live: Frequently renew your perſonal covenant with him, and faithfully keep it. Iſa. xliv. 5. Rom. xii. 2. Exod. xix. 5.
Exh. 5. Make an entire reſignation of yourſelves to God, and of all that you enjoy, and have an affection for; referring frankly to his will, wiſdom and goodneſs, to diſpoſe of you and yours in all things, in all caſes, and at all times, as ſeemeth good and right in his fight: live a life of dependence on him, and truſt in him, who can make all things work together for good to you. Matth. vi. 10. Rom. viii. 18.
Exh. 6. Daily read ſome portion of the holy ſcriptures, diligently meditate on what you read, and ſtudy to underſtand and remember what you meditate; that thereby you may come to know both ſin and duty, and how to be both holy and happy; read alſo other good practical books; and ſeek the Lord's bleſſing on your readings. John v. 39. 2 Tim. iii. 15, 16, 17.
Ex. 7. Pray daily unto God Almighty morning and evening at leaſt; and ſee you be not formal or lazy in your devotions; and, beſides ſecret cloſet prayer, alſo make conſcience of family
