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 ugly her mind will be cemented to that ate whence the received them. And an other hand, as I formerly was a Babylon, though not bleſſed with new principles old tincture ſtill remains in my nature, which, like ſo much tinder is ready to kindle with Babyloniſh fire; wherefore, the her excellencies ſhe is accompliſhed with greater influence ſhe will have to draw into perpetual danger of departing from the living God.

Then he had thus reaſoned with himſelf, made a full pauſe appeared in a ſtrong ration of mind, and a paleneſs aroſe in his face. I heard him ſigh, and ſay to himſelf Whither has my mind been roving!" trembling, he lift up his eyes to heaven and earneſtly cried, 'O God of all grace, deliver me from temptation;' and on that time he never would regard any of the damſels of the city, but ſaid he would until he ſhould find a true companion, till then he would walk alone. So he went on his way, rejoicing that he had eſcaped the ſnare, and carrying along with this motto, The Lord is my portion; engaging great ſatisfaction in his mind, ſaying himſelf "If any king ſee it good for me to be alone. I know he will bleſs that ſtate to me; but it it be for my good to