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20 renew it frequently, in endeavour to carry and walk as become a christian in covenant with Christ. Study to lead a holy life, not only free from natural vices, but adorned with exemplary christian virtues, such as good works of mercy, clarity and piety: Have on thy spiritual armour always, and stand on thy watch hours, that thou mayest be fenced and shielded against the fiery darts of Satan, the snares and temptations of the world, and the rebellious inordinate affections of thy unmortified flesh. Likewise keep up the daily course of thy religions duties, devoutly graying to God each morning and evening at least, frequently reading the scrip ures and that with revernce, attention, and diligence; praise God than fully for all the mercies in thy lot; let thy conversation be in heaven, by spiritual mindedness, and ſervent meditation on heavenly and spiritual things, neglect no opportunities, when in health, of the public ordinances of God, with the comfortable congregations of his people, improve them for daily exercises of knowledge, growth and exercise of grace, up-building and establishment of the holy faith: keep thy mind free from earthly cares, and distracting thoughts, anent the things of this vain, vexations world: Abandon also all inclination, revenge, reproach, or any way