CHAP. XXIV. Of flying curious inquiry of the life of others.

CHrist. Son, be not curious, trouble not thy self with idle cares. What is this or that to thee? do thou follow me. For what is it to thee, whether that Man be such or no, or whether this Man do, or Page  171 speak this or that? Thou shalt not need to answer for others, but shalt give account of thy self. Why therefore dost thou trouble thy self? Behold I know every one, and do see all things that are under the Sun, and do understand how it is with eve∣ry one; what he thinks, what he would, and at what his intention aims. All things therefore are to be commited unto me; but do thou keep thy self in good peace, and let the unquiet be as unquiet as they will. Whatsoever they shall have done, or said, shall fall upon themselves, for they cannot deceive me.

2. Be not careful for the shadow of a great name, or for the familiarity of ma∣ny; nor for the private affection of Men: for these things both distract and greatly darken the heart. I would willingly ut∣ter my words, and reveal my secrets unto thee, if thou didst diligently observe my coming, and didst open the Door of thy heart unto me. Be careful and watch in prayer, and humble thy self in all things.