THE

PREFACE.

THE venerable author of the following Instructions to the Clergy presented a copy of them, in manuscript, to every clergyman in his diocese; and as they are admirably adapted to the end for which they were designed, we may reasonably presume that this instance of his lordship's affectionate concern for his clergy and people was attended with the happiest effects.

The Instructions comprehend several of the most important branches of the pastoral office; and as they are the fruit of long experience in the work of the ministry, and that too the experience of Bishop Wilson, they carry their own recommendation with them, and will, we doubt not, be favourably received by the reverend body, for whose use they are intended, and to whom they are most respectfully offered.

THE CONTENTS.

LETTER to the clergy of the diocese of Sodor and Man

Of Confirmation

p. 379 p. 385

Of answering the ends of this apostolical institution ibid. Method of dealing with young Christians, in order to fit

A prayer to be used daily during the time of instruction

p. 392

Of the Lord's Supper

p. 394

p. 395

Method of instructing such as have been confirmed, in order to prepare them for this holy ordinance Concerning their repentance

ibid.

p. 397

Concerning a Christian's purposes of leading a new life

p. 398 How a Christian should examine whether he has a lively faith in God's mercy through Christ

a thankful remembrance of his death
and whether he is in charity with all men

Concerning Family Prayer

Admonition proper for parents

Instructions proper for young people

Of worldly-mindedness

Advice to men of estates

Concerning the poor
To persons in affliction

Exhortations proper for servants
Of dealing with formal Christians
Of dealing with habitual evil livers

p. 399

ibid.

p. 400

p. 402

p. 404

p. 406

p. 408

p. 410

Instructions for such as are under the censures of the

church

p. 423

Of Visiting the Sick
Examination of the sick person's faith
Instructions to such as are very ignorant

repentance

to such as are vainly confident

to such as want comfort, being dejected

p. 433

to such as are hardened in wickedness p. 434 to such as, in hopes of recovery, put off their

Examination of the sick person's repentance
Duty to God -

Duty to our neighbour

Concerning confession and absolution

Concerning habitual sinners

To such as have recovered from sickness