A discourse concerning old-age tending to the instruction, caution and comfort of aged persons…

And another sort there are, that in stead of leaving any Blessing or benefit, do lay up a Curse for their Posterity; by leaving them Estates which they have got by Fraud and Injustice, or some unconscionable course; which is the ready way to melt away the rest how justly soever obtained. You cannot invent a more compendious and infallible means to undo all your Posterity, than by transferring ⟨p. 289⟩to them Goods or Estates indirectly gotten: for God is righteous, and will not prosper unrighteous dealings. Those riches will perish by evil travel, and he begetteth a Son, and there is nothing in his hand. Eccl. 5. 14.

And another sort there are, that in stead of leaving any Blessing or benefit, do lay up a Curse for their Posterity; by leaving them Estates which they have got by Fraud and Injustice, or some unconscionable course; which is the ready way to melt away the rest how justly soever obtained. You cannot invent a more compendious and infallible means to undoe all your Posterity, than by transferring ⟨p. 289⟩to them Goods or Estates indirectly gotten: for God is righteous, and will not prosper unrighteous dealings. Those riches will perish by evil travel, and he begetteth a Son, and there is nothing in his hand. Eccl. 5. 14.

But if you have any care or concern for your Posterity, lay up a stock of Prayers for them, and leave them, as is aforementioned, wholesome and good Rules concerning Piety, Equity and Charity. Leave them an Account of your own Experience in all things material; that so, if they have any brains, they may cheaply learn what you have dearly bought. And especially leave them a Copy of your own good Example, which will be a constant Monitor, and Check to them in the whole course of their conversation.