Heaven upon earth in the serene tranquillity and calm composure, in the sweet peace…

The first Use is, for information and instruction in a ma•n practical point of Religion relating to mens conversation; Most men, […]! think that Conscience is not concerned except in some great things, some palpably sinful things, or some things immediately relating to Religion; and that in all other things they may live as they like, without taking notice of Conscience: But • s•y, and have cleared it▪ that Conscience hath •n […] and concern in every action, not only as to putting men to ⟨p. 158⟩undertake it, (whereof we spoke before) but also as to their manner of performing the same; It not only puts a man to think, speak, or do▪ but it's concerned in the manner of his thinking, speaking, and doing; Conscience in every one of these hath somewhat to say, viz. That we are either right or wrong. The reason is▪ because all a Christian mans actions may be taken up in a two-fold respect, or under a two-fold consideration. 1. In respect of the external action it self, or the matter of it, even though we consider them as indifferent; as whether a man stay at home, or go abroad, eat now, or for bear eating, &c. 2. As these actions are Christian, in which respect men are not only to look on the action •t self, mater•ally considered, but they are also to look to the rules given to direct them how to walk Christianly in that action; for there are many actions good in themselves, or in the first respect that will not be found to be Christianly and religiously good, or good in this second respect; The Christian should love God with all his heart, soul, strength▪ and mind, Mat. 22. 37. He is not his own. he is bought with a price, and therefore should glorify Go• in his body and spirit, which are Gods, 1 Cor. 6. 20