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Math. 16. 26. For What shall it profit a man though he should win the whole world,
Math. 16. 26. For What shall it profit a man though he should win the Whole world,
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and lose his owne soule?
and loose his own soul?
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IN these words, the holy Ghost layeth downe a reason, why we should not for the sauing of this present and momentany life, decline afflictions;
IN these words, the holy Ghost Layeth down a reason, why we should not for the Saving of this present and momentany life, decline afflictions;
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namely, because the sauing of life present in this regard, is the next way to endanget the life eternall:
namely, Because the Saving of life present in this regard, is the next Way to endanget the life Eternal:
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and if so, then no profit will redound thereby, no though we might liue to enioy the whole world.
and if so, then no profit will redound thereby, no though we might live to enjoy the Whole world.
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For hauing in the 21 verse, adioyned the doctrine of his particular suffering to the former doctrine of his Kingly office in gouerning and preseruing his Church, that so the wise temper of these seeming contraries might confound carnall wisdome, For having in the 21 verse, adjoined the Doctrine of his particular suffering to the former Doctrine of his Kingly office in governing and preserving his Church, that so the wise temper of these seeming contraries might confound carnal Wisdom,
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and exercise the faith of his disciples, because the harsh newes of his suffering gaue occasion of offence to Peter; as dreaming in his carnall reach, of a temporall Kingdome;
and exercise the faith of his Disciples, Because the harsh news of his suffering gave occasion of offence to Peter; as dreaming in his carnal reach, of a temporal Kingdom;
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he thereby takes occasion, from the particular doctrine of his owne suffering, to gather a generall conclusion:
he thereby Takes occasion, from the particular Doctrine of his own suffering, to gather a general conclusion:
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That whosoeuer will be his disciple, must also deny himselfe, and take vp his Crosse and follow him;
That whosoever will be his disciple, must also deny himself, and take up his Cross and follow him;
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which bitter pill that it might be the beter digested, he wisely remoues the maine barnd hinderance of enduring afflictions;
which bitter pill that it might be the beter digested, he wisely removes the main barnd hindrance of enduring afflictions;
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namely, the loue of life, and that by a strange paradox to the confounding of reason, & triall of faith:
namely, the love of life, and that by a strange paradox to the confounding of reason, & trial of faith:
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affirming that the sauing of life for a time, by auoyding the Crosse, was the next way to lose it eternally:
affirming that the Saving of life for a time, by avoiding the Cross, was the next Way to loose it eternally:
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and so to encourage the rather to the vndergoing of afflictions, he affirmeth contrarily, that the enduring of afflictions for his sake,
and so to encourage the rather to the undergoing of afflictions, he Affirmeth contrarily, that the enduring of afflictions for his sake,
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though it were to the losse of life temporall, was the meanes to procure the life eternall,
though it were to the loss of life temporal, was the means to procure the life Eternal,
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if not also for the preseruation of this present life.
if not also for the preservation of this present life.
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Now because life were not desirable of the carnall man, but for those pleasures and profits sake which the world supplies thereto;
Now Because life were not desirable of the carnal man, but for those pleasures and profits sake which the world supplies thereto;
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for otherwise these fayling, life is but a burden, and death a most desired hauen:
for otherwise these failing, life is but a burden, and death a most desired Haven:
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therefore the spirit of God proceedeth in this verse to root out of our hearts this loue of the world;
Therefore the Spirit of God Proceedeth in this verse to root out of our hearts this love of the world;
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and that by propounding the danger that accompanies the same; namely, that hereby the pretious soule is fearefully ensnared; and endangered.
and that by propounding the danger that Accompanies the same; namely, that hereby the precious soul is fearfully Ensnared; and endangered.
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And concludes the folly of such a match, when we pay so deere for worldly things, namely, that they profit nothing.
And concludes the folly of such a match, when we pay so deer for worldly things, namely, that they profit nothing.
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So that in these words we haue a discouery of an ordinary Bargaine vsually made by men of this world, So that in these words we have a discovery of an ordinary Bargain usually made by men of this world,
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& that as they conceiue, to great aduantage; namely, that they be contented for gayning of the world, to lose their soules.
& that as they conceive, to great advantage; namely, that they be contented for gaining of the world, to loose their Souls.
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Their soules is an ordinary price, to compasse the pleasures and profits of the world. In which Bargaine there are couched these particulars.
Their Souls is an ordinary price, to compass the pleasures and profits of the world. In which Bargain there Are couched these particulars.
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First, the ground or occasion of the bargaine; namely, their greedy and vnsatiable desire of earthly things, implyed in these words of extent: First, the ground or occasion of the bargain; namely, their greedy and unsatiable desire of earthly things, employed in these words of extent:
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Though he should gaine the whole world. As if the holy Ghost had therein discouered that Roote of al mischiefe;
Though he should gain the Whole world. As if the holy Ghost had therein discovered that Root of all mischief;
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namely, a couetous and vnreasonable desire to compasse all, to be satisfied with nothing, but the whole world.
namely, a covetous and unreasonable desire to compass all, to be satisfied with nothing, but the Whole world.
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Secondly, we haue heere the driuing of the Bargaine;
Secondly, we have Here the driving of the Bargain;
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namely, this couetous desire is that which giues way to Satan, to fetch ouer the soule.
namely, this covetous desire is that which gives Way to Satan, to fetch over the soul.
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Thirdly, heere is the Bargaine it selfe; namely, that the soule is lost for the gaining of the world.
Thirdly, Here is the Bargain it self; namely, that the soul is lost for the gaining of the world.
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Lastly, here is the Iudgement and censure of the bargaine; namely, that their is no profit in it. Of these in their places.
Lastly, Here is the Judgement and censure of the bargain; namely, that their is no profit in it. Of these in their places.
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And first, of the ground or occasion of the bargaine.
And First, of the ground or occasion of the bargain.
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This the holy Ghost discouers to be an vnsatiable desire of earthly things, teaching vs thereby, that naturally the minde of man,
This the holy Ghost discovers to be an unsatiable desire of earthly things, teaching us thereby, that naturally the mind of man,
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as it is immortall and not to be fadomed; so it is restles and neuer satisfied.
as it is immortal and not to be fadomed; so it is restless and never satisfied.
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And therefore affecteth vnmeasurably the things of the world: gladly would engrosse and appropriate all things to it selfe.
And Therefore affects unmeasurably the things of the world: gladly would engross and Appropriate all things to it self.
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It cannot brooke a share in it happines, it endures not to be stinted, and measured therein. So saith the spirit.
It cannot brook a share in it happiness, it endures not to be stinted, and measured therein. So Says the Spirit.
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The eye is not satisfied with seeing, nor the eare with hearing, and therefore much lesse the minde. The eye is not satisfied with seeing, nor the ear with hearing, and Therefore much less the mind.
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So is the practise hereof discouered: They ioyne houses to houses, and land to land, till there be no place; So is the practice hereof discovered: They join houses to houses, and land to land, till there be no place;
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and the reason hereof is added, that they may liue alone vpon the earth: And the generall conditions of all estates discouers no lesse;
and the reason hereof is added, that they may live alone upon the earth: And the general conditions of all estates discovers no less;
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no man is contented with the place and calling wherein God hath placed him, euery one aymes at the highest;
no man is contented with the place and calling wherein God hath placed him, every one aims At the highest;
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subiection is a burthen and disgrace, and soueraignty tickles with the conceit of deity;
subjection is a burden and disgrace, and sovereignty tickles with the conceit of deity;
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where the soule finds no rest in God, how can it be but restles in hawking after shadows? where pride is a chaine, where the soul finds no rest in God, how can it be but restless in hawking After shadows? where pride is a chain,
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how can bondage or subiection be any whit brooked? And seeing happines is conceited in these outward things;
how can bondage or subjection be any whit brooked? And seeing happiness is conceited in these outward things;
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if Caine be cast out of Gods presence, he must eternize his name in building of Cities, & compassing the world.
if Cain be cast out of God's presence, he must eternise his name in building of Cities, & compassing the world.
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Who would not enioy the most of all those things, that he may haue greatest happines? Can there be a greater plague to the wicked then still to be desiring, what they compasse? And may not this turne about to turne them home againe, that as the Doue whē she found no rest for the sole of her foote in the world, returned againe to the Arke from whence she was sent forth:
Who would not enjoy the most of all those things, that he may have greatest happiness? Can there be a greater plague to the wicked then still to be desiring, what they compass? And may not this turn about to turn them home again, that as the Dove when she found no rest for the sole of her foot in the world, returned again to the Ark from whence she was sent forth:
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so the poore soule being tyred in the compassing of these earthly things, and confounded in the pursuit thereof, may be forced to turne the current of her desires to the true obiect,
so the poor soul being tired in the compassing of these earthly things, and confounded in the pursuit thereof, may be forced to turn the current of her Desires to the true Object,
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and to seeke for happinesse in her God onely.
and to seek for happiness in her God only.
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Oh that we were wise to discerne the euill sicknes, and therein to take notice of the power of corruption.
O that we were wise to discern the evil sickness, and therein to take notice of the power of corruption.
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Are we sick of the world, and neuer satisfied therewith? How doth this discouer our barrennes of grace, are we sick of the world, and never satisfied therewith? How does this discover our Barrenness of grace,
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how doth it conuince our bondage vnto sinne? Where grace hath taken roote, we dye vnto the world;
how does it convince our bondage unto sin? Where grace hath taken root, we die unto the world;
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where God is preferred, there Mammō hath no place.
where God is preferred, there Mammō hath no place.
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How doth this discouer an impossibility in nature, to obtaine grace by it owne power, seeing the glory and wisdome of nature is enmity against God:
How does this discover an impossibility in nature, to obtain grace by it own power, seeing the glory and Wisdom of nature is enmity against God:
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exalting the world and it shadowes, aboue the true substance of euerlasting happines;
exalting the world and it shadows, above the true substance of everlasting happiness;
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making the wedge of gold it hope, and it belly it God? Why do worldings engrosse and compasse the earth,
making the wedge of gold it hope, and it belly it God? Why do Worldlings engross and compass the earth,
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but that they haue no hope of heauen? but that their maine happines is to enioy the pleasures of sin for a season:
but that they have no hope of heaven? but that their main happiness is to enjoy the pleasures of since for a season:
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and that they may enioy them more freely, they plot for greatnes, that none may controule them, they heape vp aboundance of treasures, that they may haue continuall matter to nourish and encrease sin.
and that they may enjoy them more freely, they plot for greatness, that none may control them, they heap up abundance of treasures, that they may have continual matter to nourish and increase since.
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Doth not affliction bridle sinne, and withdraw many encouragments there-from? doth not troubles awake the conscence,
Does not affliction bridle sin, and withdraw many encouragements therefrom? does not Troubles awake the conscience,
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and at least breed some remorse & outward abstinence from euill? Then well fare fulnesse to fatte the heart in sin, that it may be sencelesse thereof,
and At least breed Some remorse & outward abstinence from evil? Then well fare fullness to fat the heart in since, that it may be senseless thereof,
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and so commit it more greedily;
and so commit it more greedily;
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wel fare prosperity to drown the heart with a vaine conceite of Gods fauour, as if he loued vs,
well fare Prosperity to drown the heart with a vain conceit of God's favour, as if he loved us,
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because he bestoweth such a large portion vpon vs: that so though the minde be sensible of sinne, yet it may swell with presumption, & prophanesse;
Because he bestoweth such a large portion upon us: that so though the mind be sensible of sin, yet it may swell with presumption, & profaneness;
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that though we liue so, yet God approues thereof, we prosper and growe in greatnes, therefore all is well.
that though we live so, yet God approves thereof, we prosper and grow in greatness, Therefore all is well.
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And doth not this make way at length to desperate atheisme, that because we are spared,
And does not this make Way At length to desperate atheism, that Because we Are spared,
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nay we prosper, and thriue in sinne, therefore the Lord is like vnto vs, he likes of our sinne? And so the conclusion heereupon followeth by degrees, that the foole saith in his heart,
nay we prosper, and thrive in sin, Therefore the Lord is like unto us, he likes of our sin? And so the conclusion hereupon follows by Degrees, that the fool Says in his heart,
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as hee hath proued it by his waies;
as he hath proved it by his ways;
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that there is no God at all, but to prosper in the world, to doe what we list: that there is no God At all, but to prosper in the world, to do what we list:
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nay hence it followes in the end, that seeing we doe what we list, therefore wee are gods, knowing good and euill.
nay hence it follows in the end, that seeing we do what we list, Therefore we Are God's, knowing good and evil.
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This was the groūd of that grosse idolatry in deifying others and this not vnwillingly induced great ones to assume this diuine power vnto themselues, by there transcendent power and priuiledges, not onely to cōtroule their owne lawes,
This was the ground of that gross idolatry in deifying Others and this not unwillingly induced great ones to assume this divine power unto themselves, by there transcendent power and privileges, not only to control their own laws,
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but euen to encroach vpon and iustle out the law of God, and so to seate themselues in the place of the most Highest.
but even to encroach upon and justle out the law of God, and so to seat themselves in the place of the most Highest.
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Thus Antichrist arose by degrees from earthly happines, to a concept of diuine power, exalting himselfe aboue all that is called God, Thus Antichrist arose by Degrees from earthly happiness, to a concept of divine power, exalting himself above all that is called God,
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because hauing taken a surfet of worldly pompe and fulnesse, hee thereby established a visible monarchie, not only aboue Emperours & the potentates of the world,
Because having taken a surfeit of worldly pomp and fullness, he thereby established a visible monarchy, not only above emperors & the potentates of the world,
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but euen aboue heauen, and ouer hell it selfe, encroaching into the prerogatiue of the most Highest:
but even above heaven, and over hell it self, encroaching into the prerogative of the most Highest:
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and making and changing the eternall decrees at his pleasure, presuming with his fained, and vsurped keyes, to shut and open heauen and hell at his will,
and making and changing the Eternal decrees At his pleasure, presuming with his feigned, and usurped keys, to shut and open heaven and hell At his will,
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and by his deceiuable miracles and presumed perfection exalting himselfe in the hearts of all beleeuers aboue all that was called God.
and by his deceivable Miracles and presumed perfection exalting himself in the hearts of all believers above all that was called God.
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And the maine ground hereof was the iust iudgement of God vpon the Whore, whom as he had appointed frō all eternity to euerlasting perditiō,
And the main ground hereof was the just judgement of God upon the Whore, whom as he had appointed from all eternity to everlasting perdition,
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so to this end for the more righteous execution of his decree, he gaue her fauour with the great ones of the earth, by whom being cherrished and aduanced to bee Queene and Empresse of the world, heereby she was drowned in securitie,
so to this end for the more righteous execution of his Decree, he gave her favour with the great ones of the earth, by whom being cherished and advanced to be Queen and Empress of the world, hereby she was drowned in security,
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and said she sate as a Queene, and should see no euill, and so by securitie was hardned in her sin,
and said she sat as a Queen, and should see no evil, and so by security was hardened in her since,
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& therby committed the same more greedily;
& thereby committed the same more greedily;
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and so being deceiued by sinne, grewe to deceiue others, that shee might the better excuse her selfe,
and so being deceived by sin, grew to deceive Others, that she might the better excuse her self,
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and make prey of the blinded world:
and make prey of the blinded world:
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whereby as shee executed the wrath of God vpon the vtter Court, and reprobates of the visible Church;
whereby as she executed the wrath of God upon the utter Court, and Reprobates of the visible Church;
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so by her oppression and horrible wickednesse, by her vnsatiable ambition, and couetousnesse, by her diuellish treacheries and bloody cruelties, she is now growne hatefull to those that were her owne, being enuied for her greatnesse, hated for her wickednesse, and detested for her treacheries;
so by her oppression and horrible wickedness, by her unsatiable ambition, and covetousness, by her devilish Treacheries and bloody cruelties, she is now grown hateful to those that were her own, being envied for her greatness, hated for her wickedness, and detested for her Treacheries;
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so that her owne greatnesse hath begun and will certainely accomplish her iust ouerthrow, and fatall destruction:
so that her own greatness hath begun and will Certainly accomplish her just overthrow, and fatal destruction:
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her owne Louers that formerly aduanced her, being bewitched with the Cup of her fornications, as they haue hitherto, so still they shall leaue her, for her odious wickednesse:
her own Lovers that formerly advanced her, being bewitched with the Cup of her fornications, as they have hitherto, so still they shall leave her, for her odious wickedness:
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yea, they shall not cease to spoile, and vtterly roote her out, that so her destruction may be their safetie;
yea, they shall not cease to spoil, and utterly root her out, that so her destruction may be their safety;
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and the Lord may be glorified in his righteous iudgements.
and the Lord may be glorified in his righteous Judgments.
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Euen so, O Lord, hasten thy worke, for the comfort of thy Church, and glorie of thy great Name.
Eve so, Oh Lord, hasten thy work, for the Comfort of thy Church, and glory of thy great Name.
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And let this in the meane time admonish the wise, that they be not partakers with her of her sines,
And let this in the mean time admonish the wise, that they be not partakers with her of her sines,
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lest they partake with her of her plagues. Aboue all: let it aduise vs, especially to take heed of these two capitall sinnes, of pride,
lest they partake with her of her plagues. Above all: let it advise us, especially to take heed of these two capital Sins, of pride,
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and couetousnesse, the one being the meanes to nourish the other, and yet couetousnesse being the meanes to confound pride, in that it cannot be satisfied, cannot attaine it desire.
and covetousness, the one being the means to nourish the other, and yet covetousness being the means to confound pride, in that it cannot be satisfied, cannot attain it desire.
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Let Ieremies counsell to Baruch, be seasonable in these daies; Seeke not after great things. If our hearts bee right, we haue an higher ayme;
Let Jeremiahs counsel to baruch, be seasonable in these days; Seek not After great things. If our hearts be right, we have an higher aim;
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and if they bee not, wee cannot wish a greater plague, still to be desiring what we cannot haue;
and if they be not, we cannot wish a greater plague, still to be desiring what we cannot have;
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and when we haue the most, making our burthen the greater, and our account more heauy, at that great day.
and when we have the most, making our burden the greater, and our account more heavy, At that great day.
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Let this teach vs to labour contentednesse in our estates, by acknowledging our vnworthinesse of the best,
Let this teach us to labour contentedness in our estates, by acknowledging our unworthiness of the best,
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and the sufficiency of the least, with the blessing of God, by dayly resigning our selues into the hands of our God:
and the sufficiency of the least, with the blessing of God, by daily resigning our selves into the hands of our God:
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And imploying our talents faithfully to his glory, not considering so much what wee are short in of others, aboue vs;
And employing our Talents faithfully to his glory, not considering so much what we Are short in of Others, above us;
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but how many there are, that are short of our measure:
but how many there Are, that Are short of our measure:
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labouring to supply what is wanting in out-ward things, by storing vp inward graces, which the more we heape vp, the lesse we shall desire and esteeme the others;
labouring to supply what is wanting in outward things, by storing up inward graces, which the more we heap up, the less we shall desire and esteem the Others;
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and the more we haue, the more we shall receiue:
and the more we have, the more we shall receive:
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considering still of the shortnes of our liues, and suddainnesse of our account, that so still we may be rather carefull how to vse well,
considering still of the shortness of our lives, and suddainnesse of our account, that so still we may be rather careful how to use well,
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and so to account comfortably for what we haue, because we know not how soone we may leaue it:
and so to account comfortably for what we have, Because we know not how soon we may leave it:
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then to be desiring and caring for to morrow, because we know not what to morrow may bring.
then to be desiring and caring for to morrow, Because we know not what to morrow may bring.
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Labour we therefore to rectifie our iudgements, concerning our ambirious desires, as if these did argue an ingenuous and free spirit:
Labour we Therefore to rectify our Judgments, Concerning our ambirious Desires, as if these did argue an ingenuous and free Spirit:
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seeing, as there cannot be a greater marke of a degenerate minde, then to doate, and hunt greedily after earthly riches;
seeing, as there cannot be a greater mark of a degenerate mind, then to dote, and hunt greedily After earthly riches;
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because where our treasure is, there also are our hearts: what we doate vpon, that wee make our God.
Because where our treasure is, there also Are our hearts: what we dote upon, that we make our God.
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So hereby shall wee approoue that we are risen with Christ, if our affections be set vpon things that are aboue, and not on things below;
So hereby shall we approve that we Are risen with christ, if our affections be Set upon things that Are above, and not on things below;
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and the lesse care we haue of earthly things, the more are our hearts enflamed with the Law of God:
and the less care we have of earthly things, the more Are our hearts inflamed with the Law of God:
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the more enliued with the hope of a better life. Thus an vnsatiable desire of earthly things, possesseth euery man naturally:
the more enlived with the hope of a better life. Thus an unsatiable desire of earthly things, Possesses every man naturally:
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this conuinceth the obliquity and desperate state of Nature; this as it argueth it subiect to Sathan, who is the Prince of this world,
this Convinces the obliquity and desperate state of Nature; this as it argue it Subject to Sathan, who is the Prince of this world,
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so by this baite of the world he easily ensnareth vs to ineuitable destruction;
so by this bait of the world he Easily ensnares us to inevitable destruction;
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for so it followeth in the second place, had not Satan matter to worke vpon from vs, he could neuer preuaile to our destruction;
for so it follows in the second place, had not Satan matter to work upon from us, he could never prevail to our destruction;
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were we not as Tinder, apt to receiue the fire;
were we not as Tinder, apt to receive the fire;
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nay, had we not an whorish corruption in vs, alluring him to attempt vs, though he were neuer so instant, yet should he be disappointed.
nay, had we not an whorish corruption in us, alluring him to attempt us, though he were never so instant, yet should he be disappointed.
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But behold now, the Driuing of the Bargaine; what is it, that encourageth and enableth Sathan to preuaile for our destruction? there is a traytour within the citie, to open the gates to him, our vnsatiable desires of these things is that which he workes vpon.
But behold now, the Driving of the Bargain; what is it, that Encourageth and enableth Sathan to prevail for our destruction? there is a traitor within the City, to open the gates to him, our unsatiable Desires of these things is that which he works upon.
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Where these are, he easily fetcheth ouer the soule.
Where these Are, he Easily Fetches over the soul.
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The minde that is alwayes heauing after earthly things, is an easie and sure prey to Sathans malice.
The mind that is always heaving After earthly things, is an easy and sure prey to Satan's malice.
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The desire of riches is the roote of all euill, exposing to tentation and snare of Sathan. And no maruaile.
The desire of riches is the root of all evil, exposing to tentation and snare of Sathan. And no marvel.
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Because as this argues 〈 ◊ 〉 of vnbeliefe, which hath renounced confidence in God, and so being iustly forsaken of God, is thereby left to the malice of Satan.
Because as this argues 〈 ◊ 〉 of unbelief, which hath renounced confidence in God, and so being justly forsaken of God, is thereby left to the malice of Satan.
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So these endlesse desires exclude and chase all ▪ good motions of the Spirit; yea, all law of common equitie, and so the rather expose to Satans allurements: So these endless Desires exclude and chase all ▪ good motions of the Spirit; yea, all law of Common equity, and so the rather expose to Satan allurements:
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yea, where such desire hath taken hold, it exposeth greedily to any desperate wickednesse, for the accomplishment thereof, whereby the conscience becomes obdurate and senslesse, not onely of euill, but also the danger thereof:
yea, where such desire hath taken hold, it exposeth greedily to any desperate wickedness, for the accomplishment thereof, whereby the conscience becomes obdurate and senseless, not only of evil, but also the danger thereof:
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and so is the rather suppressed by the enemie; yea, which is the worst of all ▪ this thirst of earthly things puffeth vp,
and so is the rather suppressed by the enemy; yea, which is the worst of all ▪ this thirst of earthly things Puffeth up,
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and bewitcheth the minde with a false conceit of happinesse, and excellencie.
and bewitches the mind with a false conceit of happiness, and excellency.
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As if this were the onely happinesse to engrosse and compasse all, that we may liue alone vpon the earth;
As if this were the only happiness to engross and compass all, that we may live alone upon the earth;
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that none may share with vs; none may controule vs:
that none may share with us; none may control us:
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and so thereby layeth it most desperately open to Satans market, as making the delusion effectuall,
and so thereby Layeth it most desperately open to Satan market, as making the delusion effectual,
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and so smiting the hand, for the confirmation of the bargaine.
and so smiting the hand, for the confirmation of the bargain.
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If happinesse consist in enioying the world, then what need we feare to venture the soule;
If happiness consist in enjoying the world, then what need we Fear to venture the soul;
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vnlesse we enuie our owne happinesse? Thus did Satan fetcht ouer our first Parents, abusing first their iudgements with a conceit of happinesse, in which (indeed) was their baine: unless we envy our own happiness? Thus did Satan fetched over our First Parents, abusing First their Judgments with a conceit of happiness, in which (indeed) was their Bane:
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suggesting, that if they did eate of the forbidden tree, they should be so farre from death,
suggesting, that if they did eat of the forbidden tree, they should be so Far from death,
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as that they should bee as gods; knowing good and euill: and so by this slight easily brought them to his lure.
as that they should be as God's; knowing good and evil: and so by this slight Easily brought them to his lure.
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Lastly, if we consider what followes thereupon:
Lastly, if we Consider what follows thereupon:
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Namely, that though Worldlings conceit of happinesse in these earthly things, yet they are confounded in their hopes,
Namely, that though Worldlings conceit of happiness in these earthly things, yet they Are confounded in their hope's,
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and fall short of their compasse;
and fallen short of their compass;
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though they desire all, yet many times they attaine not any such measure, as may satisfie their desires.
though they desire all, yet many times they attain not any such measure, as may satisfy their Desires.
