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A Lasting Ievvell, FOR RELIGIOVS WOEMEN. PROV. 31.30.31. Fauour is deceitfull, and Beautie, vanitie; but a woman that feareth the Lord, she shall be praysed;
A Lasting Jewel, FOR RELIGIOUS WOEMEN. CURAE. 31.30.31. Favour is deceitful, and Beauty, vanity; but a woman that fears the Lord, she shall be praised;
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giue her of the fruit of her hands, and let her owne workes prayse her in the gates.
give her of the fruit of her hands, and let her own works praise her in the gates.
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THis portion of Scripture, Right Worshipfull, Men, Fathers, and Brethren (all dearely beloued) in the best beloued Christ Iesus, is part of a Prophecie, see the first verse of the Chapter, and therefore certaine;
THis portion of Scripture, Right Worshipful, Men, Father's, and Brothers (all dearly Beloved) in the best Beloved christ Iesus, is part of a Prophecy, see the First verse of the Chapter, and Therefore certain;
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S. Peter cals it the sure word of prophesie, which came not by the will of man, S. Peter calls it the sure word of prophesy, which Come not by the will of man,
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but men of God spake as they were mooued by the holy Ghost. S. Paul chargeth vs that we despise not prophecying:
but men of God spoke as they were moved by the holy Ghost. S. Paul charges us that we despise not prophesying:
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either by vnbeliefe, or by an idle, fruitlesse hearing; a long Ex•rdium to prepare you.
either by unbelief, or by an idle, fruitless hearing; a long Ex•rdium to prepare you.
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I shall not (and haue good reason to hope) I need not vse, hauing hitherto, found you as louing, willing,
I shall not (and have good reason to hope) I need not use, having hitherto, found you as loving, willing,
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and attentiue hearers, as euer I spake vnto (God grant continuance with increase of practice) where attention will proue obedience to our Sauiour,
and attentive hearers, as ever I spoke unto (God grant Continuance with increase of practice) where attention will prove Obedience to our Saviour,
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and obedience bring profit with delight, the matter carries its owne weight to procure entrance into the dullest eare;
and Obedience bring profit with delight, the matter carries its own weight to procure Entrance into the dullest ear;
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onely take heed how you heare this Prophecie which Salomon learned of his mother.
only take heed how you hear this Prophecy which Solomon learned of his mother.
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In the whole Chapter, you haue first generall directions for a good King, and in him,
In the Whole Chapter, you have First general directions for a good King, and in him,
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for any that truely feare God, and desire to order their life according to his word;
for any that truly Fear God, and desire to order their life according to his word;
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and they are especially three, conteined in the nine first verses: First to deale iustly with euery one;
and they Are especially three, contained in the nine First Verses: First to deal justly with every one;
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Giue vnto God the things that are Gods; honour, glory, with vniuersall obedience; Give unto God the things that Are God's; honour, glory, with universal Obedience;
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giue vnto Caesar, and with him to euery other man, what belongs vnto them, by the Law of Nature,
give unto Caesar, and with him to every other man, what belongs unto them, by the Law of Nature,
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and Nations, rayse not your selues vpon the ruine of your brethren, vniust increase will consume the principall:
and nations, raise not your selves upon the ruin of your brothers, unjust increase will consume the principal:
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yet looke not so much vpon others, as to forget your selues; Iustice like Charitie must begin at home;
yet look not so much upon Others, as to forget your selves; justice like Charity must begin At home;
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he cannot be acceptably iust towards another, in the acts of commutatiue, and distributiue Iustice; who is cruelly vniust to himselfe in neglecting the safety of his owne soule:
he cannot be acceptably just towards Another, in the acts of commutative, and distributive justice; who is cruelly unjust to himself in neglecting the safety of his own soul:
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defraud not your owne soules of spirituall food and tillage; to starue, or permit them grow needy; is the greatest Iniustice;
defraud not your own Souls of spiritual food and tillage; to starve, or permit them grow needy; is the greatest Injustice;
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sowe the seedes of grace, your soules require it, and you shall reape the haruest of glory; your Sauiour hath promised it.
sow the seeds of grace, your Souls require it, and you shall reap the harvest of glory; your Saviour hath promised it.
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Secondly to bee temperate in the vse of wine, and strong drinke; God commands it, nature requires it, common honesty cals for it;
Secondly to be temperate in the use of wine, and strong drink; God commands it, nature requires it, Common honesty calls for it;
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a customary drunkard, (whether by quaffing, or slipping in passiue or actiue drunkennesse, glorying in that shamefull practice, to lay others asleep) Tauerne-haunter, health-drinker, and destroyer, fights against all;
a customary drunkard, (whither by quaffing, or slipping in passive or active Drunkenness, glorying in that shameful practice, to lay Others asleep) Tavern-haunter, health-drinker, and destroyer, fights against all;
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giant-like in his alie. Metamorphosis, thinkes himselfe able to wage warre with nature, procures such a habit in it,
giantlike in his alie. Metamorphosis, thinks himself able to wage war with nature, procures such a habit in it,
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as will not be remooued without great difficulty, forgets God, his seruice, himselfe, wife, Children, soule and all:
as will not be removed without great difficulty, forgets God, his service, himself, wife, Children, soul and all:
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let all starue for bread, soe hee may haue drinke enough;
let all starve for bred, so he may have drink enough;
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makes himselfe vnseruiceable, and consequently a slaggering burthen, both to Church and Common-wealth, layeth himselfe nakedly open to the fierce wrath of God Almightie, to all the danger and disgrace can possibly bee thought on:
makes himself unserviceable, and consequently a slaggering burden, both to Church and Commonwealth, Layeth himself nakedly open to the fierce wrath of God Almighty, to all the danger and disgrace can possibly be Thought on:
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as by many wofull examples we haue seene in euery age:
as by many woeful Examples we have seen in every age:
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and finally looseth all his friends, good name, estate, health, and saluation, without speedy, and speciall repentance:
and finally loses all his Friends, good name, estate, health, and salvation, without speedy, and special Repentance:
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read at your leasure, 1. Sam. 25.37, 38. Prou. 33.19.20, 21, 29. Prou. 30.31, 32, 33. Esay 5.22. 1. Cor. 6.10. Gal. 5 21. then consider how vile a vice drunkennesse is, and how hard to be left.
read At your leisure, 1. Sam. 25.37, 38. Prou. 33.19.20, 21, 29. Prou. 30.31, 32, 33. Isaiah 5.22. 1. Cor. 6.10. Gal. 5 21. then Consider how vile a vice Drunkenness is, and how hard to be left.
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Thirdly, to be resolute in resisting all the deceitfull baytes of feminine beauty; Thirdly, to be resolute in resisting all the deceitful baits of Faemin beauty;
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vnruly appetite, would betray our strength, and make vs yeeld at the sight of euery weake woman;
unruly appetite, would betray our strength, and make us yield At the sighed of every weak woman;
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did we not heare another voyce from heauen, Giue not your strength to woemen, nor your wayes to that which destroyeth Kings.
did we not hear Another voice from heaven, Give not your strength to women, nor your ways to that which Destroyeth Kings.
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It is reported that Alexander would not looke on the wife of Darius, least hee that had ouercome many men should be shamefully vanquished by one woeman;
It is reported that Alexander would not look on the wife of Darius, least he that had overcome many men should be shamefully vanquished by one woman;
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one wanton eye may let in more ruines to the soule, then two hands can thrust out:
one wanton eye may let in more ruins to the soul, then two hands can thrust out:
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gaze not on beautie, it is vanitie; listen not to the voice of fauour, it is deceitfull;
gaze not on beauty, it is vanity; listen not to the voice of favour, it is deceitful;
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let not your hearts be insnared with such knowne traps; the gaine of the flesh, is in this sense the losse of the soule: reade what is written:
let not your hearts be Ensnared with such known traps; the gain of the Flesh, is in this sense the loss of the soul: read what is written:
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The house of a whorish woeman inclines vnto death, and her pathes vnto the dead: None that go vnto her; The house of a whorish woman inclines unto death, and her paths unto the dead: None that go unto her;
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returne againe, neither take they hold of the pathes of life.
return again, neither take they hold of the paths of life.
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She hath cast downe many wounded, strong men haue beene slaine by her, her house is the way to Hell, going downe to the Chambers of death.
She hath cast down many wounded, strong men have been slain by her, her house is the Way to Hell, going down to the Chambers of death.
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When the Foxe saw many going, none returning from the Lions denne, he refused to goe for feare of like danger: When the Fox saw many going, none returning from the Lions den, he refused to go for Fear of like danger:
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Let vs hence learne to be wise, least wee complaine too late.
Let us hence Learn to be wise, lest we complain too late.
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How haue wee hated instruction, and despised reproofe? how haue we disobeyed the voice of our teachers? and refused to incline our eare to them that instructed vs?
How have we hated instruction, and despised reproof? how have we disobeyed the voice of our Teachers? and refused to incline our ear to them that instructed us?
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Secondly, wee haue in this Chapter an exact description, and Commendation of a vertuous woeman, beginning at the tenth verse:
Secondly, we have in this Chapter an exact description, and Commendation of a virtuous woman, beginning At the tenth verse:
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which I would commend to all that are, or desire to be good wiues: that you would peruse it once a weeke;
which I would commend to all that Are, or desire to be good wives: that you would peruse it once a Week;
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not omitting set Tymes, for reading other parts of holy writ: my Text is the conclusion of it, wherein you may obserue with me,
not omitting Set Times, for reading other parts of holy writ: my Text is the conclusion of it, wherein you may observe with me,
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1. The fading Condition of outward endowments comprised in, Fauour is deceitfull, and Beautie vanitie.
1. The fading Condition of outward endowments comprised in, Favour is deceitful, and Beauty vanity.
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2. The lasting worth and dignity of inward grace, contained in, But a Woman that feareth the Lord shee shall bee praised.
2. The lasting worth and dignity of inward grace, contained in, But a Woman that fears the Lord she shall be praised.
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3. The dutie of all men, towards vertuous women, Exprest in the last words, Giue her the fruite of her hands, &c. Wherein I shall briefly touch these particulars: 1. Who they are must be praised, Woemen. 2. For what? The feare of the Lord. 3. How they must be praised.
3. The duty of all men, towards virtuous women, Expressed in the last words, Give her the fruit of her hands, etc. Wherein I shall briefly touch these particulars: 1. Who they Are must be praised, Women. 2. For what? The Fear of the Lord. 3. How they must be praised.
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By the fruit of their hands, and their owne worthes. 4. By whom? By their Children, Husbands, Neighbours;
By the fruit of their hands, and their own worths. 4. By whom? By their Children, Husbands, Neighbours;
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all are enioined to giue good woemen their due praise. Of all which in their order, and first by way of Explication.
all Are enjoined to give good women their due praise. Of all which in their order, and First by Way of Explication.
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The censure of Nature and naturall endowments, Fauour is deceitfull. Fauour, may be taken 2. wayes:
The censure of Nature and natural endowments, Favour is deceitful. Favour, may be taken 2. ways:
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first, for inward affection, which is a motion of the mind, stirred vp by the apprehension of some excellencie in the partie fauoured,
First, for inward affection, which is a motion of the mind, stirred up by the apprehension of Some excellency in the party favoured,
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as when wee say this, or that great man fauours vs, smiles vpon vs, loues vs entirely:
as when we say this, or that great man favours us, smiles upon us, loves us entirely:
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then this fauour what more deceitfull? who can tell when hee hath it? or discouer a false heart vnder a flattering forehead? did not Cain commune with his brother, whom he meant to kill? was not Ioabs speech peaceable,
then this favour what more deceitful? who can tell when he hath it? or discover a false heart under a flattering forehead? did not Cain commune with his brother, whom he meant to kill? was not Ioabs speech peaceable,
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when his purpose was to smite Abner? how sweet were his words to innocent Amasa? Art thou in health my Brother? when a sword was in his hand to free him from all diseases? Absalon inuites his brother Ammon, to feast with him,
when his purpose was to smite Abner? how sweet were his words to innocent Amasa? Art thou in health my Brother? when a sword was in his hand to free him from all diseases? Absalom invites his brother Ammon, to feast with him,
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but the guest must be slaughtered by him:
but the guest must be slaughtered by him:
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Iudas cries haile Master, when he came to betray the sonne of man with a kisse:Iudas cries hail Master, when he Come to betray the son of man with a kiss:
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What apish Complements, bowing, becking, scraping, the foolish froth of feigned loue, doe we behold amongst men? while there is no correspondencie betweene the heart and the hand? what promises haue wee had? what protestations haue wee heard? which haue proued abortiues, liuing and dying in the same moment:
What apish Compliments, bowing, becking, scraping, the foolish froth of feigned love, do we behold among men? while there is no correspondency between the heart and the hand? what promises have we had? what protestations have we herd? which have proved abortives, living and dying in the same moment:
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who relyes thereon in these daies, builds on sandy ground. Beleeue them that speake out of experience;
who relies thereon in these days, builds on sandy ground. Believe them that speak out of experience;
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trust not fauour, it is deceitfull:
trust not favour, it is deceitful:
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so true is that of the Psalmist, mens words may be smoother then oyle, when there is no truth in the inward parts:
so true is that of the Psalmist, men's words may be smoother then oil, when there is no truth in the inward parts:
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Or suppose one to haue it;
Or suppose one to have it;
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who can tell how long he shall enioy it? health, and sicknesse, life and death, sun-shine and stormes, day and night change not so often, as this deceitfull fauour;
who can tell how long he shall enjoy it? health, and sickness, life and death, sunshine and storms, day and night change not so often, as this deceitful favour;
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to day wee may heare Iacobs voice, to morrow feele Esaus hands; the least error, rumor, or conceit of one, crushes this affection:
to day we may hear Iacobs voice, to morrow feel Esaus hands; the least error, rumor, or conceit of one, crushes this affection:
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rich words with an ayery issue, proclaimes the Parents folly. This fauour of wicked men and women, is nothing worth: like smoake to the eyes;
rich words with an Airy issue, proclaims the Parents folly. This favour of wicked men and women, is nothing worth: like smoke to the eyes;
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or the reede of Egypt to the hand:
or the reed of Egypt to the hand:
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what extremity of folly driues worldly Polititians then, or boone companions and good fellowes (as they are tearmed) to preferre it before the fauour of God, to seeke more greedily for it then reconciliation with God in the blood of Christ?
what extremity of folly drives worldly Politicians then, or boon Sodales and good Fellows (as they Are termed) to prefer it before the favour of God, to seek more greedily for it then reconciliation with God in the blood of christ?
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The fauour of great men may be sought, preserued, good vse made of it, yet one dram of Gods fauour in Christ is more worth then the fauour of all the Princes in the World.
The favour of great men may be sought, preserved, good use made of it, yet one dram of God's favour in christ is more worth then the favour of all the Princes in the World.
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Let mee be Gods fauorite, I care not whether the World smile or frowne; let others pursue this deceitfull fauour;
Let me be God's favourite, I care not whither the World smile or frown; let Others pursue this deceitful favour;
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but Lord, doe thou lift vp the light of thy countenance vpon vs. Secondly, fauour may be taken for outward proportion, in bodie, and face;
but Lord, do thou lift up the Light of thy countenance upon us Secondly, favour may be taken for outward proportion, in body, and face;
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ioyned with a iustly tempered complexion; when all the humours manifest an equall power, without any selfe-ruining desire of dominion:
joined with a justly tempered complexion; when all the humours manifest an equal power, without any selfe-ruining desire of dominion:
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this is the fauour here meant, and is deceitfull two wayes.
this is the favour Here meant, and is deceitful two ways.
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First actiuely, when it deceiues others, and that either in regard of iudgement, when men thinke woemen to be such as they seeme to be, perfect for parts, beautifull, healthie, sober, chaste, temperate;
First actively, when it deceives Others, and that either in regard of judgement, when men think women to be such as they seem to be, perfect for parts, beautiful, healthy, Sobrium, chaste, temperate;
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there being indeede and truth not any one, but the shadow of these qualities in them:
there being indeed and truth not any one, but the shadow of these qualities in them:
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or in regard of loue, and liking, when men suffer themselues to bee ensnared with the very outward fauour;
or in regard of love, and liking, when men suffer themselves to be Ensnared with the very outward favour;
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making Sense the guide vnto reason, and beautie the ground of their affection: so were the sonnes of God deceiued in the old world;
making Sense the guide unto reason, and beauty the ground of their affection: so were the Sons of God deceived in the old world;
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Sechem, the sonne of Hamor, Sampson with Dalilah; Dauid with Bathsheba, and many more in euery age: Shechem, the son of Hamor, Sampson with Delilah; David with Bathsheba, and many more in every age:
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few eyes that haue not thus beene foyled; looking through these deceitfull spectacles, haue beene mistaken in their obiect.
few eyes that have not thus been foiled; looking through these deceitful spectacles, have been mistaken in their Object.
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Experience hath taught vs to tell you this, fauour is deceitfull; and least it should not be enough deceitfull of it selfe:
Experience hath taught us to tell you this, favour is deceitful; and lest it should not be enough deceitful of it self:
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there are certaine appurtenances which make it more deceitfull, as painting, perewigs, false eyes, arteficiall teeth, cawles of net-worke to catch wantons;
there Are certain appurtenances which make it more deceitful, as painting, periwigs, false eyes, arteficiall teeth, cawles of network to catch wantons;
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round tyers, chaines, bracelets, mufflers, rings, earrings, with the rest of that wardrobe set open by the Prophet:
round tyers, chains, bracelets, mufflers, rings, earrings, with the rest of that wardrobe Set open by the Prophet:
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gaze not on this fauour, faire and louely it appeares; gaze not on this favour, fair and lovely it appears;
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but defiles the heart, leaues a staine vpon the Soule, and is it not deceitfull? Secondly, passiuely, deceiuing it selfe;
but defiles the heart, leaves a stain upon the Soul, and is it not deceitful? Secondly, passively, deceiving it self;
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promising constancie, when nothing is more fraile;
promising constancy, when nothing is more frail;
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see if it euer could indure the shining of the Sun, blowing of the wind, falling of the raine, the least inward griefe;
see if it ever could endure the shining of the Sun, blowing of the wind, falling of the rain, the least inward grief;
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two or three fits of an Ague, the small pocks, bearing of Children, consume and leaue it no place;
two or three fits of an Ague, the small Pocks, bearing of Children, consume and leave it no place;
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this day it lookes as if it would bee alwayes soe; to morrow, as if it had neuer beene so;
this day it looks as if it would be always so; to morrow, as if it had never been so;
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and is it not deceitfull? a meanes it is to coozen many of the foode of life.
and is it not deceitful? a means it is to cozen many of the food of life.
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They cannot goe to Church in Summer for heate, nor in winter for cold, it will spoile their complexion;
They cannot go to Church in Summer for heat, nor in winter for cold, it will spoil their complexion;
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and is it not deceitfull? what meane the multitude of vailes and maskes, the closer you keepe it, the lesser while it will last,
and is it not deceitful? what mean the multitude of vails and masks, the closer you keep it, the lesser while it will last,
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and is it not deceitfull? Beautie is vanitie: here wee haue a more liuely expression of the former:
and is it not deceitful? Beauty is vanity: Here we have a more lively expression of the former:
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I know no great difference betweene fauour and beauty: in our ordinary speech they are often put one for another:
I know no great difference between favour and beauty: in our ordinary speech they Are often put one for Another:
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except this fauour is refer'd to proportion, beautie to complexion: though in strictnesse of speech, beautie being something arising from both.
except this favour is referred to proportion, beauty to complexion: though in strictness of speech, beauty being something arising from both.
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Beautie is twofold. 1. Inward of the heart and mind mentioned. Psal. 29.2. This is true substantiall beauty; not here meant.
Beauty is twofold. 1. Inward of the heart and mind mentioned. Psalm 29.2. This is true substantial beauty; not Here meant.
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Another there is outward in the face and countenance; arising from a pure mixture, and quicke motion of the humours:
another there is outward in the face and countenance; arising from a pure mixture, and quick motion of the humours:
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as in Scripture we read often of such beautie; highly to be Commended when it meets with a gracious heart:
as in Scripture we read often of such beauty; highly to be Commended when it meets with a gracious heart:
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in Rachel, Sarah, Rebecka, Vaisthi, Ioseph, Dauid, Abigail, Absalon, Bathsheba with many others: giuen to good ones, lest it should be thought euill:
in Rachel, Sarah, Rebecca, Vaisthi, Ioseph, David, Abigail, Absalom, Bathsheba with many Others: given to good ones, lest it should be Thought evil:
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giuen to the wicked, lest it should be esteem'd more then is meete: yet in both it is truely said to be vanitie;
given to the wicked, lest it should be esteemed more then is meet: yet in both it is truly said to be vanity;
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vnprofitable and soone fading, like some pleasant flower, that stoopes to the first sharpe blast:
unprofitable and soon fading, like Some pleasant flower, that stoops to the First sharp blast:
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Beautie and vanitie may be compared to Zacheries two staues, one is no sooner broken, but the other succeedes.
Beauty and vanity may be compared to Zacheries two staves, one is no sooner broken, but the other succeeds.
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The prayse of grace and gracious Actions. But a woman that feareth the Lord. What woman soeuer, young or old, maid or wife, that feares the Lord:
The praise of grace and gracious Actions. But a woman that fears the Lord. What woman soever, young or old, maid or wife, that fears the Lord:
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not with a slauish feare, that may be in Diuels and Reprobates which is to feare with hatred;
not with a slavish Fear, that may be in Devils and Reprobates which is to Fear with hatred;
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nor with a seruile feare onely, though it bee commendable, and in some sort necessary: but with a filiall feare, ioyned, with a heartie loue of him so feared:
nor with a servile Fear only, though it be commendable, and in Some sort necessary: but with a filial Fear, joined, with a hearty love of him so feared:
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shee that is godly and religious makes conscience of her wayes, hates euery knowne sinne, delights in the societie of Gods Saints on earth;
she that is godly and religious makes conscience of her ways, hates every known sin, delights in the society of God's Saints on earth;
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vses Gods ordinances in their season, performes that office her place requires out of faith and obedience vnto God;
uses God's ordinances in their season, performs that office her place requires out of faith and Obedience unto God;
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such a one shall bee praised: Faire ones may be fauoured of some for a time;
such a one shall be praised: Fair ones may be favoured of Some for a time;
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good ones shall be fauoured of all for euer; grace brings true honour; no glory without it;
good ones shall be favoured of all for ever; grace brings true honour; no glory without it;
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her husband shall praise her, and blesse God he euer saw her: her Children shall rise vp in token of her honour, and call her blessed; because fruitfull;
her husband shall praise her, and bless God he ever saw her: her Children shall rise up in token of her honour, and call her blessed; Because fruitful;
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bearing Christ in her heart, them in her wombe. A good woeman was neuer barren; shee cannot but bee a mother of many Children, in one sense or other:
bearing christ in her heart, them in her womb. A good woman was never barren; she cannot but be a mother of many Children, in one sense or other:
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her comforts and lessons, workes of pietie and charity, her speech and behauiour:
her comforts and Lessons, works of piety and charity, her speech and behaviour:
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what are they all but so many issues of grace? Praised shall she be of God, his word and seruants, had in honour of all that are round about her (if men were silent, the stones would cry out) and her good name shall remaine for euer.
what Are they all but so many issues of grace? Praised shall she be of God, his word and Servants, had in honour of all that Are round about her (if men were silent, the stones would cry out) and her good name shall remain for ever.
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Least a good action should miscarry in the manner, the holy Ghost in the last clause of this booke and Chapter describes how she must be praised:
lest a good actium should miscarry in the manner, the holy Ghost in the last clause of this book and Chapter describes how she must be praised:
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By the fruit of her hands, by her owne workes:
By the fruit of her hands, by her own works:
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The hands of a gracious woman walke faster then her tongue, the tongue is not idle, nor ill employed;
The hands of a gracious woman walk faster then her tongue, the tongue is not idle, nor ill employed;
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exercised often in the prayses of her God: giue her the reward of her hands, not withholding the fruit of her lips.
exercised often in the praises of her God: give her the reward of her hands, not withholding the fruit of her lips.
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The fruit of the hands, growes on three branches; in feruent praying; diligent working: charitable giuing: the first lookes vnto God;
The fruit of the hands, grows on three branches; in fervent praying; diligent working: charitable giving: the First looks unto God;
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the second to her house and familie; the last to the poore and needy: her owne workes they are called, because done by her selfe;
the second to her house and family; the last to the poor and needy: her own works they Are called, Because done by her self;
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enabled with Gods grace, during life. Let others build Trophes to preserue their memory, after death:
enabled with God's grace, during life. Let Others built Trophies to preserve their memory, After death:
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a godly woman erects alasting monument with her own hands: whence we may note by the way;
a godly woman erects alasting monument with her own hands: whence we may note by the Way;
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first, that it is one propertie of the feare of God to make woemen fruitfull in euery good, both of nature and grace;
First, that it is one property of the Fear of God to make women fruitful in every good, both of nature and grace;
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the want of this makes barren in each degree. Secondly, that works of charity, truely praise-worthie, should be done during life;
the want of this makes barren in each degree. Secondly, that works of charity, truly praiseworthy, should be done during life;
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let her owne works praise her; not the works of others, though done by her appointment.
let her own works praise her; not the works of Others, though done by her appointment.
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Thirdly, to detaine the iust reward of praise from such good woemen, is iniustice: giue them the fruit of their hands:
Thirdly, to detain the just reward of praise from such good women, is injustice: give them the fruit of their hands:
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let such wiues freely inioy the benefit of their owne labour;
let such wives freely enjoy the benefit of their own labour;
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let them sit vnder the vines of their owne planting, and weare the cloath of their owne making;
let them fit under the vines of their own planting, and wear the cloth of their own making;
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Let husbands neither restraine, nor suspect such as feare God; either they doe not euill, or would not doe it;
Let Husbands neither restrain, nor suspect such as Fear God; either they do not evil, or would not do it;
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the will must be accepted for the deede: let their large prouision and ample portion, publish their iust demerit in all assemblies;
the will must be accepted for the deed: let their large provision and ample portion, publish their just demerit in all assemblies;
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it is the greatest pitie and iniustice that men should suffer vertuous woemen to want competent maintenance;
it is the greatest pity and injustice that men should suffer virtuous women to want competent maintenance;
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incouragement, by due praise, and commendation; he may be punisht with a bad wife, that deales vnkindly with a good one.
encouragement, by due praise, and commendation; he may be punished with a bad wife, that deals unkindly with a good one.
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Conclusions, or obseruations doctrinall hence naturally arising for our instruction are three. First that fauour and beauty, as formerly described, are vanitie;
Conclusions, or observations doctrinal hence naturally arising for our instruction Are three. First that favour and beauty, as formerly described, Are vanity;
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a seemely proportion with the best complection, is but a sandy foundation whereon to build our affection;
a seemly proportion with the best complexion, is but a sandy Foundation whereon to built our affection;
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whether we consider desire, or praise;
whither we Consider desire, or praise;
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Beautie alone is like a pleasant baite with a poysoned hooke, to catch and gall vs, not to feed and comfort vs;
Beauty alone is like a pleasant bait with a poisoned hook, to catch and Gall us, not to feed and Comfort us;
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neither for this can any merit praise: For first it is the worke and gift of God;
neither for this can any merit praise: For First it is the work and gift of God;
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not to vs, but to him especially appertains the praise. Secondly, it is a thing common to good and bad:
not to us, but to him especially appertains the praise. Secondly, it is a thing Common to good and bad:
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the worst women haue often the greatest share: most beautie, least grace;
the worst women have often the greatest share: most beauty, lest grace;
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they dote so much of what they haue, as that they neuer thinke of what they want;
they dote so much of what they have, as that they never think of what they want;
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as also with reasonable and vnreasonable Creatures: how farre doe some flowers exceed the fairest face.
as also with reasonable and unreasonable Creatures: how Far do Some flowers exceed the Fairest face.
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Thirdly, beautie alone is very vnseemely;
Thirdly, beauty alone is very unseemly;
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like a gold ring in a Swines snout, so (saith Salomon ) is a faire woeman without discretion.
like a gold ring in a Swine snout, so (Says Solomon) is a fair woman without discretion.
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Fourthly, it is deceitfull, both actiuely, and passiuely: besides, beautie and fauour in their best apparell; Fourthly, it is deceitful, both actively, and passively: beside, beauty and favour in their best apparel;
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are but shadowes of Good comparatiuely; as may be gathered from diuers passages of the Preacher;
Are but shadows of Good comparatively; as may be gathered from diverse passages of the Preacher;
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and therefore none should rely on them, whether owners, or beholders: First, because they are not lasting, as hath beene noted in the exposition;
and Therefore none should rely on them, whither owners, or beholders: First, Because they Are not lasting, as hath been noted in the exposition;
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that cannot make man happie, which is capable of not-being: secondly, they can giue no satisfying content, while they doe last:
that cannot make man happy, which is capable of not-being: secondly, they can give no satisfying content, while they do last:
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beautie and fauour fill not the heart, though obtained: the eye is not satisfied with seeing;
beauty and favour fill not the heart, though obtained: the eye is not satisfied with seeing;
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that which hath power to stay and satisfie the mind of man, is simply one; affect beautie, we cannot wantonly and meerely for it selfe without desire of change; now this pleases, after that: that which hath power to stay and satisfy the mind of man, is simply one; affect beauty, we cannot wantonly and merely for it self without desire of change; now this Pleases, After that:
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delight in variety is the companion of lust; neither of which can stand together with contentation.
delight in variety is the Companion of lust; neither of which can stand together with contentation.
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The vse of this may serue for instructiue information to men and woemen. First, let faire woemen learne hence to esteeme so of their beautie;
The use of this may serve for instructive information to men and women. First, let fair women Learn hence to esteem so of their beauty;
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bee not mistaken in your face; if you haue nothing better, you are but as painted Sepulchres;
be not mistaken in your face; if you have nothing better, you Are but as painted Sepulchres;
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your outward structure couers a masse of foule Corruption:
your outward structure covers a mass of foul Corruption:
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a flower may be wondrous faire to looke vpon, yet wee say it is but a flower, and accordingly to bee esteemed:
a flower may be wondrous fair to look upon, yet we say it is but a flower, and accordingly to be esteemed:
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so beautie, though iustly admired, expressing in some part the excellence of the workeman;
so beauty, though justly admired, expressing in Some part the excellence of the workman;
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yet Salomon tels vs, it is but vanitie, compared to the beauty of the inner man:
yet Solomon tells us, it is but vanity, compared to the beauty of the inner man:
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nay, what is more vgly then a faire face, with a foule, proud, lustful heart? the fairer any are, the more carefull should they be;
nay, what is more ugly then a fair face, with a foul, proud, lustful heart? the Fairer any Are, the more careful should they be;
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not to offend by it, themselues or others, and the more thankfull for it, many good things of nature require more seruice to glorifie the author thereof:
not to offend by it, themselves or Others, and the more thankful for it, many good things of nature require more service to Glorify the author thereof:
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beauty with grace, a faire face with an humble holy heart, are Iewels of inestimable worth.
beauty with grace, a fair face with an humble holy heart, Are Jewels of inestimable worth.
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Did faire woemen know how highly outward beauty is set forth by the presence of inward grace, they would striue for it,
Did fair women know how highly outward beauty is Set forth by the presence of inward grace, they would strive for it,
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and seeke each to exceed other.
and seek each to exceed other.
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Beautie without grace, is one of Sathans snares to entrap possessors and passengers both at once.
Beauty without grace, is one of Satan's snares to entrap Possessors' and passengers both At once.
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Secondly, men may hence learne wisedome in two respects. First to recall this truth into minde, when they are tempted with beautie;
Secondly, men may hence Learn Wisdom in two respects. First to Recall this truth into mind, when they Are tempted with beauty;
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shall we trust what is knowne to bee deceitfull? Secondly, that they doe not so much delight in,
shall we trust what is known to be deceitful? Secondly, that they do not so much delight in,
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and admire it, as to make it the chiefest motiue, or ground worke of their loue and liking, hee is accounted in the iudgement of wisedome a foolish man that builds on a sandie foundation; especially considering the following danger.
and admire it, as to make it the chiefest motive, or ground work of their love and liking, he is accounted in the judgement of Wisdom a foolish man that builds on a sandy Foundation; especially considering the following danger.
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For first, Stories tell vs that many great ones haue falne hereby:
For First, Stories tell us that many great ones have fallen hereby:
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other mens harmes should make vs the more wary, principall pillars in Israell, Dauid and Salomon, father and sonne were foulely shaken; other men's harms should make us the more wary, principal pillars in Israel, David and Solomon, father and son were foully shaken;
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what may weake ones feare? Secondly, besides the discord hath beene raysed betweene Brethren; warre proclaimed, blood shed, onely about this deceitfull beautie:
what may weak ones Fear? Secondly, beside the discord hath been raised between Brothers; war proclaimed, blood shed, only about this deceitful beauty:
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the practice of Paris may at any time bring Grecians to the walles of Troy. Thirdly,
the practice of paris may At any time bring Greeks to the walls of Troy. Thirdly,
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and after all, suppose it peaceably obtained, when outward fauour decaies, that loue grounded first thereon will decay also, if no further hurt ensue.
and After all, suppose it peaceably obtained, when outward favour decays, that love grounded First thereon will decay also, if no further hurt ensue.
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It is reported of Helen, or some other of her complexion, that on a time,
It is reported of Helen, or Some other of her complexion, that on a time,
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after sicknesse, viewing her selfe in a glasse, and seeing her beautie decayed, suddainly fell into a relapse,
After sickness, viewing her self in a glass, and seeing her beauty decayed, suddenly fell into a relapse,
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and through the malignitie of a strong conceit dyed. Secondly, this censures and condemnes the practice of many amongst vs, both men and woemen;
and through the malignity of a strong conceit died. Secondly, this censures and condemns the practice of many among us, both men and women;
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woemen, who hauing and seeking nothing else but fauour and beautie, bestow all, or most part of their time about it, curling and cutting the haire, painting, pinning, lacing, dressing, adorning, &c. it argues great lightnesse,
women, who having and seeking nothing Else but favour and beauty, bestow all, or most part of their time about it, curling and cutting the hair, painting, pinning, lacing, dressing, adorning, etc. it argues great lightness,
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and want of the loue of grace, to toyle so about a knowne vanitie:
and want of the love of grace, to toil so about a known vanity:
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how light then many of our English Dames are, their practice shewes, looking more on the Glasse then on the Bible:
how Light then many of our English Dams Are, their practice shows, looking more on the Glass then on the bible:
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being more carefull of their faces, then their hearts:
being more careful of their faces, then their hearts:
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pitty it is faire Creatures should so befoole themselues, onely with a meere out-side of good.
pity it is fair Creatures should so befool themselves, only with a mere outside of good.
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Men that are carried away most with beauty, let them learne to see, and acknowledge their youthfull error,
Men that Are carried away most with beauty, let them Learn to see, and acknowledge their youthful error,
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as they desire to be saued: are not you one cause of their misery? offences may come;
as they desire to be saved: Are not you one cause of their misery? offences may come;
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but woe to them by whom they come. I see not how it can be auoyded:
but woe to them by whom they come. I see not how it can be avoided:
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for, did not woemen by experience see, men preferring outward endowments to inward graces, we should quickly finde a generall change;
for, did not women by experience see, men preferring outward endowments to inward graces, we should quickly find a general change;
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woemen would striue to be good, did they see men affect goodnesse:
women would strive to be good, did they see men affect Goodness:
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it is ordinary policie to vse that baite which the fish most delight to play with:
it is ordinary policy to use that bait which the Fish most delight to play with:
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in this worst age of ours, what is most looked after in woemen but beautie, riches,
in this worst age of ours, what is most looked After in women but beauty, riches,
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or both? are they rich, beautifull, of rich parentage;
or both? Are they rich, beautiful, of rich parentage;
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is there any hope of preferment by them in the world? (Religion the chiefest linke between man and wife) grace and a vertuous education is little respected:
is there any hope of preferment by them in the world? (Religion the chiefest link between man and wife) grace and a virtuous education is little respected:
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this makes woemen admire the one, as their chiefest good, neglect the other, as little worth:
this makes women admire the one, as their chiefest good, neglect the other, as little worth:
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Let such men know, a day will come, when they shall confesse, and bewayle this pleasing and selfe-deceiuing error;
Let such men know, a day will come, when they shall confess, and bewail this pleasing and Self-deceiving error;
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if they bee not arraigned as guiltie in part of Female folly.
if they be not arraigned as guilty in part of Female folly.
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Thirdly, here is comfort for such as settle their affection on better ground, vpon the image of Christ,
Thirdly, Here is Comfort for such as settle their affection on better ground, upon the image of christ,
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and the graces of the spirit, shining in the partie affected: this Foundation is rockie, durable:
and the graces of the Spirit, shining in the party affected: this Foundation is rocky, durable:
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the proportion will neuer change, nor the beautie decay, the gates of hell shall neuer preuaile against it;
the proportion will never change, nor the beauty decay, the gates of hell shall never prevail against it;
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by vse it increases, and out-liues the nipping blasts of all-consuming time: fauour is deceitfull, and beautie is vanitie:
by use it increases, and outlives the nipping blasts of all-consuming time: favour is deceitful, and beauty is vanity:
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why should any bee proud that haue it, or grieue that want it? a wrinckled forehead, swarthy complexion, a person in bodie or in face any wayes deformed;
why should any be proud that have it, or grieve that want it? a wrinkled forehead, swarthy complexion, a person in body or in face any ways deformed;
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with a vertuous, religious mind, appeares more beautifull to the eye of iudgement, then the fairest Creature in the world:
with a virtuous, religious mind, appears more beautiful to the eye of judgement, then the Fairest Creature in the world:
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Not so, since Eue assented to the craftie Serpent, none of her posterity appeare beautifull; but such as are dipt in the blood of Christ, and cloathed with his righteousnesse:
Not so, since Eue assented to the crafty Serpent, none of her posterity appear beautiful; but such as Are dipped in the blood of christ, and clothed with his righteousness:
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For the censure of some scornefully foolish in bewraying their owne ignorance; passe it ouer, it cannot harme you;
For the censure of Some scornfully foolish in bewraying their own ignorance; pass it over, it cannot harm you;
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a good soule shall not be denyed entrance into heauen for want of beautie.
a good soul shall not be denied Entrance into heaven for want of beauty.
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Let me therefore exhort you (my dearely beloued in the Lord, men and woemen) affect not fauour, it is deceitfull;
Let me Therefore exhort you (my dearly Beloved in the Lord, men and women) affect not favour, it is deceitful;
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dote not on beautie, it is vanitie. To Professors of Christs Gospell I speake;
dote not on beauty, it is vanity. To Professors of Christ Gospel I speak;
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fashion not your selues to this world, mispend not precious time in pampring foode for wormes;
fashion not your selves to this world, misspend not precious time in pampering food for worms;
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the greatest gallant, and fairest face, shall stoope ere long to lodge in clay:
the greatest gallant, and Fairest face, shall stoop ere long to lodge in clay:
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beleeue it now, or else you will one day find it so, when it is too late:
believe it now, or Else you will one day find it so, when it is too late:
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build not your affection on such a sandie foundation, the sturdie windes will ruinate whatsoeuer you erect thereon:
built not your affection on such a sandy Foundation, the sturdy winds will ruinate whatsoever you erect thereon:
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Salomon spake out of experience deare bought;Solomon spoke out of experience deer bought;
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you haue wisedome offered you at a cheape rate, and it may be as good as that which is further fetcht; contemne, nor flight it not;
you have Wisdom offered you At a cheap rate, and it may be as good as that which is further fetched; contemn, nor flight it not;
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Consider what is truth, and the Lord blesse it vnto you. Secondly, in that the feare of the Lord is here opposed to fauour and beautie, and by opposition preferd;
Consider what is truth, and the Lord bless it unto you. Secondly, in that the Fear of the Lord is Here opposed to favour and beauty, and by opposition preferred;
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we learne, that the feare of the Lord with good workes, are woemens chiefest Iewels, things of greatest worth.
we Learn, that the Fear of the Lord with good works, Are women's chiefest Jewels, things of greatest worth.
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I ioyne these two, because they cannot well be seperated; no filiall feare of God without good workes;
I join these two, Because they cannot well be separated; no filial Fear of God without good works;
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no good workes without the feare of the Lord: these are wo•mens chiefest Iewels, and of greatest worth;
no good works without the Fear of the Lord: these Are wo•mens chiefest Jewels, and of greatest worth;
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in regard they last longest, and become them best, yeelding certaine comfort, with a free reward:
in regard they last longest, and become them best, yielding certain Comfort, with a free reward:
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that soule which once feeles the benefit, will not part with it for all the world.
that soul which once feels the benefit, will not part with it for all the world.
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The Scripture is euery where full to this purpose; the feare of the Lord is excellent, and endures for euer;
The Scripture is every where full to this purpose; the Fear of the Lord is excellent, and endures for ever;
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the feare of the Lord is a treasure;
the Fear of the Lord is a treasure;
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a gracious woman retaines true honour, better is a little with the feare of the Lord, then great treasure: a gracious woman retains true honour, better is a little with the Fear of the Lord, then great treasure:
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better is a little beautie with the feare of the Lord, nay fairer is the foulest face, with inward grace,
better is a little beauty with the Fear of the Lord, nay Fairer is the Foulest face, with inward grace,
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then Helens beautie, with a proud, wanton luxurious mind: who can find a vertuous woeman? her price is farre aboue rubies:
then Helens beauty, with a proud, wanton luxurious mind: who can find a virtuous woman? her price is Far above rubies:
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therefore it is the Apostles aduice, that woemen should array themselues in comely apparell, with shamefastnesse,
Therefore it is the Apostles Advice, that women should array themselves in comely apparel, with shamefastness,
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and modesty, not with broydered haire, gold, pearles, or costly apparell: (no better ornament for a woeman,
and modesty, not with broidered hair, gold, Pearls, or costly apparel: (no better ornament for a woman,
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then an humble mind) no richer pearle then a pure heart) but as becommeth woemen that professe the feare of God, with good workes;
then an humble mind) no Richer pearl then a pure heart) but as becomes women that profess the Fear of God, with good works;
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seconded by his partner in labour, whose adorning (speaking of good woemen) let it not be that outward, of plaiting the hayre, wearing of gold, or putting on of apparell:
seconded by his partner in labour, whose adorning (speaking of good women) let it not be that outward, of plaiting the hair, wearing of gold, or putting on of apparel:
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but let it be the hiden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible,
but let it be the hiden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible,
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euen the ornament of a meeke and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price.
even the ornament of a meek and quiet Spirit, which is in the sighed of God of great price.
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Let common woemen gull themselues and others, with paynted shewes, euery vertuous matron knowes good workes to be a better ornament then cut or plaited haire, pearles, gold, or costly array:
Let Common women gull themselves and Others, with painted shows, every virtuous matron knows good works to be a better ornament then Cut or plaited hair, Pearls, gold, or costly array:
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many simple ones, either know not, or beleeue not this, obserue them strutting with their spangled foreheads,
many simple ones, either know not, or believe not this, observe them strutting with their spangled foreheads,
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as peacocks vse to doe with their tailes, haue nothing to glory in but what is borrowed from the Creature, wanting the chiefest Iewell, all the rest are as filthy rags.
as Peacocks use to do with their tails, have nothing to glory in but what is borrowed from the Creature, wanting the chiefest Jewel, all the rest Are as filthy rags.
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This truth will further appeare vnto vs, if we consider first that which the Scripture speakes of, the feare of the Lord in those seuerall places cited, wherby we may easily discerne the excellencie of it.
This truth will further appear unto us, if we Consider First that which the Scripture speaks of, the Fear of the Lord in those several places cited, whereby we may Easily discern the excellency of it.
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Secondly, that sweet contentation of mind, with our portion allotted, as with what wee are and haue;
Secondly, that sweet contentation of mind, with our portion allotted, as with what we Are and have;
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beautifull, or deformed, riches or pouertie; which followes as an effect of this feare; it hath the promise of this life and that to come:
beautiful, or deformed, riches or poverty; which follows as an Effect of this Fear; it hath the promise of this life and that to come:
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Godlines with contentment is great gaine: heereby was S. Paul taught, in what estate soeuer he was to be contented therewith: and good reason;
Godliness with contentment is great gain: hereby was S. Paul taught, in what estate soever he was to be contented therewith: and good reason;
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for as the Prophet tels vs, there is no want to them that feare him; they want not beautie, riches, pleasure, nor content;
for as the Prophet tells us, there is no want to them that Fear him; they want not beauty, riches, pleasure, nor content;
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Christ is all in all vnto them.
christ is all in all unto them.
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Thirdly, The continuance of this Iewell, it endures for euer, hauing the promise of both Kingdomes, this of grace the other of glory:
Thirdly, The Continuance of this Jewel, it endures for ever, having the promise of both Kingdoms, this of grace the other of glory:
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when fauour deceiues, and beauty failes, the feare of the Lord endures without change;
when favour deceives, and beauty fails, the Fear of the Lord endures without change;
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when all other pleasures leaue a dampe behind, the feare of the Lord onely makes rich,
when all other pleasures leave a damp behind, the Fear of the Lord only makes rich,
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and hee addes no sorrow with it.
and he adds no sorrow with it.
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Fourthly, the desire of the best woemen in euery age, seeking to attaine it, rather then beautie, riches, foode, or rayment;
Fourthly, the desire of the best women in every age, seeking to attain it, rather then beauty, riches, food, or raiment;
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whose actions, are for your imitation; let others pin, plait, and paint, spend you these precious howers in prayer:
whose actions, Are for your imitation; let Others pin, plait, and paint, spend you these precious hours in prayer:
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Let Martha bee troubled with many things, take you Maries choice, it will bring Marthaes gaine without her trouble.
Let Martha be troubled with many things, take you Mary's choice, it will bring Martha's gain without her trouble.
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Like as Salomon asking wisedome, obtained also honour, riches, long life;
Like as Solomon asking Wisdom, obtained also honour, riches, long life;
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so fals it out with those that feare the Lord, it brings with it all other necessaries:
so falls it out with those that Fear the Lord, it brings with it all other necessaries:
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fauour and beautie may bee without the feare of God: the feare of God not without them:
favour and beauty may be without the Fear of God: the Fear of God not without them:
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and as it was a chiefe part of wisedome in Salomon to desire wisedome:
and as it was a chief part of Wisdom in Solomon to desire Wisdom:
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so is it a speciall part of holy policie in woemen to chuse the feare of the Lord, as their chiefest ornament: God will adde the rest:
so is it a special part of holy policy in women to choose the Fear of the Lord, as their chiefest ornament: God will add the rest:
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no man euer serued the Lord in vaine.
no man ever served the Lord in vain.
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In the application of this doctrine wee find matter first to informe woemen, what they should most earnestly seeke after:
In the application of this Doctrine we find matter First to inform women, what they should most earnestly seek After:
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if they would be good wiues, and bring a lasting portion with them to their husbands, The feare of the Lord.
if they would be good wives, and bring a lasting portion with them to their Husbands, The Fear of the Lord.
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It is the Command of our Sauiour, strengthened by a promise: seeke first the Kingdome of Heauen, and all other things shall be added vnto you: It is the Command of our Saviour, strengthened by a promise: seek First the Kingdom of Heaven, and all other things shall be added unto you:
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this makes woemen most louely and onely praise-worthy: their presence highly esteemed during life: and their memory honoured after death:
this makes women most lovely and only praiseworthy: their presence highly esteemed during life: and their memory honoured After death:
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this makes woemen shine in the darkest age; fruitfull in euery good worke, conscionable in their wayes both toward God and man:
this makes women shine in the Darkest age; fruitful in every good work, conscionable in their ways both towards God and man:
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obserue, and you shall find how pious such are vnto God, dutifull to their husbands, carefull of their houshold, teaching Children, guiding seruants, giuing good example to both patternes of humility in speech, going, attire.
observe, and you shall find how pious such Are unto God, dutiful to their Husbands, careful of their household, teaching Children, guiding Servants, giving good Exampl to both patterns of humility in speech, going, attire.
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They are helpefull, hopefull, euery way beautifull; I want Epithetes to expresse their excellency;
They Are helpful, hopeful, every Way beautiful; I want Epithets to express their excellency;
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a woman with this Iewell, is one of the greatest outward blessings to man on earth;
a woman with this Jewel, is one of the greatest outward blessings to man on earth;
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prouided it hang not in the tounge, nor at the eare onely, but in the heart.
provided it hang not in the tongue, nor At the ear only, but in the heart.
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The Question onely here will be; how this Iewell may be knowne? Answere. By these, or some of these three things.
The Question only Here will be; how this Jewel may be known? Answer. By these, or Some of these three things.
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First, by antecedents, or things going before: First, knowledge of God, his will, presence, iustice, mercie;
First, by antecedents, or things going before: First, knowledge of God, his will, presence, Justice, mercy;
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of our selues, what we haue, wee should not haue, what we want, that we should haue.
of our selves, what we have, we should not have, what we want, that we should have.
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Secondly, sorrow of heart, for what we perceiue amisse. Thirdly, desire of amendment, which we must feele before we can attaine it.
Secondly, sorrow of heart, for what we perceive amiss. Thirdly, desire of amendment, which we must feel before we can attain it.
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Fourthly, enquirie after, and diligently vse the meanes, hearing, and reading of the word of God, with prayer and meditation. Secondly by some properties;
Fourthly, enquiry After, and diligently use the means, hearing, and reading of the word of God, with prayer and meditation. Secondly by Some properties;
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which are, first to inlighten the vnderstanding in some measure according to the capabilitie of the subiect.
which Are, First to inlighten the understanding in Some measure according to the capability of the Subject.
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Secondly, to purifie the heart, not from the being, but from the raigne of sinne. Thirdly, to heate, and enkindle zeale in the affection, for Gods glory.
Secondly, to purify the heart, not from the being, but from the Reign of sin. Thirdly, to heat, and enkindle zeal in the affection, for God's glory.
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Fourthly, to direct in the right way to heauen; like as the Load-stone turnes the singer towards the North;
Fourthly, to Direct in the right Way to heaven; like as the Loadstone turns the singer towards the North;
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soe this feare of God makes women still looke vnto Christ, that they may safely saile, betweene the dangerous rockes, of doubtfull, and vnlawfull things.
so this Fear of God makes women still look unto christ, that they may safely sail, between the dangerous Rocks, of doubtful, and unlawful things.
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Thirdly, by some Consequents as first to hate euery sinne, and foule fashion of the world, so soone as knowne.
Thirdly, by Some Consequents as First to hate every sin, and foul fashion of the world, so soon as known.
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Secondly, to delight in the practice of sincere obedience: without partialitie, hypocrisie, formalitie, or temporizing neuteralitie:
Secondly, to delight in the practice of sincere Obedience: without partiality, hypocrisy, formality, or temporizing neuteralitie:
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to be more in deedes then words; to doe more at home, then abroade.
to be more in Deeds then words; to do more At home, then abroad.
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Thirdly, to make conscience of both these, to eschew euill, and doe good in obedience vnto God.
Thirdly, to make conscience of both these, to eschew evil, and do good in Obedience unto God.
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2. Question. But how may this Iewell bee attained? Answere. First, by meditation vpon the former particulars: secondly, by practice;
2. Question. But how may this Jewel be attained? Answer. First, by meditation upon the former particulars: secondly, by practice;
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and that is first remotion of all lets and hinderances, with the wise Merchant, we must part with all wee haue to buy this pearle.
and that is First remotion of all lets and hindrances, with the wise Merchant, we must part with all we have to buy this pearl.
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Secondly resolution, to doe what euer the Lord commands vs in his word, both for time and manner, without distinction, pretence, or exception.
Secondly resolution, to do what ever the Lord commands us in his word, both for time and manner, without distinction, pretence, or exception.
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Secondly, to teach men what they should most affect and praise in woemen; not riches or beautie, though both the gifts of God:
Secondly, to teach men what they should most affect and praise in women; not riches or beauty, though both the Gifts of God:
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Did you know the worth of a vertuous wife, her fidelity, sedulitie, sobrietie, humilitie, patience, sweet carriage and behauiour, you would seeke her more greedily then any hungry Spaniard doth the Indian gold,
Did you know the worth of a virtuous wife, her Fidis, sedulity, sobriety, humility, patience, sweet carriage and behaviour, you would seek her more greedily then any hungry Spaniard does the Indian gold,
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or any amorous wanton, his deceitfull minion:
or any Amoros wanton, his deceitful minion:
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know this further, woemen would not offend so much about their faces, did not men offend first in excessiue praises of their fading beauty.
know this further, women would not offend so much about their faces, did not men offend First in excessive praises of their fading beauty.
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Thirdly, to stirre vp the parents care, by their godly endeauour, to leaue this portion to euery one of their Daughters:
Thirdly, to stir up the Parents care, by their godly endeavour, to leave this portion to every one of their Daughters:
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you would haue your children doe things praise-worthy, then giue them good example, teach them the feare of the Lord; and they shall bee praised: God hath spoken:
you would have your children do things praiseworthy, then give them good Exampl, teach them the Fear of the Lord; and they shall be praised: God hath spoken:
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the present sight of a vertuous face is more delightfull, then gold or laud; the one as vncertaine respects the body only:
the present sighed of a virtuous face is more delightful, then gold or laud; the one as uncertain respects the body only:
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the other as a lasting Iewell; regardes both body, and soule.
the other as a lasting Jewel; regards both body, and soul.
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But alas, the greatest care in many parents is, to sowe in their Children the seedes of pride,
But alas, the greatest care in many Parents is, to sow in their Children the seeds of pride,
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and idlenes, by keeping them in the fashion for their haire, face, attire, gesture, complement, &c. neglecting the old fashion, after which God made them;
and idleness, by keeping them in the fashion for their hair, face, attire, gesture, compliment, etc. neglecting the old fashion, After which God made them;
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to set them vp on high, the churlish thistles daughter, must marry with the Cedars sonne, only for his height;
to Set them up on high, the churlish thistles daughter, must marry with the Cedars son, only for his height;
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plodding to leaue them rich, though gracelesse:
plodding to leave them rich, though graceless:
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a greater fault there is in some other parents, whose indeauour is to dishearten and hinder their forward children in good courses;
a greater fault there is in Some other Parents, whose endeavour is to dishearten and hinder their forward children in good courses;
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like the Scribes and Pharisees, will neither enter heauen, nor suffer those that would.
like the Scribes and Pharisees, will neither enter heaven, nor suffer those that would.
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I aduise children to honour their parents, because of our precept, but God more, because of many, parents are deare, Christ dearer;
I advise children to honour their Parents, Because of our precept, but God more, Because of many, Parents Are deer, christ Dearer;
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their loue precious, his inestimable, the parents care may adorne the body, this feare of the Lord is the soules ornament.
their love precious, his inestimable, the Parents care may adorn the body, this Fear of the Lord is the Souls ornament.
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Secondly, this serues to vnuaile the deformed pouertie of such women as want this Iewell; though faire, yet faithlesse;
Secondly, this serves to vnuaile the deformed poverty of such women as want this Jewel; though fair, yet faithless;
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and may be compared to an Irish bogge or quagmire, which appeares greene and solid, till it be tried;
and may be compared to an Irish bog or quagmire, which appears green and solid, till it be tried;
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then opens her mouth to deuoure the passenger: such are faire rich women without grace; to looke vnto they are like a bed of downe;
then Opens her Mouth to devour the Passenger: such Are fair rich women without grace; to look unto they Are like a Bed of down;
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to touch, like a bundle of the sharpest thornes: whosoeuer deales with them, had better grapple with a nest of snakes:
to touch, like a bundle of the Sharpest thorns: whosoever deals with them, had better grapple with a nest of snakes:
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their ornaments are all outward, and such as are indeede, the disgrace of Christianitie, borrowing, poudering, frizeling, and cutting of their haire;
their Ornament Are all outward, and such as Are indeed, the disgrace of Christianity, borrowing, poudering, frizeling, and cutting of their hair;
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naked breasts, ear-rings, nose-iewels, with strange fantasticke fashions: yet what a gay show doe such make;
naked breasts, earrings, nose-jewels, with strange fantastic fashions: yet what a gay show do such make;
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esteeming themselues no meane persons, (no more they are not;
esteeming themselves no mean Persons, (no more they Are not;
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for they are alwaies in extreames) how haughtie are they, walking with stretched-forth neckes, wanton eyes, tripping nicely,
for they Are always in extremes) how haughty Are they, walking with stretched-forth necks, wanton eyes, tripping nicely,
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as they goe? how are they admired by simple ones, that know them not? when as there is nothing in them praise-worthy;
as they go? how Are they admired by simple ones, that know them not? when as there is nothing in them praiseworthy;
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it must needs bee folly, fl•ttery, or both to commend them:
it must needs be folly, fl•ttery, or both to commend them:
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if wee giue them the fruit of their hands, and let their owne workes speake for them, what a haruest must they reape? will they not blush to heare and see pride, idlenesse, lust, drunkennesse, laid before them as their owne? Oh, consider this, yee back-sliding proud wanton, wine-bibbing, loudspeaking daughters;
if we give them the fruit of their hands, and let their own works speak for them, what a harvest must they reap? will they not blush to hear and see pride, idleness, lust, Drunkenness, laid before them as their own? O, Consider this, ye backsliding proud wanton, wine-bibbing, loudspeaking daughters;
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the fruit of your hand shall be giuen you, when nothing can be spoken of you but will dispraise you here, and after death;
the fruit of your hand shall be given you, when nothing can be spoken of you but will dispraise you Here, and After death;
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your name and memory shall rott away: it is not a bare out-side will praise you, nor painting that can preserue you;
your name and memory shall rot away: it is not a bore outside will praise you, nor painting that can preserve you;
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your muffes, ruffes, laces, lawnes, perfumes, rings, bracelets, with the rest of that deceitfull burthen, (a compleatly fashionable woman in our age, beares a little packe about her) laid aside, what is left,
your muffs, ruffs, laces, lawns, perfumes, rings, bracelets, with the rest of that deceitful burden, (a completely fashionable woman in our age, bears a little pack about her) laid aside, what is left,
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but a barren carcasse, that neuer did, nor is like to receiue any good without speedy repentance and reformation.
but a barren carcase, that never did, nor is like to receive any good without speedy Repentance and Reformation.
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Let no vertuous Matrons, be discouraged hereby, nothing is spoken against; yea, I haue comfort for them in store: Feare not yee;
Let no virtuous Matrons, be discouraged hereby, nothing is spoken against; yea, I have Comfort for them in store: fear not ye;
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I know you feare and seeke the Lord Iesus: and what can daunt you? should pouertie? Christ is your riches:
I know you Fear and seek the Lord Iesus: and what can daunt you? should poverty? christ is your riches:
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sicknesse? Christ is your health;
sickness? christ is your health;
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contempt in this world? honoured you are, and shall be in heauen, want of a good complexion? alas, it is nothing;
contempt in this world? honoured you Are, and shall be in heaven, want of a good complexion? alas, it is nothing;
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and it may be, it is in mercy those that haue it, sinne more about it,
and it may be, it is in mercy those that have it, sin more about it,
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and encrease sinners amongst men, or of due proportion, amongst the partes of the body? mee thinkes a little grace doth abundantly supply all defects in nature:
and increase Sinners among men, or of due proportion, among the parts of the body? me thinks a little grace does abundantly supply all defects in nature:
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a woeman that feares God, appeares alwaies most amiable and louely; though in bodie neuer so deformed:
a woman that fears God, appears always most amiable and lovely; though in body never so deformed:
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let this Iewell of the soule comfort you against all other crosses, though you had nothing else in this world, glorie in this, that you know and feare the Lord.
let this Jewel of the soul Comfort you against all other Crosses, though you had nothing Else in this world, glory in this, that you know and Fear the Lord.
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I may stay no longer here:
I may stay no longer Here:
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let me exhort you that haue heard, or by any other meanes, shall heare what I haue deliuered this day, to affect true prayse:
let me exhort you that have herd, or by any other means, shall hear what I have Delivered this day, to affect true praise:
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bee wiues indeed, and truth, like helpfull parts in a liuing body, not in name and shew onely like artificiall eyes, which supplying the roome, performe no part of the office of an eye: wiues neglecting their dutie;
be wives indeed, and truth, like helpful parts in a living body, not in name and show only like artificial eyes, which supplying the room, perform no part of the office of an eye: wives neglecting their duty;
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when they should be helpfull, become hurtfull;
when they should be helpful, become hurtful;
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are but the shadowes of wiues, and were they shadowes onely, it were well with those that haue them,
Are but the shadows of wives, and were they shadows only, it were well with those that have them,
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if you would haue the reward, doe the worke of good wiues: seeke the chiefest Iewell, weare the best ornament;
if you would have the reward, do the work of good wives: seek the chiefest Jewel, wear the best ornament;
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then know, though fauour be deceitfull, and beautie vanitie; yet a woeman that feares the Lord shall be praised.
then know, though favour be deceitful, and beauty vanity; yet a woman that fears the Lord shall be praised.
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We all stand bound to acknowledge this grace in those woemen, on whom God hath bestowed it; husbands, children, neighbours;
We all stand bound to acknowledge this grace in those women, on whom God hath bestowed it; Husbands, children, neighbours;
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yea, the whole Church must giue them the fruit of their hands: whence arises for our instruction this third and last conclusion.
yea, the Whole Church must give them the fruit of their hands: whence arises for our instruction this third and last conclusion.
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That it is a necessary, no arbitrary action, to giue vertuous women their due commendation: beautie is vanitie, and fauour deceitfull; not worthy naming;
That it is a necessary, no arbitrary actium, to give virtuous women their due commendation: beauty is vanity, and favour deceitful; not worthy naming;
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but a woman that feares the Lord, shee shall bee praised; that is, acknowledged for such, and commended:
but a woman that fears the Lord, she shall be praised; that is, acknowledged for such, and commended:
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besides this precept we find the spirit of God hath practised it else-where:
beside this precept we find the Spirit of God hath practised it elsewhere:
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it is storied of Ruth, that all the people of the Citie did know her for a vertuous woeman, that is, acknowledge commend, and praise her:
it is storied of Ruth, that all the people of the city did know her for a virtuous woman, that is, acknowledge commend, and praise her:
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of Abigail, that she was a woman of a good vnderstanding: in the booke of Kings, we find the good Shunamite commended:
of Abigail, that she was a woman of a good understanding: in the book of Kings, we find the good Shunamite commended:
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and our blessed Sauiour himselfe, enioynes it to bee done of one woman, for a good worke performed by her:
and our blessed Saviour himself, enjoins it to be done of one woman, for a good work performed by her:
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wheresoeuer this Gospell shall be preached in the whole world, there also shall this that this woman hath done, be told, for a memoriall of her.
wheresoever this Gospel shall be preached in the Whole world, there also shall this that this woman hath done, be told, for a memorial of her.
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So of Tabitha the spirit records, that she was full of good workes, and almes-deeds which she did.
So of Tabitha the Spirit records, that she was full of good works, and almsdeeds which she did.
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Neither is it without Gods guiding prouidence, but by speciall direction, that humane histories, haue beene such faithfull records, of the acts of vertuous woemen (I confesse some haue impiously dipt their pens ouer-deepe in the waters of Marah, going to describe the female sexe,
Neither is it without God's guiding providence, but by special direction, that humane histories, have been such faithful records, of the acts of virtuous women (I confess Some have impiously dipped their pens over-deep in the waters of Marah, going to describe the female sex,
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so painfully publishing their owne disgrace,) Suetonius makes mention of Claudia, who seeing her father, riding through the streets of Rome, to be pluckt from his triumphant Chariot by the Tribunes, with a masculine boldnesse freed him from their hands, placed him againe in his seate,
so painfully publishing their own disgrace,) Suetonius makes mention of Claudia, who seeing her father, riding through the streets of Room, to be plucked from his triumphant Chariot by the Tribunes, with a masculine boldness freed him from their hands, placed him again in his seat,
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and neuer left till shee saw him, receiued withall magnificent pompe into the Capitoll.
and never left till she saw him, received withal magnificent pomp into the Capitol.
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Solinus mentions another Romane Lady who when her mother was committed to straight prison by the Triumuiri, there to be starued to death, shee nourisht her with the milke of her owne brest:Solinus mentions Another Roman Lady who when her mother was committed to straight prison by the Triumuiri, there to be starved to death, she nourished her with the milk of her own breast:
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Plinie tels vs of another who did the like vnto her owne condemned Father.Pliny tells us of Another who did the like unto her own condemned Father.
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Wee read of Alceste, that died to saue the life of her husband Admetus; drawing from her owne chaste breast, such,
we read of Alcestis, that died to save the life of her husband Admetus; drawing from her own chaste breast, such,
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and so many solid drops of blood, as erected for her selfe a liuing monument of honour to outlast time;
and so many solid drops of blood, as erected for her self a living monument of honour to outlast time;
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the like instance I find in Iulia, the wife of Pompey, mentioned by Plutarch: in Portia the wife of Brutus, commended to vs by Valerius Maximinus: and in Pompeia Paulina, the wife of Seneca: with many others, whose names deserue to bee engrauen in pillars of Marble,
the like instance I find in Iulia, the wife of Pompey, mentioned by Plutarch: in Portia the wife of Brutus, commended to us by Valerius Maximinus: and in Pompeia Paulina, the wife of Senecca: with many Others, whose names deserve to be engraved in pillars of Marble,
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and all to teach vs the necessity of this duty. Which will further appeare if wee consider these enforcements.
and all to teach us the necessity of this duty. Which will further appear if we Consider these enforcements.
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First, there are many that haue had and doe deserue this praise, you haue read or heard (I presume) of Rachel, and the pillar Iacob erected in memory of her, of Deborah. Hannah, Ester, Iudeth, Marie, Martha, Lydia, Sarah, &c. whose names,
First, there Are many that have had and do deserve this praise, you have read or herd (I presume) of Rachel, and the pillar Iacob erected in memory of her, of Deborah. Hannah, Ester, Judeth, Marry, Martha, Lydia, Sarah, etc. whose names,
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and condions, are registred by a neuer-erring Historian; to tell vs, God is as wel pleased with the gracious actions of good woemen,
and condions, Are registered by a never-erring Historian; to tell us, God is as well pleased with the gracious actions of good women,
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as with the best of any of the sonnes of men; and that we, as he, ought to giue them their due commendation:
as with the best of any of the Sons of men; and that we, as he, ought to give them their due commendation:
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who can passe ouer in silence the renowned names of our two famous English Elizabeths, without admiring the one for valiant doing, the other for patient suffering, many calamities (the Lord in mercy, put an end vnto them in his time) and praysing both for their vertues;
who can pass over in silence the renowned names of our two famous English Elizabeths, without admiring the one for valiant doing, the other for patient suffering, many calamities (the Lord in mercy, put an end unto them in his time) and praising both for their Virtues;
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many others I could name where I liue, and haue liued, who deserue it, but desire it not;
many Others I could name where I live, and have lived, who deserve it, but desire it not;
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let their owne workes praise them in the gates.
let their own works praise them in the gates.
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Secondly, this makes much for Gods glory, whose power is most seene in weakenesse, what is praise worthy, is the speciall worke of God: their weakenesse magnifies his power;
Secondly, this makes much for God's glory, whose power is most seen in weakness, what is praise worthy, is the special work of God: their weakness Magnifies his power;
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when they are praised for good workes, hee is glorified. Thirdly, it is a meanes to augment that which is commended in them:
when they Are praised for good works, he is glorified. Thirdly, it is a means to augment that which is commended in them:
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vertue increases by praise, if it be in an humble minde; or else indeed it is not vertue.
virtue increases by praise, if it be in an humble mind; or Else indeed it is not virtue.
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Fourthly, it is a necessary part of distributiue Iustice, to giue to euery one their owne, praise to whom praise belongs.
Fourthly, it is a necessary part of distributive justice, to give to every one their own, praise to whom praise belongs.
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Fiftly, it is beneficiall to all others, as to excite and stirre them vp earnestly, to seeke after that Iewell,
Fifty, it is beneficial to all Others, as to excite and stir them up earnestly, to seek After that Jewel,
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yea, to sell all they haue, to buy it, which is so highly and generally commended:
yea, to fell all they have, to buy it, which is so highly and generally commended:
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so also it will serue as a patterne to shew them how they must liue, if they would be praysed;
so also it will serve as a pattern to show them how they must live, if they would be praised;
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and although none would be praised, yet all must doe things worthy praise. Sixtly, it is comfortable to suruiuing friends:
and although none would be praised, yet all must do things worthy praise. Sixty, it is comfortable to surviving Friends:
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by this meanes though death haue depriued you of the presence of many good and vertuous woemen;
by this means though death have deprived you of the presence of many good and virtuous women;
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yet of the presence of their vertue and good workes, it cannot:
yet of the presence of their virtue and good works, it cannot:
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a good name is left still, yea, a fresh memory, which will speake in their praise,
a good name is left still, yea, a fresh memory, which will speak in their praise,
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when they are turned to clay, grace our-liues death;
when they Are turned to clay, grace our-liues death;
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it stoopes not to the graue, but wa•tes on the soule to the throne of glory;
it stoops not to the graven, but wa•tes on the soul to the throne of glory;
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beauty and fauour moulder into dust, the feare of the Lord indures for euer.
beauty and favour moulder into dust, the Fear of the Lord endures for ever.
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It cannot be but a great comfort to heare wise men, and religious woemen, speake truly in prayse of our departed friends;
It cannot be but a great Comfort to hear wise men, and religious women, speak truly in praise of our departed Friends;
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to see the pens of strangers employed as Gods instruments to publish their due praise, a reward to them, an example to others.
to see the pens of Strangers employed as God's Instruments to publish their due praise, a reward to them, an Exampl to Others.
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In the application of this Lesson, we find matter of direction, teaching vs, as to practise what is here inioyned for the time to come;
In the application of this lesson, we find matter of direction, teaching us, as to practise what is Here enjoined for the time to come;
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so to be sorry for former neglects: we may not, we must not be silent in the praise of good woemen:
so to be sorry for former neglects: we may not, we must not be silent in the praise of good women:
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their number is small, the fault may be ours: when goodnesse is slighted or disesteemed by most, weake woemen seeke it not at all:
their number is small, the fault may be ours: when Goodness is slighted or disesteemed by most, weak women seek it not At all:
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let others be condemned for not seeking it when they should; rather then any of vs, for not praysing it, where it is: But stay;
let Others be condemned for not seeking it when they should; rather then any of us, for not praising it, where it is: But stay;
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are wee not too forward in this point? doe not most bedaube the dead with vndeserued praises? too many no doubt:
Are we not too forward in this point? do not most bedaub the dead with undeserved praises? too many no doubt:
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but then the rule set downe here is not obserued: they praise them, but doe not giue them the workes of their owne hands:
but then the Rule Set down Here is not observed: they praise them, but do not give them the works of their own hands:
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they rob one to enrich another, take Iewels from the Israelites, and giue them to the Egiptians:
they rob one to enrich Another, take Jewels from the Israelites, and give them to the egyptians:
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as in Rome common strumpets haue beene highly extold;
as in Room Common strumpets have been highly extolled;
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so amongst vs, those are often praysed after death, both in funerall Orations and ordinary talke, who neuer yeelded any fruit praise-worthy during life:
so among us, those Are often praised After death, both in funeral Orations and ordinary talk, who never yielded any fruit praiseworthy during life:
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by this fauning stile, God is highly dishonoured, good men and woemen discouraged, and the vildest wretches countenanced in euill:
by this fawning style, God is highly dishonoured, good men and women discouraged, and the vildest wretches countenanced in evil:
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I speake not this as condemning al those which haue, or do cast a few flowers vpon the coffin of the dead, it may be they saw more in them then all others did:
I speak not this as condemning all those which have, or do cast a few flowers upon the coffin of the dead, it may be they saw more in them then all Others did:
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but could wish men in this kind, where sin raignes euidently, aboue the feare of God, to be wisely sparing for feare of future danger.
but could wish men in this kind, where since reigns evidently, above the Fear of God, to be wisely sparing for Fear of future danger.
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If any demand here how a good woeman may be knowne, that so they may praise her and giue her the worke of her hands without offence to any? I answere;
If any demand Here how a good woman may be known, that so they may praise her and give her the work of her hands without offence to any? I answer;
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for this end you must make vse both of your eye and eare, a good woeman may be knowne, partly by what you see in her, partly by what you heare of her:
for this end you must make use both of your eye and ear, a good woman may be known, partly by what you see in her, partly by what you hear of her:
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First, by what you see in her, that she be (as farre forch as is possible for man to discerne) first vertuous, inricht with competencie of knowledge,
First, by what you see in her, that she be (as Far forch as is possible for man to discern) First virtuous, enriched with competency of knowledge,
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and a good vnderstanding agreeable to her Sexe: able to discerne betweene good and euill morally;
and a good understanding agreeable to her Sex: able to discern between good and evil morally;
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and accordingly to make choyce, both for speculation and practice;
and accordingly to make choice, both for speculation and practice;
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with wisedome (which consists in seeking for) finding out, following and maintaining the truth, according to abilitie, place, and calling;
with Wisdom (which consists in seeking for) finding out, following and maintaining the truth, according to ability, place, and calling;
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with iustice, ready to giue vnto euery one their owne:
with Justice, ready to give unto every one their own:
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pietie to God, fidelitie to her husband, charitie to the needie, and diligent industri• to her charge in familie:
piety to God, Fidis to her husband, charity to the needy, and diligent industri• to her charge in family:
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with temperance, a vertue fetching backe all extreames to a mediocritie, and is employed in euery vertuous woman, about these particulars especially.
with temperance, a virtue fetching back all extremes to a mediocrity, and is employed in every virtuous woman, about these particulars especially.
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First, her wordes, that they be not rash, hastie, loud, nor many, especially in the presence of her husband.
First, her words, that they be not rash, hasty, loud, nor many, especially in the presence of her husband.
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Secondly, her pleasure, that she seeke not so much as is desired by the vnregenerate part,
Secondly, her pleasure, that she seek not so much as is desired by the unregenerate part,
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nor any at all, as the flesh desires it:
nor any At all, as the Flesh Desires it:
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let that which is reported of Semiramis, Pasiphae, Faustina, Messalina, with many other filthy woemen amongst the Gentiles, both Grecians and Romanes, keepe backe all from submission of their reasonable part to the slauish regiment of sense and carnall appetite;
let that which is reported of Semiramis, Pasiphae, Faustina, Messallina, with many other filthy women among the Gentiles, both Greeks and Romans, keep back all from submission of their reasonable part to the slavish regiment of sense and carnal appetite;
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thinke not with delight of variety, lest you desire it; desire it not, lest Sathan offer you meanes to act it;
think not with delight of variety, lest you desire it; desire it not, lest Sathan offer you means to act it;
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act it not, least after, in stead of expected satisfaction, it lay you open, to further inuasion.
act it not, lest After, in stead of expected satisfaction, it lay you open, to further invasion.
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Thirdly, her dyet, that she be neither carelesse, curious, or excessiue in meate or drinke,
Thirdly, her diet, that she be neither careless, curious, or excessive in meat or drink,
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for quantitie, nor ouer-much, (the guise of drunken Gossips) for qualitie ouer-daintie, a sinfull sauce, wherewith proud Cleopatra entertained her familiar guest Marke Anthonie. Fourthly, about her apparell, that she be neither garish nor sluttish, that she passe not the bounds of her Husbands calling,
for quantity, nor overmuch, (the guise of drunken Gossips) for quality ouer-daintie, a sinful sauce, wherewith proud Cleopatra entertained her familiar guest Mark Anthony. Fourthly, about her apparel, that she be neither garish nor sluttish, that she pass not the bounds of her Husbands calling,
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and abilitie, either in the matter, or manner, ground or fashion of her attire. Secondly, it is required she be religious in affection, profession, and conuersation;
and ability, either in the matter, or manner, ground or fashion of her attire. Secondly, it is required she be religious in affection, profession, and Conversation;
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that she delight in the hearing of Gods word, obserue due howers of prayer publique with the Church, especially on the Lords day, not slighting it at other appointed times;
that she delight in the hearing of God's word, observe due hours of prayer public with the Church, especially on the lords day, not slighting it At other appointed times;
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priuate by her selfe, and after with her familie, so ordering her houshold businesse, that this dutie may not be omitted, or interrupted through her default:
private by her self, and After with her family, so ordering her household business, that this duty may not be omitted, or interrupted through her default:
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that shee loue Gods seruants, countenancing with her best indeauour the best things; without this all the rest are little worth:
that she love God's Servants, countenancing with her best endeavour the best things; without this all the rest Are little worth:
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chuse no wife, praise none chosen, without some signes of grace, some manifestation of the power of Religion.
choose no wife, praise none chosen, without Some Signs of grace, Some manifestation of the power of Religion.
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Thirdly, it is required, she be obedient, humble, chaste, sober, discreete in her carriage, and outward behauiour:
Thirdly, it is required, she be obedient, humble, chaste, Sobrium, discreet in her carriage, and outward behaviour:
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obserue a woman in her house, table, and furniture, for order and dsposition of things left to her trust, in her cloathing, going, laughing, and talking;
observe a woman in her house, table, and furniture, for order and dsposition of things left to her trust, in her clothing, going, laughing, and talking;
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and you may quickly discerne her what she is in these as in a glasse, the minde is represented, formall hypocrites, faile manifestly in some of these,
and you may quickly discern her what she is in these as in a glass, the mind is represented, formal Hypocrites, fail manifestly in Some of these,
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when an honest heart keepes a decorum in all. Secondly, you may iudge of a woman by what you heare of her; not from euery tongue;
when an honest heart keeps a decorum in all. Secondly, you may judge of a woman by what you hear of her; not from every tongue;
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some inuent to publish what may please their owne, or the itching fancie of an il-willing neighbour;
Some invent to publish what may please their own, or the itching fancy of an il-willing neighbour;
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some passe sentence rashly, without Iudgement or experience, vpon heare-say from others as bad as them selues;
Some pass sentence rashly, without Judgement or experience, upon hearsay from Others as bad as them selves;
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so fame becomes a liar) but from the best and most iudicious, who are so obseruant of good things, that a gracious woman cannot misse a good report, where ere she liues.
so fame becomes a liar) but from the best and most judicious, who Are so observant of good things, that a gracious woman cannot miss a good report, where ere she lives.
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Feare not, omit not to giue such a one the fruit of her hands, and let her owne workes praise her in the gates.
fear not, omit not to give such a one the fruit of her hands, and let her own works praise her in the gates.
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A sort of men there haue beene, and are (a viperous broode of degenerating Adamites) who doe so basely deiect woeman-kinde,
A sort of men there have been, and Are (a viperous brood of degenerating Adamites) who do so basely deject woeman-kinde,
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as to thinke and say, nothing they can doe, is praise-worthy: so their actions, though painfull and pious, neuer come in remembrance to be spoken of,
as to think and say, nothing they can do, is praiseworthy: so their actions, though painful and pious, never come in remembrance to be spoken of,
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or in a cold slight, and scornefull manner onely:
or in a cold slight, and scornful manner only:
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how highly these offend and dishonour God Almightie, in denying them the worke of their owne handes,
how highly these offend and dishonour God Almighty, in denying them the work of their own hands,
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and disesteeming that exact part of his workemanship. I would they knew: enuying the good they might see in them, or fretting at their praise.
and disesteeming that exact part of his workmanship. I would they knew: envying the good they might see in them, or fretting At their praise.
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Notwithstanding this vnnaturall spight and wicked behauiour of some men, in denying women due praise,
Notwithstanding this unnatural spite and wicked behaviour of Some men, in denying women due praise,
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and giuing them the heauy fruit of their vnmanly hands, beating in stead of praising, who haue their reward:
and giving them the heavy fruit of their unmanly hands, beating in stead of praising, who have their reward:
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what comfort and encouragement should the consideration of this Scripture, yeeld to godly, vertuous, and religious woemen;
what Comfort and encouragement should the consideration of this Scripture, yield to godly, virtuous, and religious women;
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though men should not, yet God you see doth respect you;
though men should not, yet God you see does respect you;
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hee hath done it, and will continually raise vp others to giue you the fruit of your hands:
he hath done it, and will continually raise up Others to give you the fruit of your hands:
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onely remember to doe worthily in Ephrata, and you shall be famous in Bethelem. You cannot lose the reward of wel-doing;
only Remember to do worthily in Ephrata, and you shall be famous in bethlehem. You cannot loose the reward of welldoing;
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your labour is not in vaine in the Lord: sowe nothing you will be ashamed to receiue; your labour is not in vain in the Lord: sow nothing you will be ashamed to receive;
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in due season you shall reape if you faint not: in due season you shall reap if you faint not:
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your owne good workes of pietie and charitie done during life (though all things else should conspire in a sinfull silence) shall speake and praise you in the gates. Of the Text hitherto.
your own good works of piety and charity done during life (though all things Else should conspire in a sinful silence) shall speak and praise you in the gates. Of the Text hitherto.
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And now for conclusion, it may bee expected, and is, as it hath beene a commendable custome in this and other Churches (in the purest season) I should adde something in particular, concerning the occasion of our meeting;
And now for conclusion, it may be expected, and is, as it hath been a commendable custom in this and other Churches (in the Purest season) I should add something in particular, Concerning the occasion of our meeting;
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which is to interre the Corps (ere-while containing a vertuous soule) of Mistris Marie Crosse: And were not my purpose such, I should be iniurious to her name, vniust to her desert,
which is to inter the Corpse (erewhile containing a virtuous soul) of Mistress Marry Cross: And were not my purpose such, I should be injurious to her name, unjust to her desert,
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and first of all giue ill example in thwarting my owne Doctrine; which I hope (through Gods grace enabling) I willingly neuer shall.
and First of all give ill Exampl in thwarting my own Doctrine; which I hope (through God's grace enabling) I willingly never shall.
