The Epistle Dedicatory.
is beyond the delusive Images of a Dream. And therefore they that think to secure the injoyment of their Pleasures by the infamy of our natures in the overthrow of our future hopes, endeavouring to dam up the Fountain of the fullest and cleanest delights; and seek for limpid Waters in the Sinks and Puddles of the Streets.
You see, my Lord, how my zeal for this mighty Interest transports me to a greater length in this address than perhaps may consist with strict decorum; and I indulge my Pen the rather in this Licence, because possibly your Grace's name may draw some Eyes hither that have need of such suggestions, and those that have not need a great deal more. It cannot be proper to add here those large accounts which would be requisite in a design of full conviction: But for the present, if they shall please to look forward, they may likely meet some things not unfit for thier serious thoughts, and I intend to take a season to present them others, more particularly suitable to what I know is as much their interest as I doubt it is their want.
But, my Lord, I fear, I am importunate, and beseech your Grace to pardon the boldness of
My LORD,
Your Grace's
Most obedient Servant,
Jos. Glanvil.
