A Saint Indeed

Oh then be precise, and accurate in all manner of conversation: keep up the power of godliness in your Closets and Families, and then you will not let it fall in your more public employments, and converses in the world: I have often told you, that it is the honour of the Gospel, that it makes the best Parents and Children; the best Masters and Servants; the best Husbands and Wives in the world.

Oh then be precise, and accurate in all manner of conversation: keep up the power of godliness in your Closets and Families, and then you will not let it fall in your more publick imployments, and converses in the world: I have often told you, that it is the honour of the Gospel, that it makes the best Parents and Children; the best Masters and Servants; the best Husbands and Wives in the world.

My third and last request is, that you pray for me: I hope I can say, and I am sure some of you have acknowledged, that I came at first among you, as the return and answer of your Prayers: And indeed so it should be, see Luke 10. 2. I am persuaded also, I ⟨image 8⟩have been carried on in my work by your prayers: 'tis sweet when 'tis so, see Ephes. 6. 18, 19. And I hope by your prayers to receive yet a farther benefit, even that which is mentioned, Heb. 13. 18, 19. Philem. 22. And truly 'tis but equal you should pray for me, I have often prayed for you: Let the Pulpit, Family, and Closet witness for me: and God forbid I should sin against the Lord in ceasing to pray for you.

My third and last request is, that you pray for me: I hope I can say, and I am sure some of you have acknowledged, that I came at first among you, as the return and answer of your Prayers: And indeed so it should be, see