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War with the devil, or, The young man's conflict with the powers of darkness,…
War with the devil, or, The young man's conflict with the powers of darkness, in a dialogue discovering the corruption and vanity of youth, the horrible nature of sin, and deplorable condition of fallen man, also, a description of the power and rule of conscience, and the nature of true conversion. : To which is added, an appendix, containing a dialogue between an old apostate and a young professor, worthy the perusal of all, but chiefly intended for the instruction of the younger sort. / By B.K. author of Zion in distress, or The groans of the Protestant church.War with the devil, or, The young man's conflict with the powers of darkness, in a dialogue discovering the corruption and vanity of youth, the horrible nature of sin, and deplorable condition of fallen man, also, a description of the power and rule of conscience, and the nature of true conversion. : To which is added, an appendix, containing a dialogue between an old apostate and a young professor, worthy the perusal of all, but chiefly intended for the instruction of the younger sort. / By B.K. author of Sion in distress, or The groans of the Protestant church.
New York: printed by William Bradford, 1707
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Youth in his Unconverted state.Youth in his Ʋnconverted state.
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Conscience. Be not so hot, and you shall know my Name, •nd also learn from whence my power came. •n no Usurper, yet I do Command ••u for to stop, and make a present stand. •ur Pleasures you must leave and Vicious Life, •e there will grow a very bitter strife •••ween you and I, as will appear anon, From these Courses you don't quickly turn, ⟨p. 4⟩For all the courage which you seem to take, The News I bring's enough to make you quake.
Youth. Who e'er thou art, I'll make you by and by Confess you have accused me wrongfully. From Murder I am clear in thought and deed, Thus to be charged, doth cause my heart to bleed; Pray let me crave your Name, if you are free, If you provoke me, worse 'twill quickly be; You seek occasion, and are quarrelsome, And therefore 'tis I do suppose, you're come, But if your Name you don't declare to me, I am resolved to be revenged on thee.
Youth. Who e'er thou art, I'll make you by and by Confess you have accus'd me wrongfully. From Murder I am clear in thought and deed, Thus to be charg'd, doth cause my heart to bleed; Pray let me crave your Name, if you are free, If you provoke me, worse 'twill quickly be; You seek occasion, and are quarrelsom, And therefore 'tis I do suppose, you're come, But if your Name you don't declare to me, I am resolv'd to be reveng'd on thee.
Conscience. What violence (alas!) can you do more, Than that which you have done to me before? Forbear your threats, be still and hold your hand And quickly you shall know and understand My Name, my power, and place of Residence, Which may to you prove of great consequence, I am a Servant to a Mighty King, Who Rules and Reigns, and Governs every thin Who keeps one Court above, and here below Another he doth keep, as you shall know; O'er this inferior Court placed am I To act and do as his great Deputy. I truly judge, according to my light, Yea, do impartially to each Man right. Those I condemn who vile and guilty are, And justify the holy and Sincere.