The newest and most complete whole duty of man, or every Christian's family companion. Containing a complete system of Christianity, both in faith and practice. Laid down in the most familiar Manner to all who are desirous of attaining those Heavenly Mansions of Eternal Felicity, where Sin shall be done away, and Sorrow shall be no more. The whole being the Essence of Divinity and Morality; Wherein the Duties of Christianity are amply displayed under the following Heads, viz. Faith, Hope, Charity, Prayer, Piety, Patience, Prudence, Chastity, Humility, Temperance, Obedience, Fortitude, Repentance, Self-Denial, Love of God, Grace, &c. Including the Moral and Divine Duties of a Christian towards his God, his Neighbour, and himself. With other important Matters, calculated to make the Reader wise unto Salvation. Illustrated with Marginal Notes and References, by which the Work is rendered more Intelligible and Useful than any other of a periodical Nature ever yet published. To which will be added a Concise History of The Life of our Blessed Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. With the Lives of those Holy Evangelists, Apostles, and Disciples, who withstood Persecution to exalt the Standard of the Great Redeemer of Mankind. Also A Companion to the Altar, Or Christian's Week's Preparation for worthy receiving the Holy Sacrament of the Lord's Supper. With Prayers before, at, and after that sacred Solemnity. With a Complete Family Prayer Book, properly adapted to the Use and Edification of all Christians and Christian Families. Likewise a Key to the Common Prayer Book, Containing a Summary of the Weekly Collects digested in alphabetical Order, according to their respective and Important Subjects. Together with various other Matters of equal Importance. The Whole displaying the Excellency and Glory of the Christian Religion to all Capacities. By the Rev. Matthew Henry Cooke, LL. D. Adorned with Grand High-Finished Emblematical Copper-Plate Engravings, properly adapted to the various Subjects, and executed by the best Masters.

  • Cooke, Matthew Henry.
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[1773?]
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London : printed for the author, and sold by C. Cooke, No 17, Pater-Noster-Row, and all other booksellers and news-carriers, [1773?]

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395,[5]p.,plates ; 40.

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