Joseph Stennett, The Works of the Late Reverend and Learned Mr. Joseph Stennett, Vol. I, Containing Fifteen Sermons Never Before Publish'd (London, 1731), Sermon X, on Matt. xi. 11, 12, p. 325

As we have greater opportunity of knowledge, and the promise of the assistance of the divine Spirit; as we have the most excellent precepts, and the most endearing motives imaginable; what account shall we render to God…