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THE OLD MANS STAFFE.
THE OLD MANS STAFF.
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PROV. 16. 31. The hoarie head is a Crowne of glorie, if that it be found in the way of righteousnesse.
CURAE. 16. 31. The hoary head is a Crown of glory, if that it be found in the Way of righteousness.
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MAns life is but a iourney to the graue, a way, a short way to death:
Mans life is but a journey to the graven, a Way, a short Way to death:
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Infancy the way to childhood, childhood to youth, youth to the strongest age, that to olde age,
Infancy the Way to childhood, childhood to youth, youth to the Strongest age, that to old age,
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and old age the Thule, and ne plus vltra of Nature, is the confines of Death.
and old age the Thule, and ne plus vltra of Nature, is the confines of Death.
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The old man standeth like the Israelite departing from Egypt, eating the Passeouer with sowre hearbs, and his Staffe in his hand. Some leane on superstitious vanities, their Staffe teacheth them, but to erre;
The old man Stands like the Israelite departing from Egypt, eating the Passover with sour herbs, and his Staff in his hand. some lean on superstitious vanities, their Staff Teaches them, but to err;
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others to that Staffe of Reede, the World:
Others to that Staff of Reed, the World:
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which confidence is an Egypt to Israel, breaking in their hand, and wounding them which trust to it.
which confidence is an Egypt to Israel, breaking in their hand, and wounding them which trust to it.
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The blessed man maketh righteousnesse his Staffe, not that of the Law, that is a Rod of Iron to breake the vngodly, that can discouer, but not take away sinne;
The blessed man makes righteousness his Staff, not that of the Law, that is a Rod of Iron to break the ungodly, that can discover, but not take away sin;
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but the righteousnesse of Faith in Christ, (Arod of the stocke of Ish•i) and the complete armour of God, which furnished the Patriarkes and Prophets:
but the righteousness of Faith in christ, (Arod of the stock of Ish•i) and the complete armour of God, which furnished the Patriarchs and prophets:
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which being fully reuealed in the old age of the World, to comfort her e•ill daies, are like Dauids Staffe and Scrip, furnished with stones taken out of the brook, a sure defence against the enemie:
which being Fully revealed in the old age of the World, to Comfort her e•ill days, Are like David Staff and Scrip, furnished with stones taken out of the brook, a sure defence against the enemy:
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Blessed is the man planted by these waters, hee shall bring forth fruit in due season, his leafe shall not fade, his olde age sh•ll be blessed.
Blessed is the man planted by these waters, he shall bring forth fruit in due season, his leaf shall not fade, his old age sh•ll be blessed.
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The hoarie head is a Crowne of glorie. The hoary head is a Crown of glory.
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These words containe this proposition, the old age of a righteous man is honorable and blessed:
These words contain this proposition, the old age of a righteous man is honourable and blessed:
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yet in a second view I see them, like the riuer of Paradise, diuiding themselues into foure heads.
yet in a second view I see them, like the river of Paradise, dividing themselves into foure Heads.
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The first runneth towards the last part of mans earthly pilgrimage, set downe heere vnder hoarie haires,
The First Runneth towards the last part of men earthly pilgrimage, Set down Here under hoary hairs,
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an effect or signe of Old Age.
an Effect or Signen of Old Age.
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The second proposeth a reward to those which arriue at this age of sorrow and care, A Crowne of dignitie.
The second Proposeth a reward to those which arrive At this age of sorrow and care, A Crown of dignity.
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The third look•th vp toward the all-seeing eie of Iustice, beholding all our way, and accordingly rewarding as it is found.
The third look•th up towards the All-seeing eye of justice, beholding all our Way, and accordingly rewarding as it is found.
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The last pointeth out the only meanes to obtaine that Crowne of glorie, an honourable old Age, which is to be had in the way of righteousnesse.
The last pointeth out the only means to obtain that Crown of glory, an honourable old Age, which is to be had in the Way of righteousness.
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The hoarie head or old age is a Crown• of glorie, My discourse must begin at the end,
The hoary head or old age is a Crown• of glory, My discourse must begin At the end,
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like the motion of the inferiour Spheres ab occasu, from the euening and setting of life:
like the motion of the inferior Spheres ab occasu, from the evening and setting of life:
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The last Scene to be acted on Natures Stage, is the Prologue, the exordium of my Text. The Argument and summe which all our numbred daies shall teach vs, is our present lesson, We must be old. There is a certaine course,
The last Scene to be acted on Nature's Stage, is the Prologue, the exordium of my Text. The Argument and sum which all our numbered days shall teach us, is our present Lesson, We must be old. There is a certain course,
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and one onely path of Nature, an headlong way of time, wherein is no stay,
and one only path of Nature, an headlong Way of time, wherein is no stay,
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but such easie passage, that the Infant and lame old man runne with equall pace to a more distant or neerer end.
but such easy passage, that the Infant and lame old man run with equal pace to a more distant or nearer end.
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Mans state was by creation immortall, but the day that sinne was borne, man began to die:
men state was by creation immortal, but the day that sin was born, man began to die:
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had he not sinned, there should haue beene a comfortable maturitie in age;
had he not sinned, there should have been a comfortable maturity in age;
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and if our liues like some long kindled lampes should haue consumed, it must haue beene without all paine, sicknesse, want of strength, sense or feare of death;
and if our lives like Some long kindled lamps should have consumed, it must have been without all pain, sickness, want of strength, sense or Fear of death;
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for without sinne there could haue beene no punishment:
for without sin there could have been no punishment:
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so that if we define old age, a c•rtaine ripenesse of life, and length of time to a blessed translation, then age is naturall;
so that if we define old age, a c•rtaine ripeness of life, and length of time to a blessed Translation, then age is natural;
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but if we describe it according to our present being, it is a continuall disease, the grounds and lees of life, in which the bodie languisheth, one part forerunning the rest toward the graue; but if we describe it according to our present being, it is a continual disease, the grounds and lees of life, in which the body Languishes, one part forerunning the rest towards the graven;
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in which the keepers of the house tremble, and the strong men bow themselues, the gri•ders cease,
in which the keepers of the house tremble, and the strong men bow themselves, the gri•ders cease,
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and they waxe darke which looke out of the windowes: therefore I may say of it as Ambrose of death;and they wax dark which look out of the windows: Therefore I may say of it as Ambrose of death;
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God gaue it not a principio, sed pro remedio — non naturaest sed malitiae: God gave it not a principio, sed Pro remedio — non naturaest sed malitiae:
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〈 ◊ 〉 is no Child of Nature but Disobedience, and now our liues decay is a remedie against the life of sinne, that therefore in this senio mundi, do•age of the world, our liues like winter Sunnes hasten to their s•tting, shortning from hundreds to tennes.
〈 ◊ 〉 is no Child of Nature but Disobedience, and now our lives decay is a remedy against the life of sin, that Therefore in this Senio mundi, do•age of the world, our lives like winter Suns hasten to their s•tting, shortening from hundreds to tennes.
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It is the mercy of God, that our sinnes so quickly mature, should not liue too long, to greaten his iudgements.
It is the mercy of God, that our Sins so quickly mature, should not live too long, to greaten his Judgments.
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For whose sake •ime and age now pull vs by the hands, as the Angels did Lot, and part of his familie, lingring in the condemned Sodome; and we must soone be old.
For whose sake •ime and age now pull us by the hands, as the Angels did Lot, and part of his family, lingering in the condemned Sodom; and we must soon be old.
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God said it in the first si•ners doome:
God said it in the First si•ners doom:
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and againe he calleth •an earth, earth, earth, remembring him what he was, is, and shall be.
and again he calls •an earth, earth, earth, remembering him what he was, is, and shall be.
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Experience telleth vs, one day telleth another, one night certifieth another, our life is but of few daies;
Experience Telleth us, one day Telleth Another, one night certifieth Another, our life is but of few days;
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and we like those which saile, arriue insensibly at our Port. O•r griefes tell it vs, growing in our decreasing, waxing strong in our feeblenesse.
and we like those which sail, arrive insensibly At our Port. O•r griefs tell it us, growing in our decreasing, waxing strong in our feebleness.
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All the Creatures tell it vs, which haue 〈 ◊ 〉 senium: as of all things there is a maturitie, All the Creatures tell it us, which have 〈 ◊ 〉 senium: as of all things there is a maturity,
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so of life which is old age:
so of life which is old age:
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the long liued trees haue their age of decaying, nay, the glorious piles of building, (••ately Sepulchers of Charitie) grow old, the graues are buried in their dust,
the long lived trees have their age of decaying, nay, the glorious piles of building, (••ately Sepulchers of Charity) grow old, the graves Are buried in their dust,
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and monuments by some esteemed the onely suruiuers of their families, are entombed in obliuion: I haue not yet said all;
and monuments by Some esteemed the only survivers of their families, Are entombed in oblivion: I have not yet said all;
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Death himselfe that meagre Sarcophagus, greedie st••ueling, hauing deuo•red all like Time, shall ea•e himsel•e and die of Famine:
Death himself that meager Sarcophagus, greedy st••ueling, having deuo•red all like Time, shall ea•e himsel•e and die of Famine:
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The last enemie that shall be destroyed is Death. No lesson in the World more taught, lesse learned: The last enemy that shall be destroyed is Death. No Lesson in the World more taught, less learned:
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though God, experience, paines, Death, nay though the earth euery day opening her mouth to recei•e others, tell vs our turne is neere:
though God, experience, pains, Death, nay though the earth every day opening her Mouth to recei•e Others, tell us our turn is near:
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yet we liue as if we belee•ed it not.
yet we live as if we belee•ed it not.
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The first vse cryeth to the Old man, Whilest it is called to day, if ye heare his voice •arden not your hearts. The First use Cries to the Old man, Whilst it is called to day, if you hear his voice •arden not your hearts.
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Sleepe not without Oyle in your lamps, the Bridegroome is at the doore.
Sleep not without Oil in your lamps, the Bridegroom is At the door.
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The second commeth from the vnhappie old men, crying to the yong as Diu•s from hell, lest they also come into this place:
The second comes from the unhappy old men, crying to the young as Diu•s from hell, lest they also come into this place:
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the young say of this lesson as the high P•iests to Iudas, What is it to vs? at least as the lewes in Hagge 1. 2. concerning the repairing the Temple, The time is not yet come:
the young say of this Lesson as the high P•iests to Iudas, What is it to us? At least as the lewes in Hag 1. 2. Concerning the repairing the Temple, The time is not yet come:
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or with him in the Comedian, How vniust is it that our fathers would haue vs, iam iam, Ecel•s 11. 9. Matui• sias senex. a pueris ilico nasci senes:
or with him in the Comedian, How unjust is it that our Father's would have us, iam iam, Ecel•s 11. 9. Matui• sias senex. a pueris ilico Nasci senes:
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reioyce O young man in thy youth, and let thine heart cheere thee, walke in the waies of thine heart.
rejoice Oh young man in thy youth, and let thine heart cheer thee, walk in the ways of thine heart.
