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. › Now followeth the extraordinary practice of Piety, whereby God is g… › Thus far of Prayer in Fasting. › 2. Of doing good works.

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2. Of doing good works.

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The^† good works which as a Christian thou must do every day, but especially on thy Fasting-day, are either the works of Piety to God, or the works of Charity towards thy brethren.

†Qui cibis abstinent, & mala agunt daemones i••it••tur quibus culpa adest, & cibus deest. Isid.

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1. The works of Piety to God, are the practice of all the former duties, in the sincerity of a good Conscience, and in the sight of God.

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2.¹ The works of Charity towards our Brethren are,^a forgiving wrongs, remitting debts to the poor that are not well able to pay: but especially in giving alms to the poor, that want relief and sustenance. Else we shall

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2. Of doing good works.