A call to a general reformation of manners and manifesting in several particulars the great lets and hinderances thereunto / preached at the arch-deacon of Sudbury's visitation, holden at Kentford in Suffolk in April last, 1700, by Clement Heigham, Esq., now rector of Barrow in Suffolk.
and requires them to set forth the Purity of their Doctrine, and the Purity and Exactness of their Lives to that advantage, that by the authority and soundness of their Doctrine and goodness of their Conversation, the Nation,
and requires them to Set forth the Purity of their Doctrine, and the Purity and Exactness of their Lives to that advantage, that by the Authority and soundness of their Doctrine and Goodness of their Conversation, the nation,
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Wherefore our Saviour requires them all to set forth such an eminent Light to the World both by their Doctrine and sutable Life, that by their bright shining Lustre the thick Mists of Ignorance,
Wherefore our Saviour requires them all to Set forth such an eminent Light to the World both by their Doctrine and suitable Life, that by their bright shining Lustre the thick Mists of Ignorance,
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Secondly, The words contain a powerful Argument to enforce good Christian Practice, that others seeing your good Lives, may glorify your Heavenly Father;
Secondly, The words contain a powerful Argument to enforce good Christian Practice, that Others seeing your good Lives, may Glorify your Heavenly Father;
or any allowed Doctrines of our Christian Society be stained or corrupted (especially if ill Practice in any kind be the natural consequence of such allowed Doctrines or matters of Faith) this tends to destroy the great end of all Religion,
or any allowed Doctrines of our Christian Society be stained or corrupted (especially if ill Practice in any kind be the natural consequence of such allowed Doctrines or matters of Faith) this tends to destroy the great end of all Religion,
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and our Faith and Doctrine, and way of Worship and Government, hath been sufficiently set forth and justified by many Learned Men of our own Communion,
and our Faith and Doctrine, and Way of Worship and Government, hath been sufficiently Set forth and justified by many Learned Men of our own Communion,
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if we do not frequent it, and join in it as devout Worshippers too? What doth it signify to commend our holy Religion, which requires strict Sobriety, Chastity and Modesty of Life,
if we do not frequent it, and join in it as devout Worshippers too? What does it signify to commend our holy Religion, which requires strict Sobriety, Chastity and Modesty of Life,
2ly, And that with respect to this solemn Occasion, I shall point out those several Complaints that are made of some special Lets and Hinderances to an universal good Practice amongst us;
2ly, And that with respect to this solemn Occasion, I shall point out those several Complaints that Are made of Some special Lets and Hindrances to an universal good Practice among us;
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3ly, I shall shew that to lead good Lives our selves, and to remove all those Lets and Hinderances to others, is the only way to bring Glory to god, Honour and Reputation to our Holy Church, with Safety and Prosperity to this Nation.
3ly, I shall show that to led good Lives our selves, and to remove all those Lets and Hindrances to Others, is the only Way to bring Glory to god, Honour and Reputation to our Holy Church, with Safety and Prosperity to this nation.
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And who could now think that any person having passed under all these means of Grace, should yet be only a Christian in Title and Name? Let me persuade all such Christians (if there be any such here present) that they live according to their Christian Profession:
And who could now think that any person having passed under all these means of Grace, should yet be only a Christian in Title and Name? Let me persuade all such Christians (if there be any such Here present) that they live according to their Christian Profession:
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and a good Christian Practice will do it beyond the best Confessor in the World. And besides all this, a sincere good Christian Life will help you to find Truth,
and a good Christian Practice will do it beyond the best Confessor in the World. And beside all this, a sincere good Christian Life will help you to find Truth,
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We know the Tree is alive by the Fruit. Indeed there are many external Acts of Worship and Duty, which a mere Hypocrite may perform with great applause;
We know the Tree is alive by the Fruit. Indeed there Are many external Acts of Worship and Duty, which a mere Hypocrite may perform with great applause;
but when there is a thorow Change wrought in our Manners from all that is bad to all that is good, this is a visible demonstration that the Almighty Spirit of God hath been working in us,
but when there is a thorough Change wrought in our Manners from all that is bad to all that is good, this is a visible demonstration that the Almighty Spirit of God hath been working in us,
but I can only point at those Heads, which I doubt not but you can usefully improve in your own private Thoughts and Meditations, which God grant you all may.
but I can only point At those Heads, which I doubt not but you can usefully improve in your own private Thoughts and Meditations, which God grant you all may.