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But the foundation of a comfortable old age is layed in youth: in faire weather we fit our houses against raine:
But the Foundation of a comfortable old age is laid in youth: in fair weather we fit our houses against rain:
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mode••tion must be learned berimes, the best prouision for age; therefore God saith, Remember thy Creator in the daies of thy youth: mode••tion must be learned berhymes, the best provision for age; Therefore God Says, remember thy Creator in the days of thy youth:
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He knew the danger of the euill daies, how vnapt they are for reformation, and how deceitfull old age is ▪ it stealeth on with a slie foot, maketh no noyse, giueth no warning, thou shalt perceiue it come before than spy it comm•ng;
He knew the danger of the evil days, how unapt they Are for Reformation, and how deceitful old age is ▪ it steals on with a sly foot, makes no noise, gives no warning, thou shalt perceive it come before than spy it comm•ng;
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youth flyeth as it seemeth to approach:
youth flies as it seems to approach:
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age creep•th like Gideon through the dark to the Madi•nites, mantled with night and steepe, clouded with pleasures and businesse,
age creep•th like gideon through the dark to the Madi•nites, mantled with night and steep, clouded with pleasures and business,
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and when it seemeth farre off, it layeth hand on vs:
and when it seems Far off, it Layeth hand on us:
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so (as God said to Ephraim) gray haires are vpon vs, and we know not. so (as God said to Ephraim) grey hairs Are upon us, and we know not.
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This is the reason why we ha•e so many youthfull old men, C•ildren of age, before wee haue put off our youthfull mind•;
This is the reason why we ha•e so many youthful old men, C•ildren of age, before we have put off our youthful mind•;
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comm•th Time and casteth her hoarie rob• ouer our deca•ed b•dies.
comm•th Time and Cast her hoary rob• over our deca•ed b•dies.
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Some thinke the time wil make it owne prouision, but our yeares passe by vs like swift stream•s,
some think the time will make it own provision, but our Years pass by us like swift stream•s,
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as the swee•e streames by Tan•alus, of which we taste no more then our fore-sight taketh vp;
as the swee•e streams by Tan•alus, of which we taste no more then our foresight Takes up;
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therefore esteeme no time well spent, which will nothing benefit thine age.
Therefore esteem no time well spent, which will nothing benefit thine age.
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Some thinke it a soone learned lesson, but their time will enforce them to know, it is no easie step from the broad pathes of sensualitie, to the wayes of righteousnesse:
some think it a soon learned Lesson, but their time will enforce them to know, it is no easy step from the broad paths of sensuality, to the ways of righteousness:
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wee cannot presently bee made good old men, we must not hope to sleepe young, like Epimenides in the fable, and to rise vp old.
we cannot presently be made good old men, we must not hope to sleep young, like Epimenides in the fable, and to rise up old.
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It is a wonder to finde a fruitfull age following a vicious youth:
It is a wonder to find a fruitful age following a vicious youth:
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we haue little hope of the Autumne, where the Spring promised not so much as Blossomes:
we have little hope of the Autumn, where the Spring promised not so much as Blossoms:
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I deny not, but that God (to whom all things are possible which he will) can fill the vallies of Moab, when no raine is seene;
I deny not, but that God (to whom all things Are possible which he will) can fill the valleys of Moab, when no rain is seen;
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can change a leprous soule, as Moses hand by putting againe into his bosome;
can change a leprous soul, as Moses hand by putting again into his bosom;
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but it is a fearefull practise to tempt God with expectation of miracles, whilst we neglect the ordinarie meanes.
but it is a fearful practice to tempt God with expectation of Miracles, while we neglect the ordinary means.
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Improue thy youth therefore, for age stealeth on, or if futures moue thee not, looke vpon thy present danger:
Improve thy youth Therefore, for age steals on, or if futures move thee not, look upon thy present danger:
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youth is neere error, it is the age of error, (and happy man whose errors die with his youth:) there are a thousand false tongued Hienaes call vpon it, millions of Sirens to distract it:
youth is near error, it is the age of error, (and happy man whose errors die with his youth:) there Are a thousand false tongued Hienaes call upon it, millions of Sirens to distract it:
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Sinne fitteth like Salomons Curtizan, readie at euery corner of the streete to fall vpon the young mans necke;
Sin fits like Solomon's Courtesan, ready At every corner of the street to fallen upon the young men neck;
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•elling of peace offerings, oportunitie and fill of pleasures with which she allureth.
•elling of peace offerings, opportunity and fill of pleasures with which she Allureth.
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There are many enemies to grace, but none more to be feared then they which fight within vs against vs:
There Are many enemies to grace, but none more to be feared then they which fight within us against us:
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how dangerous is then the estate of youth? Besides all other enemies, it hath it selfe the greatest enemy to it selfe, it selfe being a contemner of others counsaile, and de•titute o• it owne (without which they are like helmlesse Ships in the waues of that age) they loue no vnbought wisedome;
how dangerous is then the estate of youth? Beside all other enemies, it hath it self the greatest enemy to it self, it self being a contemner of Others counsel, and de•titute o• it own (without which they Are like helmless Ships in the waves of that age) they love no unbought Wisdom;
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therefore they are like the inferiour orbes, how euer they are euery day carried about by the primum mobile, yet they will go their owne courses. Therefore they Are like the inferior orbs, how ever they Are every day carried about by the primum mobile, yet they will go their own courses.
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Therefore I may say as Zenophon, of the youth which watched about the Pre•orie, his age seemeth to need most care;
Therefore I may say as Zenophon, of the youth which watched about the Pre•orie, his age seems to need most care;
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S••han is ambitious of the hearts of young men, and though euerie age be fruitfull of euill, yet none more then youth.
S••han is ambitious of the hearts of young men, and though every age be fruitful of evil, yet none more then youth.
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The yong man had need to haue continuall counsell, others good a•uice in their hearts, is like fire in greene wood, it must bee followed with continuall breaths,
The young man had need to have continual counsel, Others good a•uice in their hearts, is like fire in green wood, it must be followed with continual breathes,
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or it will goe out againe;
or it will go out again;
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and their owne good motions are commonly like sicke mens hunger, often a false appetite, seldome continuing.
and their own good motions Are commonly like sick men's hunger, often a false appetite, seldom Continuing.
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To conclude, age is comming, and the day shall haue enough with his owne griefe: if thou loade it with sinne, that leaden talent, with excesses, lu•ts, wicked habits of youth, (which deliuer an out-worne strengthlesse bodie to old age) it must needes (as Iacob said of his 〈 ◊ 〉 ) couch downe betweene two burthens, sinne and infirmitie. Pre•ent the euil betimes:
To conclude, age is coming, and the day shall have enough with his own grief: if thou load it with sin, that leaden talon, with Excesses, lu•ts, wicked habits of youth, (which deliver an outworn strengthless body to old age) it must needs (as Iacob said of his 〈 ◊ 〉) couch down between two burdens, sin and infirmity. Pre•ent the evil betimes:
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bee an happie old man in thy yo•th, as some are vnhappy young in their age.
be an happy old man in thy yo•th, as Some Are unhappy young in their age.
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Thou wilt say, I am not sure to be old:
Thou wilt say, I am not sure to be old:
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admit that old age may be preuented with Death, Death hath a royall prerogatiue, and is preuented with nothing;
admit that old age may be prevented with Death, Death hath a royal prerogative, and is prevented with nothing;
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if thou wilt not prouide for vncertaine old age, prouide •or certaine death.
if thou wilt not provide for uncertain old age, provide •or certain death.
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There was no Manna found 〈 ◊ 〉 the Sabbath, but on the other sixe daies there was found pro•ision for the seuenth day.
There was no Manna found 〈 ◊ 〉 the Sabbath, but on the other sixe days there was found pro•ision for the Seventh day.
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After death commeth the eternall Sabbath, then will be no time for prouision: thou art yet in the flower of thy youth;
After death comes the Eternal Sabbath, then will be no time for provision: thou art yet in the flower of thy youth;
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gather such store that thou maist crown thine hoarie haires, for the hoarie head is a Crowne of glorie when it is found in the way of righteousnesse.
gather such store that thou Mayest crown thine hoary hairs, for the hoary head is a Crown of glory when it is found in the Way of righteousness.
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I am at the waies end, the reward, the Crowne of glorie commeth next to hand,
I am At the ways end, the reward, the Crown of glory comes next to hand,
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whether wee vnderstand our Crowne importing a reward, as it is vsed, for that the Conquerers were crowned,
whither we understand our Crown importing a reward, as it is used, for that the Conquerors were crowned,
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as a reward of their victorious labour, as 2. Tim. 2. 5. or if wee take it for an ornament,
as a reward of their victorious labour, as 2. Tim. 2. 5. or if we take it for an ornament,
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as Prou. 4. 9. or for abounding fulnesse, such as euen compasse•h euerie part, as Psal. 64. 11. it will reach vs this lesson:
as Prou. 4. 9. or for abounding fullness, such as even compasse•h every part, as Psalm 64. 11. it will reach us this Lesson:
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The old age of a good man is full of comfort and honour, it reneweth as it •adeth,
The old age of a good man is full of Comfort and honour, it Reneweth as it •adeth,
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as it loseth the blossomes of youth, it findeth a Crowne of dignitie, abundance of dignitie, which euen like a crowne compasseth euery part.
as it loses the blossoms of youth, it finds a Crown of dignity, abundance of dignity, which even like a crown Compasseth every part.
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This point well learned, would first, better nurture those despisers of the aged, who haue learned of the wicked children of Bethel, to mocke the aged;
This point well learned, would First, better nurture those despisers of the aged, who have learned of the wicked children of Bethel, to mock the aged;
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or (as if they had taken vp the inhumane custome of the Massage•es, and Berbuces ) with vnreuerent vsage, to eare vp their aged Parents, whom God commandeth them to honour.
or (as if they had taken up the inhumane custom of the Massage•es, and Berbuces) with unreverent usage, to ear up their aged Parents, whom God commands them to honour.
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Secondly, it would comfort the aged, if they knew the dignitie of their age, and that it is a Crowne of glorie, which consisteth in the benefits and blessings which God giueth them by their age,
Secondly, it would Comfort the aged, if they knew the dignity of their age, and that it is a Crown of glory, which Consisteth in the benefits and blessings which God gives them by their age,
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for their age, and at the end of their age:
for their age, and At the end of their age:
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of which I will speake in order, if you will first consider with mee these six things which seem to make old age vnhappy.
of which I will speak in order, if you will First Consider with me these six things which seem to make old age unhappy.
