TO THE READER.

TO THE READER.

Since it hath pleased the Lord to work in my soul by his holy Spirit, and hath translated me in some measure from darkness to light, I have seen and heard, that such things have been done by those who did once pretend themselves to be the servants of Jesus Christ, that it hath made me marvel: Partly, while I have beheld the vile conversation of some, and also the seeming legal-holiness of others, together with their damnable doctrine; which have, notwithstanding their professions, made shipwreck of the Faith, both to themselves, and their followers. I having had some in-sight into such things as these, was provoked to publish a small treatise touching the fundamentals of Religion, supposing that God might add his blessing thereto, both for the establishing of some, and the convincing of others; which things I doubt not but they have been accomplished; and will be still more and more. But as it was in former days, so it is now: That is, some in all former ages have been on foot in the world, ready to oppose the truth: So it is now, there are certain men newly start up in our days, called Quakers, who have set themselves against the truth of our Lord Jesus Christ, and do in very deed deny, that salvation was then obtained by him, when he did hang on the Cross without Jerusalems gate. Now these men do pretend, that they do verily and truly profess the Lord Jesus Christ; but when it comes to the trial, and their principles be throughly weighed, the best that they do, is to take one truth, and corrupt it, that they may thereby fight more stoutly against another. As for instance: They will own that salvation was obtained by Christ, this is truth, that ⟨image 3⟩salvation was obtained by Christ, but come close to the thing, and you will find, that they corrupt the word, and only mean thus much, That salvation is wrought out by Christ as he is within; and by it (though not warranted by the Scripture) they will fight against the truth: Namely, that salvation was obtained for sinners, by the man that did hang on the Cross on mount Calvary, between two thieves, called Jesus Christ. I say, by what he did then for sinners in his own person, or body, which he took from the Virgin Mary, according to the Word of God.

SInce it hath pleased the Lord to work in my soul by his holy Spirit, and hath translated me in some measure from darknesse to light, I have seen and heard, that such things have been done by those who did once pretend themselves to be the servants of Jesus Christ, that it hath made me marvel: Partly, while I have beheld the vile conversation of some, and also the seeming legal-holinesse of others, together with their damnable doctrine; which have, notwithstanding their professions, made shipwrack of the Faith, both to themselves, and their followers. I having had some in-sight into such things as these, was provoked to publish a small treatise touching the fundamentals of Religion, supposing that God might adde his blessing thereto, both for the establishing of some, and the convincing of others; which things I doubt not but they have been accomplished; and will be still more and more. But as it was in former daies, so it is now: That is, some in all former ages have been on foot in the world, ready to oppose the truth: So it is now, there are certain men newly start up in our daies, called Quakers, who have set themselves against the truth of our Lord Jesus Christ, and do in very deed deny, that salvation was then obteined by him, when he did hang on the Crosse without Jerusalems gate. Now these men do pretend, that they do verily and truly professe the Lord Jesus Christ; but when it comes to the trial, and their principles be throughly weighed, the best that they do, is to take one truth, and corrupt it, that they may thereby fight more stoutly against another. As for instance: They will own that salvation was obtained by Christ, this is truth, that ⟨image 3⟩salvation was obtained by Christ, but come close to the thing, and you will finde, that they corrupt the word, and onely mean thus much, That salvation is wrought out by Christ as he is within; and by it (though not warranted by the Scripture) they will fight against the truth: Namely, that salvation was obteined for sinners, by the man that did hang on the Crosse on mount Calvary, between two thievs, called Jesus Christ. I say, by what he did then for sinners in his own person, or bodie, which he took from the Virgin Mary, according to the Word of God.

Secondly, they will own the doctrine of Christ within. This is truth, that Christ is within his Saints: But this doctrine they will take to fight against the doctrine of Christ without, Ascended from his Disciples into heaven, by whom salvation was obtained, neither is there salvation in any other, Act. 4.12.

