The works of George Swinnock, M.A

The counsel which the Philosopher gave the young men at Athens, may suitably and profitably be applied to Christians; That they should often view themselves in a glass, that if they were fair and well featured, they should do such things as were beseeming their amiable shape; but if soul and ill-favoured, that then they should labour to salve the bodies blemishes, by the beauties of a mind, accoutred with the ornaments of virtue and good literature.

The counsel which the Philosopher gave the young men at Athens, may sutably and profitably be applied to Christians; That they should often view themselves in a glass, that if they were fair and well featured, they should do such things as were beseeming their amiable shape; but if soul and ill-favoured, that then they should labour to salve the bodies blemishes, by the beauties of a mind, accoutred with the ornaments of vertue and good literature.

Examination is a special preservative against sin; No Children are more bold to defile themselves, and to play with dirt, or rake in kennels, then those who know their Parents are so foolishly fond (like David of Adonijah) that they never displease them at any time, in saying, Why hast thou done so? The Child that expecteth to be reckoned with at night, will be careful how he dirtieth his clothes in the day.

Examination is a special preservative against sin; No Children are more bold to defile themselves, and to play with dirt, or rake in kennels, then those who know their Parents are so foolishly fond (like David of Adonijah) that they never displease them at any time, in saying, Why hast thou done so? The Child that expecteth to be reckoned with at night, will be careful how he dirtieth his cloaths in the day.

Examination will help the Christian, if not to hinder a coming disease, yet to prevent its growing and increase.