Words of advice to young men delivered in two sermons at two conventions of…

Young men, take heed of Uncleanness; as you ever hope for salvation, and to escape future wrath, refrain this sin, take heed of actual adultery; avoid occasions, come not near the places where Harlots live; shun the company of such as are light and wanton; entice not any, by speech, or look, or behaviour, neither be enticed your selves; take heed ⟨p. 95⟩of going to Stage-plays, where a dart may strike your heart, where you may have incentives to the sin by the immodest actions of actors, or the immodest garb of spectators. Come not near the flame, lest a fire be enkindled in your bosoms before you are aware; be not found in the Devils School, lest he catch you in his snare, and bind you, and lead you captive. If the wicked one assault you in your place, and you be tempted by any that converse with you, flee the place, as Joseph when his Mistress enticed him, say, How can I do this great wickedness, and sin against God? And young Virgins, yield not to this sin, if you be enticed; encourage not any by your carriage to make an attempt; rush out of the hands of the temptation with speed and indignation; proclaim the shame of any that shall twice move you; keep your selves chaste and pure, it is your ornament, it is your glory.

Young men, take heed of Uncleanness; as you ever hope for salvation, and to escape future wrath, refrain this sin, take heed of actual adultery; avoid occasions, come not neer the places where Harlots live; shun the company of such as are light and wanton; entice not any, by speech, or look, or behaviour, neither be enticed your selves; take heed ⟨p. 95⟩of going to Stage-playes, where a dart may strike your heart, where you may have incentives to the sin by the immodest actions of actors, or the immodest garb of spectators. Comé not neer the flame, lest a fire be enkindled in your bosomes before you are aware; be not found in the Devils School, lest he catch you in his snare, and binde you, and lead you captive. If the wicked one assault you in your place, and you be tempted by any that converse with you, flee the place, as Joseph when his Mistress enticed him, say, How can I do this great wickedness, and sin against God? And young Virgins, yield not to this sin, if you be inticed; encourage not any by your carriage to make an attempt; rush out of the hands of the temptation with speed and indignation; proclaim the shame of any that shall twice move you; keep your selves chaste and pure, it is your ornament, it is your glory.