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The Christian-man's calling: or, A treatise of making religion ones business. Wherein the nature…
The Christian-man's calling: or, A treatise of making religion ones business. Wherein the nature and necessity of it is discovered. : As also the Christian directed how he may perform it in [brace] religious duties, natural actions, his particular vocation, his family directions, and his own recreations. / By George Swinnock ...
London: printed for T.P., 1662
Treatise › Chapter 17: Of the Christians duty after Hearing.
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Reader, Is it not a privilege for thee, to sit by the fire of the word, when many poor souls are freezing in the cold! for thee to walk in the light of the word, when many sit in darkness, and the shadow of death! for thee to be clothed out of the rich Wardrobe of the word, when many have their nakedness appearing to their eternal shame! nay what an advantage hast thou, that when thousands and millions, have none to give them bread, but starve and famish, thou hast a Table fairly spread, and fully furnished with all sorts of food, both for necessity and delight! yea, and if sickness hinder thee from coming down to Dine or Sup with thy brethren; and sisters, upon that day of exceedings, the Lords day, thy God is so tender of thee, that he sendeth thee somewhat up to thy chamber (alloweth thee his Bible and blessing ⟨p. 241⟩at home) for thy nourishment and comfort; O that men would praise the Lord for his goodness, and his wonderful works to the children of men.
Reader, Is it not a priviledge for thee, to sit by the fire of the word, when many poor souls are freezing in the cold! for thee to walk in the light of the word, when many sit in darkness, and the shadow of death! for thee to be clothed out of the rich Wardrobe of the word, when many have their nakedness appearing to their eternal shame! nay what an advantage hast thou, that when thousands and millions, have none to give them bread, but starve and famish, thou hast a Table fairly spread, and fully furnished with all sorts of food, both for necessity and delight! yea, and if sickness hinder thee from coming down to Dine or Sup with thy brethren; and sisters, upon that day of exceedings, the Lords day, thy God is so tender of thee, that he sendeth thee somewhat up to thy chamber (alloweth thee his Bible and blessing ⟨p. 241⟩at home) for thy nourishment and comfort; O that men would praise the Lord for his goodness, and his wonderful works to the children of men.
2. Practice; when the Preacher hath done in the Pulpit, the Hearer must begin in his practice; He heareth a Sermon best who practiseth it most, what one saith of