunto with all Perseverance. cc vvg av p-acp d n1. (4) text (DIV1) 9 Page 8
71 Luke xviij. 1. Where our Saviour, speaks a Parable, to this end, that men ought always to pray, Luke xviij. 1. Where our Saviour, speaks a Parable, to this end, that men ought always to pray, zz crd. crd c-crq po12 n1, vvz dt n1, p-acp d n1, cst n2 vmd av pc-acp vvi, (4) text (DIV1) 9 Page 8
72 and not to faint, NONLATINALPHABET, not to be slothful, remiss, and negligent in this great Duty, 1 Tim. 2.8. I will therefore that Men Pray every where. and not to faint,, not to be slothful, remiss, and negligent in this great Duty, 1 Tim. 2.8. I will Therefore that Men Pray every where. cc xx pc-acp vvi,, xx pc-acp vbi j, j, cc j p-acp d j n1, crd np1 crd. pns11 vmb av d n2 vvb d q-crq. (4) text (DIV1) 9 Page 9
73 Which both St. Basil, and Beza do expound of Houses, or Churches set apart for the Publick Worship of God; Which both Saint Basil, and Beza do expound of Houses, or Churches Set apart for the Public Worship of God; r-crq d n1 np1, cc np1 vdb vvi pp-f n2, cc n2 vvn av p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1; (4) text (DIV1) 9 Page 9
74 in which St. Paul would have Christians to Pray, and not only at the Temple in Jerusalem. Dr. Patrick's Discourse concerning Prayer. in which Saint Paul would have Christians to Pray, and not only At the Temple in Jerusalem. Dr. Patrick's Discourse Concerning Prayer. p-acp r-crq n1 np1 vmd vhi np1 pc-acp vvi, cc xx av-j p-acp dt n1 p-acp np1. n1 npg1 vvb vvg n1. (4) text (DIV1) 9 Page 9
75 Now, although it must be granted, that none of these Scriptures do expresly enjoyn the daily use of Publick Prayers; Now, although it must be granted, that none of these Scriptures do expressly enjoin the daily use of Public Prayers; av, cs pn31 vmb vbi vvn, cst pix pp-f d n2 vdb av-j vvi dt j n1 pp-f j n2; (4) text (DIV1) 9 Page 9
76 yet since these do more compleatly answer all the ends of Prayer than any private Devotion can do, they must of necessity be comprehended, yet since these doe more completely answer all the ends of Prayer than any private Devotion can do, they must of necessity be comprehended, av c-acp d n1 av-dc av-j vvi d dt n2 pp-f n1 cs d j n1 vmb vdi, pns32 vmb pp-f n1 vbb vvn, (4) text (DIV1) 9 Page 9
77 and by parity of Reason chiefly designed in those general commands. and by parity of Reason chiefly designed in those general commands. cc p-acp n1 pp-f n1 av-jn vvn p-acp d j n2. (4) text (DIV1) 9 Page 9
78 Besides that, To Pray without ceasing, or continually, may be very properly expounded of our presenting our selves before God, in his House, Beside that, To Pray without ceasing, or continually, may be very properly expounded of our presenting our selves before God, in his House, p-acp d, pc-acp vvi p-acp vvg, cc av-j, vmb vbi av av-j vvn pp-f po12 vvg po12 n2 p-acp np1, p-acp po31 n1, (4) text (DIV1) 10 Page 9
79 as often as we are either obliged thereto by publick Authority, or invited by the laudable Custom, as often as we Are either obliged thereto by public authority, or invited by the laudable Custom, c-acp av c-acp pns12 vbr av-d vvn av p-acp j n1, cc vvn p-acp dt j n1, (4) text (DIV1) 10 Page 9
80 and Example of pious, and well-disposed Persons. and Exampl of pious, and well-disposed Persons. cc n1 pp-f j, cc j n2. (4) text (DIV1) 10 Page 9
81 For this, in a popular and legal sence, is doing a thing indesinently, or without ceasing. For this, in a popular and Legal sense, is doing a thing indesinently, or without ceasing. p-acp d, p-acp dt j cc j n1, vbz vdg dt n1 av-j, cc p-acp vvg. (4) text (DIV1) 10 Page 9
82 (Dr. Barrow, ) when we perform it so often as we are required by Law, or Custom. (Dr. Barrow,) when we perform it so often as we Are required by Law, or Custom. (n1 np1,) c-crq pns12 vvb pn31 av av c-acp pns12 vbr vvn p-acp n1, cc n1. (4) text (DIV1) 10 Page 10
83 Thus the Priests are said, Heb. 9.6. to go always into the Tabernacle, accomplishing the service of God. Thus the Priests Are said, Hebrew 9.6. to go always into the Tabernacle, accomplishing the service of God. av dt n2 vbr vvn, np1 crd. pc-acp vvi av p-acp dt n1, vvg dt n1 pp-f np1. (4) text (DIV1) 10 Page 10
84 Always i. e. at all those solemn times which were appointed for such Service, and the Apostles are said, Luke 24.53. Always i. e. At all those solemn times which were appointed for such Service, and the Apostles Are said, Lycia 24.53. av pns11. sy. p-acp d d j n2 r-crq vbdr vvn p-acp d n1, cc dt n2 vbr vvn, av crd. (4) text (DIV1) 10 Page 10
85 after Christ's Ascension, and their return to Jerusalem, to have been continually in the Temple, blessing, and praising God. After Christ's Ascension, and their return to Jerusalem, to have been continually in the Temple, blessing, and praising God. p-acp npg1 n1, cc po32 n1 p-acp np1, pc-acp vhi vbn av-j p-acp dt n1, n1, cc vvg np1. (4) text (DIV1) 10 Page 10
86 i. e. They went daily to the Temple at the usual times, or hours of Prayer. i. e. They went daily to the Temple At the usual times, or hours of Prayer. sy. sy. pns32 vvd av-j p-acp dt n1 p-acp dt j n2, cc n2 pp-f n1. (4) text (DIV1) 10 Page 10
87 Since then we are commanded, To Pray without coasing; and to give thanks in every thing, or upon every Occasion; Since then we Are commanded, To Pray without coasing; and to give thanks in every thing, or upon every Occasion; p-acp av pns12 vbr vvn, pc-acp vvi p-acp n-vvg; cc pc-acp vvi n2 p-acp d n1, cc p-acp d n1; (4) text (DIV1) 10 Page 10
88 to pray always, to pray every where, — in every season, or upon every opportunity; to pray always, to pray every where, — in every season, or upon every opportunity; pc-acp vvi av, pc-acp vvi d c-crq, — p-acp d n1, cc p-acp d n1; (4) text (DIV1) 10 Page 10
89 except a man shall be so absurd as to deny the solemn times set apart every day for Publick Devotion, to be seasons, and opportunities of Prayer; except a man shall be so absurd as to deny the solemn times Set apart every day for Public Devotion, to be seasons, and opportunities of Prayer; c-acp dt n1 vmb vbi av j c-acp pc-acp vvi dt j n2 vvn av d n1 p-acp j n1, pc-acp vbi n2, cc n2 pp-f n1; (4) text (DIV1) 10 Page 10
90 the Material Church to be a place; the Material Church to be a place; dt j-jn n1 pc-acp vbi dt n1; (4) text (DIV1) 10 Page 10
91 and the hours of Prayer to be any part of time; (and so to be necessarily included in the terms, always, without ceasing, continually ) he must confess, that all these Precepts of our Saviour, and the hours of Prayer to be any part of time; (and so to be necessarily included in the terms, always, without ceasing, continually) he must confess, that all these Precepts of our Saviour, cc dt n2 pp-f n1 pc-acp vbi d n1 pp-f n1; (cc av pc-acp vbi av-j vvd p-acp dt n2, av, p-acp vvg, av-j) pns31 vmb vvi, cst d d n2 pp-f po12 n1, (4) text (DIV1) 10 Page 10
92 and his Apostles, may, and ought, by the Analogy of Faith, and Deduction of right Reason, to be interpreted at least, and his Apostles, may, and ought, by the Analogy of Faith, and Deduction of right Reason, to be interpreted At least, cc po31 n2, vmb, cc vmd, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cc n1 pp-f j-jn n1, pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp ds, (4) text (DIV1) 10 Page 10
93 as well of the Publick, as of our Private Addresses to God. And consequently. as well of the Public, as of our Private Addresses to God. And consequently. c-acp av pp-f dt j, c-acp pp-f po12 j n2 p-acp np1. cc av-j. (4) text (DIV1) 10 Page 11
94 That we ought for this great Reason to be Assiduous, and conscienciously Diligent in our daily. That we ought for this great Reason to be Assiduous, and conscientiously Diligent in our daily. cst pns12 vmd p-acp d j n1 pc-acp vbi j, cc av-j j p-acp po12 j. (4) text (DIV1) 10 Page 11
95 Publick Approaches to God in his Sanctuary; because this is a considerable part of our Duty, as weare Christians; Public Approaches to God in his Sanctuary; Because this is a considerable part of our Duty, as wear Christians; j n2 p-acp np1 p-acp po31 n1; c-acp d vbz dt j n1 pp-f po12 n1, c-acp vvb np1; (4) text (DIV1) 10 Page 11
96 Or, This is the Will of God in Christ Jesus concerning us. Or, This is the Will of God in christ jesus Concerning us. cc, d vbz dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp np1 np1 vvg pno12. (4) text (DIV1) 10 Page 11
