A65985:157
The day of doom
The day of doom; or A description of the great and last judgment With a short discourse about eternity
London: printed by J.G. for P.C., 1666
Title page typeset from the transcription.
Modern spelling is a reading aid: the words are the author’s, only the spelling is modernized. Original shows the page as printed, with the transcription marks.
CXVIII. But Lord, say they, we we•• astray, and did more wickedly, By means of those whom thou hast chose Salvations Heirs to be. To whom the Judge; What you allege doth nothing help the case, But makes appear how vile you were, and rendereth you more ba•e.
CXVIII. But Lord, say they, we we•• astray, and did more wickedly, By means of those whom thou hast chose Salvations Heirs to be. To whom the Judge; What you alledge doth nothing help the case, But makes appear how vile you were, and rend'reth you more ba•e.
CXIX. You understood that what was good was to be •ollowed, And that you ought that which was nought to have relinquished. Contrariwise, it was your guise, only to imitate ⟨p. 37⟩Good mens defects, and their neglects that were Regenerate.
CXX. But to express their holiness, or imitate their Grace, Yet little ca•'d, not once prepared your hearts to seek my face. They did Repent, and truly Rent their hearts for all known sin: You did Offend, but not Amend, to follow them therein.
CXX. But to express their holiness, or imitate their Grace, Yet little ca•'d, not once prepar'd your hearts to seek my face. They did Repent, and truly Rent their hearts for all known sin: You did Offend, but not Amend, to follow them therein.