A treatise of mans imaginations Showing his natural evil thoughtsA treatise of mans imaginations Shewing his naturall euill thoughts

Fourthly, we must consider our particular end. The Lord complaineth of the want hereof in his own people, ^lOh that they were wise, then would they consider this; They would consider their latter end. In this consideration three points must be observed: first, that the time of death is uncertain, no man knoweth when he must dye: secondly, that the place is uncertain, no man knoweth where he must dye: thirdly, that the ⟨p. 222⟩manner of his death is uncertain, none knoweth by what death he shall glorify God and therefore that we may not deceive our selves, we must think that most fearful, and grievous ends may befall us, in regard of the bodily pain, and torment, even then when we little fear or suspect any such thing. This consideration will be a notable means, to stir up our hearts either to begin, or renew our repentance: when wicked^m Ahab heard of his fearful end, he was humbled: And the Ninevites being told of their sudden destruction,ⁿ repented in Sackcloth, and Ashes, and turned to the Lord.

Fourthly, we must consider our particular ende. The Lord complaineth of the want hereof in his owne people,