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PROV. XXX. 8, 9. Remove far from me vanity and lies, give me neither poverty nor riches, feed me with food convenient for me:CURAE. XXX. 8, 9. Remove Far from me vanity and lies, give me neither poverty nor riches, feed me with food convenient for me:
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Lest I be full and deny thee, and say, Who is the Lord? or, lest I be poor and steal, and take the Name of my God in vain.
Lest I be full and deny thee, and say, Who is the Lord? or, lest I be poor and steal, and take the Name of my God in vain.
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SINCE the Love of Riches has so universally overspread the world, that neither Law nor Reason can restrain it,
SINCE the Love of Riches has so universally overspread the world, that neither Law nor Reason can restrain it,
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but like a deluge it bears down all bounds of Justice and Religion too:
but like a deluge it bears down all bounds of justice and Religion too:
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since covetous desires are so fatally rooted in the minds of men, that they will prefer a Possession upon Earth before a Reversion in Heaven;
since covetous Desires Are so fatally rooted in the minds of men, that they will prefer a Possession upon Earth before a Reversion in Heaven;
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and value both themselves and others, not for the accomplishments of Vertue, and perfections of the Soul,
and valve both themselves and Others, not for the accomplishments of Virtue, and perfections of the Soul,
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but according to the extent of their Lands, and the plenty of their Stores;
but according to the extent of their Lands, and the plenty of their Stores;
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it will not be unseasonable, and perhaps not unprofitable, to give some directions how to behave our selves in the purchase and enjoyment of these Goods,
it will not be unseasonable, and perhaps not unprofitable, to give Some directions how to behave our selves in the purchase and enjoyment of these Goods,
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as we find them laid down in the words of my Text. Where we may observe, I.
as we find them laid down in the words of my Text. Where we may observe, I.
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That both Poverty and Riches are the Gift of God;
That both Poverty and Riches Are the Gift of God;
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otherwise the Wise-man needed not to have prayed, Give me neither poverty nor riches, if it had been in his own power to make the choice.
otherwise the Wiseman needed not to have prayed, Give me neither poverty nor riches, if it had been in his own power to make the choice.
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II. That neither Poverty nor Riches are such Gifts for which a wise man would pray;
II That neither Poverty nor Riches Are such Gifts for which a wise man would pray;
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because each of these conditions have their dangers and inconveniences annext to them; as,
Because each of these conditions have their dangers and inconveniences annexed to them; as,
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1. Lest I be full and deny thee, and say, who is the Lord? which is the common effect of Riches; or,
1. Lest I be full and deny thee, and say, who is the Lord? which is the Common Effect of Riches; or,
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2. Lest I be poor and steal, and take the name of my God in vain, which is too often the effect of Want. III.
2. Lest I be poor and steal, and take the name of my God in vain, which is too often the Effect of Want. III.
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That the way to remove these inconveniences, is to remove far from us vanity and lies, and then we may so moderate our selves in each of these estates,
That the Way to remove these inconveniences, is to remove Far from us vanity and lies, and then we may so moderate our selves in each of these estates,
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as to be humble before God in the midst of our abundance, and thankfull to him in our distress.
as to be humble before God in the midst of our abundance, and thankful to him in our distress.
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IV. That notwithstanding this, yet the safest, and consequently the most desirable course of life, is a middle state between Poverty and Riches;
IV. That notwithstanding this, yet the Safest, and consequently the most desirable course of life, is a middle state between Poverty and Riches;
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and that it is for the interest as well as for the ease of man, that God would neither let us want nor abound,
and that it is for the Interest as well as for the ease of man, that God would neither let us want nor abound,
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but onely feed us with food convenient for us. And first, That both Poverty and Riches are the Gift of God.
but only feed us with food convenient for us. And First, That both Poverty and Riches Are the Gift of God.
