A sermon preached in August the 13. 1610. In Canterbury to the corporation of black-smiths Declaring the goodnesse, necessity, antiquity and vse of that trade which workes in iron. With directions to men of this, and of all other trades and callings, how to carry themselues religiously and iustly therein. Whereunto are annexed a short catechisme, with two short tables. The first opening the parts of wisedome, to be learned from mans mortality, out of Psa.90.12. The latter laying forth the order of Gods counsell, touching the saluation of the elect, out of Rom.8.29.30. By Thomas Wilson preacher.
A Sermon Preached in Canterbury to the Corporation of Blacke-smiths, declaring the goodnesse, necessity, antiquity, and vse of that trade which workes in Iron. 1. SAM. 13.19.20.
A Sermon Preached in Canterbury to the Corporation of Blacksmiths, declaring the Goodness, necessity, antiquity, and use of that trade which works in Iron. 1. SAM. 13.19.20.
or iudgement, and it is taken from the instrumentall cause, to wit, the Philistines who were the meanes and instruments of this great ••ill (for the Philistines said.)
or judgement, and it is taken from the instrumental cause, to wit, the philistines who were the means and Instruments of this great ••ill (for the philistines said.)
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The third and last part is, a notation ••d designement of the effects which •llowed this euill brought vpon Is••l, by the crafty counsell of the Phi••stines.
The third and last part is, a notation ••d designment of the effects which •llowed this evil brought upon Is••l, by the crafty counsel of the Phi••stines.
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These effects concerne the •••e both of warre (lest the Hebrewes •ake them swords or speares) and of •eace (all the Israelites went downe to •he Philistines to sharpen euery man his •••are, &c. Now let vs proceed to the ••terpretation of the words, that we may raise vp doctrines out of them, •nd make vse of them for your edification.
These effects concern the •••e both of war (lest the Hebrews •ake them swords or spears) and of •eace (all the Israelites went down to •he philistines to sharpen every man his •••are, etc. Now let us proceed to the ••terpretation of the words, that we may raise up doctrines out of them, •nd make use of them for your edification.
there be that worke in gold, in copper, in siluer, whence we haue Goldsmiths, Siluer-smiths, as Demetrius Asts 10.24. Also Copper-smiths 2. Tim. 4.14. but the circumstances do very clearly proue, that our text speaketh of the Black-smiths, and such as worke i• yron;
there be that work in gold, in copper, in silver, whence we have Goldsmiths, Silversmiths, as Demetrius Asts 10.24. Also Copper-smiths 2. Tim. 4.14. but the Circumstances do very clearly prove, that our text speaks of the Blacksmiths, and such as work i• iron;
for it is no small ennobling and dignifying of any person or thing, (if we rightly iudge of it) to be named in the most sacred Scriptures by the Spirit of God with approbation.
for it is no small ennobling and dignifying of any person or thing, (if we rightly judge of it) to be nam in the most sacred Scriptures by the Spirit of God with approbation.
I haue certainely heard of a wealthy Citizen in London, who hauing 〈 ◊ 〉 priuy Seale sent him from our ••te famous Queene, tooke it to be no small fauour done vnto him.
I have Certainly herd of a wealthy Citizen in London, who having 〈 ◊ 〉 privy Seal sent him from our ••te famous Queen, took it to be no small favour done unto him.
