The Morning exercise [at] Cri[ppleg]ate, or, Several cases of conscience practically resolved

O Brethren, if families were holy, then Cities, then Nations would quickly prove Mountains of Holiness, and Seats for the Throne of God. We are apt to cry out of bad times; Alas, those unclean Nests of ungodly Families have been the causes of all the wickedness in all Ages and Generations to this day. Therefore whoever thou art, on whom the Grace of God hath shined, study that holy art of Divine Reflection, and Re-percussion of that light on others hearts, which bring's me to an useful and practical question.

O Brethren, if families were holy, then Cities, then Nations would quickly prove Mountains of Holiness, and Seats for the Throne of God. Wee are apt to cry out of bad times; Alas, those unclean Nests of ungodly Families have been the causes of all the wickedness in all Ages and Generations to this day. Therefore whoever thou art, on whom the Grace of God hath shined, study that holy art of Divine Reflection, and Re-percussion of that light on others hearts, which bring's mee to an useful and practical question.

Quest. You I say, What course shall we take, what means shall we use, what method will you prescribe, that we may be able to manage this important and weighty duty; that we may be helpful towards the conversion and salvation of our near Relations that are in the state of nature?

Quest. You I say, What course shall wee take, what means shall wee use, what method will you prescribe, that wee may bee able to manage this important and weighty duty; that wee may bee helpful towards the conversion and salvation of our neer Relations that are in the state of nature?

I confess this Question is of grand importance, and being properly solved, may prove of great influence in all places where we are cast by Divine Providence. There is scarce a family, scarce a person living, who may not be comprehended within the verge and limits of this discourse.