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The travels of true godliness, from the beginning of the world to this present…
The travels of true godliness, from the beginning of the world to this present day in an apt and pleasant allegory ... / by B.K., author of War with the Devil, and Zion in distress.The travels of true godliness, from the beginning of the world to this present day in an apt and pleasant allegory ... / by B.K., author of War with the Devil, and Sion in distress.
London: printed for John Dunton, 1684
Modern spelling is a reading aid: the words are the author’s, only the spelling is modernized. Original shows the page as printed, with the transcription marks.
Pov. Truly we poor Folks in the Country, think 'tis Godliness enough for us to bear an honest mind, and pay truly for what we have, and go to Church now and then to hear some good Prayers there, and say the Creed, the Ten Commandments and the Lord's Prayer now and then at home when we come from work, if we do not chance to fall asleep first; for it has been so with me, God knows, many a time, the Lord help me; but if I thought it would be for my profit, I could find in my heart to open to you.
Godly. Poverty, I will assure thee it will be infinitely for thy advantage; hast not read?—
Godli. Poverty, I will assure thee it will be infinitely for thy advantage; hast not read?—
Pov. I cannot read, Sir.
Godly. But have you not heard then of that Word, Godliness is profitable unto all things, having the promise of the Life that now is,1 and of that which is to come; and that other Word, Godliness with contentment is great gain: And now because I see you are weak, I will tell you of some of those great Blessings you will gain, if you do receive me in truth: First, I wheresoever I come, bring along with me Reconciliation with God, pardon of Sin, peace of Conscience and joy in the Holy Ghost; nay, I raise men to honour too; I will make thee a Son of God, an Heir of Heaven, and at last set a Crown of endless Glory upon thy Head? What dost thou say Poverty?