The Parable of the Ten Virgins Opened and Applied

Let this be a warning to all,¹ that there is such an enemy to be slain; truly I had thought if I could have got my heart broken, if I could seek the Lord till I had gotten a promise, then I should be well enough; Oh no, there is a slothful heart yet continueth; and let it be encouragement to war against it; oh 'tis the last enemy, and then comes your crown, and then your warfare is ended; and therefore do as Sampson; Lord, help this one time, that I may be avenged for my two eyes; ²so, thou hast been made a slave to it in private duties, and God hath neglected thee; In public, at meetings you have been forced to sleep, that an Indian it may be, if he had stood by would have jogged thee; therefore pray, Oh help Lord this one time (though I dye) against this one enemy; Thus Paul 1 Cor.9.ult. Is an immortal crown nothing? will it be no sorrow to you when you awake, to lose eternal rest in God, for a little rest in thy sloth? Oh therefore beat down thy body; it is the last, hence the worst enemy; say as Judg.9. 54. What shall I fall by a woman? shall I fall by the worst? why did I oppose lust and pride? oh, because vile; why, this is worse; it is the last, and hence Christ hates it most; and hath he given strength against any sin, and will he not against this? Oh therefore pray God that you fall not here.

LEt this be a warning to all,