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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.
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.
Truth. I will, dear Soul, support thee whilst on Earth, And save thee from the rage of Hell and Death: I will assist thee by a mighty Arm, And keep thee day and night from hurt and harm; And with my glittering Sword cut down and slay All cursed Enemies who thee gain-say.
Truth. I will, dear Soul, support thee whilst on Earth, And save thee from the rage of Hell and Death: I will assist thee by a mighty Arm, And keep thee day and night from hurt and harm; And with my glitt'ring Sword cut down and slay All cursed Enemies who thee gain-say.
Grace. If Truth should fail, I will thy wants supply, Thou needest not doubt of my sufficiency, Light I will be in Darkness, Joy in Grief, And when in Trouble great, I'll bring relief. If always thou dost on my Arm rely, The Devil will be forced with speed to fly. Never on me did any Soul depend, But they obtained Deliverance in the end. I'll help thy Soul through all its Christian strife, And bring thee safe to Everlasting Life.
Grace. If Truth should fail, I will thy wants supply, Thou need'st not doubt of my sufficiency, Light I will be in Darkness, Joy in Grief, And when in Trouble great, I'le bring relief. If always thou dost on my Arm rely, The Devil will be forc'd with speed to fly. Never on me did any Soul depend, But they obtain'd Deliv'rance in the end. I'll help thy Soul through all its Christian strife, And bring thee safe to Everlasting Life.
Conscience. I'll be third that will lend thee an hand, We'll all combine to make a triple band. A threefold Cord can't easily broken be, I'll be a Friend in thy Adversity, There's not a Foe on Earth thou needest to fear, So long as I for thee my witness bear, That thou in Truth dost walk before the Lord, And that thy ways do with his Word accord. The evil Foe shall be ashamed quite, Whilst faithfully thou walkest up to thy Light; And Satan never can get any ground, Whilst I declare thy heart is truly sound. Clear up, poor Soul, I'll feast thee constantly, And plead for thee before the Enemy, My sweetest wine also I'll keep to th'end, At death I will thy Soul with that befriend. God's Word that is thy ground in every thing, His Glory is thy aim, from thence doth spring All service thou dost do towards the Lord, His Spirit therefore to thee he'll afford;