Invisibles, realities, demonstrated in the holy life and triumphant death of Mr. John Janeway,…

CHAP. III.

His Carriage, when Fellow of the College, at twenty years of Age.

His Carriage, when Fellow of the Colledge, at twenty years of Age.

When he was about twenty years old, he was made Fellow of the College, which did not a little advance those noble projects which he had in his head for the promoting of the interest of the Lord Christ. Then how sweetly would he insinuate into the young ones, desiring to carry as many of them as possibly he could along with him to Heaven: Many attempts he made upon some of the same house, that he might season them with Grace, and animate and encourage those which were looking towards Heaven. And as for his own Relations, never was there a more compassionate and tender-hearted Brother. How many pathetical Letters did he send to them? and how did he follow them with prayers and tears ⟨p. 17⟩that they might prove successful! how frequently would he address himself to them in private! and how ready to improve providences and visits that he might set them home upon them? How excellent would he set forth the beauty of Christ! He earnestly would persuade them to inquire into the state of their souls. How would he endeavour to bring them off from sandy foundations, and resting upon their own righteousness! In a word, he was scarce content to go to Heaven without, and through mercy he was very successful among his own Relations, and the whole family soon savoured of his spirit; how were the Children put upon getting choice Scripture and their Catechisms, and engaged in secret prayer and meditation. Father, Mother, Brethren, Sisters, Boarders were the better for his excellent example and holy exhortations. He was a good Nurse if not a spiritual Father to his natural Father, as you may read afterwards; and some of his Brethren have cause to bless God for ever, that ever they saw his face, and heard his words, and observed his conversation, which had so much of loveliness and beauty in it, that it could not but commend Religion to any that did take notice of it. He could speak in St. Pauls words, brethren, my hearts desire, and prayer to God for you all is, that you may be saved.