Casuistical morning-exercises the fourth volume /

6. Christ frequently speaks to you to follow him; and observes whether, and how you do it. His word is plain, that you should learn his Doctrine, and live after his example. And his eyes which are as a flaming fire: are upon Professors ways. His Omniscience should be more firmly believed, and seriously considered by the Church it self, Rev. 2.23. All the Churches shall know that I am He which searcheth the Reins and Hearts; and I will give to every one of you according to your works. I shall here by a Prosopopoeia, bring in our Lord Jesus speaking to you; and himself propounding his own Example, that you may hear, and heed, and follow the Lamb of God. To this effect Christ speaks to you:

6. Christ frequently speaks to you to follow him; and observes whether, and how you do it. His word is plain, that you should learn his Doctrine, and live after his example. And his eyes which are as a flaming fire: are upon Professours ways. His Omniscience should be more firmly believed, and seriously considered by the Church it self, Rev. 2.23. All the Churches shall know that I am He which searcheth the Reins and Hearts; and I will give to every one of you according to your works. I shall here by a Prosopopeia, bring in our Lord Jesus speaking to you; and himself propounding his own Example, that you may hear, and heed, and follow the Lamb of God. To this effect Christ speaks to you:

Look unto me, and be ye saved, all ye ends of the Earth! Look unto me, and become like me, all you that profess your selves to be my Members! What Do you see in me, that in any reason should turn away your faces or your hearts from me? Blessed is He whosoever shall not be offended in Me. The Father is well pleased in Me, and so should you; as you value his favour, and would consult your own interest. I never took so much as one step in the ways of misery and destruction; be you sure to avoid them. I always trod in those paths which to you will prove pleasantness and peace; though to satisfy for your deviations, and going astray; I was fain my self to be a man of sorrows and acquainted with grief. Consider your Lord and Master; you that call your selves my disciples. Many look upon you that will not look into my word, and will judge of Me by your practices. Be not so injurious to Me; by misrepresenting Me; as if I allowed those evils which you allow your selves in. Why should I be wounded in my honour in the house of my Friends? Why should you crucify me afresh: And put me to an open shame?