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

II. If you would seek Gods Kingdom, so as to obtain, you must also seek Gods Righteousness. Seek imputed righteousness; the guilt of sin must be removed before it is possible for any to have admission into the Kingdom of God. You all are guilty of sin, God is offended, his Justice must be satisfied, you are insufficient, being finite; Christ hath made it in your stead, his righteousness is perfect, there must be an imputation hereof unto you, if you would obtain remission of sins, and an inheritance among the people of God. Your salvation doth depend upon your application of Christs righteousness; study your need, get conviction of sin, consider your danger whiles• under guilt, understand the intent of Christs sufferings, acquaint your self with the tenor of the Covenant of Grace. And. Christ being held forth to you, ⟨p. 20⟩lay hold on him by faith, his righteousness being intended for you, and proffered unto you, make application of it; clothe your selves with it by faith, and therein appear with confidence before God, pleading for pardon and acceptation.

II. If you would seek Gods Kingdom, so as to obtain, you must also seek Gods Right•ousness. Seek imputed righteousness; the guilt of sin must be removed before it is possible for any to have admission into the Kingdom of God. You all are guilty of sin, God is offended, his Justice must be satisfied, you are insufficient, being finite; Christ hath made it in your stead, his righteousness is perfect, there must be an imputation hereof unto you, if you would obtain remission of sins, and an inheritance among the people of God. Your salvation doth depend upon your application of Christs righteousness; study your need, get conviction of sin, consider your danger whiles• under guilt, understand the intent of Christs sufferings, acquaint your self with the tenour of the Covenant of Grace. And. C•rist being held forth to you, ⟨p. 20⟩lay hold on him by faith, his righteousness being intended for you, and proffered unto you, make application of it; cloathe your selves with it by faith, and therein appear with confidence before God, pleading for pardon and acceptation.