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I now proceed to the Second thing proposed, which is to point out some special great Lets and Hinderances to an universal Reformation of Manners amongst us:
I now proceed to the Second thing proposed, which is to point out Some special great Lets and Hindrances to an universal Reformation of Manners among us:
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So far as this may be true, there ought to be speedy Remedies applied: Nam quo magis quisque eminet, eo gravius nocet malo exemplo, si se perverse gerit.
So Far as this may be true, there ought to be speedy Remedies applied: Nam quo magis Quisque eminet, eo Gravius nocet Malo exemplo, si se perverse gerit.
quia omnium oculi in eos quasi in lucernas conjecti sunt; nec ullo modo ferendos esse, nisi vitae integritas doctrinae cujus sunt ministri, respondeat.
quia omnium oculi in eos quasi in lucernas conjecti sunt; nec ullo modo ferendos esse, nisi vitae integritas Doctrine cujus sunt ministri, respondeat.
for it the Shepherd wanders, no doubt but the Sheep will go astray. And besides all this, Cum Pastorum vita merito despicitur, eorum doctrina & verba consequenter contemnentur.
for it the Shepherd wanders, no doubt but the Sheep will go astray. And beside all this, Cum Pastorum vita merito despicitur, Their Doctrina & verba Consequently contemnentur.
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but it is these lesser Lamps, always burning and shining in our Villages by holy Instructions and godly charitable Lives, that must dispel our Fogs of Ignorance and practical Wickedness. Second Complaint
but it is these lesser Lamps, always burning and shining in our Villages by holy Instructions and godly charitable Lives, that must dispel our Fogs of Ignorance and practical Wickedness. Second Complaint
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and receiving the Answers, will ever make any great improvement; no nor reading an Exposition upon some Article of Faith or other matters; This will not do;
and receiving the Answers, will ever make any great improvement; no nor reading an Exposition upon Some Article of Faith or other matters; This will not do;
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and at the same time cast some Charity upon the poorer sort, to encourage them to come constantly? I can assure from long experience, that they that do this, should themselves feel the comfort of it,
and At the same time cast Some Charity upon the Poorer sort, to encourage them to come constantly? I can assure from long experience, that they that do this, should themselves feel the Comfort of it,
And that is concerning the Male-administrations of some Officers in our Spiritual Courts, as that which greatly hinders a Reformation of Manners amongst us.
And that is Concerning the Maladministrations of Some Officers in our Spiritual Courts, as that which greatly hinders a Reformation of Manners among us.
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I do conceive it is of great moment to the true Interests of Religion, and the Service of the Church, that the chief Governours of those Courts should watchfully attend the management of business there, especially in what concerns the exercise of Discipline against Offenders.
I do conceive it is of great moment to the true Interests of Religion, and the Service of the Church, that the chief Governors of those Courts should watchfully attend the management of business there, especially in what concerns the exercise of Discipline against Offenders.
I have made it my observation for many years, that wherever I have lived, some tolerable care hath been taken for the cleansing and repairing of our Churches;
I have made it my observation for many Years, that wherever I have lived, Some tolerable care hath been taken for the cleansing and repairing of our Churches;
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or much worse Practice of some inferiour Officers of those Courts, there has been done little service (so far as I could see) either to the reclaiming of any Offenders,
or much Worse Practice of Some inferior Officers of those Courts, there has been done little service (so Far as I could see) either to the reclaiming of any Offenders,
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but matters relating to Offenders are either secretly hudled up (and it is to be feared sometimes corruptly too) or if there be a publick Penance, there is such a trifling management in the execution of it,
but matters relating to Offenders Are either secretly huddled up (and it is to be feared sometime corruptly too) or if there be a public Penance, there is such a trifling management in the execution of it,
and to satisfy the private greedy humor of some inferior Officers, who suck no small advantage to themselves by such secret Sin-Offerings (as hath been done) you must give me leave to tell you, such Practices become not Christian Courts;
and to satisfy the private greedy humour of Some inferior Officers, who suck no small advantage to themselves by such secret Sin-Offerings (as hath been done) you must give me leave to tell you, such Practices become not Christian Courts;
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These Spiritual Courts ought to strengthen and assist the Ministry in their great Work, that such as are too hard and rocky for our spiritual Weapons, may be broken and subdued by them to Repentance,
These Spiritual Courts ought to strengthen and assist the Ministry in their great Work, that such as Are too hard and rocky for our spiritual Weapons, may be broken and subdued by them to Repentance,
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The fourth great Complaint is against the main Body of Christians, as if there were almost a total Eclipse, a general failure in the Morals of Persons in our Christian Communion.