97 And the pious Wisdom of our Church having provided, that not only on all the Lord's days, And the pious Wisdom of our Church having provided, that not only on all the Lord's days, cc dt j n1 pp-f po12 n1 vhg vvn, cst xx av-j p-acp d dt ng1 n2, (4) text (DIV1) 11 Page 11
98 and some few others, set apart for special Reasons; and Some few Others, Set apart for special Reasons; cc d d n2-jn, vvd av p-acp j n2; (4) text (DIV1) 11 Page 11
99 but on every day of the Week also, Morning and Evening Prayer shall be openly read, but on every day of the Week also, Morning and Evening Prayer shall be openly read, cc-acp p-acp d n1 pp-f dt n1 av, n1 cc n1 n1 vmb vbi av-j vvn, (4) text (DIV1) 11 Page 11
100 or said, by the Gurate that Ministreth in every Church or Chapel, being at home, and not being otherwise reasonably hindred; or said, by the Gurate that Ministereth in every Church or Chapel, being At home, and not being otherwise reasonably hindered; cc vvd, p-acp dt j cst vvz p-acp d n1 cc n1, vbg p-acp n1-an, cc xx vbg av av-j vvn; (4) text (DIV1) 11 Page 11
101 'tis hereby plainly intimated, That every one who is not reasonably hindred, should also come to hear it read every day: it's hereby plainly intimated, That every one who is not reasonably hindered, should also come to hear it read every day: pn31|vbz av av-j vvn, cst d crd r-crq vbz xx av-j vvn, vmd av vvi pc-acp vvi pn31 vvi d n1: (4) text (DIV1) 11 Page 11
102 A Bell being ordered to be tolled thereunto, that the People may come to hear God's Word, A Bell being ordered to be tolled thereunto, that the People may come to hear God's Word, dt n1 vbg vvn pc-acp vbi vvd av, cst dt n1 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi npg1 n1, (4) text (DIV1) 11 Page 11
103 and to pray with the Minister. and to pray with the Minister. cc pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1. (4) text (DIV1) 11 Page 11
104 As he who pleases may find at the end of the Discourse concerning the Church, in the Book of Common-Prayer. As he who Pleases may find At the end of the Discourse Concerning the Church, in the Book of Common prayer. p-acp pns31 r-crq vvz vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvg dt n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1. (4) text (DIV1) 11 Page 11
105 These things considered, it will not certainly become any Wise and Good Man, who Loves his God, his Religion, his Country, These things considered, it will not Certainly become any Wise and Good Man, who Loves his God, his Religion, his Country, np1 n2 vvn, pn31 vmb xx av-j vvi d j cc j n1, r-crq vvz po31 n1, po31 n1, po31 n1, (4) text (DIV1) 11 Page 12
106 or his own Soul, usually, and customarily, or indeed at any time, to absent himself from the daily Publick Worship of God, without a very just and warrantable reason. or his own Soul, usually, and customarily, or indeed At any time, to absent himself from the daily Public Worship of God, without a very just and warrantable reason. cc po31 d n1, av-j, cc av-j, cc av p-acp d n1, pc-acp vvi px31 p-acp dt j j n1 pp-f np1, p-acp dt j j cc j n1. (4) text (DIV1) 11 Page 12
107 And he who allows himself in such plain Omissions of his Duty, upon any unjustifiable account whatever, denies to yield Obedience to this Precept, Pray without ceasing; since he ceases, And he who allows himself in such plain Omissions of his Duty, upon any unjustifiable account whatever, Denies to yield obedience to this Precept, Pray without ceasing; since he ceases, cc pns31 r-crq vvz px31 p-acp d j n2 pp-f po31 n1, p-acp d j n1 r-crq, vvz pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp d n1, vvb p-acp vvg; c-acp pns31 vvz, (4) text (DIV1) 11 Page 12
108 nay he refuses to Pray, when the Providence of God, the Direction, and Order of the Church, the Custom and Example of Devout Persons, do strongly invite, nay he refuses to Pray, when the Providence of God, the Direction, and Order of the Church, the Custom and Exampl of Devout Persons, do strongly invite, uh-x pns31 vvz pc-acp vvi, c-crq dt n1 pp-f np1, dt n1, cc n1 pp-f dt n1, dt n1 cc n1 pp-f j n2, vdb av-j vvi, (4) text (DIV1) 11 Page 12
109 and follicite him, by reforting to God's House, and hearing his part in the Publick Worship, to do open Honour to God, and follicite him, by reforting to God's House, and hearing his part in the Public Worship, to do open Honour to God, cc vvi pno31, p-acp vvg p-acp npg1 n1, cc vvg po31 n1 p-acp dt j n1, pc-acp vdi j n1 p-acp np1, (4) text (DIV1) 11 Page 12
110 and Advantage both to himself, and the whole Church Militant. and Advantage both to himself, and the Whole Church Militant. cc n1 av-d p-acp px31, cc dt j-jn n1 j. (4) text (DIV1) 11 Page 12
111 2. We are also obliged to frequent the Publick Prayers, because we do thereby bring Glory, and Honour to God; 2. We Are also obliged to frequent the Public Prayers, Because we do thereby bring Glory, and Honour to God; crd pns12 vbr av vvn pc-acp vvi dt j n2, c-acp pns12 vdb av vvi n1, cc n1 p-acp np1; (4) text (DIV1) 12 Page 12
112 and give Credit, and Reputation to our Religion; and give Credit, and Reputation to our Religion; cc vvb n1, cc n1 p-acp po12 n1; (4) text (DIV1) 12 Page 12
113 and that in much greater Degrees than we can do by any private Addresses to him, either in our Closers, or with our Families. and that in much greater Degrees than we can do by any private Addresses to him, either in our Closers, or with our Families. cc cst p-acp d jc n2 cs pns12 vmb vdi p-acp d j n2 p-acp pno31, av-d p-acp po12 n2, cc p-acp po12 n2. (4) text (DIV1) 12 Page 12
114 For tho' it be true, that we may Worship God acceptably at home; and it is both our Duty and our Advantage so to do; For though it be true, that we may Worship God acceptably At home; and it is both our Duty and our Advantage so to do; p-acp cs pn31 vbb j, cst pns12 vmb vvi np1 av-j p-acp n1-an; cc pn31 vbz av-d po12 n1 cc po12 n1 av pc-acp vdi; (4) text (DIV1) 12 Page 12
115 yet since Honour, and Glory, are properly outward Significations of the inward value and regard we have for Persons; yet since Honour, and Glory, Are properly outward Significations of the inward valve and regard we have for Persons; av c-acp n1, cc n1, vbr av-j j n2 pp-f dt j n1 cc n1 pns12 vhb p-acp n2; (4) text (DIV1) 12 Page 13
116 we do not properly honour, and glorifie God, in our private Devotions; we do not properly honour, and Glorify God, in our private Devotions; pns12 vdb xx av-j vvi, cc vvi np1, p-acp po12 j n2; (4) text (DIV1) 12 Page 13
117 but do then more especially give him the honour due unto his Name, and make his Name to be Glorious, but do then more especially give him the honour due unto his Name, and make his Name to be Glorious, cc-acp vdb av av-dc av-j vvi pno31 dt n1 j-jn p-acp po31 n1, cc vvi po31 n1 pc-acp vbi j, (4) text (DIV1) 12 Page 13
118 when we Pray unto, and Praise him, before much People. For, when we every day make our Court to him, as to the great King, and Lord of all; when we Pray unto, and Praise him, before much People. For, when we every day make our Court to him, as to the great King, and Lord of all; c-crq pns12 vvb p-acp, cc vvb pno31, c-acp d n1. p-acp, c-crq pns12 d n1 vvi po12 n1 p-acp pno31, c-acp p-acp dt j n1, cc n1 pp-f d; (4) text (DIV1) 12 Page 13
119 and wait upon him, in his own House, we thereby give a publick Testimony of the Esteem and Reverence we have for him. and wait upon him, in his own House, we thereby give a public Testimony of the Esteem and reverence we have for him. cc vvb p-acp pno31, p-acp po31 d n1, pns12 av vvb dt j n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n1 pns12 vhb p-acp pno31. (4) text (DIV1) 12 Page 13
120 We own our selves to be of his Family and Retinue; We own our selves to be of his Family and Retinue; pns12 d po12 n2 pc-acp vbi pp-f po31 n1 cc n1; (4) text (DIV1) 12 Page 13
121 to depend upon him, and to hold all we have as from him, by the daily publick Homage we thus pay unto him. to depend upon him, and to hold all we have as from him, by the daily public Homage we thus pay unto him. pc-acp vvi p-acp pno31, cc pc-acp vvi d pns12 vhb p-acp p-acp pno31, p-acp dt j j n1 pns12 av vvi p-acp pno31. (4) text (DIV1) 12 Page 13
