Reflections upon some passages in a book, entitled reflections upon the conduct of human life. With reference to the study of learning and knowledge. By Edmund Elys.

Elys, Edmund, ca. 1634-ca. 1707

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Place of Publication: London

Publication Year: 1690

Approximate Era: WilliamAndMary

TCP ID: A39370 ESTC ID: R214816 STC ID: E690

Subject Headings: Knowledge, Theory of (Religion); Norris, John, 1657-1711. -- Reflections upon the couduct of human life, with reference to the study of learning and knowledge; Sermons, English -- 17th century; Society of Friends -- Apologetic works;

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0	REFLECTIONS UPON Some Passages, IN A BOOK, Entitled REFLECTIONS upon the Conduct of HUMAN LIFE. With Reference to the Study of Learning and Knowledge. BY EDMVND ELYS.	REFLECTIONS UPON some Passages, IN A BOOK, Entitled REFLECTIONS upon the Conduct of HUMAN LIFE. With Referente to the Study of Learning and Knowledge. BY EDMVND ELYS.	n2 p-acp d n2, p-acp dt n1, vvn n2 p-acp dt vvb pp-f j n1. p-acp n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1. p-acp np1 np1.	(1) text (DIV1)	0	Image 1
1	REflection 1. Sect. 4. Perhaps we shall be found to be as much out in the Conduct of our Vnderstandings, as in that of our Wills.	REflection 1. Sect. 4. Perhaps we shall be found to be as much out in the Conduct of our Understandings, as in that of our Wills.	n1 crd np1 crd av pns12 vmb vbi vvn pc-acp vbi c-acp av-d av p-acp dt vvb pp-f po12 n2, a-acp p-acp d pp-f po12 n2.	(1) text (DIV1)	1	Image 1
2	Answ. There is no Irregularity in the Vnderstanding, but what Proceeds from the Irregularity of the Will.	Answer There is no Irregularity in the Understanding, but what Proceeds from the Irregularity of the Will.	np1 pc-acp vbz dx n1 p-acp dt n1, p-acp r-crq vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt vmb.	(1) text (DIV1)	2	Image 1
3	Sect. 10. True Knowledge (whatever it be) must be suppos'd to be a thing of Uncommon difficulty,	Sect. 10. True Knowledge (whatever it be) must be supposed to be a thing of Uncommon difficulty,	np1 crd j n1 (r-crq pn31 vbi) vmb vbi vvn pc-acp vbi dt n1 pp-f j n1,	(1) text (DIV1)	3	Image 1
4	and the Study of it a Work fit only for sublimer Wits; the more Elevated, and Awakned part of Mankind.	and the Study of it a Work fit only for sublimer Wits; the more Elevated, and Awakened part of Mankind.	cc dt n1 pp-f pn31 dt n1 j av-j p-acp n1 n2; dt av-dc vvn, cc vvn n1 pp-f n1.	(1) text (DIV1)	3	Image 1
5	Answ. Purity of Heart, is that which doth Principally conduce to the Attainment of True Knowledge. NONLATINALPHABET, NONLATINALPHABET. Sophocles.	Answer Purity of Heart, is that which does Principally conduce to the Attainment of True Knowledge.,. Sophocles.	np1 n1 pp-f n1, vbz d r-crq vdz av-j vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f j n1.,. np1.	(1) text (DIV1)	4	Image 1
6	The Soul that's truly Just, and Kind; Truth, hid from subtle Wits, shall Find. Sect. 37. A thing may deserve to be known, not as Perfecting the Vnderstanding;	The Soul that's truly Just, and Kind; Truth, hid from subtle Wits, shall Find. Sect. 37. A thing may deserve to be known, not as Perfecting the Understanding;	dt n1 cst|vbz av-j j, cc j; n1, vvn p-acp j n2, vmb vvi. np1 crd dt n1 vmb vvi pc-acp vbi vvn, xx c-acp vvg dt n1;	(1) text (DIV1)	4	Image 1
7	but meerly as touching upon our Interest.	but merely as touching upon our Interest.	cc-acp av-j c-acp vvg p-acp po12 n1.	(1) text (DIV1)	5	Image 1
8	Answ. No Man can have any True, or Real Interest, but what has some Reference to the Enjoyment of the SOVEREIGN GOOD:	Answer No Man can have any True, or Real Interest, but what has Some Referente to the Enjoyment of the SOVEREIGN GOOD:	np1 dx n1 vmb vhi d j, cc j n1, cc-acp q-crq vhz d n1 p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j-jn j:	(1) text (DIV1)	6	Image 1
9	Therefore any thing that deserves to be Known because it touches upon our Interest; deserves to be known as Perfecting the Understanding:	Therefore any thing that deserves to be Known Because it touches upon our Interest; deserves to be known as Perfecting the Understanding:	av d n1 cst vvz pc-acp vbi vvn c-acp pn31 vvz p-acp po12 n1; vvz pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp vvg dt n1:	(1) text (DIV1)	6	Image 1
10	The Perfection of the Understanding consisting in the Apprehension of the Truth, for the satisfaction of the Will, in the Possession of the True Good.	The Perfection of the Understanding consisting in the Apprehension of the Truth, for the satisfaction of the Will, in the Possession of the True Good.	dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvg p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt vmb, p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt j j.	(1) text (DIV1)	6	Image 1
11	I agree with this Ingenious Author in that he says, No Truth is Perfective of the Understanding, but only necessary Truth.	I agree with this Ingenious Author in that he Says, No Truth is Perfective of the Understanding, but only necessary Truth.	pns11 vvb p-acp d j n1 p-acp cst pns31 vvz, dx n1 vbz j pp-f dt n1, cc-acp av-j j n1.	(1) text (DIV1)	7	Image 1
12	By necessary Truth I understand the DIVINE ESSENCE, and all those EFFECTS of infinite Wisdom, Power,	By necessary Truth I understand the DIVINE ESSENCE, and all those EFFECTS of infinite Wisdom, Power,	p-acp j n1 pns11 vvb dt j-jn n1, cc d d n2 pp-f j n1, n1,	(1) text (DIV1)	7	Image 1
13	and Goodness, which it is Our Duty to Contemplate.	and goodness, which it is Our Duty to Contemplate.	cc n1, r-crq pn31 vbz po12 n1 pc-acp vvi.	(1) text (DIV1)	7	Image 1
14	Reflection 2. Sect. 10. If now it be further demanded how this may be done; ( viz. to apply our selves to the Divine NONLATINALPHABET to consult the Ideal World ) I Answer that there are Three ways of doing it,	Reflection 2. Sect. 10. If now it be further demanded how this may be done; (viz. to apply our selves to the Divine to consult the Ideal World) I Answer that there Are Three ways of doing it,	n1 crd np1 crd cs av pn31 vbi jc vvn c-crq d vmb vbi vdn; (n1 pc-acp vvi po12 n2 p-acp dt j-jn pc-acp vvi dt av n1) pns11 vvb cst a-acp vbr crd n2 pp-f vdg pn31,	(1) text (DIV1)	8	Image 1
15	and I can think of no more: The First is by Attention; The Second by Purity of Heart, and Life; and the Third by Prayer.	and I can think of no more: The First is by Attention; The Second by Purity of Heart, and Life; and the Third by Prayer.	cc pns11 vmb vvi pp-f dx av-dc: dt ord vbz p-acp n1; dt ord p-acp n1 pp-f n1, cc n1; cc dt ord p-acp n1.	(1) text (DIV1)	8	Image 1
16	I do not Charge these Words with Falshood, but the Reader will fall into an Error,	I do not Charge these Words with Falsehood, but the Reader will fallen into an Error,	pns11 vdb xx vvi d n2 p-acp n1, cc-acp dt n1 vmb vvi p-acp dt n1,	(1) text (DIV1)	9	Image 1
17	if he conceit that he may apply himself to the Divine NONLATINALPHABET by any other Attention of the Mind,	if he conceit that he may apply himself to the Divine by any other Attention of the Mind,	cs pns31 n1 cst pns31 vmb vvi px31 p-acp dt j-jn p-acp d j-jn n1 pp-f dt n1,	(1) text (DIV1)	9	Image 1
18	but what proceeds from such a Temper, or Disposition of Will, which implies an Aversion from any other Speculation, but what may be Vseful unto him, in doing the will of God.	but what proceeds from such a Temper, or Disposition of Will, which Implies an Aversion from any other Speculation, but what may be Useful unto him, in doing the will of God.	cc-acp r-crq vvz p-acp d dt vvi, cc n1 pp-f vmb, r-crq vvz dt n1 p-acp d j-jn n1, p-acp q-crq vmb vbi j p-acp pno31, p-acp vdg dt n1 pp-f np1.	(1) text (DIV1)	9	Image 1
