Arthur Hildersham on joining the congregation in hearing, praying, and singing

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Of joining with the congregation in hearing the Word, even read as well as preached. See what a reverend respect God’s people shewed even to the Word read, Nehem 8, 3. The ears of all the people were attentive unto the book of the Law; and ver. 5. When Ezra opened the book (to read it) all the people stood up.

Make conscience to join with the congregation in those prayers that are read as well as in those that are conceived. For those that are read are holy, & good prayers, and all the congregation should make their prayers and supplications with one accord, as they did, Act. 1. 14. Hold thy self bound to join with the congregation in singing of Psalms also. See how well God shewed himself to be pleased with this duty, 2 Chron. 20. 22. When they began to sing, and to praise; the Lord set ambushments against the children of Ammon, &c. ...

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