The fourth great Complaint is against the main Body of Christians, as if there were almost a total Eclipse, a general failure in the Morals of Persons in our Christian Communion.
and therefore they are labouring by good Laws to stem the Tide, and to stop the great Inundations of Wickedness that threaten to everflow and drown us.
and Therefore they Are labouring by good Laws to stem the Tide, and to stop the great Inundations of Wickedness that threaten to everflow and drown us.
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for such whose Eyes can reach but to a small compass, cannot but see the Drunkenness, the Uncleanness, the Swearing, the Lying, the Killing, the Stealing,
for such whose Eyes can reach but to a small compass, cannot but see the drunkenness, the Uncleanness, the Swearing, the Lying, the Killing, the Stealing,
so strengthen'd by Custom, so emboldned by the Numbers offending, and so confirmed by Impunity, that could the Pulpit breath Fire upon such as those, it could not melt them into better manners.
so strengthened by Custom, so emboldened by the Numbers offending, and so confirmed by Impunity, that could the Pulpit breath Fire upon such as those, it could not melt them into better manners.
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And besides all this, that which I take to be the completion of this Nation's Misery, is this, That Parish Officers, Constables and Churchwardens especially, whose Oaths oblige them to bring Delinquents to just Punishhment;
And beside all this, that which I take to be the completion of this Nation's Misery, is this, That Parish Officers, Constables and Churchwardens especially, whose Oaths oblige them to bring Delinquents to just Punishhment;
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and I shall speak my mind almost in the very words of that noble Divine Mr. George Herbert. In his Book of Advices to the Countrey Ministers, amongst many other good Instructions, he counsels all Ministers in their respective Cures to let their Churchwardens know, that the great care and charge of the Parish lies upon them;
and I shall speak my mind almost in the very words of that noble Divine Mr. George Herbert. In his Book of Advices to the Country Ministers, among many other good Instructions, he Counsels all Ministers in their respective Cures to let their Churchwardens know, that the great care and charge of the Parish lies upon them;
and indeed the whole Order and Discipline of the Parish is put into their hands. If the Minister reforms any thing, it is out of the overflowing of his Conscience,
and indeed the Whole Order and Discipline of the Parish is put into their hands. If the Minister reforms any thing, it is out of the overflowing of his Conscience,
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And indeed, unless Parish-Officers will be watchful to discover Offenders, and then perform their Oaths, all hopes of a General Reformation of Manners must be at an end,
And indeed, unless Parish-Officers will be watchful to discover Offenders, and then perform their Oaths, all hope's of a General Reformation of Manners must be At an end,
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and to the keeping up a due sense of God and serious Religion, than the due care of Masters and Mistresses and Parents to discharge all that Duty which both Nature and Grace teacheth them;
and to the keeping up a due sense of God and serious Religion, than the due care of Masters and Mistress's and Parents to discharge all that Duty which both Nature and Grace Teaches them;
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And if those Housholders, whose daily necessities will not allow them much time for these Imployments upon the other days of the week, would imploy the Lords-day carefully, both in the publick Assemblies and in their private Houses, to benefit themselves and those that belong to their care, we might then hope to see Sin restrained, and Goodness universally planted:
And if those Householders, whose daily necessities will not allow them much time for these Employments upon the other days of the Week, would employ the Lord's day carefully, both in the public Assemblies and in their private Houses, to benefit themselves and those that belong to their care, we might then hope to see since restrained, and goodness universally planted:
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But until Families shall become Nurseries of Religion and Good-manners, and shall become like little Churches and sacred places both for good Instruction and holy Worship, no great Reformation is to be expected.
But until Families shall become Nurseries of Religion and Good manners, and shall become like little Churches and sacred places both for good Instruction and holy Worship, no great Reformation is to be expected.
