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

Name: The practice of piety directing a Christian how to walk, that he may please…
Author: Lewis Bayly

The practice of piety directing a Christian how to walk, that he may please God / amplified by the author

Lewis Bayly d. 1631London: printed for Edward Brewster, 1695

[17], 566 p. · 116k words · Wing B1502 · ESTC R29026

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THE PRACTICE OF PIETY. › Rules to be observed in singing of Psalm.

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Rules to be observed in singing of Psalm.

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1. Beware of singing divine Psalms for an ordinary recreation; as do men of impure Spirits, who sing holy Psalms, intermingled with profane Ballads.

1. BEware of singing divine Psalms for an ordinary recreation; as do men of impure Spirits, who sing holy Psalms, intermingled with prophane Ballads.

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They are God's Word, take them not in thy mouth in vain.

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2 Remember to sing David's Psalms, with David's Spirit.

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3.¹ Practise Saint Paul's rule,^a I will sing with the spirit, but I will sing with the understanding also.

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Rules to be observed in singing of Psalm.