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 Concerning Family Prayer Admonition proper for parents Instructions proper for young people Of worldly-mindedness Advice to men of estates Concerning the poor Exhortations proper for servants 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 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 our neighbour Concerning confession and absolution Concerning habitual sinners To such as have recovered from sickness |