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
It cannot be denied, but families, as such, are capable of mercies and favours at the hand of God: as also of judgments and plagues because of sin. Wherefore it is most certain, that as favours bestowed upon private persons, … Continued
Christian communion doth in a special manner call for this, at the hands of Christians, living so commodiously together, and having so many advantages, occasions, helps and encouragements, to go about, and keep up this work; as such have, who … Continued
We find whole families devoted solemnly unto Christ by baptism, Acts, 10.48 and 11.14. and 16.13-15,31-33. and 18.8. 1 Cor. 1.16. And shall we suppose, That these served God no way thereafter, as families, & did not walk as families devoted unto … Continued
So wrath is threatened against families, that neglect this duty, Jer. 10.25. Psalm 79.6. Pour out thy fury upon the heathen, that know thee not, and upon the families, that call not upon thy Name. And though families here may signify tribes, or nations, made … Continued
It is prophesied, and promised as a special blessing, in the day of the Lord’s returning unto his people the Jewswith mercy and kindness, That a spirit of grace and supplication shall be poured forth upon families, as such; so that … Continued