3. They will own the Resurrection of the Saints, but their meaning is only thus much, That the Saints are raised from the state of nature to a state of grace, and herewith they will sight against this truth; Namely, the resurrection of the bodies of Saints out of their graves, into which they were laid, some thousands, some hundreds of Years before. And if they do say, they do own the Resurrection of the Saints out of their graves, they do mean out of the grave of sin only, and nothing else.

3. They will own the Resurrection of the Saints, but their meaning is onely thus much, That the Saints are raised from the state of nature to a state of grace, and herewith they will sight against this truth; Namely, the resurrection of the bodies of Saints out of their graves, into which they were laid, some thousands, some hundreds of Years before. And if they do say, they do own the Resurrection of the Saints out of their graves, they do mean out of the grave of sin onely, and nothing else.

¹4. They will say, they do own the second coming of Christ to judg the world; but search them to the bottom, and you will find them only to own him in his coming in Spirit, within, in opposition to the glorious coming of the Lord Jesus, the son of Mary, from heaven in the clouds, with all his mighty Angels, to raise the dead, and bring them to judgment, according to the Scripture. And so for the the Intercession of Christ, and the truth• of the Gospel, they only own them to be within; in opposition to the glorious intercession, and mediation of the man Christ Jesus in his own person without, now in the presence of his Father, between us and him, pleading and making intercession for his children. These things, together with ma•• more, I might mention, but now I forbear, knowing that none sha•• be lost, nor altogether carried away by them, nor any Heretics, but the sons of perdition. Now that they might the better make their doctrine take place in the hearers, they endeavour to make a fair show in the flesh, that thereby they might now, as did their fathers in time past, compel and ⟨image 3⟩constrain them who are not hy the Lord's right hand planted into the truth of Jesus, to follow their covered errors, as it is written, Galath. 6.12. For as many as desire to make a fair show in the flesh. That is, according to the works of the Law; do with good words, and fair speeches, deceive the hearts of the simple. Rom. 16.18. And indeed it doth clearly appear, that those that are carried away, are such as are not able to discern between fair speeches declared by heretics, and sound Doctrine declared by the simple-hearted servants of Jesus.

¹4. They will say, they do own the second coming of Christ to judg the world; but search them to the bottom, and you will finde them onely to own him in his coming in Spirit, within, in opposition to the glorious coming of the Lord Jesus, the son of Mary, from heaven in the clouds, with all his mighty Angels, to raise the dead, and bring them to judgment, according to the Scripture. And so for the the Intercession of Christ, and the truth• of the Gospel, they onely own them to be within; in opposition to the glorious intercession, and mediation of the man Christ Jesus in his own person without, now in the presence of his Father, between us and him, pleading and making intercession for his children. These things, together with ma more, I might mention, but now I forbear, knowing that none sha be lost, nor altogether carried away by them, nor any Hereticks, but the sons of perdition. Now that they might the better make their doctrine take place in the hearers, they endeavour to make a fair shew in the flesh, that thereby they might now, as did their fathers in time past, compell and

2ly Now I shall lay down several grounds, not only why errors are broached in the World; but also, why so many are carried away with them.

2ly Now I shall lay down severall grounds, not onely why errors are broached in the World; but also, why so many are carried away with them.

1. One ground, why so many errors do from time to time come into the world is, because, those that are not indeed of the planting of the Lord's right hand, might be rooted out. Mat. 15.13. Now these are many times carried away by deceivable doctrines: And truly in this our God hath both a care of his own glory, and of his Churches welfare. For fi•st, should they not be swept away by some heresy or other, there might be great dishonour brought to his name by their continuing among his people: And secondly, that he might take away such grievances as such may bring, had they continued still in the society of his children.

1. One ground, why so many errours do from time to time come into the world is, because, those that are not indeed of the planting of the Lord's right hand, might be rooted out. Mat. 15.13. Now these are many times carried away by deceivable doctrines: And truly in this our God hath both a care of his own glory, and of his Churches welfare. For fi•st, should they not be swept away by some heresie or other, there might be great dishonour brought to his name by their continuing among his people: And secondly, that he might take away such grievances as such may bring, had they continued still in the society of his children.

