Captives bound in chains, made free by Christ their surety

2. They are bound with the Chain of Ignorance of their misery and danger by reason of sin. These captivated Souls are in danger of God's eternal wrath and curse, and do not fear it; because they do not see it; in danger of eternal torments and do not tremble at it, because it is hid from their eyes; they see not the evil in sin, and consider not the evil after sin, but think themselves to be safe, though there is but a single thread of a frail ⟨p. 37⟩life betwixt them and the miseries of the Damned. When sinners eyes are opened to discern their dangerous condition, the conscience awakened, they cry out, as they Act. 2.37. Men and Brethren what shall we do? I see I am lost, tell me, Oh tell me, what shall I do? I am in danger of the torments of the damned, if you can, for God's sake tell me, if you have any love or pity to a poor perishing Soul, tell me, what shall I do? If you know of any way or means for me to escape that Hell I have deserved, tell me; is there any pardon for such sins as mine? is there any hope for such a sinner as I have been, and as yet I am? my time is short, my days are few, and I now do see I am as near to Hell, as to the Grave; O what shall I do that I may escape so great damnation! so the Jailer, Act. 16.30, 31. but while sinners are ignorant of their misery and danger Satan hath them fast bound.

2. They are bound with the Chain of Ignorance of their misery and danger by reason of sin. These captivated Souls are in danger of God's eternal wrath and curse, and do not fear it; because they do not see it; in danger of eternal torments and do not tremble at it, because it is hid from their eyes; they see not the evil in sin, and consider not the evil after sin, but think themselves to be safe, though there is but a single thread of a frail ⟨p. 37⟩life betwixt them and the miseries of the Damned. When sinners eyes are opened to discern their dangerous condition, the conscience awakened, they cry out, as they Act. 2.37. Men and Brethren what shall we do? I see I am lost, tell me, Oh tell me, what shall I do? I am in danger of the torments of the damned, if you can, for God's sake tell me, if you have any love or pity to a poor perishing Soul, tell me, what shall I do? If you know of any way or means for me to escape that Hell I have deserved, tell me; is there any pardon for such sins as mine? is there any hope for such a sinner as I have been, and as yet I am? my time is short, my days are few, and I now do see I am as near to Hell, as to the Grave; O what shall I do that I may escape so great damnation! so the Jaylor,