122 Hereby we may also properly be said to serve God, or to do our Duty to him in promoting his Interest, (if, I may so speak,) by keeping up, Hereby we may also properly be said to serve God, or to do our Duty to him in promoting his Interest, (if, I may so speak,) by keeping up, av pns12 vmb av av-j vbi vvn pc-acp vvi np1, cc pc-acp vdi po12 n1 p-acp pno31 p-acp j-vvg po31 n1, (cs, pns11 vmb av vvi,) p-acp vvg a-acp, (4) text (DIV1) 12 Page 13
123 and maintaining a lively sence of his being in the Hearts of Men; and propagating, and advancing Conceptions of him, Worthy of his Greatness, and transcendent Majesty; and maintaining a lively sense of his being in the Hearts of Men; and propagating, and advancing Conceptions of him, Worthy of his Greatness, and transcendent Majesty; cc vvg dt j n1 pp-f po31 vbg p-acp dt n2 pp-f n2; cc j-vvg, cc vvg n2 pp-f pno31, j pp-f po31 n1, cc j n1; (4) text (DIV1) 12 Page 13
124 of his infinite Wisdom, Power, and Goodness; of his infinite Wisdom, Power, and goodness; pp-f po31 j n1, n1, cc n1; (4) text (DIV1) 12 Page 13
125 when we thus avowedly celebrate him, as the Universal yersal Parent, Preserver, and Governour of Mankind; when we thus avowedly celebrate him, as the Universal yersal Parent, Preserver, and Governor of Mankind; c-crq pns12 av av-j vvi pno31, c-acp dt j-u j-u n1, n1, cc n1 pp-f n1; (4) text (DIV1) 12 Page 14
126 who alone understands, and alone is both able, and willing to supply the wants of all his Creatures, who invoke, and depend upon him. who alone understands, and alone is both able, and willing to supply the Wants of all his Creatures, who invoke, and depend upon him. r-crq av-j vvz, cc av-j vbz d j, cc j pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f d po31 n2, r-crq vvb, cc vvb p-acp pno31. (4) text (DIV1) 12 Page 14
127 Hereby we likewise bring Credit, and Reputation to our Religion; which can hardly be supported, without such Visible Profession. Hereby we likewise bring Credit, and Reputation to our Religion; which can hardly be supported, without such Visible Profession. av pns12 av vvb n1, cc n1 p-acp po12 n1; r-crq vmb av vbi vvn, p-acp d j n1. (4) text (DIV1) 13 Page 14
128 We openly declare our selves it's Champions; We openly declare our selves it's Champions; pns12 av-j vvb po12 n2 pn31|vbz ng1; (4) text (DIV1) 13 Page 14
129 and that we are not ashamed of our Blessed Lord, nor of his Words, or the Laws of his holy Institution, in the midst of a crooked, and that we Are not ashamed of our Blessed Lord, nor of his Words, or the Laws of his holy Institution, in the midst of a crooked, cc cst pns12 vbr xx j pp-f po12 j-vvn n1, ccx pp-f po31 n2, cc dt n2 pp-f po31 j n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j, (4) text (DIV1) 13 Page 14
130 and perverse, a scoffing, and Atheistical Generation. and perverse, a scoffing, and Atheistical Generation. cc j, dt j-vvg, cc j n1. (4) text (DIV1) 13 Page 14
131 We let all profane Miscreants see, that they can no more banish the Notion of God out of the World, We let all profane Miscreants see, that they can no more banish the Notion of God out of the World, pns12 vvb d j n2 vvi, cst pns32 vmb av-dx av-dc vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 av pp-f dt n1, (4) text (DIV1) 13 Page 14
132 then they can pluck the Sun out of the Firmament; then they can pluck the Sun out of the Firmament; cs pns32 vmb vvi dt n1 av pp-f dt n1; (4) text (DIV1) 13 Page 14
133 tho' they may possibly wink hard enough, neither to see the one, nor take due notice of the other: though they may possibly wink hard enough, neither to see the one, nor take due notice of the other: cs pns32 vmb av-j vvi j av-d, av-dx pc-acp vvi dt crd, ccx vvb zz n1 pp-f dt n-jn: (4) text (DIV1) 13 Page 14
134 That notwithstanding their affected Blindness, and wilful Ignorance, God hath still a very considerable party in the World; That notwithstanding their affected Blindness, and wilful Ignorance, God hath still a very considerable party in the World; cst p-acp po32 j-vvn n1, cc j n1, np1 vhz av dt j j n1 p-acp dt n1; (4) text (DIV1) 13 Page 14
135 numbers of Men, who think it their greatest Honour to be, and to be accounted his Servants, numbers of Men, who think it their greatest Honour to be, and to be accounted his Servants, n2 pp-f n2, r-crq vvb pn31 po32 js n1 pc-acp vbi, cc pc-acp vbi vvn po31 n2, (4) text (DIV1) 13 Page 14
136 and every day publickly own that Name, and Title; and every day publicly own that Name, and Title; cc d n1 av-j d cst n1, cc n1; (4) text (DIV1) 13 Page 14
137 and as such, pay their daily Attendance on their dear Lord and Master, in his own House. and as such, pay their daily Attendance on their dear Lord and Master, in his own House. cc c-acp d, vvb po32 j n1 p-acp po32 j-jn n1 cc n1, p-acp po31 d n1. (4) text (DIV1) 13 Page 15
138 3. Another Motive, or Reason obliging us to frequent the daily Prayers of our Church, is the Consideration of the Advantages we our selves shall reap from our so doing. 3. another Motive, or Reason obliging us to frequent the daily Prayers of our Church, is the Consideration of the Advantages we our selves shall reap from our so doing. crd j-jn n1, cc n1 vvg pno12 pc-acp vvi dt j n2 pp-f po12 n1, vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n2 pns12 po12 n2 vmb vvi p-acp po12 av vdg. (4) text (DIV1) 14 Page 15
139 Of which sort, I shall name only these Three. Of which sort, I shall name only these Three. pp-f r-crq n1, pns11 vmb vvi av-j d crd. (4) text (DIV1) 14 Page 15
140 First, That we hereby do spend some part of our time every day in the best and most heavenly Employment, First, That we hereby do spend Some part of our time every day in the best and most heavenly Employment, ord, cst pns12 av vdb vvi d n1 pp-f po12 n1 d n1 p-acp dt js cc av-ds j n1, (4) text (DIV1) 15 Page 15
141 and consequently after the best manner that we are capable of spending it. and consequently After the best manner that we Are capable of spending it. cc av-j p-acp dt js n1 cst pns12 vbr j pp-f vvg pn31. (4) text (DIV1) 15 Page 15
142 Secondly, That this lays a farther Obligation upon us to lead a more strict, and holy Life than other men do; Secondly, That this lays a farther Obligation upon us to led a more strict, and holy Life than other men do; ord, cst d vvz dt jc n1 p-acp pno12 pc-acp vvi dt av-dc j, cc j n1 cs j-jn n2 vdb; (4) text (DIV1) 16 Page 15
143 and to be exemplary, as well in all other Graces, as in that of Devotion. and to be exemplary, as well in all other Graces, as in that of Devotion. cc pc-acp vbi j, c-acp av p-acp d j-jn n2, c-acp p-acp d pp-f n1. (4) text (DIV1) 16 Page 15
144 Thirdly, That this is a certain means, if we are not wanting to our selves, of our growth in Grace; Thirdly, That this is a certain means, if we Are not wanting to our selves, of our growth in Grace; ord, cst d vbz dt j n2, cs pns12 vbr xx vvg p-acp po12 n2, pp-f po12 n1 p-acp n1; (4) text (DIV1) 17 Page 15
145 and particularly, in those two Cardinal Graces (the Top and Perfection, as well as the Ground-work, and particularly, in those two Cardinal Graces (the Top and Perfection, as well as the Groundwork, cc av-j, p-acp d crd n1 n2 (dt n1 cc n1, c-acp av c-acp dt n1, (4) text (DIV1) 17 Page 15
146 and Foundation of all others;) the Love of God, and the Love of our Neighbours. and Foundation of all Others;) the Love of God, and the Love of our Neighbours. cc n1 pp-f d n2-jn;) dt n1 pp-f np1, cc dt n1 pp-f po12 n2. (4) text (DIV1) 17 Page 15
147 1. Then I say, That the time we spend in the Publick Service of God is the best secured, 1. Then I say, That the time we spend in the Public Service of God is the best secured, crd cs pns11 vvb, cst dt n1 pns12 vvb p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1 vbz dt js vvn, (4) text (DIV1) 18 Page 16
148 and the best bestowed of any other. This is certainly the best, because the most Heavenly Employment; and the best bestowed of any other. This is Certainly the best, Because the most Heavenly Employment; cc dt js vvn pp-f d n-jn. d vbz av-j dt js, c-acp dt av-ds j n1; (4) text (DIV1) 18 Page 16