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Some are troubled, for their beauties decay in age;
some Are troubled, for their beauty's decay in age;
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they may learne a worthy saying of a most vnworthy Iulian: It is a shame for the wise to be ambitious of his bodies praise, since hee hath a soule:
they may Learn a worthy saying of a most unworthy Iulian: It is a shame for the wise to be ambitious of his bodies praise, since he hath a soul:
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beautie is fading, a fraile good, vnworthy a wise mans care in possessing, or sorrow in losing.
beauty is fading, a frail good, unworthy a wise men care in possessing, or sorrow in losing.
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Secondly, for that it is full of infirmities: but they which so obiect, doe more properly blame the disease, then age.
Secondly, for that it is full of infirmities: but they which so Object, do more properly blame the disease, then age.
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To these I only say, if thou art good, thine infirmities cannot make thee vnhappy.
To these I only say, if thou art good, thine infirmities cannot make thee unhappy.
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Thirdly, for that age like Delilah, cutteth off our strength as we sleep in her lap;
Thirdly, for that age like Delilah, cutteth off our strength as we sleep in her lap;
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leauing old men like Mercuries, which they painted without hands & feete, vnapt for imployment: but it is neither strength of old men, nor counsell of young which is expected: leaving old men like Mercuries, which they painted without hands & feet, unapt for employment: but it is neither strength of old men, nor counsel of young which is expected:
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happy state where yong mens armes, and old mens counsel preuaile.
happy state where young men's arms, and old men's counsel prevail.
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When Soph•cles sonnes before their time, enquired into their fathers yeres, he repeated to the Iudges the verses he was making,
When Soph•cles Sons before their time, inquired into their Father's Years, he repeated to the Judges the Verses he was making,
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for which he was iudged able still to manage his affaires: greatest a•chiuements are not managed so much by strength as wisedome.
for which he was judged able still to manage his affairs: greatest a•chiuements Are not managed so much by strength as Wisdom.
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But who so weake that c•nnot serue God? Remember that thou art subordinately borne for thy Countrey, thy friends, thy selfe, but primarily for Gods seruice.
But who so weak that c•nnot serve God? remember that thou art subordinately born for thy Country, thy Friends, thy self, but primarily for God's service.
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Fourthly, because it 〈 ◊ 〉 pleasures: but since we want to our opinion, onely what we desire;
Fourthly, Because it 〈 ◊ 〉 pleasures: but since we want to our opinion, only what we desire;
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that fault is not in age, but euill appe•••e of things at least not seasonable; and to reason, nothing is properly wanting which is not numerable among things necessarily good.
that fault is not in age, but evil appe•••e of things At least not seasonable; and to reason, nothing is properly wanting which is not numerable among things necessarily good.
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Want of abundan• riches, or youil full pleasure, are improper, and abusiue speeches; for one we should say, want of a mind not coueto•s;
Want of abundan• riches, or youil full pleasure, Are improper, and abusive Speeches; for one we should say, want of a mind not coueto•s;
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for •he other, want of temperance, though with some diff•rence:
for •he other, want of temperance, though with Some diff•rence:
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abundance may be more happily enioyed then desired, (all may possesse, none may be co•••ous) but pleasures are for the most part more happily desired then enioyed.
abundance may be more happily enjoyed then desired, (all may possess, none may be co•••ous) but pleasures Are for the most part more happily desired then enjoyed.
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For they like one Zoroastres, laugh at their birth, but like all others borne & dying, end with sorrow:
For they like one Zoroaster, laugh At their birth, but like all Others born & dying, end with sorrow:
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pleasure is counsels foe, reasons snare, and the wits tyrannicall master; it is the deuils grand-factor, the baite to couer the hooks of sinne;
pleasure is Counsels foe, Reasons snare, and the wits tyrannical master; it is the Devils grand-factor, the bait to cover the hooks of sin;
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the sweete mortall poyson which drieth the veines, and enfeebleth the sinewes of vertue:
the sweet Mortal poison which drieth the Veins, and enfeebleth the sinews of virtue:
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no wonder if Marcus Curius wished his enemies giuen to pleasure, he knew suchidefendants vnhappy, next them against whom death fighteth with his double armour, the Sword, and Famine.
no wonder if Marcus Curious wished his enemies given to pleasure, he knew suchidefendants unhappy, next them against whom death fights with his double armour, the Sword, and Famine.
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Happy age then which taketh 〈 ◊ 〉 which would make vs more vnhappy, which maketh vs lesse desirous of that which wee should not desire:
Happy age then which Takes 〈 ◊ 〉 which would make us more unhappy, which makes us less desirous of that which we should not desire:
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so many are the mischiefes which this bewitching Siren conueieth to the hart through the senses, that many may auow that which Appius Clau•ius said (when he heard the ouerthrow which Pyrrh•s gaue the Romans ) Before I grieued that I was blind,
so many Are the mischiefs which this bewitching Siren conveyeth to the heart through the Senses, that many may avow that which Appius Clau•ius said (when he herd the overthrow which Pyrrh•s gave the Romans) Before I grieved that I was blind,
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but now I wish me deafe also:
but now I wish me deaf also:
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not to speake of the miseries of these euill times, which seem to pron•ūce the deafe happier thē their hearers, I dare conclude, that the damned haue experience hereof, it had bin better for them to haue bin blind and deafe, then to haue their pleasures in this 〈 ◊ 〉, changed for eternall torments in hell.
not to speak of the misery's of these evil times, which seem to pron•unce the deaf Happier them their hearers, I Dare conclude, that the damned have experience hereof, it had been better for them to have been blind and deaf, then to have their pleasures in this 〈 ◊ 〉, changed for Eternal torments in hell.
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Fiftly, that which some obiect, the aged are froward, petish, hasty, malicious, dispraising the present, praising the ages past, selfe-opinioned, forgetfull,
Fifty, that which Some Object, the aged Are froward, petish, hasty, malicious, dispraising the present, praising the ages past, self-opinioned, forgetful,
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and the like, is not our ages fault but ours:
and the like, is not our ages fault but ours:
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that it is talkatiue, he well confessed and excused who said, I thanke mine age which made me lesse intemperate though more talkatiue:
that it is talkative, he well confessed and excused who said, I thank mine age which made me less intemperate though more talkative:
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young men blame the aged for speaking much when their owne eares itch to be running out into their tongues,
young men blame the aged for speaking much when their own ears itch to be running out into their tongues,
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or when they heare their iust reproofes: the speaker maketh discourses long or short. I neuer heard a wiseman speake too much, or a foole too little.
or when they hear their just reproofs: the speaker makes discourses long or short. I never herd a Wiseman speak too much, or a fool too little.
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Lastly, some therefore esteeme old age vnhappy, because it is neere death:
Lastly, Some Therefore esteem old age unhappy, Because it is near death:
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these may as iustly think al the life wretched, of which no part is far from death:
these may as justly think all the life wretched, of which no part is Far from death:
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and if this life be but a shadow of true life, then hee that hath most to spend of an vncertaine life, is neerer 〈 ◊ 〉 euill to be feared,
and if this life be but a shadow of true life, then he that hath most to spend of an uncertain life, is nearer 〈 ◊ 〉 evil to be feared,
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then the aged, who as he is in probability neerer death, so in truth is he neerer the beginning of a true and eternall life.
then the aged, who as he is in probability nearer death, so in truth is he nearer the beginning of a true and Eternal life.
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Opposite to these seeming euils, are sixe reall benefits, whereof God giueth the first foure by our age;
Opposite to these seeming evils, Are sixe real benefits, whereof God gives the First foure by our age;
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the fift, for our age that is with man, the last at the end of our age:
the fift, for our age that is with man, the last At the end of our age:
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and these are like sixe pretious Iewels set in this crowne of glorie, dignifying a righteous old man.
and these Are like sixe precious Jewels Set in this crown of glory, dignifying a righteous old man.
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The first is wisedome, the beauty and vigor of the mind.
The First is Wisdom, the beauty and vigor of the mind.
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The ancient heathen pourtrayed out our ages with the same colours and pensill, which now opinion worketh with:
The ancient heathen portrayed out our ages with the same colours and pencil, which now opinion works with:
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making thē like Nebuchadnezzars Image, an head of gold, breast of siluer, the last par• mixed with Iron & clay.
making them like Nebuchadnezar's Image, an head of gold, breast of silver, the last par• mixed with Iron & clay.
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But the word of God doth otherwise describe, youth an age of errour and folly, but old age the last golden part, a crown of dig•ity.
But the word of God does otherwise describe, youth an age of error and folly, but old age the last golden part, a crown of dig•ity.
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Some may truly say, it is more easie and common to be old then wise: I must borrow his forme of speaking;
some may truly say, it is more easy and Common to be old then wise: I must borrow his Form of speaking;
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If Sophocles, no doter, if a doter, no Sophocles: if any be this blessed old man, he is wise,
If Sophocles, no doter, if a doter, no Sophocles: if any be this blessed old man, he is wise,
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if not wise, not this righteous old man; as will appeare in the last part.
if not wise, not this righteous old man; as will appear in the last part.
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What thē if these wrincles are the monuments of thy beauties ruine and decay? yet in those furrowes experience hath sowed wisdome.
What them if these wrinkles Are the monuments of thy beauty's ruin and decay? yet in those furrows experience hath sowed Wisdom.
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The spring is louely for hopes, but the autumne for fruits:
The spring is lovely for hope's, but the autumn for fruits:
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the glory of yong men is their strength, Prou. 20. 29. and the beauty of old men is the gray head. There is beauty for beauty:
the glory of young men is their strength, Prou. 20. 29. and the beauty of old men is the grey head. There is beauty for beauty:
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but as God hath giuen the flower of our life to adorne our youth, otherwise full of deformities of mind,
but as God hath given the flower of our life to adorn our youth, otherwise full of deformities of mind,
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so hath he giuen the fruit of wisedome, the late comlinesse of mind to honor age, else full of infirmities:
so hath he given the fruit of Wisdom, the late comeliness of mind to honour age, Else full of infirmities:
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NONLATINALPHABET age is the flowre of wisedome, or rather wisdome is the fruit of age; as if God made this age amends with greatest excellency of mind:
age is the flower of Wisdom, or rather Wisdom is the fruit of age; as if God made this age amends with greatest excellency of mind:
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not to tell of the aged necessitie of aged experience, to the happy being of a State, where like the contrarie motions of the heauens, Rehoboams yong States-men are to be moderated by the aged:
not to tell of the aged necessity of aged experience, to the happy being of a State, where like the contrary motions of the heavens, Rehoboams young Statesmen Are to be moderated by the aged:
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nor of the miserie of that Common weale, where Princes are children, where those young Phaetons obtaine power, to set the world on fire.
nor of the misery of that Common weal, where Princes Are children, where those young Phaetons obtain power, to Set the world on fire.
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I may easily say, it is the helme of the minde, and age bringeth that maturitie which maketh wisedome a skilfull Pilot, which in the yong, at best is but in Theorie, in hope.
I may Easily say, it is the helm of the mind, and age brings that maturity which makes Wisdom a skilful Pilot, which in the young, At best is but in Theory, in hope.
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The second is, age maketh vs abandon many noysome affectiōs which loaded our youth, as the storm forced Ionahs Mariners to cast their wares ouerboard:
The second is, age makes us abandon many noisome affections which loaded our youth, as the storm forced Jonahs Mariners to cast their wares overboard:
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when once we haue receiued the sentence of death in our selues, we do without much difficultie, cast off the care of vain delights.
when once we have received the sentence of death in our selves, we do without much difficulty, cast off the care of vain delights.
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Barzillai (who liued in a more holy age) re•used the prefermēts of Da•ids court:Barzillai (who lived in a more holy age) re•used the preferments of Da•ids court:
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How long haue I to liue? I am this day eightie years old: How long have I to live? I am this day Eighty Years old:
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can I heare any more the voyce of singing? Let thy seruant turne againe, that I may die in mine owne cittie. can I hear any more the voice of singing? Let thy servant turn again, that I may die in mine own City.
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He remembred prouision was then to be made which could floate aloft vpon a ship-wracked broken bodie.
He remembered provision was then to be made which could float aloft upon a shipwrecked broken body.
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It is a world to see the vaine opinions of some men, they would lay violent hands on vnconquered nature, It is a world to see the vain opinions of Some men, they would lay violent hands on unconquered nature,
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and be yong againe, so their age the onely desired thing they hate: their desire of youth in age is but a second childishnesse of the old;
and be young again, so their age the only desired thing they hate: their desire of youth in age is but a second childishness of the old;
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there being nothing more vnreasonable, then to loathe that state and age to which with wishes and feare of failing we haue attained:
there being nothing more unreasonable, then to loathe that state and age to which with wishes and Fear of failing we have attained:
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and why? forsooth they want those pleasures which attended their youth. It is true, Sathan giueth the yong man pleasures freely:
and why? forsooth they want those pleasures which attended their youth. It is true, Sathan gives the young man pleasures freely:
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but as the reuengefull Selymus bestowed these farmes on his Ianizaries, that he might sequester thē to the slaughter;
but as the revengeful Selimus bestowed these farms on his Janizaries, that he might sequester them to the slaughter;
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which dangers the good mans age teacheth him to loathe:
which dangers the good men age Teaches him to loathe:
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which falling vpon the delights of giddy youth like Pythagoras on the company of drunkards, biddeth the Musitians change the harmony, & sing a sadder note;
which falling upon the delights of giddy youth like Pythagoras on the company of drunkards, bids the Musicians change the harmony, & sing a sadder note;
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at which becomming sober, they cast off their garlands, and are ashamed of their folly.
At which becoming Sobrium, they cast off their garlands, and Are ashamed of their folly.
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Doest thou then blame thine age for disburdening thy mind of eui•s? Recount thine age, number thine errors,
Dost thou then blame thine age for disburdening thy mind of eui•s? Recount thine age, number thine errors,
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and thou wilt bee ashamed of that thou hast beene:
and thou wilt be ashamed of that thou hast been:
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as the starres vanish at the fight of the Sunne, so do our foolish delights at the rising and approach of true wisedome shewing vs some light of the ioyes of heauen.
as the Stars vanish At the fight of the Sun, so do our foolish delights At the rising and approach of true Wisdom showing us Some Light of the Joys of heaven.
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Age taketh not away, but changeth the delights, giuing true for false; reall for seeming; blessed for dangerous, pleasures:
Age Takes not away, but changes the delights, giving true for false; real for seeming; blessed for dangerous, pleasures:
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I will dismisse this age as Iacob his Asher, with this blessing, it shall giue pleasures for a king:
I will dismiss this age as Iacob his Asher, with this blessing, it shall give pleasures for a King:
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the greatest and most solid delights. The third is a willingnes to die;
the greatest and most solid delights. The third is a willingness to die;
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for we die not all at once, but part after part decaying, giueth vs an easie passage.
for we die not all At once, but part After part decaying, gives us an easy passage.
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The old man departs as out of an Inne the yong is pulled out of his house:
The old man departs as out of an Inn the young is pulled out of his house:
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the yong dieth as fire quenched with water violently, the old man like a lampe burnt out.
the young Dieth as fire quenched with water violently, the old man like a lamp burned out.
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The fourth is a neerer view of the most blessed estate of heauen: doubtles God reserueth the greatest comforts for this greatest triall:
The fourth is a nearer view of the most blessed estate of heaven: doubtless God reserveth the greatest comforts for this greatest trial:
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the neerer death the more the righteous man is sensible of heauen:
the nearer death the more the righteous man is sensible of heaven:
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therefore how euer in his trials, he be toffed betwixt feare & hope, like Iacob at the report of his deare Iosephs life, yet whē he seeth the charets ready to carry him away,
Therefore how ever in his trials, he be toffed betwixt Fear & hope, like Iacob At the report of his deer Joseph's life, yet when he sees the charets ready to carry him away,
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then his spirit reuiueth: as he said of his Bethel, so may I of this last age, it is the gate of heauē, it is our Nebo frō whēce we take a view of the holy lād to which like wearied pilgrims we are entring:
then his Spirit reviveth: as he said of his Bethel, so may I of this last age, it is the gate of heaven, it is our Nebo from whence we take a view of the holy land to which like wearied pilgrim's we Are entering:
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these are foure benefits which God giues vs by age: the 5. he giues for, or in respect of age, that is, honor amōg men.
these Are foure benefits which God gives us by age: the 5. he gives for, or in respect of age, that is, honour among men.
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As the law makes a diadem the signe of honor & maiesty, so God by nature makes the hoary head a crown of dignity.
As the law makes a diadem the Signen of honour & majesty, so God by nature makes the hoary head a crown of dignity.
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Therefore the Greeks do aptly expresse age and honour by the like word they had their Presbytery, the Magistracy so named of the Roman Senate was so called of age:
Therefore the Greeks do aptly express age and honour by the like word they had their Presbytery, the Magistracy so nam of the Roman Senate was so called of age:
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the Iewes Sanhed•im were elders of the people: so is the last part of a holy crown of life dignity. the Iewes Sanhed•im were Elders of the people: so is the last part of a holy crown of life dignity.
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Thou wilt say, thou hast not thine honor. Wonder not, thou liuest amongst men, of whom God receiueth not what they owe.
Thou wilt say, thou hast not thine honour. Wonder not, thou Livest among men, of whom God receiveth not what they owe.
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When the old man at the Olympikes could finde no place to rest him, but with some disrepect was p•ssed from one to another, comming to the Lacedemo•ians men & children stood vp and gaue him place:
When the old man At the Olympikes could find no place to rest him, but with Some disrespect was p•ssed from one to Another, coming to the Lacedemo•ians men & children stood up and gave him place:
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which al applauding, the old man wept, saying, Alas that al Greece knoweth goodnesse, but the Lacedemo•ians onely practise it.
which all applauding, the old man wept, saying, Alas that all Greece Knoweth Goodness, but the Lacedemo•ians only practise it.
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All know how God commands to honor the aged, but of the godly I may say as Lysander of Sparta, It is the most honourable house for age:
All know how God commands to honour the aged, but of the godly I may say as Lysander of Sparta, It is the most honourable house for age:
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they giue it the best entertainment.
they give it the best entertainment.
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The last is the dignity which God giueth at the end of a righteous age, a glorious and eternall life.
The last is the dignity which God gives At the end of a righteous age, a glorious and Eternal life.
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They perish not which sleepe with the Lord, they are like Moses bush not consuming though they seeme on fire 〈 ◊ 〉 dying in death, their life remaines whose 〈 ◊ 〉 remaines:
They perish not which sleep with the Lord, they Are like Moses bush not consuming though they seem on fire 〈 ◊ 〉 dying in death, their life remains whose 〈 ◊ 〉 remains:
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so that in their death their 〈 ◊ 〉 is rather ended then their life. Their corruptible state being changed for a most honorable:
so that in their death their 〈 ◊ 〉 is rather ended then their life. Their corruptible state being changed for a most honourable:
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I will say of the poore decayed temple the old mans bodie, as Z•rubbabel Hag. 2. 4. 5. Who is left that saw this house in her first glory? and how doe yee see 〈 ◊ 〉 now? is it not in your eyes in comp•rison of it as nothing? yet now be of good courage — yet a little while — and I will fill this house with glory, the glory of this shall be greater then the first.
I will say of the poor decayed temple the old men body, as Z•rubbabel Hag. 2. 4. 5. Who is left that saw this house in her First glory? and how do ye see 〈 ◊ 〉 now? is it not in your eyes in comp•rison of it as nothing? yet now be of good courage — yet a little while — and I will fill this house with glory, the glory of this shall be greater then the First.
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The glory of youth is but hope of glorie in age, and this shall farre excell it:
The glory of youth is but hope of glory in age, and this shall Far excel it:
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but herein consis•eth the greatest glory of the aged, They are neere the crowne of life in the kingdome of glory.
but herein consis•eth the greatest glory of the aged, They Are near the crown of life in the Kingdom of glory.
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The end of the first Sermon
The end of the First Sermon
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THE SECOND SERMON. If it be found in the way of righteousnesse.
THE SECOND SERMON. If it be found in the Way of righteousness.
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WE haue surueyed the last part of mans earthly pilgrimage, and viewed the dignitie belonging to the aged,
WE have surveyed the last part of men earthly pilgrimage, and viewed the dignity belonging to the aged,
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if their age bee found in the way of righteousnesse:
if their age be found in the Way of righteousness:
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to finde may signifie either to attaine, as Prou. 4. 22. or to exist and be,
to find may signify either to attain, as Prou. 4. 22. or to exist and be,
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as 〈 ◊ 〉 8. or to afflict and iudge Psal. 21. 8. So 〈 … 〉 follow this sense we shall discouer the All-〈 … 〉 of iustice, finding out all the wayes of man:
as 〈 ◊ 〉 8. or to afflict and judge Psalm 21. 8. So 〈 … 〉 follow this sense we shall discover the All-〈 … 〉 of Justice, finding out all the ways of man:
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it is the Epilogue to Solomons Ecclesiastes:
it is the Epilogue to Solomons Ecclesiastes:
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God will bring ••ery worke to iudgement, with euery secret thing whether it be good or euill. God will bring ••ery work to judgement, with every secret thing whither it be good or evil.
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How euer our workes seeme to vs, God pondereth the spiri••t he Ancients of Israel may be secret idolaters,
How ever our works seem to us, God pondereth the spiri••t he Ancients of Israel may be secret Idolaters,
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but he that searcheth Ierusalem with a light, euen God, vnto whose eyes all things are open, shall discouer it.
but he that Searches Ierusalem with a Light, even God, unto whose eyes all things Are open, shall discover it.
