S. M. This Book of Devotions, WRITTEN AT THE DYING REQUEST OF A BELOVED YOUNG FRIEND, (NOW RESTING IN CHRIST,) FOR THE USE OF HER SERVANT WHOSE SOUL SHE CARED FOR, IS AFFECTIONATELY INSCRIBED TO HER MEMORY; AND HUMBLY PRESENTED TO ALL, WHO THOUGH IN THIS LIFE CALLED TO BE 66 SERVANTS OF MEN," WOULD YET ASPIRE TO BE IN DEED AND IN TRUTH "SERVANTS OF CHRIST." PREFACE. ONE reason why there are so many bad and careless Christians in every station is, that people forget to study those duties of Religion which particularly belong to themselves; although most persons are quick in seeing, as they think, the proper duties of others, especially if they be in a condition of life different from their own. There is a very plain and strict rule of right and wrong laid down in Scripture for all classes of men and women, if they would but give themselves to find it out, and to practise it: nor would there be so many bad masters, bad children, nor bad servants, if each class would look out in GOD's Word for what most concerns them. This "CHRISTIAN SERVANT'S BOOK" is one of an intended Series of Books, for different classes of Christians, humbly designed to help them to eternal happiness, by the "way of GoD's commands." It is compiled by one who is "their Servant for JESUS' sake." Easter, 1849. NOTE TO THE THIRD EDITION. THE slight additions made to the present Reprint, are all that the writer designs to introduce. the blessing of GOD still rest on this little book. August, 1851. AUTHOR OF THE May "SERMONS FOR THE PEOPLE." THE RULE OF LIFE OF A CHRISTIAN SERVANT. the Our help is in the Name of the Lord: I. TO SERVE GOD, in the station to which He has called me. II. To learn my DAILY DUTIES; and try to perform them well. III. To be constant in my day in my chamber. PRAYERS every IV. TO ATTEND CHURCH every Sunday; and receive the Holy Sacrament at least three times in the year. V. To accept of no situation, which prevents my duty to God. VI. To ask the guidance of the Minister, when I am in doubt about my DUTY. |