the greatest of the ancient Prophets (most in favour, and (as it were) most intimate with God:) 'Tis also remarkable for the form and matter thereof, both affording much usefull instruction.
the greatest of the ancient prophets (most in favour, and (as it were) most intimate with God:) It's also remarkable for the from and matter thereof, both affording much useful instruction.
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In the midst of all the Splendour and Pomp of all the stir and tumult about him he observes the frailty of humane condition, he discerns the Providence of God justly ordering all;
In the midst of all the Splendour and Pomp of all the stir and tumult about him he observes the frailty of humane condition, he discerns the Providence of God justly ordering all;
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this he does not onely in way of wise consideration, but of serious devotion, moulding his observations into pious acknowledgments, and earnest Prayers to God;
this he does not only in Way of wise consideration, but of serious devotion, moulding his observations into pious acknowledgments, and earnest Prayers to God;
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and much Business) to find opportunities of withdrawing their thoughts from those things, which commonly amuse them (the Cares, the Glories, the Pleasures of this World) and fixing them upon matters more improvable to devotion;
and much Business) to find opportunities of withdrawing their thoughts from those things, which commonly amuse them (the Cares, the Glories, the Pleasures of this World) and fixing them upon matters more improvable to devotion;
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Concerning the drift of which place, as well as of this here, it were obvious to conceive, that both these Prophets do request of God, that he would discover to them the definite term of their life (which by his decree he had fixed,
Concerning the drift of which place, as well as of this Here, it were obvious to conceive, that both these prophets do request of God, that he would discover to them the definite term of their life (which by his Decree he had fixed,
concerning which we have these words in Job, Seeing mais days are determined, the number of his months are with thee, thou hast appointed his bounds, that he cannot pass) we might, I say, at first hearing be apt to imagine, that their Prayer unto God is, (for the comfort of their mind burthened with afflictions,
Concerning which we have these words in Job, Seeing mais days Are determined, the number of his months Are with thee, thou hast appointed his bounds, that he cannot pass) we might, I say, At First hearing be apt to imagine, that their Prayer unto God is, (for the Comfort of their mind burdened with afflictions,
but shall defer so much to their judgment, as to suppose that the numbring of our days (according to their sense) doth here onely imply a confused indefinite computation of our days number,
but shall defer so much to their judgement, as to suppose that the numbering of our days (according to their sense) does Here only imply a confused indefinite computation of our days number,
such as, upon which it may appear, that necessarily our life cannot be long (not according to the accompt mentioned in this Psalm (the same with that of Solon, in Herodotus) above seventy or eighty Years, especially as to purposes of health, strength, content) will probably by reason of various accidents, to which it is exposed, be much shorter (seven or ten Years according to a moderate esteem) may possibly, from surprises undiscoverable, be very near to its period;
such as, upon which it may appear, that necessarily our life cannot be long (not according to the account mentioned in this Psalm (the same with that of Solon, in Herodotus) above seventy or eighty years, especially as to Purposes of health, strength, content) will probably by reason of various accidents, to which it is exposed, be much shorter (seven or ten years according to a moderate esteem) may possibly, from surprises undiscoverable, be very near to its Period;
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by few instants removed from death (a Year, a Month, a Day, it may be somewhat less.) This I shall allow to be the Arithmetick that Moses here desires to learn;
by few instants removed from death (a Year, a Monn, a Day, it may be somewhat less.) This I shall allow to be the Arithmetic that Moses Here Desires to Learn;
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whence it doth follow that teaching (or making to know, so it is in the Hebrew) doth import here (as it doth other-where frequently in Scripture) God's affording the Grace to know practically,
whence it does follow that teaching (or making to know, so it is in the Hebrew) does import Here (as it does otherwhere frequently in Scripture) God's affording the Grace to know practically,
or with serious regard to consider this state and measure of our life (for in speculation no Man can be ignorant of humane lifes brevity and uncertainty;
or with serious regard to Consider this state and measure of our life (for in speculation no Man can be ignorant of humane life's brevity and uncertainty;
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but most Men are so negligent and stupid, as not to regard it sufficiently, not to employ this knowledge to any good purpose.) This Interpretation I chuse, being in it self plausible enough,
but most Men Are so negligent and stupid, as not to regard it sufficiently, not to employ this knowledge to any good purpose.) This Interpretation I choose, being in it self plausible enough,
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the subject whereof briefly will be this, that the consideration of our lives certain and necessary brevity and frailty, is a mean proper and apt to dispose us toward the wise conduct of our remaining life;
the Subject whereof briefly will be this, that the consideration of our lives certain and necessary brevity and frailty, is a mean proper and apt to dispose us towards the wise conduct of our remaining life;
The word also comprehends all the consequences and adjuncts of such wisdom (for so commonly such words are wont by way of metonymie to denote, together with the things primarily signified, all that naturally flow from or that usually are conjoined with them) in brief (to cease from more explaining that, which is in it self conspicuous enough) I so understand the Text,
The word also comprehends all the consequences and adjuncts of such Wisdom (for so commonly such words Are wont by Way of metonymy to denote, together with the things primarily signified, all that naturally flow from or that usually Are conjoined with them) in brief (to cease from more explaining that, which is in it self conspicuous enough) I so understand the Text,
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but passing over all the rest, I shall onely insist upon that one point, which I before intimated, viz. that the serious consideration of the shortness and frailty of our life is a proper instrument conducible to the bringing our hearts to Wisdom, to the making us to discern, attend unto, embrace and prosecute such things as are truly best for us;
but passing over all the rest, I shall only insist upon that one point, which I before intimated, viz. that the serious consideration of the shortness and frailty of our life is a proper Instrument conducible to the bringing our hearts to Wisdom, to the making us to discern, attend unto, embrace and prosecute such things as Are truly best for us;
that it is available to the prudent conduct and management of our life; the truth of which proposition is grounded upon the divine Prophet his opinion:
that it is available to the prudent conduct and management of our life; the truth of which proposition is grounded upon the divine Prophet his opinion:
the former, according to the degree of their appearance so to us (that is, according to our estimation of them) we naturally love, delight in, desire and pursue;
the former, according to the degree of their appearance so to us (that is, according to our estimation of them) we naturally love, delight in, desire and pursue;
Our Actions therefore being all thus directed and grounded, to esteem things aright both in kind and degree (NONLATINALPHABET, to assign every thing its due price, as Epictetus speaks;
Our Actions Therefore being all thus directed and grounded, to esteem things aright both in kind and degree (, to assign every thing its due price, as Epictetus speaks;
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or a Gilly-flower? 'tis not because those are more serviceable, more beautifull, more gratefull to our senses than these (it is plainly otherwise) but because these are brittle and fading, those solid and permanent;
or a Gillyflower? it's not Because those Are more serviceable, more beautiful, more grateful to our Senses than these (it is plainly otherwise) but Because these Are brittle and fading, those solid and permanent;
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In general, and in the lump concerning them all St. Paul tells us, that NONLATINALPHABET, the shape or fashion (all that is apparent or sensible) in this present world doth flit,
In general, and in the lump Concerning them all Saint Paul tells us, that, the shape or fashion (all that is apparent or sensible) in this present world does flit,
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Imagine a man therefore possessed of all worldly goods, arm'd with power, flourishing in credit, flowing with plenty, swimming in all delight (such as were sometime Priamus, Polycrates, Croesus, Pompey) yet since he is withall supposed a man and mortal;
Imagine a man Therefore possessed of all worldly goods, armed with power, flourishing in credit, flowing with plenty, swimming in all delight (such as were sometime Priam, Polycrates, Croesus, Pompey) yet since he is withal supposed a man and Mortal;
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a man cannot hence (as the most able judge, and trusty voucher of the commodities doth pronounce) receive profit or content from any labour he taketh (upon these transitory things) under the sun. Why then (let me inquire) do we so cumber our heads with care,
a man cannot hence (as the most able judge, and trusty voucher of the commodities does pronounce) receive profit or content from any labour he Takes (upon these transitory things) under the sun. Why then (let me inquire) do we so cumber our Heads with care,
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so ardently desire, so eagerly pursue, so fondly delight in, so impatiently want, or lose, so passionately contend for and emulate one another in regard to these bubbles;
so ardently desire, so eagerly pursue, so fondly delight in, so impatiently want, or loose, so passionately contend for and emulate one Another in regard to these bubbles;
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for thus the Scripture by apposite comparisons represents our condition) yet we build (like the Men of Agrigentum) as if we were to dwell here for ever;
for thus the Scripture by apposite comparisons represents our condition) yet we built (like the Men of Agrigentum) as if we were to dwell Here for ever;
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and inquire, as if we would never have done knowing? The Citizens of Croton (a Town in Italy) had a manner (it is said) of inviting to Feasts a Year before the time, that the Guests in appetite and garb might come well prepared to them;
and inquire, as if we would never have done knowing? The Citizens of Croton (a Town in Italy) had a manner (it is said) of inviting to Feasts a Year before the time, that the Guests in appetite and garb might come well prepared to them;
spes inchoando longas, commencing designs, driving on projects, which a longer time than our life would not suffice to accomplish? How deeply do we concern our selves in all that is said or done;
spes inchoando longas, commencing designs, driving on projects, which a longer time than our life would not suffice to accomplish? How deeply do we concern our selves in all that is said or done;
and charity towards men requires of us, and that which concerns our future eternal state) what is done in the World, who gets or loses, which of the spokes in fortune's wheel is up,
and charity towards men requires of us, and that which concerns our future Eternal state) what is done in the World, who gets or loses, which of the spokes in fortune's wheel is up,
Sceing, that the care and pains in maintaining it, the fear and jealousie of losing it, the envy, obloquy and danger that surround it, the snares it hath in it,
Seeing, that the care and pains in maintaining it, the Fear and jealousy of losing it, the envy, obloquy and danger that surround it, the snares it hath in it,
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and temptations inclining men to be pufft up with Pride, to be insolent and injurious, to be corrupt with pleasure (with other bad concomitants thereof) do more than countervail what-ever either of imaginary worth or real convenience may be in it.
and temptations inclining men to be puffed up with Pride, to be insolent and injurious, to be corrupt with pleasure (with other bad concomitants thereof) do more than countervail whatever either of imaginary worth or real convenience may be in it.
