The works of George Swinnock, M.A

Though thou art in secret, consider, conscience is present, which is a thousand witnesses, and God who is a thousand consciences. The Italian was somewhat conceited, who wrote a supplication to Candle light, to disclose to him the secrets of his Kingdom. Its thought the light of the Candle seeth more wickedness then the light of the sun, but to God the day and night, darkness and light are both alike; he seeth all things, in all places, and at all times.

¹It was a pretty fancy of one that would have his chamber painted full of eyes, that which way soever he looked, he might still have some eyes upon him, and he fancying himself according to the Moralists advice, always, Sub custode & Paedagogo, under the eye of a keeper, might be the more careful of his carriage. And it was a wise answer of ⟨p. 731⟩Livius Drusus, when an Artist offered him so to contrive his house,² that he might do what he would, none should see him; No, saith Drusus, Contrive it so rather, that all may see me, for I am not ashamed to be seen. If the eyes of men, make even the vilest to forbear their beloved lusts for a while, that the Adulter watcheth for the twilight • and they that are drunk, are drunk in the night; how powerful will the eye and presence of God be with those that fear his anger, and know the sweetness of his favour? Moses forsook the sinful pleasures of Pharaohs Court, not fearing the wrath of the King, for he saw him that was invisible. A good commander causeth good government in a Town or City. This truth wrought home, and set close to the heart, would cause good orders, good government in it.

¹It was a prety fancy of one that would have his chamber painted full of eyes, that which way soever he lookt, he might still have some eyes upon him, and he fancying himself according to the Moralists advice, always, Sub custode & Paedagogo, under the eye of a keeper, might be the more careful of his carriage. And it was a wise answer of