A fourth volume containing one hundred and fifty sermons on several texts of Scripture…

Consider, we would not have God to put us off when we come for Mercy, and are in present need, and shall we put off God? We would count a Delay to be as bad as a Denial; therefore take heed of Delays in this kind, for if ever you be called to Grace, you will smart for it soundly. Christ waited upon the Spouse for Entrance, Cant. 5.2. My Head is filled with Dew, and my Locks with the drops of the Night: and then the Spouse waited for Comfort, ver. 6. I opened to my Beloved, but my Beloved had withdrawn himself and was gone; my Soul failed when he spake; I sought him, but I could not find him; I called him, but he gave me no Answer. What is the Reason, when the Work is begun, and the first stroke is given to Sin, that Christians walk so mournfully for a great while? O they have made God wait long, and stood out many a Call, therefore the Lord exerciseth them with waiting. Let all this work thee to comply with the Importunity of the present Conviction of the Holy Ghost.

Use 2. Is to reclaim us, when we are greedily set upon other Businesses and Projects than the great Business of our Lives, as to get Wealth, Honour and great Estates. Remember what is thy Duty and Work in this present World. Consider,

Vse 2. Is to reclaim us, when we are greedily set upon other Businesses and Projects than the great Business of our Lives, as to get Wealth, Honour and great Estates. Remember what is thy Duty and Work in this present World. Consider,

1. The shortness of Life. We have a great deal of Work to do in a little time, therefore we should not waste it; every day we are nearer to the Grave. We ⟨p. 103⟩