1. What an honourable and advantageous thing is it, to have God shining in love on a family, and dwelling in it, as his temple and habitation: And when families are as churches and sanctuaries unto the Lord, by offering … Continued
Masters of families must teach their families: Ergo they must pray with them. These reasons may suffice to prove, that Family-prayer, is a duty: and as to the advantage thereof, we shall content ourselves with naming a few, by which … Continued
There are some very important outward ordinances and means of grace which are plainly implied in the Word of God, but for the exercise of which we have few, if any, plain and positive precept; rather are we left to … Continued
Families must seek God’s blessing to, and give thanks for their meat, 1 Tim. 4.3-5. Ergo, For other favours also. ~ John Brown of Wamphray
The neglect of this is a rejecting of the mercy love and kindness of God, offered them in their access to God, as a family. ~ John Brown of Wamphray
The general commands of praying everywhere, 1 Tim. 2.8. and without ceasing, 1 Thes. 5.15,17,18 and the like. Col. 4.2. and 3.16,17. Eph. 6.18. do manifestly enforce this; for here are singular advantages occasions and opportunities. ~ John Brown of Wamphray