Divine consolations for mourners in Sion being an extract of certain choyce epistles of dying martyrs to each other and to their fellow prisioners for the cause of Christ, in the times of cruell and fiery persecution, wherein is much variety of suitable matter of meditation for all such who are burthened under the pressure of their sins and sorrows in these evil times.

A brief Admonition written by John Careles to Mrs. Agnes Glascock, in a Book of hers when she came to the Prison to visit him.

THere is nothing that the holy Scripture throughout doth so much commend unto us, as true Faith, and stedfast trust in the Pro∣mises of Gods eternal mercies towards us in Jesus Christ. For from the same, as forth of the chief Fountain and Well-spring of life, do flow all kindes of virtues and godly fruits, specially true love towards God, in the which we ought purely to serve him all the dayes of our life: and also Christian Charity towards our Neighbours, as well to help them at all needs, as also not to hurt them by any means. Therefore pray ear∣nestly for the increase of faith, and lively feeling of Gods mercy: for all things are possible to him that can undoubtedly believe. Faith is that thing which assureth us of Gods mercy, and whereby we vanquish all the fiery darts of the Devil: Our victory that overcometh the world: The knife that killeth and mortifieth the flesh: and finally, that which set∣teth us at peace with God, and quieteth our Consciences alwayes before him, and maketh us merry and joyfull under the Cross, with many moe things then I can now express. Pray therefore for faith, in faith. And for the Lords sake, beware of Popery, and Popish Idolatry, the Idol of the wicked Mass, and other Idolatrous Service. Make not

your body, which is a member of Christ, a member of Antichrist. Re∣member that we shall receive of God according to that we do in the body, be it good or evil. Therefore glorifie God in your body, which is dearly bought. Betray not the Truth, lest the Lord deny you. If God be God, follow him. You cannot serve two Masters. I write not this as doubt∣ing you, but by the way of Admonition. God keep you from all evil.

My Sister dear, God give you grace With stedfast Faith in Christ his Name, His Gospel still for to embrace, And live according to the same. To dye therefore, think it no shame, But hope in God with faithfull trust: And he will give you praise with fame, When you shall rise out of the dust. For which most sweet and joyfull day, To God with faith your Prayer make; And think on me I do you pray, The which did write this for your sake. And thus to God I you betake, Who is your Castle and strong Rock: He keep you whether you sleep or wake. Farewell dear Mistris A. Glascock.

Notes

• The effects of Faith.