The practice of piety directing a Christian how to walk, that he may please…

5. Approve thy self to be a true servant of Christ, not only in thy general Calling, as in the frequent use of the Word and Sacraments; but also in thy particular, in making conscience to eschew every known sin, and to obey God in every one of his Commandments; like Josiah ^*who turned to God with all his heart, according to all the law of Moses: and Zechariah and Elizabeth, who walked in all the Commandments of God without reproof But if at any time through frailty, thou slippest into any sin, lie not in it, but speedily rise out of it by unfeigned repentance; praying for pardon, till thy conscience be pacified, thy hatred of sin increased, and thy purpose of amendment confirmed.

5. Approve thy self to be a true servant of Christ, not only in thy general Calling, as in the frequent use of the Word and Sacraments; but also in thy particular, in making conscience to eschew every known sin, and to obey God in every one of his Commandments; like Josias ^*who turned to God with all his heart, according to all the law of Moses: and Zachary and Elizabeth, who walked in all the Commandments of God without reproof But if at any time through frailty, thou slippest into any sin, lie not in it, but speedily rise out of it by unfeigned repentance; praying for pardo•, till thy conscience be pacified, thy hatred of sin encreased, and thy purpose of amendment confirmed.

1. *2 Kin. 23. 25. Luke 1. 6.

6. Beware of affecting Popularity by adulation: the end never proves good; and though attained by due deserts, yet manage it wisely, lest it prove more dangerous than contempt. For States desire but to keep down, whom they contemn for their unworthiness, but to cut off, whom they envy for their greatness: He therefore is truly prudent who (considering the premises) neither affecteth nor neglecteth popularity. But in any wise take heed of harbouring a