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Dauid well knew that God spyed out all his pathes, and that if he enclined to any euill, the Lo•d would finde it out, who saw the secrets of the heart.
David well knew that God spied out all his paths, and that if he inclined to any evil, the Lo•d would find it out, who saw the secrets of the heart.
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By three discoueries God manifesteth himself a present beholder of all the wayes of man. First, more immediately smiting the conscience, with a dreadfull apprehension of his presence:
By three discoveries God manifesteth himself a present beholder of all the ways of man. First, more immediately smiting the conscience, with a dreadful apprehension of his presence:
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which commeth as Iesus to Magdale• before present, but after making his presence knowne;
which comes as Iesus to Magdale• before present, but After making his presence known;
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opening the eye of the soule, awakening the conscience to behold the eye of God looking on vs:
opening the eye of the soul, awakening the conscience to behold the eye of God looking on us:
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which falling on the heart like some dreadfull light from heauen, siniteth downe some like Paul bound for Damascus, that hee may raise them:
which falling on the heart like Some dreadful Light from heaven, siniteth down Some like Paul bound for Damascus, that he may raise them:
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openeth others eies and discouereth the iudgement, standing like the Angell before Balaam in a narrow way with his sword drawne in his hand:
Openeth Others eyes and Discovereth the judgement, standing like the Angel before balaam in a narrow Way with his sword drawn in his hand:
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or like the fingers of an hand writing on Belshazzars wall, loosing his ioynts, and striking him with a cold shaking at the sight of this sentence, thou art weighed in the ballance, and FOVND too light.
or like the fingers of an hand writing on Belshazzars wall, losing his Joints, and striking him with a cold shaking At the sighed of this sentence, thou art weighed in the balance, and FOUND too Light.
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So God found Iudas conscience, though a little while he enioyed the price of blood,
So God found Iudas conscience, though a little while he enjoyed the price of blood,
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yet presently his conscience is found, and he confesseth I haue sinned in betraying innocent blood.
yet presently his conscience is found, and he Confesses I have sinned in betraying innocent blood.
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Cain was sicke of the same disease, & whilst none pursued him, his conscience told him, who euer found him would slay him.Cain was sick of the same disease, & while none pursued him, his conscience told him, who ever found him would slay him.
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Whē Aristubolus had murdered his brother, and starued his mother:
When Aristubolus had murdered his brother, and starved his mother:
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his conscience was found, and he could neuer get those bloody staines out of his minde, till with extremitie of feare and griefe ', his bowels perishing he cast vp blood, which casually throwne down where his brothers was not yet washed out, to the amazement of the spectators drew out this desperate confession of a wounded conscience:
his conscience was found, and he could never get those bloody stains out of his mind, till with extremity of Fear and grief ', his bowels perishing he cast up blood, which casually thrown down where his Brother's was not yet washed out, to the amazement of the spectators drew out this desperate Confessi of a wounded conscience:
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There was no hope, I should conceale my wicked deeds, frō the great light of God. There was no hope, I should conceal my wicked Deeds, from the great Light of God.
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Such is the violēce o• these E•nas, fires of hel, by the breath of God set on fire in the reprobates conscience, that he that hath concealed it all his life, hath often beene compelled at his death to vtter it to his shame.
Such is the violence o• these E•nas, fires of hell, by the breath of God Set on fire in the Reprobates conscience, that he that hath concealed it all his life, hath often been compelled At his death to utter it to his shame.
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God heareth the secret parly of the heart; hee heard Moses prayer vnspoken.
God hears the secret parley of the heart; he herd Moses prayer unspoken.
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The tonglesse Creatures speake in his eares, the voyce of Abels blood cried to God, the stones cry out of the wall in the oppressors house.
The tongueless Creatures speak in his ears, the voice of Abel's blood cried to God, the stones cry out of the wall in the Oppressors's house.
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Hath blood a voyce? can senslesse creatures speake? or doeth this intimate God a present Seer of euery action, in all more certainly informed then if the Creatures could tell.
Hath blood a voice? can senseless creatures speak? or doth this intimate God a present Seer of every actium, in all more Certainly informed then if the Creatures could tell.
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Much more doeth he heare a thousand witnesses crying in a sinners conscience, in which all the world at the iudgement shall reade the crimes written with a pen of Iron.
Much more doth he hear a thousand Witnesses crying in a Sinners conscience, in which all the world At the judgement shall read the crimes written with a pen of Iron.
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Lucian wittily feigned in his Menippus, that certaine shadowes attending our bodies in this life, accused vs to the infernal powers.Lucian wittily feigned in his Menippus, that certain shadows attending our bodies in this life, accused us to the infernal Powers.
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Our conscience is that shadow which (when the light of God hath found vs) wee cannot outrunne.
Our conscience is that shadow which (when the Light of God hath found us) we cannot outrun.
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Euery one hath such a register, a witnes a iudge, a seuere reuenger in his own bosome.
Every one hath such a register, a witness a judge, a severe revenger in his own bosom.
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Therfore (saith Ambrose ) if a man be alone, let him bee more ashamed for his owne conscience, and rather stand in awe of himselfe present then a thousand others:
Therefore (Says Ambrose) if a man be alone, let him be more ashamed for his own conscience, and rather stand in awe of himself present then a thousand Others:
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for all the world may be deceiued in thee, but thy conscience will speake the truth.
for all the world may be deceived in thee, but thy conscience will speak the truth.
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God findeth out good men in their errors, but as the stranger yong Ioseph, to direct him in his way to repentance:
God finds out good men in their errors, but as the stranger young Ioseph, to Direct him in his Way to Repentance:
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the sinner Luc. 7. long hid her workes of darkenesse, yet being found she watred Christs feete with teares.
the sinner Luke 7. long hid her works of darkness, yet being found she watered Christ feet with tears.
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Peter denyed and forswore his Master: but when Iesus looked backe, and found his conscience, he went out and wept bitterly.Peter denied and forswore his Master: but when Iesus looked back, and found his conscience, he went out and wept bitterly.
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The second discouery is by the word preached:
The second discovery is by the word preached:
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some thinke the word finds not the reprobate, but it is euer mightie in operation, sharper then a two edged sword,
Some think the word finds not the Reprobate, but it is ever mighty in operation, sharper then a two edged sword,
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and entreth through, euen vnto the diuiding asunder of the soule; it is powerfull to harden and conuict the conscience of the rebellious.
and entereth through, even unto the dividing asunder of the soul; it is powerful to harden and convict the conscience of the rebellious.
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Dauid heard the parable, but till God by the ministry of Nathan commeth to a neerer application & findeth him, he giueth sentence as on another man: David herd the parable, but till God by the Ministry of Nathan comes to a nearer application & finds him, he gives sentence as on Another man:
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When the Iewes heard Peter, their hearts were pricked:
When the Iewes herd Peter, their hearts were pricked:
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God had discouered their waies to them, then they begin to conceiue a dreadfull presence of God,
God had discovered their ways to them, then they begin to conceive a dreadful presence of God,
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and the miserable estate they were in.
and the miserable estate they were in.
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It is no wonder though we haue for a time Adams thickets to run into, strange Labyrinths and excuses to hide vs in,
It is no wonder though we have for a time Adams thickets to run into, strange Labyrinths and excuses to hide us in,
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so that the word findeth vs not, but when God will finde vs:
so that the word finds us not, but when God will find us:
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hee that being God and man did often find the hearts of his hearers, often answered as to their minds which spake, will by the same spirit direct the prophesie to our consciences:
he that being God and man did often find the hearts of his hearers, often answered as to their minds which spoke, will by the same Spirit Direct the prophesy to our Consciences:
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and howeuer opinion, securitie, or wandring thoughts haue bard vppe the doores of our hearts,
and however opinion, security, or wandering thoughts have barred up the doors of our hearts,
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when God will enter to finde vs, they shall flie open like the Prison doores before the Angell.
when God will enter to find us, they shall fly open like the Prison doors before the Angel.
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The third discouery of mans waies is by iudgement.
The third discovery of men ways is by judgement.
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Ionah fled from God, and was embarked for Tarshish, & when God found him hee confessed his sin. Jonah fled from God, and was embarked for Tarshish, & when God found him he confessed his since.
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Many yeeres Iosephs brethren hid their mischieuous practise against poore Ioseph, but at the sight & first appearance of affliction, they confesse, We haue sinned against our brother, in that we saw the anguish of his soule when he besought vs,
Many Years Joseph's brothers hid their mischievous practice against poor Ioseph, but At the sighed & First appearance of affliction, they confess, We have sinned against our brother, in that we saw the anguish of his soul when he besought us,
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and we would no• heare him: and again to Ioseph, God hath •ound out the wickednes of thy seruants. and we would no• hear him: and again to Ioseph, God hath •ound out the wickedness of thy Servants.
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Achan had buried his theft, but who can hide from God, who being in euerie place, leaueth none secure for the wicked? God findeth him out by lot. achan had buried his theft, but who can hide from God, who being in every place, Leaveth none secure for the wicked? God finds him out by lot.
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Ahab changed his apparell when he entred into the battell, but God singled him out, the arrow found him betwixt the ioynts of his armour.Ahab changed his apparel when he entered into the battle, but God singled him out, the arrow found him betwixt the Joints of his armour.
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How often doth God finde out the adul•erer with shame and pouertie? if perhaps he escape both these,
How often does God find out the adul•erer with shame and poverty? if perhaps he escape both these,
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yet rotrennesse sendeth, ' as Ioab after Abner, and smiteth him vnder the fifth ribbe: how euer hee hide, God will finde him.
yet rotrennesse sends, ' as Ioab After Abner, and smites him under the fifth rib: how ever he hide, God will find him.
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I need not added to your experience any relatiō of the discouery of murthers, & oppressions, the iniuries like Saules Amalekitish cattell, neuer ceasing crying till the crime be found out.
I need not added to your experience any Relation of the discovery of murders, & oppressions, the injuries like Saul's Amalekiteish cattle, never ceasing crying till the crime be found out.
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But how euer God let the sinner goe in this life, his iudgements shall finde him in that to come.
But how ever God let the sinner go in this life, his Judgments shall find him in that to come.
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This were enough to teach the sober minded to keepe a good conscience, and to lay the word to heart,
This were enough to teach the Sobrium minded to keep a good conscience, and to lay the word to heart,
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and pull off the false visours of hypocrisie, thou must not thinke to goe a way which God seeth not:
and pull off the false visors of hypocrisy, thou must not think to go a Way which God sees not:
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it is true, neither shall any thing bee found which thou hast not done, (there is no cup in B•niamins sacke) neither any thing hidde which thou hast done:
it is true, neither shall any thing be found which thou hast not done, (there is no cup in B•niamins sack) neither any thing hid which thou hast done:
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If thou doe well, Gen. 4. 7. shalt thou not be accepted? Will hee not crowne thee? And if thou doest not well, sinne lyeth at the doore. If thou do well, Gen. 4. 7. shalt thou not be accepted? Will he not crown thee? And if thou dost not well, sin lies At the door.