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but call it what they will, I take it to be an infallible truth, that it is exemplary Godliness that can only restore and preserve the Church. Sixth Complaint
but call it what they will, I take it to be an infallible truth, that it is exemplary Godliness that can only restore and preserve the Church. Sixth Complaint
And here I cannot but mention one, a great Light, and Prelate of our Church, the famous Bishop Jewel. In a Sermon of his before the then Queen, we have these words:
And Here I cannot but mention one, a great Light, and Prelate of our Church, the famous Bishop Jewel. In a Sermon of his before the then Queen, we have these words:
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altho they seem to rejoice at the Prosperity of Sion, and to seek the safety of the Lord's Anointed? yet needs must it be that by these means foreign Power shall again be brought in upon us, such things shall be done unto us as we before suffered in the times of Popery.
although they seem to rejoice At the Prosperity of Sion, and to seek the safety of the Lord's Anointed? yet needs must it be that by these means foreign Power shall again be brought in upon us, such things shall be done unto us as we before suffered in the times of Popery.
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the work of the Ministry being to promote Sobriety, Righteousness and Holiness, and to plant those Graces in the Hearts and Lives of Men, which corrupt Nature and the Devil strive against:
the work of the Ministry being to promote Sobriety, Righteousness and Holiness, and to plant those Graces in the Hearts and Lives of Men, which corrupt Nature and the devil strive against:
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This is so unthankful a work, to irritate and disturb Mens Consciences, as close and sound Preaching must needs do, to press against the bent of Mens strong Inclinations,
This is so unthankful a work, to irritate and disturb Men's Consciences, as close and found Preaching must needs do, to press against the bent of Men's strong Inclinations,
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and if there were any Magistrates here, I would tell them, and justify it too, that the Peace and Prosperity of the Kingdom is more owing to the Pulpit and an orthodox regular Clergy,
and if there were any Magistrates Here, I would tell them, and justify it too, that the Peace and Prosperity of the Kingdom is more owing to the Pulpit and an orthodox regular Clergy,
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and that understand the weight of an Oath, and the great consequences of discharging it. 3. Family Religion must be kept up. 4. Children and Servants must be well instructed. 5. The Spiritual Courts must give their utmost assistance to the Ministry. 6. A Religious Magistracy must give their helping hand to punish Vice, and encourage Goodness.
and that understand the weight of an Oath, and the great consequences of discharging it. 3. Family Religion must be kept up. 4. Children and Servants must be well instructed. 5. The Spiritual Courts must give their utmost assistance to the Ministry. 6. A Religious Magistracy must give their helping hand to Punish Vice, and encourage goodness.
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and to remove all those Lets and Hinderances which keep others from doing the same, is the only way to bring Glory to God, Honour and Reputation to our Holy Church,
and to remove all those Lets and Hindrances which keep Others from doing the same, is the only Way to bring Glory to God, Honour and Reputation to our Holy Church,
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The glorious Attire of Christian Graces, such as Meekness, Humility and Modesty of Mind; fervent Piety to God, and as fervent Charity to Man; undisguised Friendship; Sincerity in all our Dealings;
The glorious Attire of Christian Graces, such as Meekness, Humility and Modesty of Mind; fervent Piety to God, and as fervent Charity to Man; undisguised Friendship; Sincerity in all our Dealings;
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and it is my firm belief that were Persons that are of a good Communion but more exact in their Lives to the Reformed Copy that is before them, it would mightily supercede the necessity of much writing to justify and recommend our way of Worship:
and it is my firm belief that were Persons that Are of a good Communion but more exact in their Lives to the Reformed Copy that is before them, it would mightily supercede the necessity of much writing to justify and recommend our Way of Worship:
for were Mens inward Corruptions more subdued by the force of that Religion which they profess, we should find little to do but to love God, and love one another;
for were Mens inward Corruptions more subdued by the force of that Religion which they profess, we should find little to do but to love God, and love one Another;
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and the sweet Relish which ever attends a conscientious well-spent Life, would so confirm and settle good Christians in their way, that they would never doubt or stagger,
and the sweet Relish which ever attends a conscientious well-spent Life, would so confirm and settle good Christians in their Way, that they would never doubt or stagger,
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and many other Beholders that are unsteddy and unresolved, would be more easily drawn to join with that Communion of Christians where they see a Divine Presence and Force (and so much Comfort as a good Life produceth) than by all other Arguments in the World.
and many other Beholders that Are unsteady and unresolved, would be more Easily drawn to join with that Communion of Christians where they see a Divine Presence and Force (and so much Comfort as a good Life Produceth) than by all other Arguments in the World.
