A25470:740
The Morning exercise [at] Cri[ppleg]ate, or, Several cases of conscience practically resolved
The Morning exercise [at] Cri[ppleg]ate, or, Several cases of conscience practically resolved by sundry ministers, September 1661.
London: printed for Joshua Kirton and Nathaniel Webb, 1661
Modern spelling is a reading aid: the words are the author’s, only the spelling is modernized. Original shows the page as printed, with the transcription marks.
3. Hence we learn the horrible sin of such that cause others to do wickedly, that egg on others to the commission of sin, that encourage children to profane the Sabbath, to lye, and swear, and seem to approve of, delight and rejoice in it. Who knowing the judgement of God (that they which commit such things are worthy of death) not only do the same, 1but have pleasure in them that do them.
3. Hence we learn the horrible sin of such that cause others to do wickedly, that egge on others to the commission of sin, that encourage children to prophane the Sabbath, to lye, and swear, and seem to approve of, delight and rejoyce in it. Who knowing the judgement of God (that they which commit such things are worthy of death) not only do the same, 1but have pleasure in them that do them.
4. Hence we may infer, what great wisdom is requisite in managing those means that are proper and useful in order to the salvation of our Relations, what integrity of heart, what sincerity, what holy contempt of the scorns of this wicked world. Dost thou take upon thee the study of wisdom,1 says the Stoic, prepare thy self speedily [[Greek or Hebrew], to be laughed to scorn] and expect that many should mock at thee? how much greater is the depravation of mens hearts since the fall in opposition to true holiness. Many a bitter taunt and scoff must thou go under, but in wisdom pass it by, regard it not, you work for souls. One soul begotten to God is better than the gaining of whole Kingdoms and Empires.