Short and plain directions for the observation of the Lords day as they were delivered in a sermon in the church of Mallow, in the diocess of Cloyne : suited to the capacity of the common people / by John Bulkelly, M.A. and rector of Cloyne.
Short and Plain Directions for the Observation of the Lords Day, as they were delivered in a Sermon, &c. Exodus XX. Vers. 8. Remember the Sabbath Day to keep it holy.
Short and Plain Directions for the Observation of the lords Day, as they were Delivered in a Sermon, etc. Exodus XX. Vers. 8. remember the Sabbath Day to keep it holy.
Let these Examples induce us not to mispend any part of this day, but to rise sooner on this day than on other days, by how much the service of God is to be preferred before all earthly business;
Let these Examples induce us not to misspend any part of this day, but to rise sooner on this day than on other days, by how much the service of God is to be preferred before all earthly business;
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Secondly, Let us examine our Consciences, and confess our Sins to God, and renew our Vows, to walk more conscionably, that we may bring into the presence of God,
Secondly, Let us examine our Consciences, and confess our Sins to God, and renew our Vows, to walk more Conscionably, that we may bring into the presence of God,
yet by our selves to pray servently to God. 1st. Both for our selves, that we may be profitable Hearers, for Understanding, Memory, Grace, and a Blessing on the Word. 2dly.
yet by our selves to pray servently to God. 1st. Both for our selves, that we may be profitable Hearers, for Understanding, Memory, Grace, and a Blessing on the Word. 2dly.
As also for our Teachers and Instructors, that God would give them utterance, that they may speak boldly as they ought to speak in the demonstration of the Spirit and of Power;
As also for our Teachers and Instructors, that God would give them utterance, that they may speak boldly as they ought to speak in the demonstration of the Spirit and of Power;
before the beginning of publick Exercises, that we may joyn therein with the Congregation of the Faithful. We read in Ezekiel 46.10. That the Prince was to make as much haste to the Temple as the meanest in the Congregation.
before the beginning of public Exercises, that we may join therein with the Congregation of the Faithful. We read in Ezekielem 46.10. That the Prince was to make as much haste to the Temple as the Meanest in the Congregation.
The people waited for Zacharias, Luke 1. The Disciples at Treas came together to hear Paul preach, Acts 20.7. At Antioch the whole City almost were come together to hear the word of God, Act. 13.44.
The people waited for Zacharias, Lycia 1. The Disciples At Treas Come together to hear Paul preach, Acts 20.7. At Antioch the Whole city almost were come together to hear the word of God, Act. 13.44.
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What place more august and noble, more honourable and stately, than the Temples dedicated to the worship and service of God? Let us consider that this is none other but the House of God;
What place more august and noble, more honourable and stately, than the Temples dedicated to the worship and service of God? Let us Consider that this is none other but the House of God;
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Every Church in things indifferent may establish such Rites as in wisdom shall be thought most convenient for the preservation of unity and uniformity in God's worship.
Every Church in things indifferent may establish such Rites as in Wisdom shall be Thought most convenient for the preservation of unity and uniformity in God's worship.
True it is that the antient Fathers in the primitive Church did generally worship towards the East, and lay down the grounds or reasons of that custom:
True it is that the ancient Father's in the primitive Church did generally worship towards the East, and lay down the grounds or Reasons of that custom:
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and the Heathens accused the Christians because they worship'd God towards the East, that they did worship the Sun (as Tertullian relates in his Apolegiticks) as now also some too uncharitably charge those among us that retain the like custom,
and the heathens accused the Christians Because they worshipped God towards the East, that they did worship the Sun (as Tertullian relates in his Apolegiticks) as now also Some too uncharitably charge those among us that retain the like custom,
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When thy People shall make supplication unto thee in this House, saith Solomon; Then hear thou in Heaven thy dwelling place, and when thou hearest forgive.
When thy People shall make supplication unto thee in this House, Says Solomon; Then hear thou in Heaven thy Dwelling place, and when thou Hearst forgive.
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St. Paul exhorts, that in the Churches first of all Supplications, Prayers, Intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men, 1. Tim. 2.1. The Apostles continued with one accord in Prayer and Supplications, Act. 1.14.
Saint Paul exhorts, that in the Churches First of all Supplications, Prayers, Intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men, 1. Tim. 2.1. The Apostles continued with one accord in Prayer and Supplications, Act. 1.14.