and hath put his name, and memory (not in a peece of paper) but in the booke of bookes? especially, seeing sundry other vocations, of greater worth and value, in the eyes of the world are past by of him, without the least touch or mention? To be short, do men of meane sort thinke it to be a credit vnto them if but a noble man do name them,
and hath put his name, and memory (not in a piece of paper) but in the book of books? especially, seeing sundry other vocations, of greater worth and valve, in the eyes of the world Are passed by of him, without the least touch or mention? To be short, do men of mean sort think it to be a credit unto them if but a noble man do name them,
may not I then iustly affirme, and speake it to be a dignity to this meane trade (as men account it) that the Lord of Lords hath from his owne most holy mouth honored:
may not I then justly affirm, and speak it to be a dignity to this mean trade (as men account it) that the Lord of lords hath from his own most holy Mouth honoured:
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Thirdly, let this prouoke you to performe, and go through the hard labours of this calling with a more willing and chearefull heart, doing your tough worke not grudgingly,
Thirdly, let this provoke you to perform, and go through the hard labours of this calling with a more willing and cheerful heart, doing your tough work not grudgingly,
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Lastly, let it admonish others that are wont to des•ise your persons for the basenesse of your trade, hereafter learne for your •rades sake to make better account of your selues;
Lastly, let it admonish Others that Are wont to des•ise your Persons for the baseness of your trade, hereafter Learn for your •rades sake to make better account of your selves;
It is sixteene hundred yeares, and more, since the incarnation of Christ, who was borne in the yeare of the world 3928. Howbeit, your trade was liuing,
It is sixteene hundred Years, and more, since the incarnation of christ, who was born in the year of the world 3928. Howbeit, your trade was living,
euen in the daies when Samuel, and Saul gouerned Israel, which was 490 yeares from the worlds creation (as the learned affirme:) nay, which is more, we find, in the history of Genesis, that Tubalkaine, the seuenth from Adam, was the Father and Author of those that worke in yron, and in brasse:
even in the days when Samuel, and Saul governed Israel, which was 490 Years from the world's creation (as the learned affirm:) nay, which is more, we find, in the history of Genesis, that Tubalkaine, the Seventh from Adam, was the Father and Author of those that work in iron, and in brass:
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We are commanded (ye know) to honour the gray head, and to rise before the person of an old man. Leui. 19.32. It is written also, that old age when it is found in the way of righteousnesse, it is a crowne of glory to a man. Prou. 16.31.
We Are commanded (you know) to honour the grey head, and to rise before the person of an old man. Levi 19.32. It is written also, that old age when it is found in the Way of righteousness, it is a crown of glory to a man. Prou. 16.31.
As ancientnesse breeds reuerence to persons, so it doth to things when they be good and commendable, wicked men the elder they be, the more to be detested;
As ancientness breeds Reverence to Persons, so it does to things when they be good and commendable, wicked men the elder they be, the more to be detested;
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In like man•er it fareth with things, which if they •e euill they are the worse they more •ncient they be (for antiquity is a dis•arce to naughtinesse) but if they be •ood, they be the better by being ancient:
In like man•er it fareth with things, which if they •e evil they Are the Worse they more •ncient they be (for antiquity is a dis•arce to naughtiness) but if they be •ood, they be the better by being ancient:
And were it not so that •here were some moment in priority of time, as well as of place, our two Vniuersities should deserue some blame, which haue striuen so long both by word and writing which should be more ancient.
And were it not so that •here were Some moment in priority of time, as well as of place, our two Universities should deserve Some blame, which have striven so long both by word and writing which should be more ancient.
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In a word, seeing it is written that old wine is better then new, and a new friend is lesse to be esteemed then an old (as experience teacheth (it is therefore sure that the oldnesse,
In a word, seeing it is written that old wine is better then new, and a new friend is less to be esteemed then an old (as experience Teaches (it is Therefore sure that the oldness,
because they haue bene long vsed (as if prescription could iustifie vices, as it doth mens titles and things euill at the first, could in time become good by long vsage of them) which to thinke, were a great madnes;
Because they have be long used (as if prescription could justify vices, as it does men's titles and things evil At the First, could in time become good by long usage of them) which to think, were a great madness;
Let vs now passe forward to examine the necessity of your function, which appeares in this, that when the ••nd of Israel wanted it, the people •here had a sensible,
Let us now pass forward to examine the necessity of your function, which appears in this, that when the ••nd of Israel wanted it, the people •here had a sensible,
Reason and experience teach, that good men, good creatures, good ordinances, good vocations are neuer so well perceiued how good and needfull they be by enioying and hauing them,
Reason and experience teach, that good men, good creatures, good ordinances, good vocations Are never so well perceived how good and needful they be by enjoying and having them,
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The exceeding and continuall lamentation for the death of Iosiah (that good king) doth tel vs how much they missed him being gone, who beeing present they did not so regard.
The exceeding and continual lamentation for the death of Josiah (that good King) does tell us how much they missed him being gone, who being present they did not so regard.
and our thankfulnesse to God for it, were it taken from vs but one yeare, by the want of it we should be forced to learne the great and manifold necessity of this one creature:
and our thankfulness to God for it, were it taken from us but one year, by the want of it we should be forced to Learn the great and manifold necessity of this one creature:
the foote, the lowest and basest member, yet it cannot be said there is no need of it. 1. Cor. 12.21. This which is true in the naturall body, is verified also into the Ecclesiasticall, and politicall body in the Church and common wealth.
the foot, the lowest and Basest member, yet it cannot be said there is no need of it. 1. Cor. 12.21. This which is true in the natural body, is verified also into the Ecclesiastical, and political body in the Church and Common wealth.
