The hand-maid of repentance. Or, A short treatise of restitution. Written by Arth

THE zealous care of that religious and learned Teacher Mr. Dent, towards the edification of Gods house, in the exhortation of his people unto holiness of life; as it hath sufficiently approved it self to the general view of the World in divers worthy works of his now extant: so by the consent of many ⟨image 3⟩devout and judicious Christians, it hath not in any one piece or other of his doing, more fully and truly expressed it self; than in that Sermon which himself first preached, and afterwards caused to be published, upon Repentance. It might have been supposed, that this delicate Age of ours would scarcely have put on so rough a garment. But the virtuous cunning of that excellent Artist, had so thick overlaced the same with heavenly promises and comfortable persuasions: that although at the first assaying thereof, it found it self inwardly pricked and perturbed; yet after a little wearing, and by ⟨image 3⟩daily use, the straightness thereof became both profitable and pleasing, and it rejoiced not a little to be so happily deceived. Behold here another piece of Work, made by the same hand, A short Treatise of Restitution: Array thy self likewise (good Christian) with this Vesture; being indeed an Ornament, which will make the rest of thy clothing appear more gracious. This is the true Touch-stone which tries thy repentance; and gives thee to God and the world either a true Christian, or a counterfeit. Be not afraid to use it: but as thou hast vouchsafed the former, of Repentance, to wear in ⟨image 4⟩