A MANUAL OF RELIGIOUS INSTRUCTION, ΤΟ ASSIST PARENTS IN PREPARING THEIR CHILDREN FOR THE RITE OF CONFIRMATION, AND THE MORE SOLEMN DUTY OF RECEIVING THE SACRAMENT OF THE LORD'S SUPPER. BY A LAY MEMBER OF THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND. "So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our heart "An unwise man doth not well consider this; and a fool doth no LONDON: J. HATCHARD AND SON, 187, PICCADILLY. 1832. CONTENTS. Containing a compendious view of the writings which are known under the general name of the Holy Scriptures. Proofs of their au- Page Containing an account of our Saviour's ministry on earth, of the mysteries and doctrines which He came among us to reveal, and o. PREFACE. Ir will be necessary to say a few words, by |