Jacob's vow upon his leaving his fathers house, consider'd in a sermon had in private, Octob. 15. 1722. at the desire of a young gentleman, upon his entering on worldly business, and going abroad into the world. / By Benj. Colman, M.A. Pastor of a church in Boston, N.E. ; [Two lines from Psalms]

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Author:	Colman, Benjamin, 1673-1747.
Title:	Jacob's vow upon his leaving his fathers house, consider'd in a sermon had in private, Octob. 15. 1722. at the desire of a young gentleman, upon his entering on worldly business, and going abroad into the world. / By Benj. Colman, M.A. Pastor of a church in Boston, N.E. ; [Two lines from Psalms]
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Print source:	Jacob's vow upon his leaving his fathers house, consider'd in a sermon had in private, Octob. 15. 1722. at the desire of a young gentleman, upon his entering on worldly business, and going abroad into the world. / By Benj. Colman, M.A. Pastor of a church in Boston, N.E. ; [Two lines from Psalms] Colman, Benjamin, 1673-1747. Boston:: Printed by James Franllin [sic], in Queen-Street., 1722.
Subject terms:	Conduct of life. Business ethics. Sermons -- 1722.
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Jacob's Vow.

DOCT. I. THAT young people as they grow up in their parents houser, or as they leave the same, and go forth into the world, should be able seriously to covenant with God, and solemnly to make their vows to him, That the Lord shall be their God. The seed of Jacob will learn this of him.

DOCT. II. THAT in making this Vow to God (if he in∣cline and enable you to do it) as you grow up in your parents houses, or are leaving the same, you must ear∣nestly implore and humbly confide in the special presence, favour and grace of God to be with you, and keep you in the way that you go. If God will be with me, said Jacob, and keep me in this way that I go.

DOCT. III. THAT as you are outring upon the Stage of this world, the gracious God permits and allows you to bring into your Vows before him, those temporal fa∣vours and blessings which you are in the lawful pursuit of; provided it be done with a moderation of desire to∣wards them, submission to the will of God respeding them, and with a resolution (thro' his grace) to adhere unto his covenant, worship and service, in the acquisition, and in the enjoyment of them.