we made our appeal to the Searcher of Hearâ— who in due time hear'd our Prayers and gave 〈◊〉 strength sufficient to go through this bad repâ—â— with Courage and Chearfulness still comforting eaâ—â— other with this that God was above the Devil aâ—â— in time they would be made manifest which Bleed be God accordingly came to pass Mean whâ—â— with good Confidence we opposed them to conviâ—â— them if possible by all the Arguments we coâ—â— use that their pretended Revelation came from 〈◊〉 Devil that Lyer from the beginning and the Fatâ—â— of Lies who never yet invented a greater Lye thâ—â— this and that it was Blasphemy to father it upon 〈◊〉 God of Truth Therefore said we be perswaded tâ—â— God sent you not with much more to this purpâ—â— which we might as well have spoke to the stones 〈◊〉 the Wind for those Women would hear nothing against themselves and so went their way Soâ—â— weeks after this they return'd both together and sâ—â—ing said They had now a Message from the Lord and a 〈◊〉 easy one which we might easily do said they you 〈◊〉 bow to us and confess us to be true Prophetesses and 〈◊〉 pray for the dead Child that you have Murder'd so you 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 shall be united in one This you must do for it is God's Layâ—ant between God and us and you and must be here â—â—ealed up and shall never be discover'd to the World if you â—â—ll submit to these easy Terms We answered Ah poor â—â—aded Creatures Shall we bow to you and confess â—â—t to be true which we know to be false and pray 〈◊〉 that which never yet was These easy Terms are 〈◊〉 hard for us we know no Guilt you are false Proâ—â—â—tesses the God of truth never sent you with such 〈◊〉 to us be convinced of your error before you go 〈◊〉 farther but I think the Devil has already led 〈◊〉 so far that he cannot bring you off without shame 〈◊〉 confusion Thus we parted the second time After a while these Women sent us a Letter beginâ—â— thus The Word of the Lord came unto me saying write 〈◊〉 Henry Winder and say the Lord has given thee yet 〈◊〉 days to make away thy Goods and Laâ—ds to thy Children 〈◊〉 to settle thy Concerns for I have hâ—ar'd I have hear'd 〈◊〉 bleating of the Sheep and the lowing of the Oxen and 〈◊〉 destruction destruction will unavoidably come upon 〈◊〉 at the end of 40 days Thus they commonly began 〈◊〉 Letters which to insert wou'd be tedious and 〈◊〉 the most part they were jointly concern'd thereâ—â— I returned an Answer in order to perswade them 〈◊〉 quiet at home and mind their own business but 〈◊〉 purpose for at the end of 20 days they sent â—â—â—er Letter and came also to Remember me that 〈◊〉 Glass was half full and the other half was fâ—ling 〈◊〉 which will run over and spread abroad and then 〈◊〉 they 't will be too late to provide for thy Chilâ—â— Growing now weary of their repeated fooleries as 〈◊〉 was at first surpriz'd at their brazen-fac'd Impuâ—â—e I only answer'd that all their blundring noise â—â—â—ch was almost continual by word or writing 〈◊〉 no terror at all to me for said I I fear ye not at all being sure you are acted by the Devil anâ— therefore I will not turn one hoof out of the waâ— for you Thus the 40 days end came my Wife wriâ—ing Letter after Letter to them hoping at least 〈◊〉 prevail upon her own Sister and she had often cauâ—â— to thank God for unexpected assistance therein bâ—â— still they made nothing of all she could say All this while which was about a year the matâ—â— was but little blazed abroad save that the Women 〈◊〉 communicated it to some of their Friends raising thâ—â— Expectations that it would mightily Conduce to 〈◊〉 Honour of their Religion and by this time anotâ—â— Sister of my Wife Margaret Walker the Wife of 〈◊〉 ward Walker of Soulby in the parish of Dacre 〈◊〉 come into them and full as Zealous in the cause 〈◊〉 far more fluent and Eloquent In this Encounter tâ—â— bid us arm our selves for the battle for said they 〈◊〉 is the battle of the Dragon put on strength ye prâ—â— professors advance with your Noblest Resolution 〈◊〉 know that the Lamb shall get the Victory So 〈◊〉 deed he did and ever will but how much more 〈◊〉 Dragons than Lambs they acted in this matter let 〈◊〉 Reader judge Destruction came not at the 40 days end as 〈◊〉 had prodicted So up they rouze and these 3 Woâ—â— went to William Layton of Daleman Esquire Justicâ—â— peace for the County of Cumberland and told 〈◊〉 They were come with a Message from the Lord God unto 〈◊〉 Well said he What 's the Matter Said they 〈◊〉 must send for Henry Winder and his Wife and 〈◊〉 stion them about a Murder which he hath commiâ—â— and We shall direct thee how