149 it being the continual Business of the Angels, and the Archangels, and all the Host of Heaven, with joint Praises to Laud, and Celebrate the Divine Majesty. it being the continual Business of the Angels, and the Archangels, and all the Host of Heaven, with joint Praises to Laud, and Celebrate the Divine Majesty. pn31 vbg dt j n1 pp-f dt n2, cc dt n2, cc d dt n1 pp-f n1, p-acp j n2 p-acp n1, cc vvi dt j-jn n1. (4) text (DIV1) 18 Page 16
150 So that by thus doing, we begin Heaven here; we do already enter upon the Life, and State, and Employment of Angels; So that by thus doing, we begin Heaven Here; we do already enter upon the Life, and State, and Employment of Angels; av cst p-acp av vdg, pns12 vvb n1 av; pns12 vdb av vvi p-acp dt n1, cc n1, cc n1 pp-f n2; (4) text (DIV1) 18 Page 16
151 being united to that blessed Choir, and doing as they do. being united to that blessed Choir, and doing as they do. vbg vvn p-acp d j-vvn n1, cc vdg c-acp pns32 vdb. (4) text (DIV1) 18 Page 16
152 And he that shall duly acquit himself herein, will have this great satisfaction, that he hath spent at least one hour every day to the best advantage, And he that shall duly acquit himself herein, will have this great satisfaction, that he hath spent At least one hour every day to the best advantage, cc pns31 cst vmb av-jn vvn px31 av, vmb vhi d j n1, cst pns31 vhz vvn p-acp ds crd n1 d n1 p-acp dt js n1, (4) text (DIV1) 18 Page 16
153 as an Anticipation, and fore-taste of that Life, which we hope to lead in the presence of God for ever. as an Anticipation, and foretaste of that Life, which we hope to led in the presence of God for ever. c-acp dt n1, cc j pp-f d n1, r-crq pns12 vvb pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp av. (4) text (DIV1) 18 Page 16
154 2. Another Advantage we derive from frequenting daily the Publick Prayers is this, viz. That our so doing lays a strong, 2. another Advantage we derive from frequenting daily the Public Prayers is this, viz. That our so doing lays a strong, crd j-jn n1 pns12 vvb p-acp vvg av-j dt j n2 vbz d, n1 cst po12 av vdg n2 dt j, (4) text (DIV1) 19 Page 16
155 and daily Obligation upon us to live a more strict, and holy, a more divine and heavenly Life, than others do; and daily Obligation upon us to live a more strict, and holy, a more divine and heavenly Life, than Others do; cc j n1 p-acp pno12 pc-acp vvi dt av-dc j, cc j, dt av-dc j-jn cc j n1, cs n2-jn vdb; (4) text (DIV1) 19 Page 16
156 to be unblamable, unreprovable in all our Conversation. to be Unblamable, unreprovable in all our Conversation. pc-acp vbi j, j p-acp d po12 n1. (4) text (DIV1) 19 Page 16
157 And he who doth not charge himself with the daily Practice and Exercise of all those Graces, And he who does not charge himself with the daily Practice and Exercise of all those Graces, cc pns31 r-crq vdz xx vvi px31 p-acp dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f d d n2, (4) text (DIV1) 19 Page 17
158 for which he prays to God, hath reason to suspect himself of Hypocrisie, and Formality in these his open Prayers. for which he prays to God, hath reason to suspect himself of Hypocrisy, and Formality in these his open Prayers. p-acp r-crq pns31 vvz p-acp np1, vhz n1 pc-acp vvi px31 pp-f n1, cc n1 p-acp d po31 j n2. (4) text (DIV1) 19 Page 17
159 Those then who make Conscience of Approaching God twice every day in his Publick Ordinances, must also for this very Reason, besides all others, make more Conscience of presenting him, Those then who make Conscience of Approaching God twice every day in his Public Ordinances, must also for this very Reason, beside all Others, make more Conscience of presenting him, d av r-crq vvb n1 pp-f j-vvg np1 av d n1 p-acp po31 j n2, vmb av p-acp d j n1, p-acp d n2-jn, vvb dc n1 pp-f vvg pno31, (4) text (DIV1) 19 Page 17
160 as with a pure Heart, so with a Circumspect, Innocent, Unspotted Life. as with a pure Heart, so with a Circumspect, Innocent, Unspotted Life. c-acp p-acp dt j n1, av p-acp dt j, j-jn, j n1. (4) text (DIV1) 19 Page 17
161 And certainly if such Men are not much better than others, who pretend less, they are much worse; And Certainly if such Men Are not much better than Others, who pretend less, they Are much Worse; cc av-j cs d n2 vbr xx d jc cs n2-jn, r-crq vvb av-dc, pns32 vbr d av-jc; (4) text (DIV1) 19 Page 17
162 since they do hereby, openly profess more Zeal for God's Glory, more Love to him, and more Care to please him; since they do hereby, openly profess more Zeal for God's Glory, more Love to him, and more Care to please him; c-acp pns32 vdb av, av-j vvi dc n1 p-acp npg1 n1, dc n1 p-acp pno31, cc dc n1 pc-acp vvi pno31; (4) text (DIV1) 19 Page 17
163 and a greater sense both of his Goodness to them, and their Duty to him, so that if they disparage such their Profession, by unsuitable Practice; and a greater sense both of his goodness to them, and their Duty to him, so that if they disparage such their Profession, by unsuitable Practice; cc dt jc n1 d pp-f po31 n1 p-acp pno32, cc po32 n1 p-acp pno31, av cst cs pns32 vvb d po32 n1, p-acp j n1; (4) text (DIV1) 19 Page 17
164 they give just Reason to believe, they have some other end to serve then that of Religion. they give just Reason to believe, they have Some other end to serve then that of Religion. pns32 vvb j n1 pc-acp vvi, pns32 vhb d j-jn n1 pc-acp vvi av d pp-f n1. (4) text (DIV1) 19 Page 17
165 3. A Third Advantage which will acrue to us from our daily Attendance on God in his House, is growth in Grace; 3. A Third Advantage which will accrue to us from our daily Attendance on God in his House, is growth in Grace; crd dt ord n1 r-crq vmb vvi p-acp pno12 p-acp po12 j n1 p-acp np1 p-acp po31 n1, vbz n1 p-acp n1; (4) text (DIV1) 20 Page 17
166 and particularly in the Love of God, and of our Neighbour; those two Eminent and Comprehensive Graces, on which hang all the Law, and the Prophets. and particularly in the Love of God, and of our Neighbour; those two Eminent and Comprehensive Graces, on which hang all the Law, and the prophets. cc av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc pp-f po12 n1; d crd j cc j n2, p-acp r-crq vvb d dt n1, cc dt n2. (4) text (DIV1) 20 Page 17
167 For the first of these, the Love of God; For the First of these, the Love of God; p-acp dt ord pp-f d, dt n1 pp-f np1; (4) text (DIV1) 20 Page 18
168 'tis certain, that the more often we Converse with him, the more intimately we are acquainted with him (who being the supreme good needs only to be known, that so he may be loved by us) the more strongly will our Souls cleave unto him: it's certain, that the more often we Converse with him, the more intimately we Are acquainted with him (who being the supreme good needs only to be known, that so he may be loved by us) the more strongly will our Souls cleave unto him: pn31|vbz j, cst dt av-dc av pns12 vvb p-acp pno31, dt av-dc av-j pns12 vbr vvn p-acp pno31 (r-crq vbg dt j j av av-j pc-acp vbi vvn, cst av pns31 vmb vbi vvn p-acp pno12) dt av-dc av-j vmb po12 n2 vvb p-acp pno31: (4) text (DIV1) 20 Page 18
169 So that if to our Private Meditation, and Prayers, we add such daily solemn Converse with him in the Publick Prayers and Thanksgivings, So that if to our Private Meditation, and Prayers, we add such daily solemn Converse with him in the Public Prayers and Thanksgivings, av cst cs p-acp po12 j n1, cc n2, pns12 vvb d j j n1 p-acp pno31 p-acp dt j n2 cc n2-vvg, (4) text (DIV1) 20 Page 18
170 and hearing of his Word, our Love to him must needs grow and increase thereby. And as to the Love of our Neighbour; and hearing of his Word, our Love to him must needs grow and increase thereby. And as to the Love of our Neighbour; cc vvg pp-f po31 n1, po12 n1 p-acp pno31 vmb av vvi cc vvi av. cc c-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1; (4) text (DIV1) 20 Page 18
171 since every siding, and taking part, though but in some inconsiderable Opinion, Interest, or Custom, Education, since every siding, and taking part, though but in Some inconsiderable Opinion, Interest, or Custom, Education, c-acp d vvg, cc vvg n1, cs cc-acp p-acp d j n1, n1, cc n1, n1, (4) text (DIV1) 20 Page 18
172 or Course of Life, is a peculiar Endearment, and ground of Affection towards those of the same Opinion, Interest, or Way; or Course of Life, is a peculiar Endearment, and ground of Affection towards those of the same Opinion, Interest, or Way; cc n1 pp-f n1, vbz dt j n1, cc n1 pp-f n1 p-acp d pp-f dt d n1, n1, cc n1; (4) text (DIV1) 20 Page 18