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How can this choose but breed despaire, and fearefull confusion? And is not this now Satans time to make prey of the soule? Now curse God and die,
How can this choose but breed despair, and fearful confusion? And is not this now Satan time to make prey of the soul? Now curse God and die,
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because we cannot haue our will.
Because we cannot have our will.
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I cannot be worse (saith the desperate soule) and therefore the foole rageth and is carelesse;
I cannot be Worse (Says the desperate soul) and Therefore the fool rages and is careless;
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nay, Satan is not so ready to make prey of the soule, as he is to hasten the worke:
nay, Satan is not so ready to make prey of the soul, as he is to hasten the work:
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Achitophel now hath no helpe, but to hang himselfe; Ahithophel now hath no help, but to hang himself;
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I cannot endure this disgrace, my credite is gone, and therefore I am weary of my life;
I cannot endure this disgrace, my credit is gone, and Therefore I am weary of my life;
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and heere-upon I will be couragious, to let it out my selfe.
and hereupon I will be courageous, to let it out my self.
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Behold the issue of worldly desires, they first puffe vp with pride, and then sinke in despaire,
Behold the issue of worldly Desires, they First puff up with pride, and then sink in despair,
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and so expose to Sathans butchery.
and so expose to Satan's butchery.
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Who so is wise let him vnderstand these things, and to whom the Arme of the Lord shall reueale them, let him cleare and iustifie the Lord, seeing his condemnation is of himselfe.
Who so is wise let him understand these things, and to whom the Arm of the Lord shall reveal them, let him clear and justify the Lord, seeing his condemnation is of himself.
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If wretched man doth make the wedge of gold his hope, and sets light by his soule for the obtaining of this trash, renouncing the happines of the life to come,
If wretched man does make the wedge of gold his hope, and sets Light by his soul for the obtaining of this trash, renouncing the happiness of the life to come,
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for the enioying of this present; is he not then the executioner of Gods righteous iudgement vpon him;
for the enjoying of this present; is he not then the executioner of God's righteous judgement upon him;
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doth he not subscribe to his owne condemnation? The waies of God are equall and righteous altogether,
does he not subscribe to his own condemnation? The ways of God Are equal and righteous altogether,
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but our wicked waies and desires do iustlie light vpon our owne pates, and our owne wisdome is our confusion.
but our wicked ways and Desires do justly Light upon our own pates, and our own Wisdom is our confusion.
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Take notice therefore in the feare of God, of this euill sicknes reigning in thee naturally:
Take notice Therefore in the Fear of God, of this evil sickness reigning in thee naturally:
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& be thou wise to discerne the power and growth thereof, that so thou maiest preuent the malice of Sathan.
& be thou wise to discern the power and growth thereof, that so thou Mayest prevent the malice of Sathan.
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The regenerate themselues haue not beene without some spice of this disease:
The regenerate themselves have not been without Some spice of this disease:
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the Apostles dreame of an earthly Kingdome, and Peter would faine haue tabernacles built on earth, to enioy some constant happines heere. the Apostles dream of an earthly Kingdom, and Peter would feign have Tabernacles built on earth, to enjoy Some constant happiness Here.
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The Saints haue sretted at the prosperity of the wicked, because they haue conceited it belonged vnto them, and who should rather haue it then they, who can best tell how to vse it? And yet all this but tentation, arising either from ignorance of better things, or ouer-prising these present. The Saints have sretted At the Prosperity of the wicked, Because they have conceited it belonged unto them, and who should rather have it then they, who can best tell how to use it? And yet all this but tentation, arising either from ignorance of better things, or ouer-prising these present.
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Blessed be God, the Saints haue acknowledged their folly heerein, and iustified the prouidence of God disposing at his pleasure these earthly things.
Blessed be God, the Saints have acknowledged their folly herein, and justified the providence of God disposing At his pleasure these earthly things.
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And therefore if any such desire ouertake thee, conceiue it to bee a tentation against the power and wisdome and prouidence of God; and thy future good:
And Therefore if any such desire overtake thee, conceive it to be a tentation against the power and Wisdom and providence of God; and thy future good:
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and so enter into the Sanctuary of the Lord;
and so enter into the Sanctuary of the Lord;
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for resolution herein pray with holy Dauid? Incline my heart vnto thy Testimonies, and not vnto couetousnes.
for resolution herein pray with holy David? Incline my heart unto thy Testimonies, and not unto covetousness.
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That these desires may not preuaile, keepe thy selfe wisely within the bounds of Gods prouidence, vsing onely lawfull meanes for the compassing of thy designes;
That these Desires may not prevail, keep thy self wisely within the bounds of God's providence, using only lawful means for the compassing of thy designs;
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so shalt not thou be exposed to Sathans malice. Consider the shortnes of thy life, and what will serue necessitie;
so shalt not thou be exposed to Satan's malice. Consider the shortness of thy life, and what will serve necessity;
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and so shalt thou cut thy coate according to thy cloath, seeing thou knowest not what the morrow will bring, that care is taken.
and so shalt thou Cut thy coat according to thy cloth, seeing thou Knowest not what the morrow will bring, that care is taken.
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And lastly, be wise to turne the streame another way;
And lastly, be wise to turn the stream Another Way;
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set thy affections on things aboue, and labour for that gaine which hath sufficiency for it vnseparable companion;
Set thy affections on things above, and labour for that gain which hath sufficiency for it unseparable Companion;
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seeke to bee rich in grace, & to aboūd in euery good worke: so shall thy bloudy issue be stanched, thy thirst satisfied of earthly things;
seek to be rich in grace, & to abound in every good work: so shall thy bloody issue be staunched, thy thirst satisfied of earthly things;
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now thou hast drunke of that fountain, thou shalt neuer thirst againe, at least thou shalt so thirst,
now thou hast drunk of that fountain, thou shalt never thirst again, At lest thou shalt so thirst,
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as that thou shalt be satisfied, Math. 5. 7. To conclude this point:
as that thou shalt be satisfied, Math. 5. 7. To conclude this point:
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Seeing we cannot be without these things, and it pleaseth God oftentimes to cast them vpon vs;
Seeing we cannot be without these things, and it Pleases God oftentimes to cast them upon us;
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here be thou wise to put thy knife to thy throat, to set boūds to thy desires & affections to outward things.
Here be thou wise to put thy knife to thy throat, to Set bounds to thy Desires & affections to outward things.
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As first, if riches encrease, set not thy heart vpon them, Psal. 62. 10. And that thou mayest not be bewitched by them;
As First, if riches increase, Set not thy heart upon them, Psalm 62. 10. And that thou Mayest not be bewitched by them;
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consider that they are common blessings; which the wicked for the most are partakers of in greater measure: Consider that they Are Common blessings; which the wicked for the most Are partakers of in greater measure:
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and therefore in these thou mayest be no otherwise happie, then that the vilest may exceed thee heerein.
and Therefore in these thou Mayest be no otherwise happy, then that the Vilest may exceed thee herein.
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Remember their condition, that they are slipperie and mutable, and therefore no fit matter to place thy eternall happinesse on:
remember their condition, that they Are slippery and mutable, and Therefore no fit matter to place thy Eternal happiness on:
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if they will not auaile thee in the day of wrath, Pro. 11. 8. much lesse will they secure thee of constant happinesse.
if they will not avail thee in the day of wrath, Pro 11. 8. much less will they secure thee of constant happiness.
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They are burthens at the best, and 〈 ◊ 〉res if thou close with them;
They Are burdens At the best, and 〈 ◊ 〉res if thou close with them;
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and therefore when thou hast most thou cariest thy clogge with thee, & if thou watchest not warily, they will proue snares to entangle thee.
and Therefore when thou hast most thou carriest thy clog with thee, & if thou watchest not warily, they will prove snares to entangle thee.
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They are onely good to these that are sanctified, and therefore labour first for the meate that shall endure for euer;
They Are only good to these that Are sanctified, and Therefore labour First for the meat that shall endure for ever;
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and be carefull to sanctifie them dayly vnto thee by the word, & praier, 1 Tim. 4. 5. that so the blessing of thy God may make them vsefull vnto thee. and be careful to sanctify them daily unto thee by the word, & prayer, 1 Tim. 4. 5. that so the blessing of thy God may make them useful unto thee.
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And seeing at the best they are but burdens vnto thee, and thou but a steward of them;
And seeing At the best they Are but burdens unto thee, and thou but a steward of them;
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ease thy selfe wisely of this but then, by a bountifull communicating vnto others; especially to the household of faith:
ease thy self wisely of this but then, by a bountiful communicating unto Others; especially to the household of faith:
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& prepare thy soule to a dayly reckoning, either by some change in this life, or the day of refreshing, when thou must giue vp a finall account.
& prepare thy soul to a daily reckoning, either by Some change in this life, or the day of refreshing, when thou must give up a final account.
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Thus shalt thou so enioy these things as not onely to preuent the snares of Satan,
Thus shalt thou so enjoy these things as not only to prevent the snares of Satan,
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but to lay vp a good foundation thereby against the day of Christ. 1. Tim 6. 19.
but to lay up a good Foundation thereby against the day of christ. 1. Tim 6. 19.
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If the Lord hath yet kept thee short of that portion which he hath giuen wisely to others:
If the Lord hath yet kept thee short of that portion which he hath given wisely to Others:
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That thou maiest herein also be maister of thy desires, learne first: That thou Mayest herein also be master of thy Desires, Learn First:
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To submit thy will to the will of the Lord, who may do with his owne what he will.
To submit thy will to the will of the Lord, who may do with his own what he will.
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Is thine eye euill because his is good? Consider that the least thou hast is more then thou deserue• •nd say with holy Iacob, Oh Lord, I am not worthy of the least of thy mercies; Is thine eye evil Because his is good? Consider that the least thou hast is more then thou deserue• •nd say with holy Iacob, O Lord, I am not worthy of the least of thy Mercies;
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and this shall prouoke to thankefulnes for what thou hast, and teach thee to waite vpon thy God in the blessing thereof.
and this shall provoke to thankfulness for what thou hast, and teach thee to wait upon thy God in the blessing thereof.
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Remember that thou broughtest nothing into the world, and shalt leaue all with the world, and therefore hauing food and raiment, therewith be thou content. 1 Tim. 6. 7. 8.
remember that thou Broughtest nothing into the world, and shalt leave all with the world, and Therefore having food and raiment, therewith be thou content. 1 Tim. 6. 7. 8.
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Consider the wisedome and goodnes of thy God, that now thou maiest go lighter to heauen,
Consider the Wisdom and Goodness of thy God, that now thou Mayest go lighter to heaven,
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and hast a lesse account to make in the great day:
and hast a less account to make in the great day:
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and therein blesse God for thy little, because a small thing that the righteous hath is better then great riches of the vngodly. Psa. 37. 9.
and therein bless God for thy little, Because a small thing that the righteous hath is better then great riches of the ungodly. Psa. 37. 9.
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And if yet thy desires may be enlarged for more, yet bound them still with subiection to thy God:
And if yet thy Desires may be enlarged for more, yet bound them still with subjection to thy God:
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set not the stock vpon it, as if either thou must haue so much, or else thou canst not waite on thy God in perswasiō of his loue:
Set not the stock upon it, as if either thou must have so much, or Else thou Canst not wait on thy God in persuasion of his love:
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but desire with condition, as it shall turne to thy good; and so what is best shalbe suplied vnto thee;
but desire with condition, as it shall turn to thy good; and so what is best shall suplied unto thee;
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either thou shalt haue more, or that which thou hast shall giue contentment.
either thou shalt have more, or that which thou hast shall give contentment.
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And heere it shall much auaile to order thy desires, if in steed of enlarging the same, thou rather restrainest them:
And Here it shall much avail to order thy Desires, if in steed of enlarging the same, thou rather restrainest them:
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as well to be abased and emptied of what thou hast, as to abound in seeking more; as well to be abased and emptied of what thou hast, as to abound in seeking more;
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oh, how shalt thou thus maister thy greedy desires? how maiest thou prepare thy selfe to euerlasting fulnes? Lastly, let thy rest be still vpon the prouidence of thy God, who feedeth the rauens and clotheth the lillies,
o, how shalt thou thus master thy greedy Desires? how Mayest thou prepare thy self to everlasting fullness? Lastly, let thy rest be still upon the providence of thy God, who feeds the Ravens and clotheth the lilies,
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though they neither spinne nor labour therefore.
though they neither spin nor labour Therefore.
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And shal not he much more increase thy oile in the cruse, the meale in the barrell? if thou canst be faithfull a little, shalt thou not see greater things thē these?
And shall not he much more increase thy oil in the cruse, the meal in the barrel? if thou Canst be faithful a little, shalt thou not see greater things them these?
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Thus maiest thou captiuate thy carnall affections, especially if with thy small measure of outward things, thou shalt compare thy portion of grace;
Thus Mayest thou captivate thy carnal affections, especially if with thy small measure of outward things, thou shalt compare thy portion of grace;
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which if it be lesse, thou hast more neede to raise thy affections higher: if it bee more:
which if it be less, thou hast more need to raise thy affections higher: if it be more:
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why art thou troubled for this outward want? This grace shalbe sufficient, and so Sathan shalbe excluded.
why art thou troubled for this outward want? This grace shall sufficient, and so Sathan shall excluded.
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But alas, he will not be shut out so: his triumphs are too apparent, his delusions too forcible:
But alas, he will not be shut out so: his Triumphos Are too apparent, his delusions too forcible:
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how many are content for these things to trade with him to the losse of their soules? how ordinarily do men transgresse for morsels of bread? how willingly is the soule made a prey for the gaining of earthly things?
how many Are content for these things to trade with him to the loss of their Souls? how ordinarily do men transgress for morsels of bred? how willingly is the soul made a prey for the gaining of earthly things?
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Behold the bargaine, and tremble at it;
Behold the bargain, and tremble At it;
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blesse thy God that thou hast not beene ouerraught? and lamēt the misery of thy bretheren that are daily thus deceiued.
bless thy God that thou hast not been ouerraught? and lament the misery of thy brethren that Are daily thus deceived.
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How commonly do men prostitute their soules for the loue of the world? Shall wee discouer the delusions which preuaile hereunto?
How commonly do men prostitute their Souls for the love of the world? Shall we discover the delusions which prevail hereunto?
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They liue by Sense, and not by Faith, and see no better, and cannot see a farre off, 1. Peter 1. 9. and therefore no maruaile if they dote vpon the present:
They live by Sense, and not by Faith, and see no better, and cannot see a Far off, 1. Peter 1. 9. and Therefore no marvel if they dote upon the present:
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and so not long able to liue by faith in the speciall prouidence of God,
and so not long able to live by faith in the special providence of God,
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and hope of better things, no maruaile if they make a contradiction betweene these things which are indeede onely subordinate, concluding that they must liue;
and hope of better things, no marvel if they make a contradiction between these things which Are indeed only subordinate, concluding that they must live;
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and therefore they must deceiue, breake Saboth, what not? As if conscience to God, and care of this life, were contradictions;
and Therefore they must deceive, break Sabbath, what not? As if conscience to God, and care of this life, were contradictions;
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we could not thriue and liue in the world;
we could not thrive and live in the world;
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and thriue to heauen also ▪ whereas indeede if we could trust God, & waite vpon him, we might finde that godlines hath the promise of this life as well as of that which is to come.
and thrive to heaven also ▪ whereas indeed if we could trust God, & wait upon him, we might find that godliness hath the promise of this life as well as of that which is to come.
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Indeed if we could trust in God, & waite vpon him, in well doing, we should verily be saued:
Indeed if we could trust in God, & wait upon him, in well doing, we should verily be saved:
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we shold want nothing that is good. As worldlings want faith, so they want patience: and therefore seeing they cannot tary the Lords leasure for the blessing of their labours,
we should want nothing that is good. As worldlings want faith, so they want patience: and Therefore seeing they cannot tarry the lords leisure for the blessing of their labours,
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therefore they will take what is at hand, whatsoeuer it cost them:
Therefore they will take what is At hand, whatsoever it cost them:
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what is this birth-right vnto them, seeing they dye for hunger? tell me not of my soule, I must not sterue, and be discredited; what is this birthright unto them, seeing they die for hunger? tell me not of my soul, I must not starve, and be discredited;
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I must be receiued when I am put out of my stewardship, and therefore I see no way but to deceiue and so to prouide for my selfe.
I must be received when I am put out of my stewardship, and Therefore I see no Way but to deceive and so to provide for my self.
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Thus want of patience breeds resolued wickednesse, and this exposeth the soule as a prey vnto Satan.
Thus want of patience breeds resolved wickedness, and this exposeth the soul as a prey unto Satan.
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Adde we hereunto that fearefull condition whereunto worldlings are subiect:
Add we hereunto that fearful condition whereunto worldlings Are Subject:
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that whereas they account their conscience as their greatest enemy, and their credit and estimation as their chiefe friend,
that whereas they account their conscience as their greatest enemy, and their credit and estimation as their chief friend,
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nay as the onely Idoll whom they worship:
nay as the only Idol whom they worship:
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therefore seeing their thriuing in the world is that which may both maintain their credit, on the one side,
Therefore seeing their thriving in the world is that which may both maintain their credit, on the one side,
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and also either lull the conscience asleep, or flatter it on the other side: if prosper in the world, either they haue no sence of dāger;
and also either lull the conscience asleep, or flatter it on the other side: if prosper in the world, either they have no sense of danger;
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or els all is well, because they prosper.
or Else all is well, Because they prosper.
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Ephraim saith, I am rich & encreased in substance, and therefore they shall find no iniquity in me, that were wickednes; Ephraim Says, I am rich & increased in substance, and Therefore they shall find no iniquity in me, that were wickedness;
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either I am senceles of euill, because my heart is fatted vp with prosperty, or if I am priuie of my selfe of any,
either I am senseless of evil, Because my heart is fatted up with Prosperity, or if I am privy of my self of any,
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yet God is at peace with me: I haue more then my heart can desire. Is it any maruaile if now hands be strucken, the bargain is made vp;
yet God is At peace with me: I have more then my heart can desire. Is it any marvel if now hands be strucken, the bargain is made up;
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either I haue no leasure to thinke on my soule, because the world comes so fast vpon me;
either I have no leisure to think on my soul, Because the world comes so fast upon me;
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or my soule is safe enough, seeing I haue my desire:
or my soul is safe enough, seeing I have my desire:
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or, which is common with worldlings to wish in this case, so I may enioy this happines, let them take heauen who list, I haue my portion already,
or, which is Common with worldlings to wish in this case, so I may enjoy this happiness, let them take heaven who list, I have my portion already,
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and therfore I looke for no other. The iustice of God is admirable herein, who giuing the wicked now their hearts desire;
and Therefore I look for no other. The Justice of God is admirable herein, who giving the wicked now their hearts desire;
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nay, more indeed then they would desire: nay, more indeed then they would desire:
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doth not this encrease the delusion by lulling them in securitie, and flattering them in a vaine conceit, of present happinesse, that they may willingly renounce the happinesse of the life to come? that so they may not repent of their bargaine,
does not this increase the delusion by lulling them in security, and flattering them in a vain conceit, of present happiness, that they may willingly renounce the happiness of the life to come? that so they may not Repent of their bargain,
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but euen sticke vnto it, and so harden their necks against all contrary blasts.
but even stick unto it, and so harden their necks against all contrary blasts.
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Lastly, the policie of Satan is herein also notorious, that though there should be some hucking at the bargaine, by reason of some crosses which may befall them in the world;
Lastly, the policy of Satan is herein also notorious, that though there should be Some hucking At the bargain, by reason of Some Crosses which may befall them in the world;
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or some reckonings of conscience within, to confound the sin: yet herein also are they supplyed with meanes to make them sticke to their bargaine.
or Some reckonings of conscience within, to confound the since: yet herein also Are they supplied with means to make them stick to their bargain.
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Either they haue beene too scrupulous in their dealings with men;
Either they have been too scrupulous in their dealings with men;
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which may arise from the light of common equitie and selfe loue, because they expect like dealing themselues:
which may arise from the Light of Common equity and self love, Because they expect like dealing themselves:
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and therefore now they must mend the matter, by letting loose the conscience to greater euils of oppression, and such like grosse wickednesse;
and Therefore now they must mend the matter, by letting lose the conscience to greater evils of oppression, and such like gross wickedness;
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that so they may quiet the conscience, by deading the sence:
that so they may quiet the conscience, by deading the sense:
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or else, they haue beene crossed in the world, to see whether they will be daunted with a little, to try their homage thereto;
or Else, they have been crossed in the world, to see whither they will be daunted with a little, to try their homage thereto;
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or because they haue not been carefull enough: and therefore now they must redouble their cares, and more intend the mayne;
or Because they have not been careful enough: and Therefore now they must redouble their Cares, and more intend the main;
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they must now be more industrious to recouer their losses, more abiect and slauish to make vp their mouthes ▪ Oh,
they must now be more Industria to recover their losses, more abject and slavish to make up their mouths ▪ O,
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how common are these courses with Worldlings! How fearefully heereby doe they enthrall themselues to destruction?
how Common Are these courses with Worldlings! How fearfully hereby do they enthral themselves to destruction?
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To conclude this point, that God may bee iustified, and Satan excusable in comparison of our selues, that our destruction may appeare principally to be contriued by our selues:
To conclude this point, that God may be justified, and Satan excusable in comparison of our selves, that our destruction may appear principally to be contrived by our selves:
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May we not obserue in worldly men, as an vnsatiable desire in these things, excluding all heauenly obiects,
May we not observe in worldly men, as an unsatiable desire in these things, excluding all heavenly objects,
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and so drawing on Satan to chaffer with them, so many such desperate fetches, both in the compassing of these things,
and so drawing on Satan to chaffer with them, so many such desperate Fetches, both in the compassing of these things,
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as also in the enioying of them, which doe necessarily auouch the making vp of this bargain.
as also in the enjoying of them, which do necessarily avouch the making up of this bargain.
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Consider, I pray you with me, their ground, and meanes in compassing these things; obserue now wisely their ende, in labouring for the same. Touching their ground;
Consider, I pray you with me, their ground, and means in compassing these things; observe now wisely their end, in labouring for the same. Touching their ground;
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is it not plaine Idolizing and deifying of these things, by putting their confidence in them,
is it not plain Idolizing and deifying of these things, by putting their confidence in them,
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as if these were the God that they onely must adore; as if happinesse, did onely consist in these? Iob 31.
as if these were the God that they only must adore; as if happiness, did only consist in these? Job 31.
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And doth not hence follow another fearefull ground;
And does not hence follow Another fearful ground;
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that as these are counted the true happinesse, so they are able to make them perfectly happie, that enioy them:
that as these Are counted the true happiness, so they Are able to make them perfectly happy, that enjoy them:
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and therefore he that enioyes them most, hath most happinesse; and so as God, may rule and doe what he list.
and Therefore he that enjoys them most, hath most happiness; and so as God, may Rule and do what he list.
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And what neede he then take care for any other happines? What need he feare whatsoeuer Bug-beares of heauen or hell, that simple men are feared withall? Let vs eat and drink,
And what need he then take care for any other happiness? What need he Fear whatsoever Bugbears of heaven or hell, that simple men Are feared withal? Let us eat and drink,
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for to morrow wee shall die, NONLATINALPHABET. Giue me the present, take the future who list.
for to morrow we shall die,. Give me the present, take the future who list.
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Such are the grounds to compasse these things, and are not the meanes suteable? yea surely.
Such Are the grounds to compass these things, and Are not the means suitable? yea surely.
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How can we expect Grapes of thornes, or Figges of thistles? As these are perswaded, so they practise.
How can we expect Grapes of thorns, or Figs of thistles? As these Are persuaded, so they practise.
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No God in comparison of these, & therfore no god to the compassings of them. The cōscience is too nice a rule to guide thē herein.
No God in comparison of these, & Therefore no god to the compassings of them. The conscience is too Nicaenae a Rule to guide them herein.
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The Word too precise, and enuious against their happines.
The Word too precise, and envious against their happiness.
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And yet that they may haue some colour to deceiue, and be deceiued, heere the Law of man,
And yet that they may have Some colour to deceive, and be deceived, Here the Law of man,
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nay the abuse rather of the Law, and custome of the time, comes in to be their warrant.
nay the abuse rather of the Law, and custom of the time, comes in to be their warrant.
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Thus it hath passed, and therefore it is currant. Nay, is not the present Euent vsually a warrant herein? it hath sorted well; and therefore it is well:
Thus it hath passed, and Therefore it is currant. Nay, is not the present Event usually a warrant herein? it hath sorted well; and Therefore it is well:
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what should I say? A deceiued heart hath seduced them, and a deceitfull world hath bewitched them;
what should I say? A deceived heart hath seduced them, and a deceitful world hath bewitched them;
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they must not be like No body, they shall lose their custome, if they will not buy and sell on the Sabboth;
they must not be like No body, they shall loose their custom, if they will not buy and fell on the Sabbath;
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they shall be deceiued, if they studie not to deceiue: Conscience goes a begging, and craft is the way to thriue;
they shall be deceived, if they study not to deceive: Conscience Goes a begging, and craft is the Way to thrive;
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if man see not, God will forgiue: and that man may not see, we will haue darke lights, and false waights;
if man see not, God will forgive: and that man may not see, we will have dark lights, and false weights;
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the Epha shall be made great, and the shekle small;
the Epha shall be made great, and the Shekel small;
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we will be at a word when we deale with Professors, that we may deceiue the sooner.
we will be At a word when we deal with Professors, that we may deceive the sooner.
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And we will haue three wordes to the bargaine, rating our Wares at treble the value;
And we will have three words to the bargain, rating our Wares At triple the valve;
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that we may fetch off the Ideot, if not at the first, yet at the second or third rebound.
that we may fetch off the Idiot, if not At the First, yet At the second or third rebound.
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Is not euery Trade a Mysterie forsooth? and is not this Mysterie abused commonly to deceiue,
Is not every Trade a Mystery forsooth? and is not this Mystery abused commonly to deceive,
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and be deceiued? My skill faileth me to diue into this Mysterie; onely I desire, that into their secrets my soule may not enter;
and be deceived? My skill Faileth me to dive into this Mystery; only I desire, that into their secrets my soul may not enter;
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my glorie may not be ioyned with their assemblies.
my glory may not be joined with their assemblies.
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Let this suffice, happy man that so toucheth Pitch, as not to be defiled with it;
Let this suffice, happy man that so touches Pitch, as not to be defiled with it;
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that so seeketh these things, as that he hazardeth not his precious soule.
that so seeks these things, as that he hazardeth not his precious soul.
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Too manifest it is, that the most take this libertie, and which is most fearefull, they sinne euen by licence.
Too manifest it is, that the most take this liberty, and which is most fearful, they sin even by licence.
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The Vsurer hath his warrant, the deuils Factor (I meane) the Stage-player, his colour to owne him to his Maister.
The Usurer hath his warrant, the Devils Factor (I mean) the Stage-player, his colour to own him to his Master.
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The best calling not without it snare to enthrall the soule. This shall appeare the better, if we now consider the ende of compassing these things:
The best calling not without it snare to enthral the soul. This shall appear the better, if we now Consider the end of compassing these things:
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which what is it vsually else, but either that we may liue vncontrouled, that the soule may take it ease,
which what is it usually Else, but either that we may live uncontrolled, that the soul may take it ease,
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and eternize it name ouer the earth, that it may out-face and dare heauen, that it may fat vp it selfe to the day of slaughter? Where Church maintenance for our faithfull labour, must discharge the same,
and eternise it name over the earth, that it may outface and Dare heaven, that it may fat up it self to the day of slaughter? Where Church maintenance for our faithful labour, must discharge the same,
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as if it were onely apreferment of learning, and not an encouragement to painefulnesse; where Simon Magus must enter in, and poore Simon Peter liue vpon almes;
as if it were only apreferment of learning, and not an encouragement to painfulness; where Simon Magus must enter in, and poor Simon Peter live upon alms;
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where Diotrephes that loues the preeminence must engrosse all, and Gallio cares not for these things:
where Diotrephes that loves the preeminence must engross all, and Gallio Cares not for these things:
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whose God is their belly, there end must needes be damnation;
whose God is their belly, there end must needs be damnation;
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who thus sow to the flesh, shalll they not of the flesh reape corruption? Thus the ende of Worldlings in heaping vp riches, discouers their deceit, and so their desperate case.
who thus sow to the Flesh, shall they not of the Flesh reap corruption? Thus the end of Worldlings in heaping up riches, discovers their deceit, and so their desperate case.
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And can we looke for a better haruest of such fearfull seedings? Consider we a little, how they vse these things:
And can we look for a better harvest of such fearful seedings? Consider we a little, how they use these things:
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are they not vsually in extreames and so bode extremity? Either the loue of these so besotte them, that for feare of parting with them, they cannot affoord themselues any comfortable part thereof:
Are they not usually in extremes and so bode extremity? Either the love of these so besot them, that for Fear of parting with them, they cannot afford themselves any comfortable part thereof:
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it more comforts them to behold them, that they may haue the credite and possession thereof,
it more comforts them to behold them, that they may have the credit and possession thereof,
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then to take their part of them cheerefully for their maintenance:
then to take their part of them cheerfully for their maintenance:
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Who so poore in this case, as they that are vsually most rich? who lesse enioy that they haue,
Who so poor in this case, as they that Are usually most rich? who less enjoy that they have,
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then they that haue most? so righteous is God to make them Purueyers for others, They shall hoord vp siluer as the dust,
then they that have most? so righteous is God to make them Purueyers for Others, They shall hoard up silver as the dust,
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but the righteous shall diuide it: so shall the rust of what they haue hoorded vp, bee a witnesse against them, and consume them with fire:
but the righteous shall divide it: so shall the rust of what they have hoarded up, be a witness against them, and consume them with fire:
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so shall the cry of the poore whom they haue oppressed in scraping, and defrauded in detaining from them, pull downe vengeance vpon their heads and hasten their owne comfort, in their iust confusion.
so shall the cry of the poor whom they have oppressed in scraping, and defrauded in detaining from them, pull down vengeance upon their Heads and hasten their own Comfort, in their just confusion.
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Doe they not in distrust of Gods prouidence, vsually make Idols of these things, and so are giuen vp to make Idols of themselues? hauing mouthes and yet dare not taste, hauing bellies,
Do they not in distrust of God's providence, usually make Idols of these things, and so Are given up to make Idols of themselves? having mouths and yet Dare not taste, having bellies,
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and yet pine themselues? As they vse their goods as Babies, onely to gaze and play withall;
and yet pine themselves? As they use their goods as Babies, only to gaze and play withal;
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so they make babies and sots of themselues, fit onely to be gazed at, and scorned of the world.
so they make babies and sots of themselves, fit only to be gazed At, and scorned of the world.
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Loe, this is the man that boasted of his riches, and put his confidence in the multitude of his treasures.
Loe, this is the man that boasted of his riches, and put his confidence in the multitude of his treasures.
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Thus they which haue oppressed others in gathering goods, are iustly left to oppresse and defraude themselues of the lawfull vse of them, feeding themselues chiefly with the winde of credite, Thus they which have oppressed Others in gathering goods, Are justly left to oppress and defraud themselves of the lawful use of them, feeding themselves chiefly with the wind of credit,
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and vaine estimation, and so they iustly reape the whirle-winde of Gods righteous vengeance.
and vain estimation, and so they justly reap the whirlwind of God's righteous vengeance.
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And thus are many caried with this extreame; others that thinke to hit it, by taking their portion,
And thus Are many carried with this extreme; Others that think to hit it, by taking their portion,
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yet doe they not as fooles fall into the other extreame, by prodigalitie and excesse? Witnesse their fat paunches, and leane soules;
yet do they not as Fools fallen into the other extreme, by prodigality and excess? Witness their fat paunches, and lean Souls;
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their whorish attire, and barren possessions, where a paire of slippers shall deuoure a whole Lordship;
their whorish attire, and barren possessions, where a pair of slippers shall devour a Whole Lordship;
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and a cast at dice, cast the Master out of all hee hath;
and a cast At dice, cast the Master out of all he hath;
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when the Harlot shall bring another to a morsell of bread, when the contentious spirite of some, shall make them foote-stooles to set the Lawyer aloft:
when the Harlot shall bring Another to a morsel of bred, when the contentious Spirit of Some, shall make them footstools to Set the Lawyer aloft:
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and the idle braine of many shall make my gentleman a Begger;
and the idle brain of many shall make my gentleman a Beggar;
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when the Broker shall fleece him, and the Vsurer flea my yong Master, for his filthinesse and gaudery:
when the Broker shall fleece him, and the Usurer flay my young Master, for his filthiness and gaudery:
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who will not say that this wealth was disposed for the owners destruction? that plenty hath brought forth vanitie,
who will not say that this wealth was disposed for the owners destruction? that plenty hath brought forth vanity,
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and the daughter hath deuoured the mother? Thus by the gathering and abusing of these earthly things, it is more manifest that Worldlings engage their soules for them,
and the daughter hath devoured the mother? Thus by the gathering and abusing of these earthly things, it is more manifest that Worldlings engage their Souls for them,
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and so following and honouring Satan, herein doe bewray themselues to be his, to whom they doe homage.
and so following and honouring Satan, herein do bewray themselves to be his, to whom they do homage.
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Oh, that we were wise to try our selues hereby.
O, that we were wise to try our selves hereby.
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Is it not now a ruled Case among Worldlings, that there is no hell but to be in debt? that it is madnesse to thinke that there is any such couenant with Satan? Haue not the worldly wise condemned the whole doctrine and practize of Witch-craft, which is by compact with Satan,
Is it not now a ruled Case among Worldlings, that there is no hell but to be in debt? that it is madness to think that there is any such Covenant with Satan? Have not the worldly wise condemned the Whole Doctrine and practice of Witchcraft, which is by compact with Satan,
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because they would be sure of their couenants with him? and is not the ground thereof, that roote of Atheisme, that they account of no God but Mammon, no heauen but worldly happinesse? Tell a Worldling that he is ruled by the god of this World, that his loue of money argues him to bee his slaue, and he will boldly reply;
Because they would be sure of their Covenants with him? and is not the ground thereof, that root of Atheism, that they account of no God but Mammon, no heaven but worldly happiness? Tell a Worldling that he is ruled by the god of this World, that his love of money argues him to be his slave, and he will boldly reply;
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That he defies the diuel, he hopes to blesse himselfe frō him as well as the best.
That he defies the Devil, he hope's to bless himself from him as well as the best.
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And yet his way vtters his folly and desperate estate; he hath made the wedge of gold his hope: And yet his Way utters his folly and desperate estate; he hath made the wedge of gold his hope:
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and therefore his hope and foundation is built vpon the sandes, his wisedome is worldly, and therefore sensuall, and so consequētly diuellish.
and Therefore his hope and Foundation is built upon the sands, his Wisdom is worldly, and Therefore sensual, and so consequently devilish.
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Deceiue not therfore thy selfe in the feare of God;
Deceive not Therefore thy self in the Fear of God;
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thou mayest be receiued into an outward couenant with God, & yet make a secret compact with Satan,
thou Mayest be received into an outward Covenant with God, & yet make a secret compact with Satan,
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for the vn doing of thy soule.
for the vn doing of thy soul.
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Oh, how many Demi-asses may bee found among vs, that howsoeuer they haue giuen their names vnto Christ,
O, how many Demi-asses may be found among us, that howsoever they have given their names unto christ,
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yet they haue giuen their hearts to the diuell; and all by embracing this present world.
yet they have given their hearts to the Devil; and all by embracing this present world.
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Shall we for our better informing take a view of some of them? Doth Cain build Cities,
Shall we for our better informing take a view of Some of them? Does Cain built Cities,
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& seeke to nestle himselfe surely on the earth, to auoid the storme of heauen? This plainely doth auouch his reiection from God.
& seek to nestle himself surely on the earth, to avoid the storm of heaven? This plainly does avouch his rejection from God.
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If Balaam for promotion, will bring God to his wicked bent:
If balaam for promotion, will bring God to his wicked bent:
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doth he not loue the wages of iniquitie, and expose his soule to the rage of Sathan? If Saul to cloake his sinne, will be hindered of the people, shall he not be reiected of God,
does he not love the wages of iniquity, and expose his soul to the rage of Sathan? If Saul to cloak his sin, will be hindered of the people, shall he not be rejected of God,
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and hasten his own confusion? Doth Iudas sell his Maister for the wages of vnrighteousnesse,
and hasten his own confusion? Does Iudas fell his Master for the wages of unrighteousness,
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and doth he not set his soule to sale to the deuill? As by these,
and does he not Set his soul to sale to the Devil? As by these,
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and the like examples of Diotrephes, Hymenius, Alexander, &c, wee may take some scantling of our estates,
and the like Examples of Diotrephes, Hymenaeus, Alexander, etc., we may take Some scantling of our estates,
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whether wee haue made this bargaine, or no:
whither we have made this bargain, or no:
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so yet to make a more particular search hereof, let vs examine our hearts by these Rules;
so yet to make a more particular search hereof, let us examine our hearts by these Rules;
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Do we first seeke the world, and not the Kingdom of heauen? Will wee make sure of thriuing first,
Do we First seek the world, and not the Kingdom of heaven? Will we make sure of thriving First,
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before wee labour for knowledge, and the feare of God? And if it come to the iumpe, that either we must straine our conscience, or lose our profit;
before we labour for knowledge, and the Fear of God? And if it come to the jump, that either we must strain our conscience, or loose our profit;
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because we cannot bee contented with a meane, wee cannot waite vpon the blessing of God in the way hee hath commanded, wee will venture a ioynt whatsoeuer come of it.
Because we cannot be contented with a mean, we cannot wait upon the blessing of God in the Way he hath commanded, we will venture a joint whatsoever come of it.
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Is the Sabboth no barre to hinder our vnsatiable desires, but either we wish it were gone, that wee may returne to our vomit,
Is the Sabbath no bar to hinder our unsatiable Desires, but either we wish it were gone, that we may return to our vomit,
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or we cannot stay so long but euen on the Lords day we will serue our lusts in buying and selling, in tossing and tumbling vp and downe, making that day of rest restlesse, by our worldly thoughts and carnall pursuites, by our prophane pleasures and pretended liberty? Haue we begun in the spirit,
or we cannot stay so long but even on the lords day we will serve our Lustiest in buying and selling, in tossing and tumbling up and down, making that day of rest restless, by our worldly thoughts and carnal pursuits, by our profane pleasures and pretended liberty? Have we begun in the Spirit,
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and haue quickly enough thereof? and so we can easily limite our selues in heauenly things, we haue knowledge enough;
and have quickly enough thereof? and so we can Easily limit our selves in heavenly things, we have knowledge enough;
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nay, we may be too zealous, too holy, more precise then wise, too much learning may make vs madde, or fooles:
nay, we may be too zealous, too holy, more precise then wise, too much learning may make us mad, or Fools:
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to leaue a bird in hand for that in the bush, that so we may enlarge our desires with hell,
to leave a bird in hand for that in the bush, that so we may enlarge our Desires with hell,
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and stil cry with the daughters of the horseleech, Giue, giue.
and still cry with the daughters of the horseleech, Give, give.
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And haue we no leasure for religion, our thrift comes in so fast, al time is too little, either to husband wel that we haue,
And have we no leisure for Religion, our thrift comes in so fast, all time is too little, either to husband well that we have,
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or to better our estate? Lastly, for the better iustifying of our selus in our temporising and hypocrisie:
or to better our estate? Lastly, for the better justifying of our selves in our temporising and hypocrisy:
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do we now labour to stint others to our measure, both by traducing such as are before vs in grace,
do we now labour to stint Others to our measure, both by traducing such as Are before us in grace,
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as vnreasonable and madde fellowes, that know no compasse, as by alluring them with our glorious shewes, to curse where they will blesse, to call light darknes,
as unreasonable and mad Fellows, that know no compass, as by alluring them with our glorious shows, to curse where they will bless, to call Light darkness,
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and darknes light? Surely these are more then probable coniectures, that our soules are engaged to the world, that our heauen is on earth, and our happines in hell.
and darkness Light? Surely these Are more then probable Conjectures, that our Souls Are engaged to the world, that our heaven is on earth, and our happiness in hell.
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In a word, where credit is the guide and bridle of conscience, and profit the touchstone and square of religion;
In a word, where credit is the guide and bridle of conscience, and profit the touchstone and square of Religion;
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where conscience is the Broker to colour deceite, and religion the factor and handmaide for profit;
where conscience is the Broker to colour deceit, and Religion the factor and handmaid for profit;
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where ciuill honestie goes currant for substantiall righteousnes, and bodily seruice is a sufficient couering for secret wickednes;
where civil honesty Goes currant for substantial righteousness, and bodily service is a sufficient covering for secret wickedness;
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where the fruite of the body must satisfie for the sinne of the soule, and the mercy of God must be the cloake to cruelty against our selues and others;
where the fruit of the body must satisfy for the sin of the soul, and the mercy of God must be the cloak to cruelty against our selves and Others;
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will the Lord be mercifull to presumptuous sinners, can there be hope of mercy without the bonds thereof, seeing there is mercy onely with him that he may be feared?
will the Lord be merciful to presumptuous Sinners, can there be hope of mercy without the bonds thereof, seeing there is mercy only with him that he may be feared?
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And is there any feare of God, where prophanesse is iustified, & that by abusing and peruerting the straight waies of God? and can these be but abused where credit is made the head,
And is there any Fear of God, where profaneness is justified, & that by abusing and perverting the straight ways of God? and can these be but abused where credit is made the head,
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and conscience the tayle? can the conscience be free where profit limits religion, and ciuility is the iudge thereof? and can wee admit of any Iudge then ciuill honestie? must we not make the best of what we haue, seeing wee will haue no better? This serues the turne for the present,
and conscience the tail? can the conscience be free where profit Limits Religion, and civility is the judge thereof? and can we admit of any Judge then civil honesty? must we not make the best of what we have, seeing we will have no better? This serves the turn for the present,
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and what neede we any more? And is not now bodily seruice made an Idoll,
and what need we any more? And is not now bodily service made an Idol,
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and will worship set in the seate of the scorners? We despise all others that make conscience of their waies, they are but a base and beggerly multitude, that know not the law;
and will worship Set in the seat of the Scorner's? We despise all Others that make conscience of their ways, they Are but a base and beggarly multitude, that know not the law;
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if they cannot liue by their religion, they haue a bad master. And therefore welfare worldly wisdome, that hath two strings to it bow;
if they cannot live by their Religion, they have a bad master. And Therefore welfare worldly Wisdom, that hath two strings to it bow;
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if God will not helpe, yet wel fare Mammon to helpe at a pinch.
if God will not help, yet well fare Mammon to help At a pinch.
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And seeing Mammon serues our present turne, what more profit shall we haue in the seruice of God? nay, may not our precisenesse hinder our profit? And therefore religion must be cast off as an enemy to our owne profit,
And seeing Mammon serves our present turn, what more profit shall we have in the service of God? nay, may not our preciseness hinder our profit? And Therefore Religion must be cast off as an enemy to our own profit,
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or else submitted to the compasse thereof.
or Else submitted to the compass thereof.
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Behold the power of delusion preuailing with worldlings, and let vs wisely trie our selues hereby. To conclude this point:
Behold the power of delusion prevailing with worldlings, and let us wisely try our selves hereby. To conclude this point:
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seeing this bargaine is a mysterie rather performed in deedes then in words, not without it glorious pretences to ensnare vs more easily,
seeing this bargain is a mystery rather performed in Deeds then in words, not without it glorious pretences to ensnare us more Easily,
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& accompanied with dangerous sophistrie, whereby we hope to come out thereof: learne we then in the feare of God, first what these vizers and pretences are,
& accompanied with dangerous sophistry, whereby we hope to come out thereof: Learn we then in the Fear of God, First what these vizers and pretences Are,
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and how we may disclaime them. The vizers vnder which this fearefull bargaine is concealed; are first, that the blessing of God maketh rich;
and how we may disclaim them. The vizers under which this fearful bargain is concealed; Are First, that the blessing of God makes rich;
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to thriue and encrease in the world is the gift of God, and recompence of our labours,
to thrive and increase in the world is the gift of God, and recompense of our labours,
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and therefore who would not labour for aboundance, seeing the Lord giues time thereto what neede we feare danger in that which is a blessing? Which though it bee true to those that be sanctified,
and Therefore who would not labour for abundance, seeing the Lord gives time thereto what need we Fear danger in that which is a blessing? Which though it be true to those that be sanctified,
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yet neither any childe of God must looke for this blessing, because it seemeth good to our God to giue some more, that they may be stewards for others, so also to giue some lesse, that there may be a maintenance of the holy fellowship, by this mutuall communication of each others gifts? And so this diuersitie of outward gifts, that the rich may ease the poore of their burthen of want by communicating of their store vnto them,
yet neither any child of God must look for this blessing, Because it seems good to our God to give Some more, that they may be Stewards for Others, so also to give Some less, that there may be a maintenance of the holy fellowship, by this mutual communication of each Others Gifts? And so this diversity of outward Gifts, that the rich may ease the poor of their burden of want by communicating of their store unto them,
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and the poore may also ease the rich of their burthen of riches, and further their reckoning against the day of the Lord by their thankfulnes and prayers,
and the poor may also ease the rich of their burden of riches, and further their reckoning against the day of the Lord by their thankfulness and Prayers,
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thus the rich and the poore meete together; the Lord is the maker of them both.
thus the rich and the poor meet together; the Lord is the maker of them both.
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And the Lord may haue the onely glory of his wise prouidence, though in giuing to each as pleaseth him,
And the Lord may have the only glory of his wise providence, though in giving to each as Pleases him,
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yea in satisfying each in this different measure here with thankfulnes and contentment.
yea in satisfying each in this different measure Here with thankfulness and contentment.
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And so either of them may be prouoked to hunger after durable riches, the rich in that they are but tennants at will,
And so either of them may be provoked to hunger After durable riches, the rich in that they Are but tenants At will,
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and stewards for others, and therefore must giue vp their account:
and Stewards for Others, and Therefore must give up their account:
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and the poor also hereby prouoked to hunger after heauenly treasures, in that they are wisely stinted & dieted of the present.
and the poor also hereby provoked to hunger After heavenly treasures, in that they Are wisely stinted & dieted of the present.
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And therefore as neither the Saints must reckon of these blessings, so neither must they measure the worth of their labours hereby,
And Therefore as neither the Saints must reckon of these blessings, so neither must they measure the worth of their labours hereby,
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as if they did not serue God aright if they were not recompenced with aboundance;
as if they did not serve God aright if they were not recompensed with abundance;
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because as our seruice of God deserueth not the least, so to serue God for these things, is to serue our selues aboue him:
Because as our service of God deserves not the least, so to serve God for these things, is to serve our selves above him:
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and so though we haue our reward heere, yet we may misse of it in a better life.
and so though we have our reward Here, yet we may miss of it in a better life.
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And therefore that Iob may not be iustly challenged to serue God for these things, they shalbe taken from him, that his secret corruption may be purged out, & sincerity approued.
And Therefore that Job may not be justly challenged to serve God for these things, they shall taken from him, that his secret corruption may be purged out, & sincerity approved.
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And on the contrary, many an hypocrite and earthworme shal haue his portion in this life, & be glutted in these things more then his heart can desire, that so he may be iustly deceiued, in what he desires to be flattered, namely, an opinion of goodnes;
And on the contrary, many an hypocrite and earthworm shall have his portion in this life, & be glutted in these things more then his heart can desire, that so he may be justly deceived, in what he Desires to be flattered, namely, an opinion of Goodness;
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and may also deceiue others hereby, that measure righteousnes by outward prosperitie;
and may also deceive Others hereby, that measure righteousness by outward Prosperity;
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& yet most fearefully also deceiue himselfe, not onely in finding no contentment in this his supposed happines,
& yet most fearfully also deceive himself, not only in finding no contentment in this his supposed happiness,
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but on the contrary, being giuen vp by one delusion to another. That as he accounts it a seale of his vprightnes to be crowned with aboundance,
but on the contrary, being given up by one delusion to Another. That as he accounts it a seal of his uprightness to be crowned with abundance,
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so he shal esteeme this his happines;
so he shall esteem this his happiness;
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either on the one side, to abuse these things by putting them to no vse but vsury,
either on the one side, to abuse these things by putting them to no use but Usury,
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and so defrauding himselfe and others of the comfort of them;
and so defrauding himself and Others of the Comfort of them;
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or else on the other side, imagining this his happines to crowne his head with roses,
or Else on the other side, imagining this his happiness to crown his head with roses,
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& fare deliciously euery day, he shall be giuen vp to the abuse of these things by riot and excesse:
& fare deliciously every day, he shall be given up to the abuse of these things by riot and excess:
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not onely to the iust shame and confusion of all his ciuill honestie, and conceited goodnes;
not only to the just shame and confusion of all his civil honesty, and conceited Goodness;
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but to the iust ouerthrow of his conceited happines in them;
but to the just overthrow of his conceited happiness in them;
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as by his ryot and superfluity, bringing himselfe ofttimes to a morsell of bread, and yet cannot haue so much as the huskes which the Swine fed on, to satisfie his necessitie;
as by his riot and superfluity, bringing himself ofttimes to a morsel of bred, and yet cannot have so much as the husks which the Swine fed on, to satisfy his necessity;
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and so hereby plunging himselfe into fearefull shifts, and wofull despaire. Behold here the power of his delusion.
and so hereby plunging himself into fearful shifts, and woeful despair. Behold Here the power of his delusion.
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And conclude we iustly hence, that the aboundance of outward things, as they are but common blessings,
And conclude we justly hence, that the abundance of outward things, as they Are but Common blessings,
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so they are often giuen to the wicked as curses, to hasten their destruction.
so they Are often given to the wicked as curses, to hasten their destruction.
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And they are often denyed to the godly in mercy, to try their sincerity, their faith, and patience;
And they Are often denied to the godly in mercy, to try their sincerity, their faith, and patience;
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and also to prouoke their appetite to more heauenly treasures.
and also to provoke their appetite to more heavenly treasures.
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So that, it is not the hauing of aboundance, but the right vse thereof, which is the blessing of God, 1. Tim. 6. 18, 19. whereby wee shall lay vp a good Foundation against the life to come. So that, it is not the having of abundance, but the right use thereof, which is the blessing of God, 1. Tim. 6. 18, 19. whereby we shall lay up a good Foundation against the life to come.
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And therefore it is but a delusion to imagine that the more we haue, the more we are blessed,
And Therefore it is but a delusion to imagine that the more we have, the more we Are blessed,
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as being the colour whereby Satan drawes vs on to this Bargaine; laying hereupon this false ground in our hearts, that wee must abound in these things,
as being the colour whereby Satan draws us on to this Bargain; laying hereupon this false ground in our hearts, that we must abound in these things,
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or else we cannot be blessed. And so vpon this sandy foundation, raysing vp this Towre of Babell by diuers stones:
or Else we cannot be blessed. And so upon this sandy Foundation, raising up this Tower of Babel by diverse stones:
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As first, to take vp our hearts especially, to the compassing hereof, and so to preuent them of the true riches:
As First, to take up our hearts especially, to the compassing hereof, and so to prevent them of the true riches:
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Next to plunge vs into any base and carnal courses for the enioying of the same,
Next to plunge us into any base and carnal courses for the enjoying of the same,
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and so harden the conscience in sinne. And lastly, to exclude repentance euer, by the enioying hereof;
and so harden the conscience in sin. And lastly, to exclude Repentance ever, by the enjoying hereof;
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as if this were our happinesse, to be secure of our Estates:
as if this were our happiness, to be secure of our Estates:
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and why may we not be secure, seeing we sit as a Queene, and shall see no euill? we say in our prosperitie, we shall neuer bee remooued;
and why may we not be secure, seeing we fit as a Queen, and shall see no evil? we say in our Prosperity, we shall never be removed;
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we haue feathered our neasts on high, and our habitations shall continue for euer. And so securitie makes way to sudden destruction;
we have feathered our nests on high, and our habitations shall continue for ever. And so security makes Way to sudden destruction;
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Thou foole, this night shall they fetch away thy soule: euen when thon sayest vnto thy soule;
Thou fool, this night shall they fetch away thy soul: even when thon Sayest unto thy soul;
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Take thine ease, thou hast goods laid vp for many years.
Take thine ease, thou hast goods laid up for many Years.
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Learne we hence therefore in the feare of God, to discerne this dāgerous colour, & so be we wise to preuent the same, as heretofore hath beene directed.
Learn we hence Therefore in the Fear of God, to discern this dangerous colour, & so be we wise to prevent the same, as heretofore hath been directed.
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The second colour wherby Satan draws vs on to this desperate Bargaine, is the pretence of our Callings:
The second colour whereby Satan draws us on to this desperate Bargain, is the pretence of our Callings:
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some wherof are such, as cannot be managed without aboundance; and herein the delusion is more forcible, for the enthralling of the soule;
Some whereof Are such, as cannot be managed without abundance; and herein the delusion is more forcible, for the enthralling of the soul;
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both in that aboundance, beeing an inseparable companion to greatnes, doth hereby puffe vp the heart,
both in that abundance, being an inseparable Companion to greatness, does hereby puff up the heart,
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and so exalts it against the Lord, as if this great Babel were attained by our own wit and industrie,
and so exalts it against the Lord, as if this great Babel were attained by our own wit and industry,
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but vsually that we come to that fulnes without our owne labour and endeauours.
but usually that we come to that fullness without our own labour and endeavours.
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Hereupon we grow carelesse in the vse of what wee came so lightly by, and either vpon vaine pretence of Munificence, we lauish out on such as wee purpose to honour, that so we may be as Gods; in bestowing where we will:
Hereupon we grow careless in the use of what we Come so lightly by, and either upon vain pretence of Munificence, we lavish out on such as we purpose to honour, that so we may be as God's; in bestowing where we will:
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or, we supply prodigalitie, by oppression of others; and so affect a kinde of deitie, in taking from whom we list;
or, we supply prodigality, by oppression of Others; and so affect a kind of deity, in taking from whom we list;
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and so on either side, doe willingly endanger our precious soules, either by putting confidence in that which daily we confound in our abuse;
and so on either side, do willingly endanger our precious Souls, either by putting confidence in that which daily we confound in our abuse;
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or els by abusing the trust that is committed vnto vs, as beeing but Stewards for others,
or Else by abusing the trust that is committed unto us, as being but Stewards for Others,
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and seruants to the common good. Behold here then the delusion in high callings; and learne we thus in the feare of God, to auoid the snare thereof.
and Servants to the Common good. Behold Here then the delusion in high callings; and Learn we thus in the Fear of God, to avoid the snare thereof.
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Consider we that high callings, though they require necessarie supply of aboundance, yet it is not so much for their owne, as the publique good:
Consider we that high callings, though they require necessary supply of abundance, yet it is not so much for their own, as the public good:
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so to keepe their owne estate therewith, as that withall they remember, that they are subordinate to the Highest;
so to keep their own estate therewith, as that withal they Remember, that they Are subordinate to the Highest;
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who as he gaue them these things, so hee will require an account of thē. And secondly, that they are also herein but seruants to the publique;
who as he gave them these things, so he will require an account of them. And secondly, that they Are also herein but Servants to the public;
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so to carie their state, as the Common-wealth may thereby flourish. And therefore they must euer bare of their fulnesse, to comfort the emptie soules:
so to carry their state, as the Commonwealth may thereby flourish. And Therefore they must ever bore of their fullness, to Comfort the empty Souls:
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As good Nehemias did not take their set allowance of the Gouernour, for the reliefe of the distressed.
As good Nehemiah did not take their Set allowance of the Governor, for the relief of the distressed.
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And in this most absolute libertie, they must be confined within the boundes of best deseruing.
And in this most absolute liberty, they must be confined within the bounds of best deserving.
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For the casting of courtesies vpon a person, that is otherwise meritorious, is as seede that is cast into good ground:
For the casting of courtesies upon a person, that is otherwise meritorious, is as seed that is cast into good ground:
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which commonly yeelds returne with much comfort;
which commonly yields return with much Comfort;
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so that our, care and paines is so farre from being cast away, as that wee reioyce therein.
so that our, care and pains is so Far from being cast away, as that we rejoice therein.
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Especially, be they carefull to honour God with their fulnesse, in emptying of themselues, for the good of the Church and common benefit;
Especially, be they careful to honour God with their fullness, in emptying of themselves, for the good of the Church and Common benefit;
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that so they may giue vp their account with ioy. This concerning high Callings.
that so they may give up their account with joy. This Concerning high Callings.
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As for the other ordinary, and inferiour condition, though each through pride and discontent be ayming at the highest;
As for the other ordinary, and inferior condition, though each through pride and discontent be aiming At the highest;
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yet let him here obserue the rules before set downe; and so shall he auoid the snare which lyes therein.
yet let him Here observe the rules before Set down; and so shall he avoid the snare which lies therein.
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And thus of the second Colour, drawing on to this Bargaine. A third Colour there yet remaines hereto;
And thus of the second Colour, drawing on to this Bargain. A third Colour there yet remains hereto;
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Namely, the conceit of doing the most good: which seeing we then can lest do, when we haue most; Namely, the conceit of doing the most good: which seeing we then can lest do, when we have most;
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therefore each desireth aboundance, vpon pretence hereof:
Therefore each Desires abundance, upon pretence hereof:
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and so, either vpon pretence of doing good, swalloweth vp many euils in the gayning of these things,
and so, either upon pretence of doing good, swalloweth up many evils in the gaining of these things,
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and so committeth euill that good may come thereof, whose damnation is iust;
and so Committeth evil that good may come thereof, whose damnation is just;
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or else, which is worse, and yet a common case, though he hath got much wickedly,
or Else, which is Worse, and yet a Common case, though he hath god much wickedly,
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yet by doing of good therewith, he hopeth to make amends; and so is iustly met withall by diuine vengeance:
yet by doing of good therewith, he Hopes to make amends; and so is justly met withal by divine vengeance:
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either he is taken away in his euill getting, and so depriued of his hope of doing good, or making amends thereby;
either he is taken away in his evil getting, and so deprived of his hope of doing good, or making amends thereby;
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or else, if he bee spared to try his charitie, is it vsually any other,
or Else, if he be spared to try his charity, is it usually any other,
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then either to giue somewhat at his death, when he can keepe his Mammon no longer? and so it is not thankes-worthy;
then either to give somewhat At his death, when he can keep his Mammon no longer? and so it is not thanks-worthy;
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or if any come from him while he liues, what is it else, but either to grease a fat Sow,
or if any come from him while he lives, what is it Else, but either to grease a fat Sow,
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and cast water into the Sea? or else, he parts with a Godgin to catch a Pike, his table is a snare,
and cast water into the Sea? or Else, he parts with a Godgin to catch a Pike, his table is a snare,
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and his wealth a nette to make him friends therewith, or bridle his enemies:
and his wealth a net to make him Friends therewith, or bridle his enemies:
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either he must haue a trumpet to bring him in present reward, and depriue him of the future;
either he must have a trumpet to bring him in present reward, and deprive him of the future;
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or hee giues with one hand, and kils with the other; the body must be relieued to enthrall the soule, or the soule is neglected;
or he gives with one hand, and kills with the other; the body must be relieved to enthral the soul, or the soul is neglected;
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so the poore carkesse may be refreshed, and that rather sparingly to kill it often with a lingring consumption;
so the poor carkesse may be refreshed, and that rather sparingly to kill it often with a lingering consumption;
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or glutted once a yeere, to fat it vp to the slaughter.
or glutted once a year, to fat it up to the slaughter.
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Behold the ordinary charitie of Worldlings, and iudge whether they proue good to themselues or others.
Behold the ordinary charity of Worldlings, and judge whither they prove good to themselves or Others.
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Learne we therefore in the name of God; thus to preuent this delusion. Learn we Therefore in the name of God; thus to prevent this delusion.
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As first, by considering, that as the holy God hath appointed lawfull meanes for the obtaining of his owne blessings, so that we may not doe euill that good may come thereof;
As First, by considering, that as the holy God hath appointed lawful means for the obtaining of his own blessings, so that we may not do evil that good may come thereof;
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so he requireth no more of vs, then accordingly as he giueth: the widows mite is accepted, when we haue no more;
so he requires no more of us, then accordingly as he gives: the Widows mite is accepted, when we have no more;
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and the pound of the Vaine glorious is reiected, where lesse will serue the turne.
and the pound of the Vain glorious is rejected, where less will serve the turn.
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Neither the fruite of the body will procure any satisfaction for the sinne of the soule,
Neither the fruit of the body will procure any satisfaction for the sin of the soul,
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but to do righteously and walke with God, this is acceptable with him.
but to do righteously and walk with God, this is acceptable with him.
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No other sacrifice of distributing to others, is so pleasing vnto God, but what is especially to the Houshold of Faith; No other sacrifice of distributing to Others, is so pleasing unto God, but what is especially to the Household of Faith;
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what may further our owne and others saluation. Aboue all know we that God loueth a cheerefull giuer:
what may further our own and Others salvation. Above all know we that God loves a cheerful giver:
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and therefore while we liue, and haue time, let vs be doing of good, lest to morrow bee too late;
and Therefore while we live, and have time, let us be doing of good, lest to morrow be too late;
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and let vs send our goods before vs to make vs friends of them, not leaue them behinde vs,
and let us send our goods before us to make us Friends of them, not leave them behind us,
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lest wee lose the comfort of them:
lest we loose the Comfort of them:
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and whatsoeuer we doe, let vs ayme at the glory of God, and doe it for his sake, who thought not his life to be deare for vs:
and whatsoever we do, let us aim At the glory of God, and do it for his sake, who Thought not his life to be deer for us:
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that so casting our bread vpon the waters we may finde it againe. And thus of these delusions, which draw men to this Bargaine.
that so casting our bred upon the waters we may find it again. And thus of these delusions, which draw men to this Bargain.
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There followeth another sorte of deceits, which giues vs hope that though we haue ventured on the Bargaine,
There follows Another sort of Deceits, which gives us hope that though we have ventured on the Bargain,
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yet we may be free againe; of which we shall haue fitter occasion to speake in the last place.
yet we may be free again; of which we shall have fitter occasion to speak in the last place.
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And so we come to the last place of obseruation;
And so we come to the last place of observation;
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namely the iudgement of the Bargaine, which if our Sauour may be iudge, will profit vs nothing; for so his words imply:
namely the judgement of the Bargain, which if our Savour may be judge, will profit us nothing; for so his words imply:
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What shall it profit a man? that is as much to say, he shall profit nothing thereby.
What shall it profit a man? that is as much to say, he shall profit nothing thereby.
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It is a very hard match to hazard the soule, though it were for the gaining of the whole world.
It is a very hard match to hazard the soul, though it were for the gaining of the Whole world.
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The reasons hereof lie couched in the words themselues, which do imply two things. First, a comparison of the price with the thing bought;
The Reasons hereof lie couched in the words themselves, which do imply two things. First, a comparison of the price with the thing bought;
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the price is amplified, first by the matter thereof, which is the soule.
the price is amplified, First by the matter thereof, which is the soul.
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Secondly, by the appropriation, it is our owne, as being our best part, yea indeed al in al;
Secondly, by the appropriation, it is our own, as being our best part, yea indeed all in all;
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that which is the life of our life, that which must continue for euer with vs,
that which is the life of our life, that which must continue for ever with us,
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when these things perish with the body; that which eternally shall rue this bargain, when we haue no other benefit thereof.
when these things perish with the body; that which eternally shall rue this bargain, when we have no other benefit thereof.
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Out of which two circumstances, the holy Ghost doth inferre the iniquitie of the bargaine:
Out of which two Circumstances, the holy Ghost does infer the iniquity of the bargain:
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as that first the immortall and diuine soule being made a price for these fading and earthly things, this argueth that we haue paied more for them then they are worth;
as that First the immortal and divine soul being made a price for these fading and earthly things, this argue that we have paid more for them then they Are worth;
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and so withall haue made a bad market.
and so withal have made a bad market.
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Secondly, that when as in other bargaines though we haue lost at one time, yet we may helpe our selues in another,
Secondly, that when as in other bargains though we have lost At one time, yet we may help our selves in Another,
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yet this losse is irrecouerable, because our soules once thus lost can neuer be recouered againe;
yet this loss is irrecoverable, Because our Souls once thus lost can never be recovered again;
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if Sathan haue once got hold on vs by this bond, we are like neuer to get out againe:
if Sathan have once god hold on us by this bound, we Are like never to get out again:
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because it is a bargain made willingly, and with great aduice and wisdome: Because it is a bargain made willingly, and with great Advice and Wisdom:
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abusing religion and conscience to the driuing thereof, and reiecting all sence of religion and common honestie for the enioying thereof:
abusing Religion and conscience to the driving thereof, and rejecting all sense of Religion and Common honesty for the enjoying thereof:
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what sacrifice now is left for sinne, to such that haue thus made a mock of the Sonne of God,
what sacrifice now is left for sin, to such that have thus made a mock of the Son of God,
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and esteemed basely of his bloud, in comparison of the world.
and esteemed basely of his blood, in comparison of the world.
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And therefore let no man deceiue himselfe with vaine conceits, as if hell would be satisfied, or God mocked.
And Therefore let no man deceive himself with vain conceits, as if hell would be satisfied, or God mocked.
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Doth he thinke to winde out of the bargaine by deceiuing the Deuill with this tricke, that his soule was not his owne,
Does he think to wind out of the bargain by deceiving the devil with this trick, that his soul was not his own,
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and therefore he could not sell that which was none of his? The holy Ghost here contradicts him: It is his own soule.
and Therefore he could not fell that which was none of his? The holy Ghost Here contradicts him: It is his own soul.
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Indeede it is not his owne to saue the same, he must be bought with a price,
Indeed it is not his own to save the same, he must be bought with a price,
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and so is not his owne;
and so is not his own;
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but yet with this condition, that not as his owne, he may glorifie God therewith in body and spirit.
but yet with this condition, that not as his own, he may Glorify God therewith in body and Spirit.
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To destroy and vndoe the same, so it is his owne, he hath this by inheritance, to be his owne destruction;
To destroy and undo the same, so it is his own, he hath this by inheritance, to be his own destruction;
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our destruction is of our selues, & that it may appeare so, what God hath decreed, we willingly execute in our conuersing with the world:
our destruction is of our selves, & that it may appear so, what God hath decreed, we willingly execute in our conversing with the world:
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we will haue presēt payment whatsoeuer it cost vs, & so that we may enioy the pleasures of sinne for a season;
we will have present payment whatsoever it cost us, & so that we may enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season;
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we haue no respect to that great recompense of the reward.
we have no respect to that great recompense of the reward.
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Heb. 11. 26. Oh but we hope to vndoe the Bargaine by doing of good herewith. Hebrew 11. 26. O but we hope to undo the Bargain by doing of good herewith.
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So indeede we may do good to others hereby, and haply to our selues for a season.
So indeed we may do good to Others hereby, and haply to our selves for a season.
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But yet withall more confirme the Bargain, in that our doing good to our selues, doth but harden the heart the more in sinne,
But yet withal more confirm the Bargain, in that our doing good to our selves, does but harden the heart the more in sin,
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and lull it in securitie, to expose it thereby to suddaine vengance: and our well doing to others may bee the vndoing of their soules:
and lull it in security, to expose it thereby to sudden vengeance: and our well doing to Others may be the undoing of their Souls:
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or though they fare the better euery way hereby, yet this doth not hinder, but that we may still fare the worse:
or though they fare the better every Way hereby, yet this does not hinder, but that we may still fare the Worse:
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as enioying more at their thriuing vnder vs, or boasting & contenting our selues with others thriuing,
as enjoying more At their thriving under us, or boasting & contenting our selves with Others thriving,
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as hoping to make them our trumpes, or sponges in time of neede:
as hoping to make them our trumps, or sponges in time of need:
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howsoeuer, for good to other we may looke for indulgence, yet in the meane time we are cruell to our own soules;
howsoever, for good to other we may look for indulgence, yet in the mean time we Are cruel to our own Souls;
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and so for this cruelty shalbe condemned and iudged of our selues.
and so for this cruelty shall condemned and judged of our selves.
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Oh but thou wilt say, though none of these things will serue the turne, yet I may repent of the bargaine,
O but thou wilt say, though none of these things will serve the turn, yet I may Repent of the bargain,
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and so it may be broken. So did Iudas of betraying his Maister, and yet he foūd no mercy:
and so it may be broken. So did Iudas of betraying his Master, and yet he found no mercy:
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so Esau wept bitterly, and yet hee foūd no place of repentance. Deceiue not thy selfe, God will not be mercifull to presumptuous sinners.
so Esau wept bitterly, and yet he found no place of Repentance. Deceive not thy self, God will not be merciful to presumptuous Sinners.
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It is impossible that if we thus sin willingly in the pride of our wisdome, that we shall finde mercy though we seeke the same.
It is impossible that if we thus sin willingly in the pride of our Wisdom, that we shall find mercy though we seek the same.
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And alas, how doe we seeke for mercy in this case, but for feare of vengance? and what remaines there vnto vs but a fearefull expectation thereof? Is it with purpose to be ridde of our sinnes,
And alas, how do we seek for mercy in this case, but for Fear of vengeance? and what remains there unto us but a fearful expectation thereof? Is it with purpose to be rid of our Sins,
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or rather for hope we may returne to our vomit againe? or rather doe we not dreame of mercy,
or rather for hope we may return to our vomit again? or rather do we not dream of mercy,
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and yet when we are awake we are an hungry? hanging in hel oftētimes without pardon about our neckes,
and yet when we Are awake we Are an hungry? hanging in hell oftentimes without pardon about our necks,
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because we haue not pleaded it in the acceptable time. Oh take heede to trie such conclusions with thy soule;
Because we have not pleaded it in the acceptable time. O take heed to try such conclusions with thy soul;
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it is thine owne, and these things are but lent thee;
it is thine own, and these things Are but lent thee;
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& therefore take heed how thou part with an euerlasting inheritance, for a tēnant at wil.
& Therefore take heed how thou part with an everlasting inheritance, for a tenant At will.
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It is thine owne, and must euer fare wel or ill with thee:
It is thine own, and must ever fare well or ill with thee:
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and therefore be wise not to part with it, for that which when thou hast most neede of, will part with thee,
and Therefore be wise not to part with it, for that which when thou hast most need of, will part with thee,
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and returne thy price againe, as the Iewes did vnto Iudas, to beginne & encrease thine euerlasting torments.
and return thy price again, as the Iewes did unto Iudas, to begin & increase thine everlasting torments.
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Oh how gladly now would worldlings wish that they had parted with their soules, neuer to thinke of them againe! But alas; heerein they are miserably deceiued;
O how gladly now would worldlings wish that they had parted with their Souls, never to think of them again! But alas; herein they Are miserably deceived;
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they part with the happines of their soules, which was none of theirs to giue, and all the good they gaine hereby, is, to haue their soules returned vpon them,
they part with the happiness of their Souls, which was none of theirs to give, and all the good they gain hereby, is, to have their Souls returned upon them,
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and stick to them in their confusion, to the most desperate continuance thereof for euer.
and stick to them in their confusion, to the most desperate Continuance thereof for ever.
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And yet in the meane time there were some miserable comfort vnto worldly men, if they could for the present enioy their bargaine. And yet in the mean time there were Some miserable Comfort unto worldly men, if they could for the present enjoy their bargain.
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But marke I pray you how the holy Ghost sets down heerein, the subtlety of Sathan,
But mark I pray you how the holy Ghost sets down herein, the subtlety of Sathan,
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and so discouers in the a place, the trechery of the bargain;
and so discovers in the a place, the treachery of the bargain;
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Sathan will be sure of his part to fetch ouer their soules, though he neither can or would performe the bargaine vnto them.
Sathan will be sure of his part to fetch over their Souls, though he neither can or would perform the bargain unto them.
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First I say, he makes sure worke with them: he binds them by their thoughts, they do dreame of no other heauen:
First I say, he makes sure work with them: he binds them by their thoughts, they do dream of no other heaven:
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sleeping and waking this is their compasse, to be rich, to liue in pleasure; nay they cannot sleepe for this, they cannot wake but to this.
sleeping and waking this is their compass, to be rich, to live in pleasure; nay they cannot sleep for this, they cannot wake but to this.
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2. Hee bindes them by their words, all their talke is of the world, and how to compasse the same: 2. He binds them by their words, all their talk is of the world, and how to compass the same:
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the Saboath is no other wayes sanctified, but to conferre therof, either abroad as occasion serues,
the Sabbath is no other ways sanctified, but to confer thereof, either abroad as occasion serves,
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or at home in their closet. Here they blesse their soules in what they haue, or may compasse:
or At home in their closet. Here they bless their Souls in what they have, or may compass:
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euery day too little to fetch in profit by lying or flattery, by detraction or wispering;
every day too little to fetch in profit by lying or flattery, by detraction or whispering;
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their very tongues are set on fire of hell, to owne them to their Maister. Especially, their way vttereth their foolishnesse, and slauerie to Satan;
their very tongues Are Set on fire of hell, to own them to their Master. Especially, their Way uttereth their foolishness, and slavery to Satan;
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he is not so readie to offer, as they to execute: what by deceite in Bargaining, and fraude in selling;
he is not so ready to offer, as they to execute: what by deceit in Bargaining, and fraud in selling;
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what by crueltie in oppressing, and cunning in vndermining; what by engrossing to themselues, and encroaching vpon others.
what by cruelty in oppressing, and cunning in undermining; what by engrossing to themselves, and encroaching upon Others.
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He is not wise, that hath not a tricke to deceiue the Law, and so his owne soule.
He is not wise, that hath not a trick to deceive the Law, and so his own soul.
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Their purpose is well knowne to Satan by their words and actions, and so hereby he surely bindes them to performance of the Bargain.
Their purpose is well known to Satan by their words and actions, and so hereby he surely binds them to performance of the Bargain.
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But now on the other side, doth hee performe with them? Nothing lesse. The holy Ghost sets out his performance, which he cannot;
But now on the other side, does he perform with them? Nothing less. The holy Ghost sets out his performance, which he cannot;
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yet if, or though, supposing what may be, and so implying it cannot be.
yet if, or though, supposing what may be, and so implying it cannot be.
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And indeed how can it be, that Satan should performe with them? Alas, the earth is the Lords, and the fulnesse thereof;
And indeed how can it be, that Satan should perform with them? Alas, the earth is the lords, and the fullness thereof;
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and he giues it to whom he please. But Satan is the god of this world, and Prince that ruleth in the Ayre.
and he gives it to whom he please. But Satan is the god of this world, and Prince that Ruleth in the Air.
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True, but so onely reputed of the wicked, that adore no other thing; so onely deputed vnder God, to deceiue and plague them therewith. He offereth to Christ; True, but so only reputed of the wicked, that adore no other thing; so only deputed under God, to deceive and plague them therewith. He Offereth to christ;
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All these will I giue thee: Alas, they were none of his to giue;
All these will I give thee: Alas, they were none of his to give;
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he cannot so much as take an haire of our head from vs, without the dispensation of the most High;
he cannot so much as take an hair of our head from us, without the Dispensation of the most High;
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much lesse can he giue vs the least crumbe, but by leaue from God.
much less can he give us the least crumb, but by leave from God.
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And see herein also his notable treacherie, he offers these of gift freely, which are none of his to giue:
And see herein also his notable treachery, he offers these of gift freely, which Are none of his to give:
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and yet wee must exchange our soules for them, which are infinitely inualuable.
and yet we must exchange our Souls for them, which Are infinitely invaluable.
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Thus is not Satan able to giue vs these things, neither indeed are we capable of what hee so largely offers.
Thus is not Satan able to give us these things, neither indeed Are we capable of what he so largely offers.
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What should wee doe with a whole world, whereof nothing is our due, and the least may serue the turne? Is it not at the least as Sauls Armour, too heauy a burthen for vs? And when we haue the most thereof at the best, will it not prooue too heauie a reckoning without the blessing of God? Behold here then, the conclusion in the Bargaine.
What should we do with a Whole world, whereof nothing is our endue, and the least may serve the turn? Is it not At the least as Saul's Armour, too heavy a burden for us? And when we have the most thereof At the best, will it not prove too heavy a reckoning without the blessing of God? Behold Here then, the conclusion in the Bargain.
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Neither can Satan giue what he proffers, neither can we receiue the same:
Neither can Satan give what he proffers, neither can we receive the same:
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and indeed, neither would Satan, if he could, performe with vs, to keepe our desires afoote, and indeed, neither would Satan, if he could, perform with us, to keep our Desires afoot,
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and so thereby our subiection to him, to any base courses for the attayning thereof. He enuies our present happinesse:
and so thereby our subjection to him, to any base courses for the attaining thereof. He envies our present happiness:
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and were he not bridled by the wise and mightie Lord, so vnquencheable is his malice against the power and gouernment of our God;
and were he not bridled by the wise and mighty Lord, so unquenchable is his malice against the power and government of our God;
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that if there were no other reason but to disgrace the prouidence of God, he would daily breed combustions, and desolations among men.
that if there were no other reason but to disgrace the providence of God, he would daily breed combustions, and desolations among men.
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No man should enioy a day of present happinesse, he would be tormenting before his time,
No man should enjoy a day of present happiness, he would be tormenting before his time,
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and make hell euen with the earth by contnuall butcheries and Massacres. But he is wisely restrained by the Lord, for the honour of his generall prouidence,
and make hell even with the earth by contnuall Butcheries and Massacres. But he is wisely restrained by the Lord, for the honour of his general providence,
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and for the execution of his righteous iudgements against the wicked who serue him; they shall not obtaine what they desire, to the iust confusion of their hellish homage,
and for the execution of his righteous Judgments against the wicked who serve him; they shall not obtain what they desire, to the just confusion of their hellish homage,
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and yet to the hastening of their finall vengeance, by this disappointmēt of their hopes;
and yet to the hastening of their final vengeance, by this disappointment of their hope's;
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which either breed more griedinesse in sin to compasse the same, or els bring forth fearefull despaire, to thrust them violently vpon damnation:
which either breed more griedinesse in since to compass the same, or Else bring forth fearful despair, to thrust them violently upon damnation:
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and all this, as righteously by the Lord, vpon these that forsake him, so willing, by Satan and themselues:
and all this, as righteously by the Lord, upon these that forsake him, so willing, by Satan and themselves:
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who haue made faslhood their refuge, and are hid vnder vanitie, and so no maruaile if they reape what they haue sowen;
who have made faslhood their refuge, and Are hid under vanity, and so no marvel if they reap what they have sown;
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euen of the flesh corruption, and vtter confusion.
even of the Flesh corruption, and utter confusion.
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Obserue here wisely, the treacherie of the Bargaine, and sit downe before hand, and cast vp thy peny-worths. Observe Here wisely, the treachery of the Bargain, and fit down before hand, and cast up thy pennyworths.
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Is it no profit to aduenture thy soule for the world? Is the price too deare? and yet thou shalt be deceiued too:
Is it not profit to adventure thy soul for the world? Is the price too deer? and yet thou shalt be deceived too:
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If thou haue Naama•s Talents, thou must haue a Leprosie also to the Bargain: If thou hast thy desire, thou shalt haue 〈 ◊ 〉 in thy soule;
If thou have Naama•s Talents, thou must have a Leprosy also to the Bargain: If thou hast thy desire, thou shalt have 〈 ◊ 〉 in thy soul;
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or though thou part with thy soule, yet shalt thou still be fed with the wind:
or though thou part with thy soul, yet shalt thou still be fed with the wind:
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either thou shalt not haue what is promised, or be better without it, so to be giuen vp to the abuse thereof,
either thou shalt not have what is promised, or be better without it, so to be given up to the abuse thereof,
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as thereby only to ripen thy sinne, and so hasten thy vengeance; or els to part with it then, when thou most depends thereon.
as thereby only to ripen thy sin, and so hasten thy vengeance; or Else to part with it then, when thou most depends thereon.
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Will Satan play thus false with thee, and cheate thee in thy Bargaine? Oh then, be wise in the feare of God, to preuent his treacherie.
Will Satan play thus false with thee, and cheat thee in thy Bargain? O then, be wise in the Fear of God, to prevent his treachery.
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Admire not these Gallants that reauell in these things, neither enuie their happines that haue payed so deare for them,
Admire not these Gallants that reauell in these things, neither envy their happiness that have paid so deer for them,
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lest this doating admiration, dazle and corrupt the eye of thy iudgement, that so thou mayest wish to be like vnto them;
lest this doting admiration, dazzle and corrupt the eye of thy judgement, that so thou Mayest wish to be like unto them;
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and enuie of their happines leaue thee to Satans malice, to be ensnared in such wayes which haue set them aloft.
and envy of their happiness leave thee to Satan malice, to be Ensnared in such ways which have Set them aloft.
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Looke into the Sanctuary of thy God, to the ende of these men, that their present lustre may not bewitch thee:
Look into the Sanctuary of thy God, to the end of these men, that their present lustre may not bewitch thee:
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and be alwayes thinking of that life which is without end; that so thy heart may bee satisfied with the hope thereof.
and be always thinking of that life which is without end; that so thy heart may be satisfied with the hope thereof.
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Build thy foundation by Faith, vpon the Rocke, that no stormes may split thee;
Built thy Foundation by Faith, upon the Rock, that no storms may split thee;
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and let the load-starre of hope guide thee through the surges, that the billowes may carie thee ouer safely, to thy desired Hauen:
and let the loadstar of hope guide thee through the surges, that the billows may carry thee over safely, to thy desired Haven:
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let patience sit at the Helme, to keepe thee in a setled course, and so shall experience be thy Steere-man, to stablish thee in present stormes.
let patience fit At the Helm, to keep thee in a settled course, and so shall experience be thy Steerman, to establish thee in present storms.
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So experience shall giue contentment, whatsoeuer doth befall thee, and contentment shall prouoke thankfulnes, for what thou hast vndeseruedly.
So experience shall give contentment, whatsoever does befall thee, and contentment shall provoke thankfulness, for what thou hast undeservedly.
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Thankfulnesse shall prooue an holy venture, to returne thee with Vsurie;
Thankfulness shall prove an holy venture, to return thee with Usury;
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either with a greater measure of these things, as shall be fittest for thee, or with what shall be farre better:
either with a greater measure of these things, as shall be Fittest for thee, or with what shall be Far better:
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euen a supply of spirituall pouertie, to hunger after durable riches;
even a supply of spiritual poverty, to hunger After durable riches;
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happy pouertie, that will make thee rich for euer, and blessed hunger that shall be thus satisfied.
happy poverty, that will make thee rich for ever, and blessed hunger that shall be thus satisfied.
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Oh, that we were wise thus to deceiue Satan!
O, that we were wise thus to deceive Satan!
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What roome could there bee for him, if the heart were so employed? What hope of preuailing, where the soule is thus armed? Oh, that we could be thus wise for our latter end!
What room could there be for him, if the heart were so employed? What hope of prevailing, where the soul is thus armed? O, that we could be thus wise for our latter end!
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If we could daily renewe our repentance, how should we preuent, or reiect Satans assaults? If we could be humbled dayly in the sence of our vnworthynesse,
If we could daily renew our Repentance, how should we prevent, or reject Satan assaults? If we could be humbled daily in the sense of our unworthiness,
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how should we be thankfull for the least? How could wee enuie and fret at the prosperity of others? We should now finde too much to doe at home, to haue any leasure to looke abroad;
how should we be thankful for the least? How could we envy and fret At the Prosperity of Others? We should now find too much to do At home, to have any leisure to look abroad;
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or if we looke abroad wisely, it will returne vs home againe, either to examine our selues whether we are such,
or if we look abroad wisely, it will return us home again, either to examine our selves whither we Are such,
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or else to be carefull and circumspect ouer our selues that we may not be such.
or Else to be careful and circumspect over our selves that we may not be such.
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What can we see abroad which may not more humble vs vnder the hand of God? and shall not our abasing in the presence of God, be the meanes of our exalting and acceptance with him.
What can we see abroad which may not more humble us under the hand of God? and shall not our abasing in the presence of God, be the means of our exalting and acceptance with him.
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And what need wee desire the wine and the corne, when our God is at peace with vs? Is not he our sufficient portion,
And what need we desire the wine and the corn, when our God is At peace with us? Is not he our sufficient portion,
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and shall we not with him haue all things else? Oh, let vs then make still sure of him, by seeking all from him, by renouncing all for him, and vsing all to him;
and shall we not with him have all things Else? O, let us then make still sure of him, by seeking all from him, by renouncing all for him, and using all to him;
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resting in him onely, and not our selues, when we are at greatest worldly ease, and making him our refuge when we finde no rest elsewhere.
resting in him only, and not our selves, when we Are At greatest worldly ease, and making him our refuge when we find no rest elsewhere.
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How shall this tryall of our Faith perfect the worke by patience, that we may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing, enioying all things, euen when we haue nothing,
How shall this trial of our Faith perfect the work by patience, that we may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing, enjoying all things, even when we have nothing,
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and being rich in content, though wee are base and contemned of the world? Happy contempt, to keepe vs from the loue thereof,
and being rich in content, though we Are base and contemned of the world? Happy contempt, to keep us from the love thereof,
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and make vs long the more after heauen;
and make us long the more After heaven;
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yea most happy abasing of man, that casts vs vpon our God, to haue experience of his fauour, and euerlasting compassions.
yea most happy abasing of man, that Cast us upon our God, to have experience of his favour, and everlasting compassions.
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Let them make the wedge of golde their hope, that haue no repose in God; and let their glory be their shame, whose belly is their God.
Let them make the wedge of gold their hope, that have no repose in God; and let their glory be their shame, whose belly is their God.
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Let them take their fill of dalliance, till a dart be strucke through their Liuer;
Let them take their fill of dalliance, till a dart be struck through their Liver;
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and let them be contented with the leprosie, that will needs run after the talents of deceit.
and let them be contented with the leprosy, that will needs run After the Talents of deceit.
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Miserable foole, that will be thus led to the stockes, and as an Oxe to the shambles;
Miserable fool, that will be thus led to the stocks, and as an Ox to the shambles;
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wretched Gehezi that to receiue that which his Maister refused, partakes of that plague which his Maister cured.
wretched Gehazi that to receive that which his Master refused, partakes of that plague which his Master cured.
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To conclude all, a Bargaine you see is a bruing; and our vnsatiable hearts driue the same.
To conclude all, a Bargain you see is a bruing; and our unsatiable hearts driven the same.
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A match is made vp, and we see the danger of it: wee are deceiued therein, and yet cannot helpe our selues.
A match is made up, and we see the danger of it: we Are deceived therein, and yet cannot help our selves.
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Let vs therefore bee wise to set bounds to our restlesse desires, and let vs turne the currant contrary, that so wee may wade safely and enioy our endeauours;
Let us Therefore be wise to Set bounds to our restless Desires, and let us turn the currant contrary, that so we may wade safely and enjoy our endeavours;
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vnhappy they, that so desire, as that they can be sooner wearied, then satisfied with their labours.
unhappy they, that so desire, as that they can be sooner wearied, then satisfied with their labours.
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Miserable men that seeke for happinesse in sinfull vanitie and changeablenesse, and can finde this their onely content to be restlesse in the pursuit of what they cannot compasse;
Miserable men that seek for happiness in sinful vanity and changeableness, and can find this their only content to be restless in the pursuit of what they cannot compass;
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or what they compasse, increaseth their miserie:
or what they compass, increases their misery:
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most desperate their estate that haue no hope but in this life, wherein (notwithstanding) they are iustly deceiued and confounded.
most desperate their estate that have no hope but in this life, wherein (notwithstanding) they Are justly deceived and confounded.
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Oh then, happy they that haue the God of gods for their refuge, who sweetens vnto them all their bitter pilles,
O then, happy they that have the God of God's for their refuge, who sweetens unto them all their bitter pills,
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and hereby preuents surfaiting of worldly excesse:
and hereby prevents surfeiting of worldly excess:
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happy they that haue their affections set vpon heauenly things, which can neither be taken from them, though they are from them;
happy they that have their affections Set upon heavenly things, which can neither be taken from them, though they Are from them;
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and so being from them doe encrease their spirituall appetite, that so they may neuer cease longing, till they be satisfyed with him.
and so being from them do increase their spiritual appetite, that so they may never cease longing, till they be satisfied with him.
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Oh happy are they that can be contented with their estates! because what the Lord disposeth is best and fittest for them;
O happy Are they that can be contented with their estates! Because what the Lord Disposeth is best and Fittest for them;
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and yet by faith can still be restlesse after what is promised: that so God may fulfill the desires of them that feare him.
and yet by faith can still be restless After what is promised: that so God may fulfil the Desires of them that Fear him.
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Yea they are happy, and euer more blessed are they that vse the world as strangers and as strangers are entertained thereof;
Yea they Are happy, and ever more blessed Are they that use the world as Strangers and as Strangers Are entertained thereof;
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that so they may approue themselues to belong to another countrey, and may hasten to that Countrie and Citie which is aboue.
that so they may approve themselves to belong to Another country, and may hasten to that Country and city which is above.
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This happinesse of the way, he which is the Way grant vnto vs, euen for his trueth sake;
This happiness of the Way, he which is the Way grant unto us, even for his truth sake;
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that so by him we may be conducted to the happinesse of our Countrey.
that so by him we may be conducted to the happiness of our Country.
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To whom with God the Father, and the blessed Spirit, three glorious Persons and one God in vnitie, might and maiesty be ascribed of vs and all Saints, as it is most due;
To whom with God the Father, and the blessed Spirit, three glorious Persons and one God in unity, might and majesty be ascribed of us and all Saints, as it is most due;
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all glory, power, dominion, and thanksgiuing, with all feare and obedience, both now and for euer. Amen.
all glory, power, dominion, and thanksgiving, with all Fear and Obedience, both now and for ever. Amen.
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Conclusion to the Reader: Resoluing certaine Cases of Conscience i•oident hereunto.
Conclusion to the Reader: Resolving certain Cases of Conscience i•oident hereunto.
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THus hast thou gentle Reader a Briefe of such Meditations, which by obseruatiō of worldly courses I haue conceiued, concerning the desperate estate of Worldlings, endangering their soules for the gayning of worldly commodities.
THus hast thou gentle Reader a Brief of such Meditations, which by observation of worldly courses I have conceived, Concerning the desperate estate of Worldlings, endangering their Souls for the gaining of worldly commodities.
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And for thy further satisfaction herein, that thou mayest preuent deceit in thy Christian libertie, lest it be an occasion to the flesh;
And for thy further satisfaction herein, that thou Mayest prevent deceit in thy Christian liberty, lest it be an occasion to the Flesh;
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and follow thy earthly plough so that the better Plough still goe forward, I haue thought it necessarie to adioyne hereunto certaine Cases of Conscience, whereby thou mayest be resolued in such difficulties,
and follow thy earthly plough so that the better Plough still go forward, I have Thought it necessary to adjoin hereunto certain Cases of Conscience, whereby thou Mayest be resolved in such difficulties,
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and seeming contradictions as appeare betweene thy generall and ciuill calling; that so thou mayest wisely subordinate the one vnto the other:
and seeming contradictions as appear between thy general and civil calling; that so thou Mayest wisely subordinate the one unto the other:
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and make thy ciuill calling, a furtherance to the perfection of thy generall.
and make thy civil calling, a furtherance to the perfection of thy general.
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To this end, seeing, as the keeping of the Sabboath is a speciall tryall and furtherance of synceritie in all other occasion;
To this end, seeing, as the keeping of the Sabbath is a special trial and furtherance of sincerity in all other occasion;
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so the maine quarrell of Worldlings is against the same: either they would vtterly abolish the same that it may not be kept at all,
so the main quarrel of Worldlings is against the same: either they would utterly Abolah the same that it may not be kept At all,
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or else they would delude and frustrate the power thereof vnder pretence of Christian libertie. Therefore the first Quaere, shal be concerning the libertie which the Sabboath allowes.
or Else they would delude and frustrate the power thereof under pretence of Christian liberty. Therefore the First Quaere, shall be Concerning the liberty which the Sabbath allows.
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What vse of our ciuill callings, and other accedents thereto, may bee allowed vpon the Lords day.
What use of our civil callings, and other accidents thereto, may be allowed upon the lords day.
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To which we answer briefly, that such liberty hereto is onely allowed herein, as the word and equitie therof doth confine vnto vs. Namely.
To which we answer briefly, that such liberty hereto is only allowed herein, as the word and equity thereof does confine unto us Namely.
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1. That in case of necessitie for the preseruation of life, so that without present helpe it may be certainly endangered, wee may lawfully exercise our ciuill callings,
1. That in case of necessity for the preservation of life, so that without present help it may be Certainly endangered, we may lawfully exercise our civil callings,
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but neither in the same manner as at other times, or to the same ends. First, I say,
but neither in the same manner as At other times, or to the same ends. First, I say,
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Not in the same manner, that is;
Not in the same manner, that is;
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not with the same intention of the minde, which on this day must be more abstracted from earthly affections, then another day:
not with the same intention of the mind, which on this day must be more abstracted from earthly affections, then Another day:
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not so much our loue to the person, as our loue vnto God, must now beare sway in doing the thing with an entire respect to God commanding the same, that he may haue the glory of our simple obedience;
not so much our love to the person, as our love unto God, must now bear sway in doing the thing with an entire respect to God commanding the same, that he may have the glory of our simple Obedience;
xx av d po12 n1 p-acp dt n1, c-acp po12 n1 p-acp np1, vmb av vvi n1 p-acp vdg dt n1 p-acp dt j n1 p-acp np1 vvg dt d, cst pns31 vmb vhi dt n1 pp-f po12 j n1;
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
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thē, that man may receiue benefit therby:
them, that man may receive benefit thereby:
pno32, cst n1 vmb vvi n1 av:
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
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which though I acknowledge is to guide vs at all times, yet specially the Saboth requires this retired obediēce.
which though I acknowledge is to guide us At all times, yet specially the Sabbath requires this retired Obedience.
r-crq cs pns11 vvb vbz pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp d n2, av av-j dt np1 vvz d j-vvn n1.
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
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And in our releeuing the person, though his body or state be in present danger,
And in our relieving the person, though his body or state be in present danger,
cc p-acp po12 vvg dt n1, cs po31 n1 cc n1 vbb p-acp j n1,
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
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yet our principall ayme must be the reliefe of the soule by exhortation, reproof, &c. as occasion serues:
yet our principal aim must be the relief of the soul by exhortation, reproof, etc. as occasion serves:
av po12 j-jn n1 vmb vbi dt n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp n1, n1, av c-acp n1 vvz:
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
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and that without any respect of refreshing the minde or body by any such labour, which is lawfull at other times.
and that without any respect of refreshing the mind or body by any such labour, which is lawful At other times.
cc cst p-acp d n1 pp-f vvg dt n1 cc n1 p-acp d d n1, r-crq vbz j p-acp j-jn n2.
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
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Thus is the different manner in regard of the minde; and so also there must be a difference in the vse of the body:
Thus is the different manner in regard of the mind; and so also there must be a difference in the use of the body:
av vbz dt j n1 p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1; cc av av pc-acp vmb vbi dt n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1:
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
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as so to exercise the body as specially to humble and abase it by the manner of our labour;
as so to exercise the body as specially to humble and abase it by the manner of our labour;
c-acp av pc-acp vvi dt n1 c-acp av-j p-acp j cc vvi pn31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1;
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
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whereas at other times wee may more respect the ease thereof. And yet so farre onely to exercise it as not to tire & weary it,
whereas At other times we may more respect the ease thereof. And yet so Far only to exercise it as not to tire & weary it,
cs p-acp j-jn n2 pns12 vmb av-dc vvi dt n1 av. cc av av av-j av-j pc-acp vvi pn31 c-acp xx pc-acp vvi cc vvi pn31,
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
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if vrgent occasion donot require, lest wearisomenesse require some such recreation thereof as is not meete.
if urgent occasion donot require, lest wearisomeness require Some such recreation thereof as is not meet.
cs j n1 vmbx vvi, cs n1 vvb d d n1 av a-acp vbz xx j.
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
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And if any vrgent occasion may bring wearisomenes, yet now insteed of such bodily recreation, the minde may be enlarged to heauenly meditations and thankesgiuing, thereby to refresh the wearied carcase.
And if any urgent occasion may bring wearisomenes, yet now instead of such bodily recreation, the mind may be enlarged to heavenly meditations and thanksgiving, thereby to refresh the wearied carcase.
cc cs d j n1 vmb vvi n1, av av av pp-f d j n1, dt n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp j n2 cc n1, av pc-acp vvi dt j-vvn n1.
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
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Whence it followeth that all bodily recreations that do not further vs to diuine worship, are vnlawfull on the Lords day:
Whence it follows that all bodily recreations that do not further us to divine worship, Are unlawful on the lords day:
c-crq pn31 vvz cst d j n2 cst vdb xx jc pno12 pc-acp j-jn n1, vbr j p-acp dt n2 n1:
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
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Because they serue onely to refresh the body after labour; which is restrained therefrō;
Because they serve only to refresh the body After labour; which is restrained therefrom;
c-acp pns32 vvb av-j pc-acp vvi dt n1 p-acp n1; r-crq vbz vvn av;
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
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otherwise I say, thē they shal make vs fitter to serue God, when we haue any liberty to labour vpon case of necessity,
otherwise I say, them they shall make us fitter to serve God, when we have any liberty to labour upon case of necessity,
av pns11 vvb, pno32 pns32 vmb vvi pno12 n1 pc-acp vvi np1, c-crq pns12 vhb d n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 pp-f n1,
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
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though we may vse that liberty to wearisomnes, yet this is to be releeued specially with spirituall recreation.
though we may use that liberty to wearisomeness, yet this is to be relieved specially with spiritual recreation.
cs pns12 vmb vvi d n1 p-acp n1, av d vbz pc-acp vbi vvn av-j p-acp j n1.
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
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2 This inferreth that the vse of our Ciuil callings on this day, is not as they are Ciuill,
2 This infers that the use of our Civil callings on this day, is not as they Are Civil,
crd d vvz cst dt n1 pp-f po12 j n2 p-acp d n1, vbz xx c-acp pns32 vbr j,
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
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but rather as they are abstracted from all Ciuill respects.
but rather as they Are abstracted from all Civil respects.
cc-acp av-c c-acp pns32 vbr vvn p-acp d j n2.
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
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And this shall appeare the better, if we consider the different Ends of imployment on this day from the other.
And this shall appear the better, if we Consider the different Ends of employment on this day from the other.
cc d vmb vvi dt jc, cs pns12 vvb dt j n2 pp-f n1 p-acp d n1 p-acp dt n-jn.
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
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Our End on ordinary dayes, may be benefit to our selues, for the encrease of our outward meanes and maintenance in the world;
Our End on ordinary days, may be benefit to our selves, for the increase of our outward means and maintenance in the world;
po12 vvb p-acp j n2, vmb vbi n1 p-acp po12 n2, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 j n2 cc n1 p-acp dt n1;
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
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so may we not do on the Lords day.
so may we not do on the lords day.
av vmb pns12 xx vdi p-acp dt n2 n1.
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
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Here wee must labour freely without hire or see, our paines must be a free will offering without respect of recompence, to approue the sincerity of our obedience, wholy for Gods sake, and not our owne.
Here we must labour freely without hire or see, our pains must be a free will offering without respect of recompense, to approve the sincerity of our Obedience, wholly for God's sake, and not our own.
av pns12 vmb vvi av-j p-acp n1 cc vvi, po12 n2 vmb vbi dt j n1 vvg p-acp n1 pp-f n1, pc-acp vvi dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, av-jn p-acp npg1 n1, cc xx po12 d.
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
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And that our labour must now be seuered from al respect or cōtentment of the body,
And that our labour must now be severed from all respect or contentment of the body,
cc d po12 n1 vmb av vbi vvn p-acp d n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1,
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
88
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but rather to the humiliation both of soule and body. The like must be resolued concerning such other workes as are allowed this day. As.
but rather to the humiliation both of soul and body. The like must be resolved Concerning such other works as Are allowed this day. As.
cc-acp av-c p-acp dt n1 av-d pp-f n1 cc n1. dt j vmb vbi vvn vvg d j-jn n2 c-acp vbr vvn d n1. c-acp
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
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651
2. Workes of Charitie, which though they may now bee performed, (as relieuing the poore, visiting the sicke and afflicted) yet here they must be limited by the former circumstances,
2. Works of Charity, which though they may now be performed, (as relieving the poor, visiting the sick and afflicted) yet Here they must be limited by the former Circumstances,
crd vvz pp-f n1, r-crq cs pns32 vmb av vbi vvn, (c-acp vvg dt j, vvg dt j cc j-vvn) av av pns32 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt j n2,
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
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as after a diuers Nature and to diuers Endes then at other times.
as After a diverse Nature and to diverse Ends then At other times.
c-acp p-acp dt j n1 cc p-acp j n2 av p-acp j-jn n2.
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
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1. Now they are to be performed more liberally then at other times, in regard of the matter we giue;
1. Now they Are to be performed more liberally then At other times, in regard of the matter we give;
crd av pns32 vbr pc-acp vbi vvn av-dc av-j av p-acp j-jn n2, p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1 pns12 vvb;
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
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because this day requires a restrayning of our selues herein, that we may be more enlarged to others;
Because this day requires a restraining of our selves herein, that we may be more enlarged to Others;
c-acp d n1 vvz dt vvg pp-f po12 n2 av, cst pns12 vmb vbi av-dc vvn p-acp n2-jn;
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
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both in that our lesse bodily labour hath need thereof;
both in that our less bodily labour hath need thereof;
d p-acp d po12 av-dc j n1 vhz n1 av;
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
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and the greater labour of the mind, requires the lesse, lest it be hindred and dulled hereby.
and the greater labour of the mind, requires the less, lest it be hindered and dulled hereby.
cc dt jc n1 pp-f dt n1, vvz dt av-dc, cs pn31 vbb vvn cc vvn av.
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
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657
And yet in regard of the manner, they are to be performed more sparingly: lesse time bestowed thereon, lesse wearying of the body;
And yet in regard of the manner, they Are to be performed more sparingly: less time bestowed thereon, less wearying of the body;
cc av p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1, pns32 vbr pc-acp vbi vvn av-dc av-vvg: dc n1 vvn av, av-dc vvg pp-f dt n1;
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
90
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and all this that both bodie and soule may bee more free and ready in the worship of God.
and all this that both body and soul may be more free and ready in the worship of God.
cc d d cst d n1 cc n1 vmb vbi av-dc j cc j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1.
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
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The like may be concluded of that other bodily worke allowed on the Sabboath; namely, the view of the creature:
The like may be concluded of that other bodily work allowed on the Sabbath; namely, the view of the creature:
dt av-j vmb vbi vvn pp-f d j-jn j n1 vvn p-acp dt j; av, dt n1 pp-f dt n1:
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
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Now the minde must be abstracted from all delight in them, as they serue for present vse, which may be allowed at other times;
Now the mind must be abstracted from all delight in them, as they serve for present use, which may be allowed At other times;
av dt n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp d n1 p-acp pno32, c-acp pns32 vvb p-acp j n1, r-crq vmb vbi vvn p-acp j-jn n2;
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
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and onely inflamed hereby to glorifie God, in the wonderfull varietie and vse to them,
and only inflamed hereby to Glorify God, in the wonderful variety and use to them,
cc av-j vvn av pc-acp vvi np1, p-acp dt j n1 cc n1 p-acp pno32,
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
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for the aduancement of his power and prouidence in their creation and gouernment, without any respect of right or vse of them to our selues. Whence it followeth:
for the advancement of his power and providence in their creation and government, without any respect of right or use of them to our selves. Whence it follows:
p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 cc n1 p-acp po32 n1 cc n1, p-acp d n1 pp-f j-jn cc vvi pp-f pno32 p-acp po12 n2. c-crq pn31 vvz:
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
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1. That all liberall vse of the Creatures in prodigall Feasting, &c, is now forbidden, but onely such as may serue necessitie, and bee agreeable vnto good reason.
1. That all liberal use of the Creatures in prodigal Feasting, etc., is now forbidden, but only such as may serve necessity, and be agreeable unto good reason.
crd cst d j n1 pp-f dt n2 p-acp j-jn vvg, av, vbz av vvn, cc-acp av-j d c-acp vmb vvi n1, cc vbi j p-acp j n1.
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
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2. Generally no other bodily labour is now admitted, but what is confined within the former bounds of necessitie and charitie,
2. Generally no other bodily labour is now admitted, but what is confined within the former bounds of necessity and charity,
crd np1 dx j-jn j n1 vbz av vvn, cc-acp q-crq vbz vvn p-acp dt j n2 pp-f n1 cc n1,
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
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and the like, together with such other circumstances of different manner and end, as before are laid downe.
and the like, together with such other Circumstances of different manner and end, as before Are laid down.
cc dt j, av p-acp d j-jn n2 pp-f j n1 cc n1, c-acp a-acp vbr vvn a-acp.
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
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And thus of the first Case and Resolution thereof. A second case ariseth;
And thus of the First Case and Resolution thereof. A second case arises;
cc av pp-f dt ord n1 cc n1 av. dt ord n1 vvz;
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
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667
That seeing the Lord hath set apart but one day for his Seruice, and left vs sixe for our ciuill callings: That seeing the Lord hath Set apart but one day for his Service, and left us sixe for our civil callings:
cst vvg dt n1 vhz vvn av p-acp crd n1 p-acp po31 n1, cc vvd pno12 crd p-acp po12 j n2:
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
96
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668
Whether it be not lawfull to spend more time in following the world, then seeking after heauen? And so whether though our thoughts runne more vpon present occasions of this life,
Whither it be not lawful to spend more time in following the world, then seeking After heaven? And so whither though our thoughts run more upon present occasions of this life,
cs pn31 vbb xx j pc-acp vvi dc n1 p-acp vvg dt n1, av vvg p-acp n1? cc av c-crq c-acp po12 n2 vvi av-dc p-acp j n2 pp-f d n1,
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
96
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669
then vpon those of a better, we may not yet haue comfort that our estate is secure, our interest good in eternall happinesse.
then upon those of a better, we may not yet have Comfort that our estate is secure, our Interest good in Eternal happiness.
av p-acp d pp-f dt jc, pns12 vmb xx av vhi n1 cst po12 n1 vbz j, po12 n1 j p-acp j n1.
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
96
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670
The Resolution hereof consists, First, in the Consideration of the right vse and intent of the Sabboath, which is principally to confine and employ our thoughts wholie vpon heauenly things and such occasions,
The Resolution hereof consists, First, in the Consideration of the right use and intent of the Sabbath, which is principally to confine and employ our thoughts wholly upon heavenly things and such occasions,
dt n1 av vvz, ord, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn n1 cc n1 pp-f dt j, r-crq vbz av-j pc-acp vvi cc vvi po12 n2 av-jn p-acp j n2 cc d n2,
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
97
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671
as that day are publikely offered to further the same, and that for two ends.
as that day Are publicly offered to further the same, and that for two ends.
c-acp cst n1 vbr av-j vvn p-acp jc dt d, cc cst p-acp crd n2.
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
97
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One, that this heauenly employment of our thoughts on this day, and so of our words and actions sutable thereto, may be both a resemblance of our pure and perfect estate in heauen,
One, that this heavenly employment of our thoughts on this day, and so of our words and actions suitable thereto, may be both a resemblance of our pure and perfect estate in heaven,
pi, cst d j n1 pp-f po12 n2 p-acp d n1, cc av pp-f po12 n2 cc n2 j av, vmb vbi d dt n1 pp-f po12 j cc j n1 p-acp n1,
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
97
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when all our thoughts, words and actions shall be thus wholy exercised, and also on euidence of our right in that happinesse,
when all our thoughts, words and actions shall be thus wholly exercised, and also on evidence of our right in that happiness,
c-crq d po12 n2, n2 cc n2 vmb vbi av av-jn vvn, cc av p-acp n1 pp-f po12 n-jn p-acp d n1,
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
97
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674
and withall may prouoke vs to sigh and hasten to that perfect estate;
and withal may provoke us to sighs and hasten to that perfect estate;
cc av vmb vvi pno12 pc-acp vvi cc vvi p-acp d j n1;
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
97
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675
by how much our experience of fayling in these things on this day argues our shortnes and abertation from that perfection.
by how much our experience of failing in these things on this day argues our shortness and abertation from that perfection.
p-acp c-crq d po12 n1 pp-f vvg p-acp d n2 p-acp d n1 vvz po12 n1 cc n1 p-acp d n1.
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
97
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676
And hereupon followes another vse and intent of the Sabboath;
And hereupon follows Another use and intent of the Sabbath;
cc av vvz j-jn n1 cc n1 pp-f dt j;
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
98
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677
Namely, that by restrayning and setting our thoughts now onely vpon heauen, he obiects wee may at all other times keepe them better in order, that though they may haue libertie on the other dayes to worldly occasions:
Namely, that by restraining and setting our thoughts now only upon heaven, he objects we may At all other times keep them better in order, that though they may have liberty on the other days to worldly occasions:
av, cst p-acp vvg cc vvg po12 n2 av av-j p-acp n1, pns31 n2 pns12 vmb p-acp d j-jn n2 vvb pno32 av-jc p-acp n1, cst cs pns32 vmb vhi n1 p-acp dt j-jn n2 p-acp j n2:
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
98
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yet by the former imployment of them on the Sabboath, they may now be so bridled and seasoned with holy grounds and Spirituall ends:
yet by the former employment of them on the Sabbath, they may now be so bridled and seasoned with holy grounds and Spiritual ends:
av p-acp dt j n1 pp-f pno32 p-acp dt j, pns32 vmb av vbi av vvn cc vvn p-acp j n2 cc j n2:
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
98
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as that we may so vse the world as if we vsed it not, our hearts may not bee set vpon the same, though we must conuerse therewith:
as that we may so use the world as if we used it not, our hearts may not be Set upon the same, though we must converse therewith:
c-acp cst pns12 vmb av vvi dt n1 c-acp cs pns12 vvd pn31 xx, po12 n2 vmb xx vbi vvn p-acp dt d, cs pns12 vmb vvi av:
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
98
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680
but both lifted vp to God for the sanctifying of our businesse, and kept still euer with God in the prosecuting thereof,
but both lifted up to God for the sanctifying of our business, and kept still ever with God in the prosecuting thereof,
cc-acp d vvd a-acp p-acp np1 p-acp dt j-vvg pp-f po12 n1, cc vvd av av p-acp np1 p-acp dt vvg av,
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
98
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681
and so returne vnto God for the blessing of the same, and relie again vpon God in waiting on his prouidence,
and so return unto God for the blessing of the same, and rely again upon God in waiting on his providence,
cc av vvb p-acp np1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt d, cc vvi av p-acp np1 p-acp vvg p-acp po31 n1,
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
98
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682
and meditating of the heauenly riches:
and meditating of the heavenly riches:
cc vvg pp-f dt j n2:
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
98
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683
making still these worldly occasions daily matter to humble vs hereby, in that we cannot be without what in some sort hinders our intire fellowship with God:
making still these worldly occasions daily matter to humble us hereby, in that we cannot be without what in Some sort hinders our entire fellowship with God:
vvg av d j n2 j n1 pc-acp vvi pno12 av, p-acp cst pns12 vmbx vbi p-acp r-crq p-acp d n1 vvz po12 j n1 p-acp np1:
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
98
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684
to exercise our Faith and patience; in that our labour is nothing without the blessing of God:
to exercise our Faith and patience; in that our labour is nothing without the blessing of God:
pc-acp vvi po12 n1 cc n1; p-acp d po12 n1 vbz pix p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1:
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
98
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685
to try our synceritie, that we can spare time for heauenly occasions, and season our earthly affaires with Spirituall Meditations.
to try our sincerity, that we can spare time for heavenly occasions, and season our earthly affairs with Spiritual Meditations.
pc-acp vvi po12 n1, cst pns12 vmb vvi n1 p-acp j n2, cc vvi po12 j n2 p-acp j n2.
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
98
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And so to prepare vs by a daily viewing of our reckonings, and making euen with God, to our great account;
And so to prepare us by a daily viewing of our reckonings, and making even with God, to our great account;
cc av pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp dt j n-vvg pp-f po12 n2-vvg, cc vvg av-j p-acp np1, p-acp po12 j n1;
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
98
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687
and so hereby to fit vs the better to the next Sabboath, and so to prouoke vs to hunger after the eternall Sabboath.
and so hereby to fit us the better to the next Sabbath, and so to provoke us to hunger After the Eternal Sabbath.
cc av av pc-acp vvi pno12 dt jc p-acp dt ord n1, cc av pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp n1 p-acp dt j n1.
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
98
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688
Thus doth the right vse and entent of the Sabboath extend to the holy ordering of our ciuill Callings.
Thus does the right use and intent of the Sabbath extend to the holy ordering of our civil Callings.
av vdz dt j-jn n1 cc n1 pp-f dt j vvi p-acp dt j n-vvg pp-f po12 j n2.
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
99
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689
And surely if we consider rightly in the second place, the right vse and ende of our ciuill Callings.
And surely if we Consider rightly in the second place, the right use and end of our civil Callings.
cc av-j cs pns12 vvb av-jn p-acp dt ord n1, dt j-jn n1 cc n1 pp-f po12 j n2.
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
100
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690
Which is not so much for present maintenance of life, or to thriue thereby, as to humble vs vnder the mightie hand of God, in that we haue need of such meanes, which, had not sinne entred into the world, we should not haue had;
Which is not so much for present maintenance of life, or to thrive thereby, as to humble us under the mighty hand of God, in that we have need of such means, which, had not sin entered into the world, we should not have had;
r-crq vbz xx av av-d c-acp j n1 pp-f n1, cc pc-acp vvi av, c-acp pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp dt j n1 pp-f np1, p-acp cst pns12 vhb n1 pp-f d n2, r-crq, vhd xx n1 vvn p-acp dt n1, pns12 vmd xx vhi vhn;
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
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and so daily to renew repentance and thereby to prouoke to loue and compassion towards others;
and so daily to renew Repentance and thereby to provoke to love and compassion towards Others;
cc av av-j pc-acp vvi n1 cc av pc-acp vvi pc-acp vvi cc n1 p-acp n2-jn;
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
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692
that so we may lay vp a good foundation against the life to come. The wise consideration and comparing of both these together;
that so we may lay up a good Foundation against the life to come. The wise consideration and comparing of both these together;
cst av pns12 vmb vvi a-acp dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi. dt j n1 cc vvg pp-f d d av;
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
100
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693
both the right vse and ende of the Sabboath and our ciuill Callings, will happily further the resolution of these doubts,
both the right use and end of the Sabbath and our civil Callings, will happily further the resolution of these doubts,
d dt j-jn n1 cc n1 pp-f dt j cc po12 j n2, vmb av-j jc dt n1 pp-f d n2,
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
100
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694
and satisfie the Conscience, in any scruples that may arise there-from. For out of this comparison will arise these conclusions.
and satisfy the Conscience, in any scruples that may arise therefrom. For out of this comparison will arise these conclusions.
cc vvi dt n1, p-acp d n2 cst vmb vvi av. c-acp av pp-f d n1 vmb vvi d n2.
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
100
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695
First though the Lord hath allowed vs sixe dayes for our ciuill Callings, and but one for the generall,
First though the Lord hath allowed us sixe days for our civil Callings, and but one for the general,
ord cs dt n1 vhz vvn pno12 crd n2 p-acp po12 j n2, cc p-acp crd p-acp dt n1,
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
101
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696
yet from this proportion it doth not follow, that though more time be allowed for our worldly occasions then for our spirituall,
yet from this proportion it does not follow, that though more time be allowed for our worldly occasions then for our spiritual,
av p-acp d n1 pn31 vdz xx vvi, cst a-acp av-dc n1 vbi vvn p-acp po12 j n2 av p-acp po12 j,
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
101
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697
therefore wee may enlarge our thoughts so much the more after worldly things, then after those of a better life:
Therefore we may enlarge our thoughts so much the more After worldly things, then After those of a better life:
av pns12 vmb vvi po12 n2 av av-d dt av-dc p-acp j n2, av p-acp d pp-f dt jc n1:
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
101
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698
seeing as our ciuill Callings are ordained, not so much for the maintenance of this present,
seeing as our civil Callings Are ordained, not so much for the maintenance of this present,
vvg p-acp po12 j n2 vbr vvn, xx av av-d c-acp dt n1 pp-f d j,
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
101
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699
as that life which is to come;
as that life which is to come;
c-acp cst n1 r-crq vbz pc-acp vvi;
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
101
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700
so our managing of them must bee Spirituall, with thoughts and actions deriued from that Fountaine, guided by the same Rule,
so our managing of them must be Spiritual, with thoughts and actions derived from that Fountain, guided by the same Rule,
av po12 n-vvg pp-f pno32 vmb vbi j, p-acp n2 cc n2 vvn p-acp d n1, vvn p-acp dt d n1,
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
101
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701
and ayming at the same End.
and aiming At the same End.
cc vvg p-acp dt d n1
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
101
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702
And therefore as the Sabboath doth restraine vs altogether from these carnall worldly thoughts, as being simply euill on that day:
And Therefore as the Sabbath does restrain us altogether from these carnal worldly thoughts, as being simply evil on that day:
cc av c-acp dt j vdz vvi pno12 av p-acp d j j n2, c-acp vbg av-j j-jn p-acp d n1:
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
102
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703
so neither doe the other dayes otherwise allow them, then as they proceed from a spirituall intent to glorifie God in obedience to him in our Calling, rather then to enrich our selues,
so neither doe the other days otherwise allow them, then as they proceed from a spiritual intent to Glorify God in Obedience to him in our Calling, rather then to enrich our selves,
av dx n1 dt j-jn n2 av vvi pno32, av c-acp pns32 vvb p-acp dt j n1 pc-acp vvi np1 p-acp n1 p-acp pno31 p-acp po12 vvg, av-c cs pc-acp vvi po12 n2,
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
102
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704
and so ayme at a Spirituall end, euen the furthering of vs to a better life. The Summe of all is:
and so aim At a Spiritual end, even the furthering of us to a better life. The Sum of all is:
cc av vvi p-acp dt j n1, av-j dt j-vvg pp-f pno12 p-acp dt jc n1. dt n1 pp-f d vbz:
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
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705
1. Our ciuill Callings one the Lords day must wholly cease, but vpon the former occasions.
1. Our civil Callings one the lords day must wholly cease, but upon the former occasions.
crd po12 j n2 crd dt n2 n1 vmb av-jn vvi, cc-acp p-acp dt j n2.
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
104
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706
2. On the weeke dayes they must be followed, not with worldly but with heauenly minds.
2. On the Week days they must be followed, not with worldly but with heavenly minds.
crd p-acp dt n1 n2 pns32 vmb vbi vvn, xx p-acp j cc-acp p-acp j n2.
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
105
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707
They must be begun with Prayer, both priuate, and if it may be, with the Familie:
They must be begun with Prayer, both private, and if it may be, with the Family:
pns32 vmb vbi vvn p-acp n1, d j, cc cs pn31 vmb vbi, p-acp dt n1:
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
105
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708
they must be continued with spirituall Meditations, tending to weane vs from the loue of them;
they must be continued with spiritual Meditations, tending to wean us from the love of them;
pns32 vmb vbi vvn p-acp j n2, vvg pc-acp vvi pno12 p-acp dt n1 pp-f pno32;
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
105
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709
by experience of the manifold distractions, the basenes, and corruption incident thereto, and so prouoking to raise vp the minde to heauenly obiects;
by experience of the manifold distractions, the baseness, and corruption incident thereto, and so provoking to raise up the mind to heavenly objects;
p-acp n1 pp-f dt j n2, dt n1, cc n1 j av, cc av vvg pc-acp vvi a-acp dt n1 p-acp j n2;
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
105
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710
and they must bee ended with contentment, and thankefulnesse, with prayer, and humbly submitting to the will of God,
and they must be ended with contentment, and thankfulness, with prayer, and humbly submitting to the will of God,
cc pns32 vmb vbi vvn p-acp n1, cc n1, p-acp n1, cc av-j vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1,
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
105
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711
and waiting by Faith his glorious Blessing.
and waiting by Faith his glorious Blessing.
cc vvg p-acp n1 po31 j n1.
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
105
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712
Thus if we doe, our thoughts (though conuersant with the world, yet) shall haue sweet commerce with heauen;
Thus if we do, our thoughts (though conversant with the world, yet) shall have sweet commerce with heaven;
av cs pns12 vdb, po12 n2 (cs j p-acp dt n1, av) vmb vhi j n1 p-acp n1;
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
106
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713
our time, though more dayes spent in our ciuil Callings, yet now thus employed, shall sanctifie them vnto vs,
our time, though more days spent in our civil Callings, yet now thus employed, shall sanctify them unto us,
po12 n1, cs av-dc n2 vvn p-acp po12 j n2, av av av vvn, vmb vvi pno32 p-acp pno12,
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
106
Page 60
714
and sanctifie vs more and more by them, and so make euery day a spirituall Sabboath.
and sanctify us more and more by them, and so make every day a spiritual Sabbath.
cc vvb pno12 dc cc av-dc p-acp pno32, cc av vvb d n1 dt j n1.
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
106
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715
Thus we shall walke with God, while we haue dealing in the world, & haue our conuersation in heauen,
Thus we shall walk with God, while we have dealing in the world, & have our Conversation in heaven,
av pns12 vmb vvi p-acp np1, cs pns12 vhb n-vvg p-acp dt n1, cc vhb po12 n1 p-acp n1,
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
106
Page 60
716
while wee are thus strangers on the earth:
while we Are thus Strangers on the earth:
cs pns12 vbr av n2 p-acp dt n1:
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
106
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717
Our thoughts though imployed vpon the world, yet shall not rest thereon, but retire againe to their true Center of heauen;
Our thoughts though employed upon the world, yet shall not rest thereon, but retire again to their true Centre of heaven;
po12 n2 cs vvn p-acp dt n1, av vmb xx vvi av, cc-acp vvb av p-acp po32 j n1 pp-f n1;
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
106
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718
and our wayes, though trauailing in the world, yet shall stil be ayming and hastening to our country which is aboue.
and our ways, though travailing in the world, yet shall still be aiming and hastening to our country which is above.
cc po12 n2, c-acp vvg p-acp dt n1, av vmb av vbi vvg cc vvg p-acp po12 n1 r-crq vbz a-acp.
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
106
Page 60
719
So that, though we liue in the flesh, we shall not liue after the flesh:
So that, though we live in the Flesh, we shall not live After the Flesh:
av cst, cs pns12 vvb p-acp dt n1, pns12 vmb xx vvi p-acp dt n1:
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
106
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720
and though we may take care for the flesh, yet wee shall not care to satisfie the same,
and though we may take care for the Flesh, yet we shall not care to satisfy the same,
cc cs pns12 vmb vvi n1 p-acp dt n1, av pns12 vmb xx vvi pc-acp vvi dt d,
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
106
Page 60
721
nor vse our libertie as occasion thereto.
nor use our liberty as occasion thereto.
ccx vvi po12 n1 p-acp n1 av.
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
106
Page 60
722
In a word, we shall hereby so vse the world, as that we may not loue it;
In a word, we shall hereby so use the world, as that we may not love it;
p-acp dt n1, pns12 vmb av av vvi dt n1, c-acp cst pns12 vmb xx vvi pn31;
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
106
Page 60
723
we shall so desire to liue, and seeke meanes for the maintenance thereof; as that still wee shall bee ready to die, and to leaue all for Christ.
we shall so desire to live, and seek means for the maintenance thereof; as that still we shall be ready to die, and to leave all for christ.
pns12 vmb av vvi pc-acp vvi, cc vvi n2 p-acp dt n1 av; c-acp cst av pns12 vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi, cc pc-acp vvi d p-acp np1.
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
106
Page 60
724
And this may serue for answere to the second Question. Hence ariseth a third scruple: Whether it be not lawfull to desire riches and aboundance.
And this may serve for answer to the second Question. Hence arises a third scruple: Whither it be not lawful to desire riches and abundance.
cc d vmb vvi p-acp n1 p-acp dt ord n1. av vvz dt ord n1: cs pn31 vbb xx j pc-acp vvi n2 cc n1.
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
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725
To which we answere: 1. By a distinction of riches, which may be considered. 1 As they are necessary and sufficient,
To which we answer: 1. By a distinction of riches, which may be considered. 1 As they Are necessary and sufficient,
p-acp r-crq pns12 vvb: crd p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2, r-crq vmb vbi vvn. crd c-acp pns32 vbr j cc j,
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
109
Page 61
726
and so a small thing may be counted riches, as contenting Nature and being sufficient for vs. 2. They may be cōsidered as they are in the estimation of the world,
and so a small thing may be counted riches, as contenting Nature and being sufficient for us 2. They may be considered as they Are in the estimation of the world,
cc av dt j n1 vmb vbi vvn n2, c-acp vvg n1 cc vbg j p-acp pno12 crd pns32 vmb vbi vvn c-acp pns32 vbr p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1,
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
109
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727
and in their own Nature, and so aboundance is to be deemed riches, & so they are vnnecessary.
and in their own Nature, and so abundance is to be deemed riches, & so they Are unnecessary.
cc p-acp po32 d n1, cc av n1 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn n2, cc av pns32 vbr j.
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
109
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728
A 2. Difference, now to be considered, is of the persons which may desire them, which are of two sorts. First, publike;
A 2. Difference, now to be considered, is of the Persons which may desire them, which Are of two sorts. First, public;
dt crd n1, av pc-acp vbi vvn, vbz pp-f dt n2 r-crq vmb vvi pno32, r-crq vbr pp-f crd n2. ord, j;
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
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729
such whose Callings cannot be well executed without aboundance, as that of the Magistrate, and such other publike Callings.
such whose Callings cannot be well executed without abundance, as that of the Magistrate, and such other public Callings.
d rg-crq n2 vmbx vbi av vvn p-acp n1, c-acp d pp-f dt n1, cc d j-jn j n2.
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
110
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730
Secondly, some persons are priuate, and these also in regard of their charge and such like occasion, may lawfully desire more or lesse.
Secondly, Some Persons Are private, and these also in regard of their charge and such like occasion, may lawfully desire more or less.
ord, d n2 vbr j, cc d av p-acp n1 pp-f po32 n1 cc d j n1, vmb av-j vvi av-dc cc av-dc.
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
110
Page 61
731
A 3. Difference is in respect of our desires, which are either absolute, such as require simply the performance of what we desire;
A 3. Difference is in respect of our Desires, which Are either absolute, such as require simply the performance of what we desire;
dt crd n1 vbz p-acp n1 pp-f po12 n2, r-crq vbr d j, d c-acp vvi av-j dt n1 pp-f r-crq pns12 vvb;
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
111
Page 61
732
such as are all desires for Spirituall graces, which for the grace simply must be absolute,
such as Are all Desires for Spiritual graces, which for the grace simply must be absolute,
d c-acp vbr d n2 p-acp j n2, r-crq p-acp dt n1 av-j vmb vbi j,
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
111
Page 61
733
though for the measure thereof they may be conditionall:
though for the measure thereof they may be conditional:
cs p-acp dt n1 av pns32 vmb vbi j:
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
111
Page 61
734
2. Our desires are conditionall, with subiection to Gods will, as may make most for his glorie and our good;
2. Our Desires Are conditional, with subjection to God's will, as may make most for his glory and our good;
crd po12 n2 vbr j, p-acp n1 p-acp n2 vmb, c-acp vmb vvi av-ds p-acp po31 n1 cc po12 j;
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
112
Page 61
735
and so ought all our desires be for earthly things: because that God hath so onely promised them, as they shalbe for our good.
and so ought all our Desires be for earthly things: Because that God hath so only promised them, as they shall for our good.
cc av vmd d po12 n2 vbb p-acp j n2: c-acp cst np1 vhz av av-j vvd pno32, c-acp pns32 vmb p-acp po12 j.
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
112
Page 61
736
And so must we onely desire them. Out of these distinctions arise these conclusions.