as we have received 〈◊〉 Revelation from the Lord. According to their 〈◊〉 and humor the Justice sent his man to me that I 〈◊〉 needs go with my Wife to speak with him which willingly did and there we found these Women 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 darged us with Murther forthwith we cried Not Guilâ—â—â—â— The Justice then Questioned them what Proof they â—â—â—d they answered they had it by Revelation But 〈◊〉 he you are now entring upon Law and must proâ—â—ed according to Law and your Revelation will be 〈◊〉 Proof Will you therefore Depose it upon Oath 〈◊〉 said they we cannot be free to take an Oath then 〈◊〉 he can you prove it by any others No said â—â—ey then said he What Circumstances can you ofâ—â—â— that may Evidence the truth of your Charge against 〈◊〉 man Q. We only had it by Revelation of Jesus Christ 〈◊〉 How long since was this Revealed to you Q. Nine â—â—uts after it was done said they L. Was it a Son or 〈◊〉 Daughter said the Justice they answered That â—â—as not yet Revealed to them but one of them a litâ—â— after told him it was a Son and began to repreâ—â— the said Henry as murthering the Child taking it 〈◊〉 his left hand the Knife in his right and therewith â—â—tting its Throat but in some former Revelations â—â—ey said they saw him stopping its Breath with a â—â—apkin What said the Justice had you no thought 〈◊〉 this before they said No. When he had their â—â—arge and observed their insolent Behavior he turnâ—â— to us saying You hear these Women charge you â—â—â—h Murther sure there is something in it how will 〈◊〉 clear your selves I said they may charge upon 〈◊〉 what they please we are purely innocent in this â—â—tter The Justice observing us to be undaunted by â—â—is infamous Charge and Vexation said then to the â—â—â—men according to your desire I have Questioned â—â—â—vy and his Wife and I find in them nothing but â—â—â—ocence What can I do for you in this case No â—â—o said they he is not Innocent Then speaking to â—â—ny
they set on even grounds with Papists Jews Turks and Pagans just so and no more A goodly price is this put on Reformed Religion and the glorious everlasting Gospel since Pagans be and do as well without it But says the Spirit of Truth so is Psa 147.19 20. John 14.6 Eph. 4.18 and are not we highly obliged by this their Candor Oh the front of these Men Truly did we use Scripture no more in our houses and Assemblies than most Quakers do in theirs as well we might be Pagans 5. Mark by what means H. W. once a Quaker escapes out of their Net In him you first see there may be fearful long Backslidings of good people Ps 37.23 24 to 34. whom yet effectual Grace will recover as Peter Satan though he winnow them shall lose his prey Were it possible he would deceive the very Elect Mat. 24.24 But Christ hath prayed that their Faith do not utterly finally fail Wise and merciful provision hath he made in the new Covenant for such Cases Jer. 3. Ezek. 36. Hos 14.4 5. But see here by what Methods and Arguings he was set right and reduced to Truth 't was 〈◊〉 just use of his Reason and consideration guided by Scripture that represented Quakerism to him groundless absurd and Impious then durst â—e no longer abide in it May others give like Glory to free rich and powerful Grace Ezek. 16. â—â— 63 2 Cor. 6.16 coming out from among Unbelievers 6. How wise and faithful is the Lord in exerâ—â—â—ing his Children by Persecutions Afflictions Reproaches c. according to Psal 119.67 71 〈◊〉 for much endeavour had been used to conâ—ince H. W. and his Wife of that Error but â—ather than let them sin unto death God perâ—its their own nearest Relations to be their â—urpest scourge this opened their eyes to let them see the strong Delusions of the Quaking spirit and now they humble themselves greatâ—â— write an Acknowledgment of their Errour â—eg Prayer of the Church c. and after a while â—ere received Reader see Psal 94.12 13. Psal 119.78 79 80. Heb. 12.10 11. wherein the Lord fully declares his fatherly purposes in correcting his Children especially in case they go â—â—â—ay But it 's dreadful when Corrections make â—o impression Jer. 5.3 Thus it hath been with the â—ost of H. W's persecutors to this day conâ—â—â—ning which frame of Spirit I wish others â—â—y take warning from Jer. 6.10 15 16 17 19 cap. 8.5 6 12. 7. Think what need of thy Compassions and Prayer for these so deluded that by the Gospel they may be better enlightned Acts 26.18 Reâ— 3.18 The Lord is patient Oh how patient towards them suffering his Name to be thuâ— blasphemed The day is not yet come but it iâ— coming Jude 14 15. wherein he will judge thâ— World by the Lord Jesus Chriâ—â— whom he hâ—â— ordained Judge of the Quick and Dead Whilâ— he thus forbears it 's meet we should act in a liâ—â— Spirit towards sinners 2 Cor. 5.10 11. Cap. 6. 