Divers practical cases of conscience satisfactorily resolved ... to which are added some counsels…

He is not only a good Christian, but a good Neighbour, not only a good Man, but a good Husband, a good Master, a dutiful Child, a diligent and faithful Servant, a good Subject. In a word, he makes great conscience of discharging ⟨p. 12⟩the duties of his relations among men.] (2.) When others stick in externals, do you look to the spiritual part of every command, and principally mind the inwards and vitals of Religion? Do you not only make conscience of performing duties, but do you carefully look to the manner of performing of them, and the ends for which you do perform them? Do you not only make conscience of open but of secret sins? Do you abound above all in secret duties? Do you keep a watch upon your hearts, and make conscience, not only of the gross acts of sin, but even of sinful thoughts, inclinations, and desires? And are grieved even with your very infirmities and the corrupt disposition of your natures, which you cannot help though you would?—

Q. II. When others have their reserves in closing with Christ, do you give up all to him entirely? Have you taken Christ not hand over head, but deliberately, understandingly, sitting down first, and counting the cost? Have you not secret reserves for your own ease, safety, estates, esteem on some beloved sin? Have you upon solemn consideration accepted Christ as the Lord your righteousness, for better for worse, for all changes of times and conditions? to run all hazards with him, and to take your lot with him fall as it will?—

Q. III. When others are for a little of religion by the by, do you make religion your business? Do you not put off God with the worlds leavings? and serve him when you are at leisure? Must not God stand by while the world is first served? and are not your souls the least of your cares? and put off with some by scraps, and ends of your time? Is Religion your Trade, and your conversation in Heaven?