2. Another ground why the Lord doth suffer such errors to come into the World is, because, those that are Christians indeed, might be approved and appear. 1 Cor. 11.19. For there must be heresies among you, that th•se that are approved may be made manifest. Should not the Lord go this way to work (sometimes) there would be many that would make people believe that they are Christians, and yet are not. And again that he might make it appear, that though there be heretics, yet he hath a people, enabled by his Spirit, to contradict, and oppose them, and plead to the truth of our Lord Jesus Christ, and his glorious Gospel against them.

2. Another ground why the Lord doth suffer such errours to come into the World is, because, those that are Christians indeed, might be approved and appear. 1 Cor. 11.19. For there must be heresies among you, that th•se that are approved may be made manifest. Should not the Lord goe this way to worke (sometimes) there would be many that would make people beleeve that they are Christians, and yet are not. And again that he might make it appe•r, that though there be heretickes, yet he hath a people, inabled by his Spirit, to contradict, and oppose them, and plead to the truth of our Lord Jesus Christ, and his glorious Gospell against them.

3. Another ground why the Lord doth suffer, yea, even send delusions among the people, is, That those who were so idle and slothful, as not to seek after the Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity, might be taken away, and violently possessed with error, and be made to run greedily after the same; That they might smart the more for their neglect of the truth. For always, those who were lazy in seeking after the truth when it was proffered, and afterward hasty after the Doctrine of Devils, when that is declared to them, shall be sure to have their latter behaviour to ri•e up in judgment against them, in that when the truth was proffered to them ⟨image 4⟩they were Idle and did not receive it, and yet when delusion did proffer it self, they were industrious, and labouring. Now mark, that they all might be damned who believed not the truth, but had pleasure in unrighteousness: because they received not the truth in the love of it, that they might be saved. And for this cause God shall send them strong delusions, that they might believe a lye, and be damned. 2 Thes. 2. ver. 10, 11, 12.

3. Another ground why the Lord doth suffer, yea, even send delusions among the people, is, That those who were so idle and slothfull, as not to seek after the Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity, might be taken away, and violently possessed with errour, and be made to run greedily after the same; That they might smart the more for their neglect of the truth. For alwaies, those who were lazy in seeking after the truth when it was profered, and afterward hasty after the Doctrine of Divels, when that is declared to them, shall be sure to have their latter behavi•ur to ri•e up in judgment against them, in that when the truth was profered to them ⟨image 4⟩they were Idle and did not receive it, and yet when delusion did profer it selfe, they were industrious, and labouring. Now mark, that they all might be damned who beleeved not the truth, but had pleasure in unrighteousnesse: because they received not the truth in the love of it, that they might be saved. And for this cause God shall send them strong delusions, that they might beleeve a lye, and be damned.

Now in the second place, why so many are so easily carried away with errors in this day: The grounds are these ••at follow.

Now in the second place, why so many are so easily carried away with errours in this day: The grounds are these ••at follow.

1. Because men count it enough to be professors of the truth, without seeking to be possessors of the same. Now because men are but only professors of the truth, not having it in their hearts in reality, they are carried away with an error, if it come in never so little power more then the truth they profess. And this is the reason why so many are carried away with the errors that are broached in these days; because they have not indeed received the Lord Jesus by the Revelation of the Spirit, and with power, but by the relation of others only: and so having no other witness to set them down withal, but the history of the Word, and the relation of others concerning the truths contained therein, (though the knowledge of the truth this way shall abundantly aggravate their damnation) yet they having not had the Spirit of the Lord to confirm these things effectually unto them, they are carried away with delusions.

1. Because men count it enough to be professors of the truth, without seeking to be possessors of the same. Now because men are but onely professors of the truth, not having it in their hearts in reality, they are carryed away with an errour, if it come in never so little power more then the truth they professe. And this is the reason why so many are carried away with the errours that are broached in these daies; because they have not indeed received the Lord Jesus by the Revelation of the Spirit, and with power, but by the relation of others only: and so having no other witnesse to set them down withall, but the history of the Word, and the relation of others concerning the truthes conteyned therein, (though the knowledge of the truth this way shall abundantly aggravate their damnation) yet they having not had the Spirit of the Lord to confirme these things effectually unto them, they are carried away with delusions.

