The travels of true godliness, from the beginning of the world to this present…

ONE might think by this time 'twas in vain for True Godliness to Travel any further, not being like to find Entertainment any where, since Riches and Poverty both had refused to receive ⟨p. 56⟩him; yet he was resolved to pursue his Journey, not being without hopes of finding his dear Friend at last, called Consideration, whom he sought for; and coming into a famous City, where one Youth dwelt, could not tell but he might meet with him at his House, calling to mind what kindness Young Joseph, Moses, Samuel, David, Obadiah, Josiah, John, and Timothy of Old, and many others had showed him, and therefore came boldly to his Door, and desired Entertainment. Now, it appears this Youngster was a great Gallant, but though he had been brought up to Learning, and lived in a place where the Gospel was powerfully preached, yet was very ignorant as touching the best things, though very complaisant. And after Godliness had in a grave and sober manner desired a Lodging with him he asked him what he was, as also his Name.

ONE might think by this time 'twas in vain for True Godliness to Travel any further, not being like to find Entertainment any where, since Riches and Poverty both had refused to receive ⟨p. 56⟩him; yet he was resolved to pursue his Journey, not being without hopes of finding his dear Friend at last, called Consideration, whom he sought for; and coming into a famous City, where one Youth dwelt, could not tell but he might meet with him at his House, calling to mind what kindness Young Joseph, Moses, Samuel, David, Obadiah, Josias, John, and Timothy of Old, and many others had shewed him, and therefore came boldly to his Door, and desired Entertainment. Now, it appears this Youngster was a great Gallant, but though he had been brought up to Learning, and lived in a place where the Gospel was powerfully preached, yet was very ignorant as touching the best things, though very complisant. And after Godliness had in a grave and sober manner desired a Lodging with him he asked him what he was, as also his Name.