[18] Raising his standard: advancing, improving.
[19] Sapped: undermined.
[20] Confirmed: admitted to church membership; here, to that of the Church of England.
[21] Curry favor: seek favor by flattery and the like.
[22] Elect: chosen to salvation; one of the favored few.
[23] Land me: here, persuade me.
[24] Uncovenanted mercies: that is, to such mercies as God will grant to the heathen or those outside the church.
[25] Exercised: made thoughtful or anxious.
[26] When you get to earth: when you are buried.