2. Another reason why so many are carried away with delusions, is, those differences that are among the Children of God about smaller matters. O friends! how is the hand of the enemy strengthened by our carnality; while one saith, I am of Paul; and another, I am of Apollo; many a poor soul is carried away with delusion. And why so? They are not satisfied that this is the truth, because the Children are at difference among themselves, about some outward things. And again, it makes those that are not so desperately possessed with a spirit of delusion, as are others, but are mere moral men, I say it makes them to say within themselves, and one to another; There are so many sects and judgments in the World, that we cannot tell which way to take. And therefore you that have the spirit, pray that these things may cease, least you blush for your folly, at the appearing of Jesus our Lord.

2. Another reason why so many are carried away with delusions, is, those differences that are among the Children of God about smaller matters. O friends! how is the hand of the enemy strengthened by our carnality; while one saith, I am of Paul; and another, I am of Apollo; many apoor soule is carried away with delusion. And why so? They are not satified that this is the truth, because the Children are at disfference among themselves, about some outward things. And againe, it makes those that are not so desperatly possessed with a spirit of delusion, as are others, but are meere morall men, I say it makes them to say within themselves, and one to another; There are so many sects and judgments in the World, that we cannot tell which way to take. And therefore you that have the spirit, pray that these things may cease, least you blush for your folly, at the appearing of Jesus our Lord.

3. The pride, covetousness, and impiety of hypocrites, and carnal professors, are great stumbling-blocks to the poor World: And the cause ⟨image 4⟩why many at this day do drink down so greedily a deluding Doctrine, and especially if it come with a garment of pretended holiness: But as for these, they shall go to their place in their time, with the curse of the Almighty power ed out upon them, for their casting of stumbling-blocks before the simple by their loose conversations, if they do not hastily repent of their wickedness, and close in reality with our blessed Lord Jesus.

3. The pride, covetousnesse, and impiety of hypocrites, and carnall professors, are great stumbling-blocks to the poore World: And the cause ⟨image 4⟩why many at this day do drink down so greedily a deluding Doctrine, and especially if it come with a garment of pretended holinesse: But as for these, they shall go to their place in their time, with the curse of the Almighty pow ed out upon them, for their casting of stumbling-blocks before the simple by their loose conversations, if they do not hastily repent of their wickednesse, and close in reality with our blessed Lord Jesus.

4. Another reason why delusions do so easily take place in the hearts of the ignorant, is, because those that pretend to be their teachers, do behave themselves so basely among them. And indeed I may say of these, as our Lord said of the Pharisees in an other case, All the blood of the ignorant, from the beginning of the World, shall be laid to the charge of this generation. They that pretend they are sent of the Lord, and come, saying, Thus saith the Lord; We are the servants of the Lord, our commission is from the Lord (by succession) and the like. I say, these pretending themselves to be the preachers of truth, (but are not) do by their loose conversation, render the Doctrine of God, and his Son Jesus Christ, (by whom the saints are saved) contemptible, and do give the adversary mighty encouragement, to cry out against the truths of our Lord Jesus Christ, because of their wicked walking. Now shall not his soul be avenged on such a Nation as this, who pretend to be teachers of the people in goodness, when as for the most pa•t of them they are the men, that at this day do so harden their hearers in their sins, by giving them, even their hearers such ill examples, that none goeth beyond them for impiety. As for example; Would a Parishioner learn to be proud? he or she need look no further then to the Priest, his wife and family; for there is a notable pattern before them. Would the people learn to be wanton? they may also see a pattern among their Teachers. Would they learn to be Drunkards? they may also have that from some of their Ministers; for indeed they are Ministers in this, to minister ill example to their Congregations. Again, would the people learn to be covetous, they need but look to their Minister, and they shall have a lively, or rather a deadly resemblance set before them, in both riding and running after great Benefices, and Parsonages by night and by day. Nay they among themselves will scramble for the same. I have seen, That so soon as a man hath but departed from his Benefice as he calls it, either by death or out of covetousness of a bigger, we have had one Priest from this Town, and another from that, so run, for these tithe-cocks and handfuls of Barley, as if it were their proper Trade, and calling, to hunt after the same. O ⟨image 5⟩wonderful impiety,¹ and ungodliness! are you not ashamed of your doings? If you say no.

