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A guide to godliness or a Treatise of a Christian life showing the dutiesA guide to godlynesse or a Treatise of a Christian life shewing the duties
A guide to godliness or a Treatise of a Christian life showing the duties wherein it consisteth, the helps enabling & the reasons persuading unto it the impediments hindering the practise of it, and the best means to remove them whereunto are added divers prayers and a treatise of carnal security by John Douname Bachelor in Divinity and minister of Gods Word.A guide to godlynesse or a Treatise of a Christian life shewing the duties wherein it consisteth, the helpes inabling & the reasons parswading vnto it ye impediments hindering ye practise of it, and the best meanes to remoue them whereunto are added diuers prayers and a treatise of carnall securitie by Iohn Douname Batcheler in Diuinitie and minister of Gods Word.
London: printed by Felix Kingstone and William Stansby for Ed, 1622
Modern spelling is a reading aid: the words are the author’s, only the spelling is modernized. Original shows the page as printed, with the transcription marks.
§. Sect. 1 Of the sanctifying of Gods Name, which is taken diversly in the Scriptures, &c. and how it ought to be done.
§. Sect. 1 Of the sanctifying of Gods Name, which is taken diuersly in the Scriptures, &c. and how it ought to be done.
The third Commandment requireth that we sanctify Gods Name, and glorify him out of his public and solemn service, in the whole course of our lives and conversation. The Name of God signifieth divers things in the Scriptures, as first, God himself and his attributes, which are his Essence. Secondly, his Glory. Thirdly, his Titles, as Jehovah, Elohim, Jah. Fourthly, his Word. Fifthly, his Religion. Sixthly, his Works. And to take it in vain, is to use it in our thoughts, words, and works, rashly, lightly, and without judgement, or in vain, and to no end, or falsely, wickedly, and contumeliously to his dishonour, which is here forbidden. Contrariwise in this Commandment, God requireth that we sanctify and glorify his holy Name: and as it is Holy, Reverend, and Glorious in it self, so to use it holily and reverently, in all our thoughts, words, and actions. And on the other side he forbiddeth us to use Gods Name, that is, his attributes, Titles, Word, Religion, and Works vainly, that is, rashly, irreverently, and lightly, upon no just cause, or else profanely, falsely, and contemptuously to Gods dishonour. The main duties required of us, are first, that we effectually know, believe, and remember God and his attributes, and also often think and meditate on them, holily and 1reverently, that we make profession of God and his attributes, and upon all occasions speak of them in like manner; and that we walk worthy such an holy knowledge and profession in our lives and conversations. 2Secondly, that we desire Gods glory in our hearts, and endeavour 3to set it forth by all means; making it the matter of our speech, and glorifying him by our praises and thanksgiving, and the end also of all our words and actions. Thirdly, that we use Gods Titles and Names judiciously, in matters of weight and importance, after a serious and reverent manner, and to a good end. Fourthly, that we use Gods Word religiously and holily, reading, meditating, and conferring of it with a desire, study, and endeavour to know, remember, and practise it. That we make it our Schoolmaster, to teach and instruct us in all truth, our chief 4guide for the directing and reforming of our hearts and lives, and the 5squire and rule, according to which we frame all our words and actions.
THe third Commandement requireth that wee sanctifie Gods Name, and glorifie him out of his publike and solemne seruice, in the whole course of our liues and conuersation. The Name of God signifieth diuers things in the Scriptures, as first, God himselfe and his attributes, which are his Essence. Secondly, his Glory. Thirdly, his Titles, as Iehouah, Elohim, Iah. Fourthly, his Word. Fifthly, his Religion. Sixthly, his Workes. And to take it in vaine, is to vse it in our thoughts, words, and workes, rashly, lightly, and without iudgement, or in vaine, and to no end, or falsly, wickedly, and contumeliously to his dishonour, which is heere forbidden. Contrariwise in this Commandement, God requireth that we sanctifie and glorifie his holy Name: and as it is Holy, Reuerend, and Glorious in it selfe, so to vse it holily and reuerently, in all our thoughts, words, and actions. And on the other side he forbiddeth vs to vse Gods Name, that is, his attributes, Titles, Word, Religion, and Workes vainely, that is, rashly, irreuerently, and lightly, vpon no iust cause, or else prophanely, falsly, and contemptuously to Gods dishonour. The mayne duties required of vs, are first, that wee effectually know, beleeue, and remember God and his attributes, and also often thinke and meditate on them, holily and 1reuerently, that wee make profession of God and his attributes, and vpon all occasions speake of them in like manner; and that wee walke worthy such an holy knowledge and profession in our liues and conuersations. 2Secondly, that wee desire Gods glory in our hearts, and indeuour 3to set it foorth by all meanes; making it the matter of our speech, and glorifying him by our praises and thankesgiuing, and the end also of all our words and actions. Thirdly, that we vse Gods Titles and Names iudiciously, in matters of waight and importance, after a serious and reuerent manner, and to a good end. Fourthly, that wee vse Gods Word religiously and holily, reading, meditating, and conferring of it with a desire, studie, and indeuour to know, remember, and practise it. That we make it our Schoolemaster, to teach and instruct vs in all truth, our chiefe 4guide for the directing and reforming of our hearts and liues, and the 5squire and rule, according to which wee frame all our words and actions.