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Whosoever rationally conceives the being of a God, must needs believe that our beings are dependent upon him,
Whosoever rationally conceives the being of a God, must needs believe that our beings Are dependent upon him,
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and from him alone we must expect rewards and punishments:
and from him alone we must expect rewards and punishments:
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and since there is a sort of men whom the expectations of another life cannot affect,
and since there is a sort of men whom the Expectations of Another life cannot affect,
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therefore it was necessary, that for the restraining of their lusts, and securing the government of the world.
Therefore it was necessary, that for the restraining of their Lustiest, and securing the government of the world.
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God should reserve to himself the sole disposal of these earthly goods, wherein they place their onely happiness.
God should reserve to himself the sole disposal of these earthly goods, wherein they place their only happiness.
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And this is a truth so manifest, that it is confess'd in the practice and experience of the worst of men;
And this is a truth so manifest, that it is confessed in the practice and experience of the worst of men;
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for which of them would not grow rich, if it were in the power of man to bring his own designs to pass;
for which of them would not grow rich, if it were in the power of man to bring his own designs to pass;
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or would content himself with a mean contemptible Estate if humane means could prevent it ▪ Thus whilst they blaspheme the Providence of God, they confess his power;
or would content himself with a mean contemptible Estate if humane means could prevent it ▪ Thus while they Blaspheme the Providence of God, they confess his power;
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and when the impatient Wife of Job bad him in the midst of his poverty, curse God and die, she gave as great a demonstration, that both our good and evil things proceed from him,
and when the impatient Wife of Job bade him in the midst of his poverty, curse God and die, she gave as great a demonstration, that both our good and evil things proceed from him,
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as Job himself could doe in saying, the Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away.
as Job himself could do in saying, the Lord gives and the Lord Takes away.
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This Proposition therefore being suppos'd in my Text, and confess'd by the greatest enemies of Religion, I shall take it for fully granted; and proceed to the
This Proposition Therefore being supposed in my Text, and confessed by the greatest enemies of Religion, I shall take it for Fully granted; and proceed to the
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Second thing proposed, that though both Poverty and Riches are the Gift of God, and he often ordereth both for our good,
Second thing proposed, that though both Poverty and Riches Are the Gift of God, and he often Ordereth both for our good,
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yet neither of them are such gifts for which a wise man would pray:
yet neither of them Are such Gifts for which a wise man would pray:
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For the true happiness of the Soul consisteth in a state of rest, but both these conditions are equally subject to dangers and troubles.
For the true happiness of the Soul Consisteth in a state of rest, but both these conditions Are equally Subject to dangers and Troubles.
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Riches incline a man to Pride, and Poverty to Malice; Riches make us the Subject of mens Envy, and Poverty of their Contempt:
Riches incline a man to Pride, and Poverty to Malice; Riches make us the Subject of men's Envy, and Poverty of their Contempt:
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Abundance often begets Presumption, and Want is the Mother of Despair; Plenty produces Forgetfulness, and Extremity leads us to Discontent.
Abundance often begets Presumption, and Want is the Mother of Despair; Plenty produces Forgetfulness, and Extremity leads us to Discontent.
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Riches create a confidence in us, and hurry us into a restless Ocean of trouble, where we are expos'd to the fury of the Winds, and toss'd by every Wave;
Riches create a confidence in us, and hurry us into a restless Ocean of trouble, where we Are exposed to the fury of the Winds, and tossed by every Wave;
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whilst Poverty casts us back again to the Shore, and puts us in danger of being split upon the Coast.
while Poverty Cast us back again to the Shore, and puts us in danger of being split upon the Coast.
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Thus when Israel sojourned in the Wilderness, they murmured against the Lord and his servant Moses, and yet when they fed upon the plenty of Milk and Honey,
Thus when Israel sojourned in the Wilderness, they murmured against the Lord and his servant Moses, and yet when they fed upon the plenty of Milk and Honey,
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then Jesurun waxed fat and kicked. Unhappy Man!
then Jeshurun waxed fat and Kicked. Unhappy Man!