4. Another reason why delusions do so easily take place in the hearts of the ignorant, is, because those that pretend to be their teachers, do behave themselves so basely among them. And indeed I may say of these, as our Lord said of the Pharisees in an other case, All the blood of the ignorant, from the beginning of the World, shall be laid to the charge of this generation. They that pretend they are sent of the Lord, and come, saying, Thus saith the Lord; Wee are the servants of the Lord, our commission is from the Lord (by succession) and the like. I say, these pretending themselves to be the preachers of truth, (but are not) do by their loose conversation, render the Doctrine of God, and his Son Jesus Christ, (by whom the saints are saved) contemptible, and do give the adversary mighty encouragement, to crie out against the truths of our Lord Jesus Christ, because of their wicked walking. Now shall not his soule be avenged on such a Nation as this, who pretend to be teachers of the people in goodnesse, when as for the most pat of them they are the men, that at this day do so harden their hearers in their sins, by giving them, even their hearers such ill examples, that none goeth beyond them for impiety. As for example; Would a Parishioner learne to be proud? hee or shee ned look no further then to the Priest, his wife and family; for there is a notable pattern before them. Would the people learne to be wanton? they may also see a patterne among their Teachers. Would they learne to be Drunkards? they may also have that from some of their Ministers; for indeed they are Ministers in this, to minister ill example to their Congregations. Again, would the people learne to be covetous, they need but look to their Minister, and they shall have a lively, or rather a deadly resemblance set before them, in both riding and running after great Benefices, and Parsnages by night and by day. Nay they among themselves will scramble for the same. I have seen, That so soon as a man hath but departed from his Benefice as he calls it, either by death or out of covetousnesse of a bigger, we have had one Priest from this Town, and another from that, so run, for these tithe-cocks and handfulls of Barley, as if it were their proper Trade, and calling, to hunt after the same. O

It is (perhaps) because you are given over of God to a reprobate mind. Read Rom. 1. towards the end. As it was with them, so (it is to be feared) it is with many of you, who knowing the judgments of God, that they who do such things are worthy of death, not only do the same, but have (as I may so say) pleasure also in them that do them. And now you that pretend to be the teachers of the people in verity and truth, though we know that some of you are not: Is it a small thing with you, to set them you say are your flock such an example as this. Were ever the Pharisees so profane; to whom Christ said, Ye vipers, how canny escape the damnation of hell? doth not the ground groan under you? surely, it will favour you no more then it favoured your fore-runners. Certainly the wrath of God lies heavy at your doors, it is but a very little while, and your recompense shall be upon your own head. And as for you that are indeed of God among them, though not of them; Separate your selves: why should the righteous partake of the same plagues with the wicked? O ye children of the harlot! I cannot well tell how to have done with you, your stain is so odious, and you are so senseless, as appears by your practices But I shall at this time forbear, having in some measure discharged my conscience according to the truth against you; hoping if God do give me opportunity, and a fair call, that I shall a second time in this world give testimony against your filthy conversations, though now I shall say no more, only thus much; Be ashamed of your earthly-mindedness, if you can; and be converted, or else you shall never be healed.

