The cynosura, or, A saving star that leads to eternity discovered amidst the celestial orbs of David's Psalms, by way of paraphrase upon the Miserere.

The Application.

If our Holy Penitent was so zealous for the erecting this magnificent structure of the Church, as by his ardent prayer to dispose the divine Ar∣chitect unto this admirable work; what a reproach will it be to us, who find the Fabrick done to our Hands, and who are our selves so happy as to be part of the materials, if we do not so much as keep it in repair, nor preserve it a∣gainst any rebellious or violent effort. To this performance is required a due obedience to the supream Pastour, who as it were the form and

Soul of this edifice: Next, a reverence and sub∣mission unto Bishops, who are the pillars, and great supports of it: Lastly, a respect to Priests, who are a main ornament, and useful to this glorious Fa∣brick. Whereas then our Holy Penitent pour∣ed forth his prayers, with so much fervour for the raising of these Evangelical walls, it is our part now to make addresses unto Heaven, that according to his promise it may continue pure, unstained, and invincible against all the malice of Earth and Hell.

Amen.