The reformed school by John Dury.

Concerning an Association for the Educa∣tion of Children.

UPON the motion which is made of entring into a Socie∣tie, wherin a certain number of Children, Boyes & Girles, should be educated unto Reli∣gion, to Morall Sciences & Virtues; we shall return this Answer.

1. That we hope never to bee found un∣willing to contribute that which we can, to∣wards the Advancement of Godliness in any Body or Societie; or towards the Reforma∣tion of Vices, which bring the judgments of God upon this Babylonian Generation wherin we live.

2. That we conceive the wayes of Chri∣stian Associations amongst those that are of

riper years; and the Rules of Christian edu¦cation amongst those that are not yet come to years of discretion, to be most conducible unto these ends: therefore as we shall bee willing to become serviceable, and concurre with such as entertai•• these thoughts; so wee shall desire to see the hand of Providence leading, and opening a door for action to us.

3. And that we may be able to discover whether yea or no, how far, what way, and with whom this Aim should be prosecuted; we shall offer (to those that make the Motion to us, and to all others whose inclinations may bend this way) these following points to be taken into consideration: that if upon the Proposall thereof, any just Engagement doth follow; we may see God before us in the prosecution of this Enterprise.