It is (perhaps) because you are given over of God to a reprobate mind. Read Rom. 1. towards the end. As it was with them, so (it is to be feared) it is with many of you, who knowing the judgments of God, that they who do such things are worthy of death, not onely do the same, but have (as I may so say) pleasure also in them that doe them. And now you that pretend to be the teachers of the people in verity and truth, though we know that some of you are not: Is it a small thing with you, to set them you say are your flock such an example as this. Were ever the Pharisees so prophane; to whom Christ said, Ye vipers, how canye escape the damnation of hell? doth not the ground groan under you? surely, it will fauour you no more then it favoured your fore-runners. Certainly the wrath of God lyes heavie at your doores, it is but a very little while, and your recompence shall be upon your owne head. And as for you that are indeed of God among them, though not of them; Separate your selves: why should the righteous partake of the same plagues with the wicked? O ye children of the harlot! I cannot well tell how to have done with you, your stain is so odious, and you are so sensless, as appears by your practices But I shall at this time forbear, having in some measure discharged my conscience according to the truth against you; hoping if God do give me opportunitie, and a fair call, that I shall a second time in this world give testimony against your filthy conversations, though now I shall say no more, onely thus much; Be ashamed of your earthly-mindednesse, if you can; and be converted, or else you shall never be healed.

Here might I also aggravate your sin by its several circumstances, but I shall rather forbear; supposing that you may entertain wrong and harsh thoughts of me, though I have spoken the truth; therefore I shall at this time rather keep silence, and wish you to amend, then to rake in your soars; for thereby would your stink go more abroad in the world. Therefore I say, I forbear. And now to the Reader; I beseech thee to have a care of thy soul, and look well to the welfare of it: And that you may do so, have a care what doctrine it is that thou receivest. Be not contented until thou indeed and in truth, in the light of the Spirit of Christ, see thy sins washed away in the blood of that Lamb, who did offer up himself a ransom on the Cross on mount Calvary for the sins of thy soul and body, together ⟨image 5⟩with the rest of the Saints of God. And let not the legal holiness of the one, nor the loose profane conversation of the other, beat thee off from pursuing after the truths of Jesus, as the truth is in Jesus, (and so laid down in this my discourse) Neither let the plausibleness of the other beguile thy simple heart. And now to you that are carried away with the delusions at this day broached in the World, by the instruments of Satan; and that after a profession of the truth, I say to you, turn again, (if you can) peradventure there may be hope, and that you may escape that wrath which justly you have deserved: But if you shall still refuse the Lord that speaks now from heaven in mercy to you, you shall not hereafter escape the Lord, that in his own time will speak to you in his wrath, and vex you in his sore displeasure.

Here might I also aggravate your sin by its several circumstances, but I shall rather forbear; supposing that you may entertain wrong and harsh thoughts of me, though I have spoken the truth; therefore I shall at this time rather keep silence, and wish you to amend, then to rake in your soars; for thereby would your stink go more abroad in the world. Therefore I say, I forbear. And now to the Reader; I beseech thee to have a care of thy soul, and look well to the welfare of it: And that you may do so, have a care what doctrine it is that thou receivest. Be not contented untill thou indeed and in truth, in the light of the Spirit of Christ, see thy sins washed away in the blood of that Lamb, who did offer up himself a ransom on the Crosse on mount Calvary for the sins of thy soul and body, together ⟨image 5⟩with the rest of the Saints of God. And let not the legall holiness of the one, nor the loose prophane conversation of the other, beat thee off from pursuing after the truths of Jesus, as the truth is in Jesus, (and so laid down in this my discourse) Neither let the plausiblenesse of the other beguile thy simple heart. And now to you that are carried away with the delusions at this day broached in the World, by the instruments of Satan; and that after a profession of the truth, I say to you, turne againe, (if you can) peradventure there may be hope, and that you may escape that wrath which justly you have deserved: But if you shall still refuse the Lord that speakes now from heaven in mercy to you, you shall not hereafter escape the Lord, that in his owne time will speake to you in his wrath, and vexe you in his sore displeasure.

And now a few words to you that have indeed closed in with the Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of Mary, and they are these that follow. First, he of good cheer, all your sins are forgiven you for his name sake. 1 John. 2.12.