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as a winter-floud would enforce, euen those which be most impatient of authority, and most aduerse to gouerment, to cry out as that people did, make vs now a king to iudge vs? Howsoeuer now that we haue the benefite of rule and rulers, we do not rightly value it:
as a winter-floud would enforce, even those which be most impatient of Authority, and most adverse to government, to cry out as that people did, make us now a King to judge us? Howsoever now that we have the benefit of Rule and Rulers, we do not rightly valve it:
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After Magistracy, consider the ordinance of Matrimony, which howsoeuer by being common groweth contemptible with many (as other things do) yet the lacke of it, would soone proclaime & speake forth the necessity of it, in as much as without it, the kingdome of heauen should misle many inhabitants,
After Magistracy, Consider the Ordinance of Matrimony, which howsoever by being Common grows contemptible with many (as other things do) yet the lack of it, would soon proclaim & speak forth the necessity of it, in as much as without it, the Kingdom of heaven should misle many inhabitants,
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and smart, whereof we haue sufficient proofe in this very text, which instructs vs to see that the whole land of Israel was the worse for want of the Black-smiths,
and smart, whereof we have sufficient proof in this very text, which instructs us to see that the Whole land of Israel was the Worse for want of the Blacksmiths,
and sure it could not otherwise be, for though the particular euils which came by this want, were not mentioned in our text (of the which we shall speake more at large anon) yet common reason and sence may teach vs the truth hereof.
and sure it could not otherwise be, for though the particular evils which Come by this want, were not mentioned in our text (of the which we shall speak more At large anon) yet Common reason and sense may teach us the truth hereof.
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so the basest trades are necessary euen to the wealthiest, and most worshippifull Citizen, who because they are not in all things sufficient to themselues, therefore can no more lacke the meanest tradesmen, then the meanest artisans can lacke them.
so the Basest trades Are necessary even to the Wealthiest, and most worshippifull Citizen, who Because they Are not in all things sufficient to themselves, Therefore can no more lack the Meanest Tradesmen, then the Meanest artisans can lack them.
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But happily some will say, to what purpose is it that you do thus enlarge the necessity of manuary trades and occupations? we do all know they are needfull for vs.
But happily Some will say, to what purpose is it that you do thus enlarge the necessity of manuary trades and occupations? we do all know they Are needful for us
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And first of all, let it serue you a• a rule to direct you to iudge of the warrant, ablenesse and lawfulnesse, not only of this one trade o• Black-smiths, hut of all other ordinary vocations amongst vs. Your rule is this.
And First of all, let it serve you a• a Rule to Direct you to judge of the warrant, ableness and lawfulness, not only of this one trade o• Blacksmiths, hut of all other ordinary vocations among us Your Rule is this.
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so as if it be wanting there will follow detriment or hurt, eithe• to family, common-wealth or church This is a sure argument that such a calling is approueable before God and man in foro in ciuili, & conscientiae Hereby we do know that vermine are not Gods creatures, framed amongs• his workes of the sixe dayes:
so as if it be wanting there will follow detriment or hurt, eithe• to family, commonwealth or Church This is a sure argument that such a calling is approvable before God and man in foro in ciuili, & conscientiae Hereby we do know that vermin Are not God's creatures, framed amongs• his works of the sixe days:
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Semblablewise, there needs no better reason to proue that common vsurers, which liue vpon the loane of money, eating other mens flesh to cherish their owne, dice and card-makers, enterlude-makers,
Semblablewise, there needs no better reason to prove that Common usurers, which live upon the loan of money, eating other men's Flesh to cherish their own, dice and card-makers, enterlude-makers,
and players, fortune-tellers, & palmemaisters, coniecturall Mathematicall Astrologers, that by the Horoscope aduenture to giue iudgement of the manners and euents of men, of their life and death.
and players, fortune-tellers, & palmemaisters, conjectural Mathematical Astrologers, that by the Horoscope adventure to give judgement of the manners and events of men, of their life and death.