173 how much more prone will they be to bear an hearty good Will and Kindness toward each other, who are daily engaged in the same common Interest; how much more prove will they be to bear an hearty good Will and Kindness towards each other, who Are daily engaged in the same Common Interest; c-crq d dc j vmb pns32 vbb pc-acp vvi dt j j n1 cc n1 p-acp d n-jn, r-crq vbr av-j vvn p-acp dt d j n1; (4) text (DIV1) 20 Page 18
174 and that of the highest Importance, viz. a joint endeavour to bring Publick Honour to their common Lord; and that of the highest Importance, viz. a joint endeavour to bring Public Honour to their Common Lord; cc d pp-f dt js n1, n1 dt j n1 pc-acp vvi j n1 p-acp po32 j n1; (4) text (DIV1) 20 Page 18
175 and to forward their own Salvation; who twist and combine their Prayers, and Praises; and converse here with one another, as they hope to do hereafter in Heaven. and to forward their own Salvation; who twist and combine their Prayers, and Praises; and converse Here with one Another, as they hope to do hereafter in Heaven. cc p-acp av-j po32 d n1; r-crq n1 cc vvi po32 n2, cc n2; cc vvb av p-acp crd j-jn, c-acp pns32 vvb pc-acp vdi av p-acp n1. (4) text (DIV1) 20 Page 18
176 Not to mention now the solemn Intercession made twice aday for the whole Catholick Church, and the open Declaration of our so forgiving all Men, who offend, or injure us, Not to mention now the solemn Intercession made twice aday for the Whole Catholic Church, and the open Declaration of our so forgiving all Men, who offend, or injure us, xx pc-acp vvi av dt j n1 vvd av av p-acp dt j-jn njp n1, cc dt j n1 pp-f po12 av j-vvg d n2, r-crq vvb, cc vvi pno12, (4) text (DIV1) 20 Page 19
177 as we desire and hope for Mercy, and Forgiveness at the Hands of God. as we desire and hope for Mercy, and Forgiveness At the Hands of God. c-acp pns12 vvb cc vvb p-acp n1, cc n1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1. (4) text (DIV1) 20 Page 19
178 Now, besides the Efficacy of the united Prayers of a Christian Congregation, put up for themselves and for each other (at which Christ hath promised to be present in a special manner, Matt. xviij. 20.) It is, I think, Now, beside the Efficacy of the united Prayers of a Christian Congregation, put up for themselves and for each other (At which christ hath promised to be present in a special manner, Matt. xviij. 20.) It is, I think, av, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j-vvn n2 pp-f dt njp n1, vvd a-acp p-acp px32 cc p-acp d n-jn (p-acp r-crq np1 vhz vvn pc-acp vbi j p-acp dt j n1, np1 crd. crd) pn31 vbz, pns11 vvb, (4) text (DIV1) 20 Page 19
179 an undeniable certainty, That he who shall both in Private, and also in Publick, thus daily importune the Throne of Grace, shall obtain a greater measure of these, an undeniable certainty, That he who shall both in Private, and also in Public, thus daily importune the Throne of Grace, shall obtain a greater measure of these, dt j n1, cst pns31 r-crq vmb d p-acp j, cc av p-acp j, av av-j vvi dt n1 pp-f n1, vmb vvi dt jc n1 pp-f d, (4) text (DIV1) 20 Page 19
180 and all other Graces, than he who contents himself with his Private, Solitary Prayers only. and all other Graces, than he who contents himself with his Private, Solitary Prayers only. cc d j-jn n2, cs pns31 r-crq vvz px31 p-acp po31 j, j n2 av-j. (4) text (DIV1) 20 Page 19
181 4. Another Consideration enforcing this Duty of our waiting upon God, in his Sanctuary every day, is the great Benefit, 4. another Consideration enforcing this Duty of our waiting upon God, in his Sanctuary every day, is the great Benefit, crd j-jn n1 vvg d n1 pp-f po12 vvg p-acp np1, p-acp po31 n1 d n1, vbz dt j n1, (4) text (DIV1) 21 Page 19
182 and good which others may receive from our so doing; and good which Others may receive from our so doing; cc j r-crq n2-jn vmb vvi p-acp po12 av vdg; (4) text (DIV1) 21 Page 19
183 and that, not only as particular Persons taking notice of our regular, steady, exemplary Piety, joined with an unblemished Life; and that, not only as particular Persons taking notice of our regular, steady, exemplary Piety, joined with an unblemished Life; cc cst, xx av-j c-acp j n2 vvg n1 pp-f po12 j, j, j n1, vvn p-acp dt j n1; (4) text (DIV1) 21 Page 19
184 and a truly Christian Conversation, may be won by our good Example, to the same practice; and a truly Christian Conversation, may be wone by our good Exampl, to the same practice; cc dt av-j np1 n1, vmb vbi vvn p-acp po12 j n1, p-acp dt d n1; (4) text (DIV1) 21 Page 20
185 and by the shine of our Light, by seeing our good Works, may also themselves come in like manner to glorifie our Father which is in Heaven. and by the shine of our Light, by seeing our good Works, may also themselves come in like manner to Glorify our Father which is in Heaven. cc p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, p-acp vvg po12 j vvz, vmb av px32 vvn p-acp j n1 pc-acp vvi po12 n1 r-crq vbz p-acp n1. (4) text (DIV1) 21 Page 20
186 But also, because Publick Prayers, both as they tend to the bettering all those, who do conscienciously frequent them, But also, Because Public Prayers, both as they tend to the bettering all those, who do conscientiously frequent them, p-acp av, c-acp j n2, d c-acp pns32 vvb p-acp dt vvg d d, r-crq vdb av-j vvi pno32, (4) text (DIV1) 21 Page 20
187 and so to the augmenting the number, and improving the Graces of Righteous Persons, for whose sake God often spares a wicked Place, or People; and so to the augmenting the number, and improving the Graces of Righteous Persons, for whose sake God often spares a wicked Place, or People; cc av p-acp dt vvg dt n1, cc vvg dt n2 pp-f j n2, p-acp rg-crq n1 np1 av vvz dt j n1, cc n1; (4) text (DIV1) 21 Page 20
188 and also, in their Nature, Design, and End, are the proper Instrument for the obtaining and continuing Publick Peace, and Tranquillity; and also, in their Nature, Design, and End, Are the proper Instrument for the obtaining and Continuing Public Peace, and Tranquillity; cc av, p-acp po32 n1, n1, cc vvb, vbr dt j n1 p-acp dt n-vvg cc vvg j n1, cc n1; (4) text (DIV1) 21 Page 20
189 or the Establishment, and Prosperity of a Church and State. or the Establishment, and Prosperity of a Church and State. cc dt n1, cc n1 pp-f dt n1 cc n1. (4) text (DIV1) 21 Page 20
190 Whence R. Maimonides, well observes, That he who dwells in a City in which there is a Synagogue, Whence R. Maimonides, well observes, That he who dwells in a city in which there is a Synagogue, q-crq np1 np1, av vvz, cst pns31 r-crq vvz p-acp dt n1 p-acp r-crq a-acp vbz dt n1, (4) text (DIV1) 21 Page 20
191 or House of Prayer, and doth not therein Pray with the Assembly, he is to be censured as an ill Neighbour: or House of Prayer, and does not therein Pray with the Assembly, he is to be censured as an ill Neighbour: cc n1 pp-f n1, cc vdz xx av vvi p-acp dt n1, pns31 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt j-jn n1: (4) text (DIV1) 21 Page 20
192 as one that is wanting in his Duty to promote, by his Prayers, the good of that Community, of which he is therefore an Unworthy Member. as one that is wanting in his Duty to promote, by his Prayers, the good of that Community, of which he is Therefore an Unworthy Member. c-acp pi cst vbz vvg p-acp po31 n1 pc-acp vvi, p-acp po31 n2, dt j pp-f d n1, pp-f r-crq pns31 vbz av dt j n1. (4) text (DIV1) 21 Page 20
193 And I have been credibly informed (to apply this point to our selves) That in the Days of Queen Elizabeth, when our Church by the Blessing of God upon her necessary and warrantable Reformation, had quite broken off the Chains, And I have been credibly informed (to apply this point to our selves) That in the Days of Queen Elizabeth, when our Church by the Blessing of God upon her necessary and warrantable Reformation, had quite broken off the Chains, cc pns11 vhb vbn av-j vvn (pc-acp vvi d n1 p-acp po12 n2) cst p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1 np1, c-crq po12 n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po31 j cc j n1, vhd av vvn a-acp dt n2, (4) text (DIV1) 22 Page 21
