The Parable of the Ten Virgins Opened and Applied

Hence see what little cause any man hath to take pleasure in his security;¹ no pleasure in any sin (especially to a holy heart) as of the sin of security; for if a man takes pleasure in his cups, or in his course company, or in dancing, as Herod, or in gaming, &c. conscience will give him knocks, to every bit he snatcheth here; there's honey, but then a sting in them also; But now when a mans carriage is fair, outward duties performed, conscience is quiet; when a man hath been at work, he thinks in conscience he may sleep; for deepest, sweetest security comes after most work we have done; it is but a neglect, a slip, which I hope to recover out of one day; it is not an unlawful thing, but a lawful that I quiet my heart upon: Now I have good company, freedom from dangers, Ordinances, curtains drawn about me, the best sleep with me; and what hurt is here? but see the little cause you have to sleep, especially in this Country.

1. 1Use 2.Vse 2.

First, It will not be your rest always, for there must and will come a cry; Moses took but little delight in Pharaoh's pleasures, they were but for a season; and therefore as the Lord there said, Micah 2. 10. Depart, this is not your rest.

First, It will not be your rest alwayes, for there must and will come a cry; Moses took but little delight in Pharaoh's pleasures, they were but for a season; and therefore as the Lord there said, Micah 2. 10. Depart, this is not your rest.