and conveniences of nature; and sometimes be curious to see the preparation which the sun makes, when he is coming forth from his chambers of the East.
2. Let every man that hath a calling, be di∣ligent in pursuance of its imployment, so as not lightly, or without reasonable occasion to neglect it in any of those times, which are usually and by the custome of prudent per∣sons and good husbands imployed in it.
3. Let all the intervals, or void spaces of time be imployed in prayers, reading, medi∣tating, works of nature, recreation, charity, friendliness and neighbourhood, and means of spiritual and corporal health: ever re∣membring, so to work in our calling, as not to neglect the work of our high calling; but to begin and end the day with God, with such forms of devotion, as shall be proper to our necessities.
4. The resting daies of Christians, and Fe∣stivals of the Church, must in no sense be daies of idleness, for it is better to plow upon holy daies, then to doe nothing, or to doe vitiously; but let them be spent in the works of the day, that is, of Religion and Charity, according to the rules appointed.
5. Avoid the company of Drunkards and busie-bodies, and all such as are apt to talk much to little purpose: for no man can be provident of his time, that is not prudent in the choice of his company: and if one of the Speakers be vain, tedious and trifling, he that hears, and he that answers in the discourse are equal losers of their time.
6. Never talk with any man, or undertake