A token for children being an exact account of the conversion, holy and exemplary…

To all Parents, School-masters and School-Mistresses, or any that have any hand in the Education of Children.

Dear Friends,

I Have oft thought that Christ speaks to you, as Pharaoh's Daughter did to Moses's Mother; Take this Child and Nurse it for me. O Sirs, consider what a precious Jewel is committed to your charge, what an advantage you have to show your love to Christ, to stock the next Generation with Noble Plants, and what a joyful account you may make, if you be faithful: Remember, Souls, Christ, and Grace, cannot be over-valued. I confess you have some disadvantages, but let that only excite your ⟨image 3⟩diligence; the Salvation of Souls, the commendation of your Master, the greatness of your reward, and everlasting glory, will pay for all. Remember the Devil is at work hard, wicked ones are industrious, and a corrupt nature is a rugged knotty piece to hew; but be not discouraged, I am almost as much afraid of your laziness and unfaithfulness, as any thing. Do but fall to work lustily, and who knows but that rough stone may prove a Pillar in the Temple of God? In the Name of the living God, as you will answer in shortly at his Bar, I command you to be faithful in Instructing and Catechizing your young ones; If you think I am too peremptory, I pray read the command from my Master himself, Deut. 6.7. Is not the duty clear? and dare you neglect so direct a Command? Are the Souls of your Children of no value? Are you willing ⟨image 3⟩