19	This holy Disposition of the Will, is the only true Purity of Heart, and the Exercising of it is an Effectual Prayer, a Worshiping of GOD in Spirit, and in Truth.	This holy Disposition of the Will, is the only true Purity of Heart, and the Exercising of it is an Effectual Prayer, a Worshipping of GOD in Spirit, and in Truth.	d j n1 pp-f dt vmb, vbz dt j j n1 pp-f n1, cc dt vvg pp-f pn31 vbz dt j n1, dt vvg pp-f np1 p-acp n1, cc p-acp n1.	(1) text (DIV1)	10	Image 1
20	These words Sect. 29. are most perfectly agreeable to my Conceptions:	These words Sect. 29. Are most perfectly agreeable to my Conceptions:	d n2 np1 crd vbr av-ds av-j j p-acp po11 n2:	(1) text (DIV1)	11	Image 1
21	We ought to prosecute Learning and Knowledge, no further than as 'tis conducieve to the great ends of Piety, and Virtue.	We ought to prosecute Learning and Knowledge, no further than as it's conducieve to the great ends of Piety, and Virtue.	pns12 vmd pc-acp vvi n1 cc n1, av-dx av-jc cs c-acp pn31|vbz vvb p-acp dt j n2 pp-f n1, cc n1.	(1) text (DIV1)	11	Image 1
22	And consequently whenever we Study to any other Purpose, or in any other Degree than this;	And consequently whenever we Study to any other Purpose, or in any other Degree than this;	cc av-j av pns12 vvb p-acp d j-jn n1, cc p-acp d j-jn n1 cs d;	(1) text (DIV1)	11	Image 1
23	we are Unaccountably, Impertinently, I may add, Sinfully employ'd.	we Are Unaccountably, Impertinently, I may add, Sinfully employed.	pns12 vbr av-j, av-j, pns11 vmb vvi, av-j vvd.	(1) text (DIV1)	11	Image 1
24	But, then, say I, it must be consider'd, that no Sinful Exercise or Employment of our Intellective Faculties, can ever tend to the Improvement of the Brightness of the Vnderstanding, or Intellectual perfection.	But, then, say I, it must be considered, that no Sinful Exercise or Employment of our Intellective Faculties, can ever tend to the Improvement of the Brightness of the Understanding, or Intellectual perfection.	p-acp, av, vvb pns11, pn31 vmb vbi vvn, cst dx j vvb cc n1 pp-f po12 j n2, vmb av vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f dt n1, cc j n1.	(1) text (DIV1)	11	Image 1
25	Nothing can properly be call'd Wisdom, but the Practical Vnderstanding of true Goodness.	Nothing can properly be called Wisdom, but the Practical Understanding of true goodness.	np1 vmb av-j vbi vvn n1, p-acp dt j n1 pp-f j n1.	(1) text (DIV1)	11	Image 1
26	Such expressions as I find in the 27 and 28 Sections, seem to come short of that Accuracy which is requisite for a Christian Philosopher, that has the Confidence to pass so severe a Censure upon our Academical Education, and Learning.	Such expressions as I find in the 27 and 28 Sectis, seem to come short of that Accuracy which is requisite for a Christian Philosopher, that has the Confidence to pass so severe a Censure upon our Academical Education, and Learning.	d n2 c-acp pns11 vvb p-acp dt crd cc crd n2, vvb pc-acp vvi j pp-f d n1 r-crq vbz j p-acp dt njp n1, cst vhz dt n1 pc-acp vvi av j dt n1 p-acp po12 j n1, cc n1.	(1) text (DIV1)	11	Image 1
27	Certainly Rectitude of Will is a greater Ornament and Perfection, than Brightness of Understanding; and to be good is more Divine than to be Wise and Knowing.	Certainly Rectitude of Will is a greater Ornament and Perfection, than Brightness of Understanding; and to be good is more Divine than to be Wise and Knowing.	av-j n1 pp-f n1 vbz dt jc n1 cc n1, cs n1 pp-f n1; cc pc-acp vbi j vbz av-dc j-jn cs pc-acp vbi j cc vvg.	(1) text (DIV1)	11	Image 1
28	The Question is, whether we ought to be more Solicitous for that Intellectual Perfection, which we cant have here,	The Question is, whither we ought to be more Solicitous for that Intellectual Perfection, which we Cant have Here,	dt n1 vbz, cs pns12 vmd pc-acp vbi av-dc j p-acp d j n1, r-crq pns12 vvb vhb av,	(1) text (DIV1)	11	Image 1
29	and shall have hereafter, or for that Moral perfection, which we may have here, and cannot hereafter.	and shall have hereafter, or for that Moral perfection, which we may have Here, and cannot hereafter.	cc vmb vhi av, cc p-acp d j n1, r-crq pns12 vmb vhi av, cc vmbx av.	(1) text (DIV1)	11	Image 1
30	A Lover of this present World is a Fool and an Ignorant Wretch: They that Love the LORD JESUS in Sincerity, are the only Wise and Knowing Men.	A Lover of this present World is a Fool and an Ignorant Wretch: They that Love the LORD JESUS in Sincerity, Are the only Wise and Knowing Men.	dt n1 pp-f d j n1 vbz dt n1 cc dt j n1: pns32 cst vvb dt n1 np1 p-acp n1, vbr dt j j cc vvg n2.	(1) text (DIV1)	12	Image 1
31	'Tis one and the same thing to be Good, or to partake of the Divine Nature,	It's one and the same thing to be Good, or to partake of the Divine Nature,	pn31|vbz crd cc dt d n1 pc-acp vbi j, cc pc-acp vvi pp-f dt j-jn n1,	(1) text (DIV1)	12	Image 1
32	and to be Wise and Knowing.	and to be Wise and Knowing.	cc pc-acp vbi j cc vvg.	(1) text (DIV1)	12	Image 1
33	I think it my Duty to Declare to the World, that it seems to me, that this Author deals most Incuriously with the People call'd QUAKERS in speaking so Contemptuously of their Notion of the LIGHT WITHIN.	I think it my Duty to Declare to the World, that it seems to me, that this Author deals most Incuriously with the People called QUAKERS in speaking so Contemptuously of their Notion of the LIGHT WITHIN.	pns11 vvb pn31 po11 n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1, cst pn31 vvz p-acp pno11, cst d n1 vvz av-ds av-j p-acp dt n1 vvn np1 p-acp vvg av av-j pp-f po32 n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp.	(1) text (DIV1)	12	Image 1
34	I pray GOD that He, and I, and They, and all those that Profess themselves to be Followers of JESUS CHRIST, may have our Hearts duly Affected with the Sense of these Sacred Words, Proverbs 4. 18, 19. The path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day.	I pray GOD that He, and I, and They, and all those that Profess themselves to be Followers of JESUS CHRIST, may have our Hearts duly Affected with the Sense of these Sacred Words, Proverbs 4. 18, 19. The path of the just is as the shining Light, that shines more and more unto the perfect day.	pns11 vvb np1 cst pns31, cc pns11, cc pns32, cc d d cst vvb px32 pc-acp vbi n2 pp-f np1 np1, vmb vhi po12 n2 av-jn vvd p-acp dt n1 pp-f d j n2, n2 crd crd, crd dt n1 pp-f dt j vbz p-acp dt j-vvg n1, cst vvz dc cc av-dc p-acp dt j n1.	(1) text (DIV1)	12	Image 1
35	The way of the wicked is as darkness: they know not at what they stumble.	The Way of the wicked is as darkness: they know not At what they Stumble.	dt n1 pp-f dt j vbz p-acp n1: pns32 vvb xx p-acp r-crq pns32 vvb.	(1) text (DIV1)	13	Image 1
36	Iohn 1. 9. This was the true light, which lighteth every man that cometh into the world.	John 1. 9. This was the true Light, which lights every man that comes into the world.	np1 crd crd d vbds dt j n1, r-crq vvz d n1 cst vvz p-acp dt n1.	(1) text (DIV1)	14	Image 1
37	Iohn 8. 12. Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world:	John 8. 12. Then spoke jesus again unto them, saying, I am the Light of the world:	np1 crd crd av vvd np1 av p-acp pno32, vvg, pns11 vbm dt n1 pp-f dt n1:	(1) text (DIV1)	15	Image 1
38	he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.	he that follows me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the Light of life.	pns31 cst vvz pno11 vmb xx vvi p-acp n1, cc-acp vmb vhi dt n1 pp-f n1.	(1) text (DIV1)	15	Image 1
39	Iohn 14. 6. Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, and the truth, and the life:	John 14. 6. jesus Says unto him, I am the Way, and the truth, and the life:	np1 crd crd np1 vvz p-acp pno31, pns11 vbm dt n1, cc dt n1, cc dt n1:	(1) text (DIV1)	16	Image 1
40	no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. NONLATINALPHABET. FINIS.	no man comes unto the Father, but by me.. FINIS.	dx n1 vvz p-acp dt n1, cc-acp p-acp pno11.. fw-la.	(1) text (DIV1)	16	Image 1

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