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the gift of God, is eternal life, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Neither must we swear at all in ordinary communications, if we will obey God's word; as you may see, Matth. v. 34.—37. Amos v. 12. And as it is in Exodus xxxiii. 2. 'Thou shalt not follow a multitude to do evil.' And St. Pau's everlasting rule is, Rom. xii. 2. 'Fashion not yourselves according to this world, for this world passeth away, and the glory thereof.' For, as St. John saith, 'Whosoever denieth the Son, the same denieth the Father: but he that acknowledgeth the Son hath the Father.' But Peter denied God the Son, then he must needs deny God the Father, and God the Holy Ghost. For, as Christ saith, He that sinneth against the Son of man, it shall be forgiven him; but he that sinneth against the Holy Ghost, it shall not be forgiven him; neither shall there be any remission of sins for that poor soul. 'It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God,' Heb. x. 31. 'Stand in awe, therefore, and sin not,' Psalm iv. 4. 'Let him that thinketh he standeth, take heed lest he fall,' 1 Cor. x. 12. And, therefore, flee from your youthful lusts, for it is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God. For the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ draws near, when he shall come with his mighty angels in glory, honour, and power, and majesty, everlastingly to all. Consider what hath been delivered, and the Lord give you understanding in all things. Amen.