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that no estate or condition can reconcile us to our present Fortunes, but the want of our desires breeds murmurings in us,
that no estate or condition can reconcile us to our present Fortune's, but the want of our Desires breeds murmurings in us,
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and the very enjoyment of them yields us no satisfaction.
and the very enjoyment of them yields us no satisfaction.
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We have learnt, just contrary to St. Paul, in whatsoever state we are therewith to be discontent;
We have learned, just contrary to Saint Paul, in whatsoever state we Are therewith to be discontent;
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we neither know how to be abased nor how to abound, but when we are hungry we repine at God,
we neither know how to be abased nor how to abound, but when we Are hungry we repine At God,
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and when we are full we are a burthen to our selves.
and when we Are full we Are a burden to our selves.
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'Tis strange, that the minds of Men should so servilely depend upon this World, as not to maintain a steady course for one moment,
It's strange, that the minds of Men should so servilely depend upon this World, as not to maintain a steady course for one moment,
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but be biass'd by every petty chance, and chang'd by every turn of Fortune.
but be biased by every Petty chance, and changed by every turn of Fortune.
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This is too evident a sign, that our Souls have no communication with Heaven, where all things continue fix'd and settled;
This is too evident a Signen, that our Souls have no communication with Heaven, where all things continue fixed and settled;
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no dependence upon God, who is one and the same for ever;
no dependence upon God, who is one and the same for ever;
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since we put such confidence in these outward worldly goods, that with them our minds are so exalted,
since we put such confidence in these outward worldly goods, that with them our minds Are so exalted,
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and without them so much debased.
and without them so much debased.
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And yet we find by sad experience, that few men can bear up against the strokes of fortune,
And yet we find by sad experience, that few men can bear up against the Strokes of fortune,
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though they are inflicted by the hand of God: But when Poverty comes upon them, they think themselves oppress'd:
though they Are inflicted by the hand of God: But when Poverty comes upon them, they think themselves oppressed:
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as if they were to prescribe to the Almighty in the dispensation of his blessings, and their own desires were the onely measures of their right:
as if they were to prescribe to the Almighty in the Dispensation of his blessings, and their own Desires were the only measures of their right:
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without considering their own sins, as the cause of their calamities; or their own amendment, as the end thereof;
without considering their own Sins, as the cause of their calamities; or their own amendment, as the end thereof;
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they wrongfully accuse both God and Man, as the Authours and Instruments of that unhappiness which they owe chiefly to themselves.
they wrongfully accuse both God and Man, as the Authors and Instruments of that unhappiness which they owe chiefly to themselves.
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Sometimes they look upon their Neighbour's plenty as the occasion of their distress; and so steal from them, to supply their own wants:
Sometime they look upon their Neighbour's plenty as the occasion of their distress; and so steal from them, to supply their own Wants:
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thus starving their Conscience to relieve their Carcase, and sacrificing their Religion to the Belly, their God.
thus starving their Conscience to relieve their Carcase, and sacrificing their Religion to the Belly, their God.
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Sometimes they imagine the superfluity of another's fortune is a reproach to the penury of theirs;
Sometime they imagine the superfluity of another's fortune is a reproach to the penury of theirs;
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with envy they behold the affluence and ease of the rich;
with envy they behold the affluence and ease of the rich;
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and not content with the emptiness of their bodies, they put leanness withall into their Souls.
and not content with the emptiness of their bodies, they put leanness withal into their Souls.
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Thus to an evil eye all Objects are offensive, and even the goodness of God it self increases the offence.
Thus to an evil eye all Objects Are offensive, and even the Goodness of God it self increases the offence.
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Then they repine at Heaven for the unequal distribution of its gifts, curse the Lord in their hearts, though they die for it;
Then they repine At Heaven for the unequal distribution of its Gifts, curse the Lord in their hearts, though they die for it;
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and doe even worse than take the name of their God in vain.
and do even Worse than take the name of their God in vain.
