An Alarm to Unconverted Sinners

The Author's advice.

This Covenant I advise you to make, not only in Heart, but in Word; not only in Word, but in Writing; and that you would with all possible reverence spread the Writing before the Lord, as if you would present it to him as your Act and Deed. And when you have done this, set your hand to it. Keep it as a Memorial of the Solemn Transactions that have passed between God and you, that you may have recourse to it in Doubts and Temptations.

THis Covenant I advise you to make, not only in Heart, but in Word; not only in Word, but in Writing; and that you would with all possible reverence spread the Writing before the Lord, as if you would present it to him as your Act and Deed. And when you have done this, set your hand to it. Keep it as a Memorial of the Solemn Transactions that have passed between God and you, that you may have recourse to it in Doubts and Temptations.

Dir. XI. Take heed of delaying thy Conversion, and set upon a speedy and present turning. I made hast, and delayed not, Psal. 119. 59. Remember, and tremble at the sad instance of the •oolish Virgins, that came not till the door of ⟨p. 171⟩mercy was shut; Mat. 25. and of a convinced Felix, that put off Paul to another season, and we never find that he had such a season more. Act. 24. 25. O come in while it's called to day, lest thou shouldest be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin; lest thy day of Grace should be over, and the things that belong to thy peace should be hid from thine eyes. Now mercy is wooing of thee: Now Christ is waiting to be gracious to thee, and the Spirit of God is striving with thee, Now Ministers are calling: now Conscience is stirring: now the Market is open, and Oil may be had, thou hast opportunity for the buying. Now Christ is to be had for the taking. Oh! strike in with the offers of Grace. Oh! now, or never. If thou make light of this offer, God may swear in his wrath, thou shalt never taste of his Supper.