2. Know, he that hath begun the good work of his grace in you, will perfect it, even to the second coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. Phil. 1.6.

3. Know that though your Lord Jesus, who is in you by his spirit, be absent from you touching his bodily presence, yet he is not forgetful of you, but is preparing a place for you. Jo. 14.1. 2, 3.

3. Know that though your Lord Jesus, who is in you by his spirit, be absent from you t•uching his bodily presence, yet he is not forgetfull of you, but is preparing a place for you. Jo. 14.1. 2, 3.

4. Consider, That he is also at this very present, in his very person in the presence of his Father now in the heavens praying, and making intercession for you, that you may be brought safe to glory. Heb. 7.25. Father, I will (saith he) that those that thou hast given me, may be where I am, that they may behold my glory. John. 17.25.

5. Know also, that he hath overcome in his own person (when he was in the World) Devil, Death, Sin, Hell, the curse of the Law, the power of the Grave, and all other evils, in the body of his flesh for you. Heb. 2.14.

5. Know also, that he hath overcome in his own person (when he was in the World) Devill, Death, Sin, Hell, the curse of the Law, the power of the Grave, and all other evills, in the body of his flesh for you. Heb. 2.14.

6. Believe also, that while you are in the World, all things shall fall out for your good at the end, whether they be Temptations, Doctrines of Devils, workings of corruptions, all things shall fall cut for your good, who love our precious Lord Jesus Rom. 8.28.

6. Beleeve also, that while you are in the World, all things shall fall out for your good at the end, whether they be Temptations, Doctrines of Devils, workings of corruptions, all things shall fall cut for your good, who love our pretious Lord Jesus Rom. 8.28.

7. Be assured, that all your enemies shall very suddenly be under your feet, even Satan and all. Rom. 16.20.

8. Consider; That there shall no temptation befall you in the days of ⟨image 6⟩your pilgrimage but God will enable you to bear it; I, and make away also for you to escape the destroying danger of it. 1 Cor. 10.13.

9. When the time of your dissolution shall come, your Jesus will deal with you, as he did with Blessed Lazarus, that is, he will send his Angels to fetch your souls away to glory, Luke, 16.23.

9. When the time of your dissolution shall come, your Jesus will deal with you, as he did with Blessed Lazarus, that is, he will send his Angels to fetch your soules away to glory, Luke, 16.23.

10. Believe also, and know assuredly, that at the last day, he will also raise your bodies out of their graves, and make them also for ever vessels of his glory Rom. 8.23 compared with Joh. 5.28. 1 Thes 4.14.15, 16, 17, 18.

10. Beleeve also, and know assuredly, that at the last day, he wil also raise your bodyes out of their graves, and make them also for ever vessels of his glory Rom. 8.23 compar'd with Joh. 5.28. 1 Thes 4.14.15, 16, 17, 18.

11. And lastly, consider, That though now by the world, and heretics, you be counted as not worth the looking after: Yet you have your day a coming, when as the Dives's of this and all other ages, would be glad if they might have but the least favour from you, one drop of cold water on the tip of your fingers. O you Despised begging Lazarus's (as in Luk. 16.24.) For the world, for all their stoutness, must be forced to come to judgment, before your Lord and you. 1 Cor. 6.23. This honour have all his Saints. Psal. 149.

11. And lastly, consider, That though now by the world, and hereticks, you be counted as not worth the looking after: Yet you have your day a comming, when as the Dives's of this and all other ages, would be glad if they might have but the least favour from you, one drop of cold water on the tip of your fingers. O you Despised begging Lazarus's (as in Luk. 16.24.) For the world, for all their stoutnesse, must be forced to come to judgment, before your Lord and you. 1 Cor. 6.23. This honour have all his Saints. Psal. 149.

Now seeing that these things be so, I beseech you by (those) the mercies of God, that you do give up your bodies, as hands, tongue, strength, health; wealth, and all that you have and are, to the service of God, your God. Rom. 12.1.