Fifthly, that we walk worthy our high calling, and by our holiness and 1righteousness adorn the Religion which we profess; carrying our selves in all things uprightly, in respect of God, and inoffensively in respect of men. Sixthly, that in our thoughts, words, and actions, we make an holy and religious use of all Gods works, both of creation and government, and both meditate and speak of them so, as it may redound to Gods glory, knowing him by his works, and glorifying him in them, by 2acknowledging them his workmanship, and his wisdom, power, and goodness shining in them. And also to our own good, imitating in them 3that which the Scriptures propound, as good for our imitation, and avoiding ⟨p. 130⟩the contrary. And finally, that we receive them with thanksgiving, 4and sanctify them to our use by the Word and Prayer. So also here is required that we make an holy use of the creatures in respect of Gods government and providence; as first, for the determining of doubts and controversies (which can no otherwise be cleared and decided) by casting of lots, in the use whereof we are to use prayer unto God, and sometimes, 5(when the occasion is weighty) fasting, desiring of him, that by his good providence he will direct them to the right end, for which we use them. And 6as before they are cast, we are to refer our selves wholly to Gods determination; so after, we are to rest contented and well pleased with his sentence. Secondly, we are to make an holy use of Gods providence, first, in conferring rewards and blessings either upon our selves or others. In respect of our selves we make a right use of Gods blessings and benefits: When as in our hearts we be unfeignedly thankful unto God for them; 7when in our words we praise and magnify his bounty and goodness towards us, and tell what great things he hath done for us, and when in our works and actions, we refer them wholly to Gods glory, and both 8our own and others good, taking occasion of his mercy and goodness to fear him, and to turn unto him from our sins by unfeigned repentance. In respect of Gods blessings bestowed upon others, we carry our selves holily, when as we rejoice with them in Gods bounty and goodness, 9and join with them in praises and thanksgiving.
Fifthly, that wee walke worthy our high calling, and by our holinesse and 1righteousnesse adorne the Religion which we professe; carrying our selues in all things vprightly, in respect of God, and inoffensiuely in respect of men. Sixthly, that in our thoughts, words, and actions, wee make an holy and religious vse of all Gods workes, both of creation and gouernment, and both meditate and speake of them so, as it may redound to Gods glory, knowing him by his workes, and glorifying him in them, by 2acknowledging them his workemanship, and his wisedome, power, and goodnesse shining in them. And also to our owne good, imitating in them 3that which the Scriptures propound, as good for our imitation, and auoyding ⟨p. 130⟩the contrary. And finally, that wee receiue them with thankesgiuing, 4and sanctifie them to our vse by the Word and Prayer. So also here is required that wee make an holy vse of the creatures in respect of Gods gouernement and prouidence; as first, for the determining of doubts and controuersies (which can no otherwise be cleared and decided) by casting of lots, in the vse whereof we are to vse prayer vnto God, and sometimes, 5(when the occasion is waighty) fasting, desiring of him, that by his good prouidēce he wil direct them to the right end, for which we vse them. And 6as before they are cast, we are to referre our selues wholy to Gods determination; so after, wee are to rest contented and well pleased with his sentence. Secondly, we are to make an holy vse of Gods prouidence, first, in conferring rewards and blessings either vpon our selues or others. In respect of our selues wee make a right vse of Gods blessings and benefits: When as in our hearts we bee vnfainedly thankefull vnto God for them; 7when in our words we praise and magnifie his bounty and goodnesse towards vs, and tell what great things he hath done for vs, and when in our workes and actions, we referre them wholy to Gods glory, and both 8our owne and others good, taking occasion of his mercy and goodnesse to feare him, and to turne vnto him from our sinnes by vnfained repentance. In respect of Gods blessings bestowed vpon others, we carry our selues holily, when as we reioyce with them in Gods bounty and goodnes, 9and ioyne with them in praises and thanksgiuing.