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and their several Languages craving the same things just and honest, and sutable to his will, make a sweet consort, a melodious harmony in the Ears of God, 2dly. These Prayers must be directed to God alone, in and thrô Jesus Christ;
and their several Languages craving the same things just and honest, and suitable to his will, make a sweet consort, a melodious harmony in the Ears of God, 2dly. These Prayers must be directed to God alone, in and thrô jesus christ;
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In ancient time the people of God were in special necessity directed to pray in a set form, Hos. 14.2. Take with you words, &c. (i. e.) Take such words as are convenient for the expressing of that which I tell you is necessary for you in this miserable condition that you are in;
In ancient time the people of God were in special necessity directed to pray in a Set from, Hos. 14.2. Take with you words, etc. (i. e.) Take such words as Are convenient for the expressing of that which I tell you is necessary for you in this miserable condition that you Are in;
as I direct, as I dictate, take these very words and say, &c. This was no novelty to the people of Israel; they had prescribed unto them a set form of Confession at their offering of the first Fruits,
as I Direct, as I dictate, take these very words and say, etc. This was no novelty to the people of Israel; they had prescribed unto them a Set from of Confessi At their offering of the First Fruits,
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and of Prayer, for him that offered the third years Tythes, Deut. 26. Moses used a set form of words at the raising and setting of the Ark, Numb. 10.35. Aaron was directed in a set form of words to bless the people, Num. 6. And there was a set form of Curses.
and of Prayer, for him that offered the third Years Tithes, Deuteronomy 26. Moses used a Set from of words At the raising and setting of the Ark, Numb. 10.35. Aaron was directed in a Set from of words to bless the people, Num. 6. And there was a Set from of Curses.
Deut 27. Moses 's song was written for a Hymn for after times. And what are David 's Psalms but set forms of Prayer, Petitions, thanksgivings for Benefits,
Deuteronomy 27. Moses is song was written for a Hymn for After times. And what Are David is Psalms but Set forms of Prayer, Petitions, thanksgivings for Benefits,
as St. John the Baptist his immediate fore-runner had formerly done to his Disciples. St. Paul often used the same set form of Prayer without variation.
as Saint John the Baptist his immediate forerunner had formerly done to his Disciples. Saint Paul often used the same Set from of Prayer without variation.
And the Councel of Carthage decreed that what prayers soever a man framed for himself he should first acquaint those that were wise and learned with them,
And the Council of Carthage decreed that what Prayers soever a man framed for himself he should First acquaint those that were wise and learned with them,
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Least by sudden extemporary effusion of prayer, without good advice and meditation, some expressions might slip from him, either through Ignorance or Carelesness, which were not consonant to the Faith of Christ's Church, no nor beseeming the awful Majesty of Almighty God.
lest by sudden extemporary effusion of prayer, without good Advice and meditation, Some expressions might slip from him, either through Ignorance or Carelessness, which were not consonant to the Faith of Christ's Church, no nor beseeming the awful Majesty of Almighty God.
And now I appeal to your Consciences whether the same necessity doth not lie on us to preserve the Publick Liturgie or Service Book from contempt and disusance, seing so many different Sects and dangerous Heresies are crept in among us,
And now I appeal to your Consciences whither the same necessity does not lie on us to preserve the Public Liturgy or Service Book from contempt and disusance, sing so many different Sects and dangerous Heresies Are crept in among us,
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as Presbyterians, Independants, Anabaptists, Seekers, &c. whose prayers if they be true to their own Positions cannot be consonant to the rule of Faith;
as Presbyterians, Independents, Anabaptists, Seekers, etc. whose Prayers if they be true to their own Positions cannot be consonant to the Rule of Faith;
I close up this with the speech of Polycarpus, O Deus in quae tempora reservasti nos? O God for what times hast thou reserved us? wherein that service of thine which hath heretofore had the high approbation, applause and commendation of many learned Divines,
I close up this with the speech of Polycarp, Oh Deus in Quae tempora reservasti nos? Oh God for what times hast thou reserved us? wherein that service of thine which hath heretofore had the high approbation, applause and commendation of many learned Divines,
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whose particular exceptions against it, or any passage in it, have received full, particular, and abundant satisfaction by the Learned pens of Hooker, Fisher, Falkner, and of Dr. King the now Bishop of Derry.
whose particular exceptions against it, or any passage in it, have received full, particular, and abundant satisfaction by the Learned pens of Hooker, Fisher, Falkner, and of Dr. King the now Bishop of Derry.
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The exercises of the Church are common and publick, no body is excluded from it's harmony, vis unita fortior. It is an ignorant pride for a man to think his own private prayers more effectual than the publick prayers of the whole Church;
The exercises of the Church Are Common and public, no body is excluded from it's harmony, vis unita fortior. It is an ignorant pride for a man to think his own private Prayers more effectual than the public Prayers of the Whole Church;
Eusebius witnesseth that the Christian Souldiers kneeled in their prayers: Arnobius affirms that Christians when they ador'd God with their joynt prayers, did use prostration.
