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Small offers towards the service of the tabernacle in the wilderness. Four discourses, accommodated…
Small offers towards the service of the tabernacle in the wilderness. Four discourses, accommodated unto the designs of practical godliness. The first, concerning the methods wherein men ought to engage both themselves and their houses in the service of God. The second, concerning the right and best ways of redeeming time in the world. The third, concerning the carriage which we should have under trials used by God upon us. The fourth, concerning the end, which in our desires of life, we should propound unto ourselves. Preached partly at Boston, partly at Charleston. / By Cotton Mather, Pastor of a church in Boston. ; Published by a gentleman lately restored from threatening sickness; as an humble essay to serve the interest of religion, in gratitude unto God for his recovery.Small offers towards the service of the tabernacle in the wilderness. Four discourses, accommodated unto the designs of practical godliness. The first, concerning the methods wherein men ought to engage both themselves and their houses in the service of God. The second, concerning the right and best waies of redeeming time in the world. The third, concerning the carriage which we should have under trials used by God upon us. The fourth, concerning the end, which in our desires of life, we should propound unto ourselves. Preached partly at Boston, partly at Charleston. / By Cotton Mather, Pastor of a church in Boston. ; Published by a gentleman lately restored from threatning sickness; as an humble essay to serve the interest of religion, in gratitude unto God for his recovery.
Boston: printed by R. Pierce. Sold by Jos. Brunning, 1689
THE GOOD MANS RESOLUTION. › Section 14 › To offer some Directions about Family-Instruction.
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.
But about the Stated Time for Family-Instruction there is a double Discretion to be used. It is to be dispatched in a Quiet Time, in a Time when there is no Disturbance by Passions within, or Noise• without. It is said in Eccles. 9. 16. The words of wise men are heard in quiet: and no wise man will speak when there is not Quietness enough to allow an Audience for him. And it is to dispensed in a Lively Time, in a Time when Spirits are stirring, and Affections are vigorous. Tis said in Rom. 12. 11. Be fervent in spirit, serving the Lord; thus, this piece of Service for the Lord, is to be done, when there is a Fervency of Disposition thereunto.
But about the Stated Time for Family-Instruction there is a double Discretion to be used. It is to be dispatched in a Quiet Time, in a Time when there is no Disturbance by Passions within, or Noise• without. It is said in Eccles. 9. 16. The words of wise men are heard in quiet: and no wise man will speak when there is not Quietness enough to allow an Audience for him. And it is to dispens'd in a Lively Time, in a Time when Spirits are stirring, and Affections are vigorous. Tis said in Rom. 12. 11. Be fervent in spirit, serving the Lord; thus, this piece of Service for the Lord, is to be done, when there is a Fervency of Disposition thereunto.
Secondly, We are to Instruct our Families very pertinently. Accommodate our Instructions to their Conditions.