William Beveridge · 49 of 64

Concerning My Relations.

BUT be not deceived, O my soul; thou art not yet advanced far enough; it is not sufficient to pretend to holiness in my thoughts and affections, and in my words and actions; unless I express it likewise in all the relations and conditions of life. The commandments of God are said to be exceeding broad; they extend themselves to every capacity I can possibly be in, not only enjoining me to live soberly in respect to myself, but righteously to my neighbour, obediently to my sovereign, lovingly to my wife, and faithfully to my people; otherwise I cannot live holily unto God; and, therefore, if I would be thoroughly religious, I must further endeavour to fix my resolutions with regard to the several duties the Most High expects from me, in all these particular relations I bear to him, during my sojourning here on earth.