him. Not that he omitted to make those salutary impressions which his duty enjoined him; but he preferred exciting them by plain and simple language. And when he had to pass sentence, there was something so fervent and pathetic in his speech to the prisoner, that many persons have said "they heard few such sermons.'

In his earlier years, he laid down certain rules for the regulation of his life, which mark by what steps he arrived at eminence. Happily for those who wish to follow his example, a rough draught of these has been preserved.

I. To lift up the heart to God in thankfulness for renewing my life. II. To renew my covenant with God in Christ, 1. By renewed acts of faith, receiving Christ, and rejoicing in the height of that relation. 2. Resolution of being one of his people, doing him allegiance.

III. Adoration and prayer.

IV. Setting a watch over my own infirmities and passions, over the snares laid in our way. Perimus licitis*.

DAY EMPLOYMENT.

There must be an employment: two kinds. I. Our ordinary calling: to serve God in it. It is a service to Christ though never so Colos. iii. Here faithfulness, diligence, cheerfulness. Not to over-lay myself with more business than I can

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bear.

II. Our spiritual employments: mingle somewhat of God's immediate service in this day.

REFRESHMENTS.

I. Meat and drink, moderation seasoned with somewhat of God.

II. Recreations. 1. Not our business. 2. Suitable. No games, if given to covet

ousness or passion.

*We perish by indulgences.

IF ALONE.

I. Beware of wandering, vain, lustful thoughts: fly from thyself rather than entertain these.

II. Let thy solitary thoughts be profitable. View the evidences of thy salvation, the state of thy soul, the coming of Christ, thy own mortality: it will make thee humble and watchful.

COMPANY.

Do good to them. Use God's name reverently. Beware of leaving an ill impression of ill example. Receive good from them if more knowing.

EVENING.

Cast up the accounts of the day. If ought amiss, beg pardon. Gather resolution of more vigilance. If well, bless the mercy and grace of God that hath supported thee.

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When he was made a Judge, he drew another paper for his government. Though it has reference to duties which few are

placed in situations to perform, it contains some excellent principles of universal application, which render it worthy of attention.

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THINGS NECESSARY TO BE CONTINUALLY HAD

IN REMEMBRANCE.

I. That, in the administration of justice, I am entrusted for God, the King, and Country; and therefore,

II. That it be done; 1. Uprightly; 2. Deliberately; 3. Resolutely.

III. That I rest not upon my own underderstanding or strength, but implore and rest upon the direction and strength of God. IV. That, in the execution of justice, I carefully lay aside my own passions, and not give way to them, however provoked. V. That I be wholly intent upon the busi

ness that I am about, remitting all other

cares and thoughts, as unseasonable, and interruptions.

VI. That I suffer not myself to be prepossessed with any judgment at all, till the whole business and both parties be heard. VII. That I never engage myself in the beginning of any cause, but reserve myself unprejudiced till the whole be heard. VIII. That in business capital, though my nature prompt me to pity, yet to consider that there is also a pity due to the country.

IX. That I be not too rigid in matters purely conscientious, where all the harm is diversity of judgment.

X. That I be not biassed with compassion to the poor, or favour to the rich, in point of justice.

XI. That popular, or court applause, or distaste, have no influence into any thing I do, in point of distribution of justice. XII. Not to be solicitous what men will say or think, so long as I keep myself exactly according to the rules of justice.

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