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Sinne shall hunt the wicked person to destruction: sinnes like Acteons dogges, pursue their Masters to the death.
Sin shall hunt the wicked person to destruction: Sins like Acteons Dogs, pursue their Masters to the death.
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If •hou wert to deale with man, thou mightst call thy temporizing in Religion policie, thy Oppression prouidence, thy Luxury mirth, thy M•lice austeri•ie, thy Profanenesse wit, thy lasciulous talke, sa••tnesse; thy wantonnesse, comitie; thy lying, equiuocating; thy symonie, gratitude;
If •hou Wertenberg to deal with man, thou Mightest call thy temporizing in Religion policy, thy Oppression providence, thy Luxury mirth, thy M•lice austeri•ie, thy Profaneness wit, thy lasciulous talk, sa••tnesse; thy wantonness, comity; thy lying, equivocating; thy simony, gratitude;
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but none of these shifts and disguises wil auaile thee: it is God which shall iudge thee according to thy waies.
but none of these shifts and disguises will avail thee: it is God which shall judge thee according to thy ways.
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There is but one path to heauen, the way of righteousnesse in which the blessed are found, which is my last part. The old man is honorable:
There is but one path to heaven, the Way of righteousness in which the blessed Are found, which is my last part. The old man is honourable:
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but where shall I finde the man? there are many of yeares, but few honorably old;
but where shall I find the man? there Are many of Years, but few honorably old;
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they are not gray haires and wrincles, which beget a reuerent esteeme with man, much lesse the Crowne of glorie with God.
they Are not grey hairs and wrinkles, which beget a reverent esteem with man, much less the Crown of glory with God.
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There is a young old man, as there are some old young men: he a childe at an hundred yeares, these old with few.
There is a young old man, as there Are Some old young men: he a child At an hundred Years, these old with few.
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Honor is due to the aged, not to all, but to the righteous: to all other their gray haires are the displayed banners of Gods iudgment, a Crowne, but a Crowne of thornes;
Honour is due to the aged, not to all, but to the righteous: to all other their grey hairs Are the displayed banners of God's judgement, a Crown, but a Crown of thorns;
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which teacheth vs, that the onely way to an honorable and comfortable old age, is an holy life:
which Teaches us, that the only Way to an honourable and comfortable old age, is an holy life:
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the promises of a blessed age are to the righteous. And by the Prophet he saith;
the promises of a blessed age Are to the righteous. And by the Prophet he Says;
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There shall be no more a childe of daies, nor an old man that hath not filled his daies; There shall be no more a child of days, nor an old man that hath not filled his days;
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for he that is an hundred yeeres old shall die as a yong man, but the sinners being an hundred yeeres old shall be accursed. for he that is an hundred Years old shall die as a young man, but the Sinners being an hundred Years old shall be accursed.
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And of Elies family, he saith; There should not be an old man for euer:
And of Ely's family, he Says; There should not be an old man for ever:
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and to the wicked hee threatneth a trembling heart, and a sorrowfull mind, • life hanging before them, feare both night and day, without assurance of life.
and to the wicked he threatens a trembling heart, and a sorrowful mind, • life hanging before them, Fear both night and day, without assurance of life.
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The vngodly shall not liue out halfe his daies:
The ungodly shall not live out half his days:
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therefore S. Peter saith, If a man long after li•e, and would faine see good daies, let him refraine his tongue, eschew euill ▪ and doe good.
Therefore S. Peter Says, If a man long After li•e, and would feign see good days, let him refrain his tongue, eschew evil ▪ and do good.
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There is no meanes to obtaine a comfortable old age, but by this narrow way of righteousnesse. There are two waies; the one rough, but straite;
There is no means to obtain a comfortable old age, but by this narrow Way of righteousness. There Are two ways; the one rough, but strait;
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the other easie, but like the rocke at Massada, a snaky way full of turnings, and narrow in the end: in these are contrarie leaders;
the other easy, but like the rock At Masada, a snaky Way full of turnings, and narrow in the end: in these Are contrary leaders;
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the Deuill saith, as Abner to Asahel, Turne thee either to the right hand or to the left, God saith, Make straight steps vnto your feete:
the devil Says, as Abner to Ashahel, Turn thee either to the right hand or to the left, God Says, Make straight steps unto your feet:
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there is but one short and strait line betwixt two limits:
there is but one short and strait line betwixt two Limits:
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And they who carrie the Arke of Gods Couenant in their breasts, goe like the Philistims kine to Bethshemesh, in one path, turning neither to the right hand nor to the left:
And they who carry the Ark of God's Covenant in their breasts, go like the philistines kine to Bethshemesh, in one path, turning neither to the right hand nor to the left:
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though continually expressing fraile affections, of returning & deuiation. There are that blame their age as full of inconueniences;
though continually expressing frail affections, of returning & deviation. There Are that blame their age as full of inconveniences;
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but the •ruth is, it is onely sinne which maketh them vnhappie.
but the •ruth is, it is only sin which makes them unhappy.
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As Esau said of his brother, so may we of sinne, it tooke away our birth-right,
As Esau said of his brother, so may we of sin, it took away our birthright,
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and it will also haue our blessing:
and it will also have our blessing:
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was it not iustly called a deceiuer? Esaus teares must be our tutors, hee sought the blessing, but too late.
was it not justly called a deceiver? Esaus tears must be our tutors, he sought the blessing, but too late.
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There are many Arguments to perswade the old man to this way of righteousnesse. First, let this haue the first place:
There Are many Arguments to persuade the old man to this Way of righteousness. First, let this have the First place:
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all other comforts in this winter of life are striken dumb:
all other comforts in this winter of life Are stricken dumb:
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as Lamech •aid of his Noah, this shall comfort vs concerning our worke and labour of our hands.
as Lamech •aid of his Noah, this shall Comfort us Concerning our work and labour of our hands.
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The wise man cōpareth the ioy of the wicked to a light which sh•ll soone be put out,
The wise man compareth the joy of the wicked to a Light which sh•ll soon be put out,
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but the reioycing of the righteous is like the light which shineth more and more t• a •erfect day.
but the rejoicing of the righteous is like the Light which shines more and more t• a •erfect day.
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Many are the dreams of foolish men: some trust their beautie shall last to comfort them;
Many Are the dreams of foolish men: Some trust their beauty shall last to Comfort them;
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which flower withereth in the hand of the most charie possessor:
which flower withereth in the hand of the most chary possessor:
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the flowers are mans short-liued tutors, telling him all flesh is grasse, and the beauty thereof as the fading flower:
the flowers Are men short-lived tutors, telling him all Flesh is grass, and the beauty thereof as the fading flower:
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the most louely face is subiect to wrincles, those loathed characters of age, despised sepulchers of beautie:
the most lovely face is Subject to wrinkles, those loathed characters of age, despised sepulchers of beauty:
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sole vertue can beautifie old age, which onely waxeth young and fresh with yeares.
sole virtue can beautify old age, which only Waxes young and fresh with Years.
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Some trust to strength, therefore keep a carefull diet, that it may serue them in their age,
some trust to strength, Therefore keep a careful diet, that it may serve them in their age,
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but it is a slender fortresse which will not hold out the assault of few daies sicknesse:
but it is a slender fortress which will not hold out the assault of few days sickness:
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perhaps some are so strong that they come to fourescore yeares;
perhaps Some Are so strong that they come to fourescore Years;
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but then nature commeth like an instant Credi•rix, if we presently pay not the life we owe, either she serueth her execution on our senses,
but then nature comes like an instant Credi•rix, if we presently pay not the life we owe, either she serveth her execution on our Senses,
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or taketh pledges, our legs, our hands, our eies, part after part. Vertue onely hath an immunity and groweth not lame with age.
or Takes pledges, our legs, our hands, our eyes, part After part. Virtue only hath an immunity and grows not lame with age.
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Some of the Cynicks opinion, that there is nothing more wretched, then a poore old man, leane only to the deceitfull staffe of wealth:
some of the Cynics opinion, that there is nothing more wretched, then a poor old man, lean only to the deceitful staff of wealth:
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but righteousnesse is the Iacobs staffe;
but righteousness is the Iacobs staff;
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though it be all the wealth we carie in our iourney, we shall returne rich in the Lord: though it be all the wealth we carry in our journey, we shall return rich in the Lord:
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but riches are but like Elishaes staffe in Gehazies hand, in vaine sent before to reuiew age, our second childhood.
but riches Are but like Elisha's staff in Gehazies hand, in vain sent before to review age, our second childhood.
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Others hope to improue their age to an happy state by humane reason, but with much industrie haue only shot arrowes at the stars,
Others hope to improve their age to an happy state by humane reason, but with much industry have only shot arrows At the Stars,
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& sounded deep to touch Nept•ne; al their precepts prouing but desperate conclusions, miserable cōforters: their opinions placing selfe-murderers in their supposed happinesse.
& sounded deep to touch Nept•ne; all their Precepts proving but desperate conclusions, miserable Comforters: their opinions placing self-murderers in their supposed happiness.
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I grant, their reasons like sleepy potions may an afflicted mind for a time, the best of them being as merrie company to bring vs before the Iudge, by which the way may seeme shortned, but the doome nothing lightned.
I grant, their Reasons like sleepy potions may an afflicted mind for a time, the best of them being as merry company to bring us before the Judge, by which the Way may seem shortened, but the doom nothing lightened.
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In these or the like waies there is a Crowne: but as Seleucus said of his, If any knew the miseries which belonged to it,
In these or the like ways there is a Crown: but as Seleucus said of his, If any knew the misery's which belonged to it,
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and how heauy it is, he would not take it vp if he found it in the way.
and how heavy it is, he would not take it up if he found it in the Way.
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Of all such I may say as Paul, They haue all gone out of the way, destruction and vnhappinesse are in their way,
Of all such I may say as Paul, They have all gone out of the Way, destruction and unhappiness Are in their Way,
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and the way of peace haue they not knowen. Many yeres once told, can no waies comfort a foolish old age:and the Way of peace have they not known. Many Years once told, can no ways Comfort a foolish old age:
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but the conscience of a well spent life, is an happy possession. Secondly, there is no other meanes to be honorable before God and good men.
but the conscience of a well spent life, is an happy possession. Secondly, there is no other means to be honourable before God and good men.
