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A word to sinners, and a word to saints The former tending to the…
A word to sinners, and a word to saints The former tending to the awakening the consciences of secure sinners, unto a lively sense and apprehension of the dreadful condition they are in, so long as they live in their natural and unregenerate estate. The latter tending to the directing and persuading of the godly and regenerate unto several singular duties. As also a word to householders stirring them up to the good old way of serving God in and with their families, from Joshua's resolution, Josh. 24. 15. As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord. Set forth especially for the use and benefit of the inhabitants of St. Sepulchres Parish, London by Tho. Gouge, late pastor thereof.A word to sinners, and a word to saints The former tending to the awakening the consciences of secure sinners, unto a lively sense and apprehension of the dreadfull condition they are in, so long as they live in their natural and unregenerate estate. The latter tending to the directing and perswading of the godly and regenerate unto several singular duties. As also a word to housholders stirring them up to the good old way of serving God in and with their families, from Joshuah's resolution, Josh. 24. 15. As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord. Set forth especially for the use and benefit of the inhabitants of St. Sepulchres Parish, London by Tho. Gouge, late pastor thereof.
London: printed for George Sawbridge, 1668
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III. Another duty incumbent upon Parents, and Masters of Families in reference to those under their charge, is to instruct them in the principles of Religion in a Catechistical way. 1For to Catechise is to teach the first principles of Christian Religion, whereby they who are young may be acquainted with God betimes.
III. ANother duty incumbent upon Parents, and Masters of Families in reference to those under their charge, is to instruct them in the principles of Religion in a Catechistical way. 1For to Catechise is to teach the first principles of Christian Religion, whereby they who are young may be acquainted with God betimes.
- 1[Greek or Hebrew], rudimenta Religionis docere.〈non-Latin alphabet〉, rudimenta Religionis docere.
This we find given in command unto Householders under the Law,1 for saith the Lord, Th•se words which I command thee this day shall be in thine heart, and thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy Children, and shalt talk of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, and when thou lyest down, and when thou risest up. Where by Children are not meant only natural Children, but likewise servants, it being usual with the Hebrews by Children to understand all under subjection. We have a Prophecy that there shall be,2 as it were, a succession of Christs name from generation to generation; His name shall endure for ever, his name shall be continued as long as the Sun,