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Part 1ADVICE TO PARENTS.
SubpartThe first Duty of Parents for the Souls of their Children, is, to Consecrat… them to God in Baptism.
Subpart2. Duty, to feason their Minds betimes with good Impressions.
Subpart3. Duty, to teach them to pray.
Subpart4. Duty, to observe carefully their temper and disposition, and to endeavour to reform what is amiss therein.
Subpart5. Duty, to see that they be taught to Read.
Subpart6. Duty, to bring them to the place of publick Worship so soon as they are fit for it.
Subpart7. Duty, to make them understand their Baptismal Covenant.
Subpart8. Duty, to encourage them to come to the Lord's Table.
Subpart9. Duty, to take care that they accustom themselves to Self-Examination.
Subpart10. Duty, to observe what Providences they meet with, and to acquaint them therewith in due time, as also…
SubpartSome Directions to Parents, how to render their Endeavours effectual.
SubpartSome Motives to excite Parents to do these things.
Part 2Advice to Parents.
SubpartThe Duties of Parents as to their Childrens Bodies.
SubpartThe Duty of Parents as to the outward Estate of their Children.
SubpartThe above mentioned particulars earnestly recommended to Parents.
SubpartConcerning the Duty of Parents when God removeth their Children by death.
SubpartThe Duty of Parents On their Death-Bed.
SubpartConcerning the Duties of Step-Fathers and Step-Mothers.
SubpartSome Motives to stir up Step-Parents to do these things.
SubpartThe Duties of Guardians.
SubpartSome Motives to excite Guardians to do these Things.
SubpartPRAYERS FOR FAMILIES.
3 prayersSubpartSOME FORMS OF PRAYER WHICH Parents may teach their Children according to their Age.
4 prayers