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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
Title page typeset from the transcription.
Youth in his Unconverted state.Youth in his Ʋnconverted state.
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Truth. Though that be true, yet hearken unto me, And take the Counsel which I'll give to thee? And thou shalt find, as sure as God's above, He will thy Fears and all thy Doubts remove, And raise thee up out of the empty Pit, And on a Rock also still set thy feet. First thing of all which to you I commend, Be sure you don't your Conscience more offend, Do not grieve that, but always take great ear In every thing to prove your self sincere. He that in Morals walks not faithfully, No marvel 'tis if Christ do pass him by: ⟨p. 70⟩In every Nation those accepted are, Who walk uprightly, and the Lord do fear, Those who do follow on to know the Lord, He will to them his saving help afford. I do exhort you in the second place, For to attend upon all means of grace. Do not neglect to hear God's blessed Word, But prize each season which the precious Lord Is pleased in Mercy on you to bestow, For unto you thereby much good will flow. My third advice make use of speedily, Lift up your voice unto the Lord on high, pour forth your Soul to him both night and day, And you'll prevail, though he at first say nay. Though you at first may with repulses meet, Your Soul yet prostate JEHOVAH's feet. He's full of bowels, long he can't refrain Ere he comes forth to ease you of your pain. Thy Prayers and tears and spiritual contrition, Will move his heart to send thee a physician, Who will apply a plaster to thy Wound, Which will hereafter ever make thee sound, Christ's Blood will heal, 'twill cleanse and purify, If now the same by faith you do apply. Such grief is thine, no Medicine will be good, Nor heal thy Soul, but thy dear Saviour's Blood▪ The good Samaritan will cast a look, Though thou of Priest and Levite art forsook? Into thy Wounds he will pour in Oil and Wine, The which will heal that bleeding Soul of thine. O Cry to God, my Sister (Grace) to send, 'Tis she at last will prove thy special Friend. ⟨p. 71⟩If God is pleased but to send her down, Thy head with Glory she will straightway crown, But here I'll advertise thee first of all, Be sure you do for the right Sister call:
Truth. Though that be true, yet hearken unto me, And take the Counsel which I'le give to thee? And thou shalt find, as sure as God's above, He will thy Fears and all thy Doubts remove, And raise thee up out of the empty Pit, And on a Rock also still set thy feet. First thing of all which to you I commend, Be sure you don't your Conscience more offend, Do not grieve that, but always take great eare In every thing to prove your self sincere. He that in Morals walks not faithfully, No marvel 'tis if Christ do pass him by: