Reading and Understanding the Scriptures

Because men sin, not only in neglect of hearing and reading, but also in hearing and reading amiss, therefore the properties of reverent and faithful reading and
hearing are to be set down, which are these that follow (they be eight in number): 1. Diligence 2. Wisdom 3. Preparation 4. Meditation 5. Conference 6. Faith
7. Practice 8. Prayer The first three go before reading and preaching. The next four come after them. The last must go before, and be with them, and come after them.