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PG-P.743.017
24 Feb 1743:11,12,13,21,22,23 (741)
. . . Account of the Doctrine and Discipline of the Moravian
Church. . . from the journal of the Rev. Mr. John Wesley,
who travelled to Hernhuth in Germany. . . [1 1/2 columns]
IV Every morning at eight is singing and exposition of
scripture; and commonly a short prayer.
At eight in the evening, there is commonly only mental
prayer, joined with the singing and expounding. . . [11
lines, on Sunday evening] at eight is the usual service;
after which the young men, singing praises round the town,
conclude the day.
On the first Saturday in the month, the Lord's Supper is
administered. From Ten in the morning till two, the eldest
speaks with each communicant in private, concerning the
state of his soul. At two they dine, then wash one anothers
feet, after which they sing and pray. . .
An Extract of the Constitution of the Church of the
Moravian Brethren at Hernhuth, laid before the Theological
Order at Wirtemberg, in the year 1733.
. . . [2 columns]
12. In the Orphan House, about seventh children are brought
up. . . Our little children we instruct chiefly by hymns;
whereby we find the most important truths most successfully
insinuated into their minds.
. . . 18. Two men keep watch every night in the streets, as
do two women in the Women's apartment: that they may pour
out their souls for those that sleep; and by their hymns
raise the hearts of any who are awake to God.
19. For the farther stirring up the Gift which is in us,
sometimes we have publick, sometimes private Love Feasts:
At which we take a moderate refreshment, with gladness and
singleness of heart, and the voice of praise and
thanksgiving.
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