yea like sheep shall be laid in the grave;) Since, as 'tis said of the King of Babylon in Esay; their pomp must be brought down to the grave, and the noise of their viols;
yea like sheep shall be laid in the grave;) Since, as it's said of the King of Babylon in Isaiah; their pomp must be brought down to the grave, and the noise of their viols;
that they must be disrobed of their Purple, and be cloathed with Corruption; that their so spatious and splendid Palaces must soon be exchanged for close darksome Coffins;
that they must be disrobed of their Purple, and be clothed with Corruption; that their so spacious and splendid Palaces must soon be exchanged for close darksome Coffins;
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and destroyed the Kingdoms thereof? Since this is the fate of the greatest, and most glorious among Men, what reason can there be to admire their condition;
and destroyed the Kingdoms thereof? Since this is the fate of the greatest, and most glorious among Men, what reason can there be to admire their condition;
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to prize such vain and short-liv'd preeminences? For who can accompt it a great happiness to be styled and respected as a Prince, to enjoy all the Powers and Prerogatives of highest dignity for a day, or two;
to prize such vain and short-lived preeminences? For who can account it a great happiness to be styled and respected as a Prince, to enjoy all the Powers and Prerogatives of highest dignity for a day, or two;
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then being obliged to descend into a sordid and despicable Estate? Who values the fortune of him that is brought forth upon the Stage to act the Part of a Prince;
then being obliged to descend into a sordid and despicable Estate? Who value's the fortune of him that is brought forth upon the Stage to act the Part of a Prince;
though he be attired there, and attended as such; hath all the garb and ceremony, the ensigns and appurtenances of Majesty about him; speaks and behaves himself imperiously; is flattered and worshipped accordingly;
though he be attired there, and attended as such; hath all the garb and ceremony, the ensigns and appurtenances of Majesty about him; speaks and behaves himself imperiously; is flattered and worshipped accordingly;
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but telling the same story, acting the same Part a few times over? What are a few years more than a few hours repeated not very often? not so often as to make any considerable difference; so a great Emperour reflected:
but telling the same story, acting the same Part a few times over? What Are a few Years more than a few hours repeated not very often? not so often as to make any considerable difference; so a great Emperor reflected:
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since considering the immense time that runs on, and how little a part thereof any of us takes up (juvenes & senes in oequo sumus) we are all alike young and old;
since considering the immense time that runs on, and how little a part thereof any of us Takes up (Juvenes & senes in oequo sumus) we Are all alike young and old;
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even the more, by how much less their present outward Estate is considerable, and because at present they receive so slender a reward for all their cares and pains employ'd in the discharge of their Offices;
even the more, by how much less their present outward Estate is considerable, and Because At present they receive so slender a reward for all their Cares and pains employed in the discharge of their Offices;
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But since, under this caution) all worldly Power and Glory appear so little valuable, the consideration hereof may avail to moderate our affections about them;
But since, under this caution) all worldly Power and Glory appear so little valuable, the consideration hereof may avail to moderate our affections about them;
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and whatever it is, doth presently slip out of our hands? Why do we please our selves in such evanid dreams? is it not much better to rest quiet and content in any station wherein God hath placed us,
and whatever it is, does presently slip out of our hands? Why do we please our selves in such evanid dreams? is it not much better to rest quiet and content in any station wherein God hath placed us,
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and whence we shall certainly tumble down into the grave? This consideration is also a remedy, proper to remove all regret and envy grounded upon such regards.
and whence we shall Certainly tumble down into the grave? This consideration is also a remedy, proper to remove all regret and envy grounded upon such regards.
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For why, though suppose Men of small worth, or vertue should flourish in Honour and Power, shall we repine thereat? Is it not as if one should envy to a Butterfly, its gaudy Wings;
For why, though suppose Men of small worth, or virtue should flourish in Honour and Power, shall we repine thereat? Is it not as if one should envy to a Butterfly, its gaudy Wings;
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which in the morning flourisheth, and groweth up, in the evening is cut down and withereth? I may say of this discourse with the Philosopher, NONLATINALPHABET, 'tis a homely remedy (there may be divers better ones) yet hath its efficacy;
which in the morning flourishes, and grows up, in the evening is Cut down and withereth? I may say of this discourse with the Philosopher,, it's a homely remedy (there may be diverse better ones) yet hath its efficacy;
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Thus considering the lubricity and transitoriness of that Prosperity, which foolish and wicked Men enjoyed, did serve to cure that envious distemper, which began to affect the good man's Heart.
Thus considering the lubricity and transitoriness of that Prosperity, which foolish and wicked Men enjoyed, did serve to cure that envious distemper, which began to affect the good Man's Heart.
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Will (I say) justify that advice and verifie that assertion of the Wise-man: Labour not for riches, wilt thou set thy heart upon that which is not? it well applied will pluck down the high Places reared to this great Idol of Clay in Men's Hearts;
Will (I say) justify that Advice and verify that assertion of the Wiseman: Labour not for riches, wilt thou Set thy heart upon that which is not? it well applied will pluck down the high Places reared to this great Idol of Clay in Men's Hearts;
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Men (he implies) imagine by getting Riches, they have secured and raised themselves above the reach of all mischief? But ye see it was in the Prophet 's judgement a wofull mistake.
Men (he Implies) imagine by getting Riches, they have secured and raised themselves above the reach of all mischief? But you see it was in the Prophet is judgement a woeful mistake.
St. Paul doth warn Men (very emphatically) not to hope NONLATINALPHABET, in the uncertainty (or obscurity) of riches; intimating, that to trust in them, is to trust in darkness it self;
Saint Paul does warn Men (very emphatically) not to hope, in the uncertainty (or obscurity) of riches; intimating, that to trust in them, is to trust in darkness it self;
They make (the Wise-man tells us) themselves wings (they need it seems no help for that) and fly away like as an eagle toward heaven (quite out of sight,
They make (the Wiseman tells us) themselves wings (they need it seems no help for that) and fly away like as an Eagl towards heaven (quite out of sighed,
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As he came, saith the Preacher, s• shall he go; and what profit (then) hath he that laboureth for the wind? From hence, that we must so soon part with riches, he infers them to be but wind;
As he Come, Says the Preacher, s• shall he go; and what profit (then) hath he that Laboureth for the wind? From hence, that we must so soon part with riches, he infers them to be but wind;
Men, in his accompt, that troubled themselves in accumulating Wealth, did but idly delude themselves, fansying to receive content from such things, which they must themselves soon be separated from;
Men, in his account, that troubled themselves in accumulating Wealth, did but idly delude themselves, fancying to receive content from such things, which they must themselves soon be separated from;
that we so beat our heads about, and spend our spirits upon, •s at most but gaudium hoeredis; the joy of an heir, and that an uncertain one (for your Son, your Kinsman, your Friend may for all you can know die before you,
that we so beatrice our Heads about, and spend our spirits upon, •s At most but gaudium hoeredis; the joy of an heir, and that an uncertain one (for your Son, your Kinsman, your Friend may for all you can know die before you,
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all the comfort (we see by the Apostles discourse) and the convenience, all the grace and ornament that riches are supposed to yeild will certainly wither and decay, either before, or with us;
all the Comfort (we see by the Apostles discourse) and the convenience, all the grace and ornament that riches Are supposed to yield will Certainly wither and decay, either before, or with us;
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But our Saviour hath best set out the nature and condition of these things in that Parable concerning the man, who having had a plentifull crop of Corn,
But our Saviour hath best Set out the nature and condition of these things in that Parable Concerning the man, who having had a plentiful crop of Corn,
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and having projected for the disposal of it, resolved then to bless himself, and entertain his mind with pleasing discourses, that having, in readiness and security,
and having projected for the disposal of it, resolved then to bless himself, and entertain his mind with pleasing discourses, that having, in readiness and security,
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so copious accommodations, he might now enjoy himself with full satisfaction and delight; not considering, that though his Barns were full, his Life was not sure;
so copious accommodations, he might now enjoy himself with full satisfaction and delight; not considering, that though his Barns were full, his Life was not sure;
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Thou fool, this night thy life shall be required of thee, and what thou hast prepared, to whom shall it fall? Euripides calls riches NONLATINALPHABET, a thing which much endears life;
Thou fool, this night thy life shall be required of thee, and what thou hast prepared, to whom shall it fallen? Euripides calls riches, a thing which much endears life;
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so the Psalmist tells us, They that trust in their wealth, and boast themselves in the multitude of their riches, none of them can by any means redeem his brother,
so the Psalmist tells us, They that trust in their wealth, and boast themselves in the multitude of their riches, none of them can by any means Redeem his brother,
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nay, could we certainly foresee some considerable long definite time, in which we might enjoy our stores, it were perhaps somewhat excusable to scrape and hoard, it might look like rational Providence, it might yield some valuable satisfaction;
nay, could we Certainly foresee Some considerable long definite time, in which we might enjoy our stores, it were perhaps somewhat excusable to scrape and hoard, it might look like rational Providence, it might yield Some valuable satisfaction;
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This consideration therefore may serve to repress, or moderate in us all covetous desires, proud conceits, vain confidences and satisfactions in respect to worldly Wealth, to induce us (in Job 's language) not to make gold our hope, nor to say to the fine gold, thou art my confidence;
This consideration Therefore may serve to repress, or moderate in us all covetous Desires, proud conceits, vain confidences and satisfactions in respect to worldly Wealth, to induce us (in Job is language) not to make gold our hope, nor to say to the fine gold, thou art my confidence;
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not to rejoyce because our wealth is great, and because our hand hath gotten much; to extirpate from our hearts that root of all evil, the love of Money.
not to rejoice Because our wealth is great, and Because our hand hath got much; to extirpate from our hearts that root of all evil, the love of Money.
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For if, as the Preacher thought, the greatest pleasure or benefit accruing from them, is but looking upon them for a while, (what good, saith he, is there to the owners thereof, saving the beholding of them with their eyes?) if a little will,
For if, as the Preacher Thought, the greatest pleasure or benefit accrueing from them, is but looking upon them for a while, (what good, Says he, is there to the owners thereof, Saving the beholding of them with their eyes?) if a little will,
and were it better, yet could it last for any certain, or any long continuance, is it not evidently better to enjoy that pittance God hath allotted us with ease and contentation of mind;
and were it better, yet could it last for any certain, or any long Continuance, is it not evidently better to enjoy that pittance God hath allotted us with ease and contentation of mind;
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or if we want a necessary supply, to employ onely a moderate diligence in getting thereof by the fairest means, which with God's blessing promised thereto, will never fail to procure a competence,
or if we want a necessary supply, to employ only a moderate diligence in getting thereof by the Fairest means, which with God's blessing promised thereto, will never fail to procure a competence,
to thirst insatiably after flouds of gold, to heap up mountains of treasure, to extend unmeasurably our possessions, (joining house to house, and laying field to field, till there be no place, that we may be placed alone in the midst of the earth;
to thirst insatiably After floods of gold, to heap up Mountains of treasure, to extend unmeasurably our possessions, (joining house to house, and laying field to field, till there be no place, that we may be placed alone in the midst of the earth;
thus incessantly to toil for the maintenance of this frail body, this flitting breath of ours? If Divine Bounty hath freely imparted a plentifull estate upon us, we should indeed bless God for it;
thus incessantly to toil for the maintenance of this frail body, this flitting breath of ours? If Divine Bounty hath freely imparted a plentiful estate upon us, we should indeed bless God for it;
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so it signifies much inconsiderateness and folly, the ignorance of its nature, the forgetfulness of our own condition, upon the grounds discoursed upon.
so it signifies much inconsiderateness and folly, the ignorance of its nature, the forgetfulness of our own condition, upon the grounds discoursed upon.
