2d. In the time of F sting, we sin. •st By Eating unnecessarily, though it be little; as we may sin by not eating, when not-eating […] ble •• us in Duties; yet the Body ought to be in such a measure affected, as may not hinder us in ⟨p. 111⟩Prayer: but many scarce suffer it to be touched, or in the least measure affected, or afflicted with Abstinence. 2. In Lightness of Apparel, or such fineness in it, as they make use of on other days. 3. In Gestures, looking light-like Laughing, and in such a carriage, as is very unsuitable for that day. 4. In Hypocrisy, there being a more seeming weightedness and heaviness, than really there is. 5. In having wrong ends before us. As 1st, To seem holy. 2. To carry on some Temporal or Politic Design, as Jezebel did against Naboth to get his Vineyard. 3. To get advantage of some other, and to make some sinister Designs, digest, and go down the better, as Isaiah, 58. 4. To smile with the Fist of Wickedness, as under Pretence of Long Prayers, to take the more Liberty to injure others. 4. For Strife and Debate, and strengthening of Factions and Parties. 6. We sin here by neglecting Works of Mercy. 7. By taking pains in Works Lawful on other days, Exacting •'l our Labour, or a part of it, which is unbecoming on that day. 8. By taking delight in Temporal things, finding our own pleasures. 9. By words or thoughts of Lawful things, diverting us from the Work of the day. 10. By wearying of it as a burden; Not calling it a Delight. 11. By wishing it were over, that we might be at our work or pastime again, Amos, 8.5. 12. By negligence in Prayer or not being frequent and Fervent in it, nor pertinent that day, and the end of it; for there should be in all these something on a Fast-day suitable to it; and which is called for on that day, more than on other days. 13. By not joining seriously with others, when they pray, especially in particulars which concern others. 14. By little Mourning or Heart-melting, especially in secret Duties, which on that day would be more frequent, more serious, and affecting, than on other days, that day being set apart for it: And if Private, we should be more abstracted, even from ordinary Refreshments and Mirth, than upon a Sabbath; and the frame of the Heart, would be then more humble, mournful, and denied to otherwise-Lawful Comforts. 15.
2d. In the time of F •sting, we sin. •st By Eating unnecessarily, though it be little; as we may sin by not eating, when not-eating 〈…〉 ble •• us in Duties; yet the Body ought to be in such a measure affected, as may not hinder us in ⟨p. 111⟩Prayer: but many scarce suffer it to be touched, or in the least measure affected, or afflicted with Abstinence. 2. In Lightness of Apparel, or such fineness in it, as they make use of on other dayes. 3. In Gestures, looking light-like Laughing, and in such a carriage, as is very unsuitable for that day. 4. In Hypocrisie, there being a more seeming weightedness and heaviness, than really there is. 5. In having wrong ends before us. As 1st, To seem holy. 2. To carry on some Temporal or Politick Design, as Jezabel did against Naboth to get his Vineyard. 3. To get advantage of some other, and to make some sinister Designs, digest, and go down the better, as Isaiah, 58. 4. To smile with the Fist of Wickedness, as under Pretence of Long Prayers, to take the more Liberty to injure others. 4. For Strife and Debate, and strengthening of Factions and Parties. 6. We sin here by neglecting Works of Mercy. 7. By taking pains in Works Lawful on other dayes, Exacting •'l our Labour, or a part of it, which is unbecoming on that day. 8. By taking delight in Temporal things, finding our own pleasures. 9. By words or thoughts of Lawful things, diverting us from the Work of the day. 10. By wearying of it as a burden; Not calling it a Delight. 11. By wishing it were over, that we might be at our work or pastime again, Amos, 8.5. 12. By negligence in Prayer or not being frequent and Fervent in it, nor pertinent that day, and the end of it; for there should be in all these something on a Fast-day suitable to it; and which is called for on that day, more than on other dayes. 13. By not joyning seriously with others, when they pray, especially in particulars which concern others. 14. By little Mourning or Heart-melting, especially in secret Duties, which on that day would be more frequent, more serious, and affecting, than on other dayes, that day being set apart for it: And if Private, we should be more abstracted, even from ordinary Refreshments and Mirth, than upon a Sabboth; and the frame of the Heart, would be then more humble, mournful, and denyed to otherwise-Lawful Comforts. 15.
