The sum of sacred divinity briefly & methodically propoundedThe summe of sacred diuinitie briefly & methodically propounded

For the performance of the duties of this Commandment,¹ are required in all, but especially in the public service of God; First, Preparation of our selves before we come: by considering both the cause that should move us to it, and how to perform it with greatest duty and respect; as the Preacher doth exhort us: Take ^kheed unto thy feet, when thou goest into the House of God: and be nearer to hearken, then to give the gift of Fools, and sacrifice; for they know not that they do ill. Do not confusedly speak with thy mouth, nor let thy heart make haste to utter a word before God: for God is in Heaven, & thou art upon the Earth: Therefore let thy words be few. To which purpose it is necessary, that we use private Prayer before-hand, and take special view and examination of our sins, that hinder our approach to God.

For the performance of the duties of this Commandement,¹ are required in all, but especially in the publike seruice of God; First, Preparation of our selues before wee come: by considering both the cause that should mooue vs to it, and how to performe it with greatest dutie and respect; as the Preacher doth exhort vs: Take ^kheed vnto thy feet, when thou goest into the House of God: and bee neerer to hearken, then to giue the gift of Fooles, and sacrifice; for they know not that they doe ill. Doe not confusedly speake with thy mouth, nor let thy heart make haste to vtter a word before God: for God is in Heauen, & thou art vpon the Earth: Therefore let thy words be few. To which purpose it is necessary, that we vse priuate Prayer before-hand, and take speciall view and examination of our sinnes, that hinder our approch to God.

1. 1Whereunto are requisite Preparation,
2. kEccles. 47. & 5. 1.