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It is true, the godlesse Americans honour the Deuill, wicked men will idoll the vngodly. For a time the rough garment may couer the wickednesse of an old Prophet:
It is true, the godless Americans honour the devil, wicked men will idol the ungodly. For a time the rough garment may cover the wickedness of an old Prophet:
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perhaps sinne may be folded vp in the large robes, and in the large pleates of Magistracy:
perhaps sin may be folded up in the large robes, and in the large pleats of Magistracy:
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but then God will at the last, if he find any such, brand them with finall confusion:
but then God will At the last, if he find any such, brand them with final confusion:
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and howeuer they shined like glorious lights (whilst feare and obseruance awed the vulgar) yet they shall at last goe out, with an ill-sauouring snuffe,
and however they shined like glorious lights (while Fear and observance awed the Vulgar) yet they shall At last go out, with an ill-sauouring snuff,
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and Death shall freely confesse what they are, though life dissembled what they were. Time is a slow speaker of the Great, but it will once tell all.
and Death shall freely confess what they Are, though life dissembled what they were. Time is a slow speaker of the Great, but it will once tell all.
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Dishonor not thou thy gray haires, if thou wouldst haue others honour them: as Epaminondas answered the Thebanes, when the Arcadians would haue them winter in their Cittie:
Dishonour not thou thy grey hairs, if thou Wouldst have Others honour them: as Epaminondas answered the Thebans, when the Arcadians would have them winter in their city:
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Now the Arcadians admire vs wintering in the field, what honour would they giue vs if they should see vs •itting by their fire? Young men deseruedly honour the aged for their temperance and moderation;
Now the Arcadians admire us wintering in the field, what honour would they give us if they should see us •itting by their fire? Young men deservedly honour the aged for their temperance and moderation;
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but if they see them sitting by their fire of luxurie, drunkennesse, and wantonnesse, how should they •euerence them? Wouldst thou haue thy gray haires honoured? do thou first honour them with the Crowne of dignitie.
but if they see them sitting by their fire of luxury, Drunkenness, and wantonness, how should they •euerence them? Wouldst thou have thy grey hairs honoured? do thou First honour them with the Crown of dignity.
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It is a meere mockerie for a boyish mind to be suited in the colours of age:
It is a mere mockery for a boyish mind to be suited in the colours of age:
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old age is a Crowne of dignitie, but if the old will NONLATINALPHABET hee shall be but a child of yeares,
old age is a Crown of dignity, but if the old will he shall be but a child of Years,
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and God will make his old age most despised. Thirdly, old mens evill examples are double sins.
and God will make his old age most despised. Thirdly, old men's evil Examples Are double Sins.
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As the Ephesians had three degrees in their presbytery: the first were learners; the second, practisers; the third, teachers;
As the Ephesians had three Degrees in their presbytery: the First were learners; the second, practisers; the third, Teachers;
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so are there in our ages; the last must be a teaching age: to teach 〈 ◊ 〉 continencie it auaileth much, to see how old men liue;
so Are there in our ages; the last must be a teaching age: to teach 〈 ◊ 〉 continency it avails much, to see how old men live;
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example is a powerfull Rhetoricke in any, but in old men, in Princes, it hath an hundred tongues:
Exampl is a powerful Rhetoric in any, but in old men, in Princes, it hath an hundred tongues:
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D•e any of the rulers or Pharises beleeue in him? example of the Honorable, and Elders speaketh with authority:D•e any of the Rulers or Pharisees believe in him? Exampl of the Honourable, and Elders speaks with Authority:
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the more to blame they which abuse it to make others fall, whereas they should be examples to the flocke of Christ:
the more to blame they which abuse it to make Others fallen, whereas they should be Examples to the flock of christ:
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Hast thou not seen what the a•cients of the house of Israel do in the dark? Therefore Gods wrath was k••dled, it aggrauated the fault that they were Elders.Hast thou not seen what the a•cients of the house of Israel do in the dark? Therefore God's wrath was k••dled, it aggravated the fault that they were Elders.
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Some thinke if they be rigid censurers of the yong, it is enough;
some think if they be rigid censurers of the young, it is enough;
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but see thou giue good example, remember thouart old, & many yonger eies deriue their libertie of sinning from thine intemperance.
but see thou give good Exampl, Remember Thou art old, & many younger eyes derive their liberty of sinning from thine intemperance.
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Fourthly, there is nothing in the world more wretched then a vicious old man: who in a diseased bodie hath a more corrupted soule.
Fourthly, there is nothing in the world more wretched then a vicious old man: who in a diseased body hath a more corrupted soul.
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The Heathen said wel, We must not burden old age, alreadie ouer loaden with miseries. Some men may say, Peccatum reuixit, ego autem intery:
The Heathen said well, We must not burden old age, already over loaded with misery's. some men may say, Peccatum reuixit, ego autem intery:
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the more they grow, the more youthfull their sinne.
the more they grow, the more youthful their sin.
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And among all, that dropsie of the soule, the disease of age, Couetousnesse maketh an old man vnhappie, at euen burieth him aliue in the earth: And among all, that dropsy of the soul, the disease of age, Covetousness makes an old man unhappy, At even burieth him alive in the earth:
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Sathan hath his variable Porters to watch at the doores of this world; at our comming in, he fetteth his faire sweete-singing hand-maids, those are pleasures:
Sathan hath his variable Porters to watch At the doors of this world; At our coming in, he fetteth his fair sweet-singing handmaids, those Are pleasures:
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at our going out, standeth his eager long-fingered Groome, Couetousnesse, to attend our age, which commeth (like and enuious Philisti•, to Isaacs Well,) with his earth to fill vp our hearts:
At our going out, Stands his eager long-fingered Groom, Covetousness, to attend our age, which comes (like and envious Philisti•, to Isaacs Well,) with his earth to fill up our hearts:
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you shall haue many men, how carelesse soeuer they haue beene in their youth, yet in their age their thoughts are fixed on the world,
you shall have many men, how careless soever they have been in their youth, yet in their age their thoughts Are fixed on the world,
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as Archimedes on his Geometricall Tables;
as Archimedes on his Geometrical Tables;
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when his seruants pulled him vp to eate, and had annointed him, he pourtraied his workes vpon his oylie bodie. when his Servants pulled him up to eat, and had anointed him, he portrayed his works upon his oily body.
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Heare they, pray they, if you could open their heart, you might see the picture of the world sitting like Silenus Image in the broken stone:
Hear they, pray they, if you could open their heart, you might see the picture of the world sitting like Silenus Image in the broken stone:
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therefore, though Couetousnesse be the roote of all euill, yet it is like Iosephus Baaras, it is death to pull it vp, it is rooted in the heart. Therefore, though Covetousness be the root of all evil, yet it is like Iosephus Baaras, it is death to pull it up, it is rooted in the heart.
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All the best riches are but a viaticum, enough is vsefull, too much a burden: good men vse the world as if they vsed it not;
All the best riches Are but a viaticum, enough is useful, too much a burden: good men use the world as if they used it not;
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as Plinies Cranes about to flie ouer the Seas, take vp stones in their feete,
as Plinies Cranes about to fly over the Seas, take up stones in their feet,
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and sand in their throat, to giue them weight against the winde, and as they came neere the land, they by little and little, cast them downe,
and sand in their throat, to give them weight against the wind, and as they Come near the land, they by little and little, cast them down,
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so lightning themselues, that the desired shoare seeth the last stone, not taken away, but let fall;
so lightning themselves, that the desired shore sees the last stone, not taken away, but let fallen;
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So the Children of God take vp the care of riches to serue them in their life,
So the Children of God take up the care of riches to serve them in their life,
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but as they come neerer their desired rest, they more and more disburthen themselues. What old mens Couetousnesse meaneth, I know not;
but as they come nearer their desired rest, they more and more disburthen themselves. What old men's Covetousness means, I know not;
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why they should be so carefull for this nothing, so nothing carefull for the life to come, there is no reason.
why they should be so careful for this nothing, so nothing careful for the life to come, there is no reason.
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In the reserued Manna of euery day there was a Worme, saue onely that which was laied vp for the Sabbath:
In the reserved Manna of every day there was a Worm, save only that which was laid up for the Sabbath:
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that which thou laiest vp for the eternall rest, shall not perish, what euer else thou storest vp shall bee lost,
that which thou laiest up for the Eternal rest, shall not perish, what ever Else thou storest up shall be lost,
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and thou canst carrie nothing with thee. Saladin would therefore haue his exequies thus solemnized:
and thou Canst carry nothing with thee. Saladin would Therefore have his exequies thus solemnized:
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a shirt fastned to the point of a lance, in fashion of a banner, and a Priest going before, crying, Saladin Conquer our of the East, of all the greatnesse and riches he had in this life, carrieth not with him after his death, any thing more then this shirt.
a shirt fastened to the point of a lance, in fashion of a banner, and a Priest going before, crying, Saladin Conquer our of the East, of all the greatness and riches he had in this life, Carrieth not with him After his death, any thing more then this shirt.
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If there could be any excuse for the couetous, the yong man had most rightto it.
If there could be any excuse for the covetous, the young man had most rightto it.
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Couetousnesse is vaine in any, but in the old it is most vnseasonable:
Covetousness is vain in any, but in the old it is most unseasonable:
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as Elisha said to Gebaza, Is this a time to take money, and to receiue garments,
as Elisha said to Gebaza, Is this a time to take money, and to receive garments,
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and Olines, and vineyards, and sheep and oxe•? What, wilt thou lay hold on the world with a dying hand? with one leg in the graue? what more foolish then to take vp more prouision for the iourney, by how much lesse thou hast to go? which bringeth me vpon my next Motiue.and Olines, and vineyards, and sheep and oxe•? What, wilt thou lay hold on the world with a dying hand? with one leg in the graven? what more foolish then to take up more provision for the journey, by how much less thou hast to go? which brings me upon my next Motive.
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Thou hast now but a little time to watch, and the Bridegroome will come: Sleepe not without Oyle in thy Lampe.
Thou hast now but a little time to watch, and the Bridegroom will come: Sleep not without Oil in thy Lamp.
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The Deuill faith as one to the Cynicke, Se•exes, quiesce, Master fauour thy selfe:
The devil faith as one to the Cynic, Se•exes, quiesce, Master favour thy self:
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but he answered well, If I were running in a race, should I slacken my pace towards the end,
but he answered well, If I were running in a raze, should I slacken my pace towards the end,
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and not rather hasten it? Be zealous, it is but a little while, and thou shalt be crowned.
and not rather hasten it? Be zealous, it is but a little while, and thou shalt be crowned.
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Sixtly, thine age hath placed thee like Aaron in the campe of Israel, betwixt the liuing and the dead.
Sixty, thine age hath placed thee like Aaron in the camp of Israel, betwixt the living and the dead.
