An introduction to pietie and humanitie containing, first, a short catechisme for vnderstanding the grounds of religion: secondly, certaine briefe and effectuall rules for life and conuersation. Penned specially for the vse of the poore children of Christ's Hospitall in London: but generallie may serue for any other that would be instructed therein. By Gregorie Brovvne.

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An introduction to pietie and humanitie containing, first, a short catechisme for vnderstanding the grounds of religion: secondly, certaine briefe and effectuall rules for life and conuersation. Penned specially for the vse of the poore children of Christ's Hospitall in London: but generallie may serue for any other that would be instructed therein. By Gregorie Brovvne.
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Browne, Gregory.
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At London :: Printed by E. A[llde] for E. Weauer dwelling at the great North-dore of Paules,
1613.
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Christ's Hospital (London, England) -- Early works to 1800.
Catechisms, English -- Early works to 1800.
Conduct of life -- Early works to 1900.
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"An introduction to pietie and humanitie containing, first, a short catechisme for vnderstanding the grounds of religion: secondly, certaine briefe and effectuall rules for life and conuersation. Penned specially for the vse of the poore children of Christ's Hospitall in London: but generallie may serue for any other that would be instructed therein. By Gregorie Brovvne." In the digital collection Early English Books Online 2. https://name.umdl.umich.edu/A17031.0001.001. University of Michigan Library Digital Collections. Accessed May 21, 2024.

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4. Of Praying.

In the time of prayer, thy body must bee humble and cast downe vpon thy knees, meekly and reuerently lifting vp thy hands and heart vnto God in heauen; ioyning with them that speake in praier, to say with them as occasion is, or to lift vp thy minde with audible and good voice and harty affection, saying Amen.

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And remember that it is said, Whosoeuer calleth vpon the name of the Lord, and depar∣teth from iniquitie shall be saued: but whosoe∣uer doth not, it is an euident token of a wicked and vngodly minde, as it is said The wicked call not vpon the Lord, and therefore there is no faith, no hope, no saluation, for them.

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