Badmans wife, many that have had very hopefull beginnings for
heaven, have by vertue of the mischiefs that have attended these
unlawfull marriages, miserably and fearfully miscarried. Soon
after such marriages, Conviction (the first step toward heaven)
hath ceased; Prayer (the next step toward Heaven) hath ceased;
Hungrings and thirstings after salvation (another step towards the
Kingdom of Heaven) have ceased. In a word, such marriages have
estranged them from the Word, from their godly and faithful
Friends, and have brought them again into carnal company, among
carnal Friends, and also into carnal Delights, where, and with whom
they have in conclusion both sinfully abode, and miserably
perished.

And this is one reason why God hath forbidden this kind of unequal
marriages. For they, saith he, meaning the ungodly, will turn away
thy son from following me, that they may serve other Gods, so will
the anger of the Lord be kindled against you, and destroy you
suddenly. {81a} Now mark, there were some in Israel, that would,
notwithstanding this prohibition, venture to marry to the Heathens
and Unbelievers: But what followed? They served their Idols, they
sacrificed their Sons and their Daughters unto Devils. Thus were
they defiled with their own works, and went a whoring with their
own Inventions. Therefore was the wrath of the Lord kindled
against his people, insomuch that he abhorred his own Inheritance.
{81b}

Atten. But let's return again to Mr. Badman; had he any Children
by his wife?

Wise. Yes, seven.