To the esteemed Sir Julius Caesar
Thirdly, it highlights the distinguishing characteristics of God's children and the Reprobates, along with the evident signs of salvation and damnation.
Fourthly, it declares the difficulty of attaining eternal life and the scarcity of those who shall attain it.
Fifthly, it exposes the ignorance prevalent in the world, along with addressing the objections raised by the same.
Lastly, it proclaims and announces the comforting promises of the Gospel, along with the abundant mercies of God, available to all who repent, believe, and genuinely turn to Him.
To the esteemed Sir Julius Caesar, Knight, one of the Masters of Requests to the King's Majesty, Judge of the High Court of Admiralty, and Master of S. Catherine's: A.D., I wish all good things in Christ Jesus.
Having completed (Right Honourable) and prepared for publication this small Dialogue, I pondered (since it is the common practice of all who write books in this era to dedicate them to someone of high status) to whom I should dedicate my humble efforts. Finally, I decided that no one could be more suitable than your honour, both due to our familial connection and the numerous commendable qualities bestowed upon you by the Almighty. Therefore, as a token of gratitude for the kindness you have shown me, I present to your honour this third fruit of my labour, now published. I humbly beseech you to accept it graciously, not considering its material value, which is of no consequence, but rather the sincere and noble intentions of the giver.
This work sharply reproves and convicts the sinful world and is likely to gain many fierce adversaries who will vehemently oppose it to the point of death. I know that Zoilus and his associates will bitterly criticize it. Therefore, it seeks refuge under your honour's protection and humbly desires sanctuary under your wings. Hence, I earnestly