The redemption of time, or a sermon containing very good remedies for them that haue mis-spent their time shewing how they should redeeme it comfortably. By M.W. Master in Arts.
At the first I reiected it as impertinent, but after a second and more serious view, me thought it was the most fit Scripture that I could make choice of on this occasion.
At the First I rejected it as impertinent, but After a second and more serious view, me Thought it was the most fit Scripture that I could make choice of on this occasion.
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Now in this time wherein time is so lauishly mis-spent, I hope it cannot seeme inconuenient or vntimely, to giue a breefe exhortation concerning the right vse of time.
Now in this time wherein time is so lavishly misspent, I hope it cannot seem inconvenient or untimely, to give a brief exhortation Concerning the right use of time.
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which in it selfe and to a spirituall vnderstanding, is most sound and firme, but to the carnall iudgement of a carnall man, is void of all soundnesse and reason.
which in it self and to a spiritual understanding, is most found and firm, but to the carnal judgement of a carnal man, is void of all soundness and reason.
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Hee meanes that we should vse our greatest care and diligence (euen that which wee would imploy in matters most neerely concerning vs) to win all the time wee possibly can,
He means that we should use our greatest care and diligence (even that which we would employ in matters most nearly Concerning us) to win all the time we possibly can,
His argument to confirme this exhortation, is taken from the contrary (if wee looke on it with a carnall eye, it will seeme in consequent, halting and not able to beare vp the conclusion) It is, because the dayes are euill.
His argument to confirm this exhortation, is taken from the contrary (if we look on it with a carnal eye, it will seem in consequent, halting and not able to bear up the conclusion) It is, Because the days Are evil.
the Apostle would therefore haue the Ephesians, and all other Christians, so much the more industrious, to take all seasons and occasions for the bettering of themselues.
the Apostle would Therefore have the Ephesians, and all other Christians, so much the more Industria, to take all seasons and occasions for the bettering of themselves.
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The world would haue framed a more crooked conclusion from this ground, and haue sayd: because men are so generally and extreemely bad, (for that is noted in saying:
The world would have framed a more crooked conclusion from this ground, and have said: Because men Are so generally and extremely bad, (for that is noted in saying:
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But the Apostle tels vs, that because the vvaies of men are excessiuely disordered, & full of naughtinesse, wee should bestow so much the more paines, that we might not be caried downe the violent streame & deluge of vnsanctified liuing,
But the Apostle tells us, that Because the ways of men Are excessively disordered, & full of naughtiness, we should bestow so much the more pains, that we might not be carried down the violent stream & deluge of unsanctified living,
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but is stuft full of worthy matter, which according (as my weakenesse can attaine) I shall striue to spread beefore your eyes, vnfolding it in such manner as that you may perceiue the things that lay therein closely wrapped vp before.
but is stuffed full of worthy matter, which according (as my weakness can attain) I shall strive to spread before your eyes, unfolding it in such manner as that you may perceive the things that lay therein closely wrapped up before.
This being such a parcell of ware, as if it be wisely bestowed, when it is heedfully gotten, will come in againe with both hands full of profit for recompence of ones paines taken in that behalfe.
This being such a parcel of ware, as if it be wisely bestowed, when it is heedfully got, will come in again with both hands full of profit for recompense of ones pains taken in that behalf.
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which being repeted to the Collossians, as wel as deliuered to these Ephesians) comes with a double charge vpon our minds, to make vs heedful in these bargaines.
which being repeated to the Colossians, as well as Delivered to these Ephesians) comes with a double charge upon our minds, to make us heedful in these bargains.
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and consequents of this heedlesnesse, in regard of taking time, and vsing the fit opportunitie, O (saith hee) if thou hadst euen knowen, at the least in this thy day, those things that pertaine vnto thy peace.
and consequents of this heedlesnesse, in regard of taking time, and using the fit opportunity, Oh (Says he) if thou Hadst even known, At the least in this thy day, those things that pertain unto thy peace.
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but now that thou hast beene all this while wanting to god, he will hereafter be wanting to thee, thou shalt neuer haue any true knowledge of these things,
but now that thou hast been all this while wanting to god, he will hereafter be wanting to thee, thou shalt never have any true knowledge of these things,
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For when wisdome laughes a man to scorn, whither shall he repaire for succour? And to this intent (of husbanding our time well) notable is the saying of the same Apostle in an other place, bidding vs:
For when Wisdom laughs a man to scorn, whither shall he repair for succour? And to this intent (of husbanding our time well) notable is the saying of the same Apostle in an other place, bidding us:
that time must so much the rather bee bestowed in doing good (and then it is redeemed) because we haue no such great store of it, as we do foolishly imagine.
that time must so much the rather be bestowed in doing good (and then it is redeemed) Because we have no such great store of it, as we do foolishly imagine.
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and furthering of his reckoning, not suffring by his will any houre, or minute (more then needes must) to bee layd out in any thing but matters that may fit him for a better life.
and furthering of his reckoning, not suffering by his will any hour, or minute (more then needs must) to be laid out in any thing but matters that may fit him for a better life.
