Casuistical morning-exercises the fourth volume /

These few things being suggested touching those Christians, who bear a Public Character, I, now, shall address my self to all Godly, Private Christians; and I must exhort, and beseech them, with all the fervour I can, to set their hearts sincerely, upon this glorious work, and to bestir themselves in it with all their might. This belongs to every Christian, as such, in what circumstances soever the Providence of God doth dispose of them, whether they be High, or Low; Noble, or Base; Rich, or Poor; Learned, or Unlearned; Male, or Female: None are to be excluded, or exempted.

These few things being suggested touching those Christians, who bear a Publick Character, I, now, shall address my self to all Godly, Private Christians; and I must exhort, and beseech them, with all the fervour I can, to set their hearts sincerely, upon this glorious work, and to bestir themselves in it with all their might. This belongs to every Christian, as such, in what circumstances soever the Providence of God doth dispose of them, whether they be High, or Low; Noble, or Base; Rich, or Poor; Learned, or Unlearned; Male, or Female: None are to be excluded, or exempted.

But, it is likely, This may seem strange to many Private Christians. That they should be charged, in the Name of Christ, to be helpful, to promote the spreading of the Gospel all the world over. Alas! will one say, (with the Eunuch) I am a dry tree, and no such fruit is to be expected from me. And I (will another say) am but a Cypher, and make no Figure in the world (as the Phrase goes) and therefore, I can signify nothing. But, let me beseech all Private Christians, to take heed of shifting off from themselves, any Duty, or Service, that Christ calls them to, or would employ them in. And, To suspend their Determination a little, until I have showed them (as Christ shall enable me) How, and wherein, Private Christians may be helpful, in this Great, and Good work. And then, I ⟨p. 303⟩hope, they will see, That they may do much more therein, than, possibly, they have, hitherto, apprehended.