Morning Prayer (1662 Book oi Common Prayer)

LECTIONS. John Calvin on the Psalms. Keil & Delitzsch: Joshua. Matthew Henry: Isaiah. Jamieson, Fausset & Brown: Gospels. Matthew Henry: Revelation. Dr. Robert Reymond: Systematic Theology. Prof. Berkhof, Systematic Theology: Soteriology. Dr. Philip Schaff, Apostolic Christianity, Medieval Christianity, Swiss Reformation and Creeds of Christendom. Westminster Larger Catechism, 140-141. For Psalm 14, Prof. Calvin notes that total depravity is total and universal. For Joshua 13, Joshua continues allocating the land. For Isaiah 3, Prof. Henry continues to discuss how “men-boys” with “boyish understandings, insights and wisdom” will replace the senior elders and men of sagacity. For Mathew 3.1-12, Prof. Jamiesson sets the table for the beginning of the story on John the Baptist. For Revelation 8.1-6, Prof. Henry notes that every prayer is heard by the Mediator in heaven. For Bibliology, Prof. Reymond opens the doctrine of God discussing the “one true and only God.” For Soteriology, Prof. Berkhof tries to discuss repentance. Some weak tea. For Apostolic Christianity, Prof. Schaff discussed the Pharisees, Sadducees and Essenes, post-Babylonian sects in the apostolic period. For Medieval Christianity, Prof. Schaff discusses how the medieval Teutons became de-Arianized. For the Swiss Reformation, Prof. Schaff continues to discuss northern Italy and the Reformation. For the Creeds of Christendom, Prof. Schaff details the goals and aims of 19th century Oxfordians, seeking unity with Rome-Greece and the deprotestantization of the CoE. Westminster Larger Catechism 140-141: Q. 140. Which is the eighth commandment? A. The eighth commandment is, Thou shalt not steal. Q. 141. What are the duties required in the eighth commandment? A. The duties required in the eighth commandment are, truth, faithfulness, and justice in contracts and commerce between man and man; rendering to every one his due; restitution of goods unlawfully detained from the right owners thereof; giving and lending freely, according to our abilities, and the necessities of others; moderation of our judgments, wills, and affections concerning worldly goods; a provident care and study to get, keep, use, and dispose these things which are necessary and convenient for the sustentation of our nature, and suitable to our condition; a lawful calling, and diligence in it; frugality; avoiding unnecessary lawsuits, and suretiship, or other like engagements; and an endeavor, by all just and lawful means, to procure, preserve, and further the wealth and outward estate of others, as well as our own.