The Morning exercise [at] Cri[ppleg]ate, or, Several cases of conscience practically resolved

1. Insinuate thy self into their affections. Let them know, that thou hast no design upon them, but to make them happy. Endeavour to persuade them that thou hast no private end, only their everlasting good. Wind into their hearts, screw thy self into their affections, and thou hast done half thy work.¹ [[Greek or Hebrew]] Nothing so inimical to love as fear and necessity. When all jealousies of any sinister ends are blown away, then exhortations and counsels go down comfortably. When persons are convinced and satisfied that in all our Applications we study their benefit and profit, this opens an effectual door to all the means that we shall use.² Thus the Apostle accosts the Romans, I long to see you, that I may impart unto you some spiritual gift. Thus he facilitates his way to the Philippians. ³God is my record, how greatly I long after you all in the bowels of Jesus Christ [[Greek or Hebrew]] we do even naturally respect and reverence such as bring that which appears profitable to us;⁴ especially when Superiors carry themselves with courteousness and kindness. For most men delight to be honoured and esteemed by them that are above them [[Greek or Hebrew]] for the hope that they conceive of some special profit to be received from them.⁵ The case varies not in spiritual matters. Labour then to gain their love, their good esteem, and the work will thrive beyond expectation.

1. Insinuate thy self into their affections. Let them know, that thou hast no design upon them, but to make them happy. Indeavour to perswade them that thou hast no private end, only their everlasting good. Winde into their hearts, screw thy self into their affections, and thou hast done half thy work.¹ [〈non-Latin alphabet〉] Nothing so inimical to love as fear and necessity. When all jealousies of any sinister ends are blown away, then exhortations and counsels go down comfortably. When persons are convinced and satisfied that in all our Applications we study their benefit and profit, this opens an effectual door to all the means that we shall use.