( 22 Service indecent ; nothingunfuitable to the Majef'.y of himwho receives it, or unbecoming the Charaaer of thofe who offer it. It is compofed of Confefons ; of Praifes , and Thankfgivings ; of Prayers and Intercefons ; and thefe very well adapted to the Conditions, and Obligations, and Neceflities, of the ge- nerality of Chriflians. And what could you with for more in a Publick Service ? Or, where can you go, where you can be certain of fo good and fo proper Af- fiflances ? If you fay, you have been prefent at this Service, and find little entertainment in it ; that it is dry and jejune ; unapt to move your Affeaions, and raife your Devotions ; confider whence this muff have proceeded. Have you come to it witha hearty good Will, and a fincere Defire of reliíhing it ? Have you thrown out of your Minds all Prejudices, and endeavoured to cure all that indifference to it, which a long difufe may have caufed ? Have you at- tended to it with Application and Se- rioufnefs ? And, above all, have you pre- pared your Hearts before Hand, and endeavoured to furnirn themwith filch Thoughts
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