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as ale-houses and brewers be, onely the nests and nurceries to hatch & harbor many foule vices) need no better euidence against them to conuince them to be such as ought to be blotted out of the catalogue of warrantable trades;
as Alehouses and brewers be, only the nests and nurseries to hatch & harbour many foul vices) need no better evidence against them to convince them to be such as ought to be blotted out of the catalogue of warrantable trades;
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because they be not onely needelesse, but some of them also vnprofitable and hurtfull: as on the other side it is an vngainsayable argument to proue any calling lawfull,
Because they be not only needless, but Some of them also unprofitable and hurtful: as on the other side it is an vngainsayable argument to prove any calling lawful,
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Likewise, whatsoeuer trade or function it be vnto, which either Church, or comon-wealth, or family can say, I haue need of thee, we may very well and safely to that function or calling giue a dimittimus, and quietus est.
Likewise, whatsoever trade or function it be unto, which either Church, or commonwealth, or family can say, I have need of thee, we may very well and safely to that function or calling give a dimittimus, and quietus est.
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euē this, both to repent •our selues with true and vnfained g•iefe of heart; because yee haue not seene, or not esteemed the goodnesse of God in the benefit,
even this, both to Repent •our selves with true and unfeigned g•iefe of heart; Because ye have not seen, or not esteemed the Goodness of God in the benefit,
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but also inioyne it to your selfe as a law hereafter better to thinke vpon it, lifting vp your minds so high as heauen, beholding and acknowledging the mercies of your louing Father,
but also enjoin it to your self as a law hereafter better to think upon it, lifting up your minds so high as heaven, beholding and acknowledging the Mercies of your loving Father,
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The third and last vse is, in respect of you that are Magistrates (whereof I see some present this day) that as by vertue of your place and office, you are the Fathers and Guardians of the common wealth in this place, put in trust by God,
The third and last use is, in respect of you that Are Magistrates (whereof I see Some present this day) that as by virtue of your place and office, you Are the Father's and Guardians of the Common wealth in this place, put in trust by God,
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(For •he Philistines said, lest they make them wordes or speares.) These words do teach vs to know that the reasō of this •he Israelites want was the deepe pol•cy of the subtile Philistines:
(For •he philistines said, lest they make them words or spears.) These words do teach us to know that the reason of this •he Israelites want was the deep pol•cy of the subtle philistines:
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who •eing desirous still to keepe Israel in ••ruitude, craftely inuented this devise, to take their Smiths wholly •rom them, to this end and purpose, that the Hebrewes might haue no heart to rise vp in rebellion against them,
who •eing desirous still to keep Israel in ••ruitude, craftily invented this devise, to take their Smiths wholly •rom them, to this end and purpose, that the Hebrews might have no heart to rise up in rebellion against them,
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so these Philistines that they may keepe the Israelites fa•• bound in the cords of their tyranny they do therefore take order that the• may haue no warlike weapons whe••with to helpe themselues.
so these philistines that they may keep the Israelites fa•• bound in the cords of their tyranny they do Therefore take order that the• may have no warlike weapons whe••with to help themselves.
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This craft they learned of the ol•• Serpent, the father of all lies and deceit, who hath taught the Philistine• of our time the like craft in spiritua• things,
This craft they learned of the ol•• Serpent, the father of all lies and deceit, who hath taught the Philistine• of our time the like craft in spiritua• things,
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For our spirituall and Romish Philistines hauin• enthralled vnder the heauy yoke o• their hellish idolatry and heresies th• greatest part of Europe, to the en• they may continue this iron yok• holding in it kings, nations and people:
For our spiritual and Romish philistines hauin• enthralled under the heavy yoke o• their hellish idolatry and heresies th• greatest part of Europe, to the en• they may continue this iron yok• holding in it Kings, Nations and people:
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Our owne and the French stories ••ford vs examples of their bloudy •nd cruell counsels and practises in •his kind, reporting of some put to ••ath and burned,
Our own and the French stories ••ford us Examples of their bloody •nd cruel Counsels and practises in •his kind, reporting of Some put to ••ath and burned,
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I haue heard honest Gen••emen which haue trauelled into Ita•y and those parts neere Rome to af•irme at their returne vpon good •nowledge, that not onely no Bible, •ut not any other Protestant booke ▪ which might giue any light vnto ••uth against Popish errors) was to be found in the Italian tongue through all the Stationers and Book-sellers shops there.
