First, that the ministry of the gospel and the schools be maintained; [291] and that I, especially on the sabbath, that is, on the day of rest, diligently frequent the church of God, [292] to hear his word, [293] to use the sacraments, [294] publicly to call upon the Lord, [295] and contribute to the relief of the poor. [296] Secondly, that all the days of my life I cease from my evil works, and yield myself to the Lord, to work by his Holy Spirit in me: and thus begin in this life the eternal sabbath. [297]

[291] Tit. 1:5; 2:Tim. 3:14, 15; 1:Tim. 5:17; 1:Cor. 9:11, 13, 14; 2:Tim. 2:2.

[292] Ps. 40:10, 11; Ps. 68:27; Acts 2:42, 46.

[293] 1:Tim. 4:13, 16; 1:Cor. 14:29, 31.

[294] 1:Cor. 11:33.

[295] 1:Tim. 2:1-3, 8-11; 1:Cor. 14:16.

[296] 1:Cor. 16:2.

[297] Isa. 66:23.