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The reasonableness of personal reformation, and the necessity of conversion
The reasonableness of personal reformation, and the necessity of conversion; the true methods of making all men happy in this world, and in the world to come Seasonably discoursed, and earnestly pressed upon this licentious age. By J.F. a sincere lover of his native country, and the souls of men.The reasonableness of personal reformation, and the necessity of conversion; the true methods of making all men happy in this world, and in the world to come Seasonably discoursed, and earnestly pressed upon this licentious age. By J.F. a sincere lover of his native countrey, and the souls of men.
London: printed for Thomas Cockerill, 1691
THE REASONABLENESS OF Personal Reformation, › Chapter 5 › Section 3
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A Merchant (saith the forenamed Author) dining with the Friars at Dantzick, his Entertainment was very noble.1 After he had dined and seen all, the Merchant fell to commending their Pleasant Life. Yea, said one of the Friars to him) we live gallantly indeed, if we had any body to go to Hell for us when we die. You see what mingles with Mens Sensual and Sinful Lusts.
A Merchant (saith the forenamed Author) dining with the Fryars at Dantzick, his Entertainment was very noble.1 After he had dined and seen all, the Merchant fell to commending their Pleasant Life. Yea, said one of the Friars to him) we live gallantly indeed, if we had any body to go to Hell for us when we die. You see what mingles with Mens Sensual and Sinful Lusts.
- 1Pag. 63.
2. Your Honour is secured by keeping within God's Bounds and Limits. Marriage is honourable in all. Here Guilt can neither wrong your Consciences, nor Infamy your Reputations. fornicators and Adulterers go up and down the world, as men burnt in the Hand: Their Conscience lashes them within, and men point at them abroad. They are a terror to themselves, and a scorn to men.
2. Your Honour is secured by keeping within God's Bounds and Limits. Marriage is honourable in all. Here Guilt can neither wrong your Consciences, nor Infamy your Reputations. •ornicators and Adulterers go up and down the world, as men burnt in the Hand: Their Conscience lashes them within, and men point at them abroad. They are a terror to themselves, and a scorn to men.