Wesley Corpus

Without this sort of prayer, at least an in tention to please him by using it, no creature is good, nor can be used without injury to ourselves ; and lest we should imagine that meats and drinks were too little and insig nificant matters for the Almighty to regard, he has been graciously pleased to remove this supposition, by giving you a third direction in express words by his apostle, w Whether ye cat or drink, or whatever ye do, do all to the glory of God." Whatever ye do : this plainly comprises our recreations as well as refreshments ; a fourth direction therefore equally important is, let the same pure intention be preserved in these like wise. It is his will that you should use exer cise for your health, and delight your eyes with the works of nature and wonders of creation, in such a measure and manner as will prepare you for business or devotion ; 80 far, therefore, as your present state renders them necessary, to this end you are to use them, and no other. One direction more is important before I close this head, and that is, that you, above all