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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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The sanctification of the Sabbath consists, 1. In a resting upon the day. 2. In a consecrating that rest to the Worship and service of God.
Therefore it is the duty of all Parents, and Masters of Families to take care, that both themselves, and all under their charge, do keep it, 1. As a day of rest. 2. As an holy rest.
I. As a day of rest, resting in special from all the works of their ordinary calling. The very name Sabbath (which in Hebrew signifieth rest) and the express prohibition in the fourth Commandment of doing any work on that day, do show that it is a day of rest.
I. As a day of rest, resting in special from all the works of their ordinary calling. The very name Sabbath (which in Hebrew signifieth rest) and the express prohibition in the fourth Commandment of doing any work on that day, do shew that it is a day of rest.
How blame-worthy then are some Masters, who contrary to the express command of God, do set their Servants about the ordinary work of their calling on the Lords day. Let such know that what is got by their Servants work on that day, is but the gain of wickedness, which will prove their loss at last.