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There is nothing more to be admired, then a wicked old man, who being placed at the doore of the world, neuer looketh out,
There is nothing more to be admired, then a wicked old man, who being placed At the door of the world, never looks out,
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albeit a thousand forerunners continually cry, The Iudge is at the doore. Seuenthly, the old man hath many remembrancers:
albeit a thousand forerunners continually cry, The Judge is At the door. Seuenthly, the old man hath many remembrancers:
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when the sense of death with varieties of infirmities, when thy dim eyes, thy 〈 ◊ 〉 legges, thy trembling ioynt•, thy staffe in thine hand, thy gray haires, all together preach vnto thee the Epilogue of dying Iacobs Sermon to his Sonnes ( I am readie to be gathered to my Fathers,) it is impossible for thee to forger (except thou wi•• not remember) thine end.
when the sense of death with varieties of infirmities, when thy dim eyes, thy 〈 ◊ 〉 legs, thy trembling ioynt•, thy staff in thine hand, thy grey hairs, all together preach unto thee the Epilogue of dying Iacobs Sermon to his Sons (I am ready to be gathered to my Father's,) it is impossible for thee to forger (except thou wi•• not Remember) thine end.
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Hast thou forgotten the insuries done thee? Hast thou forgotten thy debtours? If thou hast, thou maist the better remember God:
Hast thou forgotten the insuries done thee? Hast thou forgotten thy debtors? If thou hast, thou Mayest the better Remember God:
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Death hath three Nancioes, chance, 〈 ◊ 〉 it, and old age; Death hath three Nancioes, chance, 〈 ◊ 〉 it, and old age;
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these runne like Ahazi•es Captaines ouer fifties, to Eliah on Carmel; if we escape the first, the last bringeth vs downe.
these run like Ahazi•es Captains over fifties, to Elijah on Mount carmel; if we escape the First, the last brings us down.
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The first relleth vs of Deaths ambushments: the second, of the Sable flag displayed; the third of the battle ioyned.
The First relleth us of Death's ambushments: the second, of the Sable flag displayed; the third of the battle joined.
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Infirmitie seemeth to instruct age the second childhood, bending him downeward, as if it sayd, Man behold thy mother, into whose bosome thou art returning for thy long rest.
Infirmity seems to instruct age the second childhood, bending him downward, as if it said, Man behold thy mother, into whose bosom thou art returning for thy long rest.
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But old age full of infirmitie, being the last scene of our life, assureth vs we are neere death.
But old age full of infirmity, being the last scene of our life, assureth us we Are near death.
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Eightly, it is a marke of Gods children to be more fruitfull in age: they are like Plinies Amygdala, more abounding with fruit as more in yeares.
Eighth, it is a mark of God's children to be more fruitful in age: they Are like Plinies Amygdala, more abounding with fruit as more in Years.
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It is a way of righteousnesse, importing, we must not stand still in it: our life is a course, and we must runne, and that strenuously:
It is a Way of righteousness, importing, we must not stand still in it: our life is a course, and we must run, and that strenuously:
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like him which as he passeth, regardeth not rayling, mocking, prayses, disprayses, wife, children, friends, any thing which may hinder him, onely he hastneth for the crowne.
like him which as he passes, Regardeth not railing, mocking, praises, dispraises, wife, children, Friends, any thing which may hinder him, only he hasteneth for the crown.
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Some say, I haue been zealous in my youth, then I fasted, prayed, heard, read: now mine eyes are bad, my hearing sayleth me.
some say, I have been zealous in my youth, then I fasted, prayed, herd, read: now mine eyes Are bad, my hearing saileth me.
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now I must spare my selfe; would God thou wouldst, which onely may be, by liuing vprightly:
now I must spare my self; would God thou Wouldst, which only may be, by living uprightly:
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Tell me not of the old vertues of a former life, God requireth not strength of body, but a zealous heart:
Tell me not of the old Virtues of a former life, God requires not strength of body, but a zealous heart:
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•e loueth not a man like the Indians, gray headed in their youth, waxing blacke in their age.
•e loves not a man like the Indians, grey headed in their youth, waxing black in their age.
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No louer patiently beateth forsaking, if we forsake the good way we w•re in, we must not hope to finde God vniust.
No lover patiently beats forsaking, if we forsake the good Way we w•re in, we must not hope to find God unjust.
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Ninthly, the wicked old man shutteth vp the gate of mercy against himselfe.
Ninthly, the wicked old man shutteth up the gate of mercy against himself.
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How canst thou say, forgiue me the sinnes of my youth, which committest the same in age?
How Canst thou say, forgive me the Sins of my youth, which Committest the same in age?
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Lastly, thou hast lesse excuse for thy sinne, for as much as the sinnes of youth which carryed thee like the man possessed, haue now left thee (at least thine age might haue dispossessed thee of them) if thou fall backe, it sheweth a disposition extremely euill.
Lastly, thou hast less excuse for thy sin, for as much as the Sins of youth which carried thee like the man possessed, have now left thee (At least thine age might have dispossessed thee of them) if thou fallen back, it shows a disposition extremely evil.
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He were a foolish Mariner who hauing, with long wrestling, ouercome the violence of a curst Sea, wh• the storme ceaseth, with a sound Barke and a little way to goe, would put into harbour.
He were a foolish Mariner who having, with long wrestling, overcome the violence of a cursed Sea, wh• the storm ceases, with a found Bark and a little Way to go, would put into harbour.
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In youth our minde is sick of a thousand diseases, it is more found in age:
In youth our mind is sick of a thousand diseases, it is more found in age:
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therefore when our youth like Ionah throwne out and swallowed vp of that vast bellied monster Age, which must render it againe to a better life, our masterlesse affections inclined,
Therefore when our youth like Jonah thrown out and swallowed up of that vast bellied monster Age, which must render it again to a better life, our masterless affections inclined,
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then to giue ouer the combate against sinne, is, I say not like a foolish and lasie Poet in extreme actu deficere, to •aile in his last act,
then to give over the combat against sin, is, I say not like a foolish and lazy Poet in extreme Acts deficere, to •aile in his last act,
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but to depart before the day, before wee haue the blessing.
but to depart before the day, before we have the blessing.
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Giue me leaue to say, wherefore being freed (not from ceremonies, but from those tyrannous masters intemperance and lusts) do ye returne againe to those beggerly rudiments of youth those nastie vomits of sinne cast out?
Give me leave to say, Wherefore being freed (not from ceremonies, but from those tyrannous Masters intemperance and Lustiest) do you return again to those beggarly rudiments of youth those nasty vomits of sin cast out?
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Some man may say, none can be perfect here:
some man may say, none can be perfect Here:
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it is true, wee are now but in the way of righteousnesse, tending to, not yet attaining perfection.
it is true, we Are now but in the Way of righteousness, tending to, not yet attaining perfection.
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I account not (saith Paul) that I have attained. Blessed is he that hath not stood in the way of sinners:I account not (Says Paul) that I have attained. Blessed is he that hath not stood in the Way of Sinners:
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that is, hath not long lingered in the path of destruction.
that is, hath not long lingered in the path of destruction.
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What if thou goe but slowly? If thou wrestle with Iacob, though thou come halting off, let him not goe before he blesse thee, who giueth strength to those who follow him. Beginnings of goodnesse are hardest.
What if thou go but slowly? If thou wrestle with Iacob, though thou come halting off, let him not go before he bless thee, who gives strength to those who follow him. Beginnings of Goodness Are Hardest.
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But yet as the Angell said to Gideon, Goe on in this thy might, if thou haue well begunne:
But yet as the Angel said to gideon, Go on in this thy might, if thou have well begun:
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if not, thinke not any age too late to learne, it is no shame to amend;
if not, think not any age too late to Learn, it is no shame to amend;
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neither too late to repent in this life. Blessed is that man whose errors die young;
neither too late to Repent in this life. Blessed is that man whose errors die young;
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but if they are growne old, blessed is that man, which euen vnder the stroke of death conuerteth:
but if they Are grown old, blessed is that man, which even under the stroke of death Converts:
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this is the life of repentance, that to come, of reward: this hath labor, that wages: this suffering, that consolation.
this is the life of Repentance, that to come, of reward: this hath labour, that wages: this suffering, that consolation.
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Put not off thy repentance, thou knowest not whether thou shalt find her among the euill daies:
Put not off thy Repentance, thou Knowest not whither thou shalt find her among the evil days:
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neither despaire, then is a time of despaire when the gate is shut, yet the trial lasteth, yet the crowne hangeth:
neither despair, then is a time of despair when the gate is shut, yet the trial lasteth, yet the crown hangs:
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remember •hou art in the way, so run that thou maist obtaine this blessed crowne of glory, in,
Remember •hou art in the Way, so run that thou Mayest obtain this blessed crown of glory, in,
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and at the end of a righteous old Age. This Ibis, by reason shee feedeth on Serpents, hath a poysonous breath in her youth,
and At the end of a righteous old Age. This Ibis, by reason she feeds on Serpents, hath a poisonous breath in her youth,
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but hauing wasted those foule and venomous parts, in her age shee giueth a sweete and wholesome odour:
but having wasted those foul and venomous parts, in her age she gives a sweet and wholesome odour:
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thou hast breathed thy soules poyson in thine youth, words proceeding from an infected heart,
thou hast breathed thy Souls poison in thine youth, words proceeding from an infected heart,
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if thou art now this happie Old man, O shew the best part now, let thy speech bee gracions seasoned with the spirit of God, to the vse of edyfying, these are the sweete breaths which God and good men expect in thine Age.
if thou art now this happy Old man, Oh show the best part now, let thy speech be Gracious seasoned with the Spirit of God, to the use of edifying, these Are the sweet breathes which God and good men expect in thine Age.
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I will say all in a word, remember thou art old, become thine Age.
I will say all in a word, Remember thou art old, become thine Age.
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So shalt thou finde thine age like Dianaes Image at Chios, though it seeme sad at thine entrance, it will appeare ioyfull at thy going out:
So shalt thou find thine age like Diana's Image At Chios, though it seem sad At thine Entrance, it will appear joyful At thy going out:
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thy way shall bee like the peoples into the Temple in Ezekiels Vision:
thy Way shall be like the peoples into the Temple in Ezekiel's Vision:
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though thou goe in at the cold Northerne goae of infirtoities, 〈 … 〉 by the South.
though thou go in At the cold Northern goae of infirtoities, 〈 … 〉 by the South.
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Thou 〈 … 〉 sicke, none old;
Thou 〈 … 〉 sick, none old;
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all sh•ll be 〈 ◊ 〉, neuer more to be subiect to the lawes of Time and Age.
all sh•ll be 〈 ◊ 〉, never more to be Subject to the laws of Time and Age.
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Then shall our d•ie and withered 〈 … 〉 •od, florish in the 〈 … 〉 to which bring 〈 … 〉 〈 … 〉 FINIS.
Then shall our d•ie and withered 〈 … 〉 •od, flourish in the 〈 … 〉 to which bring 〈 … 〉 〈 … 〉 FINIS.
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