The like holy use we are 1to make of Gods providence in respect of punishments and afflictions, whether they be inflicted upon our selves, or upon others. As when 2God layeth his hand upon us by his judgements and chastisements, we are to be humbled in the sight and sense of our sins, and bear them with patience and thankfulness, acknowledging Gods mercy, in that we are 3not utterly consumed, and profit by them both for the mortifying of our sins, and for our spiritual quickening unto new obedience. So when 4we see Gods Judgements upon others, we are to take warning by their example, and communicate with the faithful in their sorrows, bearing 5a part of their grief; and magnifying Gods Justice, which hath found out the wicked to inflict upon them deserved punishments.
The like holy vse we are 1to make of Gods prouidence in respect of punishments and afflictions, whether they bee inflicted vpon our selues, or vpon others. As when 2God layeth his hand vpon vs by his iudgements and chastizements, wee are to be humbled in the sight and sence of our sinnes, and beare them with patience and thankfulnes, acknowledging Gods mercy, in that we are 3not vtterly consumed, and profit by them both for the mortifying of our sinnes, and for our spirituall quickning vnto new obedience. So when 4we see Gods Iudgements vpon others, we are to take warning by their example, and communicate with the faithfull in their sorrowes, bearing 5a part of their griefe; and magnifying Gods Iustice, which hath found out the wicked to inflict vpon them deserued punishments.
§. Sect. 2 Of the sanctifying of Gods name in lawful oaths.
§. Sect. 2 Of the sanctifying of Gods name in lawfull oathes.
More especially, there is required in this Commandment, that we glorify and sanctify Gods name by our oaths and vows. First, by our oaths, 1unto which is required, first, that we honour Gods name, in swearing by it upon a just and necessary occasion, acknowledging thereby Gods infinite wisdom, from which nothing can lie hid; his Truth, which abhorreth all lies and falsehoods; his Justice, which when he is called to be a witness and Judge, will neither suffer truth and innocency to go unrewarded, nor untruth and guiltiness unpunished without respect of persons. Secondly, that we swear only by the name of God, either directly 2or indirectly, and by no creature in heaven or earth. Thirdly, that we swear after a lawful manner, unto which is required that we swear in truth, that is, to that which is true, and truly, according to the persuasion 3of our minds; In righteousness, binding our selves thereby only unto things lawful; and in judgement, whereby we discern the necessity of it, in regard that we can no otherwise clear the truth, nor be believed in a ⟨p. 131⟩matter of importance, which much respecteth Gods glory, or our own or neighbours good. And so come to the performance of this high and holy action with all reverence as in Gods presence, duly weighing and considering the conditions and circumstances of our oath, according to the Scriptures. Lastly, that we swear unto a right end, namely, to the glory 4of God, by revealing and ratifying a necessary and unknown truth, which could no otherwise be made manifest; and to the good of our neighbours 5and our selves, that they may be satisfied, all controversies and strifes ended, all doubts and suspicions removed, and our own truth and 6innocency declared and cleared.
More especially, there is required in this Commandement, that wee glorifie and sanctifie Gods name by our oathes and vowes. First, by our oathes, 1vnto which is required, first, that we honour Gods name, in swearing by it vpon a iust and necessary occasion, acknowledging thereby Gods infinite wisdome, from which nothing canly hid; his Truth, which abhorreth all lies and falshoods; his Iustice, which when he is called to be a witnesse and Iudge, will neither suffer truth and innocency to goe vnrewarded, nor vntruth and guiltinesse vnpunished without respect of persons. Secondly, that we sweare only by the name of God, either directly 2or indirectly, and by no creature in heauen or earth. Thirdly, that wee sweare after a lawfull manner, vnto which is required that we sweare in truth, that is, to that which is true, and truly, according to the perswasion 3of our mindes; In righteousnesse, binding our selues thereby only vnto things lawfull; and in iudgement, whereby we discerne the necessitie of it, in regard that we can no otherwise cleare the truth, nor be beleeued in a ⟨p. 131⟩matter of importance, which much respecteth Gods glory, or our owne or neighbours good. And so come to the performance of this high and holy action with all reuerence as in Gods presence, duly weighing and considering the conditions and circumstances of our oath, according to the Scriptures. Lastly, that we sweare vnto a right end, namely, to the glory 4of God, by reuealing and ratifying a necessary and vnknowne truth, which could no otherwise bee made manifest; and to the good of our neighbours 5and our selues, that they may be satisfied, all controuersies and strifes ended, all doubts and suspitions remoued, and our owne truth and 6innocency declared and cleared.
