The application of redemption

Let every man take it to himself as his own task, §1charge it upon his own soul, as a service which by unavoidable necessity, lies upon him which he may not neglect. This will awaken the soul to the work, say, it's my debt and I must pay it. It's my duty appertaining to me, and required at my hand, and I must discharge it: as I will answer it at my peril at the day off accounts. Our lazy hearts if they can find any dispensation or exception they will slip the collar and put off the performance, call therefore upon thy self as sometimes they upon Ezra, Arise thou sluggish and slothful soul, the matter belongs unto thee, to me? you'll say, that's a likely matter indeed, I am a silly maid, an ignorant youth, or an aged and decrepit creature, my memory and […] worn out, I pray you have me excused, my place my ability suits not, my times and leisure in the multitude of […] many occasions permit not, such and such who have abilities can, such who have leisure & opportunity may, such who have dexterity & skill in such performances, should indeed both own the duty & perform it but alas my place and abilities suit not, my time and leisure in the multitude of so many occasions permit not, therefore it cannot belong to me, yes to young ones and ignorant ones, it appertains to you, doth it not appertain to you to be Humbled, and to turn your feet to the testimonies of the Almighty? doth it not appertain to you to be blessed and to have your ways made prosperous in which you walk? If you would come to Gods end you must attend Gods way, If you would attain a blessing and success from