Heb. v. 1-4. Exod. xxx. 27-29. 1 In HOLY TIMES, do I observe all the fasts and feasts of the Church, and do I especially reverence the Lord's Day, and sanctify it by a holy rest from profane labour, and from profane pleasures? See Joel i. 14. Acts xiii. 2, 3. Luke ii. Acts ii. 1. Rev. i. 10. Acts xx. 7. Isaiah lviii. 13. In HOLY PLACES, do I especially reverence the Lord's House, repairing thither for public worship and prayer, and for the hearing of God's word, and that continually? See Isaiah ii. 3. Isaiah lvi. 1-8. Jerem. xxxvi. 6. Acts ii. 46. Acts xvi. 13. Heb. x. 25. Luke xxiv. 53. In HOLY MEN, do I especially reverence the appointed priests of God, considering them as His ambassadors, and subjecting myself to their authority, esteeming them very highly in love, for their works' sake? See John xx. 22, 23. 1 Cor. iv. 1. 2 Cor. v. 20. Heb. xiii. 17. 1 Thess. v. 12, 13. In HOLY THINGS, do I especially reverence the Sacraments, looking upon them as means of grace, and pledges of God's love, and generally necessary to salvation? See Mark xvi. 16. John iii. v. John vi. 53-57. 1 Cor. xi. 23-26. Church Catechism. In Holy baptism, do I consider the position in which I am placed thereby, as the child of God, pledged to forsake the lusts of the flesh and of the world, washed in the laver of regeneration, the Holy Spirit dwelling mysteriously within me? See Baptism Service. Rom. vi. 6. Gal. v. 24; and vi. 14. Titus iii. 5-7. Rom. viii. 9. In the Holy Eucharist, do I consider the sacred elements of bread and wine, as becoming spiritually and really to my soul the body and blood of my Redeemer, and so communi cating to me a pledge of the forgiveness of sin, and a channel of the Spirit of God? See Catechism of the Church. John vi. 56. 1 Cor. x. 16. Order of the administration of the Lord's Supper. And for all this, and in all this, do I love God with all my heart, and soul, and strength, worshipping and praising His holy name and His word, and studying to serve Him all the days of my life? See Matt. xxii. 37. Deut. xi. 1. Exod. xv. 2. Jude 20, 21. II. MY DUTY TOWARDS MY NEIGHBOUR. Do I consider all mankind, of whatever country, religion, or language, they may be, as my FELLOW-CREATURES, and do I bear sincere good-will towards them accordingly? See Leviticus xix. 34. Matt. v. 43-47. Do I consider all Christians as peculiarly my BRETHREN, being members of one body, the Church; of which Christ is the head; and do I hold communion with them in love ac cordingly? See Gal. iii. 28. Rom. xii. 5. Ephes. iv. 3-6. 1 John iv. 11. John xv. 12. Since the body of Christ has many members, and all members have not the same office, do I, if God has set me in a HIGH PLACE, govern and direct the lower members of the body with gentleness and sympathy? See Isa. x. 1-2. 1 Thess. v. 14. 1 Cor. xii. 22, 23, 25, 26. Gal. vi. 2. Rom. xv. 1. Since the body of Christ has many members, and all members have not the same office, do I, if God has set me in a LOW PLACE, submit myself to and obey all those who have authority, and are over me in the Lord ? See Rom. xii. 4-10. Titus iii. 1. Matt. xxii. 21. 1 Pet. ii. 17. Do I pay all respect and deference to those who are my superiors, either in age, rank, quality, or endowment of any kind, giving ho nour, where honour is due, and tribute, where tribute is due ? See 1 Pet. v. 5. Isa. iii. 5. 2 Pet. ii. 10. Am I courteous, affable, kind-hearted, and kind-spoken to my EQUALS? See 1 Pet. iii. 8. iii. 2. Rom. xii. 10. Titus Gal. v. 22. Am I kind and indulgent towards my INFERIORS, not exacting more than is my due, but conducting myself in all humility? Rom. xii. 16. Gen. See Eccles. vii. 9. Col. iii. 12. Am I compassionate towards the poor and all who are in affliction, giving alms according to my ability, and doing them good wherever it is in my power? See Zech. vii. 9, 10. James i. 27. Deut. xv. 7. Luke xi. 41. Acts x. 38. Have I entered into personal disputes and contentions with my neighbour, mixing myself |