§. Sect. 3 Of the sanctifying Gods name by making and performing our vows.
§. Sect. 3 Of the sanctifying Gods name by making and performing our vowes.
The second special thing here required, is lawful vows, whereby we cheerfully promise unto God some thing which may be acceptable unto him, either because we have already found him gracious and good unto us, which moveth us to do this duty out of love and thankfulness, or because we expect his mercy and goodness for some benefit to be received, or punishment to be avoided or removed; out of our faith and hope grounded upon Gods promises. Unto which vows, that they may be lawful and acceptable unto God, there are two things required, namely, that we make them lawfully, and truly to perform them. Unto the making of a lawful vow is required, First, that it be performed as a religious 1act to God and none other. Secondly, that it be done after a religious and holy manner. 1. In truth, with a sincere and cheerful heart. 2. In 2righteousness, unto which is required, in respect of the person, that he have power in himself to vow that thing, or have the consent of his governors. Secondly, that the thing vowed, be lawful and acceptable unto God, as being good and commanded, or of an indifferent nature, but in respect of us, good and profitable, and therefore to be used, or hurtful and inconvenient and therefore to be avoided. Thirdly, that we vow in judgement, whereby we discern that our vow is in the former respects lawful, and very profitable either for the advancing of Gods glory or our own good. The last thing required, is, that we make it to a right end, as 3namely, to the glory of God, the good of our neighbours, and our own benefit; for the exercising of our temperance and sobriety, or the renewing 4and furthering of our repentance, or for the strengthening of our 5faith, and our good purposes and resolutions about the performance of good duties. In respect of performance of our vows, there is required, 6that it be done at the time appointed, and without delay, and also without any diminution or abatement in quantity or quality, of that which we have vowed. Especially our care must be of performing our common vow in baptism, in renouncing all our spiritual enemies, and in consecrating our selves wholly unto Gods service, in performing unto him the duties of holiness, righteousness, and sobriety all the days of our lives.
The second speciall thing here required, is lawfull vowes, whereby we cheerefully promise vnto God some thing which may be acceptable vnto him, either because we haue already found him gracious and good vnto vs, which moueth vs to doe this duty out of loue and thankefulnesse, or because we expect his mercy and goodnesse for some benefit to be receiued, or punishment to be auoided or remoued; out of our faith and hope grounded vpon Gods promises. Vnto which vowes, that they may bee lawfull and acceptable vnto God, there are two things required, namely, that we make them lawfully, and truly to performe them. Vnto the making of a lawfull vowe is required, First, that it be performed as a religious 1act to God and none other. Secondly, that it bee done after a religious and holy manner. 1. In truth, with a sincere and cheerefull heart. 2. In 2righteousnesse, vnto which is required, in respect of the person, that hee haue power in himselfe to vow that thing, or haue the consent of his gouernours. Secondly, that the thing vowed, be lawfull and acceptable vnto God, as being good and commanded, or of an indifferent nature, but in respect of vs, good and profitable, and therefore to be vsed, or hurtfull and inconuenient and therefore to be auoided. Thirdly, that we vowe in iudgement, whereby we discerne that our vowe is in the former respects lawfull, and very profitable either for the aduancing of Gods glory or our owne good. The last thing required, is, that we make it to a right end, as 3namely, to the glory of God, the good of our neighbours, and our owne benefit; for the exercising of our temperance and sobriety, or the renewing 4and furthering of our repentance, or for the strengthening of our 5faith, and our good purposes and resolutions about the performance of good duties. In respect of performance of our vowes, there is required, 6that it be done at the time appointed, and without delay, and also without any diminution or abatement in quantity or quality, of that which we haue vowed. Especially our care must bee of performing our common vowe in baptisme, in renouncing all our spirituall enemies, and in consecrating our selues wholy vnto Gods seruice, in performing vnto him the duties of holinesse, righteousnesse, and sobriety all the daies of our liues.
- 1Psal. 76. 11.
