A supplement to The Morning-exercise at Cripple-Gate, or, Several more cases of conscience practically…

And my present Work is to digest and urge these in a solemn and impartial manner, that it may appear, Our Religion doth not only propound Rewards to make us happy in the world to come, but doth also direct the methods of settling our quiet and comfort in this present ⟨p. 364⟩world. For certainly, it is not the Having of Husbands or Wives that brings contentment, but the mutual Discharge of both their Duties; and this makes their Lives, though never so poor, an Heaven upon Earth.

And my present Work is to digest and urge these in a solemn and impartial manner, that it may appear, Our Religion doth not only propound Rewards to make us happy in the world to come, but doth also direct the methods of setling our quiet and comfort in this present ⟨p. 364⟩world. For certainly, it is not the Having of Husbands or Wives that brings contentment, but the mutual Discharge of both their Duties; and this makes their Lives, though never so poor, an Heaven upon Earth.

But herein I can but draw up an Abstract, and send you where you may be far better provided. In the mean time, let us all in the prosecution hereof sadly reflect on our former failings, and sincerely resolve on future amendment, according to that whereof we shall be convinced by the word of Truth.

And here, I shall endeavour these Four things.

And here, I shall indeavour these Four things.