I have herd honest Gen••emen which have traveled into Ita•y and those parts near Room to af•irme At their return upon good •nowledge, that not only no bible, •ut not any other Protestant book ▪ which might give any Light unto ••uth against Popish errors) was to be found in the Italian tongue through all the Stationers and Booksellers shops there.
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This is the vniuersall policy of the •opish Prelacy in all places (where •hey can preuaile) to depriue the people of all meanes to escape the slauery and tyrannicall butchery of consciences:
This is the universal policy of the •opish Prelacy in all places (where •hey can prevail) to deprive the people of all means to escape the slavery and tyrannical butchery of Consciences:
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and such wise and expert Smiths as might instruct them how to handle their weapon, herein lending their hand and helpe to Sathan (though with no such direct intention) to strengthen his power and increase his dominion, which by no way is more established and enlarged,
and such wise and expert Smiths as might instruct them how to handle their weapon, herein lending their hand and help to Sathan (though with no such Direct intention) to strengthen his power and increase his dominion, which by no Way is more established and enlarged,
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When Sathan would draw any backe into his snares who haue escaped them, or hold those fast which yet are entangled in his bands, is not this his ordinatie policy to perswade tempted and troubled soules, that it bootes them not to reade or to heare, and that it is in vaine for them to pray,
When Sathan would draw any back into his snares who have escaped them, or hold those fast which yet Are entangled in his bans, is not this his ordinatie policy to persuade tempted and troubled Souls, that it boots them not to read or to hear, and that it is in vain for them to pray,
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Therefore hee resolues that he hath more then halfe won the field, if he may winne this to make thee giue ouer praying to God in the mediation of Christ.
Therefore he resolves that he hath more then half wone the field, if he may win this to make thee give over praying to God in the mediation of christ.
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for there is order taken by acts of Parliament, that such Papists as be knowne Recusants, conuicted to be such, refusing the oath of Allegiance, shall be stript of all their armour (sauing for necessary defence of their persons) that if any ciuill or forraine warres should arise, they might lacke meanes to hurt and annoy their king and country, to which it is so well knowne, that they are so ill affected,
for there is order taken by acts of Parliament, that such Papists as be known Recusants, convicted to be such, refusing the oath of Allegiance, shall be stripped of all their armour (Saving for necessary defence of their Persons) that if any civil or foreign wars should arise, they might lack means to hurt and annoy their King and country, to which it is so well known, that they Are so ill affected,
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Let vs imitate this policy also in our soule dangers, against the enemies thereof, to dispoyle and rob them of such weapons wherewith they vse to fight against our soules.
Let us imitate this policy also in our soul dangers, against the enemies thereof, to despoil and rob them of such weapons wherewith they use to fight against our Souls.
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Let it be our wisedome to keepe, or (if he haue got hold of them) to wrest these baites and instruments out of Sathans hands, that he may not therewith subdue vs to his will, and ouerthrow vs with destruction.
Let it be our Wisdom to keep, or (if he have god hold of them) to wrest these baits and Instruments out of Satan's hands, that he may not therewith subdue us to his will, and overthrow us with destruction.
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Moreouer, whosoeuer haue heretofore giuen their members as weapons to sinne to commit iniquity, let him now contrariwise giue his members as weapons to righteousnesse, vnto holinesse.
Moreover, whosoever have heretofore given their members as weapons to sin to commit iniquity, let him now contrariwise give his members as weapons to righteousness, unto holiness.
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nay, in one houre:) let me therefore beseech you to be sober, to drinke for strength, not for excesse, to liue temperatly at home with your wife and children:
nay, in one hour:) let me Therefore beseech you to be Sobrium, to drink for strength, not for excess, to live temperately At home with your wife and children:
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so shall ye withhold from Sathan a perilous weapon, wherewith (if ye should put it into his hand) he will be able to cut the very throat of your soule vnto your eternall perdition.
so shall you withhold from Sathan a perilous weapon, wherewith (if you should put it into his hand) he will be able to Cut the very throat of your soul unto your Eternal perdition.
The third thing obserued in our text, doth concerne the effects which did follow the pestilent policy of the Philistines, in taking Smiths from the Hebrews.
