Paragraph 22.5

Of the Second London Baptist Confession of Faith

The reading of the Scriptures, Preaching, and⁠1 hearing the Word of God, teaching and admonishing one another in Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs, Singing with Grace in our Hearts to⁠2 the Lord; as also the Administration⁠3 of Baptism, and⁠4 the Lord’s Supper, are all parts of Religious Worship of God, to be performed in Obedience to him, with Understanding, Faith, Reverence, and Godly Fear; moreover, Solemn Humiliation,⁠5 with Fastings, and Thanksgiving, upon⁠6 special occasions, ought to be used in an holy and religious manner.⁠7

The Westminster Confession of Faith (1646)

21.5

The reading of the Scriptures with godly fear;⁠1 the sound Preaching⁠2 and Conscionable Hearing of the Word, in obedience unto God, with understanding, faith, and reverence;⁠3 singing of Psalms with grace in the heart;⁠4 as also, the due administration, and worthy receiving of the Sacraments instituted by Christ; are all, parts of the ordinary Religious Worship of God:⁠5 Beside Religious Oaths,⁠6 Vows,⁠7 Solemn Fastings,⁠8 and thanksgivings, upon special occasions,⁠9 which are, in their several times and seasons, to be used, in an holy and religious manner.⁠10