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All this is plain from some memorable Passages in Lactantius 's 3d Book de falsa Sapientia; and also in several places of Origen, too long here to be recited.
All this is plain from Some memorable Passages in Lactantius is 3d Book de Falsa Sapientia; and also in several places of Origen, too long Here to be recited.
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But when men shall see by the Courage and Victory and good Examples of others that commend these ways of Religion, that the worst of Difficulties may be overcome,
But when men shall see by the Courage and Victory and good Examples of Others that commend these ways of Religion, that the worst of Difficulties may be overcome,
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4. A good Life, and discouraging of Vice, brings Glory to God, as it declares to the World that we stedfastly believe, that without a regular Piety and strict Obedience to the Laws of Christ, none shall be saved.
4. A good Life, and discouraging of Vice, brings Glory to God, as it declares to the World that we steadfastly believe, that without a regular Piety and strict obedience to the Laws of christ, none shall be saved.
5. and lastly, A thorow Reformation of Manners brings Glory to God, as it gives the Almighty a free occasion to manifest himself in that great Attribute he most delights in, which is in shewing mercy to a sinful Nation,
5. and lastly, A thorough Reformation of Manners brings Glory to God, as it gives the Almighty a free occasion to manifest himself in that great Attribute he most delights in, which is in showing mercy to a sinful nation,
and therefore if we do believe that there is a Divine governing Providence, which blesseth or chastiseth a Nation according as they either fear or dishonour him, we must then believe that all our private and publick Happiness and Safety will depend upon our holy living, and discountenancing Vice.
and Therefore if we do believe that there is a Divine governing Providence, which Blesses or Chastiseth a nation according as they either Fear or dishonour him, we must then believe that all our private and public Happiness and Safety will depend upon our holy living, and discountenancing Vice.
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In a word, your Baptism requires it, and the care of your Childrens Souls and others of your Family exacts this Duty of you, to live well your selves,
In a word, your Baptism requires it, and the care of your Children's Souls and Others of your Family exacts this Duty of you, to live well your selves,
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since a Prince mighty in Battel to defend and protect us, is neither afraid nor ashamed to engage himself resolutely under the despised Banner of the Cross,
since a Prince mighty in Battle to defend and Pact us, is neither afraid nor ashamed to engage himself resolutely under the despised Banner of the Cross,
And if any Magistrates or inferior Officers shall neglect to prosecute his Majesty's pious Intentions, they will have a great deal to answer for, not only to the King,
And if any Magistrates or inferior Officers shall neglect to prosecute his Majesty's pious Intentions, they will have a great deal to answer for, not only to the King,
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yet Communities as such (as one well expresseth it) having no Resurrection in the World to come, they may justly expect the fruits of their Delinquencies in this present Life.
yet Communities as such (as one well Expresses it) having no Resurrection in the World to come, they may justly expect the fruits of their Delinquencies in this present Life.
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Let us therefore pray to Almighty God that he would inspire the Hearts of all Orders and Estates of Men in this our holy Church, that every Member of the same, in his Place and Office, Spiritual or Civil, may gird themselves with a true Christian Zeal and Courage to countenance Goodness,
Let us Therefore pray to Almighty God that he would inspire the Hearts of all Order and Estates of Men in this our holy Church, that every Member of the same, in his Place and Office, Spiritual or Civil, may gird themselves with a true Christian Zeal and Courage to countenance goodness,
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Now the God of Peace, that brought again from the Dead our Lord Jesus Christ, that great Shepherd of the Sheep, through the Blood of the everlasting Covenant, make you perfect in every good Work to do his Will, working in you that which is well pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be Glory for ever and ever. Amen.
Now the God of Peace, that brought again from the Dead our Lord jesus christ, that great Shepherd of the Sheep, through the Blood of the everlasting Covenant, make you perfect in every good Work to do his Will, working in you that which is well pleasing in his sighed, through jesus christ, to whom be Glory for ever and ever. Amen.
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Grant, we beseech thee, Almighty God, that the Words we have heard this day with our outward Ears, may through thy Grace be so grafted inwardly in our Hearts, that they may bring forth in us the fruit of Good Living, to the Honour and Praise of thy Name, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Grant, we beseech thee, Almighty God, that the Words we have herd this day with our outward Ears, may through thy Grace be so grafted inwardly in our Hearts, that they may bring forth in us the fruit of Good Living, to the Honour and Praise of thy Name, through jesus christ our Lord. Amen.
