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Words whereby we may be saved. By Thomas Vincent, sometime minister of Maudlins milk-street,…
Words whereby we may be saved. By Thomas Vincent, sometime minister of Maudlins milk-street, London
London : printed for the use of the poor, and freely given to them by some worthy benefactors, who desire their salvation, 1668
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.
Means 9. Sanctification of Sabbath-days. Remember to keep holy the Sabbath-day; break off timely the day before from worldly employments, and be earnest with God to prepare your heart for the day; and when the day is come, begin and hold on with God from Morning to Night, in the public, private and secret duties of his immediate Worship, except what time works of necessity and mercy do call for: Labour to be in the Spirit and in the fear of God all the day long; lay aside worldly business, take heed of vain and unprofitable discourse; let not the Duties of Religion seem tedious, but call the Sabbath your delight; begin Heaven-work on such days, that you may be fitted by these Sabbaths for the Eternal Rest: Praise God on these days for the works of Creation, especially for the work of Redemption; and labour to grow in grace by the dews of the Word which fall upon you most plentifully on such days.
Means 9. Sanctification of Sabbath-dayes. Remember to keep holy the Sabbath-day; break off timely the day before from worldly employments, and be earnest with God to prepare your heart for the day; and when the day is come, begin and hold on with God from Morning to Night, in the publick, private and secret duties of his immediate Worship, except what time works of necessity and mercy do call for: Labour to be in the Spirit and in the fear of God all the day long; lay aside worldly business, take heed of vain and unprofitable discourse; let not the Duties of Religion seem tedious, but call the Sabbath your delight; begin Heaven-work on such dayes, that you may be fitted by these Sabbaths for the Eternal Rest: Praise God on these dayes for the works of Creation, especially for the work of Redemption; and labour to grow in grace by the dews of the Word which fall upon you most plentifully on such dayes.
Means 10. Improvement of Sacrament-days. Come frequently to the Table of the Lord, if you have opportunity, to celebrate the Memorial of Christs Death, and come preparedly; examine your selves; pray for the Wedding-garment; read the history of Christs Passion; consider such arguments as may be a means to draw forth your graces into exercise; ⟨p. 84⟩