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The sabbaths sanctification
The sabbaths sanctification ... by W.G.
London: printed by G.M. for Joshua Kirton and Thomas Warren, 1641
Modern spelling is a reading aid: the words are the author’s, only the spelling is modernized. Original shows the page as printed, with the transcription marks.
12 Q. What duties of piety are done by Minister and people all together?
A. Singing Psalms. Mat. 26. 30.
A. Singing Psalmes. Mat. 26. 30.
Singing of Psalms was always used by Gods people, not only in the Tabernacle, Temple and Synagogue of the Jews, but also in Christian Churches. Christ used it with his Disciples (Mat. 26. 30.) It is enjoined by the Apostle (Eph. 5. 19. Col. 3. 16.) and it was practised by the primitive Church, (1. Cor. 14. 15, 26.) By this duty jointly performed by all, as our own spirits are quickened, so we quicken the spirits of others: and we are all made the more cheerful in serving God. On this ⟨p. 6⟩ground they who are merry are enjoined to sing. Jam. 5. 13.
Singing of Psalmes was alwaies used by Gods people, not onely in the Tabernacle, Temple and Synagogue of the Jewes, but also in Christian Churches. Christ used it with his Disciples (