2. Let your moderation in every thing be known to all men, (for) the Lord is at hand. Phil. 4.5.

2. Let your moderation in every thing be knowne to all men, (for) the Lord is at hand. Phil. 4.5.

3. Study to walk as like the Lord Jesus Christ, as ever you can for for your lives. Mat. 11.29.

4. Let that you strive for, be the faith of the Gospel of your precious Lord Jesus. Phil. 1.27. And not any earthly advantages.

4. Let that you strive for, be the faith of the Gospell of your precious Lord Jesus. Phil. 1.27. And not any earthly advantages.

5. Let your conversation be as becometh the Gospel. Phil. 27.

5. Let your conversation be as becometh the Gospell. Phil. 27.

6. Let your hearts be always in heaven, where our Lord Jesus is. Col. 3.1, 2, 3.

6. Let your hearts be alwaies in heaven, where our Lord Jesus is. Col. 3.1, 2, 3.

7. Forbear and forgive one another, in love, and with all your hearts, as God for Christ sake hath forgiven you. Eph. 5.2.

7. Forbeare and forgive one another, in love, and with all your hearts, as God for Christ sake hath forgiven you. Eph. 5.2.

8. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father which is in heaven. Mat. 5.16.

8. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorifie your Father which is in heaven. Mat. 5.16.

9. You are the Salt of the earth, have a care you loose not your savour. Mat. 5.13.

10. Be forward to distribute to those that are in want, for this is well-pleasing to your most glorious loving Father. Heb. 13.16.

11. Learn all one of another the things that are good, for this is the command of God, and also commendable in Saints, Phil. 3. ver. 17.

12. And lastly, O Brethren! consider what the Lord hath done for you; he hath bought you, and paid for you with his blood, and he doth now also make it his business to pray for your safe conduct to glory, Heb. 7.25. He hath delivered you from those that would have been your ruin, and hath promised to you everlasting life. Let the love of Christ constrain you, let the love of God win upon your souls. What! he that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all: How shall he not with him freely give us all things. Hold out my brethren, hold out, for you have but a little while to run: Hold fast unto the death, and Christ will give you a crown of life, Revel. 2.10. Farewell, dear brethren; The mighty God of Jacob preserve and deliver you from every evil work; and all the days of our pilgrimage let us pray one for another, that our God would count us worthy of this rich and glorious calling, and fulfil all the good pleasure of his goodness, and the work of Faith with power, to whom be glory now and ever.

12. And lastly, O Brethren! consider what the Lord hath done for you; hee hath bought you, and paid for you with his blood, and he doth now also make it his businesse to pray for your safe conduct to glory, Heb. 7.25. He hath delivered you from those that would have been your ruine, and hath promised to you everlasting life. Let the love of Christ constrain you, let the love of God win upon your souls. What! he that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all: How shall he not with him freely give us all things. Hold out my brethren, hold out, for you have but a little while to run: Hold fast unto the death, and Christ will give you a crown of life, Revel. 2.10. Farewel, dear brethren; The mighty God of Jacob preserve and deliver you from every evil work; and all the daies of our pilgrimage let us pray one for another, that our God would count us worthie of this rich and glorious calling, and fulfil all the good pleasure of his goodnesse, and the work of Faith with power, to whom be glory now and ever.

And now Reader, before I make and end of this discourse, I think it meet to let thee understand, that though there hath been a Book put forth by Edward Borough, in seeming opposition to that of mine called, Some Gospel-Truths opened according to the Scripture. Yet the substance of my discourse then published by me, standeth uncontrolled by Scripture, as from him or others. I do not say, he doth not wrangle with them, but I say, he doth not by any one plain Scripture contradict them.

And now Reader, before I make and end of this discourse, I think it meet to let thee understand, that though there hath been a Book put forth by Edward Borrough, in seeming opposition to that of mine called, Some Gospel-Truths opened according to the Scripture. Yet the substance of my discours then published by me, standeth uncontrouled by Scripture, as from him or others. I do not say, he doth not wrangle with them, but I say, he doth not by any one plain Scripture contradict them.