194 and Fetters of the Romish Usurpation; and Fetters of the Romish Usurpation; cc n2 pp-f dt np1 n1; (4) text (DIV1) 22 Page 21
195 some (perhaps most) of our Parish Churches were as numerously thronged at the daily Prayers, Some (perhaps most) of our Parish Churches were as numerously thronged At the daily Prayers, d (av av-ds) pp-f po12 n1 n2 vbdr c-acp av-j vvn p-acp dt j n2, (4) text (DIV1) 22 Page 21
196 as they have since been at Sermons. as they have since been At Sermons. c-acp pns32 vhb a-acp vbn p-acp n2. (4) text (DIV1) 22 Page 21
197 And that, as our Liturgy grew afterwards into neglect, by the Indevotion and Prophaneness of some; And that, as our Liturgy grew afterwards into neglect, by the Indevotion and Profaneness of Some; cc d, c-acp po12 n1 vvd av p-acp n1, p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f d; (4) text (DIV1) 22 Page 21
198 and then into Contempt, by the Mis-perswasion, Vain Affectation of Novelty, false Pretences to greater Purity of Worship, and then into Contempt, by the Mispersuasion, Vain Affectation of Novelty, false Pretences to greater Purity of Worship, cc av p-acp n1, p-acp dt n1, j n1 pp-f n1, j n2 p-acp jc n1 pp-f n1, (4) text (DIV1) 22 Page 21
199 and the like evil Artifices of others: and the like evil Artifices of Others: cc dt j j-jn fw-la pp-f n2-jn: (4) text (DIV1) 22 Page 21
200 So true Piety, and Loyalty, Men's Duty to God, and their Prince, Justice and Charity, Brotherly Kindness, So true Piety, and Loyalty, Men's Duty to God, and their Prince, justice and Charity, Brotherly Kindness, av j n1, cc n1, ng2 n1 p-acp np1, cc po32 n1, n1 cc n1, av-j n1, (4) text (DIV1) 22 Page 21
201 and good Will to each other, began proportionably to lessen and decay: and good Will to each other, began proportionably to lessen and decay: cc j n1 p-acp d n-jn, vvd av-j pc-acp vvi cc vvi: (4) text (DIV1) 22 Page 21
202 till at length every thing of Religion, but the Name, and Pretence only, seemed to die, till At length every thing of Religion, but the Name, and Pretence only, seemed to die, c-acp p-acp n1 d n1 pp-f n1, cc-acp dt n1, cc n1 av-j, vvd pc-acp vvi, (4) text (DIV1) 22 Page 21
203 and expire in a Bloody Civil War: Of which our Poor Church still wears the Marks; and expire in a Bloody Civil War: Of which our Poor Church still wears the Marks; cc vvi p-acp dt j j n1: pp-f r-crq po12 j n1 av vvz dt n2; (4) text (DIV1) 22 Page 21
204 and feels some of its dire Effects to this very day, in those breaches which are yet unclosed. and feels Some of its dire Effects to this very day, in those Breaches which Are yet unclosed. cc vvz d pp-f po31 j n2 p-acp d j n1, p-acp d n2 r-crq vbr av j. (4) text (DIV1) 22 Page 21
205 From whence we may rationally conclude, That as the neglect, and dis-use of our Common-Prayer was the beginning of those Confusions, From whence we may rationally conclude, That as the neglect, and disuse of our Common prayer was the beginning of those Confusions, p-acp c-crq pns12 vmb av-j vvi, cst p-acp dt n1, cc j pp-f po12 n1 vbds dt n-vvg pp-f d n2, (4) text (DIV1) 22 Page 21
206 and Miseries, which ruined both our Church and State; and Misery's, which ruined both our Church and State; cc ng1, r-crq vvd d po12 n1 cc n1; (4) text (DIV1) 22 Page 22
207 so the most probable means to secure our Religion, as it is now Established, and to engage Almighty Power on our side, is, so the most probable means to secure our Religion, as it is now Established, and to engage Almighty Power on our side, is, av dt av-ds j n2 pc-acp vvi po12 n1, c-acp pn31 vbz av vvn, cc pc-acp vvi j-jn n1 p-acp po12 n1, vbz, (4) text (DIV1) 22 Page 22
208 for us all to unite our selves as in the Profession of the Evangelical, Primitive, Apostolical Faith; for us all to unite our selves as in the Profession of the Evangelical, Primitive, Apostolical Faith; p-acp pno12 d pc-acp vvi po12 n2 a-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt np1, j, j n1; (4) text (DIV1) 22 Page 22
209 and in Uniform Obedience to all the Laws of God; and in stedfast Loyalty to our Prince; and in Uniform obedience to all the Laws of God; and in steadfast Loyalty to our Prince; cc p-acp j n1 p-acp d dt n2 pp-f np1; cc p-acp j n1 p-acp po12 n1; (4) text (DIV1) 22 Page 22
210 and Universal Love, and hearty good Will one towards another: So also, in the same daily Publick Worship of our great Lord. and Universal Love, and hearty good Will one towards Another: So also, in the same daily Public Worship of our great Lord. cc j-u n1, cc j j vmb pi p-acp n-jn: av av, p-acp dt d j j n1 pp-f po12 j n1. (4) text (DIV1) 22 Page 22
211 Which, together with the Articles of our Religion is the proper, Characteristick, and Distinctive Mark of the purest, Which, together with the Articles of our Religion is the proper, Characteristic, and Distinctive Mark of the Purest, r-crq, av p-acp dt n2 pp-f po12 n1 vbz dt j, j, cc j n1 pp-f dt js, (4) text (DIV1) 22 Page 22
212 and best constituted Church in the World, the Church of England; in which, by the goodness of God, we do now live; and best constituted Church in the World, the Church of England; in which, by the Goodness of God, we do now live; cc av-js vvn n1 p-acp dt n1, dt n1 pp-f np1; p-acp r-crq, p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, pns12 vdb av vvi; (4) text (DIV1) 22 Page 22
213 and in which, by his Grace, we hope to die. and in which, by his Grace, we hope to die. cc p-acp r-crq, p-acp po31 n1, pns12 vvb pc-acp vvi. (4) text (DIV1) 22 Page 22
214 The 5. (and last) Consideration, from which I proposed to deduce our Obligation to the daily service of God in the Church, is the general Consent, The 5. (and last) Consideration, from which I proposed to deduce our Obligation to the daily service of God in the Church, is the general Consent, dt crd (cc vvi) n1, p-acp r-crq pns11 vvd pc-acp vvi po12 n1 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n1, vbz dt n1 vvb, (4) text (DIV1) 23 Page 22
215 and Universal Practice of the Church of Christ, in all Ages, and Places, almost in the World. and Universal Practice of the Church of christ, in all Ages, and Places, almost in the World. cc j-u n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, p-acp d n2, cc n2, av p-acp dt n1. (4) text (DIV1) 23 Page 22
216 The Apostles, as we read Luke 24.53. after Christ's Ascension, were continually in the Temple, i. e. Every Morning and Evening (in which sence the Morning and Evening Sacrifice was called the continual Burnt-Offering) at the time of Publick Prayer, Praising and Blessing God. The Apostles, as we read Lycia 24.53. After Christ's Ascension, were continually in the Temple, i. e. Every Morning and Evening (in which sense the Morning and Evening Sacrifice was called the continual Burnt-offering) At the time of Public Prayer, Praising and Blessing God. dt n2, c-acp pns12 vvb av crd. p-acp npg1 n1, vbdr av-j p-acp dt n1, sy. sy. d n1 cc n1 (p-acp r-crq n1 dt n1 cc n1 n1 vbds vvn dt j j) p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1, vvg cc vvg np1. (4) text (DIV1) 23 Page 22
217 And the Apostolical Constitutions (which are by all allowed to be very Ancient) do enjoin the Bishop to Admonish and Command the People to come every day, both Morning and Evening, to the Publick Prayers; And the Apostolical Constitutions (which Are by all allowed to be very Ancient) do enjoin the Bishop to Admonish and Command the People to come every day, both Morning and Evening, to the Public Prayers; cc dt j n2 (r-crq vbr p-acp d vvn pc-acp vbi av j) vdb vvi dt n1 pc-acp vvi cc vvi dt n1 pc-acp vvi d n1, d n1 cc n1, p-acp dt j n2; (4) text (DIV1) 23 Page 23
218 and that none by absenting himself, should maim the Church, and take away one Member from the Body of Christ. 2. Constit. Chap. 59. and that none by absenting himself, should maim the Church, and take away one Member from the Body of christ. 2. Constitut Chap. 59. cc d pi p-acp vvg px31, vmd vvi dt n1, cc vvb av crd n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1. crd np1 np1 crd (4) text (DIV1) 23 Page 23