- 22. Chro. 15. 15.
- 3Psal. 66. 13.
- 4& 61. 8.
- 5Num. 30. 14. 1. Sam. 1. 11.
- 6Eccles. 5. 3. Num. 30 3.
§. Sect. 4 Of the sanctifying Gods Sabbath, and what things are required unto it.
§. Sect. 4 Of the sanctifying Gods Sabbath, and what things are required vnto it.
In the fourth Commandment, the Lord appointeth a special time, wherein all the former duties both public and private, are principally to be performed, which whosoever do neglect, they manifestly show that they are destitute of the power of all true Religion. The main duty required, is, that we remember to sanctify the Sabbath: In which two ⟨p. 132⟩things are to be considered: 1. that we must sanctify the Sabbath: 2. that we must remember to do it, that is, be mindful and careful to sanctify it. To the sanctification of the Sabbath two things are required: First, the rest. Secondly, the sanctifying of it. The rest consisteth partly in an outward rest from bodily labours and worldly affairs, and in our inward resting from the servile works of sin. The works from which we must rest, are bodily labours, and all worldly employments, so far forth as they are distractions and hinderances to the spiritual Sanctification of the Sabbath; As buying and selling, all manner of works of our ordinary callings, travailing, feasting of friends with meats not easily cooked, and such like. For all kinds of bodily labours on the Lords day are unlawful, 1except they be referred to the sanctification of the Sabbath, as the means of it, of which sort are the labours of the Minister in the duties appertaining to his ministry; and of the people travailing to the places of Gods worship. Or secondly, the works of mercy, which are duties of the Sabbath, 2as giving of alms, visiting the sick and prisoners, healing diseases and sores, by applying fit medicines and salves. Or lastly, works of necessity, which are of importance, and cannot, without great inconvenience, be done afterwards, nor could have been done before. For as for that necessity, which ariseth from our negligence and careless oversight, it is sinful, and in the first word of this Commandment forbidden and condemned. And among these works of necessity, we are to reckon labour in providing convenient food for our bodies, tending of cattle, when it is done rather in mercy, which respecteth their necessity, then for our own gain: Labours of Mariners begun before the Sabbath in their Navigation at Sea: Fight in a lawful war against our enemies; labours of servants and subjects imposed upon them by their governors as necessary, and not apparently discerned by them to be otherwise.
In the fourth Commandement, the Lord appointeth a speciall time, wherein all the former duties both publike and priuate, are principally to be performed, which whosoeuer doe neglect, they manifestly shew that they are destitute of the power of all true Religion. The maine duty required, is, that wee remember to sanctifie the Sabbath: In which two ⟨p. 132⟩things are to be considered: 1. that we must sanctifie the Sabbath: 2. that we must remember to doe it, that is, be mindfull and carefull to sanctify it. To the sanctification of the Sabbath two things are required: First, the rest. Secondly, the sanctifying of it. The rest consisteth partly in an outward rest from bodily labours and worldly affaires, and in our inward resting from the seruile workes of sinne. The workes from which wee must rest, are bodily labours, and all worldly imploiments, so farre forth as they are distractions and hinderances to the spirituall Sanctification of the Sabbath; As buying and selling, all manner of workes of our ordinary callings, trauailing, feasting of friends with meates not easily cooked, and such like. For all kinds of bodily labours on the Lords day are vnlawfull, 1except they be referred to the sanctification of the Sabbath, as the meanes of it, of which sort are the labours of the Minister in the duties appertaining to his ministery; and of the people trauailing to the places of Gods worship. Or secondly, the workes of mercy, which are duties of the Sabbath, 2as giuing of almes, visiting the sicke and prisoners, healing diseases and sores, by applying fit medicines and salues. Or lastly, workes of necessity, which are of importance, and cannot, without great inconuenience, be done afterwards, nor could haue beene done before. For as for that necessity, which ariseth from our negligence and carelesse ouersight, it is sinfull, and in the first word of this Commandement forbidden and condemned. And among these workes of necessity, we are to reckon labour in prouiding conuenient foode for our bodies, tending of cattell, when it is done rather in mercy, which respecteth their necessity, then for our owne gaine: Labours of Mariners begun before the Sabbath in their Nauigation at Sea: Fight in a lawfull warre against our enemies; labours of seruants and subiects imposed vpon them by their gouernours as necessary, and not apparantly discerned by them to be otherwise.