The third thing observed in our text, does concern the effects which did follow the pestilent policy of the philistines, in taking Smiths from the Hebrews.
for it gaue power and liberty to the treacherous, and tyrannous Philistines, a great deale more easily, not onely to keepe vnder the Israelites, but to kill them also:
for it gave power and liberty to the treacherous, and tyrannous philistines, a great deal more Easily, not only to keep under the Israelites, but to kill them also:
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and all other military furniture offensiue and defensiue, is it not more then probable, and likely that we could not be in this peace foure and twenty dayes to an end:
and all other military furniture offensive and defensive, is it not more then probable, and likely that we could not be in this peace foure and twenty days to an end:
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but that one or other which now holds league of peace with vs, more to serue their owne turne then for any loue to vs, would take the oportunity, especially such as hold their hands off,
but that one or other which now holds league of peace with us, more to serve their own turn then for any love to us, would take the opportunity, especially such as hold their hands off,
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or mattocks wherewith we digge our ground, our shares wherewith we plough our fields, and our hookes wherewith we weed our corne, we should be inforced to trauell so farre as Scotland,
or mattocks wherewith we dig our ground, our shares wherewith we plough our fields, and our hooks wherewith we weed our corn, we should be enforced to travel so Far as Scotland,
There being then neither in towne nor city a Smith to be had, it must needs be that such as dwelt in some part of the country, were driuen to trauell very far when they had need but to whet a toole:
There being then neither in town nor City a Smith to be had, it must needs be that such as dwelled in Some part of the country, were driven to travel very Far when they had need but to whet a tool:
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From hence there is iust occasion offered to say something of the commoditie of Black-smiths, as before we spake of their worth, ancientnesse, and needfulnesse.
From hence there is just occasion offered to say something of the commodity of Blacksmiths, as before we spoke of their worth, ancientness, and needfulness.
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nor ships to transport, and import commodities by, were it not for Smiths, who make those instruments, by which great Fabricks are both made and maintained? Neither can we in the night lye safe in our beds,
nor ships to transport, and import commodities by, were it not for Smiths, who make those Instruments, by which great Fabrics Are both made and maintained? Neither can we in the night lie safe in our Beds,
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Hearken then, I pray you, and consider, that to a religious walking in your calling, there be these fiue things very requisite. First, sound and distinct knowledge. Secondly, true faith. Thirdly, Christian hope. Fourthly, feruent prayer.
Harken then, I pray you, and Consider, that to a religious walking in your calling, there be these fiue things very requisite. First, found and distinct knowledge. Secondly, true faith. Thirdly, Christian hope. Fourthly, fervent prayer.
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or else the vse of them cannot be holy and good vnto vs, the very same is to be affirmed concerning all trades and functions, that ye cannot vse them with a good conscience,
or Else the use of them cannot be holy and good unto us, the very same is to be affirmed Concerning all trades and functions, that you cannot use them with a good conscience,
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neither we, nor our workes can please God, vnlesse they become acceptable vnto him through faith. Two actions of faith there be needfull to him, that will do the duties of his calling in a religious sort, acceptable to God.
neither we, nor our works can please God, unless they become acceptable unto him through faith. Two actions of faith there be needful to him, that will do the duties of his calling in a religious sort, acceptable to God.
First, to apprehend the promise of forgiuenesse of sinnes by Christ, beleeuing that God is reconciled to our persons by the bloud of that immaculate Lambe:
First, to apprehend the promise of forgiveness of Sins by christ, believing that God is reconciled to our Persons by the blood of that immaculate Lamb:
and that through pardon of the wants, and faults that sticke to them, (as they come from vs) they are accepted of God through that mediatour, by whom we know our selues to be accepted.
and that through pardon of the Wants, and Faults that stick to them, (as they come from us) they Are accepted of God through that Mediator, by whom we know our selves to be accepted.
and profained, and turned into sinne to vs. Moreouer, we cannot stirre a finger without God, in whom we liue, moue, and haue our being, and as all our strength to worke is from him,
and profaned, and turned into sin to us Moreover, we cannot stir a finger without God, in whom we live, move, and have our being, and as all our strength to work is from him,
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Humble thanksgiuing must alwaies accompany harty prayers, for he that commanded, saying, Pray continually, did also charge vs in al things to giue thanks.
Humble thanksgiving must always accompany hearty Prayers, for he that commanded, saying, Pray continually, did also charge us in all things to give thanks.