〈◊〉 2 Tim. 2.24 25. even towards these they are noâ— alike deplorable God once convinced many obstinate Jews and will more so he recover'd many from the depths of Popery Nor are all Quakers equal in sin Some ground of charitable hope remains that if they durst examine the Veil might be rent from their blinded minds I know their danger from 2 Cor. 4.3 4. 2 Tim. 3.13 but H. W. and others after many Years delusion were recovered Who then dares say that no more shall after a longer stay in their Tents They must be rebuked sharply yet Christian Reader put on Bowels of large Compassions Charity for thee they have none till thou turn Quaker no not common Pocket-charity most of them confine that to their own thou therefore put on the more Charity to them as Christ Jesus to the obstinate murdering Jews It 's hard to say what thou canst do to convince or gain any of them If they will not hear thee nor the Church they must be left to God But Noah that perfect Man and preacher of Righteousness condemned the World That thou mayst profit them or at least Antidote thy self I beseech thee 1. To practise in the name of Christ that Mortification of Lusts and Passions they pretend to particularly that of Self conceit Revenge and â—â—â—y Zeal These thou seest our Perfectionists had not put off St. John in his day to secure against worldly Anti-Christs then appearing advised to â—rucify worldly Affections 1 Joh. 2.15 cap. 4.5 6. so say I Love of Gain hath made many Quakers for the Devil and the worst of Men will be kind to their own 2. Adorn Christian Doctrine which they proâ—ess not in a holy shining life Be better than â—hey 1 Pet. 2.9 Do they make shew of any Verâ—â—e or laudable practice It 's a vile shame if Christ's Disciples out-do them not whose Light Principles and assisting Grace so far exceed theirs They once made a specious shew of Humility Self-Denial Contempt of the World plain upright Dealing frugality and gravity in Apparel The World sees it 's not so now their Rule can stretch and bend but thine is not so slippery and novable Let them see that better Principles â—ake better Men especially beware of casting â—â—y Offence before them to confirm them in their way 3. Keep Humble and low in thine own eyes There is no cause that sinful man should lean to his own wisdom strength or Righteousness God resisteth the proud that will not bow to and depend on his Guidance and Grace but his Favour he shews to the Humble such he guides leaving others to be misguided by their own lusts Psal 81.11 12. 4. Magnify Jesus Christ the incarnate Son oâ— God the great Light and Saviour of the Worldâ— as necessary to thee in all thy Affairs with God and with thy Spiritual Enemies 1 Cor. 1.31 Col. 2.3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10. He is precious to such as know him or themselves Phil. 3.7 8. The Faithful cleave to and follow him in aâ—â— his Ways and Ordinances by Faith in him they live and are preserved Ah! Reader beware oâ— them that vilify him and his Wisdom Beware of the Quaker's Spirit and Insinuations It has oft appeared that such as have joined themselves to them are prepared for any Delusions the Devil can suggest their case is mournful but they scorn our pity It 's dismal to think how seldom any of them are reclaimed and how Pagan like their young Generation is educated buâ— that this should be at this day in a Reformed Evangelized Nation is saddest of all 5. Grieve not the Holy Spirit of Truth Aâ—â— where wilt thou run when he ceases to lead thee Dare not to disobey that Light he conveys by and from the Oracles of God Receive Heavenly Doctrine even the whole counsel of God in the Love of it lest thou be delivered to believe lies and hardened through the deceitfulness of Sin Of all people proud empty Professor whose ears