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and ingrosers of this precious ware, which, betwixt them (for the most part) get vp al the houres of mens liues, not suffring the soule to enioy so much as an houre for it owne vse, vpon the best occasion to benefit it selfe.
and ingrosers of this precious ware, which, betwixt them (for the most part) get up all the hours of men's lives, not suffering the soul to enjoy so much as an hour for it own use, upon the best occasion to benefit it self.
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These theeues, when I haue told you their names. I will describe more at large. They bee, first, vaine sports. Secondly, vaine speeches. Thirdly, immoderate sleeping or sluggishnes. Fourthly, vaine thoughts.
These thieves, when I have told you their names. I will describe more At large. They be, First, vain sports. Secondly, vain Speeches. Thirdly, immoderate sleeping or sluggishness. Fourthly, vain thoughts.
and also that tiffling, and womannish disease of curiousnesse in putting on apparrell) for these, I say, it is easie to proue that they do eat vp these good houres, which otherwise would much inrich the soule of man.
and also that tiffling, and womanish disease of curiousness in putting on apparel) for these, I say, it is easy to prove that they do eat up these good hours, which otherwise would much enrich the soul of man.
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Salomon the wisest of meer men that liued since Adam, hath set it downe as a sure rule (that neuer failes, scarce euer admits exception) That hee which loues pastime shall bee poore, and he that loues wine and oyle shal not be rich.
Solomon the Wisest of mere men that lived since Adam, hath Set it down as a sure Rule (that never fails, scarce ever admits exception) That he which loves pastime shall be poor, and he that loves wine and oil shall not be rich.
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If this saying be vnderstood onely of the body it is most true. For these things will make a man extreemly needy in the midst of large possessions, and plentious reuenues.
If this saying be understood only of the body it is most true. For these things will make a man extreemly needy in the midst of large possessions, and plenteous revenues.
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and that comes because hee hath not vsed his time well, by the right imployment whereof he might haue got wealth for his better part, I meane vnto his mind and heart.
and that comes Because he hath not used his time well, by the right employment whereof he might have god wealth for his better part, I mean unto his mind and heart.
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So that there was no time to meditate and thinke on these afflictions wherby God did warne them to repentance and amendment, which is most contrary to this dutie of redeeming the time,
So that there was no time to meditate and think on these afflictions whereby God did warn them to Repentance and amendment, which is most contrary to this duty of redeeming the time,
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And had wee no other proofe then our owne experience in this behalfe, would it not manifestly conuince, that he which desires to redeem the time, must fly these vaine delights & sports? For do we not plainly see what a canker it is in a number of mens liues,
And had we no other proof then our own experience in this behalf, would it not manifestly convince, that he which Desires to Redeem the time, must fly these vain delights & sports? For doe we not plainly see what a canker it is in a number of men's lives,
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or so much fitnes & opportunitie to do good to his soule, as his wise care in cutting of these needlesse recreations (or vexations rather) would haue afforded him? For these vaine pleasures are not alone mischeeuous hinderers of this thrift, in that they consume the very houres thēselues;
or so much fitness & opportunity to do good to his soul, as his wise care in cutting of these needless recreations (or vexations rather) would have afforded him? For these vain pleasures Are not alone mischievous hinderers of this thrift, in that they consume the very hours themselves;
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The Lord allowes a man no sport, though neuer so lawfull in it selfe, vntill such time as his body or mind do stand in neede of it, cheefly when they haue beene busied in some such honest affaires,
The Lord allows a man no sport, though never so lawful in it self, until such time as his body or mind do stand in need of it, chiefly when they have been busied in Some such honest affairs,
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Therefore let not a man beginne the day with play, though neuer so lawfull, vnlesse his body or minde require some necessarie exercise to make it more apt for his calling.
Therefore let not a man begin the day with play, though never so lawful, unless his body or mind require Some necessary exercise to make it more apt for his calling.
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Hee that sets into the day sportingly, shall bee sure to go through it, either lumpishly or sinfully, much more if he spend all the day from morning to night in playing, let it be neuer so much holy day,
He that sets into the day sportingly, shall be sure to go through it, either lumpishly or sinfully, much more if he spend all the day from morning to night in playing, let it be never so much holy day,
then in religious exercises, I meane cheefely priuate religious exercises, I say, it is vtterly vnlawfull to bestow a larger time any day vpon the most lawfull delight,
then in religious exercises, I mean chiefly private religious exercises, I say, it is utterly unlawful to bestow a larger time any day upon the most lawful delight,
You see here commanded to prefer the seeking of heauen before any other thing whatsoeuer, to let that haue the cheef place in our soules and in our liues.
You see Here commanded to prefer the seeking of heaven before any other thing whatsoever, to let that have the chief place in our Souls and in our lives.
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then in those things which doe directly make for the obtayning of eternall life, and that righteousnesse which will bring one thereunto, such as are hearing and reading the word, praying, meditating, examining the heart, conferring, and the like.
then in those things which do directly make for the obtaining of Eternal life, and that righteousness which will bring one thereunto, such as Are hearing and reading the word, praying, meditating, examining the heart, conferring, and the like.
