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The A, B, C. of religion. Lessons relating to the fear of God, fitted…
The A, B, C. of religion. Lessons relating to the fear of God, fitted unto the youngest & lowest capacities. And children suitably instructed in the maxims of religion. : [One line from I John]
Boston, : Printed & sold by Timothy Green, at the lower end of Middle-Street, 1713
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Thirdly. They that are yet got no further than the Capacity of Children, have a Lesson to learn, which their Duty to their Neighbour is Comprised in. The Way-faring Ones, tho' Feels, need not Err, in the Way of their Duty to their Neighbour; Let them only keep to that plain Rule; Mat. VII. 12. All things whatsoever ye would, that Men should do to you, do ye even so to them. Children themselves would forbear many an Ill Thing towards another, if they ⟨p. 31⟩would but think; Should I be willing, to have such a thing done by another to me? Children themselves would be ready to do a Good Thing unto another in Distress, if they would but think; Would not I be glad, if such a thing might be done by another to me? And, Children, You are not of such a Low Capacity, that you can't form such Thoughts as these.
Thirdly. They that are yet got no further than the Capacity of Children, have a Lesson to learn, which their Duty to their Neighour is Comprized in. The Way-faring Ones, tho' Feels, need not Err, in the Way of their Duty to their Neighbour; Let them only keep to that plain Rule; Mat. VII. 12. All things whatsoever ye would, that Men should do to you, do ye even so to them. Children themselves would forbear many an Ill Thing towards another, if they ⟨p. 31⟩would but think; Should I be willing, to have such a thing done by another to me? Children themselves would be ready to do a Good Thing unto another in Distress, if they would but think; Would not I be glad, if such a thing might be done by another to me? And, Children, You are not of such a Low Capacity, that you can't form such Thoughts as these.
V. There are some Religious and Awakening Meditations, with which the Weakest, and the Youngest of us all, and People of the Lowest Capacities, may Awaken themselves unto the Fear of God. There are Certain Meditations which have a Notable Tendency to Enkindle the Fear of God in the Souls of Men. Tho' People are of never such Low Capacities, yet they can form such Meditations. The Children that Play in the Streets, may leave their Play, and fall into such Meditations. Children, Wherever you are, and as Young as you are, You may think; The Eye of God is now upon me; God hears all that I Say; God is acquainted with all my Ways. Add to this;