And so must we only desire them. Out of these Distinctions arise these conclusions.
cc av vmb pns12 av-j vvb pno32. av pp-f d n2 vvb d n2.
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
112
Page 62
737
1 First we may generally desire riches, as they are in the first sence necessary and sufficient, not as they are lesse necessary & aboundant.
1 First we may generally desire riches, as they Are in the First sense necessary and sufficient, not as they Are less necessary & abundant.
vvd ord pns12 vmb av-j vvi n2, c-acp pns32 vbr p-acp dt ord n1 j cc j, xx c-acp pns32 vbr av-dc j cc j.
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
113
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738
Genes. 28. Deuter. 17. 16. 17. 1 Tim. 6. 8. 2 Secondly, we may desire what may aswell fit our callings as persons;Genesis. 28. Deuter 17. 16. 17. 1 Tim. 6. 8. 2 Secondly, we may desire what may aswell fit our callings as Persons;
np1. crd np1 crd crd crd crd np1 crd crd crd ord, pns12 vmb vvi r-crq vmb av vvi po12 n2 p-acp n2;
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
113
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739
though this may be satisfyed with lesse, yet the calling may desire more, and so such callings as require state and maiestie, may require aboūdance: yet so as that,
though this may be satisfied with less, yet the calling may desire more, and so such callings as require state and majesty, may require abundance: yet so as that,
cs d vmb vbi vvn p-acp av-dc, av dt n1 vmb vvi av-dc, cc av d n2 c-acp vvb n1 cc n1, vmb vvi n1: av av c-acp d,
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
114
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740
3 All our desires for these things must be conditional, submitting to Gods pleasure, both for the thing,
3 All our Desires for these things must be conditional, submitting to God's pleasure, both for the thing,
crd av-d po12 n2 p-acp d n2 vmb vbi j, vvg p-acp npg1 n1, av-d p-acp dt n1,
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
115
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741
as also for the meanes to obtaine the same;
as also for the means to obtain the same;
c-acp av c-acp dt n2 pc-acp vvi dt d;
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
115
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742
and so for the measure and continuance thereof vnto vs, and so not enlarged by our owne couetous minde,
and so for the measure and Continuance thereof unto us, and so not enlarged by our own covetous mind,
cc av p-acp dt n1 cc n1 av p-acp pno12, cc av xx vvn p-acp po12 d j n1,
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
115
Page 62
743
but confined to the iudgement and example of the most sober and frugall persons. And therefore,
but confined to the judgement and Exampl of the most Sobrium and frugal Persons. And Therefore,
cc-acp vvn p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt av-ds j cc j n2. cc av,
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
115
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744
4 All our desires for these things must be accompanied with prayers vnto God, both for the thing we desire,
4 All our Desires for these things must be accompanied with Prayers unto God, both for the thing we desire,
crd av-d po12 n2 p-acp d n2 vmb vbi vvn p-acp n2 p-acp np1, av-d p-acp dt n1 pns12 vvb,
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
116
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745
as also for the measure and blessing thereon. Thus may we lawfully desire Riches.
as also for the measure and blessing thereon. Thus may we lawfully desire Riches.
c-acp av c-acp dt n1 cc n1 av. av vmb pns12 av-j vvb n2.
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
116
Page 62
746
A fourth question ariseth hereupon, whether we may vse such meanes for the gathering of riches as mans law doth tollerate, and come not within the compasse of the Penalty thereof:
A fourth question arises hereupon, whither we may use such means for the gathering of riches as men law does tolerate, and come not within the compass of the Penalty thereof:
dt ord n1 vvz av, cs pns12 vmb vvi d n2 p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f n2 c-acp ng1 n1 vdz vvi, cc vvb xx p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 av:
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
118
Page 62
747
As vsury, Monopolies, letters of mart, trading with Infidels and Idolaters; tentering and burnishing our wares, by pressing, sliking, and keeping in and storing our commodities; changing of our callings, &c.
As Usury, Monopolies, letters of mars, trading with Infidels and Idolaters; tentering and burnishing our wares, by pressing, sliking, and keeping in and storing our commodities; changing of our callings, etc.
p-acp n1, n2, n2 pp-f n1, vvg p-acp n2 cc n2; vvg cc vvg po12 n2, p-acp vvg, vvg, cc vvg p-acp cc vvg po12 n2; vvg pp-f po12 n2, av
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
118
Page 63
748
To which we answer, first by some generall rules to all. 1. That whatsoeuer is not against the law of equitie and charitie, without intent to deceiue,
To which we answer, First by Some general rules to all. 1. That whatsoever is not against the law of equity and charity, without intent to deceive,
p-acp r-crq pns12 vvb, ord p-acp d n1 vvz p-acp d. crd d r-crq vbz xx p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1, p-acp n1 pc-acp vvi,
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
119
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749
as we would be done vnto, that may lawfully be done herein.
as we would be done unto, that may lawfully be done herein.
c-acp pns12 vmd vbi vdn p-acp, cst vmb av-j vbi vdn av.
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
119
Page 63
750
That wherein the law of man is subordinate to the law of God, we may safely venture.
That wherein the law of man is subordinate to the law of God, we may safely venture.
cst c-crq dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz j p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1, pns12 vmb av-j vvi.
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
120
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751
That the law of man may dispense with some things which yet it allowes not simply,
That the law of man may dispense with Some things which yet it allows not simply,
cst dt n1 pp-f n1 vmb vvi p-acp d n2 r-crq av pn31 vvz xx av-j,
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
121
Page 63
752
but so only tollerates as to preuēt a worse mischief;
but so only tolerates as to prevent a Worse mischief;
cc-acp av av-j vvz a-acp pc-acp vvi dt jc n1;
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
121
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753
so confines in the tolleration, as indeed in a manner implyes the impossiblitie of what it tollerates;
so confines in the toleration, as indeed in a manner Implies the impossibility of what it tolerates;
av n2 p-acp dt n1, c-acp av p-acp dt n1 vvz dt n1 pp-f r-crq pn31 vvz;
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
121
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754
or condemnes the same ▪ Of this nature is vsury, which though it be tollerated by mans law,
or condemns the same ▪ Of this nature is Usury, which though it be tolerated by men law,
cc vvz dt d ▪ pp-f d n1 vbz n1, r-crq cs pn31 vbb vvn p-acp ng1 n1,
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
121
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755
yet is restrained within such straight limits, as if the law were straightly executed, it might easily restraine what it seemes to tollerate.
yet is restrained within such straight Limits, as if the law were straightly executed, it might Easily restrain what it seems to tolerate.
av vbz vvn p-acp d j n2, c-acp cs dt n1 vbdr av-j vvn, pn31 vmd av-j vvi r-crq pn31 vvz pc-acp vvi.
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
121
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756
My purpose is not to enter into the mystery and sleights of this dangerous Trade.
My purpose is not to enter into the mystery and sleights of this dangerous Trade.
po11 n1 vbz xx pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 cc n2 pp-f d j n1.
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
121
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757
I leaue this to that worthy treasure of Maister Doctor Fenton, who hath very profitably waded heerein.
I leave this to that worthy treasure of Master Doctor Fenton, who hath very profitably waded herein.
pns11 vvb d p-acp cst j n1 pp-f n1 n1 np1, r-crq vhz av av-j vvn av.
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
121
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758
Only my cōclusion is, that though couetousnes is vsually the ground and Broker hereto, yet there may be some vse therof, vpon some necessary occasions & extreamities in these barren times, wherein so few will lend freely,
Only my conclusion is, that though covetousness is usually the ground and Broker hereto, yet there may be Some use thereof, upon Some necessary occasions & extremities in these barren times, wherein so few will lend freely,
j po11 n1 vbz, cst cs n1 vbz av-j dt n1 cc n1 av, av pc-acp vmb vbi d n1 av, p-acp d j n2 cc n2 p-acp d j n2, c-crq av d vmb vvi av-j,
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
121
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759
and few make conscience to repay what they borrow; as may tollerate the same, and that rather for the borrowers sake, then the lenders:
and few make conscience to repay what they borrow; as may tolerate the same, and that rather for the borrowers sake, then the lenders:
cc d vvb n1 pc-acp vvi r-crq pns32 vvb; c-acp vmb vvi dt d, cc cst av-c p-acp dt n2 n1, cs dt ng1:
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so that oppression be hereby avoyded, and the rules of equitie be obserued:
so that oppression be hereby avoided, and the rules of equity be observed:
av cst n1 vbb av vvn, cc dt n2 pp-f n1 vbb vvn:
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which, because each mans vpright conscience must be the iudge, therefore I leaue the discussing and ordering thereof to that soueraigne arbiterment touching Monopolies,
which, Because each men upright conscience must be the judge, Therefore I leave the discussing and ordering thereof to that sovereign arbiterment touching Monopolies,
r-crq, c-acp d ng1 av-j n1 vmb vbi dt n1, av pns11 vvb dt j cc vvg av p-acp d j-jn n1 vvg n2,
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
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& engrossing of cōmodities though they be somewhat of diuerse nature, and being abused, may tend to the oppression of the subiect, enriching of priuate men:
& engrossing of commodities though they be somewhat of diverse nature, and being abused, may tend to the oppression of the Subject, enriching of private men:
cc j-vvg pp-f n2 c-acp pns32 vbb av pp-f j n1, cc vbg vvn, vmb vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n-jn, vvg pp-f j n2:
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yet seeing the Prince hath his prorogatiue, and may lawfully aduance whom it please him, seeing heereby there may be a speedier vent for the inning of commodities from abroad,
yet seeing the Prince hath his prorogatiue, and may lawfully advance whom it please him, seeing hereby there may be a speedier vent for the inning of commodities from abroad,
av vvg dt n1 vhz po31 n1, cc vmb av-j vvi r-crq pn31 vvb pno31, vvg av pc-acp vmb vbi dt jc n1 p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f n2 p-acp av,
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
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if few buy vp the same, that they may not lye vpon the Merchants hands, and so he hindred from his seasons and occasions of venture;
if few buy up the same, that they may not lie upon the Merchant's hands, and so he hindered from his seasons and occasions of venture;
cs d vvb a-acp dt d, cst pns32 vmb xx vvi p-acp dt n2 n2, cc av pns31 vvd p-acp po31 n2 cc n2 pp-f n1;
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
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and hereby also there may be a speedier communicating of them to the subiect, that is to retaile them:
and hereby also there may be a speedier communicating of them to the Subject, that is to retail them:
cc av av pc-acp vmb vbi dt jc vvg pp-f pno32 p-acp dt n-jn, cst vbz pc-acp vvi pno32:
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
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I see not but that these courses may be lawfull, so that, 1 Priuate gaine eate not out the Publique.
I see not but that these courses may be lawful, so that, 1 Private gain eat not out the Public.
pns11 vvb xx p-acp d d n2 vmb vbi j, av cst, crd j n1 vvb xx av dt j.
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2 The subiect be not oppressed. 3 The Magistrate defrauded, & scandalized. 4 And so the peace and welfare of the common-wealth preserued concerning Letters of mart.
2 The Subject be not oppressed. 3 The Magistrate defrauded, & scandalized. 4 And so the peace and welfare of the commonwealth preserved Concerning Letters of mars.
crd dt n-jn vbi xx vvn. crd dt n1 vvd, cc vvn. crd cc av dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 vvd vvg n2 pp-f n1.
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These howsoeuer in time of peace with forrain nations, I hold them vtterly vnlawfull, because they tend to the violation of leagues:
These howsoever in time of peace with foreign Nations, I hold them utterly unlawful, Because they tend to the violation of leagues:
np1 c-acp p-acp n1 pp-f n1 p-acp j n2, pns11 vvb pno32 av-j j, c-acp pns32 vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f n2:
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
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yet in time of hostilitie, I imagine they may haue some vse, especially with the enemies of God & true religion;
yet in time of hostility, I imagine they may have Some use, especially with the enemies of God & true Religion;
av p-acp n1 pp-f n1, pns11 vvb pns32 vmb vhb d n1, av-j p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1 cc j n1;
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
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because we are commanded to roote them out, and heereby wee may both discouer their designes against vs,
Because we Are commanded to root them out, and hereby we may both discover their designs against us,
c-acp pns12 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi pno32 av, cc av pns12 vmb av-d vvi po32 n2 p-acp pno12,
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
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and also wisely curbe, and defeate the same, by weakening their forces, and ouertaking them in their mischieuous intents. And therefore,
and also wisely curb, and defeat the same, by weakening their forces, and overtaking them in their mischievous intents. And Therefore,
cc av av-j vvi, cc vvi dt d, p-acp vvg po32 n2, cc vvg pno32 p-acp po32 j n2. cc av,
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
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772
1 So that priuate gaine be not principally aymed at. 2 Cruelty and extreamity herein be avoyded. 3 Neighbourhood be not infringed.
1 So that private gain be not principally aimed At. 2 Cruelty and extremity herein be avoided. 3 Neighbourhood be not infringed.
vvd av cst j n1 vbb xx av-j vvn p-acp. crd n1 cc n1 av vbi vvn. crd n1 vbb xx vvn.
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4 And only the ruine of Gods enemies be intended: I hold also that these may in some measure be tollerated.
4 And only the ruin of God's enemies be intended: I hold also that these may in Some measure be tolerated.
crd cc av-j dt n1 pp-f npg1 n2 vbb vvn: pns11 vvb av cst d vmb p-acp d n1 vbi vvn.
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
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774
As for trading with Infidels and Idolaters, this howsoeuer it be generally forbidden in the word, as leagues & confederacies with them, 1. Cor. 6. 9. Deuter. 12. Os. 12. 1.
As for trading with Infidels and Idolaters, this howsoever it be generally forbidden in the word, as leagues & confederacies with them, 1. Cor. 6. 9. Deuter 12. Os. 12. 1.
c-acp p-acp n-vvg p-acp n2 cc n2, d c-acp pn31 vbb av-j vvn p-acp dt n1, p-acp n2 cc n2 p-acp pno32, crd np1 crd crd np1 crd np1 crd crd
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
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775
Yet seeing we haue presidents in the word of commerce with Infidels:
Yet seeing we have Presidents in the word of commerce with Infidels:
av vvg pns12 vhb n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 p-acp n2:
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
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776
as of Abraham with Escol and Aner; and Abraham and Isaac with Abimelec, of Iacob with Laban, Iosua with the Gibeonits: These in some Cases, with some special bounds, may warrant this libertie,
as of Abraham with Escol and Aner; and Abraham and Isaac with Abimelec, of Iacob with Laban, Iosua with the Gibeonites: These in Some Cases, with Some special bounds, may warrant this liberty,
c-acp pp-f np1 p-acp np1 cc n1; cc np1 cc np1 p-acp np1, pp-f np1 p-acp np1, np1 p-acp dt vvz: d p-acp d n2, p-acp d j n2, vmb vvi d n1,
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
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777
As when we haue no other to commerce withall, and without commercing with them, we cannot be supplied with necessaries, beecause life must be maintained:
As when we have no other to commerce withal, and without commercing with them, we cannot be supplied with necessaries, Because life must be maintained:
p-acp c-crq pns12 vhb dx j-jn p-acp n1 av, cc p-acp vvg p-acp pno32, pns12 vmbx vbi vvn p-acp n2-j, c-acp n1 vmb vbi vvn:
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
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778
& what is theirs, by al peaceable means, we may partake of.
& what is theirs, by all peaceable means, we may partake of.
cc r-crq vbz png32, p-acp d j n2, pns12 vmb vvi pp-f.
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
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779
Prouided that we be not drawne heereby, to any more thē necessary dealing with them for commodities, auoyding further familiaritie and neerer communion,
Provided that we be not drawn hereby, to any more them necessary dealing with them for commodities, avoiding further familiarity and nearer communion,
vvn cst pns12 vbb xx vvn av, p-acp d dc pno32 j n-vvg p-acp pno32 p-acp n2, vvg av-jc n1 cc jc n1,
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
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780
lest we be drawne hereby, by degrees to communion in Religion, and so forsake the liuing God.
lest we be drawn hereby, by Degrees to communion in Religion, and so forsake the living God.
cs pns12 vbb vvn av, p-acp n2 p-acp n1 p-acp n1, cc av vvb dt j-vvg np1.
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
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781
But rather labour hereby our constancie and wisedome, to win them to the true keeping of that golden Rule:
But rather labour hereby our constancy and Wisdom, to win them to the true keeping of that golden Rule:
cc-acp av-c vvb av po12 n1 cc n1, pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp dt j n-vvg pp-f cst j n1:
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
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782
Let them returne to vs, but returne not we vnto them, Ierem. 15. 19. 1. Touching those ordinary sleights of tentering, pressing, sliking, garbeling, washing, &c. of our wares;
Let them return to us, but return not we unto them, Jeremiah 15. 19. 1. Touching those ordinary sleights of tentering, pressing, sliking, garbeling, washing, etc. of our wares;
vvb pno32 vvi p-acp pno12, cc-acp vvb xx zz p-acp pno32, np1 crd crd crd vvg d j n2 pp-f vvg, vvg, vvg, vvg, vvg, av pp-f po12 n2;
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
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783
though there be much deceit in them: yet there may bee also some lawfull vse thereof, with these conditions.
though there be much deceit in them: yet there may be also Some lawful use thereof, with these conditions.
cs pc-acp vbb d n1 p-acp pno32: av pc-acp vmb vbi av d j n1 av, p-acp d n2.
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
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784
2. That hereby only our Wares may be made more saleable, and yet so as the glosse and stretching of them, diminish not the substance, and goodnesse thereof.
2. That hereby only our Wares may be made more saleable, and yet so as the gloss and stretching of them, diminish not the substance, and Goodness thereof.
crd cst av av-j po12 n2 vmb vbi vvn av-dc j, cc av av c-acp dt n1 cc vvg pp-f pno32, vvb xx dt n1, cc n1 av.
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785
3. Be not a meanes to enhance the price, aboue the worth thereof: by making them seeme hereby finer and sounder then they are indeed.
3. Be not a means to enhance the price, above the worth thereof: by making them seem hereby finer and sounder then they Are indeed.
crd vbb xx dt n2 pc-acp vvi dt n1, p-acp dt n1 av: p-acp vvg pno32 vvi av jc cc jc cs pns32 vbr av.
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
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786
4. That we propound the common rule of Equitie; to doe to others, as we would be done to our selues.
4. That we propound the Common Rule of Equity; to do to Others, as we would be done to our selves.
crd cst pns12 vvi dt j n1 pp-f n1; pc-acp vdi p-acp n2-jn, c-acp pns12 vmd vbi vdn p-acp po12 n2.
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
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787
The like may bee sayde, concerning our keeping in, and storing vp our Wares, wherein though we may aime at a priuate gaine, to raise the present prises,
The like may be said, Concerning our keeping in, and storing up our Wares, wherein though we may aim At a private gain, to raise the present prizes,
dt av-j vmb vbi vvn, vvg po12 n-vvg p-acp, cc vvg a-acp po12 n2, c-crq cs pns12 vmb vvi p-acp dt j n1, pc-acp vvi dt j n2,
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
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788
or else to expect a deerer rate, &c: to defraud the Common wealth of it present necessitie:
or Else to expect a Dearer rate, etc.: to defraud the Common wealth of it present necessity:
cc av pc-acp vvi dt jc-jn n1, av: pc-acp vvi dt j n1 pp-f pn31 j n1:
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
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789
yet herein also there may be some allowance, both in times of plentie, and in time of scarcitie, especially for all kinde of victuals.
yet herein also there may be Some allowance, both in times of plenty, and in time of scarcity, especially for all kind of victuals.
av av av pc-acp vmb vbi d n1, av-d p-acp n2 pp-f n1, cc p-acp n1 pp-f n1, av-j p-acp d n1 pp-f n2.
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
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790
In time of plentie, that so excesse may be preuented for the present; and extremitie may be relieued in time of distresse:
In time of plenty, that so excess may be prevented for the present; and extremity may be relieved in time of distress:
p-acp n1 pp-f n1, cst av n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt j; cc n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp n1 pp-f n1:
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
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Page 67
791
and to this end our Garners and Store-houses in the Citie and elsewhere haue speciall vse, to plucke downe the prises in time of dearth,
and to this end our Garners and Storehouses in the city and elsewhere have special use, to pluck down the prizes in time of dearth,
cc p-acp d n1 po12 n2 cc n2 p-acp dt n1 cc av vhb j n1, pc-acp vvi a-acp dt n2 p-acp n1 pp-f n1,
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
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792
and so to refresh the hearts of the poore; as also to prouide, if supply should not come in abroad.
and so to refresh the hearts of the poor; as also to provide, if supply should not come in abroad.
cc av pc-acp vvi dt n2 pp-f dt j; c-acp av pc-acp vvi, cs n1 vmd xx vvi p-acp av.
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
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793
And so also in times of penurie, that neuer there may be no extreame want. So Ioseph by diuine warrant stored vp, that the Church might be relieued in extremitie.
And so also in times of penury, that never there may be no extreme want. So Ioseph by divine warrant stored up, that the Church might be relieved in extremity.
cc av av p-acp n2 pp-f n1, cst av-x pc-acp vmb vbi dx j-jn n1. av np1 p-acp j-jn n1 vvn a-acp, cst dt n1 vmd vbi vvn p-acp n1.
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
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794
So haue we relieued our neighbours, and they vs. Otherwise, for those tending onely to ornament and superfluitie, I hold, that we may not keepe in our Commodities, especially if it tend to the spoyling and corrupting of them;
So have we relieved our neighbours, and they us Otherwise, for those tending only to ornament and superfluity, I hold, that we may not keep in our Commodities, especially if it tend to the spoiling and corrupting of them;
av vhb pns12 vvn po12 n2, cc pns32 pno12 av, c-acp d vvg av-j p-acp n1 cc n1, pns11 vvb, cst pns12 vmb xx vvi p-acp po12 n2, av-j cs pn31 vvb p-acp dt vvg cc vvg pp-f pno32;
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
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795
vnlesse we cannot sell them, that we may bee sauers thereby:
unless we cannot fell them, that we may be savers thereby:
cs pns12 vmbx vvi pno32, cst pns12 vmb vbi n2 av:
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
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796
and yet in case of returning the price, or for the common good, we must vtter them though it be to our losse,
and yet in case of returning the price, or for the Common good, we must utter them though it be to our loss,
cc av p-acp n1 pp-f vvg dt n1, cc p-acp dt j j, pns12 vmb vvi pno32 cs pn31 vbb p-acp po12 n1,
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
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797
because in such cases we are bound to giue freely, rather then our Commoditie should be lost,
Because in such cases we Are bound to give freely, rather then our Commodity should be lost,
c-acp p-acp d n2 pns12 vbr vvn pc-acp vvi av-j, av-c cs po12 n1 vmd vbi vvn,
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
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798
or the poore lost for want of them; and so to depend vpon the Prouidence of God.
or the poor lost for want of them; and so to depend upon the Providence of God.
cc dt j vvn p-acp n1 pp-f pno32; cc av pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1.
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
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Page 67
799
As for changing of our Callings, though this may serue to argue discontent and want of Faith, in depending on the prouidence of God;
As for changing of our Callings, though this may serve to argue discontent and want of Faith, in depending on the providence of God;
p-acp p-acp vvg pp-f po12 n2, cs d vmb vvi pc-acp vvi n-jn cc n1 pp-f n1, p-acp vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1;
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
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800
yet seeing some Callings depend vpon the custome and fashion of the time, which is alterable, as of kindes of apparell:
yet seeing Some Callings depend upon the custom and fashion of the time, which is alterable, as of Kinds of apparel:
av vvg d n2 vvb p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1, r-crq vbz j, c-acp pp-f n2 pp-f n1:
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
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801
some depend vpon casualties which may ouerthrow the same: many things haue beene vsed in Poperie, which now are antiquated;
Some depend upon casualties which may overthrow the same: many things have been used in Popery, which now Are antiquated;
d vvb p-acp n2 r-crq vmb vvi dt d: d n2 vhb vbn vvn p-acp n1, r-crq av vbr vvn;
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
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Page 68
802
many things may be currant occasions of commerce with such and such forraine Nations, where the cause being taken away, the effect must cease.
many things may be currant occasions of commerce with such and such foreign nations, where the cause being taken away, the Effect must cease.
d n2 vmb vbi n1 n2 pp-f n1 p-acp d cc d j n2, c-crq dt n1 vbg vvn av, dt n1 vmb vvi.
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
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803
And the Lord furnishing his children with wisedome and insight into all necessarie occasions, necessitie may force and enable them,
And the Lord furnishing his children with Wisdom and insight into all necessary occasions, necessity may force and enable them,
cc dt n1 vvg po31 n2 p-acp n1 cc n1 p-acp d j n2, n1 vmb vvi cc vvi pno32,
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
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804
if one will not serue for maintenance, that another may be followed:
if one will not serve for maintenance, that Another may be followed:
cs pi vmb xx vvi p-acp n1, cst j-jn vmb vbi vvn:
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
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805
yea, it may so fall out, that our aptnesse to one may bee more then to another, to which notwithstanding we haue been bound.
yea, it may so fallen out, that our aptness to one may be more then to Another, to which notwithstanding we have been bound.
uh, pn31 vmb av vvi av, cst po12 n1 p-acp pi vmb vbi av-dc cs p-acp j-jn, p-acp r-crq a-acp pns12 vhb vbn vvn.