Eusebius Witnesseth that the Christian Soldiers kneeled in their Prayers: Arnobius affirms that Christians when they adored God with their joint Prayers, did use prostration.
True it is, that for joy of our Saviours Resurrection, the ancient Church would not kneel in her prayers, between Easter and Whitsuntide as we read in Tertull, and Just. Mart. and when that Ceremony was omitted in some places, the 20th Can:
True it is, that for joy of our Saviors Resurrection, the ancient Church would not kneel in her Prayers, between Easter and Whitsuntide as we read in Tertul, and Just. Mart. and when that Ceremony was omitted in Some places, the 20th Can:
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of the first Councel of Nice decreed, that it should be observed in every place, yet we find in Acts 21.5. that St. Paul prayed with bended knees on the shore of Tyre, between the Feast of Pascha, and Pentecost. After the days of Unleavened Bread he sayled from Philippi and hastned to be at Jerusalem, the day of Pentecost, and passing thrô Tyre in this his journy towards Jerusalem, he kneeled down on the shore and prayed, Acts 20.6.16.
of the First Council of Nicaenae decreed, that it should be observed in every place, yet we find in Acts 21.5. that Saint Paul prayed with bent knees on the shore of Tyre, between the Feast of Pascha, and Pentecost. After the days of Unleavened Bred he sailed from Philippi and hastened to be At Jerusalem, the day of Pentecost, and passing thrô Tyre in this his journey towards Jerusalem, he kneeled down on the shore and prayed, Acts 20.6.16.
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So did the primitive Christians, ad similitudinem caelestis tonitru Amen reboabat saith St. Hierom. The whole Congregation resoundeth Amen like a crack of Thunder, till the Church did ring again After prayer succeedeth the publick reading of the Word, Deut. 4.10. where it appears that the end of our gathering is to hear the word that is sanctified for sanctification.
So did the primitive Christians, ad similitudinem caelestis Tonitru Amen reboabat Says Saint Hieronymus The Whole Congregation resoundeth Amen like a Crac of Thunder, till the Church did ring again After prayer succeedeth the public reading of the Word, Deuteronomy 4.10. where it appears that the end of our gathering is to hear the word that is sanctified for sanctification.
Moses was read among the Jews, in their Synagogue, upon that Sabbath day, Acts 15.21. Among Christians also Moses and the Prophets were read at first, Acts 13.15.
Moses was read among the jews, in their Synagogue, upon that Sabbath day, Acts 15.21. Among Christians also Moses and the prophets were read At First, Acts 13.15.
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and he desires of the Collossians that they would read the Epistle written from Laodicaea, and cause that which was sent unto them to be read to the Laodiceans. After the death of the Apostles;
and he Desires of the Colossians that they would read the Epistle written from Laodicea, and cause that which was sent unto them to be read to the Laodiceans. After the death of the Apostles;
While the word is audibly and distinctly read you must listen attentively thereunto, and with submission yield your selves to be governed and directed thereby:
While the word is audibly and distinctly read you must listen attentively thereunto, and with submission yield your selves to be governed and directed thereby:
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In the primitive Church, after the writings of the Apostles and Prophets were read, the President or Chief Minister, made a Sermon, wherein he instructed the People,
In the primitive Church, After the writings of the Apostles and prophets were read, the President or Chief Minister, made a Sermon, wherein he instructed the People,
When Ehud pretended a secret errand from God unto the King, Eglon rose out of his seat, Judges, 3. While the Preacher is expounding and applying the word of the Lord, look upon him,
When Ehud pretended a secret errand from God unto the King, Eglon rose out of his seat, Judges, 3. While the Preacher is expounding and applying the word of the Lord, look upon him,
And lastly, forbearing conference or drowsiness, listen with all readiness and attention, six in thy memory the coherence and connexion of the Text, with what went before, the division of it into its several parts,
And lastly, forbearing conference or drowsiness, listen with all readiness and attention, six in thy memory the coherence and connexion of the Text, with what went before, the division of it into its several parts,
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and the uses or applycation thereof for the benefit of thine own Soul. If thou canst not comprehend all these, mark dilligently the Doctrine and uses, let not these slip thy careful Observation.
and the uses or application thereof for the benefit of thine own Soul. If thou Canst not comprehend all these, mark diligently the Doctrine and uses, let not these slip thy careful Observation.
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St. Aug. accounteth it totum opus Sabbathi, as if the Sabbath was made for nothing else but only for thanksgiving and prayers, David desireth Deliverance, Psal. 35.18. and promiseth that being heard, he will sing his praise in the Congregation.
