inscribed, the not perceiving in what way I could employ my time or talents better, and my disapprobation, in literary men, of that fastidious indolence which sits still because it disdains to do little, were the considerations that directed my thoughts to this design. Nor have I repented of the undertaking. Whatever be the fate or reception of this work, it owes its author nothing. In sickness and in health I have found in it that which can alone alleviate the one, or give enjoyment to the other,occupation and engagement. X. Contracts concerning the lending of Money XI. Contracts of Labour-Service XII. Contracts of Labour-Commissions CHAP. III. Of the Duty and Efficacy of Prayer, as represented IV. Of private Prayer, family Prayer, and public |