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
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806
Especially, seeing it fals out that some Callings may haue for the most their ground from custome and vanity, and not from conscience;
Especially, seeing it falls out that Some Callings may have for the most their ground from custom and vanity, and not from conscience;
av-j, vvg pn31 vvz av cst d n2 vmb vhi p-acp dt av-ds po32 n1 p-acp n1 cc n1, cc xx p-acp n1;
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
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Page 68
807
as generally of tyring, and such like, and tend to the satisfying of the flesh:
as generally of tiring, and such like, and tend to the satisfying of the Flesh:
c-acp av-j pp-f vvg, cc d av-j, cc vvi p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f dt n1:
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
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Page 68
808
I see not but in such Cases, it is not only lawfull but necessarie euen to change our Callings,
I see not but in such Cases, it is not only lawful but necessary even to change our Callings,
pns11 vvb xx cc-acp p-acp d n2, pn31 vbz xx av-j j p-acp j av pc-acp vvi po12 n2,
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
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809
lest otherwise wee make ship-wracke of good conscience, and defraud our selues of that libertie which God and Nature allowes,
lest otherwise we make shipwreck of good conscience, and defraud our selves of that liberty which God and Nature allows,
cs av pns12 vvb n1 pp-f j n1, cc vvi po12 n2 pp-f d n1 r-crq np1 cc n1 vvz,
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
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Page 68
810
and limit the prouidence of God to our meanes, which extends it selfe to all lawfull.
and limit the providence of God to our means, which extends it self to all lawful.
cc vvi dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po12 n2, r-crq vvz pn31 n1 p-acp d j.
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
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Page 68
811
Prouided that still we keepe the distinction betweene Authoritie and subiection;
Provided that still we keep the distinction between authority and subjection;
vvn cst av pns12 vvb dt n1 p-acp n1 cc n1;
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
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Page 68
812
remembring that wee may so change our Callings, as still to keepe our selues within the compasse of our generall bounds, which are, still to be subiect to gouernment,
remembering that we may so change our Callings, as still to keep our selves within the compass of our general bounds, which Are, still to be Subject to government,
vvg cst pns12 vmb av vvi po12 n2, c-acp av pc-acp vvi po12 n2 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 j n2, r-crq vbr, av pc-acp vbi j-jn p-acp n1,
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
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813
and so onely vnto them, as to serue them in the Lord. Not encroaching vpon the Calling of the Magistrate;
and so only unto them, as to serve them in the Lord. Not encroaching upon the Calling of the Magistrate;
cc av av-j p-acp pno32, c-acp pc-acp vvi pno32 p-acp dt n1. xx j-vvg p-acp dt vvg pp-f dt n1;
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
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814
nor by our libertie, aduancing the Magistrate aboue what is meet; but still seruing one another in loue, and all studying to serue the Lord Christ.
nor by our liberty, advancing the Magistrate above what is meet; but still serving one Another in love, and all studying to serve the Lord christ.
ccx p-acp po12 n1, vvg dt n1 p-acp r-crq vbz j; cc-acp av vvg pi j-jn p-acp n1, cc d vvg pc-acp vvi dt n1 np1.
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
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815
Whether one man may haue diuers Callings? As, the Minister may be also a Magistate? One Trades-man may exercise diuers ciuill Callings? Whither one man may have diverse Callings? As, the Minister may be also a Magistrate? One Tradesman may exercise diverse civil Callings?
cs crd n1 vmb vhi j n2? p-acp, dt n1 vmb vbi av dt n1? crd n1 vmb vvi j j n2?
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
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Page 69
816
To the former we answer generally, that where Callings are subordinate to each other, there in case of necessitie, one may supply diuers Callings, as his abilitie is thereto:
To the former we answer generally, that where Callings Are subordinate to each other, there in case of necessity, one may supply diverse Callings, as his ability is thereto:
p-acp dt j pns12 vvb av-j, cst c-crq n2 vbr j p-acp d n-jn, a-acp p-acp n1 pp-f n1, pi vmb vvi j n2, c-acp po31 n1 vbz av:
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
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817
so the Minister may in some Cases and degrees, execute the office of a Magistrate. 2. Magistrates are of two sorts: 1. supreame, and soueraigne, as the King:
so the Minister may in Some Cases and Degrees, execute the office of a Magistrate. 2. Magistrates Are of two sorts: 1. supreme, and sovereign, as the King:
av dt n1 vmb p-acp d n2 cc n2, vvb dt n1 pp-f dt n1. crd ng1 vbr pp-f crd n2: crd j, cc j-jn, c-acp dt n1:
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
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818
and 2. Inferior and subordinate, as such as are appointed vnder him, for the easing of his burthen,
and 2. Inferior and subordinate, as such as Are appointed under him, for the easing of his burden,
cc crd np1 cc j, c-acp d c-acp vbr vvn p-acp pno31, p-acp dt vvg pp-f po31 n1,
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
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and better seruing the publike good:
and better serving the public good:
cc av-jc vvg dt j j:
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
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so a Minister may be a Magistrate, though he may not encroach vpon the supreame authoritie.
so a Minister may be a Magistrate, though he may not encroach upon the supreme Authority.
av dt n1 vmb vbi dt n1, cs pns31 vmb xx vvi p-acp dt j n1.
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
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I say hee may not vsurpe soueraigne Gouernment;
I say he may not usurp sovereign Government;
pns11 vvb pns31 vmb xx vvi j-jn n1;
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
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because this is a marke of Antichrist, 2. Thess. 2. 9, 10. This is contrary to the Word, which commands all both Priests and people, to be subiect to the higher Powers.
Because this is a mark of Antichrist, 2. Thess 2. 9, 10. This is contrary to the Word, which commands all both Priests and people, to be Subject to the higher Powers.
c-acp d vbz dt n1 pp-f np1, crd np1 crd crd, crd d vbz j-jn p-acp dt n1, r-crq vvz d d n2 cc n1, pc-acp vbi j-jn p-acp dt jc n2.
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
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Rom. 13. 1. This cannot be for the preseruation of the common Peace, which is by Vnitie,Rom. 13. 1. This cannot be for the preservation of the Common Peace, which is by Unity,
np1 crd crd d vmbx vbi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j n1, r-crq vbz p-acp n1,
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
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and Reformation of all abuses which tend to the disturbance thereof.
and Reformation of all Abuses which tend to the disturbance thereof.
cc n1 pp-f d n2 r-crq vvb p-acp dt n1 av.
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
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And how shall the faults of Ministers bee corrected but by the supreame Magistrate? how shall their wrongs be righted but by him?
And how shall the Faults of Ministers be corrected but by the supreme Magistrate? how shall their wrongs be righted but by him?
cc q-crq vmb dt n2 pp-f n2 vbb vvn cc-acp p-acp dt j n1? q-crq vmb po32 vvz vbb vvn cc-acp p-acp pno31?
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
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Yet I hold that a Minister may be an inferiour Gouernour;
Yet I hold that a Minister may be an inferior Governor;
av pns11 vvb cst dt n1 vmb vbi dt j-jn n1;
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
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because it is lawfull for the Magistrate to bestow honour and authoritie, as it pleaseth him for the publike good.
Because it is lawful for the Magistrate to bestow honour and Authority, as it Pleases him for the public good.
c-acp pn31 vbz j p-acp dt n1 pc-acp vvi n1 cc n1, c-acp pn31 vvz pno31 p-acp dt j j.
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
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And this authoritie giuen to the Ministerie, may tend to the publike good; and the glory of God, as hereby,
And this Authority given to the Ministry, may tend to the public good; and the glory of God, as hereby,
cc d n1 vvn p-acp dt n1, vmb vvi p-acp dt j j; cc dt n1 pp-f np1, c-acp av,
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
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1. Their Persons may be better accepted, and preserued from contempt.
1. Their Persons may be better accepted, and preserved from contempt.
crd po32 n2 vmb vbi av-jc vvn, cc vvn p-acp n1.
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
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2. Their Callings be executed more currantly, when they haue some power to restraine open and grosse euils,
2. Their Callings be executed more currently, when they have Some power to restrain open and gross evils,
crd po32 n2 vbb vvn av-dc av-j, c-crq pns32 vhb d n1 pc-acp vvi j cc j n2-jn,
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
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and compell the Outward man to conformation in Religion.
and compel the Outward man to conformation in Religion.
cc vvi dt j n1 p-acp n1 p-acp n1.
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
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3. Their constancie and courage herein, as it may ease of a burthen, so it may confirme and encourage the supreame Magistrate in the loue and maintenance of the Trueth:
3. Their constancy and courage herein, as it may ease of a burden, so it may confirm and encourage the supreme Magistrate in the love and maintenance of the Truth:
crd po32 n1 cc n1 av, c-acp pn31 vmb vvi pp-f dt n1, av pn31 vmb vvi cc vvi dt j n1 p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1:
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
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so that still the holy Order of subiection bee kept, that all this bee done with direction from the supreame Power, and returne thereto: and confusion be auoyded;
so that still the holy Order of subjection be kept, that all this be done with direction from the supreme Power, and return thereto: and confusion be avoided;
av cst av dt j n1 pp-f n1 vbi vvn, cst d d vbi vdn p-acp n1 p-acp dt j n1, cc vvi av: cc n1 vbb vvn;
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
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that we so execute these seuerall Callings, as that still we reserue a distinction betweene them,
that we so execute these several Callings, as that still we reserve a distinction between them,
cst pns12 av vvi d j n2, c-acp cst av pns12 vvi dt n1 p-acp pno32,
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
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and oppose not those things, which are wisely to bee subordinated, which we may doe.
and oppose not those things, which Are wisely to be subordinated, which we may do.
cc vvb xx d n2, r-crq vbr av-j pc-acp vbi vvn, r-crq pns12 vmb vdi.
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
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1. If we consider that there are some speciall actions particular to each Callings, which on either side may not be encroached vpon.
1. If we Consider that there Are Some special actions particular to each Callings, which on either side may not be encroached upon.
crd cs pns12 vvb cst a-acp vbr d j n2 j p-acp d n2, r-crq p-acp d n1 vmb xx vbi vvn p-acp.
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
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As, the Magistrate may not preach, minister the Sacraments, &c, because this is peculiar to the Minister.
As, the Magistrate may not preach, minister the Sacraments, etc., Because this is peculiar to the Minister.
p-acp, dt n1 vmb xx vvi, vvb dt n2, av, c-acp d vbz j p-acp dt n1.
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
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So the Minister (I meane as a Minister) may not prescribe Lawes, execute the Penalties of them, Determine of the persons,
So the Minister (I mean as a Minister) may not prescribe Laws, execute the Penalties of them, Determine of the Persons,
np1 dt n1 (pns11 vvb p-acp dt n1) vmb xx vvi n2, vvb dt n2 pp-f pno32, vvb pp-f dt n2,
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
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and goods of the subiect, &c, because these are the Magistrates Prerogatiue.
and goods of the Subject, etc., Because these Are the Magistrates Prerogative.
cc n2-j pp-f dt n-jn, av, c-acp d vbr dt n2 n1.
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
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2. That all things bee done with direction from the royall Canon, & ayme at Gods glory.
2. That all things be done with direction from the royal Canon, & aim At God's glory.
crd cst d n2 vbb vdn p-acp n1 p-acp dt j n1, cc vvi p-acp ng1 n1.
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
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3. So is it in the reformed Churches, where the Consistorie doth as well medle in Ciuill, as Ecclesiasticall occasions.
3. So is it in the reformed Churches, where the Consistory does as well meddle in Civil, as Ecclesiastical occasions.
crd np1 vbz pn31 p-acp dt vvn n2, c-crq dt n1 vdz p-acp av vvi p-acp j, c-acp j n2.
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
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And is it any other in our Honourable Court of the High Commission, and in other Consistories of our Clergie? As for the other;
And is it any other in our Honourable Court of the High Commission, and in other Consistories of our Clergy? As for the other;
cc vbz pn31 d j-jn p-acp po12 j n1 pp-f dt j n1, cc p-acp j-jn n2 pp-f po12 n1? c-acp p-acp dt j-jn;
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
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That one man may exercise diuers ciuill Callings:
That one man may exercise diverse civil Callings:
cst crd n1 vmb vvi j j n2:
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
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As this is apparent by the practise of our Land, where some Merchants euer vse other Trades:
As this is apparent by the practice of our Land, where Some Merchant's ever use other Trades:
c-acp d vbz j p-acp dt n1 pp-f po12 n1, c-crq d n2 av vvi j-jn n2:
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
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Mercers abroad sell things belonging to many Trades;
Mercers abroad fell things belonging to many Trades;
n2 av vvi n2 vvg p-acp d n2;
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
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so I see not but that it may be warrantable by the word, which so enioyneth vs to be contented with the Calling that God hath placed vs in;
so I see not but that it may be warrantable by the word, which so enjoineth us to be contented with the Calling that God hath placed us in;
av pns11 vvb xx p-acp cst pn31 vmb vbi j p-acp dt n1, r-crq av vvz pno12 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt vvg cst np1 vhz vvn pno12 p-acp;
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
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as the seruant, while he is a seruant, is not to encroach vpon the Calling of the Maister;
as the servant, while he is a servant, is not to encroach upon the Calling of the Master;
c-acp dt n1, cs pns31 vbz dt n1, vbz xx pc-acp vvi p-acp dt vvg pp-f dt n1;
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
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as that it denieth not, but when we are for our selues, we may follow what Calling we please,
as that it Denieth not, but when we Are for our selves, we may follow what Calling we please,
c-acp cst pn31 vvz xx, cc-acp c-crq pns12 vbr p-acp po12 n2, pns12 vmb vvi r-crq vvg pns12 vvb,
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
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though we bee not bound thereto; so wee haue skill therein, and respect the publike good, hinder not our Spirituall Calling:
though we be not bound thereto; so we have skill therein, and respect the public good, hinder not our Spiritual Calling:
cs pns12 vbb xx vvn av; av pns12 vhb n1 av, cc vvb dt j j, vvb xx po12 j vvg:
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
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and obserue the Sacred Lawes and Customes of the Countrey wherein we liue:
and observe the Sacred Laws and Customs of the Country wherein we live:
cc vvb dt j n2 cc n2 pp-f dt n1 c-crq pns12 vvb:
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
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because one Calling will not serue to redeeme the time, and maintaine our charge and therefore in these respects we may lawfully imploy our selues in diuers.
Because one Calling will not serve to Redeem the time, and maintain our charge and Therefore in these respects we may lawfully employ our selves in diverse.
c-acp pi vvg n1 xx vvi pc-acp vvi dt n1, cc vvi po12 n1 cc av p-acp d n2 pns12 vmb av-j vvi po12 n2 p-acp j.
(4) conclusion (DIV2)
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To conclude this point, and resolue all in one Case, which is mainely stood vpon: NAmely;
To conclude this point, and resolve all in one Case, which is mainly stood upon: NAmely;
pc-acp vvi d n1, cc vvi d p-acp crd n1, r-crq vbz av-j vvn p-acp: av;
(5) conclusion (DIV2)
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whether a man cannot liue in the world, and thriue in his calling, without ship-wrack of a good conscience. To which we answer: That though, whither a man cannot live in the world, and thrive in his calling, without shipwreck of a good conscience. To which we answer: That though,
cs dt n1 vmbx vvi p-acp dt n1, cc vvi p-acp po31 n-vvg, p-acp n1 pp-f dt j n1. p-acp r-crq pns12 vvb: cst cs,
(5) conclusion (DIV2)
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The contrarie hereof be, Vox populi, The voice of the people: That conscience is dead, or goes a begging;
The contrary hereof be, Vox People, The voice of the people: That conscience is dead, or Goes a begging;
dt n-jn av vbi, fw-la fw-la, dt n1 pp-f dt n1: cst n1 vbz j, cc vvz dt n-vvg;
(5) conclusion (DIV2)
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meaning that the world admits not the rule of conscience, or if it do, it cannot thriue: yet,
meaning that the world admits not the Rule of conscience, or if it do, it cannot thrive: yet,
vvg cst dt n1 vvz xx dt n1 pp-f n1, cc cs pn31 vdb, pn31 vmbx vvi: av,
(5) conclusion (DIV2)
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That we may liue and thriue with a good cōscience is manifest, 1. Because it is promised as a blessing and fruit of godlinesse, Psa. 112: so that, 1. Tim. 6. 8. 2 Our ciuill Callings in the world are subordinate, not contrarie to our Christian Callings; and so,
That we may live and thrive with a good conscience is manifest, 1. Because it is promised as a blessing and fruit of godliness, Psa. 112: so that, 1. Tim. 6. 8. 2 Our civil Callings in the world Are subordinate, not contrary to our Christian Callings; and so,
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(5) conclusion (DIV2)
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3 We cannot keepe a good conscience if we liue not in a calling, & perhaps thriue not thereby:
3 We cannot keep a good conscience if we live not in a calling, & perhaps thrive not thereby:
crd pns12 vmbx vvi dt j n1 cs pns12 vvb xx p-acp dt n-vvg, cc av vvb xx av:
(5) conclusion (DIV2)
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Except in case of triall, when God wil exercise our Faith and patience, in keeping vs from hand to mouth;
Except in case of trial, when God will exercise our Faith and patience, in keeping us from hand to Mouth;
c-acp p-acp n1 pp-f n1, c-crq np1 vmb vvi po12 n1 cc n1, p-acp vvg pno12 p-acp n1 p-acp n1;
(5) conclusion (DIV2)
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or exercise our sincerity in not answering our endeuours for the present, lest we should seeme to serue God, that we may thriue: or finally, by some casualtie.
or exercise our sincerity in not answering our endeavours for the present, lest we should seem to serve God, that we may thrive: or finally, by Some casualty.
cc vvb po12 n1 p-acp xx vvg po12 n2 p-acp dt j, cs pns12 vmd vvi pc-acp vvi np1, cst pns12 vmb vvi: cc av-j, p-acp d n1.
(5) conclusion (DIV2)
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Of our Calling may be mean, such as yeeld only so much exercise daily, as may serue necessity,
Of our Calling may be mean, such as yield only so much exercise daily, as may serve necessity,
pp-f po12 vvg vmb vbi j, d c-acp vvi av-j av av-d vvi av-j, c-acp vmb vvi n1,
(5) conclusion (DIV2)
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and so cannot promise aboundance, but onely yeeld competency and sufficiency, for necessarie maintenance, which may be accounted thriuing,
and so cannot promise abundance, but only yield competency and sufficiency, for necessary maintenance, which may be accounted thriving,
cc av vmbx vvi n1, cc-acp av-j vvi n1 cc n1, p-acp j n1, r-crq vmb vbi vvn j-vvg,
(5) conclusion (DIV2)
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though we attaine not to great riches;
though we attain not to great riches;
cs pns12 vvb xx p-acp j n2;
(5) conclusion (DIV2)
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and yet euen in these the blessing of God is admirable, where Religious wisedome teacheth parsimony and diligence to better our estates.
and yet even in these the blessing of God is admirable, where Religious Wisdom Teaches parsimony and diligence to better our estates.
cc av av-j p-acp d dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz j, c-crq j n1 vvz n1 cc n1 pc-acp vvi po12 n2.
(5) conclusion (DIV2)
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Or our callings may be vpon aduenture, such as depend vpon diuine prouidence, in blessing our going out, and comming home:
Or our callings may be upon adventure, such as depend upon divine providence, in blessing our going out, and coming home:
cc po12 n2 vmb vbi p-acp n1, d c-acp vvb p-acp j-jn n1, p-acp vvg po12 vvg av, cc vvg av-an:
(5) conclusion (DIV2)
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which seeing it is arbitrary as may make most for Gods glory, and our chiefest good;
which seeing it is arbitrary as may make most for God's glory, and our chiefest good;
r-crq vvg pn31 vbz j-jn c-acp vmb vvi av-ds p-acp npg1 n1, cc po12 js-jn j;
(5) conclusion (DIV2)
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therefore if hereby we attaine not to great matters, yet herein shall appeare the blessing of godlinesse, that we shall be content with whatsoeuer our wise and gracious God shall dispose,
Therefore if hereby we attain not to great matters, yet herein shall appear the blessing of godliness, that we shall be content with whatsoever our wise and gracious God shall dispose,
av cs av pns12 vvb xx p-acp j n2, av av vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f n1, cst pns12 vmb vbi j p-acp r-crq po12 j cc j np1 vmb vvi,
(5) conclusion (DIV2)
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and whether it be much or little, it shalbe but sufficient.
and whither it be much or little, it shall but sufficient.
cc cs pn31 vbb d cc j, pn31 vmb|vbi p-acp j.
(5) conclusion (DIV2)
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He that gathered more Manna had but to serue his turne, and he that gathered lesse had no want.
He that gathered more Manna had but to serve his turn, and he that gathered less had no want.
pns31 cst vvd dc n1 vhd p-acp pc-acp vvi po31 n1, cc pns31 cst vvd av-dc vhn dx n1.
(5) conclusion (DIV2)
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Exod. 16. 19. 20. To conclude all, 1 Labour we first for grace, and these things shalbe castvpon vs. Math. 6. 33. 2 If not in aboundance, yet in what shalbe best for vs, to further to a better life.Exod 16. 19. 20. To conclude all, 1 Labour we First for grace, and these things shall castvpon us Math. 6. 33. 2 If not in abundance, yet in what shall best for us, to further to a better life.
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(5) conclusion (DIV2)
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3 It is good that still we should finde some want in these things, that we may not set our harts vpon thē, but hunger after durable riches.
3 It is good that still we should find Some want in these things, that we may not Set our hearts upon them, but hunger After durable riches.
crd pn31 vbz j cst av pns12 vmd vvi d n1 p-acp d n2, cst pns12 vmb xx vvi po12 n2 p-acp pno32, cc-acp n1 p-acp j n2.
(5) conclusion (DIV2)
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4 And therefore let vs liue by Faith, & not by sence, waiting vpon the blessing of God in what we haue, that it may be sanctified vnto vs,
4 And Therefore let us live by Faith, & not by sense, waiting upon the blessing of God in what we have, that it may be sanctified unto us,
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(5) conclusion (DIV2)
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and waiting vpon the power and prouidence of God in what we haue not, that wee may bee suffised in the needfull and fittest occasion:
and waiting upon the power and providence of God in what we have not, that we may be sufficed in the needful and Fittest occasion:
cc vvg p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1 p-acp r-crq pns12 vhb xx, cst pns12 vmb vbi vvn p-acp dt j cc js n1:
(5) conclusion (DIV2)
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or recompensed with what shalbe better for vs. And when we haue canuased and studied all, remember we that some corruption must fall out in these things, to humble the flesh,
or recompensed with what shall better for us And when we have canvased and studied all, Remember we that Some corruption must fallen out in these things, to humble the Flesh,
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(5) conclusion (DIV2)
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and cast vs vpon Christ our sufficient riches.
and cast us upon christ our sufficient riches.
cc vvb pno12 p-acp np1 po12 j n2.
(5) conclusion (DIV2)
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And that a good conscience, as it shall guide vs through each particular occasion, that wee make not ship-wrack thereof,
And that a good conscience, as it shall guide us through each particular occasion, that we make not shipwreck thereof,
cc cst dt j n1, c-acp pn31 vmb vvi pno12 p-acp d j n1, cst pns12 vvb xx n1 av,
(5) conclusion (DIV2)
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so it shall also abase vs in our greatest sincerity, that though we know nothing by our selues,
so it shall also abase us in our greatest sincerity, that though we know nothing by our selves,
av pn31 vmb av vvi pno12 p-acp po12 js n1, cst cs pns12 vvb pix p-acp po12 n2,
(5) conclusion (DIV2)
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yet herein wee may not be iustified, but still labour to be found in Christ, not hauing our owne righteousnesse,
yet herein we may not be justified, but still labour to be found in christ, not having our own righteousness,
av av pns12 vmb xx vbi vvn, cc-acp av vvi pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp np1, xx vhg po12 d n1,
(5) conclusion (DIV2)
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and endeuour to be found of him in peace, at his glorious appearance. And if this shall not sufficiently satisfie thee in whatsoeuer scruples may fall out herein:
and endeavour to be found of him in peace, At his glorious appearance. And if this shall not sufficiently satisfy thee in whatsoever scruples may fallen out herein:
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(5) conclusion (DIV2)
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I aduise thee to cōmend thee particular doubts in humble prayers vnto thy God, who will fulfill the desires of them that feare him,
I advise thee to commend thee particular doubts in humble Prayers unto thy God, who will fulfil the Desires of them that Fear him,
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(5) conclusion (DIV2)
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and satisfie thy carefull soule that waits vpon him.
and satisfy thy careful soul that waits upon him.
cc vvi po21 j n1 cst vvz p-acp pno31.
(5) conclusion (DIV2)
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And so I hartily cōmend thee to the word of his grace, whereby thou shalt be enformed sufficiently in whatsoeuer may hinder the pece of thy conscience,
And so I heartily commend thee to the word of his grace, whereby thou shalt be informed sufficiently in whatsoever may hinder the piece of thy conscience,
cc av pns11 av-j vvb pno21 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, c-crq pns21 vm2 vbi vvn av-j p-acp r-crq vmb vvi dt n1 pp-f po21 n1,
(5) conclusion (DIV2)
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and build it vp further in all wisedome and spirutuall vnderstanding, that thou maiest be able to discerne of things that differ,
and built it up further in all Wisdom and spirutuall understanding, that thou Mayest be able to discern of things that differ,
cc vvi pn31 a-acp av-j p-acp d n1 cc j n1, cst pns21 vm2 vbi j pc-acp vvi pp-f n2 cst vvb,
(5) conclusion (DIV2)
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and so trying all things, maiest hold that which is good, and grow vp thereby in all power and conscience of sinceritie and righteousnesse, that so thou mayest be perfect and intire wanting nothing,
and so trying all things, Mayest hold that which is good, and grow up thereby in all power and conscience of sincerity and righteousness, that so thou Mayest be perfect and entire wanting nothing,
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vnto the full measure of the age of Iesus Christ, In whom I rest thine and the Churches seruant Thomas Couper.
unto the full measure of the age of Iesus christ, In whom I rest thine and the Churches servant Thomas Couper.
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