A59665:2061
The Parable of the Ten Virgins Opened and Applied
The parable of the ten virgins opened & applied being the substance of divers sermons on Matth. 25, I-13 wherein the difference between the sincere Christian and the ... hypocrite ... are clearly discovered ... / by Thomas Shepherd ; now published from the authors own notes ... by Jonathan Mitchell ... Tho. Shepherd, son to the reverend author ...The parable of the ten virgins opened & applied being the substance of divers sermons on Matth. 25, I-13 wherein the difference between the sincere Christian and the ... hypocrite ... are clearly discovered ... / by Thomas Shephard ; now published from the authours own notes ... by Jonathan Mitchell ... Tho. Shephard, son to the reverend author ...
London: printed by J. Hayes for John Rothwell, 1660
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.
Thirdly, sometimes abundance of outward blessings, peace, liberty, plenty here; now these things, like ground in Summer, 'tis strange to see what lusty weeds now there be, that did appear dead in time of winter, D•ut. 8. 11. Oh then take heed thou forget not the Lord thy God; now proud and secure, and forsake all.
Fourthly, Sometimes persecutions from men: if hot and total ruin be threatened, this scares from God.
Fourthly, Sometimes persecutions from men: if hot and total ruine be threatned, this scares from God.
Fifthly, Sometimes corrupt Teachers and delusions among them.
Sixthly, Increase of iniquity in good and bad, in the place where men live; hence love waxeth cold: All which are Matth. 24.