The young man's guide through the wilderness of this world to the heavenly Canaan…

Carnal Professors, whatever they do, they do all for fear, or from force or fashion; they would be bad enough, or do little enough, if they did dare, if they were not afraid, or ashamed, or were it not from the influence of some things external upon them. Though thou also must make use of fear, and all manner of Arguments and helps to lead and press on thy backward heart, yet see to it, that thy love to Christ be the main Spring that sets all thy Wheels a going: this will both give vigour, and a sweet relish to all thou dost: and according to this, according to what love there is in thy duties, so will thy acceptance be with God.

2. Let the Word and Will of God be the Rule of thy life, Psal. 119. 9. Wherewithal shall a Young Man cleanse his way? The question may be enlarged, wherewithal shall a Young, or Old Man, cleanse and order his way? And the Answer will be the same, By taking heed thereto, according to thy Word. This Word is a Light to the feet, and a Lantern to the steps: it showeth thee what is good, and that good must be done: it showeth thee what is evil, and what evil is to be avoided: it showeth thee what good is to be done, and how; what evils are to be eschewed, and how thou mayst avoid them.

2. Let the Word and Will of God be the Rule of thy life, Psal. 119. 9. Wherewithal shall a Young Man cleanse his way? The question may be inlarged, wherew•thal shall a Young, or Old Man, cleanse and order his way? And the Answer will be the same, By taking heed thereto, according to thy Word. This Word is a Light to the feet, and a Lanthorn to the steps: it sheweth thee what is good, and that good must be done: it sheweth thee what is evil, and what evil is to be avoided: it sheweth thee what good is to be done, and how; what evils are to be eschewed, and how thou mayst avoid them.