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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.
Formal. As touching the Old-Man, there is no Christian (you know) can be quite rid of him; but God forbid I should show him any countenance: And as to Carnal Affections, in this you do mistake; for my Affections are spiritual. But why should you think I harbour Hypocrisy in my House? I will assure you there is none in all the world I hate more than this base Fellow; for I know God abhors ⟨p. 93⟩him; and shall I show countenance to him? Lord, far be it from me!
Formal. As touching the Old-Man, there is no Christian (you know) can be quite rid of him; but God forbid I should shew him any countenance: And as to Carnal Affections, in this you do mistake; for my Affections are spiritual. But why should you think I harbour Hypocrisie in my House? I will assure you there is none in all the world I hate more than this base Fellow; for I know God abhors ⟨p. 93⟩him; and shall I shew countenance to him? Lord, far be it from me!
Godly. Nay Formalist, be not too confident; 'tis not your bare denial of it which is sufficient to acquit you of the suspicion I have of you upon this account; but since you deny it, I will see if I cannot find him out, for you have a certain Officer in your House, whom I am sure can make a righteous decision, if he be not basely corrupted and blinded by your pretending so much Love and Zeal to seeming Holiness. I know he will not flatter any man, but speak according to his Light and Knowledge impartially at all times. Sir, I will appeal unto him.
Godli. Nay Formalist, be not too confident; 'tis not your bare denial of it which is sufficient to acquit you of the suspicion I have of you upon this account; but since you deny it, I will see if I cannot find him out, for you have a certain Officer in your House, whom I am sure can make a righteous decision, if he be not basely corrupted and blinded by your pretending so much Love and Zeal to seeming Holiness. I know he will not flatter any man, but speak according to his Light and Knowledg impartially at all times. Sir, I will appeal unto him.