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For if a mans calling lye in bodily works, then the very exercises of religion are a refreshing to his body, in that he doth for the space while they continue desist from his bodily labour (and his calling affords sufficient stirring of the body for health) so that if he be religiously minded,
For if a men calling lie in bodily works, then the very exercises of Religion Are a refreshing to his body, in that he does for the Molle while they continue desist from his bodily labour (and his calling affords sufficient stirring of the body for health) so that if he be religiously minded,
as in other matters content with a little, howsoeuer men seeke excuses by belying her: so that at the least, an equall portion of time must be allotted to God,
as in other matters content with a little, howsoever men seek excuses by belying her: so that At the least, an equal portion of time must be allotted to God,
Therefore let a man measure out the time of sporting, and recreating himselfe, by the time hee takes to pray, to read, to meditate, to sing Psalmes, to confer of good things,
Therefore let a man measure out the time of sporting, and recreating himself, by the time he Takes to pray, to read, to meditate, to sing Psalms, to confer of good things,
or the like, and know that he hath not libertie from God, to imploy ordinarily so much time, neuer to imploy one minute more, in the most vnoffensiue sports,
or the like, and know that he hath not liberty from God, to employ ordinarily so much time, never to employ one minute more, in the most unoffensive sports,
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Not alone then wicked speaking (when one belcheth forth lewd and filthy words) nor slanderous and backbiting talke (when one whispers of his neighbours faults behinde his backe, vttering perhaps also lying reports,
Not alone then wicked speaking (when one belches forth lewd and filthy words) nor slanderous and backbiting talk (when one whispers of his neighbours Faults behind his back, uttering perhaps also lying reports,
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And therefore the Apostle Paul also findes fault with a certaine sort of women that were pratlers, which would goe from house to house twatling and babling out frothy speech, that was good for nothing, which fault he condemnes as a matter something worse then idlenesse,
And Therefore the Apostle Paul also finds fault with a certain sort of women that were prattlers, which would go from house to house twatling and babbling out frothy speech, that was good for nothing, which fault he condemns as a matter something Worse then idleness,
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Such twatling cuts out the heart of good time, for it hath seldome any measure, it creepes by little and little ouer a great part of the day and sometimes of the night.
Such twatling cuts out the heart of good time, for it hath seldom any measure, it creeps by little and little over a great part of the day and sometime of the night.
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How many winter nights doe men suffer themselues to be robbed of by this childish babling? And in the fourth verse of this Chapter, the Apostle forbids foolish speaking & iesting.
How many winter nights do men suffer themselves to be robbed of by this childish babbling? And in the fourth verse of this Chapter, the Apostle forbids foolish speaking & jesting.
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For laughter being a power of Gods creating, and holesome to the body, and therefore lawfull, it cannot bee vnlawfull in a seemely sort, harmlesly to moue laughter by words,
For laughter being a power of God's creating, and wholesome to the body, and Therefore lawful, it cannot be unlawful in a seemly sort, harmlessly to move laughter by words,
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First, let vs make conscience of our words, and of the mouing of our tongue, knowing it to be a necessarie duty that God hath imposed vpon vs to haue our words alwaies gracious,
First, let us make conscience of our words, and of the moving of our tongue, knowing it to be a necessary duty that God hath imposed upon us to have our words always gracious,
so that wee speake nothing but that which may be for some profit, to our owne or others soule or body, being fitly tempered to the present circumstances of time, place, &c. where and when we speake.
so that we speak nothing but that which may be for Some profit, to our own or Others soul or body, being fitly tempered to the present Circumstances of time, place, etc. where and when we speak.
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but also when they be busied about ones honest outward affaires and lawfull calling, this being a great furtherance to Godlinesse that a man know how (and accordingly practise it) to follow his calling with dexteritie and wisdome.
but also when they be busied about ones honest outward affairs and lawful calling, this being a great furtherance to Godliness that a man know how (and accordingly practise it) to follow his calling with dexterity and Wisdom.
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and so spoile him of good seasons, must set it downe as a thing to which his conscience is bound (as well as not to lye, sweare or slander) not to speak one word, whereof hee cannot giue some reason from the good that he doth aime at in speaking of it.
and so spoil him of good seasons, must Set it down as a thing to which his conscience is bound (as well as not to lie, swear or slander) not to speak one word, whereof he cannot give Some reason from the good that he does aim At in speaking of it.
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The want of resoluing the heart thus, causeth many to take libertie to their tongues, (and harmefull libertie it is) and yet to thinke they haue done no harme to themselues in so doing.
The want of resolving the heart thus, Causes many to take liberty to their tongues, (and harmful liberty it is) and yet to think they have done no harm to themselves in so doing.
