The virgins pattern, in the exemplary life and lamented death of Mrs. Susanna Perwich, daughter of Mr. Robert Perwich, who departed this life ... July 3, 1661 published at the earn[est] request of divers that knew her well, for the use and benefit of others / by John Batchiler, a neer relation ...

XVIII. DECAD.

171. Whether Masters and Mistris∣ses, are not answerable for the souls of their Servants, as well as their Chil∣dren? and whether they ought not to train up them also, in the nurture and admonition of the Lord? Gen. 18.19. Josh. 24.15. Psal. 101.6, 7. Esth. 4.16. Nehem. 13.19. Eph. 6.9. Col. 4.1.

172. Whether Servants, both males and females, are not then most diligent, faithful, and cheerful in their places; and do not then give that re∣spect and reverence which is due unto them they serve, when they remem∣ber, well consider, and practice what God requires of them in his Word, especially in, Eph. 6.6. & Colos. 3.22. Tit. 2.9, 10. where they are comman∣ded to obey their Masters in all things, not with eye-service, as men-pleasers, but in singleness of heart, fearing God?

173. Whether the world hath not as much need of the labour of the poor, as of the wealth of the rich? and whether the inclining of all sorts of persons respectively, to a natural affe∣ctation to, and delight in, the several Callings and imployments which they voluntarily chuse, how mean, base, and servile soever they are, be not a great argument of the wise and won∣derful Providence of God, over-ruling particulars, for the good of the whole? Esa. 28.24, to 29. & Gen. 4.20, 21, 22. Act. 17.26.

174. Whether he be not the best Scholar that hath most learned Christ? and the best read in the Scriptures, that is most guided by them? Act. 4.13. Eph. 4.21. 2 Tim. 3.15, 16.

175. Whether the purest and sweet∣est knowledge be not derived from Gods own Book, the Bible? and whe∣ther there only are not the richest Mines to dig in? the fullest stores and magazines, of all desirable good

things? Prov. 2.1, to 10. Psal. 19.7, to 11. Colos. 3.16.

176. VVhether the light of Gods countenance cannot make day in the darkest soul at mid-night? and one kind word from him, revive the heart in the midst of the pangs of death? and whether he be in any danger of sinking, that is supported with everlasting arms? or of fainting, that is refreshed with the cordials of Divine Love? Psal. 4.6. & 27.1. & 36.9. Can. 2.3, 4, 5. Esa. 2.14. & 40.11. Deut. 33.27.

177. VVhether the same omnipo∣tent Power of God, that is an hedge of protection to his People, and a wall of brass for their defence, is not an hedge of thorns to scratch their ene∣mies, and a wall of fire to devour them? Iob 1.10. Ier. 1.18, 19. Act. 9.5.

178. VVhether any one can pos∣sibly be devoured in a den of fiercest Lions, or drowned in the deepest wa∣ters,

or burned in the most raging flames, while God is there with him, and undertakes his safety? Dan. 6.22. & Chap. 3.25. Exod. 14.21, 22. Esa. 43.2.

179. Whether the sweetest nature, that can be found amongst men, can get to Heaven without grace? and whe∣ther the least degree of Grace will not meliorate and sweeten the most crabbed and unpleasing nature? Phi. 3.6, to 11.

180. Whether married or unmar∣ried, young men or old, Virgins, Wives, or Widows, can live happily, or dye comfortably, without a sure in∣terest in, union to, and Communion with Jesus Christ? Joh. 14.19. 1 Joh. 5.12. Cant. 1.2, 3.