A94156:802
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
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.
8. As thou art going to the place of public Ordinances, consider with thy self that thou art going to converse, not with men, but with God; even with that God who searcheth the heart, who will not be mocked, and who is of purer eyes then to behold iniquity, that thou mayst hereby be quickened unto uprightness, and seriousness, and to dart up some ejaculatory prayer to God for aid and assistance.
8. As thou art going to the place of publique Ordinances, consider with thy self that thou art going to converse, not with men, but with God; even with that God who searcheth the heart, who will not be mocked, and who is of purer eyes then to behold iniquity, that thou mayst hereby be quickened unto uprightness, and seriousness, and to dart up some ejaculatory prayer to God for aid and assistance.
9. In every part of public worship, carry thy self with reverence, humility, love, faith, and sincerity. Hear, sing, pray, receive the Sacrament as one that doth all in Gods sight, as one that is working for his immortal soul, and as one that within a few days shall enter the gates of death, and never have a season more for such sacred duties. Depart not from the Church till all be done. In a Court of civil Judicature, thou wilt stay till the Court riseth; If thou wouldst have Gods blessing with thee, do not leave it behind th•••• As thou comest from the Church, meditate on what thou hast heard, chew that meat which the Minister hath put into thy mouth, ⟨p. 387⟩thereby thou mayst get much spiritual nourishment.
9. In every part of publique worship, carry thy self with reverence, humility, love, faith, and sincerity. Hear, sing, pray, receive the Sacrament as one that doth all in Gods sight, as one that is working for his immortal soul, and as one that within a few days shall enter the gates of death, and never have a season more for such sacred duties. Depart not from the Church till all be done. In a Court of civil Judicature, thou willt stay till the Court riseth; If thou wouldst have Gods blessing with thee, do not leave it behind th As thou comest from the Church, meditate on what thou hast heard, chew that meat which the Minister hath put into thy mouth,