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Thirdly, Heathens will rise up in Judgement against you, and condemn you. They never had such precepts, nor presidents as you, and yet some of the better natured Heathens would have rather chosen death, than to do as you do. You remember the story of Croesus his dumb son, whose dear affections could make him speak when he saw Croesus in danger; though he never spake before, yet then he could cry out, O do not kill my Father: But what speak I of Heathens, the Stork in the heavens, yea, the Beasts of the earth will condemn the disobedience of Children.

Fourthly, These are sins inconsistent with the true fear of God, in whomsoever they are found. That a man is indeed, which he is in his family, and among his relations. He that is a bad child, can never be a good Christian. Either bring testimonials of your godliness from your relations, or it may be well suspected to be no better than counterfeit. Never talk of your obedience to God, whilst your disobedience to the just commands of Parents, gives you the lie.

Fifthly, A parting time is coming, when death will break up the family, and when that time comes, Oh how bitter will the remembrance of these things be! When you shall see a Father or a Mother lying by the wall, what a cut will it be to remember your miscarriages, and evils. They are gone out of your reach, you cannot now if you would give them any satisfaction for what you have done against them; but oh how bitter will the remembrance of these things be, at such a time! Surely this will be more insupportable to you than their death, if the Lord open your eyes, and give you repentance, and if not, then,