219 And as in all Ages, so in all Places, the Churches both of the Eastern, and Western Communion, Greek, Armenian, Roman, Lutheran, and Calvinist; all Christian Churches, almost do so Universally Understand, And as in all Ages, so in all Places, the Churches both of the Eastern, and Western Communion, Greek, Armenian, Roman, Lutheran, and Calvinist; all Christian Churches, almost do so Universally Understand, cc c-acp p-acp d n2, av p-acp d n2, dt n2 d pp-f dt j, cc j n1, jp, jp, njp, njp, cc np1; d njp n2, av vdb av av-j vvb, (4) text (DIV1) 24 Page 23
220 and Agree, That the daily Publick Worship of God is enjoined both by the Scriptures, and Agree, That the daily Public Worship of God is enjoined both by the Scriptures, cc vvb, cst dt j j n1 pp-f np1 vbz vvn av-d p-acp dt n2, (4) text (DIV1) 24 Page 23
221 and the very Nature of a Christian Church, That there is scarce any place in which it is not constantly, and Religiously observed, and used. and the very Nature of a Christian Church, That there is scarce any place in which it is not constantly, and Religiously observed, and used. cc dt j n1 pp-f dt njp n1, cst pc-acp vbz av-j d n1 p-acp r-crq pn31 vbz xx av-j, cc av-j vvn, cc vvn. (4) text (DIV1) 24 Page 23
222 For a Christian Church is in its proper Notion, An Assembly of Men and Women met together to Worship God by Christ; For a Christian Church is in its proper Notion, an Assembly of Men and Women met together to Worship God by christ; p-acp dt njp n1 vbz p-acp po31 j n1, dt n1 pp-f n2 cc n2 vvd av p-acp n1 np1 p-acp np1; (4) text (DIV1) 24 Page 23
223 Or, A company joined together to have Fellowship with God, and one with another in all holy Duties; Or, A company joined together to have Fellowship with God, and one with Another in all holy Duties; cc, dt n1 vvd av pc-acp vhi n1 p-acp np1, cc pi p-acp j-jn p-acp d j n2; (4) text (DIV1) 24 Page 24
224 of which Prayer, Thanksgiving, and Praises are the Chief. of which Prayer, Thanksgiving, and Praises Are the Chief. pp-f r-crq n1, n1, cc n2 vbr dt j-jn. (4) text (DIV1) 24 Page 24
225 As those who need, or Desire farther Information, or Satisfaction in this Argument, may find largely, As those who need, or Desire farther Information, or Satisfaction in this Argument, may find largely, p-acp d r-crq n1, cc vvb jc n1, cc n1 p-acp d n1, vmb vvi av-j, (4) text (DIV1) 24 Page 24
226 and convincingly handled, in a Discourse concerning Prayer, lately published by a pious and learned Divine of our Church, Dr. Patrick, which I wish were in all Men's Hands. and convincingly handled, in a Discourse Concerning Prayer, lately published by a pious and learned Divine of our Church, Dr. Patrick, which I wish were in all Men's Hands. cc av-vvg vvn, p-acp dt n1 vvg n1, av-j vvn p-acp dt j cc j j-jn pp-f po12 n1, n1 np1, r-crq pns11 vvb vbdr p-acp d ng2 n2. (4) text (DIV1) 24 Page 24
227 Thus have I shewed the Obligation we all have as far as every Man's Opportunities, and Circumstances will give leave, to a Consciencious Attendance on the daily Publick Worship. Thus have I showed the Obligation we all have as Far as every Man's Opportunities, and circumstances will give leave, to a Conscientious Attendance on the daily Public Worship. av vhb pns11 vvn dt n1 pns12 d vhb p-acp av-j c-acp d ng1 n2, cc n2 vmb vvi n1, p-acp dt j n1 p-acp dt j j n1. (4) text (DIV1) 25 Page 24
228 And that this Duty is pressed, and bound upon us; And that this Duty is pressed, and bound upon us; cc cst d n1 vbz vvn, cc vvn p-acp pno12; (4) text (DIV1) 25 Page 24
229 1. By that Obedience we owe to the Will of God, revealed in the Gospel. 2. By that Zeal we ought to have for the Honour, 1. By that obedience we owe to the Will of God, revealed in the Gospel. 2. By that Zeal we ought to have for the Honour, crd p-acp d n1 pns12 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, vvn p-acp dt n1. crd p-acp d n1 pns12 vmd pc-acp vhi p-acp dt n1, (4) text (DIV1) 25 Page 24
230 and Glory of God, and the Interest of our Religion. 3. By the Advantages we may reap from our so doing, viz. The laying out so much of our time in the best manner, and to the best Account. and Glory of God, and the Interest of our Religion. 3. By the Advantages we may reap from our so doing, viz. The laying out so much of our time in the best manner, and to the best Account. cc n1 pp-f np1, cc dt n1 pp-f po12 n1. crd p-acp dt n2 pns12 vmb vvi p-acp po12 av vdg, n1 dt vvg av av d pp-f po12 n1 p-acp dt js n1, cc p-acp dt js vvb. (4) text (DIV1) 25 Page 24
231 Being hereby put upon great Circumspection, and Watchfulness over our selves, that we lead unreprovable, and exemplary Lives; Being hereby put upon great Circumspection, and Watchfulness over our selves, that we led unreprovable, and exemplary Lives; vbg av vvn p-acp j n1, cc n1 p-acp po12 n2, cst pns12 vvb j, cc j n2; (4) text (DIV1) 25 Page 25
232 our own growth in all Grace; our own growth in all Grace; po12 d n1 p-acp d n1; (4) text (DIV1) 25 Page 25
233 and especially in the Love of God, and of our Neighbour. 4. By the concern we ought to have for the good of others; and especially in the Love of God, and of our Neighbour. 4. By the concern we ought to have for the good of Others; cc av-j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, cc pp-f po12 n1. crd p-acp dt vvb pns12 vmd pc-acp vhi p-acp dt j pp-f n2-jn; (4) text (DIV1) 25 Page 25
234 the Publick Prosperity, and Establishment both of our Church and State. 5. By the Authority and Example of the Church of Christ in all Ages, and Places. the Public Prosperity, and Establishment both of our Church and State. 5. By the authority and Exampl of the Church of christ in all Ages, and Places. dt j n1, cc n1 av-d pp-f po12 n1 cc n1. crd p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp d n2, cc n2. (4) text (DIV1) 25 Page 25
235 But after all this, Men have not leisure from their secular Employments; But After all this, Men have not leisure from their secular Employments; cc-acp p-acp d d, n2 vhb xx n1 p-acp po32 j n2; (4) text (DIV1) 26 Page 25
236 and serving God in their Calling, they tell us, is better than Praying. But is not Religion our Calling too? I am sure the Scripture uses the Word, Vocation, and serving God in their Calling, they tell us, is better than Praying. But is not Religion our Calling too? I am sure the Scripture uses the Word, Vocation, cc vvg np1 p-acp po32 vvg, pns32 vvb pno12, vbz jc cs vvg. cc-acp vbz xx n1 po12 vvg av? pns11 vbm j dt n1 vvz dt n1, n1, (4) text (DIV1) 26 Page 25
237 or Calling in that Sense, and I think in that only; or Calling in that Sense, and I think in that only; cc vvg p-acp d n1, cc pns11 vvb p-acp d av-j; (4) text (DIV1) 26 Page 25
238 and the Apostolical Constitutions tell us, That our secular Callings, Trades, or Professions, are our Work, by the bye only, and the Apostolical Constitutions tell us, That our secular Callings, Trades, or Professions, Are our Work, by the buy only, cc dt j n2 vvb pno12, cst po12 j n2, n2, cc n2, vbr po12 n1, p-acp dt n1 av-j, (4) text (DIV1) 26 Page 25
239 as providing for the Necessities of this lower Animal Life. NONLATINALPHABET. But the Worship of God is our Principal Business. NONLATINALPHABET. Const. 61. as providing for the Necessities of this lower Animal Life.. But the Worship of God is our Principal Business.. Constantinople 61. c-acp vvg p-acp dt n2 pp-f d jc n1 n1.. p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz po12 j-jn n1.. np1 crd (4) text (DIV1) 26 Page 25
240 If we must live Godlily, as well as Soberly, and Righteously; we must then reckon the Publick Worship of God among the Businesses of our Lives, If we must live Godlily, as well as Soberly, and Righteously; we must then reckon the Public Worship of God among the Businesses of our Lives, cs pns12 vmb vvi av-j, c-acp av c-acp av-j, cc av-j; pns12 vmb av vvi dt j n1 pp-f np1 p-acp dt n2 pp-f po12 vvz, (4) text (DIV1) 27 Page 25
241 and allow a competent time for the Discharge of what appears to be one third part of our Duty. and allow a competent time for the Discharge of what appears to be one third part of our Duty. cc vvi dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f r-crq vvz pc-acp vbi crd ord n1 pp-f po12 n1. (4) text (DIV1) 27 Page 26
242 I would advise even the Poorest Persons, who maintain themselves and Families by hard Labour, to venture so much of their time with God, I would Advice even the Poorest Persons, who maintain themselves and Families by hard Labour, to venture so much of their time with God, pns11 vmd vvi av dt js n2, r-crq vvb px32 cc n2 p-acp j n1, pc-acp vvi av d pp-f po32 n1 p-acp np1, (4) text (DIV1) 27 Page 26
