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cessarily broken in upon by these preparations. 

 In every nautical duty which requires attention 

 on Sunday morning, bear in mind the hours 

 fixed for divine worship, that every work which 

 can possibly be anticipated may be completed. 

 If your flying sails be taken in, your retirement 

 will be more* comfortable and secure, and you 

 will seldom or never find the loss in your voyage. 

 The Lord's blessing will abundantly recompense 

 this and every sacrifice made for his sake. 



" Then call your men together, as far as 

 possible, at the appointed hour, either in the 

 cabin or on the deck, as may be most comfort- 

 able. Again, in the afternoon, let your crew 

 and passengers, if any, have the opportunity 

 of worshipping the Most High God, who made 

 the heavens, the earth, and the wide sea ; and 

 whether it be convenient to have any other ser- 

 vice for the benefit of your apprentices or not, 

 you will feel it a good thing thus to wait upon 

 tho Lord. You will experience a benefit tem- 

 porally as well as spiritually ; your people will 

 be more orderly and respectful, and Almighty 

 God will be your shield and exceeding great re- 