are itching are â—ikest to be the Seducer's Preyâ— for this I dare appear to all that mind their lase Proselytes When many deceivers were abroad St. John thought it needful more fully to instruct and confirm his Disciples in present Fundamental Truth which those and ours agree to subvert See 1. Joh. 2.18 c. St. Paul also went about confirming the Disciples souls Acts 14.21 22 23. 〈…〉 in the Doctrine they had received Eph. 2.20 〈◊〉 hold that fast 2 Thes 2 14 15. Jude 3. 17 18 19 20. Rev. 2.24 25. Surely these cautionary adâ—onition are of use still and ought to be alike â—cceptable to thee Finally Dread the Methods whereby others are inveigled i. e. a pretence of all inward Spiriâ—â—â—ulity in Religion A form of Godliness without life and Spirit God abhorrs but while we are in â—â—â—e Body we must employ Souls and bodies 〈◊〉 his worship we must have visible sensible ordinances such the Wisdom of God hath appâ—inted us But these waxing secure and wanton 〈◊〉 formal profession first cast off all ordinances 〈◊〉 outward duties all prayer only with this reâ—erve when their own Spirits would give 'em 〈◊〉 jogg i. e. when their flesh had nothing â—o object Thou therefore when tempted to quit â—he beaten path of Scripture-worship be sure to â—ee good and clear divine Warrant for any new â—ny commended to thee So thou hadst need â—ho must render to God an account why thou dost turn aside from the great Shepherd's sents Wise Solomon in Proverbs 2.20 counâ—â—ls thee to walk in the way of good men and â—eep the paths of the Righteous So Heb. 6. â—â— do you so praying all along to be taught of God and led by his Spirit into all Truth 〈◊〉 means of his Word Ps 119.18 Open thou â—â—ine eyes that I may see wondrous things out â—f thy Law v. 19. I am a stranger in the Earth â—ide not thy Commandments from me v. 24. Thy Testimonies also are my delight and my Counsellors THE CONCLUSION TO THE Sober-minded Quakers ONce more I beseech you hear what this story speaks to you You plainly see the native tendency of your pretended Revelation yet all your Speakers to this day hold fast the pretence alledging they know not who shall speak untill the Spirit moves in that very hour of that assembly nor what shall be spoken A conceit that has oft made me smile when I have been told a week beforehand by your selves that such a man will on such a day speak at such a place but aâ—â— populum phaleras the credulous Mob must still be fed with wonders and the Women too who of all things love to have their Tongues at liberty must be heard gagling as the green Apron gives them utterance Of this I know some of you are sick and weary though they dare not openly condemn it since so many have undertaken to justify that impudent contradiction to the God of Order and to baffle those 2 plain texts 1 Cor. 14.34 35. 1 Tim. 2.11 12. But in truth the woful misadventures of our 3 she-Apostles not to mention the fulsom noise and nonsence of such others may well turn your stomachs against that principle which has Jet the Female Spirit loose How to get 〈◊〉 of this unruly Evil by your notion I cannot â—â—â—ern Therefore I adjure you seriously consider â—â—at you have done in casting off Scripture-rule 〈◊〉 â—ucking up that hedge chusing to walk in aâ—â—â—er light Some of your Crafts-men I know 〈◊〉 now deny this whose Ingenuity I cannot but â—â—â—â—ire since the Fact is notorious in 1 00 of your 〈◊〉 and in constant practice for God's Book 〈◊〉 no place or honour in your Assemblies nor do 〈◊〉 Teachers submit themselves or Doctrine to â—t Judge From this you cannot honourably reâ—â—â— without taking shame to your selves as sinâ—â—â—e Penitents use to do and proclaiming to the 〈◊〉 that herein was your first and most dangeâ—â—â—s Error If yet you see it an Error 't is a fatal â—e Why then will you not confess and forsake 〈◊〉 as Psal 119.176 Prov. 19.27 Erring is comâ—on to Men and why not to you 'T is an old â—â—d common Error and harder to correct but the 〈◊〉 necessary since you can else never know therein to return The Scripture is God's own â—â—ovision to prevent or recover from Delusions 〈◊〉 you will not yet appear before that Tribunal I â—â—â—nk you cover your Sins and cannot prosper come â—â—th therefore from the tents of Deists and Papists 〈◊〉 all that shun â—eavenly light and if you mean â—â—â—estly let us see you henceforth teach and worâ—â—ip and walk by this holy Rule Search the diâ—â—â—e Records which are able to make you wise to â—â—â—hation through faith in Christ Jesus You cannot do less if you have due care of Immortal â—ouls it 's utterly unsafe to continue under other â—â—â—ance Resolve but on a little honest humility â—â—d you may escape the snare of the proud Devil â—rying as David Psal 119.10 11.18 19.33 to 〈◊〉 and God may yet grant you Repentance to the acknowledgment of the Truth Your Spirit 〈◊〉 grown evidently tame and towardly in other thing it keeps exact time in your Meetings by virtue 〈◊〉 a watch within you for an outward clock or Glaâ—â— on a high place is an abomination Why the may it not allow you to alter in this which is thâ— very foundation of all you do amiss Close nâ— now your Eyes to this warning for fear of thâ— Condemnation in Joh. 3.18 19. 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