can discern and see the difference between, but the Lord, for it lyeth hidden in our hearts: See what the Lord saith by the mouth of his prophet, Jer. 17. 9, 10. The heart is deceitfull and wicked above all things, who can know it! I the Lord search the heart and try the reins, even to give to every man according to his wayes, and according to the fruit of his works. This may serve for a reproof to those that separate themselves; and think none so righteous as themselves; that be such as the Lord speaks of by the Prophet, Isai. 65. Which say to their brethren, Stand apart, come not near me, I am holier than thou: those are a smoak in my wrath, and a fire that burneth all the day, saith the Lord May not the Lord brand such as those with Hypocrisie? yes, for the Apostle saith, Jam. 2. 18. Shew me thy Faith by thy works: So I would have these men shew their Religion by their fruits, for you must be such as the Apostle speaks of, I Pet. 2. You must lay aside all maliciousnesse,and