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for it hath broken Gods commandement & set thy selfe deeper in debt then thou wast before, thou hast one trespasse more to answere for before Gods tribunall, no man shall euer auoide this puddle, that will not be perswaded it is a damnable sin to step into it.
for it hath broken God's Commandment & Set thy self Deeper in debt then thou wast before, thou hast one trespass more to answer for before God's tribunal, no man shall ever avoid this puddle, that will not be persuaded it is a damnable since to step into it.
namely, that it bee vsed as a meanes to quicken our selues or others against some naturall heauines or deadnesse, by which the heart is made vnapt for better conference and other exercises of more profitable vse;
namely, that it be used as a means to quicken our selves or Others against Some natural heaviness or deadness, by which the heart is made unapt for better conference and other exercises of more profitable use;
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and when this effect is brought to passe, that laughter hath scattered the mist of dulnesse from of the heart and minde (or if no such occasion bee offred) then let mirth and naturall laughter giue place to his betters, otherwise comming into a continued custome and should ring out more needefull communication, that takes the name and nature of iesting,
and when this Effect is brought to pass, that laughter hath scattered the missed of dulness from of the heart and mind (or if no such occasion be offered) then let mirth and natural laughter give place to his betters, otherwise coming into a continued custom and should ring out more needful communication, that Takes the name and nature of jesting,
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Now Salomon hath made a most fit descriptiō of a sluggard caught by the wiles of sleep and sloth, setting him out to the life. Prou. 6.9.10.11. Where hee brings him in roming himselfe and rubbing his eyes with an vnwilling hand, vttering broken and sleepy sentences as one not halfe awake.
Now Solomon hath made a most fit description of a sluggard caught by the wiles of sleep and sloth, setting him out to the life. Prou. 6.9.10.11. Where he brings him in roaming himself and rubbing his eyes with an unwilling hand, uttering broken and sleepy sentences as one not half awake.
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as much as some mettall is better then others, and this alwayes for the most part takes away the most precious) yea, it hath one trick as much & more dangerous then the former.
as much as Some mettle is better then Others, and this always for the most part Takes away the most precious) yea, it hath one trick as much & more dangerous then the former.
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& marking those most wholesome exhortations, comforts, reproofes and instructions, which like so many pearles, Gods messenger with a liberall hand according to the pleasure of his Lord, doth scatter amongst men, that who so will may take them vp.
& marking those most wholesome exhortations, comforts, reproofs and instructions, which like so many Pearls, God's Messenger with a liberal hand according to the pleasure of his Lord, does scatter among men, that who so will may take them up.
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Therefore this sleepe, you see, is a most craftie and pernicious deceiuer, and doth with much cunning ouer reach a man, taking from him for the most part the morning time,
Therefore this sleep, you see, is a most crafty and pernicious deceiver, and does with much cunning over reach a man, taking from him for the most part the morning time,
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First, it is not lawfull for any man vppon pretence of leasure from businesse to take more sleep then is required for the strengthning and refreshing of his nature.
First, it is not lawful for any man upon pretence of leisure from business to take more sleep then is required for the strengthening and refreshing of his nature.
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In deed a man may and ought to breake his sleepe, and mynte himselfe in this regard when important businesse, eyther for the soule or body doe presse vpon him,
In deed a man may and ought to break his sleep, and Mynte himself in this regard when important business, either for the soul or body do press upon him,
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so it is a sinne to giue ones selfe to immoderate sleeping or slugging in bed (as our word is, to sleepe compasse) because no vrgent matter doth call him vp.
so it is a sin to give ones self to immoderate sleeping or slugging in Bed (as our word is, to sleep compass) Because no urgent matter does call him up.
But he that takes libertie to laze himselfe and dull his spirits for lacke of vse, shall finde the more hee sleepes, the more he shall be drowsie, till he become a very slaue to his bed, and make sleepe his master.
But he that Takes liberty to laws himself and dull his spirits for lack of use, shall find the more he sleeps, the more he shall be drowsy, till he become a very slave to his Bed, and make sleep his master.
So a healthfull body by confessing it to be his duetie, & (through custome though hard at first) drawing it vnto a nature may haue the morning at command.
So a healthful body by confessing it to be his duty, & (through custom though hard At First) drawing it unto a nature may have the morning At command.
and drinke, and sleepe moderately in the fit season of it, and then striue to quicken himselfe against carnall heauinesse and sorrow, by prayer and meditation before hand, which two things will keepe a healthfull body in such good temper that sleepe shall not ordinarily oppresse it in this most sacred exercise.
and drink, and sleep moderately in the fit season of it, and then strive to quicken himself against carnal heaviness and sorrow, by prayer and meditation before hand, which two things will keep a healthful body in such good temper that sleep shall not ordinarily oppress it in this most sacred exercise.
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Now followes the fourth theefe to bee arraigned, and that is idle thoughts. Mans imaginations will bee working, and tossing conceits vp and downe almost continually.
Now follows the fourth thief to be arraigned, and that is idle thoughts. men Imaginations will be working, and tossing conceits up and down almost continually.
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Now all men by nature are so tainted with the sicknesse of vanitie that their minde will runne willingly after nothing else but that which vanitie begets.
Now all men by nature Are so tainted with the sickness of vanity that their mind will run willingly After nothing Else but that which vanity begets.
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And it is the common excuse of men to say, they thinke no harme, as though it were enough, to hatch no mischeeuous and harmefull conceites, notwithstanding they doe exceed in idle and vnprofitable imaginations.
And it is the Common excuse of men to say, they think no harm, as though it were enough, to hatch no mischievous and harmful conceits, notwithstanding they do exceed in idle and unprofitable Imaginations.
This rouing and frisking of the phantasie, like a wanton calfe let loose from the stall, is a fretting worme that eats out a great deale of most mens time,
This roving and frisking of the fantasy, like a wanton calf let lose from the stall, is a fretting worm that eats out a great deal of most men's time,
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This puts by good meditations, and suggests fethery light stuffe that hath no good substance in it, froth and foame which is not nourishment to the minde,
This puts by good meditations, and suggests fethery Light stuff that hath no good substance in it, froth and foam which is not nourishment to the mind,
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For euery time a man is alone separated from all company and outward businesse, there is an excellent occasion of furthering his owne soule offred vnto him.
For every time a man is alone separated from all company and outward business, there is an excellent occasion of furthering his own soul offered unto him.
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Wherefore a watchfull and warie eye must bee had thereunto, and a diligent garde must be set before the heart, to keepe out such imaginations from entring,
Wherefore a watchful and wary eye must be had thereunto, and a diligent guard must be Set before the heart, to keep out such Imaginations from entering,
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Then in the second plate we must labour to be prouided before hand of some profitable matter or subiect, whereunto to bend the thoughts in solitarinesse.
Then in the second plate we must labour to be provided before hand of Some profitable matter or Subject, whereunto to bend the thoughts in solitariness.
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For there is nothing that offers it selfe to any of our sences, which doth not also offer to our minde (if it were not starke blinde) some glorious attribute of God to bee seene and consired of.
For there is nothing that offers it self to any of our Senses, which does not also offer to our mind (if it were not stark blind) Some glorious attribute of God to be seen and consired of.
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because it is in some honest reckning among most men, and is esteemed as the right Lord and true owner of that time which for the most part it holds by vsurpation and iniurie.
Because it is in Some honest reckoning among most men, and is esteemed as the right Lord and true owner of that time which for the most part it holds by usurpation and injury.
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when a man doth winde himselfe into such a laborinth and maze of affaires, as hee can not get out at fit times to spirituall and religious duties, at least not to those which are priuate,
when a man does wind himself into such a labyrinth and maze of affairs, as he can not get out At fit times to spiritual and religious duties, At least not to those which Are private,
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and is so tossed in the gulfe of earthly matters, that it cannot come to land (as it were) to settle it selfe in any proportion to thinke how it may grow great in heauen,
and is so tossed in the gulf of earthly matters, that it cannot come to land (as it were) to settle it self in any proportion to think how it may grow great in heaven,
The men bidden to the feast had farmes, and Oxen, and wiues, and such matters in hand (businesse forsooth of more importance then so) and therefore could not come.
The men bidden to the feast had farms, and Oxen, and wives, and such matters in hand (business forsooth of more importance then so) and Therefore could not come.
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So this sinne doth ingrose all the time to it selfe, and will not giue elbow roome to any good exercise, especially to any priuate exercise, without which the publike are but as meate without digestion.
So this sin does ingrose all the time to it self, and will not give elbow room to any good exercise, especially to any private exercise, without which the public Are but as meat without digestion.
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To fence our selues against this rauenous and lurking fault, wee must binde our selues to these three rules, which all depend vpon the rule of Christ that bids vs first seeke the kingdome of God, first, in time, and first in affection.
To fence our selves against this ravenous and lurking fault, we must bind our selves to these three rules, which all depend upon the Rule of christ that bids us First seek the Kingdom of God, First, in time, and First in affection.
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Hence I say, three rules may bee collected, to which hee that would not bee spoyled of good occasions to the soule by worldlinesse, must more and more frame himselfe and his life.
Hence I say, three rules may be collected, to which he that would not be spoiled of good occasions to the soul by worldliness, must more and more frame himself and his life.
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The common and daily matters of this world in any mans calling whatsoeuer, should not draw him or his familie from common and daily duties of religion, such are reading, praying, meditating,
The Common and daily matters of this world in any men calling whatsoever, should not draw him or his family from Common and daily duties of Religion, such Are reading, praying, meditating,
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and read, &c. by forcing vpon them an ouer great burthen of ordinary businesse. For if the soule bee to bee preferred before the body, and heauen before earth,
and read, etc. by forcing upon them an over great burden of ordinary business. For if the soul be to be preferred before the body, and heaven before earth,
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then those customable matters that pertaine to the sauing of the soule, must be set before, must more stand equall with the things that pertaine to the body.
then those customable matters that pertain to the Saving of the soul, must be Set before, must more stand equal with the things that pertain to the body.
For if the soule bee more worth, & must be more carefully attēded on thē the body (as it is no reason the hand-maide should take place of the mistrisse) then those things which doe after a peculiar manner concerne the good and profit thereof, must not bee neglected for such as doe more specially help the state of the body outwardly.
For if the soul be more worth, & must be more carefully attended on them the body (as it is no reason the handmaid should take place of the mistress) then those things which do After a peculiar manner concern the good and profit thereof, must not be neglected for such as do more specially help the state of the body outwardly.
Lastly, if some outward dutie of religion haue beene put of from the time wherein it should be performed by some suddaine and vnexpected busines that required such hast (as in such case ordinary duties of religion may be deferred) then some ordinary businesse of lesse waight must in recompence giue place to that exercise afterwards,
Lastly, if Some outward duty of Religion have been put of from the time wherein it should be performed by Some sudden and unexpected business that required such haste (as in such case ordinary duties of Religion may be deferred) then Some ordinary business of less weight must in recompense give place to that exercise afterwards,
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and a man must finde time for that, whether it bee reading, praying, or meditating, by leauing vndone (for that space) something that may be better spared.
and a man must find time for that, whither it be reading, praying, or meditating, by leaving undone (for that Molle) something that may be better spared.
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For the word in the originall signifies not alone the very sliding of minutes, but the space considered also with some speciall fitnes that it hath for some good, which we call the season of it.
For the word in the original signifies not alone the very sliding of minutes, but the Molle considered also with Some special fitness that it hath for Some good, which we call the season of it.
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But for the occasions & fit oportunities that fall out, now for this, now for that, in this space, it is some more skill to finde them out and make vse of them.
But for the occasions & fit opportunities that fallen out, now for this, now for that, in this Molle, it is Some more skill to find them out and make use of them.
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and giue him an increase of grace, till he be become strong with her meates Whosoeuer liues vnder the preaching of the Gospell, hath this priuiledge annexed to the outward teaching, that if he will but striue and pray to God to giue him strength to repent and amend his waies and to turne to him, God will (vpon his promise) heare his prayers and assist him,
and give him an increase of grace, till he be become strong with her Meats Whosoever lives under the preaching of the Gospel, hath this privilege annexed to the outward teaching, that if he will but strive and pray to God to give him strength to Repent and amend his ways and to turn to him, God will (upon his promise) hear his Prayers and assist him,
when he doth also duely ponder vpon the holy commandements that he heares pressed, & those exhortations that are daily sounded in his eares to moue him to do such duties as god requires,
when he does also duly ponder upon the holy Commandments that he hears pressed, & those exhortations that Are daily sounded in his ears to move him to do such duties as god requires,
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And when he doth aduisedly thinke of the promises that are generally proclaimed, and labours to get some assurance that hee is such a one to whom the right of these promises appertaine.
And when he does advisedly think of the promises that Are generally proclaimed, and labours to get Some assurance that he is such a one to whom the right of these promises appertain.
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and sending them which with all earnestnesse doe proclaime the dangerous euent that shall follow vpon profanenesse, neglect and contempt of Gods word, breaking of his Sabboth, railing, wrathfulnesse, whordome, wantonnes, couetousnesse, the euing, oppressing, slandering, lying, and the like.
and sending them which with all earnestness do proclaim the dangerous event that shall follow upon profaneness, neglect and contempt of God's word, breaking of his Sabbath, railing, wrathfulness, whoredom, wantonness, covetousness, the euing, oppressing, slandering, lying, and the like.
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How often & how earnestly are men exhorted to all good works by the continuall voice of God speaking vnto thē by his seruants, to read the word of God daily, to pray priuately, to meditate vpon the word, to watch ouer their daies,
How often & how earnestly Are men exhorted to all good works by the continual voice of God speaking unto them by his Servants, to read the word of God daily, to pray privately, to meditate upon the word, to watch over their days,
And if any haue not yet made sure work this way, let him euen now set about it whilst the world as a touchstone is before him, by which he may try himselfe,
And if any have not yet made sure work this Way, let him even now Set about it while the world as a touchstone is before him, by which he may try himself,
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This is the first and cheefest oportunitie of getting good, namely, to ioine with the gospell and follow it with our endeuours and praiers by which it shal be made effectuall vnto vs. The second opportunitie of getting good is in time of youth and health,
This is the First and chiefest opportunity of getting good, namely, to join with the gospel and follow it with our endeavours and Prayers by which it shall be made effectual unto us The second opportunity of getting good is in time of youth and health,
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These daies of youth and health are good daies when hee which wil vse them, hath his memory stedfast to call to minde his euill waies that he may bewaile them,
These days of youth and health Are good days when he which will use them, hath his memory steadfast to call to mind his evil ways that he may bewail them,
But alas, how doe the common sort of men beewray their monstrous folly in this behalfe? What more common then that sottish & brutish speech, at least such ignorant and prophane thoughts, men will repent when they be old,
But alas, how do the Common sort of men beewray their monstrous folly in this behalf? What more Common then that sottish & brutish speech, At least such ignorant and profane thoughts, men will Repent when they be old,
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namely, the work of repentance, & turning to God, which will require the whole strength of the soule to the worst and most crasie time of sicknesse or old age? As if a prisoner at what time a man was offring him a pardon,
namely, the work of Repentance, & turning to God, which will require the Whole strength of the soul to the worst and most crazy time of sickness or old age? As if a prisoner At what time a man was offering him a pardon,
Why bee men thus blockish for their soules, that knowing themselues to be out of the way to life, will yet of purpose deferre to set their feete into the right path till sicknesse or age,
Why bee men thus blockish for their Souls, that knowing themselves to be out of the Way to life, will yet of purpose defer to Set their feet into the right path till sickness or age,
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The last cheef opportunitie of getting good, is, when a man hath company, and is in the societie of some godly wise man, able to giue sound councell and direction, able to answere all doubts, obiections, and scruples of ones minde;
The last chief opportunity of getting good, is, when a man hath company, and is in the society of Some godly wise man, able to give found council and direction, able to answer all doubts, objections, and scruples of ones mind;
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or ouerburdened with some temptation, or ouermastered by some sin, it is a part of good discretion for such a one to go and seek the aduice of some able Christian or wise man,
or overburdened with Some temptation, or overmastered by Some since, it is a part of good discretion for such a one to go and seek the Advice of Some able Christian or wise man,
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and yet with all plainnesse to follow the occasion, striking (as our prouerbe is) whilst the iron is hot, speaking when he sees him in the melting vaine, ready to take all wel, and in good part.
and yet with all plainness to follow the occasion, striking (as our proverb is) while the iron is hight, speaking when he sees him in the melting vain, ready to take all well, and in good part.
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then his eares are bored, and then there is work for an interpreter. Before the bones clattered, and the mourners looked for the funerall, an interpreter was despised,
then his ears Are bored, and then there is work for an interpreter. Before the bones clattered, and the mourners looked for the funeral, an interpreter was despised,
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Now a man must open his purse, and be ready to giue freely, I meane not, that euery time a man meetes a beggar he should be giuing (for to those a man should not giue,
Now a man must open his purse, and be ready to give freely, I mean not, that every time a man meets a beggar he should be giving (for to those a man should not give,
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There is an occasion of doing good offred in others wherein I haue named these two particulars that euery man might accordingly take notice of other like.
There is an occasion of doing good offered in Others wherein I have nam these two particulars that every man might accordingly take notice of other like.
or by some inward stirring of the minde and affections As outwardly when a time comes in, wherin we haue receiued some more speciall benefit, this should prouoke vs to more thankfulnes by remembrance of the benefit.
or by Some inward stirring of the mind and affections As outwardly when a time comes in, wherein we have received Some more special benefit, this should provoke us to more thankfulness by remembrance of the benefit.
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& to kindle a flame of praise by this fewell, that our thanks might be so much the more earnest, by how much we haue a more present feeling of Gods mercie,
& to kindle a flame of praise by this fuel, that our thanks might be so much the more earnest, by how much we have a more present feeling of God's mercy,
On the other side a man is somtimes pressed with a sore crosse & affliction that pincheth his soule, here is a very fit occasion of humbling ones selfe, and examining ones heart.
On the other side a man is sometimes pressed with a soar cross & affliction that pincheth his soul, Here is a very fit occasion of humbling ones self, and examining ones heart.
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and the punishment due thereunto, haue a kind of pricking in his heart, and some touch of remorse within him, his consciēce begins to tel him that all is not well,
and the punishment due thereunto, have a kind of pricking in his heart, and Some touch of remorse within him, his conscience begins to tell him that all is not well,
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So that if there be any whose heart at this time at the speaking of these words, whose soule smites him for his swearing, lying, sabboth breaking, whordome, drūkennes, gameming, couetousnes, railing,
So that if there be any whose heart At this time At the speaking of these words, whose soul smites him for his swearing, lying, Sabbath breaking, whoredom, Drunkenness, gameming, covetousness, railing,
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or the like sin, let him when he is gone out of the Chruch, cast himselfe downe in the presence of God, confesse this his sinne or sins freely without dissembling, labour to be more sorrowfull for them then euer he was,
or the like since, let him when he is gone out of the Church, cast himself down in the presence of God, confess this his sin or Sins freely without dissembling, labour to be more sorrowful for them then ever he was,
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But if hee despise this admoniton of God, his soule shal be more seared then before, his hart shall be deliuered to a greater of hardnes and sencelesnes then euer before,
But if he despise this admoniton of God, his soul shall be more seared then before, his heart shall be Delivered to a greater of hardness and sencelesnes then ever before,
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then they run to dicing, carding, drinking, dancing, &c. as it wer of set purpose to driue away the spirit of God that was comming towards them to heale their soule.
then they run to dicing, carding, drinking, dancing, etc. as it were of Set purpose to driven away the Spirit of God that was coming towards them to heal their soul.
yet for their foules a number deale so sencelesly in this thing as much as in any other, verifying that name which the holy Ghost hath giuen vnto him, whē he termes mad men.
yet for their fowls a number deal so senselessly in this thing as much as in any other, verifying that name which the holy Ghost hath given unto him, when he terms mad men.
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And therefore Dauid would in such a case rise at midnight to sing a Psalme rather then hee would loose the season whē it would relish with him so well.
And Therefore David would in such a case rise At midnight to sing a Psalm rather then he would lose the season when it would relish with him so well.
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For this is a fault to which a man (euen in a good measure spirituall) is subiect for want of redeeming the time, that he comes to that lazie passe now and then as he hath nothing to do, nothing where about to settle himselfe.
For this is a fault to which a man (even in a good measure spiritual) is Subject for want of redeeming the time, that he comes to that lazy pass now and then as he hath nothing to do, nothing where about to settle himself.
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The Lord offers such a multitude of occasions to do and receiue good that if we could with wisdome take thē, there is no houre passeth vs, in which we might not do or get some good.
The Lord offers such a multitude of occasions to do and receive good that if we could with Wisdom take them, there is no hour passes us, in which we might not do or get Some good.
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Many may say (with greef inough if they did wel) that their hands are so ful of the world as that they can scarce thorow the weeke take the Bible into their hands to read any thing therein,
Many may say (with grief enough if they did well) that their hands Are so full of the world as that they can scarce thorough the Week take the bible into their hands to read any thing therein,
& when they come to reckning for religious exercises, the count comes in very slowlie, by the minutes or quarters, some halfe quarter of an houre or there abouts bestowed such a day in praying alone,
& when they come to reckoning for religious exercises, the count comes in very slowly, by the minutes or quarters, Some half quarter of an hour or there about bestowed such a day in praying alone,
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and excessiue worldlinesse) I cannot make a good account of the fourtith, yea, of the hundreth part of my time? And then greeue because thou hast beene such an vnthrift of time,
and excessive worldliness) I cannot make a good account of thee fourtith, yea, of the Hundredth part of my time? And then grieve Because thou hast been such an unthrift of time,
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Such (let them think of themselues how they will) as doe make gameing the greatest part (if not all) of their occupation, must bee content to heare that they haue no portion in heauen,
Such (let them think of themselves how they will) as do make gaming the greatest part (if not all) of their occupation, must be content to hear that they have no portion in heaven,
If God hate a gamester, so that he wil not giue him good cloths to his back (now he hath threatned that he shall be clothed with rags) he will much lesse afford them a seate in heauen.
If God hate a gamester, so that he will not give him good clothes to his back (now he hath threatened that he shall be clothed with rags) he will much less afford them a seat in heaven.
Lastly, let all good Christians be admonished to make precious account of their time, and with much carefulnesse to take the seasons and opportunities of God, according as they haue heard it is their dutie.
Lastly, let all good Christians be admonished to make precious account of their time, and with much carefulness to take the seasons and opportunities of God, according as they have herd it is their duty.
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I would I might hope to preuaile with any by this exhortation, but howsoeuer it is needfull to be spoken, that none may haue occasion to pretend ignorance, you see or might see your duties in this beehalfe,
I would I might hope to prevail with any by this exhortation, but howsoever it is needful to be spoken, that none may have occasion to pretend ignorance, you see or might see your duties in this beehalfe,
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But fooles will scorne admonition, and those that haue abandoned themselues to lust, will not bee intreated to pull their necks from out their hard yoake,
But Fools will scorn admonition, and those that have abandoned themselves to lust, will not be entreated to pull their necks from out their hard yoke,
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Wee should neuer forget his birth, but when wee obserue some speciall time of remembring it, shew that wee remember his goodnesse by doing good, more honour to his name, not by committing more rebellion against him.
we should never forget his birth, but when we observe Some special time of remembering it, show that we Remember his Goodness by doing good, more honour to his name, not by committing more rebellion against him.
And to conclude, as at this time, so at all times let all men that would haue their soules well furnished with inward substance, play the good husbands in taking time and opportunitie whensoeuer wee finde any fit occasion of getting or doing good, in our selues or others, let it not slip,
And to conclude, as At this time, so At all times let all men that would have their Souls well furnished with inward substance, play the good Husbands in taking time and opportunity whensoever we find any fit occasion of getting or doing good, in our selves or Others, let it not slip,
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how much knowledge and godlinesse might hee get that would keepe his tongue and heart carefully to good matters? What a large treasure of good workes might hee haue, that would bee ready whensoeuer his neighbours necessitie called for helpe, to stretch out his hand for his reliefe? And when hee saw him fit for an admonition would wisely bestow it vpon him? How full of grace should his old age and sicknesse bee, that would giue his health to God,
how much knowledge and godliness might he get that would keep his tongue and heart carefully to good matters? What a large treasure of good works might he have, that would be ready whensoever his neighbours necessity called for help, to stretch out his hand for his relief? And when he saw him fit for an admonition would wisely bestow it upon him? How full of grace should his old age and sickness be, that would give his health to God,
and his first yeares to the seruice of his soule? How great acquaintance might hee get in the pallace of wisedome, that would come to her at her first call,
and his First Years to the service of his soul? How great acquaintance might he get in the palace of Wisdom, that would come to her At her First call,
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and how much power should hee get ouer all sinne that when his heart smites him, would turne to God by prayer and confession? What great grace would affliction bring,
and how much power should he get over all sin that when his heart smites him, would turn to God by prayer and Confessi? What great grace would affliction bring,
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if a man would settle himselfe to humiliation, and gaging his heart in time of affliction? How much thankefulnesse might hee haue that would lift vp his heart to God in the fruition of euerie blessing? How many feruent prayers might be store vp in heauen, that would not fore-slow time,
if a man would settle himself to humiliation, and gaging his heart in time of affliction? How much thankfulness might he have that would lift up his heart to God in the fruition of every blessing? How many fervent Prayers might be store up in heaven, that would not foreslow time,
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