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Againe, if before our worke we shall pray for a helpe and a blessing, and after our worke is prospered and ended, should not returne thanks to God, this would witnesse against vs that we sought rather our owne profit then Gods praise:
Again, if before our work we shall pray for a help and a blessing, and After our work is prospered and ended, should not return thanks to God, this would witness against us that we sought rather our own profit then God's praise:
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especially if your care be as to walke religiously, so to deale iustly in your vocations, expressing the power of your piety towards God, by the fruits of righteousnesse towards men, to which end you haue need of two graces principally, Loue, and Integrity.
especially if your care be as to walk religiously, so to deal justly in your vocations, expressing the power of your piety towards God, by the fruits of righteousness towards men, to which end you have need of two graces principally, Love, and Integrity.
So it is testified of Loue, that it doth not seeke it owne things. 1. Cor. 13. they that labour in their callings for no other ende but that they and others may liue, they shew forth not Christian,
So it is testified of Love, that it does not seek it own things. 1. Cor. 13. they that labour in their callings for no other end but that they and Others may live, they show forth not Christian,
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but selfeloue, such as may be found in Turks, Iewes, Pagans and Heathen, who by the light of nature are stirred vp to take care for themselues and their families, to prouide food for the belly, and cloth for the backe:
but Self-love, such as may be found in Turks, Iewes, Pagans and Heathen, who by the Light of nature Are stirred up to take care for themselves and their families, to provide food for the belly, and cloth for the back:
and would do good to none, but to them that do good to them againe, what a singular thing do ye? do not euen the publicanes and sinners the same? So I say to these that labour in their calling, diligently and constantly:
and would do good to none, but to them that do good to them again, what a singular thing do you? do not even the Publicans and Sinners the same? So I say to these that labour in their calling, diligently and constantly:
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nay, the very brute beasts the same? Hearken therefore to the counsaile of the Apostle, willing vs to do all things in loue, which will make vs to respect our neighbour as well as our selues,
nay, the very brutus beasts the same? Harken Therefore to the counsel of the Apostle, willing us to do all things in love, which will make us to respect our neighbour as well as our selves,
The next vertue required to your iust walking in your callings, it is Integrity, that you do vnto euery one that which is right, making your ware substantiall,
The next virtue required to your just walking in your callings, it is Integrity, that you do unto every one that which is right, making your ware substantial,
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for by vncharitable and vnrighteous practise in your callings, you giue a deepe wound. First, to your conscience. Secondly, to your credit. And thirdly to your state.
for by uncharitable and unrighteous practice in your callings, you give a deep wound. First, to your conscience. Secondly, to your credit. And Thirdly to your state.
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Finally, that we may draw to an end, among innumerable reasons which may preuaile to hold you in a louing and vpright course one toward another, be ye alwaies mindfull of your death, and of the last iudgment.
Finally, that we may draw to an end, among innumerable Reasons which may prevail to hold you in a loving and upright course one towards Another, be you always mindful of your death, and of the last judgement.
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and to the Eagles, that passe & flie away swiftly, hastening to your graues, as the day to an end, hauing death euer at your elbow, ready as a sergeant, or baylife to arrest you:
and to the Eagles, that pass & fly away swiftly, hastening to your graves, as the day to an end, having death ever At your elbow, ready as a Sergeant, or bailiff to arrest you:
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These meditations being imprinted in your hearts, would moue and bow them (were they as hard as flint) to relent for your misdealing past, laying hold on Gods mercies in Christ for pardon,
These meditations being imprinted in your hearts, would move and bow them (were they as hard as flint) to relent for your misdealing past, laying hold on God's Mercies in christ for pardon,
and conscionably to looke to your steppes in time to come, and surely if so holy men as the Apostle Paul, and the Euangelist Timothy did set before their eyes the terrour of that day, and the comming of that dreadfull iudge that they might hold themselues the better to the duties of their callings, let not other men thinke if they neglect such meditations, that they shall well and worthily discharg their workes? That ancient father Hierome professed of himselfe that whether he were at home,
and Conscionably to look to your steps in time to come, and surely if so holy men as the Apostle Paul, and the Evangelist Timothy did Set before their eyes the terror of that day, and the coming of that dreadful judge that they might hold themselves the better to the duties of their callings, let not other men think if they neglect such meditations, that they shall well and worthily discharge their works? That ancient father Jerome professed of himself that whither he were At home,
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Blessed are they that are thus watchfull, alwaies thinking vpon their own ends, and the worlds end, that when the Bridgrome commeth either, to euery man particularly by death,
Blessed Are they that Are thus watchful, always thinking upon their own ends, and the world's end, that when the Bridegroom comes either, to every man particularly by death,
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