A practical essay, designed for general use, in three parts : Part I. Addressed to husbands and wives: being an answer to the two following inquiras printed], the union of Christ and the church? Improved to illustrate the honorable relation, endeared affection, and mutual duties of husbands and wives. With a song on marriage. To which is added an appendix, with some thoughts on education. Part II. Addressed to parents: being some thoughts on education. Part III. An inquiry concerning the case of children, with an exhortation to them. By Shippie Townsend. [Four lines from Titus].