The husbandmans calling showing the excellencies, temptations, graces, duties &c. of the Christian husbandmanThe husbandmans calling shewing the excellencies, temptations, graces, duties &c. of the Christian husbandman

I do not resolve, that this Duty is indispensable twice a day, but I assert, that the neglect of it, when opportunity may be gotten, argues a profane spirit; and the conscionable ⟨p. 269⟩practise thereof is a great argument of sincerity: And in short, he that loves not, uses not secret prayer, yea and meditation, and self-examination, shall never be rewarded openly. Foot-steps also of the use thereof, in the Morning are, Psal. 5.3. And in the Evening, Psal. 141.2.

I do not resolve, that this Duty is indispensable twice a day, but I assert, that the neglect of it, when opportunitie may be gotten, argues a prophane spirit; and the conscionable ⟨p. 269⟩practise thereof is a great argument of sinceritie: And in short, he that loves not, uses not secret prayer, yea and meditation, and self-examination, shall never be rewarded openly. Foot-steps also of the use thereof, in the Morning are, Psal. 5.3. And in the Evening, Psal. 141.2.

2. An Household Rent also daily must be ¹paid; I mean a sacrifice in and with your family; for it is not enough you pray for them, but you must pray with them: So Josh. 24.15. I and my house will serve the Lord. For the clearing in some measure, and settling this family worship, too much neglected in the Husbandmans house, let these Propositions be laid down: