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A VVEDDING-RING:
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FITTED TO THE FINGER of euery Paire, that haue or shall meete in the feare of God. PROVERBS 31.29. Many-daughters haue done vertuously, but thou excellest them all.
FITTED TO THE FINGER of every Pair, that have or shall meet in the Fear of God. PROVERBS 31.29. Many-daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all.
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FRom the tenth verse of this Chapter to the end thereof, ( Reuerend, right Worshipfull and all dearely beloued,) you haue,
FRom the tenth verse of this Chapter to the end thereof, (Reverend, right Worshipful and all dearly Beloved,) you have,
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and at leasure may read, an Artificiall Wedding-song; or a diuine Hymn, describing and commending Marriage with vertuous women:
and At leisure may read, an Artificial Wedding-song; or a divine Hymn, describing and commending Marriage with virtuous women:
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pen'd or appointed, as may be probably conceiued, to be said or sung at Solemne meetings; especially vpon such occasions;
penned or appointed, as may be probably conceived, to be said or sung At Solemn meetings; especially upon such occasions;
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euery verse begins with a letter of the Hebrew Alphabet, in order from the beginning to the end:
every verse begins with a Letter of the Hebrew Alphabet, in order from the beginning to the end:
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composed much after the maner of those Pshalmes of degrees with Rhethoricall gradations: partly they might be more sweetly vttered;
composed much After the manner of those Pshalmes of Degrees with Rhetorical gradations: partly they might be more sweetly uttered;
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either in parts by many, or altogether by one, to the greater content of the speaker, profit of the hearer, and delight of both;
either in parts by many, or altogether by one, to the greater content of the speaker, profit of the hearer, and delight of both;
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partly the matter therein contained, might be with more case remembred, and longer retained.
partly the matter therein contained, might be with more case remembered, and longer retained.
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In it selfe, it is a Prophesie, containing much good counsell, therefore called, (if I mistake not) The Crowne of Solomon:
In it self, it is a Prophesy, containing much good counsel, Therefore called, (if I mistake not) The Crown of Solomon:
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good Counsell to a King, respectiuely, about the choyce of a wife, is as his Crowne, or the Crowne of his Crowne, good Counsel to a King, respectively, about the choice of a wife, is as his Crown, or the Crown of his Crown,
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for the consolation of all true hearted subiects and preseruation of the publike-weale.
for the consolation of all true hearted Subjects and preservation of the public-weal.
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Goe forth, O ye Daughters of Zion, and behold King Solomon, with the Crowne, wherewith his mother crowned him, in the day of his espousals,
Go forth, Oh you Daughters of Zion, and behold King Solomon, with the Crown, wherewith his mother crowned him, in the day of his espousals,
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and in the day of the gladnesse of his heart: that Crowne I take to be this Prophesie;
and in the day of the gladness of his heart: that Crown I take to be this Prophesy;
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wherein, as out of a sparkling Diamond, you may see the reflecting image of true beauty,
wherein, as out of a sparkling Diamond, you may see the reflecting image of true beauty,
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and read both the worke and worth of a good woman: and fitly may it he called a Crowne:
and read both the work and worth of a good woman: and fitly may it he called a Crown:
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euery wife thus qualified, is a Crowne to her husband, saith Solomon elsewhere;
every wife thus qualified, is a Crown to her husband, Says Solomon elsewhere;
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her vertues & graces are as so many Rubies or glittering Pearles of great price, which doe well become and adorne a Crowne: her Virtues & graces Are as so many Rubies or glittering Pearls of great price, which do well become and adorn a Crown:
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Goe forth therefore, O ye Daughters of Zion, and behold Solomon with his Crowne, whereon we find this Posie ingrauen as with a pen of iron, in letters of gold, neuer to be forgotten.
Go forth Therefore, Oh you Daughters of Zion, and behold Solomon with his Crown, whereon we find this Posy engraved as with a pen of iron, in letters of gold, never to be forgotten.
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The price of a vertuous woman is farre aboue Rubies. Take notice first of her fidelity:The price of a virtuous woman is Far above Rubies. Take notice First of her Fidis:
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the heart of her husband doth safely trust in her; the heart of her husband does safely trust in her;
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free from those boisterous stormes of iealousie, and distracting cares about house-hold affaires, whereby others are tost day and night, he rests himselfe in quiet repose,
free from those boisterous storms of jealousy, and distracting Cares about household affairs, whereby Others Are tossed day and night, he rests himself in quiet repose,
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like a shippe at Anchor in the calme harbour, knowing his wife will answere her trust, being neuer idle, nor ill imployed.
like a ship At Anchor in the Cam harbour, knowing his wife will answer her trust, being never idle, nor ill employed.
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Secondly, of her industry, shee seeketh wooll, and flaxe, and worketh willingly; delayes not, till materialls inuite her, but sends & seekes; her thoughts preuent occasion;
Secondly, of her industry, she seeks wool, and flax, and works willingly; delays not, till materials invite her, but sends & seeks; her thoughts prevent occasion;
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her hands and eyes contend with time, she doth those things freely, which others may doe, constrained through feare or necessity.
her hands and eyes contend with time, she does those things freely, which Others may do, constrained through Fear or necessity.
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Thirdly, of her vigilancy, she rises while it is yet night;
Thirdly, of her vigilancy, she rises while it is yet night;
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diligence expels drowsinesse, and teaches good wiues to remoue darknesse by an artificiall Sunne, that the goodnesse of God in the approaching-light, may be opportunely met (not meritoriously matcht) with some good worke of theirs:
diligence expels drowsiness, and Teaches good wives to remove darkness by an artificial Sun, that the Goodness of God in the approaching-light, may be opportunely met (not meritoriously matched) with Some good work of theirs:
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weakenesse I know tyes many, but sloth more, too long in bed; lazie humours are best purged by early rising. Fourthly, of her charity:
weakness I know ties many, but sloth more, too long in Bed; lazy humours Are best purged by early rising. Fourthly, of her charity:
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she stretcheth forth her hands to the poore and needy;
she Stretcheth forth her hands to the poor and needy;
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like some pleasant riuer she feeds and clothes the neighbouring valleies, which through the heat of cruelty, like Some pleasant river she feeds and clothes the neighbouring valleys, which through the heat of cruelty,
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or the cold of pouerty, were ready to pine away;
or the cold of poverty, were ready to pine away;
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hungry bellies and naked armes are the subiect of her meditation, it is not enough others know her to be good, except they feele it;
hungry bellies and naked arms Are the Subject of her meditation, it is not enough Others know her to be good, except they feel it;
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helpfull compassion is a marke of true deuotion while she feeds or clothes her body with rich dainties, she is obserued to sigh and say, What abundance doe I enioy,
helpful compassion is a mark of true devotion while she feeds or clothes her body with rich dainties, she is observed to sighs and say, What abundance do I enjoy,
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when many a good soule wants necessaries? her fulnesse yeelds no satisfaction, vnlesse it ouerslow by communication.
when many a good soul Wants necessaries? her fullness yields no satisfaction, unless it overslow by communication.
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Fiftly, of her prouidence in gouerning her little Kingdome; like a well-ordered Army, euery one furnisht, hath his place of employment assigned; Lawes enacted; houres of examination appointed;
Fifty, of her providence in governing her little Kingdom; like a well-ordered Army, every one furnished, hath his place of employment assigned; Laws enacted; hours of examination appointed;
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& lest she should erre in iudgement, she lookes well to the wayes of her house-hold, her eyes are in euery corner:
& lest she should err in judgement, she looks well to the ways of her household, her eyes Are in every corner:
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children learning, seruants labouring, all obedient to the becke of her hand and eye, such soueraignety shines in the face of vertue: she giues maidens a portion;
children learning, Servants labouring, all obedient to the beck of her hand and eye, such sovereignty shines in the face of virtue: she gives maidens a portion;
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their lauish singers may not be their owne carners, who care as little in the spending,
their lavish singers may not be their own carners, who care as little in the spending,
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as they did in getting their Masters estate; she clothes her family with scarlet, the lasting-weed of deserued honour;
as they did in getting their Masters estate; she clothes her family with scarlet, the lasting-weed of deserved honour;
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implying what shee is, and deserues to haue: makes her selfe carpets of tapestry;
implying what she is, and deserves to have: makes her self carpets of tapestry;
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the furniture of her house and table is the fruit of her hands, made, not bought;
the furniture of her house and table is the fruit of her hands, made, not bought;
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ornaments in a Family are commendable Emblemes of pious industry, as more vsefull things; God allowing not onely to sustaine, but to delight Nature:
Ornament in a Family Are commendable Emblems of pious industry, as more useful things; God allowing not only to sustain, but to delight Nature:
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she keepes her husband euer in that decent fashion of attyre, which becomes his age and calling,
she keeps her husband ever in that decent fashion of attire, which becomes his age and calling,
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so that he is specially noted when he sits in the gates, amongst the chiefe of the Land:
so that he is specially noted when he sits in the gates, among the chief of the Land:
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no paines about him is grieuous to her, for whose sake all the rest are chearefully vndertaken.
no pains about him is grievous to her, for whose sake all the rest Are cheerfully undertaken.
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Sixthly, of her wisedome and discretion; in speech she openeth her mouth with wisdome, her words are few, seasonable and weighty:
Sixthly, of her Wisdom and discretion; in speech she Openeth her Mouth with Wisdom, her words Are few, seasonable and weighty:
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attire, not curious nor carelesse, but such as the time allowes in modest & graue Matrons:
attire, not curious nor careless, but such as the time allows in modest & graven Matrons:
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strength and honour are her clothing: & for behauiour;
strength and honour Are her clothing: & for behaviour;
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in her tongue is the law of kindnesse, she prouokes none to euill thoughts by lightnes;
in her tongue is the law of kindness, she provokes none to evil thoughts by lightness;
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neither sends any from her discontented, through sowre, sullen, and heauy sadnes;
neither sends any from her discontented, through sour, sullen, and heavy sadness;
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her carriage is so sweetly tempered with modesty and humility, that at once she cheares the vertuous and curbs the vicious-minded.
her carriage is so sweetly tempered with modesty and humility, that At once she cheers the virtuous and curbs the vicious-minded.
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Lastly, her piety, she feares the Lord, which is a corner stone in this building, the foundation of all;
Lastly, her piety, she fears the Lord, which is a corner stone in this building, the Foundation of all;
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what good she doth, is in obedience vnto God ▪ and will be constant in doing, till the Lord leaue commanding:
what good she does, is in Obedience unto God ▪ and will be constant in doing, till the Lord leave commanding:
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but of this I haue spoken enough already, vpon another occasion, in explaining the two last verses of this Chapter. but of this I have spoken enough already, upon Another occasion, in explaining the two last Verses of this Chapter.
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Who hath or can finde such a vertuous woman? her selfe is portion enough, she passes her waight in gold:
Who hath or can find such a virtuous woman? her self is portion enough, she passes her weight in gold:
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her dwelling is a representation of heauen;
her Dwelling is a representation of heaven;
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O happy man, and therefore happy, because husband to such a wife, who brings ioyfull content to his heart, delight to his eyes, glory to his head,O happy man, and Therefore happy, Because husband to such a wife, who brings joyful content to his heart, delight to his eyes, glory to his head,
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and helpes him keepe a continuall feast.
and helps him keep a continual feast.
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Adam might haue had a garden, no Paradise without Eue; man is imperfect without a wife, vnhappy without a good one;Adam might have had a garden, no Paradise without Eue; man is imperfect without a wife, unhappy without a good one;
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what the heauens haue bin thought to be aboue him, and his soule within him, that a vertuous wife is indeed about him,
what the heavens have been Thought to be above him, and his soul within him, that a virtuous wife is indeed about him,
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like well-tuned Virginals, her life is perfect Musicke: no harsh sounds, nor iarring strings on her brest:
like well-tuned Virginals, her life is perfect Music: no harsh sounds, nor jarring strings on her breast:
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if she intreat, it is with humility; if she complaine, it is with teares; if she chide, it is with smiles:
if she entreat, it is with humility; if she complain, it is with tears; if she chide, it is with smiles:
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how can she displease, whose harmelesse thoughts are still intent to please? he hath put off nature, that finds no content in such a Turtle;
how can she displease, whose harmless thoughts Are still intent to please? he hath put off nature, that finds no content in such a Turtle;
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not to acknowledge such a helper, argues want of grace:
not to acknowledge such a helper, argues want of grace:
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let him seeke her that wants one, let him mourne that hath lost one, let him praise her that enioyes one;
let him seek her that Wants one, let him mourn that hath lost one, let him praise her that enjoys one;
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so much is implyed in the Text. Her husband also he praises her, saying, Many daughters haue done vertuously, but thou excellest them all.
so much is employed in the Text. Her husband also he praises her, saying, Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all.
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The words are a conclusiue branch of the Prophesie;
The words Are a conclusive branch of the Prophesy;
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a speech of praise deliuered in the person of an experienst husband, and grounded vpon obseruation:
a speech of praise Delivered in the person of an experienced husband, and grounded upon observation:
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Deuiding themselues into A Commendation, and A Comparison. Commendation of vertuous daughters, with their number: Many daughters haue done vertuously.
Dividing themselves into A Commendation, and A Comparison. Commendation of virtuous daughters, with their number: Many daughters have done virtuously.
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Comparison, wherein one so qualified is preferred to all, But thou excellest them all. Daughters carry their duty in their name:Comparison, wherein one so qualified is preferred to all, But thou excellest them all. Daughters carry their duty in their name:
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the word in the Originall springs from a root, which signifies, A building, or to build; the word in the Original springs from a root, which signifies, A building, or to built;
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and may yeeld vs a twofold instruction. First, that euery vertuous daughter is a building:
and may yield us a twofold instruction. First, that every virtuous daughter is a building:
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and therefore in the creation of woman, it is said, that the Lord built her of the ribbe;
and Therefore in the creation of woman, it is said, that the Lord built her of the rib;
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as men vse to doe stately houses, faire, strong, and well-seated, for their delight and profit;
as men use to do stately houses, fair, strong, and well-seated, for their delight and profit;
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without which they cannot well be.
without which they cannot well be.
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VVhat Tisaphernes Lieutenant to the Persian King spake once of Alcybiades, comparing him to a faire house of pleasure, is truely verified of a vertuous daughter;
What Tisaphernes Lieutenant to the Persian King spoke once of Alcibiades, comparing him to a fair house of pleasure, is truly verified of a virtuous daughter;
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she is a building both delightfull and fruitfull. Compared for statelinesse and profit, to a Merchants ship, Prov. 31.14.
she is a building both delightful and fruitful. Compared for stateliness and profit, to a Merchant's ship, Curae 31.14.
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Now in all buildings, we may obserue cost, comelinesse, and vse; no lesse in vertuous daughters;
Now in all buildings, we may observe cost, comeliness, and use; no less in virtuous daughters;
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comely they are to the eye, many wayes beneficiall, and they want no cost, will spare none,
comely they Are to the eye, many ways beneficial, and they want no cost, will spare none,
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or else none should be spared for their good:
or Else none should be spared for their good:
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they are the Lords building, like Ierusalem, a house that is compact together at vnity in it selfe:
they Are the lords building, like Ierusalem, a house that is compact together At unity in it self:
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not like the dropping house, mentioned in the Prouerbes, but like our Sauiours house built vpon a rocke;
not like the dropping house, mentioned in the Proverbs, but like our Saviour's house built upon a rock;
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which proues a constant defence for the owner, against the boistrous winds of violent assaults, and the scorching Sunshine of alluring temptations, for outward structure of seuerall parts in order, which Proves a constant defence for the owner, against the boisterous winds of violent assaults, and the scorching Sunshine of alluring temptations, for outward structure of several parts in order,
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for inward furniture, gifts and graces of the mind, admirable:
for inward furniture, Gifts and graces of the mind, admirable:
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obserue and see, the foundation, turrets, windowes, doores, inner-chambers, all hanged with rich iewels of intellectuall vertues,
observe and see, the Foundation, turrets, windows, doors, inner-chambers, all hanged with rich Jewels of intellectual Virtues,
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and diuine graces, and you will say, This onely deserues the name of None such: no building to the sight so pleasant, none for vse so profitable,
and divine graces, and you will say, This only deserves the name of None such: no building to the sighed so pleasant, none for use so profitable,
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as this liuing, mouing, speaking Tabernacle: I might stay you ouer-long in the Entry; should I stand to vnuaile the whole Fabricke:
as this living, moving, speaking Tabernacle: I might stay you overlong in the Entry; should I stand to vnuaile the Whole Fabric:
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you may admire the rest by what you see a farre off, I dare but point to it, and passe away:
you may admire the rest by what you see a Far off, I Dare but point to it, and pass away:
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excellency in any workemanship, calles for an exact or no description; lest fruitlesse haste should eclipse the praise and glory of the Workeman.
excellency in any workmanship, calls for an exact or no description; lest fruitless haste should eclipse the praise and glory of the Workman.
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Secondly, euery vertuous daughter is, and must be a builder; Secondly, every virtuous daughter is, and must be a builder;
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we haue seene what she is, idle she may not be, her name implies such action, as tends to perfection:
we have seen what she is, idle she may not be, her name Implies such actium, as tends to perfection:
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a builder she is, first, to her decayed parents, by vpholding the credit of an ancient family, by renewing and continuing their name,
a builder she is, First, to her decayed Parents, by upholding the credit of an ancient family, by renewing and Continuing their name,
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and nature with posterity, & by repairing the breach, age hath made in the ruinous houses of their bodies, with a timely supply of all their wants;
and nature with posterity, & by repairing the breach, age hath made in the ruinous houses of their bodies, with a timely supply of all their Wants;
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a vertuous daughter makes old parents begin to liue young againe, partly by feeling present comforts, a virtuous daughter makes old Parents begin to live young again, partly by feeling present comforts,
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and partly by feeding vpon hopes of future happinesse.
and partly by feeding upon hope's of future happiness.
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Secondly, she is a builder together with her husband, as copartner, yoke-fellow, and helpe meete for him, in the worke committed to their trust;
Secondly, she is a builder together with her husband, as copartner, yokefellow, and help meet for him, in the work committed to their trust;
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if one should build, and the other pull downe, we might expect a Babel, no prosperous building;
if one should built, and the other pull down, we might expect a Babel, no prosperous building;
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but Solomon tels vs, euery wise woman builds her house, the foolish onely plucke it downe with their hands;
but Solomon tells us, every wise woman builds her house, the foolish only pluck it down with their hands;
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and that was the reason his building in the later end, went so backewardly-forward, hauing so many vicious daughters about him:
and that was the reason his building in the later end, went so backewardly-forward, having so many vicious daughters about him:
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a good woman raises vp the ruines of decayed places, studying how to preserue her husbands credit and good name, both in regard of God and men;
a good woman raises up the ruins of decayed places, studying how to preserve her Husbands credit and good name, both in regard of God and men;
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when the contrary, makes the stateliest turrets stoup, through pride, ryot and idlenesse, dismantling ancient monuments of strength, to bury her husbands honour in the rubbish thereof:
when the contrary, makes the Stateliest turrets stoup, through pride, riot and idleness, dismantling ancient monuments of strength, to bury her Husbands honour in the rubbish thereof:
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the dwelling of one is like the pleasant spring, euen in the middest of Winter, fresh, gay, and pleasant:
the Dwelling of one is like the pleasant spring, even in the midst of Winter, fresh, gay, and pleasant:
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the house of the other, like stormy VVinter, in the middle of May, torne, ragged, and ill-fauoured:
the house of the other, like stormy VVinter, in the middle of May, torn, ragged, and ill-favoured:
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I went by the field of the slothfull, and loe, it was all growne ouer with thornes, I went by the field of the slothful, and lo, it was all grown over with thorns,
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and nettles, and the stone wall thereof was broken downe.
and nettles, and the stone wall thereof was broken down.
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Thirdly, she is a builder in regard of her children, instrumentally to giue them being, and well-being, both for conception, birth,
Thirdly, she is a builder in regard of her children, instrumentally to give them being, and well-being, both for conception, birth,
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and education, by her industrious care, tender infants at first, like vnto the creeping Iuy on the wall, come to be tall and goodly Cedars in Libanon, profitable pieces to vnderprop a declining state;
and education, by her Industria care, tender Infants At First, like unto the creeping Ivy on the wall, come to be tall and goodly Cedars in Lebanon, profitable Pieces to underprop a declining state;
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whosoeuer knowes, hath seene or heard of this labour, what it is to beare and bring vp children, will say, that she is a painefull builder:
whosoever knows, hath seen or herd of this labour, what it is to bear and bring up children, will say, that she is a painful builder:
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her nauseous pangs before, & sleepelesse nights after the birth, when variety of change cannot alter,
her nauseous pangs before, & sleepelesse nights After the birth, when variety of change cannot altar,
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nor giue content to her tearelesse cryer;
nor give content to her tearless crier;
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one while she sits and sings, to deceiue or flatter the tediousnesse of time, with counterfeited mirth;
one while she sits and sings, to deceive or flatter the tediousness of time, with counterfeited mirth;
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anon she sighs and weepes, (the burden of her song,) and sings againe, as if variety did ease, though not remoue her griefe;
anon she sighs and weeps, (the burden of her song,) and sings again, as if variety did ease, though not remove her grief;
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all which doe sufficiently tell vs, her building in this kind, is multiplyed sorrow.
all which do sufficiently tell us, her building in this kind, is multiplied sorrow.
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Fourthly, she is a builder to her selfe, of a good name, which is a rare monument, better then precious oynment, rather to be sought then great riches, no shining titles of fading glory so famous, no glittering trophies of ancient Worthies so durable, as this building:
Fourthly, she is a builder to her self, of a good name, which is a rare monument, better then precious oynment, rather to be sought then great riches, not shining titles of fading glory so famous, no glittering trophies of ancient Worthies so durable, as this building:
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a vertuous daughter cannot be obscured, no more then a City built on a hill, Fame borrowing the tongues of strangers to publish her desert:
a virtuous daughter cannot be obscured, no more then a city built on a hill, Fame borrowing the tongues of Strangers to publish her desert:
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euery action speakes of her, and euen while she sleepes, the building goes forward.
every actium speaks of her, and even while she sleeps, the building Goes forward.
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Fiftly, she is a builder in regard of her neighbours, either by confection of salues, distillation of waters,
Fifty, she is a builder in regard of her neighbours, either by confection of Salves, distillation of waters,
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or preparation of other necessaries for their reliefe, supply, and succour in time of need:
or preparation of other necessaries for their relief, supply, and succour in time of need:
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a vortuous daughter is a true neighbour, euery one neere her is the better for her;
a vortuous daughter is a true neighbour, every one near her is the better for her;
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Innocency beares such sway in her, and is so powerfully preualent, that she cannot thinke of an iniury with delight, either to doe it to another,
Innocency bears such sway in her, and is so powerfully prevalent, that she cannot think of an injury with delight, either to do it to Another,
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or to reuenge it, done to her selfe by others; neither will her habituall goodnesse suffer her to be a carelesse helper;
or to revenge it, done to her self by Others; neither will her habitual Goodness suffer her to be a careless helper;
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when Satan hath sowne the seeds of strife and discord, and stird vp men by diuision, to weaken themselues with their owne, hands, she sleeps not, till those tares be pluckt vp,
when Satan hath sown the seeds of strife and discord, and stirred up men by division, to weaken themselves with their own, hands, she sleeps not, till those tares be plucked up,
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and peace and loue replanted in their affections.
and peace and love replanted in their affections.
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Sixtly, she is a builder, in regard of the Church and Common-weale, though she may not publikely be seene, in her retiring roomes, she helps forward the building by prayers, teares, aduice,
Sixty, she is a builder, in regard of the Church and Commonweal, though she may not publicly be seen, in her retiring rooms, she helps forward the building by Prayers, tears, Advice,
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and the labour of her hands:
and the labour of her hands:
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like the wise hearted-women vnder the Law, who are commended by the Lord himselfe, as builders, euery one preparing & bringing something towards the finishing of the Tabernacle:
like the wise hearted-women under the Law, who Are commended by the Lord himself, as Builders, every one preparing & bringing something towards the finishing of the Tabernacle:
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let not women be discouraged, because they are not called to publike offices, vertuous daughters want not imployment, neither are they excluded, (as some vnwisely-ambitious, haue repiningly-murmured,) from this honourable seruice;
let not women be discouraged, Because they Are not called to public Offices, virtuous daughters want not employment, neither Are they excluded, (as Some vnwisely-ambitious, have repiningly-murmured,) from this honourable service;
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by their priuate diligence in pious, exercises, the Magistrate rules, the Minister teaches, the husband-man labours, the Physician cures, the Lawyer pleades,
by their private diligence in pious, exercises, the Magistrate rules, the Minister Teaches, the husbandman labours, the physician cures, the Lawyer pleads,
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and the Souldier fights the better:
and the Soldier fights the better:
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let them not thinke themselues therefore contemned, or that they can doe nothing, because they doe not euery thing, God hath wisely disposed of his creatures into seuerall rankes,
let them not think themselves Therefore contemned, or that they can do nothing, Because they do not every thing, God hath wisely disposed of his creatures into several ranks,
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as an expert Captaine doth his Army, allotting euery one such and so many talents, as his place required;
as an expert Captain does his Army, allotting every one such and so many Talents, as his place required;
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be content with your portion, the lot is fallen out vnto you in a good ground.
be content with your portion, the lot is fallen out unto you in a good ground.
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And so you see the subiect of this commendation, A daughter.
And so you see the Subject of this commendation, A daughter.
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She is a delectable building, onely let her be mindefull, that she weary not her Lord, with ouer much needlesse reparation;She is a delectable building, only let her be mindful, that she weary not her Lord, with over much needless reparation;
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she must auoid fantastike fashions, curious gawdinesse, with all vaine superficiall trimmings;
she must avoid fantastic fashions, curious gaudiness, with all vain superficial trimmings;
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such printed paper-houses pleases children onely, but cannot withstand a storme, and are iustly derided by euery vnderstanding passenger.
such printed paper-houses Pleases children only, but cannot withstand a storm, and Are justly derided by every understanding Passenger.
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She is a conscionable builder, let her remember, she be not idle, nor slugglish in her labour,
She is a conscionable builder, let her Remember, she be not idle, nor slugglish in her labour,
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but like the spinning-Spider, or the gathering-Bee, let her daily bring some hony to the hiue:
but like the spinning-Spider, or the gathering-Bee, let her daily bring Some honey to the hive:
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& in this common lation of a daughter, we haue three things commended to our obseruation.
& in this Common lation of a daughter, we have three things commended to our observation.
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First, the necessity and benefit of History, to record the vertuous deeds of such daughters: the phrase here vsed implies so much;
First, the necessity and benefit of History, to record the virtuous Deeds of such daughters: the phrase Here used Implies so much;
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presupposing a Catalogue of names, laid before the Pen man of this Prophesie, (Many daughters:) History vnto memory, is as a good wife vnto her husband, a helpe meet for him;
presupposing a Catalogue of names, laid before the Pen man of this Prophesy, (Many daughters:) History unto memory, is as a good wife unto her husband, a help meet for him;
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in regard of truth, both the mother, and nurce thereof, if the disposer be a man experienst in the affaires he treates of, iudicious and impartiall:
in regard of truth, both the mother, and nurse thereof, if the disposer be a man experienced in the affairs he treats of, judicious and impartial:
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it is a faithfull trusty Councellour of state, by whose aduice and direction a Common-weale may be framed, gouerned, reformed and preserued;
it is a faithful trusty Counselor of state, by whose Advice and direction a Commonweal may be framed, governed, reformed and preserved;
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an Army ordered, enemies vanquisht, victory obtained:
an Army ordered, enemies vanquished, victory obtained:
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wee read of Lucius Lucullus appointed Captaine Generall ouer the Romane Forces against Mithridates, hauing no experience or knowledge in warre, more then he had gotten by reading History,
we read of Lucius Lucullus appointed Captain General over the Roman Forces against Mithridates, having no experience or knowledge in war, more then he had got by reading History,
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and yet proued a discreet & valiant Commander, vanquishing at that time, two of the greatest Easterne Princes.
and yet proved a discreet & valiant Commander, vanquishing At that time, two of the greatest Eastern Princes.
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It is and may be the directour of meanest men in any of their actions;
It is and may be the director of Meanest men in any of their actions;
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wherein they may see without danger, how others haue behaued themselues vpon seuerall occasions, and what hath followed:
wherein they may see without danger, how Others have behaved themselves upon several occasions, and what hath followed:
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speculatiue experience yeelds the cheapest wisedome.
speculative experience yields the cheapest Wisdom.
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It is a punisher of vice, presenting aged folly, greene and fresh to posterity, not suffering sinne to dye, much lesse to bee buried in obliuion:
It is a punisher of vice, presenting aged folly, green and fresh to posterity, not suffering sin to die, much less to be buried in oblivion:
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the name of the wicked shall rot, saith Solomon, that is, the euill sauour of their filthy life, shall be conueyed through History to generations vnborne:
the name of the wicked shall rot, Says Solomon, that is, the evil savour of their filthy life, shall be conveyed through History to generations unborn:
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it is a delusion of Satan, to thinke otherwise, sinne cannot be concealed: venter not on sinne, vpon a presumption of secrecie;
it is a delusion of Satan, to think otherwise, sin cannot be concealed: venture not on sin, upon a presumption of secrecy;
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birds of the ayre shall cary the voyce, and that which hath wings, shall tell the matter:
Birds of the air shall carry the voice, and that which hath wings, shall tell the matter:
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many pennes are imployed this way, silently to obserue and note humane passages, that secret workes of darkenesse, contriued in closest corners, may be publisht hereafter on the house top;
many pens Are employed this Way, silently to observe and note humane passages, that secret works of darkness, contrived in closest corners, may be published hereafter on the house top;
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men blinded with the glistering out-sides of Satans Iesuits pleasure and profit, cannot see into priuate Studies, (the vnwilling prisons of rich Records,) nor thinke of that which will disgrace them in the ages to come.
men blinded with the glistering outsides of Satan Iesuits pleasure and profit, cannot see into private Studies, (the unwilling prisons of rich Records,) nor think of that which will disgrace them in the ages to come.
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It is a rewarder of vertue, the proper end of History, to reserue worthy deeds, for imitation;
It is a rewarder of virtue, the proper end of History, to reserve worthy Deeds, for imitation;
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a good worke, though it dye in doing, is a reward to it selfe, yet that some dull natures might be stirred vp the more,
a good work, though it die in doing, is a reward to it self, yet that Some dull nature's might be stirred up the more,
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and all benefited by seeing gracious steps before them:
and all benefited by seeing gracious steps before them:
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this onely is exempted by a firme Dec ee from the stroake of death, to liue in History, vertues preseruatiue, against the deuouring graue, encouraging many to doe well, that they may heare well;
this only is exempted by a firm Dec ee from the stroke of death, to live in History, Virtues preservative, against the devouring graven, encouraging many to do well, that they may hear well;
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to doe worthily in Ephratah, that they may be famous in Bethlehem; Trumpets are for glozing votaries, who study rather to seeme, then to be good;
to do worthily in Ephratah, that they may be famous in Bethlehem; Trumpets Are for glozing votaries, who study rather to seem, then to be good;
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let them hunt after applause, who know they deserue not to haue it brought home vnto them:
let them hunt After applause, who know they deserve not to have it brought home unto them:
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be silently constant in good courses, commit your wayes vnto the Lord, trust in him, and he shall bring it to passe;
be silently constant in good courses, commit your ways unto the Lord, trust in him, and he shall bring it to pass;
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retired vertue yet neuer lost her praise. But to returne:
retired virtue yet never lost her praise. But to return:
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the History here meant, especially is Gods owne Booke, wherein we find the names of many vertuous daughters;
the History Here meant, especially is God's own Book, wherein we find the names of many virtuous daughters;
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as of Sarah, Deborah, Hannah, Abigail, Ester, Iudith, Mary, Martha, Lydia, &c. That of our Sauiour is most remarkable, enioyning the vse of History, to preserue the memory of a good woman, Verily I say vnto you, wheresoeuer this Gospell shall be preacht thorowout all the world, there also shall this that she hath done, be spoken of, for a memoriall of her:
as of Sarah, Deborah, Hannah, Abigail, Ester, Iudith, Marry, Martha, Lydia, etc. That of our Saviour is most remarkable, enjoining the use of History, to preserve the memory of a good woman, Verily I say unto you, wheresoever this Gospel shall be preached throughout all the world, there also shall this that she hath done, be spoken of, for a memorial of her:
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Hence it is that humane Histories in imitation of diuine, haue beene so carefull to present these iewels to posterity,
Hence it is that humane Histories in imitation of divine, have been so careful to present these Jewels to posterity,
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lest any vertuous daughter should be forgotten: onely this I find, men generally too sparing in praise of good women:
lest any virtuous daughter should be forgotten: only this I find, men generally too sparing in praise of good women:
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seeing the Lord hath done it, men may proceed from a certainty of the lawfulnesse, to a necessity, his relatiue actions are for example,
seeing the Lord hath done it, men may proceed from a certainty of the lawfulness, to a necessity, his relative actions Are for Exampl,
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and so haue a binding power, saying to vs as our Sauiour did to the man in the Gospell, Goe and doe likewise: it is a custome as commendable as ancient, at funerals, to mention those vertues most eminent in the parties deceased;
and so have a binding power, saying to us as our Saviour did to the man in the Gospel, Go and do likewise: it is a custom as commendable as ancient, At funerals, to mention those Virtues most eminent in the parties deceased;
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whosoeuer buries vertue in silence, or slubbers ouer worth in any by a carelesse stile, commits a threefold iniury;
whosoever buries virtue in silence, or slubbers over worth in any by a careless style, commits a threefold injury;
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one against God the Donor, whose praise and glory is hindered;
one against God the Donor, whose praise and glory is hindered;
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another against the persons in whom it was, robd thereby of some part of their right;
Another against the Persons in whom it was, robbed thereby of Some part of their right;
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and a third against all suruiuing followers, who should be encouraged by such iustice, to wrestle with vice that so at last, they might goe home adorned with this Crowne of honour ▪ let none enuy the dead;
and a third against all surviving followers, who should be encouraged by such Justice, to wrestle with vice that so At last, they might go home adorned with this Crown of honour ▪ let none envy the dead;
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by negligence to enroule good women amongst this number of many.
by negligence to enroule good women among this number of many.
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Secondly we haue here the manner how he commends her, not before he had giuen others their due praise:
Secondly we have Here the manner how he commends her, not before he had given Others their due praise:
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detraction from others, is no solid ground, for the commendation of our owne;
detraction from Others, is no solid ground, for the commendation of our own;
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we may not steale from our neighbours, to enrich our selues, or those we loue, with goods or good name,
we may not steal from our neighbours, to enrich our selves, or those we love, with goods or good name,
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nor dispraise others, to augment our owne praise:
nor dispraise Others, to augment our own praise:
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it was an iniurious practice of the proud Pharise, I am not as other men are, extortioners, vniust, adulterers, nor as this Publican:
it was an injurious practice of the proud Pharisee, I am not as other men Are, extortioners, unjust, Adulterers, nor as this Publican:
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building his owne perfection vpon the weakenesse of his brother; concluding himselfe (proudly) good, because not so sensibly bad;
building his own perfection upon the weakness of his brother; concluding himself (proudly) good, Because not so sensibly bad;
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sound, because not so apprehensiuely sicke as others:
found, Because not so apprehensively sick as Others:
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it is a cold kind of praise, that is drawne from the vices of any, a deceitfull demonstration, taken from the worser part:
it is a cold kind of praise, that is drawn from the vices of any, a deceitful demonstration, taken from the Worse part:
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The relation of imperfections, is meat to feed malice onely, sitter it is to bewaile them in secret,
The Relation of imperfections, is meat to feed malice only, sitter it is to bewail them in secret,
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then to publsh them with delight for any end; table-talke in any places, is too much faulty this way;
then to publsh them with delight for any end; Table talk in any places, is too much faulty this Way;
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it were good Catoes rule might be obserued; either good of men absent, or nothing at all:
it were good Catoes Rule might be observed; either good of men absent, or nothing At all:
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so in matters of commendation keepe this method, obserue and see amongst the multitude if many be religious, vertuous, industrious, giue them first their due,
so in matters of commendation keep this method, observe and see among the multitude if many be religious, virtuous, Industria, give them First their due,
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then may you preferre your owne: good order obserued in doing, beautisies the action, and commends the workeman.
then may you prefer your own: good order observed in doing, beautisies the actium, and commends the workman.
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Thirdly, we haue here the matter of his commendation: it is not said, Many daughters haue beene beautifull;
Thirdly, we have Here the matter of his commendation: it is not said, Many daughters have been beautiful;
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fauour is deceitfull, and beauty is vanity: nor, Many daughters haue beene rich: favour is deceitful, and beauty is vanity: nor, Many daughters have been rich:
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house and riches are the inheritance of Fathers, which profit not in the day of wrath,
house and riches Are the inheritance of Father's, which profit not in the day of wrath,
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but make themselues wings, and fly away as an Egle:
but make themselves wings, and fly away as an Eagl:
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neither is it said here, that many daughters haue beene, and are borne of high parentage, it may be a benefit, no praise vnto women to come of great kinred;
neither is it said Here, that many daughters have been, and Are born of high parentage, it may be a benefit, no praise unto women to come of great kindred;
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a good old stocke may nourish a fruitlesse branch, a Noble family yeeld and impious progeny;
a good old stock may nourish a fruitless branch, a Noble family yield and impious progeny;
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the commendation runnes not of riches, beauty, or birth, (though these be commendable in their place and ranke,) but of vertue. Many daughters haue done vertuously.
the commendation runs not of riches, beauty, or birth, (though these be commendable in their place and rank,) but of virtue. Many daughters have done virtuously.
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Teaching vs this lesson, That vertue onely wins women true praise, and wiues deserued commendation:
Teaching us this Lesson, That virtue only wins women true praise, and wives deserved commendation:
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we find Sarah commended for obedience, Rebekah, for wisedome, Rahel, for plyant loue, sweetly-winning, and firmely-holding affability towards her husband;
we find Sarah commended for Obedience, Rebekah, for Wisdom, Rachel, for pliant love, sweetly-winning, and firmely-holding affability towards her husband;
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Abigail, for a good vnderstanding, and Ruth, for vertue in generall: Abigail, for a good understanding, and Ruth, for virtue in general:
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the Spirit of God moues the hard question, not of a rich or beautifull, but, Who can find a vertuous woman? Men may easily find faire women wantons, rich women proud,
the Spirit of God moves the hard question, not of a rich or beautiful, but, Who can find a virtuous woman? Men may Easily find fair women wantons, rich women proud,
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and surely, great women idle and impious, more then comly or lawfull; more difficult to find a vertuous woman, chaste, humble, obedient, discreet, fearing God;
and surely, great women idle and impious, more then comely or lawful; more difficult to find a virtuous woman, chaste, humble, obedient, discreet, fearing God;
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whose sweet composure of her selfe in all places and company, stirs vp in the beholders an admiring affection;
whose sweet composure of her self in all places and company, stirs up in the beholders an admiring affection;
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let him say, and thinke he is rich enough, her prize is farre aboue Rubies, no pinching pouerty could euer lodge with such a Pearle:
let him say, and think he is rich enough, her prize is Far above Rubies, no pinching poverty could ever lodge with such a Pearl:
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let him say, and thinke, he hath found fauour with God, a prudent wife is from the Lord, who must be prayed vnto before, and daily praised after:
let him say, and think, he hath found favour with God, a prudent wife is from the Lord, who must be prayed unto before, and daily praised After:
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vertue is amiable, wheresoeuer found, but most of all in women; the weakenesse of their sexe, addes a kind of strength and luster to their graces:
virtue is amiable, wheresoever found, but most of all in women; the weakness of their sex, adds a kind of strength and luster to their graces:
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vertue from beauty, euen in men is most attractiue, but in women, we find it hath a power strangely coactiue, causing not onely the good,
virtue from beauty, even in men is most Attractive, but in women, we find it hath a power strangely coactive, causing not only the good,
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but the worst of men to honour it: vertue hath had this priuiledge in all ages;
but the worst of men to honour it: virtue hath had this privilege in all ages;
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beauty may please the eye for a time, as an obiect ouer-delightfull to vnregenerate nature,
beauty may please the eye for a time, as an Object ouer-delightfull to unregenerate nature,
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but by the presence of any of deaths messengers, it is put to slight, not daring to receiue a thought of death, much lesse the sight;
but by the presence of any of death's messengers, it is put to slight, not daring to receive a Thought of death, much less the sighed;
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riches may serue to gild ouer many imperfections in women, and make them seeme louely, which neuer were,
riches may serve to gild over many imperfections in women, and make them seem lovely, which never were,
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while passion guides reason, and the sensuall appetite vsurps authority to sway the will, against the voyce of iudgement:
while passion guides reason, and the sensual appetite usurps Authority to sway the will, against the voice of judgement:
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the flesh will be satisfied with either of these, the mind fully contented with neither: both are momentary & mutable, insufficient to make women honorable; that is vertues prerogatiue Royall:
the Flesh will be satisfied with either of these, the mind Fully contented with neither: both Are momentary & mutable, insufficient to make women honourable; that is Virtues prerogative Royal:
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honour is a vertue, and will be imployed about nothing but vertue; nor stick to any thing but what is immortall, free from change, as vertue is;
honour is a virtue, and will be employed about nothing but virtue; nor stick to any thing but what is immortal, free from change, as virtue is;
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were there ten thousand ages, attended with as many diseases, which should come tumbling like Iobs messengers, one in the necke of another,
were there ten thousand ages, attended with as many diseases, which should come tumbling like Jobs messengers, one in the neck of Another,
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yet vertue like some impregnable Castle, would still flourish, out-facing the stormes of age, sicknesse, death, and the graue:
yet virtue like Some impregnable Castle, would still flourish, outfacing the storms of age, sickness, death, and the graven:
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the more vertue suffers, the brighter it is, the longer it liues, the younger it growes, increasing by the communication, the oftner seene and vsed, the lesse feared to be lost;
the more virtue suffers, the Brighter it is, the longer it lives, the younger it grows, increasing by the communication, the oftener seen and used, the less feared to be lost;
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theeues cannot steale, nor time deface it: who can find a vertuous woman? Lest any hasty to answere, should be mistaken, either in estimation of themselues, affection to,
thieves cannot steal, nor time deface it: who can find a virtuous woman? Lest any hasty to answer, should be mistaken, either in estimation of themselves, affection to,
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or commendation of others, let vs enquire what it is to doe vertuously.
or commendation of Others, let us inquire what it is to do virtuously.
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It is no ordinary act of common ciuility, (as many in their conceits are mistaken,) but an habituall practice of something more then morality:
It is no ordinary act of Common civility, (as many in their conceits Are mistaken,) but an habitual practice of something more then morality:
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none can doe vertuously, without a habit of vertue; one action yeelds no denomination;
none can do virtuously, without a habit of virtue; one actium yields no denomination;
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and whosoeuer hath the habit of any one in deed and in truth, must of necessity haue the rest in some degree;
and whosoever hath the habit of any one in deed and in truth, must of necessity have the rest in Some degree;
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vertues, (excepting the intellectuall onely, which haue no such dependance nor connexion among themselues,) are linkt as in a chaine together;
Virtues, (excepting the intellectual only, which have no such dependence nor connexion among themselves,) Are linked as in a chain together;
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if you be owners of one, the rest will follow. To this practice of vertue, there are three sorts of vertues requisite:
if you be owners of one, the rest will follow. To this practice of virtue, there Are three sorts of Virtues requisite:
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all hauing, and keeping both their place and time, in a vertuous daughter, the eminency of some aboue others, breakes not the harmony:
all having, and keeping both their place and time, in a virtuous daughter, the eminency of Some above Others, breaks not the harmony:
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the first are intellectuall, and those either speculatiue, as knowledge to discerne, wisedome to direct, and vnderstanding to chuse, according to both:
the First Are intellectual, and those either speculative, as knowledge to discern, Wisdom to Direct, and understanding to choose, according to both:
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or practicall, as prudence which is actiue in electing, and Art, which is operatiue in performing the election, according to the rules of vertue.
or practical, as prudence which is active in electing, and Art, which is operative in performing the election, according to the rules of virtue.
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The second sort are vertues morall, such are Prouidence, or skill to giue good and wholesome counsell,
The second sort Are Virtues moral, such Are Providence, or skill to give good and wholesome counsel,
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when occasion is offered, to order all her affaires by the rule of right reason, to their proper ends,
when occasion is offered, to order all her affairs by the Rule of right reason, to their proper ends,
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for the benefit of humane societies: Iustice, by an vpright diuision, to giue to euery one their owne portion:
for the benefit of humane societies: justice, by an upright division, to give to every one their own portion:
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Temperance, consisting in a discret limitation of passion and affection, about words, dyet, apparell, and pleasure, that the fleshy part ouer-sway not reason:
Temperance, consisting in a discreet limitation of passion and affection, about words, diet, apparel, and pleasure, that the fleshy part oversway not reason:
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Fortitude and well-guided magnanimity, not against, but in defence of her husband, his person, goods,
Fortitude and well-guided magnanimity, not against, but in defence of her husband, his person, goods,
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and good name, boldly to resist all euill motions and temptations, with a constant opposition of carnall lusts, which fight against the soule.
and good name, boldly to resist all evil motions and temptations, with a constant opposition of carnal Lustiest, which fight against the soul.
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The third sort, are vertues Theologicall, such are those precious graces of Faith to apprehend, Hope, to hold fast,
The third sort, Are Virtues Theological, such Are those precious graces of Faith to apprehend, Hope, to hold fast,
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and Loue to glew her to the mysticall body of Christ; So that an vnderstanding, sober, godly woman, is the vertuous daughter here meant;
and Love to glew her to the mystical body of christ; So that an understanding, Sobrium, godly woman, is the virtuous daughter Here meant;
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to be iudicious, industrious, religious, in act & exercise, is to doe vertuously; many daughters haue been so, many haue done so, and this is matter of commendation.
to be judicious, Industria, religious, in act & exercise, is to do virtuously; many daughters have been so, many have done so, and this is matter of commendation.
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Men may esteeme thus of vertuous daughters in generall; it is not sufficient in a husband, without some speciall application:
Men may esteem thus of virtuous daughters in general; it is not sufficient in a husband, without Some special application:
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his owne, if she striue to doe her best, and be in any tolerable measure so qualified, must be preferd in his conceit, as most vertuous and best for him;
his own, if she strive to do her best, and be in any tolerable measure so qualified, must be preferred in his conceit, as most virtuous and best for him;
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such direction we haue from the comparison, which is my second part, and comes in the next place to be discust;
such direction we have from the comparison, which is my second part, and comes in the next place to be discussed;
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Though many daughters haue done vertuously, yet Thou excellest them all. A Commendation, it is something beyond comparison;
Though many daughters have done virtuously, yet Thou excellest them all. A Commendation, it is something beyond comparison;
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to excell any, yeelds matter of praise alwayes; to excell and passe all, affords matter of admiration;
to excel any, yields matter of praise always; to excel and pass all, affords matter of admiration;
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which shewes the power of true affection, to change in respect of it selfe, the nature of things,
which shows the power of true affection, to change in respect of it self, the nature of things,
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and to produce effects aboue reason: a hearty Louer can neuer be a sound Grammarian; Grammarians acknowledge and make vse of three degrees of comparison;
and to produce effects above reason: a hearty Lover can never be a found Grammarian; Grammarians acknowledge and make use of three Degrees of comparison;
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a true Louer admits no positiue, all his comparisons are superlatiue; he thinkes none so vertuous, none so sit for him, as his owne portion;
a true Lover admits no positive, all his comparisons Are superlative; he thinks none so virtuous, none so fit for him, as his own portion;
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and it is better, seeing the case thus stands, that all Grammarians should be angry with vs,
and it is better, seeing the case thus Stands, that all Grammarians should be angry with us,
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then one God offended by vs: whose will it is, as we see here, that one should be preferred to all.
then one God offended by us: whose will it is, as we see Here, that one should be preferred to all.
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Thou excellest all: Deliuered not absolutely, in regard of any one here meant, and pointed out in the Text, (though some might coniecturally appropriate it, to Bathsheba, or to the blessed Virgin Mary, ) neither is it to be vnderstood, Thou excellest all: Delivered not absolutely, in regard of any one Here meant, and pointed out in the Text, (though Some might conjecturally Appropriate it, to Bathsheba, or to the blessed Virgae Marry,) neither is it to be understood,
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as meant, or spoken of any, out of pride, vaine glory, flattery or a boasting humour, (it is vnlawfull for men so to praise or preferre their owne,) but respectiuely, with diuers limitations and so applyable to any:
as meant, or spoken of any, out of pride, vain glory, flattery or a boasting humour, (it is unlawful for men so to praise or prefer their own,) but respectively, with diverse limitations and so appliable to any:
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as first, in regard of qualification, such a one answering the description prefixt, is preferd to all that doe not, and are not so.
as First, in regard of qualification, such a one answering the description prefixed, is preferred to all that do not, and Are not so.
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Secondly, in regard of the husbands speciall notice and knowledge, many haue done vertuously, but thou in my iudgement and apprehension excellest.
Secondly, in regard of the Husbands special notice and knowledge, many have done virtuously, but thou in my judgement and apprehension excellest.
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Thirdly, in respect of his affection and liking, amongst many, none appeare to him so vertuous.
Thirdly, in respect of his affection and liking, among many, none appear to him so virtuous.
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Fourthly, in respect of his contentation with the endowments of his yokefellow, he is best pleased with her endeauours.
Fourthly, in respect of his contentation with the endowments of his yokefellow, he is best pleased with her endeavours.
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Fiftly, in regard of his resolution, vpon the former grounds, forsaking all, to cleaue vnto her, aboue all others;
Fifty, in regard of his resolution, upon the former grounds, forsaking all, to cleave unto her, above all Others;
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whosoeuer meets with a vertuous Daughter, thus qualified, is bound in conscience to thinke and say, To me thou excellest all.
whosoever meets with a virtuous Daughter, thus qualified, is bound in conscience to think and say, To me thou excellest all.
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The word signifies to ascend by climbing: The word signifies to ascend by climbing:
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as men in the field of warre doe aspire after honour, so women in the calme schoole of vertue, doe striue to goe higher, degree by degree, step after step;
as men in the field of war do aspire After honour, so women in the Cam school of virtue, do strive to go higher, degree by degree, step After step;
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yeelding vs many lessons worth our obseruation. First, that euery vertuous Daughter is humbly high-minded and holily-ambitious after the best things;
yielding us many Lessons worth our observation. First, that every virtuous Daughter is humbly High-minded and holily-ambitious After the best things;
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climbing to ascend, that they may excell in euery good worke: the Apostle doth elegantly expresse it of himselfe, which I may here apply vnto them;
climbing to ascend, that they may excel in every good work: the Apostle does elegantly express it of himself, which I may Here apply unto them;
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they count not themselues to haue apprehended, but this one thing they doe, forgetting those things which are behind, they count not themselves to have apprehended, but this one thing they do, forgetting those things which Are behind,
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and reaching forth vnto those things which are before;
and reaching forth unto those things which Are before;
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they presse towards the marke, for the price of the high calling of God, in Christ Iesus: it is the property of a disposition basely seruill, alwayes to looke downewards,
they press towards the mark, for the price of the high calling of God, in christ Iesus: it is the property of a disposition basely servile, always to look downwards,
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and to thinke it selfe high enough, before there be any beginning to ascend;
and to think it self high enough, before there be any beginning to ascend;
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whence it comes to passe, that many conclude they can doe nothing, because they dare not patiently thinke of the difficulty of doing;
whence it comes to pass, that many conclude they can do nothing, Because they Dare not patiently think of the difficulty of doing;
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iudging sinfull sluggishnesse, to be contented humility; when noble spirits aspire daily after high and difficult things inossensiuely.
judging sinful sluggishness, to be contented humility; when noble spirits aspire daily After high and difficult things inossensiuely.
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Secondly, that the way of vertue is the way to honour and preferment, in the loue of God, and opinion of good men:
Secondly, that the Way of virtue is the Way to honour and preferment, in the love of God, and opinion of good men:
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in Rome there was no comming to the Temple of honour, but by, and thorow the Temple of vertue:
in Room there was no coming to the Temple of honour, but by, and thorough the Temple of virtue:
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though it be narrow, yet it is an infaillible way:
though it be narrow, yet it is an infallible Way:
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whosoeuer climbes in by the windowes, as into the Church, so vnto honour, is a theefe and a robber;
whosoever climbs in by the windows, as into the Church, so unto honour, is a thief and a robber;
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by treading vpon the pins of an vnlawfull ladder, men and women may ascend, not excell;
by treading upon the pins of an unlawful ladder, men and women may ascend, not excel;
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either by the mist of deserued censure, they are couered, and so not regarded, or else through the suddainesse of a shamefull fall, they haue no leisure to embrace their seeming happines;
either by the missed of deserved censure, they Are covered, and so not regarded, or Else through the suddainesse of a shameful fallen, they have no leisure to embrace their seeming happiness;
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when vertue aduancing any, like the radiant Sunne expels all cloudes, and makes them shine in the fulnesse of strength;
when virtue advancing any, like the radiant Sun expels all Clouds, and makes them shine in the fullness of strength;
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obserue and see, whether such as went in any other path, did euer finally prosper? When women rise by falling, men by fawning and flattery, paying money, in stead of practising vertue, the higher they goe, the rarther will their infamy fly abroad;
observe and see, whither such as went in any other path, did ever finally prosper? When women rise by falling, men by fawning and flattery, paying money, in stead of practising virtue, the higher they go, the rarther will their infamy fly abroad;
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onely vertue leades to true honour.
only virtue leads to true honour.
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Thirdly, that vertuous daughters hauing once begun, neuer leaue good and godly courses, till they haue perfected their vertues by action:
Thirdly, that virtuous daughters having once begun, never leave good and godly courses, till they have perfected their Virtues by actium:
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she that lookes backe, is not sit for the Kingdome of heauen; remember Lots wife: it is a miserable thing to haue beene happy;
she that looks back, is not fit for the Kingdom of heaven; Remember Lots wife: it is a miserable thing to have been happy;
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when that may be verified of them which the Apostle speakes of his Galatians, Yee did run well:
when that may be verified of them which the Apostle speaks of his Galatians, Ye did run well:
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yee were vertuous, chaste, sober, religious: But, &c. Goodnesse is discerned and commended by continuance; either resolue to goe on, or begin not;
ye were virtuous, chaste, Sobrium, religious: But, etc. goodness is discerned and commended by Continuance; either resolve to go on, or begin not;
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climbing is painefull, yet men vsually desist not; till they attaine the top, and end of their desires;
climbing is painful, yet men usually desist not; till they attain the top, and end of their Desires;
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especially if their aime be at such fruits, flowres, & showes, as are in this eminent Garden of vertue;
especially if their aim be At such fruits, flowers, & shows, as Are in this eminent Garden of virtue;
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good women are no lesse valiant, with vnwearied patience, to vndergoe the heat of the day, knowing they shall not be depriued of their hope;
good women Are no less valiant, with unwearied patience, to undergo the heat of the day, knowing they shall not be deprived of their hope;
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their labour cannot be vaine in the Lord: perseuerance vnto death, brings a Crowne of life.
their labour cannot be vain in the Lord: perseverance unto death, brings a Crown of life.
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Fourthly, that such vertuous women must not want encouragement by commendation:
Fourthly, that such virtuous women must not want encouragement by commendation:
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giue them the fruit of their hands, let their owne works praise them in the gates;
give them the fruit of their hands, let their own works praise them in the gates;
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Many daughters haue done vertuously, &c. There was a feast ordained and kept in Rome, called, Matronalia, in honour of those women, which procured a peace betweene the Sabines and the Romanes; with diuers priuiledges annexed vnto it, Many daughters have done virtuously, etc. There was a feast ordained and kept in Room, called, Matronalia, in honour of those women, which procured a peace between the Sabines and the Romans; with diverse privileges annexed unto it,
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as to giue them place in all publike assemblies, to speake no dishonest words, nor doe any vnseemely thing before them;
as to give them place in all public assemblies, to speak no dishonest words, nor doe any unseemly thing before them;
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it is a sin to be silent in their praise, that deserue it, prouided it be done iustly, seasonably, & discreetly:
it is a since to be silent in their praise, that deserve it, provided it be done justly, seasonably, & discreetly:
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I would not wish men to dawbe ouer rotten posts with deceitfull colours, to burden vicious women (their owne wiues,) with vndeserued praises; nothing more foolish and ridiculous:
I would not wish men to daub over rotten posts with deceitful colours, to burden vicious women (their own wives,) with undeserved praises; nothing more foolish and ridiculous:
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I would not haue men make their wiues, though good and vertuous, the ordinary subiect of their talke, in all places and company;
I would not have men make their wives, though good and virtuous, the ordinary Subject of their talk, in all places and company;
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no custome more vnseemely, if not dangerous;
no custom more unseemly, if not dangerous;
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but when conuenient occasion is offered, to speake the truth of them, for the glory of God, manifestation of their comfort,
but when convenient occasion is offered, to speak the truth of them, for the glory of God, manifestation of their Comfort,
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and excitation of others, by such good example. Fiftly, that vnderstanding husbands, are best pleased with the vertuous actions of their owne partners:
and excitation of Others, by such good Exampl. Fifty, that understanding Husbands, Are best pleased with the virtuous actions of their own partners:
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many haue done vertuously, but thou to me, in my eye and iudgement excellest all; A duty I confesse, easier to thinke, and speake of, then to performe:
many have done virtuously, but thou to me, in my eye and judgement excellest all; A duty I confess, Easier to think, and speak of, then to perform:
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an impure, adulterous heart, thinkes directly the contrary, that any mans wise his better th•n is owne;
an impure, adulterous heart, thinks directly the contrary, that any men wise his better th•n is own;
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Satan casts many rubs in the way, shewing men through a deceitfull glasse, and saying, See, and obserue in such a one, handsomnesse, beauty, wit, diligence, farre excelling thine;
Satan Cast many rubs in the Way, showing men through a deceitful glass, and saying, See, and observe in such a one, handsomeness, beauty, wit, diligence, Far excelling thine;
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enioy her at least in desire; and preuailing passion, yeelding to this temptation, blinds iudgement;
enjoy her At least in desire; and prevailing passion, yielding to this temptation, blinds judgement;
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so that many there are, who haue and doe deeme their owne choise worst of all, nothing pleases, that passes from them, no, not when it is the same, which they approue and admire in others:
so that many there Are, who have and do deem their own choice worst of all, nothing Pleases, that passes from them, no, not when it is the same, which they approve and admire in Others:
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therefore the vnderstanding must be conuinc't, the heart seasoned with grace, the eye emptied of adultery,
Therefore the understanding must be convinced, the heart seasoned with grace, the eye emptied of adultery,
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and the mind freed from the restlesse motion, and perturbation following desire of change, before any can say truly of his owne vertuous second, Thou excellest all. Take Solomons counsell;
and the mind freed from the restless motion, and perturbation following desire of change, before any can say truly of his own virtuous second, Thou excellest all. Take Solomons counsel;
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drinke waters out of thine owne Cisterne, and running waters out of thine owne Well, let thy Fountaine be blessed, drink waters out of thine own Cistern, and running waters out of thine own Well, let thy Fountain be blessed,
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and reioyce with the wise of thy youth; let her be as the louing Hind, and pleasant Roe;
and rejoice with the wise of thy youth; let her be as the loving Hind, and pleasant Roe;
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let her brest satisfie thee at all times, and be thou rauisht alwayes with her loue;
let her breast satisfy thee At all times, and be thou ravished always with her love;
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giue affection leaue here to extend her selfe something beyond truth, either there is no way to erre,
give affection leave Here to extend her self something beyond truth, either there is no Way to err,
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or no danger in erring this way. To wind vp both, the Commendation, and Comparison on one bottome;
or no danger in erring this Way. To wind up both, the Commendation, and Comparison on one bottom;
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I shall conclude all with the time, in certaine specialties, by way of application.
I shall conclude all with the time, in certain specialties, by Way of application.
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The whole may serue to informe vs, first, that men should be experienst, able to discerne good from euill, vertuous from vicious women,
The Whole may serve to inform us, First, that men should be experienced, able to discern good from evil, virtuous from vicious women,
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before they make choyse of a wife, that men so soon as they are married, should be able to commend good wines, is exprest in the Text ▪ that they should be as able to condemne the euill and vicious, is necessarily implyed;
before they make choice of a wife, that men so soon as they Are married, should be able to commend good wines, is expressed in the Text ▪ that they should be as able to condemn the evil and vicious, is necessarily employed;
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none can commend a good one, but he that knowes a bad;
none can commend a good one, but he that knows a bad;
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and can discerne thorow the vaile of hypocrisie & maske of dissimulation, lest one be mistaken for the other, vertue vnderualewed, and vice approued;
and can discern thorough the veil of hypocrisy & mask of dissimulation, lest one be mistaken for the other, virtue undervalved, and vice approved;
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such euents are common, where experience is wanting:
such events Are Common, where experience is wanting:
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hence it is, many marry they know not what, and may amend their choice, they know not when:
hence it is, many marry they know not what, and may amend their choice, they know not when:
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When Cesar was to passe Rubicon against Pompey, he left the land with this resolution, as I remember, That a man could be vndone but once;
When Cesar was to pass Rubicon against Pompey, he left the land with this resolution, as I Remember, That a man could be undone but once;
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As it is in the gouernment of a Common weale, or in the ordering of an Army, a Commander can erre but once, (which is a miserable happinesse,) ouerthrow and ruine following so close, he cannot haue leisure to be twice faulty.
As it is in the government of a Common weal, or in the ordering of an Army, a Commander can err but once, (which is a miserable happiness,) overthrow and ruin following so close, he cannot have leisure to be twice faulty.
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So oftentimes it fals out in the choyce of a wife, men haue not leaue to change often, one blest or crost, euer so, during life:
So oftentimes it falls out in the choice of a wife, men have not leave to change often, one blessed or crossed, ever so, during life:
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it is a practice dangerous & intolerable in a well-gouerned State, to force an vnion betweene young yeeres;
it is a practice dangerous & intolerable in a well-governed State, to force an Union between young Years;
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where there is no actuall power to chuse, nor iudgement to discerne;
where there is no actual power to choose, nor judgement to discern;
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common reason tels vs, we should be long in doing that, which can but once be done,
Common reason tells us, we should be long in doing that, which can but once be done,
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lest after we vainely wish it were to doe againe: beaduised, it is a long bargaine; rash aduentures yeeld little gaine.
lest After we vainly wish it were to do again: beaduised, it is a long bargain; rash adventures yield little gain.
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Secondly, we are further informed, that vertue is the chiefest flowre in A good wiues garden: for this she is commended, preferd for this;
Secondly, we Are further informed, that virtue is the chiefest flower in A good wives garden: for this she is commended, preferred for this;
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riches, beauty, parentage, fauour, and proportion grow in lower rankes, and serue to adorne the borders; the heart is vertues place;
riches, beauty, parentage, favour, and proportion grow in lower ranks, and serve to adorn the borders; the heart is Virtues place;
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which showes it selfe to be aliue, by the present fruits of vertuous actions; none haue chosen well, who haue preferd any thing to this, in their choyce:
which shows it self to be alive, by the present fruits of virtuous actions; none have chosen well, who have preferred any thing to this, in their choice:
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looke first on beauty, and you buy a Picture; looke first on riches, and you make a purchase;
look First on beauty, and you buy a Picture; look First on riches, and you make a purchase;
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looke first on parentage, & you match with a multitude at one time;
look First on parentage, & you match with a multitude At one time;
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but looke first on vertue, and it is a marriage indeed, two made one by a mysticall vnion, representing that betweene Christ and his Church:
but look First on virtue, and it is a marriage indeed, two made one by a mystical Union, representing that between christ and his Church:
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the Law may tye two together, that meet vpon sinister ends, vertue onely vnites them; therefore this is most excellent and praise-worthy; the Law may tie two together, that meet upon sinister ends, virtue only unites them; Therefore this is most excellent and praiseworthy;
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all other flowres dye in Winter, this flourishes most in old age; others droupe vnder the stormy blasts of hoary Autumne, while this enioyes a perpetuall Spring.
all other flowers die in Winter, this flourishes most in old age; Others droop under the stormy blasts of hoary Autumn, while this enjoys a perpetual Spring.
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Thirdly, we are hence informed that wiues should therefore striue to excell one another in vertue chiefly:
Thirdly, we Are hence informed that wives should Therefore strive to excel one Another in virtue chiefly:
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Licurgus made the Lacedemonians equall in liuings and riches: his reason was, that they might striue to excell one another in vertue onely: Licurgus made the Lacedaemonians equal in livings and riches: his reason was, that they might strive to excel one Another in virtue only:
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I seeke not such a Law, supposing equality of desire this way, may well stand with inequality of condition:
I seek not such a Law, supposing equality of desire this Way, may well stand with inequality of condition:
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the excellency of riches and pouerty consisting in this ability, through a vertuous disposition, to make a right vse of either:
the excellency of riches and poverty consisting in this ability, through a virtuous disposition, to make a right use of either:
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we see many contend for superiority in place, who shall stand, sit, and goe before;
we see many contend for superiority in place, who shall stand, fit, and go before;
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we may obserue women striue with their neighbours, who shall excell in decking and trimming their bodies, adorning and setting forth their houses, following new fashions,
we may observe women strive with their neighbours, who shall excel in decking and trimming their bodies, adorning and setting forth their houses, following new fashions,
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and out-stripping one another in excessiue feasting:
and outstripping one Another in excessive feasting:
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euident signes of great lightnesse, to wrestle about, or deeme themselues the better, for any of these trifles:
evident Signs of great lightness, to wrestle about, or deem themselves the better, for any of these trifles:
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emulation onely in the race of vertue, is worth commendation;
emulation only in the raze of virtue, is worth commendation;
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Couet earnestly after the best things, saith the Apostle, Who shall be most rich in grace;
Covet earnestly After the best things, Says the Apostle, Who shall be most rich in grace;
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most zealous and forward in good duties;
most zealous and forward in good duties;
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who shall excell most in the vertues of humility, temperance, chastity, modesty, prouidence, charity, &c. such couetousnesse is commendable, such contention the issue of sinlesse-ambition:
who shall excel most in the Virtues of humility, temperance, chastity, modesty, providence, charity, etc. such covetousness is commendable, such contention the issue of sinlesse-ambition:
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let all care giue place to this, all strife be turned into this, how you may excell one another in vertue,
let all care give place to this, all strife be turned into this, how you may excel one Another in virtue,
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so shall loue regaine her ancient soueraignety amongst neighbous, in spight of enuy.
so shall love regain her ancient sovereignty among neighbours, in spite of envy.
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Fourthly, we may hence learne, that married persons should conster the actions one of another in the best sence;
Fourthly, we may hence Learn, that married Persons should construe the actions one of Another in the best sense;
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to say, and thinke, (if it be true in any tolerable manner,) their owne choyce excels all others:
to say, and think, (if it be true in any tolerable manner,) their own choice excels all Others:
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and that first, in token of their submission to Gods disposition, who ordaines meet matches, allotting to euery body his owne ribbe:
and that First, in token of their submission to God's disposition, who ordains meet Matches, allotting to every body his own rib:
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secondly, to manifest their contentation with their portion, when they can say heartily, their lot is fallen out vnto them in a good ground:
secondly, to manifest their contentation with their portion, when they can say heartily, their lot is fallen out unto them in a good ground:
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thirdly, for a testimony of the truth of their affection each to other;
Thirdly, for a testimony of the truth of their affection each to other;
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it is one property of loue, to couer a multitude of infirmities, and sometimes to iudge that excellent, which is but weakely good;
it is one property of love, to cover a multitude of infirmities, and sometime to judge that excellent, which is but weakly good;
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wiues passing by their husbands faults, husbands pardoning their wiues failings, that so a good opinion may be still kept warme in the lap of mutuall affection.
wives passing by their Husbands Faults, Husbands pardoning their wives failings, that so a good opinion may be still kept warm in the lap of mutual affection.
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First, the husband must thus thinke of his wife, and seasonably expresse it, for a comfort to her against all her paines and trouble in child-birth,
First, the husband must thus think of his wife, and seasonably express it, for a Comfort to her against all her pains and trouble in childbirth,
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and family affaires, as also to encourage her continuance. Though many daughters haue beene vertuous, yet none so sit for me, thou excellest all.
and family affairs, as also to encourage her Continuance. Though many daughters have been virtuous, yet none so fit for me, thou excellest all.
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And to that end it is required she be, first, religious, a profest seruant of Christ, going and drawing others with her in the way to heauen;
And to that end it is required she be, First, religious, a professed servant of christ, going and drawing Others with her in the Way to heaven;
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for how can such be said to excell amongst men, who are so farre from this spirituall exercise, of climbing Iacobs Ladder, that they neuer yet lookt vp towards heauen, with any settled purpose to goe thither? vnder this I comprize piety, charity,
for how can such be said to excel among men, who Are so Far from this spiritual exercise, of climbing Iacobs Ladder, that they never yet looked up towards heaven, with any settled purpose to go thither? under this I comprise piety, charity,
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& sobriety, in words, food rayment, pleasure, &c. secondly, that she be ossicious, a builder together with her husband;
& sobriety, in words, food raiment, pleasure, etc. secondly, that she be ossicious, a builder together with her husband;
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readie and willing, both in regard of earth and heauen, body and soule;
ready and willing, both in regard of earth and heaven, body and soul;
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vnder this, she is enioyned to be louing, obedient, helpfull in all good things, to the vttermost of her power;
under this, she is enjoined to be loving, obedient, helpful in all good things, to the uttermost of her power;
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Let such a husband so inricht, remember to be thankefull vnto God, who hath done more for him then parents, his purse,
Let such a husband so enriched, Remember to be thankful unto God, who hath done more for him then Parents, his purse,
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or all the world could doe;
or all the world could do;
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good seruants are a blessing, good children a greater, but a good wife best of all.
good Servants Are a blessing, good children a greater, but a good wife best of all.
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Some may reply here, and demand, How can we say, as you teach, without sinne,
some may reply Here, and demand, How can we say, as you teach, without sin,
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when we see and feele the contrary? I answere, first, it may be so, many daughters haue beene vicious, yours worst of all;
when we see and feel the contrary? I answer, First, it may be so, many daughters have been vicious, yours worst of all;
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naturally women are wauering, weake, vnwise, sight, credulous, newes, louers, giuen to lies: Many haue beene and are irreligious, enemies to profession in the powet thereof;
naturally women Are wavering, weak, unwise, sighed, credulous, news, lovers, given to lies: Many have been and Are irreligious, enemies to profession in the Power thereof;
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Many are giuen to pride, idlenesse, wantonnesse, drunkennesse;
Many Are given to pride, idleness, wantonness, Drunkenness;
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witnesse those conceited conditionall Lawes, attributed to Zaleucus the Locrian, restraining women, that none should be attended with more then one maid in the street, except when she was drunke;
witness those conceited conditional Laws, attributed to Zaleucus the Locrian, restraining women, that none should be attended with more then one maid in the street, except when she was drunk;
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that none should goe out of the City in the night, except she went to commit adultery,
that none should go out of the city in the night, except she went to commit adultery,
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and that none should weare gold or embrodred apparell, except when she purposed to manifest herselfe to be a common strumpet.
and that none should wear gold or embroidered apparel, except when she purposed to manifest herself to be a Common strumpet.
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Many are giuen to lying, swearing, cursing, brawling, and fighting, like deuils incarnate, (such ribbes are Satans shaftes, taken from the sides, to be shot against the heart of man to vexe him,
Many Are given to lying, swearing, cursing, brawling, and fighting, like Devils incarnate, (such ribs Are Satan shafts, taken from the sides, to be shot against the heart of man to vex him,
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and to be as rottennesse in his bones) and yours it may be for want of grace, are worst of all:
and to be as rottenness in his bones) and yours it may be for want of grace, Are worst of all:
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of such neuer thinke nor say, that they excell in vertue, it is no part of the Doctrine here taught, but the contrary;
of such never think nor say, that they excel in virtue, it is no part of the Doctrine Here taught, but the contrary;
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women must doe things praise-worthy, that will be praised. Secondly, blame your owne choyce;
women must do things praiseworthy, that will be praised. Secondly, blame your own choice;
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beauty, or riches was the Starre that ledde you, how could you escape shippe-wracke? you sought not for a vertuous mate, no maruell if you found her not: but she was once better: take heede then;
beauty, or riches was the Star that led you, how could you escape shipwreck? you sought not for a virtuous mate, no marvel if you found her not: but she was once better: take heed then;
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some vntoward behauiour in you, may occasion those vnruly passions in her:
Some untoward behaviour in you, may occasion those unruly passion in her:
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a wife is like a shippe, well steered, she goes smooth, if otherwayes, she be guided by an vn-skilfull hand, she turnes and tumbles would make one sicke to see her:
a wife is like a ship, well steered, she Goes smooth, if otherways, she be guided by an unskilful hand, she turns and tumbles would make one sick to see her:
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how-euer, know it is a burden laid on you by the Lord, to chastise your former folly, trye your patience, or to exercise your skill.
however, know it is a burden laid on you by the Lord, to chastise your former folly, try your patience, or to exercise your skill.
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Thirdly, suppose many failings in your wiues, yet if there be a will to doe well, (a wise man may easily discerne betweene habituall wickednesse,
Thirdly, suppose many failings in your wives, yet if there be a will to do well, (a wise man may Easily discern between habitual wickedness,
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and intermissiue frailties,) deale with them as you would God should deale with you, Accept the will For the deed:
and intermissive frailties,) deal with them as you would God should deal with you, Accept the will For the deed:
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Suffering, is the way to victory;
Suffering, is the Way to victory;
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to yeeld vnto them in some things, is a meanes to make them more obedient in all.
to yield unto them in Some things, is a means to make them more obedient in all.
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Secondly, the wife must haue the same conceit of her husband, else the Ring goes not round.
Secondly, the wife must have the same conceit of her husband, Else the Ring Goes not round.
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Though many sonnes haue done vertuously, thou to me excellest them all:
Though many Sons have done virtuously, thou to me excellest them all:
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and to that end, hee must bee, first, iudicious, a man of vnderstanding, able to manage the affaires of his generall, and particular calling;
and to that end, he must be, First, judicious, a man of understanding, able to manage the affairs of his general, and particular calling;
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vnder this I containe wisedome, knowledge, experience, sobriety, Christian care, to prouide for his charge, &c. want of discretion accidentally begets contempt. under this I contain Wisdom, knowledge, experience, sobriety, Christian care, to provide for his charge, etc. want of discretion accidentally begets contempt.
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Secondly, he must be courteous in his behauiour towards her, (a churlish Nabal can hardly be brought within the compasse of this round,) good words, Secondly, he must be courteous in his behaviour towards her, (a churlish Nabal can hardly be brought within the compass of this round,) good words,
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and lookes, giue women great content, especially from those they loue: I would not haue men so soft and sillie, as to be displeased with nothing,
and looks, give women great content, especially from those they love: I would not have men so soft and silly, as to be displeased with nothing,
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neither to be so hot, and hasty, as to bee angry with euery thing; there is a golden meane:
neither to be so hight, and hasty, as to be angry with every thing; there is a golden mean:
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and vnder this I place patience, bounty, familiarity, like that of Isaak with Rebekiah, encouragement in good and defence of her person, and name against all others:
and under this I place patience, bounty, familiarity, like that of Isaac with Rebekiah, encouragement in good and defence of her person, and name against all Others:
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Let such a wife so enricht, remember to pay the debt shee owes vnto God, of praise and thankes;
Let such a wife so enriched, Remember to pay the debt she owes unto God, of praise and thanks;
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is not such a husband better vnto her then ten sons?
is not such a husband better unto her then ten Sons?
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But alas, I am so matcht as neuer woman was, many husbands haue beene vicious, mine worst of all? I answere,
But alas, I am so matched as never woman was, many Husbands have been vicious, mine worst of all? I answer,
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First, it may be so in your conceit onely, want of affection with desire of change, may mislead iudgement:
First, it may be so in your conceit only, want of affection with desire of change, may mislead judgement:
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Secondly, say it be so indeed, hee runnes abroad, frequents Tauernes and Ale-houses, mis-pends his time and meanes in gaming, &c. take-heede you bee no cause thereof;
Secondly, say it be so indeed, he runs abroad, frequents Taverns and Alehouses, mis-pends his time and means in gaming, etc. Take heed you be no cause thereof;
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Many are so light-heeled, and nimble-tongued, their husbands haue no delight to stay within.
Many Are so light-heeled, and nimble-tongued, their Husbands have no delight to stay within.
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Thirdly, how-euer it be, prayers and teares will proue your best weapons, with a patient expectation of his reformation, knowing it to be the iust hand of God,
Thirdly, however it be, Prayers and tears will prove your best weapons, with a patient expectation of his Reformation, knowing it to be the just hand of God,
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for your youthfull wantonnesse and neglect of his seruice: the best counsell I know to giue you, is, Please him, and Pray for him. Lastly, be you all aduised;
for your youthful wantonness and neglect of his service: the best counsel I know to give you, is, Please him, and Pray for him. Lastly, be you all advised;
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if married, to examine your condition for a perfect vnion is attended with this opinion; if vnmarried, resolue to match with none, except you bee thus perswaded of them:
if married, to examine your condition for a perfect Union is attended with this opinion; if unmarried, resolve to match with none, except you be thus persuaded of them:
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resist Satans suggestions, all carnall motions, whereby many vntoward marriages are made amongst vs, that you may weare out this conceit each of other as your Wedding-ring.
resist Satan suggestions, all carnal motions, whereby many untoward marriages Are made among us, that you may wear out this conceit each of other as your Wedding-ring.
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The benefits following, which may moue you to put it on, are many.
The benefits following, which may move you to put it on, Are many.
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First, all harsh conceits are hereby preuented or remoued, what is done or spoken, shall be well taken;
First, all harsh conceits Are hereby prevented or removed, what is done or spoken, shall be well taken;
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one weyghing still the workes of the other, in the ballance of good-will, either finds none,
one weighing still the works of the other, in the balance of goodwill, either finds none,
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or freely pardons the want of weight. Secondly, no strife can be raised betweene you, which is not soone appeased;
or freely Pardons the want of weight. Secondly, no strife can be raised between you, which is not soon appeased;
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passion and suspition may preuaile so farre, as to darken, but shall neuer liue so long,
passion and suspicion may prevail so Far, as to darken, but shall never live so long,
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as to put out the eye of affection:
as to put out the eye of affection:
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their iarres are attended with words, (loue offended cannot long be silent,) words beget lookes,
their jars Are attended with words, (love offended cannot long be silent,) words beget looks,
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and lookes are followed with smiles, so the storme is layd. Thirdly, good example is giuen, to children, seruants, neighbours, and to the Church of God:
and looks Are followed with smiles, so the storm is laid. Thirdly, good Exampl is given, to children, Servants, neighbours, and to the Church of God:
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O, how pleasant a thing is it, to see man and wife to spend their dayes in perfect amity? one bearing, the other forbearing, both studying to giue content:
Oh, how pleasant a thing is it, to see man and wife to spend their days in perfect amity? one bearing, the other forbearing, both studying to give content:
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so that other may see that happinesse which they cannot attaine, and be driuen to admiration, though not to imitation.
so that other may see that happiness which they cannot attain, and be driven to admiration, though not to imitation.
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Fourthly, hearty loue shall be maintained and encreased daily, so that you will neuer desire to change, hearts nor hands, with any other;
Fourthly, hearty love shall be maintained and increased daily, so that you will never desire to change, hearts nor hands, with any other;
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the longer you liue, the more louing you will be, such vertue there is in this Wedding-ring: pray you may find it;
the longer you live, the more loving you will be, such virtue there is in this Wedding-ring: pray you may find it;
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endeauour to weare it, resolue to liue and dye with it, that men may after fixe it as an Epitaph on your tombes, to be seene and read of all with iust applause.
endeavour to wear it, resolve to live and die with it, that men may After fix it as an Epitaph on your tombs, to be seen and read of all with just applause.
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I end with prayer for you both:
I end with prayer for you both:
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the Lord guide you with his Spirit, season your hearts with his grace, and make you truly vertuous, that as Isaak and Rebekah, Iacob and Rahel, you may build vp the house of your fathers, liue peaceably, and dye comfortably;
the Lord guide you with his Spirit, season your hearts with his grace, and make you truly virtuous, that as Isaac and Rebekah, Iacob and Rachel, you may built up the house of your Father's, live peaceably, and die comfortably;
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that so this which hath beene spoken for you on the day of your meeting, may be verified of you,
that so this which hath been spoken for you on the day of your meeting, may be verified of you,
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after the day of your parting. Many sons and daughters haue done vertuously, but you haue endeauoured to excell them all.
After the day of your parting. Many Sons and daughters have done virtuously, but you have endeavoured to excel them all.
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To God the Father, God the Sonne, and God the holy Ghost, be giuen all honour and glory, now and for euer. Soli Deo gloria. FINIS.
To God the Father, God the Son, and God the holy Ghost, be given all honour and glory, now and for ever. Soli God gloria. FINIS.
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