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for it is more transitory than the shortest life, it dyes in the very enjoyment) yet it may conduce to our wise and good practice in respect thereto, by tempering the sweetness thereof,
for it is more transitory than the Shortest life, it dies in the very enjoyment) yet it may conduce to our wise and good practice in respect thereto, by tempering the sweetness thereof,
yea, its extreamly dangerous consequences to a soul, that must survive the short enjoyment thereof. Some persons indeed, ignorant or incredulous of a future estate;
yea, its extremely dangerous consequences to a soul, that must survive the short enjoyment thereof. some Persons indeed, ignorant or incredulous of a future estate;
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Thus, and no wonder, have some men conceiving themselves beasts, resolved to live as such; renouncing all sober care becoming men, and drowning their reason in brutish sensualities;
Thus, and no wonder, have Some men conceiving themselves beasts, resolved to live as such; renouncing all Sobrium care becoming men, and drowning their reason in brutish Sensualities;
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yet no question, the very same reflexion, that this life would soon pass away, and that death might speedily attack them, did not a little quash their mirth, and damp their pleasure.
yet no question, the very same reflection, that this life would soon pass away, and that death might speedily attack them, did not a little quash their mirth, and damp their pleasure.
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To think, that this perhaps might be the last Banquet they should taste of; that they should themselves shortly become the feast of Worms and Serpents;
To think, that this perhaps might be the last Banquet they should taste of; that they should themselves shortly become the feast of Worms and Serpents;
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Those customary enjoyments did so enamour them of sensual delight, that they could not without pungent regret imagine a necessity of soon for ever parting with them;
Those customary enjoyments did so enamour them of sensual delight, that they could not without pungent regret imagine a necessity of soon for ever parting with them;
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that therefore Solomon was surely in the right, when he said of laughter, that it is mad, and of mirth, what doth it? (that is, that the highest of these delights are very irrational impertinences) and of intemperance;
that Therefore Solomon was surely in the right, when he said of laughter, that it is mad, and of mirth, what does it? (that is, that the highest of these delights Are very irrational impertinences) and of intemperance;
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that, at the last, it biteth like a Serpent, and stingeth like an Adder; with us, I say, who reflect thus, that (NONLATINALPHABET) enjoyment of sinfull pleasure for a season cannot obtain much esteem and love;
that, At the last, it bites like a Serpent, and stingeth like an Adder; with us, I say, who reflect thus, that () enjoyment of sinful pleasure for a season cannot obtain much esteem and love;
For, imagine, if you please, a Man accomplished with all varieties of learning commendable, able to recompt all the stories that have been ever written (or the deeds acted) since the World's beginning;
For, imagine, if you please, a Man accomplished with all varieties of learning commendable, able to recompt all the stories that have been ever written (or the Deeds acted) since the World's beginning;
all the use he could make of all his notions, the pleasure he might find in them, the reputation accruing to him from them must at that fatal minute vanish;
all the use he could make of all his notions, the pleasure he might find in them, the reputation accrueing to him from them must At that fatal minute vanish;
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or in the clearer light of the future state. One Potion of that Lethean cup (which we must all take down upon our entrance into that land of forgetfulness) will probably drown the memory, deface the shape of all those Idea's, with which we have here stuffed our minds;
or in the clearer Light of the future state. One Potion of that Lethean cup (which we must all take down upon our Entrance into that land of forgetfulness) will probably drown the memory, deface the shape of all those Idea's, with which we have Here stuffed our minds;
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or emulate so much about it? Above all do we not most unreasonably, and against the nature of the thing it self we pretend to (that is, ignorantly and foolishly) if we are proud and conceited, much value our selves or contemn others, in respect thereto? Solomon the most experienc'd in this matter,
or emulate so much about it? Above all do we not most unreasonably, and against the nature of the thing it self we pretend to (that is, ignorantly and foolishly) if we Are proud and conceited, much valve our selves or contemn Others, in respect thereto? Solomon the most experienced in this matter,
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and best able to judge thereof (He that gave his heart to seek and search out by wisedom concerning all things that had been done under Heaven, and this with extream success;
and best able to judge thereof (He that gave his heart to seek and search out by Wisdom Concerning all things that had been done under Heaven, and this with extreme success;
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And why then was I more wise? to what purpose was such a distinction made, that signified in effect so little? And indeed the Testimony of this great personage may serve for a good Epilogue to all this discourse, discovering sufficiently the slender worth of all earthly things:
And why then was I more wise? to what purpose was such a distinction made, that signified in Effect so little? And indeed the Testimony of this great personage may serve for a good Epilogue to all this discourse, discovering sufficiently the slender worth of all earthly things:
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Seeing he, that had given himself industriously to experiment the worth of all things here below, to sound the depth of their utmost perfection and use;
Seeing he, that had given himself industriously to experiment the worth of all things Here below, to found the depth of their utmost perfection and use;
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whose heart was (by God's special gift, and by his own industrious care) enlarged with all kind of knowledge (furnished with notions many as the sand upon the sea shore) above all that were before him;
whose heart was (by God's special gift, and by his own Industria care) enlarged with all kind of knowledge (furnished with notions many as the sand upon the sea shore) above all that were before him;
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but since my thoughts have taken so large scope upon that former head, so that I have already too much, I fear, exercised your patience, I shall onely mention the rest.
but since my thoughts have taken so large scope upon that former head, so that I have already too much, I Fear, exercised your patience, I shall only mention the rest.
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and all the actions of our lives exposed to publick view (being strictly to be examined at the great bar of divine judgment before Angels and Men) we cannot but perceive it to be the greatest folly in the World,
and all the actions of our lives exposed to public view (being strictly to be examined At the great bar of divine judgement before Angels and Men) we cannot but perceive it to be the greatest folly in the World,
Almighty God, give us grace, that we may cast away the works of darkness, and put upon us the armour of light now in the time of this mortal life, in which thy Son Jesus Christ came to visit us in great humility;
Almighty God, give us grace, that we may cast away the works of darkness, and put upon us the armour of Light now in the time of this Mortal life, in which thy Son jesus christ Come to visit us in great humility;
that in the last day, when he shall come again in his glorious Majesty to judge both the quick and the dead, we may rise to the life immortal, through him, who liveth and reigneth with thee, and the Holy Ghost; now and ever. Amen.
that in the last day, when he shall come again in his glorious Majesty to judge both the quick and the dead, we may rise to the life immortal, through him, who lives and Reigneth with thee, and the Holy Ghost; now and ever. Amen.
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That the serious consideration of the shortness and frailty of our life is a fit mean or rational instrument subservient to the bringing our hearts to wisedom;
That the serious consideration of the shortness and frailty of our life is a fit mean or rational Instrument subservient to the bringing our hearts to Wisdom;
that is, to the making us discern, attend unto, embrace and prosecute such things as, according to the dictates of right reason, are truly best for us.
that is, to the making us discern, attend unto, embrace and prosecute such things as, according to the dictates of right reason, Are truly best for us.
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I. The truth of which observation I largely declared from hence, that the said consideration disposeth us to judge rightly about those goods (which ordinarily court and tempt us, viz. worldly glory and honour; riches, pleasure, knowledge;
I. The truth of which observation I largely declared from hence, that the said consideration Disposeth us to judge rightly about those goods (which ordinarily court and tempt us, viz. worldly glory and honour; riches, pleasure, knowledge;
and consequently to the governing our passions, and ordering our behaviour in respect to all those temporal evils, which either according to the Law of our nature,
and consequently to the governing our passion, and ordering our behaviour in respect to all those temporal evils, which either according to the Law of our nature,
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Upon the declaration of which point I need not insist much, since what was before discoursed concerning the opposite goods doth plainly enough infer it;
Upon the declaration of which point I need not insist much, since what was before discoursed Concerning the opposite goods does plainly enough infer it;
or loss of temporal goods) but sufficiently also by a manifest parity of reason in respect to the mala sensus, the real pains, crosses and inconveniences, that assail us in this life.
or loss of temporal goods) but sufficiently also by a manifest parity of reason in respect to the mala sensus, the real pains, Crosses and inconveniences, that assail us in this life.
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For if worldly glory do hence appear to be no more than a transient blaze, a fading shew, a hollow sound, a piece of theatrical pageantry, the want thereof cannot be very considerable to us.
For if worldly glory do hence appear to be no more than a Transient blaze, a fading show, a hollow found, a piece of theatrical pageantry, the want thereof cannot be very considerable to us.
Obscurity of condition (living in a valley beneath that dangerous height, and deceitfull lustre) cannot in reason be deemed a very sad or pitifull thing;
Obscurity of condition (living in a valley beneath that dangerous height, and deceitful lustre) cannot in reason be deemed a very sad or pitiful thing;
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If these present pleasures be discerned hence to be onely wild fugitive dreams; out of which being soon roused we shall onely find bitter regrets to abide;
If these present pleasures be discerned hence to be only wild fugitive dreams; out of which being soon roused we shall only find bitter regrets to abide;
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than any part of misery to us? If it seem, that the greatest persection of curious knowledge (of what use or ornament soever) after it is hardly purchased, must soon be parted with;
than any part of misery to us? If it seem, that the greatest persecution of curious knowledge (of what use or ornament soever) After it is hardly purchased, must soon be parted with;
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as those will appear no solid goods, so these consequently must be onely umbroe malorum, phantasms, or shadows of evil, rather than truly or substantially so; (evils created by fancy and subsisting thereby;
as those will appear no solid goods, so these consequently must be only umbroe malorum, phantasms, or shadows of evil, rather than truly or substantially so; (evils created by fancy and subsisting thereby;
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which reason should, and time will surely remove.) That in being impatient or disconsolate for them, we are but like children, that fret and wail for the want of petty toys.
which reason should, and time will surely remove.) That in being impatient or disconsolate for them, we Are but like children, that fret and wail for the want of Petty toys.
intolerable pain is like lightening, it destroys us, or is it self instantly destroyed. However, death at length (which never is far off) will free us;
intolerable pain is like lightning, it Destroys us, or is it self instantly destroyed. However, death At length (which never is Far off) will free us;
that they are medicines (although ungratefull, yet wholsome) administred by the Divine Wisedom, to prevent, remove or abate our distempers of soul (to allay the tumours of pride, to cool the fevers of intemperate desire;
that they Are medicines (although ungrateful, yet wholesome) administered by the Divine Wisdom, to prevent, remove or abate our distempers of soul (to allay the tumours of pride, to cool the fevers of intemperate desire;
that they serve as instruments or occasions to exercise, to try, to refine our vertue; to beget in us the hope, to qualifie us for the reception of better rewards;
that they serve as Instruments or occasions to exercise, to try, to refine our virtue; to beget in us the hope, to qualify us for the reception of better rewards;
And surely frequent reflexions upon our mortality, and living under the sense of our life's frailty cannot but conduce somewhat to the begetting in us an indifferency of mind toward all these temporal occurents:
And surely frequent reflexions upon our mortality, and living under the sense of our life's frailty cannot but conduce somewhat to the begetting in us an indifferency of mind towards all these temporal occurrents:
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For since it is usefull to the diminishing our admiration of these worldly things, to the withdrawing our affections from them, to the slackning our endeavours about them;
For since it is useful to the diminishing our admiration of these worldly things, to the withdrawing our affections from them, to the slackening our endeavours about them;
both by removing the obstacles of doing so, and by engaging us to consider the importance of those things in comparison with these. By removing obstacles I say;
both by removing the obstacles of doing so, and by engaging us to Consider the importance of those things in comparison with these. By removing obstacles I say;
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for while our hearts are possessed with regard and passion toward these present things, there can be no room left in them for respect and affection toward things future.
for while our hearts Are possessed with regard and passion towards these present things, there can be no room left in them for respect and affection towards things future.
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if our mind thirsts after, and sucks in greedily sensual pleasures, we shall not relish spiritual delights, attending the practice of vertue and piety, or arising from good conscience;
if our mind thirsts After, and sucks in greedily sensual pleasures, we shall not relish spiritual delights, attending the practice of virtue and piety, or arising from good conscience;
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adhering to, attending upon Masters of so different, so opposite a quality is inconsistent; they cannot abide peaceably together, they cannot both rule in our narrow breasts;
adhering to, attending upon Masters of so different, so opposite a quality is inconsistent; they cannot abide peaceably together, they cannot both Rule in our narrow breasts;
to distast them as insipid and unsavoury; then naturally will succeed a desire after other things promising a more solid content; and desire will breed endeavour;
to distaste them as insipid and unsavoury; then naturally will succeed a desire After other things promising a more solid content; and desire will breed endeavour;
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When (I say) driving on ambitious Projects, heaping up Wealth, providing for the flesh (by our reflecting on the shortness and frailty of our life) become so insipid to us, that we find little appetite to them, or relish in them;
When (I say) driving on ambitious Projects, heaping up Wealth, providing for the Flesh (by our reflecting on the shortness and frailty of our life) become so insipid to us, that we find little appetite to them, or relish in them;
Discerning these secular and carnal fruitions to be mere husks (the proper food of swine) we shall bethink our selves of that better nourishment (of rational or spiritual comfort) which our Fathers house doth afford to his children and servants.
Discerning these secular and carnal fruitions to be mere husks (the proper food of Swine) we shall bethink our selves of that better nourishment (of rational or spiritual Comfort) which our Father's house does afford to his children and Servants.
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reason will induce us with the Merchant in the Gospel to sell all that we have (to forego our present interests and designs) for the purchasing that rich Pearl of God's Kingdom, which will yeild so exceeding profit;
reason will induce us with the Merchant in the Gospel to fell all that we have (to forego our present interests and designs) for the purchasing that rich Pearl of God's Kingdom, which will yield so exceeding profit;
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that all our care and pain here do regard onely an uncertain and transitory state; and will therefore suddenly as to all fruit and benefit be lost unto us;
that all our care and pain Here do regard only an uncertain and transitory state; and will Therefore suddenly as to all fruit and benefit be lost unto us;
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and in the result will engage us to compare them with these present things, as to our concernment in them and the consequence of them to our advantage or damage, whence a right judgment,
and in the result will engage us to compare them with these present things, as to our concernment in them and the consequence of them to our advantage or damage, whence a right judgement,
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comparing the present goods with those which concern our future state, since the transitoriness and uncertainty of temporal goods detract from their worth,
comparing the present goods with those which concern our future state, since the transitoriness and uncertainty of temporal goods detract from their worth,
'tis evident hence, that spiritual goods are infinitely to be preferred in our opinion, to be more willingly embraced, to be more zealously pursued than temporal goods, that in case of competition,
it's evident hence, that spiritual goods Are infinitely to be preferred in our opinion, to be more willingly embraced, to be more zealously pursued than temporal goods, that in case of competition,
Our Saviour himself doth often insist upon, and inculcate this comparison: Treasure not unto your selves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust do corrupt;
Our Saviour himself does often insist upon, and inculcate this comparison: Treasure not unto your selves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust do corrupt;
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Thus doth the holy Scripture, setting forth the uncertainty and transitoriness of the present, the certainty and permanency of future goods, declare the excellency of these above those;
Thus does the holy Scripture, setting forth the uncertainty and transitoriness of the present, the certainty and permanency of future goods, declare the excellency of these above those;
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advising thereupon, with highest reason, that we willingly reject those (in real effect, if need be, however always in ready disposition of mind) in order to the procuring or securing of these.
advising thereupon, with highest reason, that we willingly reject those (in real Effect, if need be, however always in ready disposition of mind) in order to the procuring or securing of these.
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of Abraham, our Father, who, in expectation of that well-founded City, made and built by God, did readily desert his Countrey and Kindred, with all present accommodations of life;
of Abraham, our Father, who, in expectation of that well-founded city, made and built by God, did readily desert his Country and Kindred, with all present accommodations of life;
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a share wherein shall assuredly fall to them, who above all other considerations regard the performance of their duty to God, of the Apostles, who forsook all, Parents, Brethren, Lands, Houses, Trades, receits of Custome, to follow Christ; him at present poor,
a share wherein shall assuredly fallen to them, who above all other considerations regard the performance of their duty to God, of the Apostles, who forsook all, Parents, Brothers, Lands, Houses, Trades, receits of Custom, to follow christ; him At present poor,
On the contrary there we have Esau condemned and stigmatized for a profane and a vain person, who (NONLATINALPHABET) for one little eating-bout; one meis of Pottage (for a little present satisfaction of sense,
On the contrary there we have Esau condemned and stigmatized for a profane and a vain person, who () for one little eating-bout; one meis of Pottage (for a little present satisfaction of sense,
He that in his esteem or affection doth prefer any temporal advantages before the benefits tendered by our Saviour (yea doth not in comparison despise, renounce and reject his dearest contents of life,
He that in his esteem or affection does prefer any temporal advantages before the benefits tendered by our Saviour (yea does not in comparison despise, renounce and reject his dearest contents of life,
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and the very capacity of enjoying them, his life it self) doth not deserve to be reckoned among the Disciples of Christ; to be so much as a Pretender to eternal joy, or a candidate of immortality.
and the very capacity of enjoying them, his life it self) does not deserve to be reckoned among the Disciples of christ; to be so much as a Pretender to Eternal joy, or a candidate of immortality.
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an inheritance incorruptible and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in the heavens. Thus doth the Holy Scripture teach us to compare these sorts of good things;
an inheritance incorruptible and undefiled, and that fades not away, reserved in the heavens. Thus does the Holy Scripture teach us to compare these sorts of good things;
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that we should run willingly into these shallow plashes of present inconvenience, rather than plunge our selves into those unfathomable depths of eternal misery.
that we should run willingly into these shallow Plashes of present inconvenience, rather than plunge our selves into those unfathomable depths of Eternal misery.
There is (I suppose) no man, who would not accompt it a very great calamity (such as hardly greater could befall him here) to have his right eye plucked out, and his right hand cut off, and his foot taken from him;
There is (I suppose) no man, who would not account it a very great calamity (such as hardly greater could befall him Here) to have his right eye plucked out, and his right hand Cut off, and his foot taken from him;
yet our Lord represents these to us as inconsiderable evils, yea as things very eligible and advantageous in comparison of those mischiefs, which the voluntary not embracing them, in case we cannot otherwise than by so doing avoid sin, will bring on us:
yet our Lord represents these to us as inconsiderable evils, yea as things very eligible and advantageous in comparison of those mischiefs, which the voluntary not embracing them, in case we cannot otherwise than by so doing avoid since, will bring on us:
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yet Moses, we see, freely chose it, rather than by enjoying unlawfull pleasures at home, in Pharaoh 's Court, to incur God's displeasure and vengeance:
yet Moses, we see, freely chosen it, rather than by enjoying unlawful pleasures At home, in Pharaoh is Court, to incur God's displeasure and vengeance:
NONLATINALPHABET, chusing rather to undergo evil together with God's people, than to have NONLATINALPHABET, a temporary fruition of sinfull delight, dangerous to the welfare of his soul.
, choosing rather to undergo evil together with God's people, than to have, a temporary fruition of sinful delight, dangerous to the welfare of his soul.
if for attaining or preserving a small stock of uncertain riches in this World we shall reduce our selves into a state of most uncomfortable nakedness and penury in the other.
if for attaining or preserving a small stock of uncertain riches in this World we shall reduce our selves into a state of most uncomfortable nakedness and penury in the other.
for, saith truth it self, What will it profit a man, if he gain the whole World (NONLATINALPHABET ) and be endamaged as to his soul, or lose his soul as a mulct.
for, Says truth it self, What will it profit a man, if he gain the Whole World () and be endamaged as to his soul, or loose his soul as a mulct.
Lastly, comparing the evils of this life with the benefits of the future, since the worst tempests of this life will be soon blown over, the bitterest crosses must expire (if not before, however) with our breath;
Lastly, comparing the evils of this life with the benefits of the future, since the worst tempests of this life will be soon blown over, the Bitterest Crosses must expire (if not before, however) with our breath;
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as they in St. Peter; wherein (saith he) ye greatly rejoice (or exult,) being for a little while as in heaviness through manifold afflictions or trials. Accompting it all joy (saith St. James) when ye fall into divers temptations (that is afflictions or trials) knowing that the trial of your faith perfecteth patience;
as they in Saint Peter; wherein (Says he) you greatly rejoice (or exult,) being for a little while as in heaviness through manifold afflictions or trials. Accounting it all joy (Says Saint James) when you fallen into diverse temptations (that is afflictions or trials) knowing that the trial of your faith perfecteth patience;
as you may see in those large inventories of his sufferings, registred by himself, in the 6th and 11th Chapters of his 2d Epistle to the Corinthians; Yet all this considering the good things he expected afterward to enjoy, he accompted very slight and tolerable:
as you may see in those large inventories of his sufferings, registered by himself, in the 6th and 11th Chapters of his 2d Epistle to the Corinthians; Yet all this considering the good things he expected afterwards to enjoy, he accounted very slight and tolerable:
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For we know, that when our earthly house of this tabernacle (of this unsteady transitory abode) is dissolved we are to have a tabernacle from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the Heavens.
For we know, that when our earthly house of this tabernacle (of this unsteady transitory Abided) is dissolved we Are to have a tabernacle from God, a house not made with hands, Eternal in the Heavens.
I reckon, saith he again, (that is having made a due comparison and computation I find) that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy (that is are not considerable, come under no rate or proportion) in respect of the glory which shall be revealed (or openly conferred) upon us. The like opinion had those faithfull Christians, in the Epistle to the Hebrews, of whom 'tis said, that being exposed to publick scorn as in a theatre, with reproaches and afflictions, they did with gladness accept the spoiling (or rapine) of their goods; knowing that they had in Heaven a better and more induring substance.
I reckon, Says he again, (that is having made a due comparison and computation I find) that the sufferings of this present time Are not worthy (that is Are not considerable, come under no rate or proportion) in respect of the glory which shall be revealed (or openly conferred) upon us. The like opinion had those faithful Christians, in the Epistle to the Hebrews, of whom it's said, that being exposed to public scorn as in a theatre, with Reproaches and afflictions, they did with gladness accept the spoiling (or rapine) of their goods; knowing that they had in Heaven a better and more enduring substance.
who, in contemplation of the future great satisfaction and reward of patient submission to the divine will, did willingly undergo the greatest of temporal sorrows and ignominies;
who, in contemplation of the future great satisfaction and reward of patient submission to the divine will, did willingly undergo the greatest of temporal sorrows and ignominies;
Thus immediately, or by an easie inference doth the consideration of this lifes shortness and uncertainty confer to that main part of wisedom, rightly to value the things about which we are conversant;
Thus immediately, or by an easy Inference does the consideration of this life's shortness and uncertainty confer to that main part of Wisdom, rightly to valve the things about which we Are conversant;
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disposing us consequently to moderate our affections, and rightly to guide our actions about them; fitting us therefore for the performance of those duties so often enjoined us;
disposing us consequently to moderate our affections, and rightly to guide our actions about them; fitting us Therefore for the performance of those duties so often enjoined us;
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our most earnest pains and endeavours upon things divine, spiritual and eternal. IV. I proceed to another general benefit of that general consideration;
our most earnest pains and endeavours upon things divine, spiritual and Eternal. IV. I proceed to Another general benefit of that general consideration;
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so to be frugal thereof, and carefull to lay it out for the best advantage, especially every Man having so little store thereof, must be a special point of Prudence.
so to be frugal thereof, and careful to lay it out for the best advantage, especially every Man having so little store thereof, must be a special point of Prudence.
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The great father of Physicians did quicken the students of that faculty to diligence, by admonishing them (in the first place, setting it in the front of his famous Aphorisms) that, life is short, and art is long. And how much more so is the art of living well (that most excellent and most necessary art;
The great father of Physicians did quicken the Students of that faculty to diligence, by admonishing them (in the First place, setting it in the front of his famous Aphorisms) that, life is short, and art is long. And how much more so is the art of living well (that most excellent and most necessary art;
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this art of spiritual Physick; (of preserving and recovering our souls health) how much longer is it? how many rules are to be learnt? how many precepts to be observed in order thereto? We are bound to furnish our minds with needfull knowledge of God's will and our duty;
this art of spiritual Physic; (of preserving and recovering our Souls health) how much longer is it? how many rules Are to be learned? how many Precepts to be observed in order thereto? We Are bound to furnish our minds with needful knowledge of God's will and our duty;
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and conversation with the blessed spirits above) it is incumbent on us to mortify corrupt desires, to restrain inordinate passions, to subdue natural propensities, to extirpate vitious habits;
and Conversation with the blessed spirits above) it is incumbent on us to mortify corrupt Desires, to restrain inordinate passion, to subdue natural propensities, to extirpate vicious habits;
Having therefore so much to doe, and of so great concernment, and so little a portion of time for it, it behoves us to be carefull in the improvement of what time is allowed us;
Having Therefore so much to do, and of so great concernment, and so little a portion of time for it, it behoves us to be careful in the improvement of what time is allowed us;
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my day is two in respect of his, who doeth but half my work.) Not (also) to consume our time in fruitless pastimes, and curious entertainments of fancy;
my day is two in respect of his, who doth but half my work.) Not (also) to consume our time in fruitless pastimes, and curious entertainments of fancy;
being idly busie about impertinences and trifles (we call it sport, but 'tis a serious damage to us;) not to immerse our selves in multiplicities of needless care about secular matters, which may distract us,
being idly busy about impertinences and trifles (we call it sport, but it's a serious damage to us;) not to immerse our selves in multiplicities of needless care about secular matters, which may distract us,
and confounded) about many things; and, NONLATINALPHABET, to be distracted and perplexed about much combersome service; which St. Paul calls NONLATINALPHABET, to be implicated and entangled (as in a net) with the negotiations of this present life;
and confounded) about many things; and,, to be distracted and perplexed about much cumbersome service; which Saint Paul calls, to be implicated and entangled (as in a net) with the negotiations of this present life;
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and then to make good speed must proceed on directly, making no stops or deflections (not calling in at every sign that invites him, not standing to gaze at every object seeming new or strange to him;
and then to make good speed must proceed on directly, making no stops or deflections (not calling in At every Signen that invites him, not standing to gaze At every Object seeming new or strange to him;
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but rather avoiding all occasions of diversion and delay) lest he be surprized by the night, be left to wander in the dark, be excluded finally from the place whither he tends:
but rather avoiding all occasions of diversion and Delay) lest he be surprised by the night, be left to wander in the dark, be excluded finally from the place whither he tends:
take care that we set out soon (procrastinating no time, but beginning instantly to insist in the ways of Piety and Vertue) then proceed on speedily, and persist constantly;
take care that we Set out soon (procrastinating no time, but beginning instantly to insist in the ways of Piety and Virtue) then proceed on speedily, and persist constantly;
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no-where staying or loitering, shunning all impediments and avocations from our Progress; lest we never arrive near, or come too late unto the gate of Heaven.
nowhere staying or loitering, shunning all impediments and avocations from our Progress; lest we never arrive near, or come too late unto the gate of Heaven.
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St. Peter tells us, that the end of all things doth approach, and thereupon advises us to be sober, and to watch unto prayer; for that the less our time is, the more intent and industrious it concerns us to be.
Saint Peter tells us, that the end of all things does approach, and thereupon advises us to be Sobrium, and to watch unto prayer; for that the less our time is, the more intent and Industria it concerns us to be.
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V. I shall adjoin but one use more, to which this consideration may be subservient, which is, that it may help to beget and maintain in us (that which is the very heart and soul of all goodness) Sincerity.
V. I shall adjoin but one use more, to which this consideration may be subservient, which is, that it may help to beget and maintain in us (that which is the very heart and soul of all Goodness) Sincerity.
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From acting with oblique respects to private interests or passions, to humane favour or censure (in matters, I mean, where duty doth intervene, and where pure conscience ought to guide and govern us) from making professions and ostentations (void of substance, of truth, of knowledge, of good purpose) great semblances of peculiar sanctimony, integrity, scrupulosity, spirituality, refinedness like those Pharisees so often therefore taxed in the Gospel;
From acting with oblique respects to private interests or passion, to humane favour or censure (in matters, I mean, where duty does intervene, and where pure conscience ought to guide and govern us) from making professions and ostentations (void of substance, of truth, of knowledge, of good purpose) great semblances of peculiar sanctimony, integrity, scrupulosity, spirituality, refinedness like those Pharisees so often Therefore taxed in the Gospel;
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as also from palliating, as those men did, designs of ambition, avarice, envy, animosity, revenge, perverse humour, with pretences of zeal and conscience.
as also from palliating, as those men did, designs of ambition, avarice, envy, animosity, revenge, perverse humour, with pretences of zeal and conscience.
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Since at length, and that within a very short time (no man knows how soon) the whispers of every mouth (the closest murmurs of detraction, slander and sycophantry) shall become audible to every ear;
Since At length, and that within a very short time (no man knows how soon) the whispers of every Mouth (the closest murmurs of detraction, slander and sycophantry) shall become audible to every ear;
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for a few days (perhaps for a few minutes) to abuse, or to amuse those about us with crafty dissimulation or deceit? Is it worth the pains to devise plausible shifts, which shall instantly, we know, be detected and defeated;
for a few days (perhaps for a few minutes) to abuse, or to amuse those about us with crafty dissimulation or deceit? Is it worth the pains to devise plausible shifts, which shall instantly, we know, be detected and defeated;
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to make vizors for our faces, and cloaks for our actions, whenas we must very shortly be exposed, perfectly naked and undisguised, in our true colours, to the general view of Angels and Men? Heaven sees at present what we think and doe,
to make vizors for our faces, and cloaks for our actions, whenas we must very shortly be exposed, perfectly naked and undisguised, in our true colours, to the general view of Angels and Men? Heaven sees At present what we think and do,
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to be upright in our intentions, consistent in our discourses, plain in our dealings, following the single and uniform guidance of our reason and conscience,
to be upright in our intentions, consistent in our discourses, plain in our dealings, following the single and uniform guidance of our reason and conscience,
than to shuffle and shift, wandring after the various uncertain and inconstant opinions or humours of men? What matter is it, what cloaths we wear, what garb we appear in, during this posture of travel and sojourning here;
than to shuffle and shift, wandering After the various uncertain and inconstant opinions or humours of men? What matter is it, what clothes we wear, what garb we appear in, during this posture of travel and sojourning Here;
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or of humane day (that is, of this present transitory, fallible, reversible judgment of men.) If we mean well and doe righteously, our conscience will at present satisfie us,
or of humane day (that is, of this present transitory, fallible, reversible judgement of men.) If we mean well and do righteously, our conscience will At present satisfy us,
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but (NONLATINALPHABET) the study of death; intimating also (in Plato 's Phoedon) that this study, the meditation of death and preparation of his mind to leave this World, had been the constant and chief employment of his life.
but () the study of death; intimating also (in Plato is Phoedon) that this study, the meditation of death and preparation of his mind to leave this World, had been the constant and chief employment of his life.
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of the mournfull looks and habits, of all the sad pomps and solemnities attending man unto his long home, by minding him of his own frail condition, affect with some serious, some honest, some wise thoughts? And if we be reasonable men, we may every day supply the need of such occasions, by representing to our selves the necessity of our soon returning to the dust;
of the mournful looks and habits, of all the sad pomps and solemnities attending man unto his long home, by minding him of his own frail condition, affect with Some serious, Some honest, Some wise thoughts? And if we be reasonable men, we may every day supply the need of such occasions, by representing to our selves the necessity of our soon returning to the dust;
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dressing in thought our own Herses, and celebrating our own Funerals; by living under the continual apprehension and sense of our transitory and uncertain condition;
dressing in Thought our own Herses, and celebrating our own Funerals; by living under the continual apprehension and sense of our transitory and uncertain condition;
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The doing which effectually being the gift of God, and an especial work of his Grace, let us of him humbly implore it, saying after the Holy Prophet, Lord, so teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisedom. Amen.
The doing which effectually being the gift of God, and an especial work of his Grace, let us of him humbly implore it, saying After the Holy Prophet, Lord, so teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto Wisdom. Amen.
THIS Psalm (no less excellent in vertue, than large in bulk) containeth manifold reflexions upon the nature, the properties, the adjuncts and effects of God's Law, many sprightly ejaculations about it (conceived in different forms of speech;
THIS Psalm (no less excellent in virtue, than large in bulk) Containeth manifold reflexions upon the nature, the properties, the adjuncts and effects of God's Law, many sprightly ejaculations about it (conceived in different forms of speech;
some in way of petition, some of thanksgiving, some of resolution, some of assertion or aphorism) many usefull directions, many zealous exhortations to the observance of it;
Some in Way of petition, Some of thanksgiving, Some of resolution, Some of assertion or aphorism) many useful directions, many zealous exhortations to the observance of it;
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the which are not ranged in any strict order, but, (like a variety of fair flowers and wholesome herbs in a wild field) do with a gratefull confusion lie dispersed,
the which Are not ranged in any strict order, but, (like a variety of fair flowers and wholesome herbs in a wild field) do with a grateful confusion lie dispersed,
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as they freely did spring up in the heart, or were suggested by the devout spirit of him, who indited the Psalm; whence no coherence of sentences being designed, we may consider any one of them absolutely or singly by it self.
as they freely did spring up in the heart, or were suggested by the devout Spirit of him, who Indited the Psalm; whence no coherence of sentences being designed, we may Consider any one of them absolutely or singly by it self.
Among them, that which I have picked out for the subject of my discourse, implieth an excellent rule of practice, authorised by the Psalmist 's example;
Among them, that which I have picked out for the Subject of my discourse, Implies an excellent Rule of practice, authorised by the Psalmist is Exampl;
it is propounded in way of devotion or immediate address to God; unto whose infallible knowledge his conscience maketh an appeal concerning his practice;
it is propounded in Way of devotion or immediate address to God; unto whose infallible knowledge his conscience makes an appeal Concerning his practice;
It is a common practice of men, that are engaged in bad courses, which their own conscience discerneth and disapproveth, to adjourn the reformation of their lives to a farther time,
It is a Common practice of men, that Are engaged in bad courses, which their own conscience discerneth and disapproveth, to adjourn the Reformation of their lives to a farther time,
in the mean time with Solomon 's sluggard, Yet, say they, a little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands; let us but neglect this duty, let us but satisfie this appetite, let us but enjoy this bout of pleasure;
in the mean time with Solomon is sluggard, Yet, say they, a little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands; let us but neglect this duty, let us but satisfy this appetite, let us but enjoy this bout of pleasure;
how much better and more advisable it is, after the example propounded in our Text, speedily to betake our selves unto the discharge of our debt and duty to God, the following considerations will plainly declare.
how much better and more advisable it is, After the Exampl propounded in our Text, speedily to betake our selves unto the discharge of our debt and duty to God, the following considerations will plainly declare.
1. We may consider, that the observance of God's Commandments (an observance of them proceeding from an habitual disposition of mind, in a constant tenour of practice) is our indispensable duty, our main concernment, our onely way to happiness;
1. We may Consider, that the observance of God's commandments (an observance of them proceeding from an habitual disposition of mind, in a constant tenor of practice) is our indispensable duty, our main concernment, our only Way to happiness;
that unto which all real blessings here, and all bliss hereafter are inseparably annexed: Fear God and keep his Commandments, for this is the whole of man;
that unto which all real blessings Here, and all bliss hereafter Are inseparably annexed: fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the Whole of man;
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(the whole duty, the whole design, the whole perfection, the sum of our wisedom, and our happiness.) If thou wilt enter into life, keep the Commandments:
(the Whole duty, the Whole Design, the Whole perfection, the sum of our Wisdom, and our happiness.) If thou wilt enter into life, keep the commandments:
The righteous Lord loveth righteousness, his countenance doth behold the upright; God will render to every man according to his works; these are Oracles indubitably clear, and infallibly certain;
The righteous Lord loves righteousness, his countenance does behold the upright; God will render to every man according to his works; these Are Oracles indubitably clear, and infallibly certain;
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for it there can be no acceptable commutation; nor in defect thereof will any faith any profession, any trick or pretence whatever avail, or signifie any thing:
for it there can be no acceptable commutation; nor in defect thereof will any faith any profession, any trick or pretence whatever avail, or signify any thing:
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If therefore we mean to be saved (and are we so wild as not to mean it?) if we do not renounce felicity (and do we not then renounce our wits?) to become vertuous, to proceed in a course of obedience, is a work that necessarily must be performed;
If Therefore we mean to be saved (and Are we so wild as not to mean it?) if we do not renounce felicity (and do we not then renounce our wits?) to become virtuous, to proceed in a course of Obedience, is a work that necessarily must be performed;
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while an affair of so vast importance lieth upon our hands, or until our mind be freed of all uncertainty and suspence about it? Were a probable way suggested to us of acquiring great wealth, honour or pleasure, should we not quickly run about it, could we contentedly sleep, till we had brought the business to a sure or hopeless issue? and why with less expedition or urgency should we pursue the certain means of our present security and comfort, of our final salvation and happiness? in doing so, are we not strangely inconsistent with our selves?
while an affair of so vast importance lies upon our hands, or until our mind be freed of all uncertainty and suspense about it? Were a probable Way suggested to us of acquiring great wealth, honour or pleasure, should we not quickly run about it, could we contentedly sleep, till we had brought the business to a sure or hopeless issue? and why with less expedition or urgency should we pursue the certain means of our present security and Comfort, of our final salvation and happiness? in doing so, Are we not strangely inconsistent with our selves?
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that which involveth us in guilt and condemnation, that which provoketh God's wrath and hatred against us, that which assuredly will throw us into a state of eternal sorrow and wretchedness:
that which involveth us in guilt and condemnation, that which provokes God's wrath and hatred against us, that which assuredly will throw us into a state of Eternal sorrow and wretchedness:
The foolish shall not stand in God's sight, he hateth all the workers of iniquity; If ye do not repent, ye shall perish. The wicked shall be turned into Hell, and all the people that forget God;
The foolish shall not stand in God's sighed, he hates all the workers of iniquity; If you do not Repent, you shall perish. The wicked shall be turned into Hell, and all the people that forget God;
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And what wise man, what man in his right senses would for one minute stand obnoxious to them? Who that any-wise tendereth his own welfare would move one step forward in so perillous and destructive a course? the farther in which he proceedeth, the more he discosteth from happiness, the nearer he approacheth to ruine.
And what wise man, what man in his right Senses would for one minute stand obnoxious to them? Who that anywise tendereth his own welfare would move one step forward in so perilous and destructive a course? the farther in which he Proceedeth, the more he discost from happiness, the nearer he Approaches to ruin.
for who, having rendred one his enemy that far overmatcheth him, and at whose mercy he standeth, will not instantly sue to be reconciled? who being seised by a pernicious disease, will not haste to seek a cure? who being fallen into the jaws of a terrible danger, will not nimbly leap out thence? and such plainly is our case;
for who, having rendered one his enemy that Far overmatcheth him, and At whose mercy he Stands, will not instantly sue to be reconciled? who being seized by a pernicious disease, will not haste to seek a cure? who being fallen into the Jaws of a terrible danger, will not nimbly leap out thence? and such plainly is our case;
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2. We may consider, that in order to our final welfare we have much work to dispatch, the which requireth as earnest care and painfull industry, so a competent long time;
2. We may Consider, that in order to our final welfare we have much work to dispatch, the which requires as earnest care and painful industry, so a competent long time;
To conquer and correct bad inclinations, to render our sensual appetites obsequious to reason, to compose our passions into a right and steady order, to eleanse our souls from vanity, from perverseness, from sloth, from all vitious distempers,
To conquer and correct bad inclinations, to render our sensual appetites obsequious to reason, to compose our passion into a right and steady order, to eleanse our Souls from vanity, from perverseness, from sloth, from all vicious distempers,
But a delicate Plant, that groweth slowly and tenderly, needing much pains to cultivate it, much care to guard it, much time to manure it, in our untoward soil, in this World's unkindly weather:
But a delicate Plant, that grows slowly and tenderly, needing much pains to cultivate it, much care to guard it, much time to manure it, in our untoward soil, in this World's unkindly weather:
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and that such acts cannot be exercised without voiding all impediments and framing all Principles of action (such as temper of body, judgment of mind, influence of custome) to a compliance;
and that such acts cannot be exercised without voiding all impediments and framing all Principles of actium (such as temper of body, judgement of mind, influence of custom) to a compliance;
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by a patient disentangling our selves from practices most agreeable and familiar to us; by a wary fencing with temptations, by long struggling with manifold oppositions and difficulties;
by a patient disentangling our selves from practices most agreeable and familiar to us; by a wary fencing with temptations, by long struggling with manifold oppositions and difficulties;
so it being a great way from hence to Heaven, seeing we must pass over so many obstacles, through so many Paths of duty before we arrive thither, it is expedient to set forward as soon as can be,
so it being a great Way from hence to Heaven, seeing we must pass over so many obstacles, through so many Paths of duty before we arrive thither, it is expedient to Set forward as soon as can be,
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If like the simple Rustick, (who stay'd by the River side waiting till it had done running, that so he might pass dry-foot over the chanel) we do conceit, that the sources of sin (bad inclinations within,
If like the simple Rustic, (who stayed by the River side waiting till it had done running, that so he might pass dryfoot over the channel) we do conceit, that the sources of since (bad inclinations within,
we must shake off that brutish improvidence which detaineth us, and why should we not assay it now? there is the same reason now that ever we can have! yea, far more reason now;
we must shake off that brutish improvidence which detaineth us, and why should we not assay it now? there is the same reason now that ever we can have! yea, Far more reason now;
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for if that we now begin, hereafter at any determinate time, some of the work will be done, what remaineth will be shorter and easier to us. Nay farther,
for if that we now begin, hereafter At any determinate time, Some of the work will be done, what remains will be shorter and Easier to us. Nay farther,
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by enfeebling our reason, by perverting our will, by corrupting our temper, by debasing our courage, by seducing all our appetites and passions to a treacherous compliance with it self;
by enfeebling our reason, by perverting our will, by corrupting our temper, by debasing our courage, by seducing all our appetites and passion to a treacherous compliance with it self;
every day our mind groweth more blind, our will more resty, our spirit more faint, our appetites more fierce, our passions more headstrong and untameable:
every day our mind grows more blind, our will more resty, our Spirit more faint, our appetites more fierce, our passion more headstrong and untameable:
When vice hath made such impression on us, when this pernicious weed hath taken so deep root in our mind, will and affection, it will demand an extremely toilsome labour to extirpate it.
When vice hath made such impression on us, when this pernicious weed hath taken so deep root in our mind, will and affection, it will demand an extremely toilsome labour to extirpate it.
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by little and little they arrive to that character of the degenerate Jews, whom the Prophets call impudent children, having a brow of brass, and faces harder than a rock; so that they commit sin with open face,
by little and little they arrive to that character of the degenerate jews, whom the prophets call impudent children, having a brow of brass, and faces harder than a rock; so that they commit since with open face,
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but this in long standers becometh useless, either failing to discharge its office, or assaying it to no purpose, having often been slighted, it will be weary of chiding;
but this in long standers Becometh useless, either failing to discharge its office, or assaying it to no purpose, having often been slighted, it will be weary of chiding;
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his neck is yielding and sensible, so that the yoke of sin doth gall it; but in stout Proficients the heart becometh hard and stony, the neck stiff and brawny;
his neck is yielding and sensible, so that the yoke of since does Gall it; but in stout Proficients the heart Becometh hard and stony, the neck stiff and brawny;
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When first we nibble at the Bait, or enter into bad courses, our reason doth contest and remonstrate against it, faithfully representing to us the folly, the ugliness, the baseness, the manifold ill consequences of sinning;
When First we nibble At the Bait, or enter into bad courses, our reason does contest and remonstrate against it, faithfully representing to us the folly, the ugliness, the baseness, the manifold ill consequences of sinning;
As for the gentle Whispers and Touches of Divine Grace, the monitory Dispensations of Providence, the good advices and wholsome reproofs of Friends, with the like means of reclaiming sinners;
As for the gentle Whispers and Touches of Divine Grace, the monitory Dispensations of Providence, the good advices and wholesome reproofs of Friends, with the like means of reclaiming Sinners;
to retrieve a defloured Modesty, to quicken a jaded Conscience, to supple a callous Heart, to settle a baffled Reason, to rear a dejected Courage, to recover a Soul miserably benummed and broken, to its former vigour and integrity, can be no easie matter.
to retrieve a deflowered Modesty, to quicken a jaded Conscience, to supple a callous Heart, to settle a baffled Reason, to rear a dejected Courage, to recover a Soul miserably benumbed and broken, to its former vigour and integrity, can be no easy matter.
By soaking in Voluptuousness we may be so transformed into Brutes, by sleeping in malice so converted into Fiends, that we necessarily shall act like creatures of that kind, into which we are degenerated;
By soaking in Voluptuousness we may be so transformed into Brutus's, by sleeping in malice so converted into Fiends, that we necessarily shall act like creatures of that kind, into which we Are degenerated;
The stain of habitual sin may sink in so deep, and so thoroughly tincture all our Soul, that we may be like those People, of whom the Prophet saith, Can the Ethiopian change his skin, or the Leopard his spots? then may ye do good, that are accustomed to doe evil:
The stain of habitual since may sink in so deep, and so thoroughly tincture all our Soul, that we may be like those People, of whom the Prophet Says, Can the Ethiopian change his skin, or the Leopard his spots? then may you do good, that Are accustomed to do evil:
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when God being weary of bearing with Men doth utterly desert them, and delivereth them over to a reprobate mind; when subtracting his gratious direction and assistence, he giveth them over to their own hearts lusts, and to walk in their own counsels;
when God being weary of bearing with Men does utterly desert them, and Delivereth them over to a Reprobate mind; when Subtracting his gracious direction and assistance, he gives them over to their own hearts Lustiest, and to walk in their own Counsels;
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when they are brought to complain with those in the Prophet, O Lord, why hast thou made us to err from thy ways, and hardned our heart from thy fear? when like Pharaoh they survive only as objects of God's justice,
when they Are brought to complain with those in the Prophet, Oh Lord, why hast thou made us to err from thy ways, and hardened our heart from thy Fear? when like Pharaoh they survive only as objects of God's Justice,
when like Esau, they cannot find a place of repentance, although they seek it carefully with tears; when as to the foolish loitering Virgins, the door of mercy is shut upon them; when the master of the house doth rise and shut the door, &c. when that menace of divine wisedom cometh to be executed;
when like Esau, they cannot find a place of Repentance, although they seek it carefully with tears; when as to the foolish loitering Virgins, the door of mercy is shut upon them; when the master of the house does rise and shut the door, etc. when that menace of divine Wisdom comes to be executed;
that if we do wash our selves, make us clean, put away the evil of our doings, and cease to do evil, then although our sins be as scarlet, they shall be white as snow,
that if we do wash our selves, make us clean, put away the evil of our doings, and cease to do evil, then although our Sins be as scarlet, they shall be white as snow,
that whenever a prodigal Son with humble confession and hearty contrition for his sin doth arise and go to his father, he will embrace him tenderly, and entertain him kindly;
that whenever a prodigal Son with humble Confessi and hearty contrition for his since does arise and go to his father, he will embrace him tenderly, and entertain him kindly;
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that even a profane Apostate, and a bloody Oppressour (as Manasses) a lewd Strumpet (as Magdalene) a notable Thief (as he upon the Cross) a timorous Renouncer (as St. Peter) a furious Persecutour (as St. Paul) a stupid Idolater (as all the Heathen World,
that even a profane Apostate, and a bloody Oppressor (as Manasses) a lewd Strumpet (as Magdalene) a notable Thief (as he upon the Cross) a timorous Renouncer (as Saint Peter) a furious Persecutor (as Saint Paul) a stupid Idolater (as all the Heathen World,
and forsaking them? have we not cause rather to fear that he will chastise our presumption by withholding his Grace? for although God faileth not to yield competent aids to Persons who have not despised his goodness and long-suffering that leadeth them to repentance;
and forsaking them? have we not cause rather to Fear that he will chastise our presumption by withholding his Grace? for although God Faileth not to yield competent aids to Persons who have not despised his Goodness and long-suffering that leads them to Repentance;
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we by delay of repentance do not onely venture the forfeiture of divine grace, but the danger of abusing it, which heinously will aggravate our guilt, and hugely augment our punishment.
we by Delay of Repentance do not only venture the forfeiture of divine grace, but the danger of abusing it, which heinously will aggravate our guilt, and hugely augment our punishment.
now that it is not extremely difficult, or not absolutely impossible, let us in God's name lay hold on the occasion, let us speedily and earnestly set upon the work. Farther yet,
now that it is not extremely difficult, or not absolutely impossible, let us in God's name lay hold on the occasion, let us speedily and earnestly Set upon the work. Farther yet,
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or one minute at your disposal? have you a lease to shew for any term of life? can you claim or reckon upon the least portion of time without his leave, who bestoweth life,
or one minute At your disposal? have you a lease to show for any term of life? can you claim or reckon upon the least portion of time without his leave, who bestoweth life,
and dealeth out time, and ordereth all things as he pleaseth? Can you any-wise desery the just measure of your days, or the bounds of your appointed time without a special revelation from him, in whose hands is your breath;
and deals out time, and Ordereth all things as he Pleases? Can you anywise desery the just measure of your days, or the bounds of your appointed time without a special Revelation from him, in whose hands is your breath;
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for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth, saith the Wise-man: boast not of it, that is, do not pretend it to be at thy disposal, presume not upon any thing that may befall therein;
for thou Knowest not what a day may bring forth, Says the Wiseman: boast not of it, that is, do not pretend it to be At thy disposal, presume not upon any thing that may befall therein;
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for whilst thou presumest thereon, may it not be said unto thee, as to the rich Projectour in the Gospel, Thou fool, this night shall thy soul be required of thee.
for while thou Presumest thereon, may it not be said unto thee, as to the rich Projector in the Gospel, Thou fool, this night shall thy soul be required of thee.
and to a thousand accidents flying about us? how many, that might have promised themselves as fair scope as we can, have been unexpectedly snapt away? How many have been cropt in the flower of their age and vigour of their strength? Doth not every day present experiments of sudden death? Do we not continually see that observation of the Preacher verified, Man knoweth not his time; as the fishes that are taken in an evil net,
and to a thousand accidents flying about us? how many, that might have promised themselves as fair scope as we can, have been unexpectedly snapped away? How many have been cropped in the flower of their age and vigour of their strength? Does not every day present experiments of sudden death? Do we not continually see that observation of the Preacher verified, Man Knoweth not his time; as the Fish that Are taken in an evil net,
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whereas other creatures, by impulse of sence, do onely fix their regard on present appearances; which peculiar excellency by stupidity and improvidence we forfeit, degenerating into brutes;
whereas other creatures, by impulse of sense, do only fix their regard on present appearances; which peculiar excellency by stupidity and improvidence we forfeit, degenerating into brutus's;
and negligence of that, which we discern mainly to concern us is a quality somewhat beneath those, depressing us below beasts, which cannot be charged with such a fault;
and negligence of that, which we discern mainly to concern us is a quality somewhat beneath those, depressing us below beasts, which cannot be charged with such a fault;
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As expedition (catching advantages and opportunities, keeping the spirit up in its heat and vigour, making forcible impressions where-ever it lighteth, driving on the current of success) doth subdue business,
As expedition (catching advantages and opportunities, keeping the Spirit up in its heat and vigour, making forcible impressions wherever it lights, driving on the current of success) does subdue business,
and archieve great exploits (as by practising his Motto, to defer nothing, Alexander did accomplish those mighty feats which make such a clatter in story;
and achieve great exploits (as by practising his Motto, to defer nothing, Alexander did accomplish those mighty feats which make such a clatter in story;
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and skilfulness of conduct, did work out those enterprises, which purchased to his Name so much glory and renown) so delay and ••owness do spoil all business, do keep off success at distance from us, thereby opportunity is lost, and advantages slip away;
and skilfulness of conduct, did work out those enterprises, which purchased to his Name so much glory and renown) so Delay and ••owness do spoil all business, do keep off success At distance from us, thereby opportunity is lost, and advantages slip away;
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the nearer to its source our life is, the purer it is from stain, the freer from clogs, the more susceptive of good impressions, the more vivid and brisk in its activity;
the nearer to its source our life is, the Purer it is from stain, the freer from clogs, the more susceptive of good impressions, the more vivid and brisk in its activity;
NONLATINALPHABET, The time past of our life (saith St. Peter) may suffice us to have wrought the will of the Gentiles, or to have continued in ill courses;
, The time past of our life (Says Saint Peter) may suffice us to have wrought the will of the Gentiles, or to have continued in ill courses;
And what is more inconsistent with wisedom, than to engage our selves upon making such ineffectual and fruitless wishes? What is more disagreeable to reason,
And what is more inconsistent with Wisdom, than to engage our selves upon making such ineffectual and fruitless wishes? What is more disagreeable to reason,
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incessantly we shall be liable to that question of St. Paul, What fruit had ye of those things, whereof ye are now ashamed? If therefore we could reasonable presume,
incessantly we shall be liable to that question of Saint Paul, What fruit had you of those things, whereof you Are now ashamed? If Therefore we could reasonable presume,
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yea if we could certainly foresee, that we should hereafter in time repent, yet it were unadvisably to persist in sin, seeing it being once committed, can never be reversed;
yea if we could Certainly foresee, that we should hereafter in time Repent, yet it were unadvisable to persist in since, seeing it being once committed, can never be reversed;
the fewer our good works are in the course of our present life, the smaller shall be the measures of joy, of glory, of felicity dispensed to us hereafter;
the fewer our good works Are in the course of our present life, the smaller shall be the measures of joy, of glory, of felicity dispensed to us hereafter;
And who for all the pleasures here would forego one degree of blissfull joy hereafter; who for all earthly splendours would exchange one spark of celestial glory;
And who for all the pleasures Here would forego one degree of blissful joy hereafter; who for all earthly splendours would exchange one spark of celestial glory;
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12. Farther, let us consider that whatever our age, whatever our condition or case be, the advice not to procrastinate our obedience is very sutable and usefull.
12. Farther, let us Consider that whatever our age, whatever our condition or case be, the Advice not to procrastinate our Obedience is very suitable and useful.
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than naughtiness springing up in that state of innocence? the foundation of good life is to be laid in that age, upon which the rest of our life is built;
than naughtiness springing up in that state of innocence? the Foundation of good life is to be laid in that age, upon which the rest of our life is built;
Then the quickness of our wit, the briskness of our fancy, the freshness of our memory, the vigour of our affections, the lusty and active mettle of our spirits being applied to vertuous studies and endeavours, will produce most noble fruits;
Then the quickness of our wit, the briskness of our fancy, the freshness of our memory, the vigour of our affections, the lusty and active mettle of our spirits being applied to virtuous studies and endeavours, will produce most noble fruits;
Then being less encombred with the cares, less intangled in the perplexities, less exposed to the temptations of the World and secular Affairs, we can more easily set forth, we may proceed more expeditely in good courses.
Then being less encumbered with the Cares, less entangled in the perplexities, less exposed to the temptations of the World and secular Affairs, we can more Easily Set forth, we may proceed more expeditely in good courses.
Then being void of that stinging remorse, which doth adhere to reflexions upon past follies, and mispent time, with more courage and alacrity we may prosecute good undertakings;
Then being void of that stinging remorse, which does adhere to reflexions upon past follies, and Mis-spent time, with more courage and alacrity we may prosecute good undertakings;
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then beginning so soon to embrace vertue, we shall have advantage with more leisure, and more ease to polish and perfect it through our ensuing course of life;
then beginning so soon to embrace virtue, we shall have advantage with more leisure, and more ease to polish and perfect it through our ensuing course of life;
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setting out so early, in the very morning of our age, without much straining, marching on softly and fairly, we may go through our journey to happiness.
setting out so early, in the very morning of our age, without much straining, marching on softly and fairly, we may go through our journey to happiness.
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a dull fancy, a treacherous memory, a sluggish spirit before him? shall we then when we are fit for little begin to undertake his service? with our decrepid limbs and wasted strength shall we set our selves to run the ways of his commandments?
a dull fancy, a treacherous memory, a sluggish Spirit before him? shall we then when we Are fit for little begin to undertake his service? with our decrepit limbs and wasted strength shall we Set our selves to run the ways of his Commandments?
As it is uncomfortable to think of being parsimonious, when our stock is almost gone; so it is to become thrifty of our life, when it comes near the bottom.
As it is uncomfortable to think of being parsimonious, when our stock is almost gone; so it is to become thrifty of our life, when it comes near the bottom.
NONLATINALPHABET. If we keep innocency, spend our youth well, it will yield unexpressible comfort to us; it will save us much sorrow, it will prevent many inconveniences to us:
. If we keep innocency, spend our youth well, it will yield unexpressible Comfort to us; it will save us much sorrow, it will prevent many inconveniences to us:
that we must renounce the Principles we have avowed, we must root out the habits we have planted, we must forsake the Paths which we have beaten and so long trode in,
that we must renounce the Principles we have avowed, we must root out the habits we have planted, we must forsake the Paths which we have beaten and so long trodden in,
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because (saith he) they are unexperienced in affairs of life; and because they are apt to follow their passions, which indispose to hear with fruit or profit;
Because (Says he) they Are unexperienced in affairs of life; and Because they Are apt to follow their passion, which indispose to hear with fruit or profit;
because their passions are vehement and strong, therefore being rightly ordered, and set upon good objects they with great force will carry them to vertuous practice;
Because their passion Are vehement and strong, Therefore being rightly ordered, and Set upon good objects they with great force will carry them to virtuous practice;
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when he chargeth Titus, that he exhort young men to be sober-minded; when he commendeth Timothy, for that he had NONLATINALPHABET from his infancy known the Holy Scriptures;
when he charges Titus, that he exhort young men to be sober-minded; when he commends Timothy, for that he had from his infancy known the Holy Scriptures;
Aristotle therefore was out, when he would exclude young men from the Schools of Vertue. It is observable that he contradicteth himself; for NONLATINALPHABET.
Aristotle Therefore was out, when he would exclude young men from the Schools of Virtue. It is observable that he Contradicteth himself; for.
for gravity without vertue and seriousness about vain things are ridiculous. Nothing doth so adorn this age as goodness, nothing doth so disgrace it as wickedness;
for gravity without virtue and seriousness about vain things Are ridiculous. Nothing does so adorn this age as Goodness, nothing does so disgrace it as wickedness;
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but it is a mark of Infamy, if it be observed proceeding in a course of iniquity, it signifieth that experience hath not improved it, it argueth incorrigible folly, or rather incurable madness therein.
but it is a mark of Infamy, if it be observed proceeding in a course of iniquity, it signifies that experience hath not improved it, it argue incorrigible folly, or rather incurable madness therein.
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to be packing up their Goods, to be casting their Accompts, to be fitting themselves to abide in that state into which they are tumbling, to appear at that Bar,
to be packing up their Goods, to be casting their Accounts, to be fitting themselves to abide in that state into which they Are tumbling, to appear At that Bar,
so should a Man, who having past many storms and agitations of the World is grievously battered and torn with Age, strive onely to die well, to get safe into the Harbour of eternal Rest.
so should a Man, who having passed many storms and agitations of the World is grievously battered and torn with Age, strive only to die well, to get safe into the Harbour of Eternal Rest.
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Are we in health? we owe God thanks for that excellent gift, and the best gratitude we can express is the improving it for his service and our own good;
are we in health? we owe God thanks for that excellent gift, and the best gratitude we can express is the improving it for his service and our own good;
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it is seasonable, when we lie under God's correcting hand to submit unto him, to deprecate his wrath, to seek reconciliation with him by all kinds of obedience sutable to that state;
it is seasonable, when we lie under God's correcting hand to submit unto him, to deprecate his wrath, to seek reconciliation with him by all Kinds of Obedience suitable to that state;
Are we rich and prosperous? 'tis expedient then presently to amend, lest our Wealth do soon corrupt us with Pride, with Luxury, with Sloth, with Stupidity;
are we rich and prosperous? it's expedient then presently to amend, lest our Wealth do soon corrupt us with Pride, with Luxury, with Sloth, with Stupidity;
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a buoy to keep our hearts from sinking into desperation and disconsolateness. This condition is a medicine, which God administreth for our soul's health;
a buoy to keep our hearts from sinking into desperation and disconsolateness. This condition is a medicine, which God administereth for our soul's health;
13. Lastly, we may consider, that abating all the rufull consequences of abiding in sin, abstracting from the desperate hazards it exposeth us to in regard to the future life, it is most reasonable to abandon it, betaking our selves to a vertuous course of practice.
13. Lastly, we may Consider, that abating all the rueful consequences of abiding in since, abstracting from the desperate hazards it exposeth us to in regard to the future life, it is most reasonable to abandon it, betaking our selves to a virtuous course of practice.
that procureth and preserveth health, ease, safety, liberty, peace, comfortable subsistence, fair repute, tranquillity of mind, all kinds of convenience to us? to what ends did our most benign and most wise Maker design and suit his Law,
that procureth and Preserveth health, ease, safety, liberty, peace, comfortable subsistence, fair repute, tranquillity of mind, all Kinds of convenience to us? to what ends did our most benign and most wise Maker Design and suit his Law,
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but reason sheweth, and experience doth attest? What is vice but a sort of practice which debaseth and disparageth us, which plungeth us into grievous evils, which bringeth distemper of body and soul, distress of fortune, danger, trouble, reproach, regret,
but reason shows, and experience does attest? What is vice but a sort of practice which debaseth and disparageth us, which plungeth us into grievous evils, which brings distemper of body and soul, distress of fortune, danger, trouble, reproach, regret,
and numberless inconveniences upon us? which for no other reason, than because it so hurteth and grieveth us, was by our loving Creatour interdicted to us? Vertue is most noble and worthy, most lovely, most profitable, most pleasant, most creditable;
and numberless inconveniences upon us? which for no other reason, than Because it so hurteth and Grieveth us, was by our loving Creator interdicted to us? Virtue is most noble and worthy, most lovely, most profitable, most pleasant, most creditable;
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that vertue keepeth our mind in order and peace, vice discomposeth and disquieteth it; vertue breedeth satisfaction and joy, vice spawneth displeasure and anguish of conscience:
that virtue Keepeth our mind in order and peace, vice discomposeth and disquieteth it; virtue breeds satisfaction and joy, vice spawneth displeasure and anguish of conscience:
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By entring into good life, we enter into the favour and friendship of God, engaging his infinite power and wisedom for our protection, our succour, our direction and guidance;
By entering into good life, we enter into the favour and friendship of God, engaging his infinite power and Wisdom for our protection, our succour, our direction and guidance;
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we therewith become friends to the holy Angels, and blessed Saints, to all good Men, being united in a holy and happy consortship of judgment, of charity, of hope, of devotion with them;
we therewith become Friends to the holy Angels, and blessed Saints, to all good Men, being united in a holy and happy consortship of judgement, of charity, of hope, of devotion with them;
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The very God of peace sanctifie you wholly, and I pray God your whole spirit, and soul, and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. THE END.
The very God of peace sanctify you wholly, and I pray God your Whole Spirit, and soul, and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord jesus christ. Amen. THE END.
NONLATINALPHABET. Plut. ad Apoll. p. 202. Quis est tam stultus, quamvis sit adolescens, cui sit exploratum se vel ad vesperum esse victurum. Cic. de Son.
. Plutarch and Apollo. p. 202. Quis est tam stultus, Quamvis sit Adolescent, cui sit exploratum se vel ad vesperum esse Victurum. Cic de Son.
Primum est, ut quanti quidque sit judices; secundum, ut impetum ad illa caplas ordinatum temperatumque; tertium, ut inter impetum tuum, actionemque conveniat, ut in omnibus istis tibi ipsi consentias. Sen. Epist. 89.
Primum est, ut quanti quidque sit Judges; secundum, ut Impetum ad illa caplas ordinatum temperatumque; Tertium, ut inter Impetum tuum, actionemque Conveniat, ut in omnibus istis tibi ipsi consentias. Sen. Epistle 89.
Summi doloris intentio invenit finem: nemo potest valde dolere, & diu: sic nos amantissima nostri natura disposuit, ut dolorem aut tolerabilem, aut brevem faceret. Sen. Ep. 24.
Summi doloris Intentio invenit finem: nemo potest Valde Dolere, & Diu: sic nos amantissima Our Nature disposuit, ut dolorem Or tolerabilem, Or brevem faceret. Sen. Epistle 24.
Ut corpora ad quosdam membrorum flexus formari nisi tener a non possunt, sic animos ad pleraque duriores robur ipsum facit. Quint. ib. Quo semel est imbuta recens servabit odorem Testa diu. Hor. Ep. 1. 2.
Ut corpora ad Quosdam Members flexus formari nisi tener a non possunt, sic Animos ad pleraque duriores robur ipsum facit. Quint. ib. Quo semel est imbuta recens servabit odorem Testa Diu. Hor. Epistle 1. 2.
Quare juventus, imo omnis aetas (neque enim rectae voluntati serum est tempus ullum) totis mentibus huc tendamus, in hoc elaboremus; forsan & consummare contingat. Quint. 12. 1.
Quare juventus, imo omnis Aetas (neque enim rectae Voluntati serum est Tempus ullum) Totis mentibus huc tendamus, in hoc elaboremus; Perhaps & consummare contingat. Quint. 12. 1.