243 as the Prayers take up every day; as the Prayers take up every day; c-acp dt n2 vvb a-acp d n1; (4) text (DIV1) 27 Page 26
244 and I am perswaded they would find it no ill Husbandry, God would not be in their debt at the years end. and I am persuaded they would find it not ill Husbandry, God would not be in their debt At the Years end. cc pns11 vbm vvn pns32 vmd vvi pn31 xx j-jn n1, np1 vmd xx vbi p-acp po32 n1 p-acp dt n2 vvb. (4) text (DIV1) 27 Page 26
245 But those who have not leisure, because they will not have it; But those who have not leisure, Because they will not have it; p-acp d r-crq vhb xx n1, c-acp pns32 vmb xx vhi pn31; (4) text (DIV1) 27 Page 26
246 because, not being Content with Food and Raiment (the Wealth of a true Christian) they will be dangerously Rich; Because, not being Content with Food and Raiment (the Wealth of a true Christian) they will be dangerously Rich; c-acp, xx vbg j p-acp n1 cc n1 (dt n1 pp-f dt j np1) pns32 vmb vbi av-j j; (4) text (DIV1) 27 Page 26
247 though they do thereby fall into Temptation and a Snare, and into those many foolish and hurtful Lusts, which often drown them, though they do thereby fallen into Temptation and a Snare, and into those many foolish and hurtful Lustiest, which often drown them, cs pns32 vdb av vvi p-acp n1 cc dt n1, cc p-acp d d j cc j n2, r-crq av vvb pno32, (4) text (DIV1) 27 Page 26
248 or their Posterity in Destruction and Perdition: or their Posterity in Destruction and Perdition: cc po32 n1 p-acp n1 cc n1: (4) text (DIV1) 27 Page 26
249 these ought well to consider the Nature, and Doctrines of our Holy Religion, viz. That it teaches us not to Love the World, these ought well to Consider the Nature, and Doctrines of our Holy Religion, viz. That it Teaches us not to Love the World, d vmd av pc-acp vvi dt n1, cc n2 pp-f po12 j n1, n1 cst pn31 vvz pno12 xx pc-acp vvi dt n1, (4) text (DIV1) 27 Page 26
250 nor the things of This World; to be Crucified to the World: To set our Affections on things above, and not on things on the Earth; nor the things of This World; to be crucified to the World: To Set our Affections on things above, and not on things on the Earth; ccx dt n2 pp-f d n1; pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1: pc-acp vvi po12 n2 p-acp n2 a-acp, cc xx p-acp n2 p-acp dt n1; (4) text (DIV1) 27 Page 26
251 To lay up our Treasure in Heaven: To lay up our Treasure in Heaven: pc-acp vvi a-acp po12 n1 p-acp n1: (4) text (DIV1) 27 Page 26
252 To provide for our selves Bags that Wax not old, To be rich towards God, To be led by the Spirit, To provide for our selves Bags that Wax not old, To be rich towards God, To be led by the Spirit, pc-acp vvi p-acp po12 n2 n2 cst vvb xx j, pc-acp vbi j p-acp np1, pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt n1, (4) text (DIV1) 27 Page 26
253 and to walk after the Spirit; and to walk After the Spirit; cc pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1; (4) text (DIV1) 27 Page 26
254 and then let them well weigh, whether a Religion Established on these, and the like Maxims, may not reasonably demand at least one 24th. part of their time for the publick Honour, and Service of God, and the promoting their own great Interest, that of their immortal Souls; and then let them well weigh, whither a Religion Established on these, and the like Maxims, may not reasonably demand At least one 24th. part of their time for the public Honour, and Service of God, and the promoting their own great Interest, that of their immortal Souls; cc av vvb pno32 av vvi, cs dt n1 vvn p-acp d, cc dt j n2, vmb xx av-j vvi p-acp ds crd ord. n1 pp-f po32 n1 p-acp dt j n1, cc n1 pp-f np1, cc dt j-vvg po32 d j n1, cst pp-f po32 j n2; (4) text (DIV1) 27 Page 27
255 and the good of the Community in which they live, and whether their constant, or frequent Pretence to want of leisure for the Publick Worship, be not in truth a Criminal Vitious Love of the World, and the good of the Community in which they live, and whither their constant, or frequent Pretence to want of leisure for the Public Worship, be not in truth a Criminal Vicious Love of the World, cc dt j pp-f dt n1 p-acp r-crq pns32 vvb, cc cs po32 j, cc j n1 pc-acp vvi pp-f n1 p-acp dt j n1, vbb xx p-acp n1 dt j-jn j n1 pp-f dt n1, (4) text (DIV1) 27 Page 27
256 and too much minding Earthly things, and, in plain English, chusing to serve Mammon, rather than God? and too much minding Earthly things, and, in plain English, choosing to serve Mammon, rather than God? cc av av-d vvg j n2, cc, p-acp j jp, vvg pc-acp vvi np1, av-c cs np1? (4) text (DIV1) 27 Page 27
257 Certainly if the generality of Men were as truly Wise, and as truly Pious as they ought to be; Certainly if the generality of Men were as truly Wise, and as truly Pious as they ought to be; av-j cs dt n1 pp-f n2 vbdr c-acp av-j j, cc c-acp av-j j c-acp pns32 vmd pc-acp vbi; (4) text (DIV1) 28 Page 27
258 if they understood the Interests of their Souls, of their Religion, of their Church and Nation, if they understood the Interests of their Souls, of their Religion, of their Church and nation, cs pns32 vvd dt n2 pp-f po32 n2, pp-f po32 n1, pp-f po32 n1 cc n1, (4) text (DIV1) 28 Page 27
259 as well as they do the little concern of getting Money; as well as they do the little concern of getting Money; c-acp av c-acp pns32 vdb dt av-j vvi pp-f vvg n1; (4) text (DIV1) 28 Page 27
260 they easily might, and would, so order their Affairs, that our Churches might be every day as well filled in the Morning and Evening, they Easily might, and would, so order their Affairs, that our Churches might be every day as well filled in the Morning and Evening, pns32 av-j vmd, cc vmd, av vvb po32 n2, cst po12 n2 vmd vbi d n1 c-acp av vvn p-acp dt n1 cc n1, (4) text (DIV1) 28 Page 27
261 as the Exchange is at Noon. as the Exchange is At Noon. c-acp dt vvb vbz p-acp n1. (4) text (DIV1) 28 Page 27
262 And doubtless, he who having the necessary Preparations of an holy Christian Conversation, a Life led in all Godliness, And doubtless, he who having the necessary Preparations of an holy Christian Conversation, a Life led in all Godliness, cc av-j, pns31 r-crq vhg dt j n2 pp-f dt j njp n1, dt n1 vvd p-acp d n1, (4) text (DIV1) 28 Page 27
263 and Honesty; (or a serious, prevailing Resolution so to Live;) of an upright Intention, and Honesty; (or a serious, prevailing Resolution so to Live;) of an upright Intention, cc n1; (cc dt j, j-vvg n1 av pc-acp vvi;) pp-f dt j n1, (4) text (DIV1) 28 Page 28
264 and sincere aim at the glory of God; his own growth in Grace, and the good of others; and sincere aim At the glory of God; his own growth in Grace, and the good of Others; cc j n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1; po31 d n1 p-acp n1, cc dt j pp-f n2-jn; (4) text (DIV1) 28 Page 28
265 shall make Conscience of entring God's Courts twice every day; when he comes to die, will find more Satisfaction in that one hour thus spent, shall make Conscience of entering God's Courts twice every day; when he comes to die, will find more Satisfaction in that one hour thus spent, vmb vvi n1 pp-f vvg npg1 n2 av d n1; c-crq pns31 vvz pc-acp vvi, vmb vvi dc n1 p-acp d crd n1 av vvn, (4) text (DIV1) 28 Page 28
266 than in all those he spends in his Worldly concerns, and no particular will stand fairer in the account of our time, which we must all make to God at the last day, than in all those he spends in his Worldly concerns, and no particular will stand Fairer in the account of our time, which we must all make to God At the last day, cs p-acp d d pns31 vvz p-acp po31 j vvz, cc dx j vmb vvi jc p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, r-crq pns12 vmb d vvi p-acp np1 p-acp dt ord n1, (4) text (DIV1) 28 Page 28
267 than the Item, So much spent every day, when we had opportunity, in the Publick Worship, and Service of God. than the Item, So much spent every day, when we had opportunity, in the Public Worship, and Service of God. cs dt n1, av av-d vvn d n1, c-crq pns12 vhd n1, p-acp dt j n1, cc n1 pp-f np1. (4) text (DIV1) 28 Page 28

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