The faithful and diligent Christian described and exemplified, or, A sermon (with some additions) preached at the funeral of the Lady Elizabeth Brooke, the relict of Sir Robert Brooke, Kt. ... who departed this life July 22, and was interred in the parish-church of Yoxford, July 26, 1683, and in the 82d year of her age to which is annexed ... an account of the life and death of that eminent lady : with an appendix containing some observations, experiences, and rules for practice, found written with Her Ladiship's own hand
Parkhurst, Nathaniel, 1643-1707.
II. Good Actions will bear Considera∣tion; but evil Actions will not.
Every Act of Piety and Obe∣dience will bear Consideration, but so will not any sinful Action. If we consider before we attempt any sinful Action, either we shall not commit it, or we shall do it with regret, and a Conscience half set on fire. But if we consider before any holy Action or Duty, our considering Thoughts will much animate us to the Service. Wherefore I conclude from hence, that Sin shames it self, and Religi∣on justifies it self.
