great conceit of ourselves, since we are so frail and so inconstant. Besides, that may quickly be lost by our own negligence, which, by the grace of God, with much labor we have scarcely at length obtained.
What will become of us in the end, who so early wax lukewarm? Woe be unto us, if we will thus give ourselves unto ease, as if already there were peace and safety, when as yet there appears no trace of true holiness in our conversation! It would be very profitable for us like young beginners to be newly instructed again to a good life,† so that there might be some hope of future amendment and greater spiritual profiting. •
