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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.
Godly. Well then, I see you love the world above Christ. I have but little more to say unto you; but Sir, what man in his right mind, would to prevent a few sparks, leap into the fire, or to save his hat, lose his head? Alas, whilst you seek to save your Estate, you are like eternally to loose your poor Soul.
Godli. Well then, I see you love the world above Christ. I have but little more to say unto you; but Sir, what man in his right mind, would to prevent a few sparks, leap into the fire, or to save his hat, lose his head? Alas, whilst you seek to save your Estate, you are like eternally to loose your poor Soul.
Apost. Well Sir, trouble not your self; I will talk no more with you; Farewell.
Apost. Well Sir, trouble not your self; I will talk no more with you; Farewel.
Godly. Adieu then poor deceived Soul Away he went as fast as he could go towards the great City Babylon. Godliness having thus parted with him, at last he met a man travelling into the Town Religion, being not very rich nor very poor, but in a middle state, between both; and he looked as if he had a mind to take up his dwelling in this place; for he enquired where he might have a convenient House? Godliness was much pleased with this person, because when others were hasting to leave the Town, he was hasting into it; besides, he had a very serious countenance. Now he had no sooner settled himself in a habitation, but Godliness knocked immediately at his ⟨p. 107⟩door, not doubting now but he should find his sweet Friend Consideration.
Godli. Adieu then poor deceived Soul Away he went as fast as he could go towards the great City Babylon. Godliness having thus parted with him, at last he met a man travelling into the Town Religion, being not very rich nor very poor, but in a middle state, between both; and he lookt as if he had a mind to take up his dwelling in this place; for he enquired where he might have a convenient House? Godliness was much pleased with this person, because when others were hasting to leave the Town, he was hasting into it; besides, he had a very serious countenance. Now he had no sooner setled himself in a habitation, but Godliness knocked immediately at his