Rules, and Precepts that are observed in the Colledge (1643)
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2. Let every Student be plainly instructed, and earnestly pressed to consider well, the maine end of his life and studies is, to know God and Jesus Christ which is eternall life, Joh. 17. 3. and therefore to lay Christ in the bottome, as the only foundation of all sound knowledge and Learning.
And seeing the Lord only giveth wisedome, Let every one seriously set himselfe by prayer in secret to seeke it of him Prov 2, 3.
3. Every one shall so exercise himselfe in reading the Scriptures
twice a day, that he shall be ready to give such an account of his
proficiency therein, both in Theoretticall observations of the Language, and Logick, and in Practicall and spiritual truths, as his Tutor shall require, according to his ability; seeing the entrance of the word giveth light, it giveth understanding to the simple, Psalm. 119. 130.
4. That they eschewing all profanation of Gods Name, Attributes,
Word, Ordinances, and times of Worship, doe studie with good
conscience, carefully to retaine God, and the love of his truth in
their mindes else let them know, that (notwithstanding their Learning)
God may give them up to strong delusions, and in the end to a reprobate minde, 2 Thes. 2. 11, 12. Rom. 1. 28.
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6. None shall under any pretense whatsoever, frequent the company and society of such men as lead an unfit, and dissolute life.
Nor shall any without his Tutors leave, or (in his absence) the call of Parents or Guardians, goe abroad to other Townes.
7. Every Schollar shall be present in his Tutors chamber at the 7th.
houre in the morning, immediately after the sound of the Bell, at his
opening the Scripture and prayer, so also at the 5th. houre at night,
and then give account of his owne private reading, as aforesaid in
Particular the third [rule], and constantly attend Lectures in the Hall
at the houres appointed. But if any (without necessary impediment)
shall absent himself from prayer or Lectures, he shall bee lyable to
Admonition, if he offend above once a weeke.
8. If any Schollar shall be found to transgresse any of the Lawes of
God, or the Schoole, after twice Admonition, he shall be lyable, if
not adultus ["of age"] to correction, if adultus, his name shall be given up to the Overseers of the Colledge, that he may bee admonished at the publick monethly A&t.
--New
England's First Fruits, pp. 26-28
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