able to join in worship. Some tunes have been chosen, not because they are peculiarly calculated for family devotion; but because they are of general use, and many persons are already acquainted with them. Others are specially adapted to private worship. All of them possess real excellence, and have an approved standard character. A book of the above description it was thought by the Author, and by many others, whose opinion is to be highly respected, is a desideratum in the present day. How the work is executed, the publick must decide. The Author would commend it to the candour of families with the devout hope, that it may conduce to their spiritual benefit, and, above all, to the favour of the Great Head of the Church, with fervent prayer, that He would bless this humble effort to advance the praise and glory of His adorable Name. DEDHAM, April, 1827, CONTENTS. The arguments in favour of Family Religion, The time for the observance of Family Religion, and the duties included in it, The manner in which Family Worship should be observed, The excuses for the neglect of Family Worship answered, 19 25 27 PART II. 31 36 48 56 65 73 77 81 88 A System of natural and revealed religion, in the form of ques- tion and answer, accompanied with Scripture proofs, in thirty- two chapters. Chap. 1. The existence and character of God, and the con- dition and duties of man, as manifested by the light of nature, Chap. 2. The Sacred Scriptures, Chap. 3. The character of God, natural and moral, as revealed in the Sacred Scriptures, Chap. 4. Trinity, Chap. Purposes of God, Chap. 6. Creation, Chap. 7. Providence, Chap. 8. Angels, Chap. 9. Creation and primitive state of man, Chap. 10. Rule of obedience and life to man in his primitive state, Chap. 11. A postacy, depravity, and lost state of man, Chap. 12. Atonement, Chap. 13. Regeneration, Chap. 14. Holy Love, Chap. 15. Repentance, Chap. 16. Faith, Chap. 17. Justification, Chap. 18. Perseverance, Chap. 19. Death, Chap. 20. Future State, Chap. 21. Resurrection, Chap. 22. Judgment, Chap. 23. Future Happiness, 91 96 104 114 121 124 129 134 139 143 147 150 155 161 gether with occasional prayers. Morning and evening prayers, Prayer for a Publick Thanksgiving, Prayer for a sick person, Prayer on account of bereavement of a friend or relative, Prayer for a Monthly Concert, Prayer before and after meat, 254 312 314 317 319 321 326 PART V. Select Psalms and Hymns, adapted to family devotion. TABLE OF FIRST LINES. Almighty Sov'reign of the skies, Am I a soldier of the cross, Another six days' work is done, Awake, my soul! and with the sun, Blest be the tie that binds, Come, let our souls adore the Lord, Come, thou Fount of every blessing, Come, thou condescending Jesus, Come, Holy Spirit! come, Dread Sov'reign! let my evening song, Eternal Source of every joy, Frequent the day of God returns, From Greenland's icy mountains, Father, is not thy promise pledg’d, Glory to thee, my God! this night, God of our lives! our morning songs, 343 357 329 333 351 342 352 345 358 339 344 330 317 348 333 310 Great God! we sing that mighty hand, Guide me, O thou great Jehovah, God moves in a mysterious way, How should the morning of my days, Hark! hear the sound, on earth 'tis found, How oft, alas! this wretched heart, In themselves as weak as worms, Indulgent God, whose bounteous care, Jesus! full of all compassion, Kindred in Christ, for his dear sake, Let Zion and her sons rejoice, Lord, in the morning thou shalt hear, Look up, my soul with glad surprise, Lord! thou wilt hear me when I pray, Lord of my life! O, may thy praise, My Saviour! my eternal Friend, My God, how endless is thy love, Now the shades of night are gone, Once more my soul! the rising day, Oh! for a closer walk with God, Remark, my soul! the narrow bound, Show pity Lord, O Lord! forgive, See, gracious Lord! before thy throne, Since Jesus freely did appear, Thine earthly sabbaths, Lord! we love, This is the day the Lord hath made, Thus far the Lord has led me on, Tir'd with the burdens of the day, To thee, great God! in thankful song, 'Tis first of all thyself to know, When, 0 dear Jesus! when shall I, Welcome and precious to my soul, With cheerful voices rise and sing, While I to grief my soul gave way, Where two or three, with sweet accord, 344 330 332 334 335 338 338 350 359 331 332 346 346 358 355 360 TABLE OF TUNES. Aylesbury, S. M. [b] Armley, L. M. [b] Babylon, L. M. [b] Heber, 78. and 6s. [*] Hotham, 7s. [*] Hymn Second, C. m. [*] Little Marlborough, S. M. [b] 370 363 379 367 376 372 375 Pleyel's Hymn, L. M. or 79. |