Saint Aug. accounteth it totum opus Sabbathi, as if the Sabbath was made for nothing Else but only for thanksgiving and Prayers, David Desires Deliverance, Psalm 35.18. and promises that being herd, he will sing his praise in the Congregation.
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and the Enemies of Christianity (in the Infancy of the Gospel) acknowledg that the Christians had their meeting before break of Day, to sing unto Christ and unto God; Lucian Philopater.
and the Enemies of Christianity (in the Infancy of the Gospel) acknowledge that the Christians had their meeting before break of Day, to sing unto christ and unto God; Lucian Philopater.
When the Blessing is pronounced stand up or kneel, to receive thy part therein, and hear it as if Christ himself, whose Minister he is) did pronounce the same unto thee,
When the Blessing is pronounced stand up or kneel, to receive thy part therein, and hear it as if christ himself, whose Minister he is) did pronounce the same unto thee,
Turn not thy back upon the Lords Ordinance; refuse not to come when invited to his Table. It is one thing not to receive often, by reason it is not the custom of that Church wherein thou livest to administer often;
Turn not thy back upon the lords Ordinance; refuse not to come when invited to his Table. It is one thing not to receive often, by reason it is not the custom of that Church wherein thou Livest to administer often;
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for the avoiding of scandal, the continuance of charity, and in testimony of thine obedience, to conform thy self to the manner of the Church, wherein thou livest.
for the avoiding of scandal, the Continuance of charity, and in testimony of thine Obedience, to conform thy self to the manner of the Church, wherein thou Livest.
That thou mayest omit no part of Publick Worship of God, but pray with the Church and Congregation (2dly) That thou mayest outwardly grace God's Ordinance,
That thou Mayest omit no part of Public Worship of God, but pray with the Church and Congregation (2dly) That thou Mayest outwardly grace God's Ordinance,
and countenance it, (as it were) with thy presence, and not disgrace or seem to scorn it, by turning thy back unto it. (3dly) That God's publick Ordinance may be publickly,
and countenance it, (as it were) with thy presence, and not disgrace or seem to scorn it, by turning thy back unto it. (3dly) That God's public Ordinance may be publicly,
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and not privately performed, and that thou mayest assist the Church in praising God, for grafting another Member into his Mystical Body. (4thly) That thou mayest shew thy self to be a Freeman of Christs Corporation, having a voyce or consent in the admission of others into that holy Society. (5thly) That thou mayest repay thy debts, in praying for that Infant, which is to be Baptiz'd, (as other Christians did in the like case for thee) that God would give him the new effects of Baptism, by his Blood and Spirit. (6thly) That also thou mayest hereby call to mind thy Covenant with God in Baptism,
and not privately performed, and that thou Mayest assist the Church in praising God, for grafting Another Member into his Mystical Body. (4thly) That thou Mayest show thy self to be a Freeman of Christ Corporation, having a voice or consent in the admission of Others into that holy Society. (5thly) That thou Mayest repay thy debts, in praying for that Infant, which is to be Baptized, (as other Christians did in the like case for thee) that God would give him the new effects of Baptism, by his Blood and Spirit. (6thly) That also thou Mayest hereby call to mind thy Covenant with God in Baptism,
Lastly, Remember to cast thy mite into the poor mans Box, Deut. 16.16. There is a charge to Aaron, that whensoever they came to appear before the Lord, none of them should appear empty handed. Lev. 8.31. There is mention made of a Basket of sanctification, in which were reserved those things, that afterward they would consecrate to the Lord.
Lastly, remember to cast thy mite into the poor men Box, Deuteronomy 16.16. There is a charge to Aaron, that whensoever they Come to appear before the Lord, none of them should appear empty handed. Lev. 8.31. There is mention made of a Basket of sanctification, in which were reserved those things, that afterwards they would consecrate to the Lord.
and reading and preaching is ceased, spend the remainder of the day in meditation; this is to continue the whole day, and still findeth matter to work upon.
and reading and preaching is ceased, spend the remainder of the day in meditation; this is to continue the Whole day, and still finds matter to work upon.
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how we have been as Firebrands, snatched and rescued out of the Fire, delivered from the burthen of Tyranny and Popery by the over ruling hand of Providence;
how we have been as Firebrands, snatched and rescued out of the Fire, Delivered from the burden of Tyranny and Popery by the over ruling hand of Providence;
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and to grant thee a quiet repose and comfortable refreshment this night, that being raised to the comfort of the next morning thou mayest return, refreshed and strengthned to thy wonted Labour,
and to grant thee a quiet repose and comfortable refreshment this night, that being raised to the Comfort of the next morning thou Mayest return, refreshed and strengthened to thy wonted Labour,
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