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It is no arbitrary, but a necessary dutie, to giue this good woeman some part of her due commendation,
It is no arbitrary, but a necessary duty, to give this good woman Some part of her due commendation,
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for the comfort of the shruiming friends, and the encouragement of many vertuous Matrons left behinde.
for the Comfort of the shruiming Friends, and the encouragement of many virtuous Matrons left behind.
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To name the Text onely were sufficient, Fauour is deceitfull, and beautie vanitie, but a woman that feares the Lord shall be praysed.
To name the Text only were sufficient, Favour is deceitful, and beauty vanity, but a woman that fears the Lord shall be praised.
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You are all perswaded (I doubt not) she was a woman that feared the Lord heartily, and therefore must be praised: deale iustly with her;
You Are all persuaded (I doubt not) she was a woman that feared the Lord heartily, and Therefore must be praised: deal justly with her;
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giue her the fruit of her hands, and let vs permit her owne good workes to speake for her,
give her the fruit of her hands, and let us permit her own good works to speak for her,
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and praise her in the gates.
and praise her in the gates.
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For my owne part, as Peter and Iohn answered the Scribes and Rulers, I cannot but speake of her the good things I haue heard and seene;
For my own part, as Peter and John answered the Scribes and Rulers, I cannot but speak of her the good things I have herd and seen;
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willing and resoluing, as Ierome concerning Marcella, to praise nothing in her, but what was truely made her owne by the gift of God:
willing and resolving, as Jerome Concerning Marcella, to praise nothing in her, but what was truly made her own by the gift of God:
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What Boaz said of Ruth, in her is fitly verified.
What Boaz said of Ruth, in her is fitly verified.
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You haue all long knowne her to bee a vertuous Matron, euery way commendable, whether wee consider her as a Woeman,
You have all long known her to be a virtuous Matron, every Way commendable, whither we Consider her as a Woman,
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as a Wife, or as a Christian.
as a Wife, or as a Christian.
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As a Woman; (with her Birth and Parentage I was neuer acquainted) this I know, what the Scripture speakes of Abigail, applies it selfe vnto her;
As a Woman; (with her Birth and Parentage I was never acquainted) this I know, what the Scripture speaks of Abigail, Applies it self unto her;
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she was a Woman of a good vnderstanding;
she was a Woman of a good understanding;
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wise, iust, sober, chaste, louing, discreete in all her actions, temperate in wordes, in pleasure, diet, apparell;
wise, just, Sobrium, chaste, loving, discreet in all her actions, temperate in words, in pleasure, diet, apparel;
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from faults I exempt her not;
from Faults I exempt her not;
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sinnes shee had, inward corruptions, whereof she would often complaine with teares, else we nor shee had beene here to day. As a Wife;
Sins she had, inward corruptions, whereof she would often complain with tears, Else we nor she had been Here to day. As a Wife;
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you haue beene eye-witnesses of her dutifull obedience, submissiue and reuerend behauiour;
you have been Eyewitnesses of her dutiful Obedience, submissive and reverend behaviour;
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indued she was with a great measure of patience, carefull to content her Husband, gouerne her house,
endued she was with a great measure of patience, careful to content her Husband, govern her house,
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and to bring vp her children in the feare of the Lord, reading to them, examining of them in the grounds,
and to bring up her children in the Fear of the Lord, reading to them, examining of them in the grounds,
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and principles of Religion, (the practice of euery good woman, according to abilitie) so spending spare houres,
and principles of Religion, (the practice of every good woman, according to ability) so spending spare hours,
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when others were at the Gossips play;
when Others were At the Gossips play;
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neither was it labour in vaine, Gods blessing in her Children was one of her chiefest comforts to her dying day.
neither was it labour in vain, God's blessing in her Children was one of her chiefest comforts to her dying day.
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As a Christian? she hath beene an ancient Disciple, a professour of Religion in the power thereof,
As a Christian? she hath been an ancient Disciple, a professor of Religion in the power thereof,
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and a practitioner of pietie in truth and sinceritie;
and a practitioner of piety in truth and sincerity;
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this was her onely ioy, comfort else, being wondrous sickly, shee had but little in this world;
this was her only joy, Comfort Else, being wondrous sickly, she had but little in this world;
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ornaments, with other feminine toyes shee esteemed none; in comparison of this Iewell:
Ornament, with other Faemin toys she esteemed none; in comparison of this Jewel:
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much good I haue obserued in her my selfe, but haue heard much more, admiring the truth and power of God, that some should praise her for her pious deuotion and religious behauiour, who yet were neuer guiltie of any good. Three things especially are reported of her by faithfull witnesses:
much good I have observed in her my self, but have herd much more, admiring the truth and power of God, that Some should praise her for her pious devotion and religious behaviour, who yet were never guilty of any good. Three things especially Are reported of her by faithful Witnesses:
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First, that she spent constantly some part of euery day in reading, and meditating on the word of God,
First, that she spent constantly Some part of every day in reading, and meditating on the word of God,
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and that shee read ouer the Bible this last halfe yeare before her death; as if her commission had run thus;
and that she read over the bible this last half year before her death; as if her commission had run thus;
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read my will once more, and then come home:
read my will once more, and then come home:
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a shame to such who haue liued in health many whole yeares, and hitherto haue neuer read it ouer:
a shame to such who have lived in health many Whole Years, and hitherto have never read it over:
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many vse their booke a little on the Lords day, turne to places, cited, as if they would note them for future meditation:
many use their book a little on the lords day, turn to places, cited, as if they would note them for future meditation:
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but returning home, the booke is laid vp in a spare roome, nere troubled more till some seruant come to shake off the dust, that it be fit for publike vse in the eye of the Church;
but returning home, the book is laid up in a spare room, never troubled more till Some servant come to shake off the dust, that it be fit for public use in the eye of the Church;
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with such formalities God is not pleased:
with such formalities God is not pleased:
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if she be blessed for delighting in the law of God day and night, as she did; what are they?
if she be blessed for delighting in the law of God day and night, as she did; what Are they?
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Secondly, that she would not sleepe on the Lords day;
Secondly, that she would not sleep on the lords day;
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no, not in the greatest extremitie of her last sicknesse, notwithstanding that her weake body was chiefly sustained by sleepe,
no, not in the greatest extremity of her last sickness, notwithstanding that her weak body was chiefly sustained by sleep,
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and her friends and Children would often perswade to it, vrging Gods gracious acceptance of the will for the deed, where abilitie was wanting to actuate good desires:
and her Friends and Children would often persuade to it, urging God's gracious acceptance of the will for the deed, where ability was wanting to actuate good Desires:
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howsoeuer, in the iudgement of the strictest Diuines, it is very lawfull and tolerable, yet in the exuberance of her zeale, her answere still was thus, or to this effect:
howsoever, in the judgement of the Strictest Divines, it is very lawful and tolerable, yet in the exuberance of her zeal, her answer still was thus, or to this Effect:
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no she would not yeeld that day to sleepe, it was the Lords day, the Soules market-day:
no she would not yield that day to sleep, it was the lords day, the Souls Market day:
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if I lose this day, what shall the Soule feede on all the weeke after? How should I answere it if my Lord should come and call to take mee hence, finding mee this day sleeping? I will not doe it;
if I loose this day, what shall the Soul feed on all the Week After? How should I answer it if my Lord should come and call to take me hence, finding me this day sleeping? I will not do it;
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can I not watch one houre? the health of body I both respect and desire, preferring still the welfare of the soule,
can I not watch one hour? the health of body I both respect and desire, preferring still the welfare of the soul,
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and though I cannot spend it as I would, being Gods prisoner, yet my endeauour shall not be wanting in heart and minde, to ioyne with the publike assembly,
and though I cannot spend it as I would, being God's prisoner, yet my endeavour shall not be wanting in heart and mind, to join with the public assembly,
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and such indeed her manner was to spend the whole day when she could not goe to Church (her lingring disease did stay her long and often) in prayer, reading and meditation:
and such indeed her manner was to spend the Whole day when she could not go to Church (her lingering disease did stay her long and often) in prayer, reading and meditation:
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a shame to such among vs, that prophanely mis-spend the Lords day, sleeping all the morning securely, till the Bell cals them:
a shame to such among us, that profanely misspend the lords day, sleeping all the morning securely, till the Bell calls them:
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as if putting on of our best cloathes, and running away, were all, nothing else required,
as if putting on of our best clothes, and running away, were all, nothing Else required,
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when some preparation is as necessary as the seruice:
when Some preparation is as necessary as the service:
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he shall bring home but little good, that goes to market without money in his purse;
he shall bring home but little good, that Goes to market without money in his purse;
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greater shame to such as come to sleepe in the Church:
greater shame to such as come to sleep in the Church:
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her zeale would not permit her to sleepe in great weakenesse, on her bed alone, where none could be offended.
her zeal would not permit her to sleep in great weakness, on her Bed alone, where none could be offended.
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Gods awfull presence cannot keepe you from sleeping in health, in Gods house, amongst a multitude, where many are offended thereby:
God's awful presence cannot keep you from sleeping in health, in God's house, among a multitude, where many Are offended thereby:
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if her vigilancie bee to be admired, take heede least Iudgement finde you napping. Thirdly, that she obserued constant houres euery day for priuate prayer on her knees;
if her vigilancy be to be admired, take heed least Judgement find you napping. Thirdly, that she observed constant hours every day for private prayer on her knees;
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euen when for very weakenesse shee could not rise againe, till some came in to helpe her vp. Oh happy Soldier!
even when for very weakness she could not rise again, till Some Come in to help her up. O happy Soldier!
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thy warre is ended, victory wonne, and the crowne obtained; sing deare Saint the songs of Zion:
thy war is ended, victory won, and the crown obtained; sing deer Saint the songs of Zion:
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thy teares are washt away, enioy thy rest.
thy tears Are washed away, enjoy thy rest.
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I could delightfully stay here to admire this free prisoner, in her heauenly conuersation, till the houre of her desired dissolution.
I could delightfully stay Here to admire this free prisoner, in her heavenly Conversation, till the hour of her desired dissolution.
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To behold in a weake, leane, dying body, true beautie and to obserue the picture of pietie in this spirituall anatomie:
To behold in a weak, lean, dying body, true beauty and to observe the picture of piety in this spiritual anatomy:
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how welcome is weakenesse, when accompanied with such strength of grace? but me thinkes I see already your eyes full,
how welcome is weakness, when accompanied with such strength of grace? but me thinks I see already your eyes full,
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and the glasse emptie, I may not stay. One thing I would request of her Husband and Children,
and the glass empty, I may not stay. One thing I would request of her Husband and Children,
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before I leaue, and that is, they would make knowne vnto the world, their loue, dutie,
before I leave, and that is, they would make known unto the world, their love, duty,
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and respect vnto her, by imitation of her in pietie, humilitie, sobrietie, frugalitie and loue towards Gods Children, follow her in grace, you shall follow her to glory,
and respect unto her, by imitation of her in piety, humility, sobriety, frugality and love towards God's Children, follow her in grace, you shall follow her to glory,
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and let this be ingrauen on her Tombe. As she liued, in the feare of the Lord.
and let this be engraved on her Tomb. As she lived, in the Fear of the Lord.
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So shee dyed, in the feare of the Lord. So she died, in the Fear of the Lord.
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Lastly, to conclude in a word to you all my right dearely beloued, if you like this that you haue heard to day;
Lastly, to conclude in a word to you all my right dearly Beloved, if you like this that you have herd to day;
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and desire so much might be spoken of you after death, goe home, and do likewise:
and desire so much might be spoken of you After death, go home, and do likewise:
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sell all you haue for this Iewell; shake off your dearest sinne;
fell all you have for this Jewel; shake off your dearest sin;
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liue in the feare of the Lord, you shall dye in his fauour, the fruit of your hands shall bee giuen you,
live in the Fear of the Lord, you shall die in his favour, the fruit of your hands shall be given you,
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and your owne workes shall praise you in the gates. Soli Deo Gloria. FINIS.
and your own works shall praise you in the gates. Soli God Gloria. FINIS.
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