The inward and spiritual rest, is our resting from sin, as at all times, so especially 1on the Sabbath. For these works of darkness, are above all other most servile and slavish, seeing thereby we make our selves the vassals of Satan.
The inward and spirituall rest, is our resting from sinne, as at all times, so especially 1on the Sabbath. For these workes of darkenesse, are aboue all other most seruile and slauish, seeing thereby we make our selues the vassals of Satan.
§. Sect. 5 Of the spiritual sanctification, & the outward rest.
§. Sect. 5 Of the spirituall sanctification, & the outward rest.
And this is the rest required on the Sabbath; the sanctification of this rest is either by using the means, or doing the works of sanctification. And this is done both publicly and privately; publicly, by using the public means of sanctification in the service of God. And this is done, First, of the Ministers, by public praying in the congregation, preaching and reading the Word, and administration of the Sacraments. Secondly, the people, by frequenting the assemblies in the beginning, and continuing to the end of divine service; and being there, by carrying and behaving themselves religiously, diligently & uprightly, in calling upon Gods name, hearing the Word, and in the right use of the Sacraments. The 1public works of sanctification, are almsdeeds and collections for the poor. Privately the Sabbath is sanctified, by our preparation to Gods public service, which chiefly consisteth in meditation and prayer; and after the public service, by meditating on the Word heard, and applying it to our own use, and by holy conferences with others. Unto which duties, respecting the public worship, we are to add and use these other ⟨p. 133⟩means of sanctifying the remainder of the Lords day; Reading of the Scriptures or other religious & holy writings; meditation on Gods Word 2and works, especially of creation, preservation and redemption; Invocation by prayer; thanksgiving and singing of Psalms: and finally, godly conferences upon some fit subject, which best forteth to the present occasion, and tendeth to the use of edification: unto which means we must add the private works of sanctification, which are the works of mercy, and appertain chiefly either to the body, as the giving of alms, visiting the sick and prisoners, curing diseases, &c. or else to the soul, as, teaching the ignorant, reclaiming those who are seduced by error, admonishing those who fail of their duty by frailty and infirmity, rebuking the scandalous and wilful offender, exhorting the backward and sluggish, comforting the distressed, counselling them for the good of their souls that need counsel, and reconciling those whom we know to be at variance. But we must not only sanctify the Sabbath, but also as a special help and means hereof, we must remember to do it, that is, use all providence and care, devotion and diligence about these duties of sanctification.
And this is the rest required on the Sabbath; the sanctification of this rest is either by vsing the meanes, or doing the workes of sanctification. And this is done both publikely and priuately; publikely, by vsing the publike meanes of sanctification in the seruice of God. And this is done, First, of the Ministers, by publike praying in the congregation, preaching and reading the Word, and administration of the Sacraments. Secondly, the people, by frequenting the assemblies in the beginning, and continuing to the end of diuine seruice; and being there, by carrying and behauing themselues religiously, diligently & vprightly, in calling vpon Gods name, hearing the Word, and in the right vse of the Sacraments. The 1publike workes of sanctification, are almesdeeds and collections for the poore. Priuately the Sabbath is sanctified, by our preparation to Gods publike seruice, which chiefly consisteth in meditation and prayer; and after the publike seruice, by meditating on the Word heard, and applying it to our owne vse, and by holy conferences with others. Vnto which duties, respecting the publike worship, we are to adde and vse these other ⟨p. 133⟩meanes of sanctifying the remainder of the Lords day; Reading of the Scriptures or other religious & holy writings; meditation on Gods Word 2and workes, especially of creation, preseruation and redemption; Inuocation by prayer; thankesgiuing and singing of Psalmes: and finally, godly conferences vpon some fit subiect, which best forteth to the present occasion, and tendeth to the vse of edification: vnto which meanes we must adde the priuate workes of sanctification, which are the workes of mercy, and appertaine chiefly either to the body, as the giuing of alms, visiting the sicke and prisoners, curing diseases, &c. or else to the soule, as, teaching the ignorant, reclaiming those who are seduced by errour, admonishing those who faile of their duty by frailty and infirmity, rebuking the scandalous and wilfull offender, exhorting the backward and sluggish, comforting the distressed, counsailing them for the good of their soules that neede counsaile, and reconciling those whom we know to be at variance. But we must not only sanctify the Sabbath, but also as a speciall helpe and meanes hereof, we must remember to doe it, that is, vse all prouidence and care, deuotion and diligence about these duties of sanctification.