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A Continuation of morning-exercise questions and cases of conscience practically resolvedA Continuation of morning-exercise questions and cases of conscience practicaly resolved
A Continuation of morning-exercise questions and cases of conscience practically resolved by sundry ministers in October, 1682.A Continuation of morning-exercise questions and cases of conscience practicaly resolved by sundry ministers in October, 1682.
London: printed by J.A. for John Dunton, 1683
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To the READER.
What I have formerly endeavoured in these Exercises, I need not here tell you: My design is still the same; when too many are contending about comparatively trifles, or worse, I would do my utmost, by calling in better help than mine own, to promote practical Godliness. I'll not mention the Cases unavoidably (some by Sickness, some otherwise) omitted; and for those here, should I place them in this Preface, as I intended them in the Book, tbô it might somewhat rectify their Order, 'twould not add to their Usefulness; and therefore take them as they are, and the Blessing of God go along with them; and certainly 'twill, [as to you] if you are willing it should, pray try else. (1) We are surrounded with Vanities, let §1your Conversation be in Heaven, you'll be above them. But be sure your (2) Godliness be such, that you may feel its excellency, and expose §2their Folly that deride it. Then (3) God will not only be your §3Rewarder, but your exceeding great Reward. And (4) as you mind §4Religion, mind Unity, be of a healing temper. And (5) mourn for §5their sins from whom you must separate. When (6) you can say, through §6Grace, you love God, abide in his Love. And (7) be as solicitous for §7your Children's Salvation, as your own. (8) Do not flatter your selves to think, that you need not be cautioned against Flattery. (9) Let §8those of us that are Ministers, thirst after the Conversion of Souls. §9And (10) the practical Love of Truth, will best preserve from Popery. §10(11) Let not Melancholy persons neglect their Remedy. And §11