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With very good reason therefore did the Wise-man in my Text pray, give me not poverty. And certainly every wise man alive will join prayers with him,
With very good reason Therefore did the Wiseman in my Text pray, give me not poverty. And Certainly every wise man alive will join Prayers with him,
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lest shame, contempt and want, the onely attendents of that uncomfortable state, should tempt us to mistrust the assistence of our God,
lest shame, contempt and want, the only attendants of that uncomfortable state, should tempt us to mistrust the assistance of our God,
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and so betray us, through the frailty of our flesh, to relieve our selves by wicked means.
and so betray us, through the frailty of our Flesh, to relieve our selves by wicked means.
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And therefore no prudent, no religious man, can make real poverty his choice.
And Therefore no prudent, no religious man, can make real poverty his choice.
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For though 'tis possible he may stem the tide of adversity, and bear up gloriously against all its waves;
For though it's possible he may stem the tide of adversity, and bear up gloriously against all its waves;
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yet 'tis possible too that he may be carry'd away with the stream, and saint under the temptation and the conflict.
yet it's possible too that he may be carried away with the stream, and saint under the temptation and the conflict.
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Though, as the Devil truly said, a man may fall from the pinacle of a Temple without dashing his foot against a stone;
Though, as the devil truly said, a man may fallen from the pinnacle of a Temple without dashing his foot against a stone;
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yet the wisest man that ever liv'd, thought this no warrant for him to try the experiment:
yet the Wisest man that ever lived, Thought this no warrant for him to try the experiment:
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he is happy that outlives the fall, but he that is wise avoids the danger.
he is happy that outlives the fallen, but he that is wise avoids the danger.
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'Tis sufficient for us that God does not lead us into temptation; why then should we voluntarily tempt the Lord our God?
It's sufficient for us that God does not led us into temptation; why then should we voluntarily tempt the Lord our God?
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And the same reason holds also in the other extreme.
And the same reason holds also in the other extreme.
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For riches too have their precipices, as well as poverty, and therefore are equally to be avoided.
For riches too have their precipices, as well as poverty, and Therefore Are equally to be avoided.
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Prosperity has its dangerous trials, and is expos'd to manifold temptations, and 'tis ill trusting to our own vertue,
Prosperity has its dangerous trials, and is exposed to manifold temptations, and it's ill trusting to our own virtue,
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when we have put our selves into the midst of all the opportunities of vice. On one hand the temptations of the world beset us:
when we have put our selves into the midst of all the opportunities of vice. On one hand the temptations of the world beset us:
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and if that smiles upon us, we are too apt to be flatter'd and pleas'd our selves.
and if that smiles upon us, we Are too apt to be flattered and pleased our selves.
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'Tis natural for a man to rejoice in the works of his own hands;
It's natural for a man to rejoice in the works of his own hands;
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and when he has dedicated his youth to worldly cares, and courted Mammon in his riper years, he will adore it in his old age,
and when he has dedicated his youth to worldly Cares, and courted Mammon in his riper Years, he will adore it in his old age,
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and at length it will become his God. Here he places all his confidence:
and At length it will become his God. Here he places all his confidence:
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and to convince us that covetousness is truly idolatry, like the Heathen Idolater, he bows down to an image of his own making, he worships it,
and to convince us that covetousness is truly idolatry, like the Heathen Idolater, he bows down to an image of his own making, he worships it,
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and prays to it, and says, deliver me, for thou art my God. and prays to it, and Says, deliver me, for thou art my God.
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On the other hand our riches expose us to the assaults of the Flesh, which always gains ground upon us when we are full.
On the other hand our riches expose us to the assaults of the Flesh, which always gains ground upon us when we Are full.
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And therefore the Apostle exhorts us not to make provision for the flesh to fulfill the lusts thereof.
And Therefore the Apostle exhorts us not to make provision for the Flesh to fulfil the Lustiest thereof.
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'Tis this plenty that nourishes us in our vice, and feeds us in our lusts; it adds fuel to the flame within us;
It's this plenty that Nourishes us in our vice, and feeds us in our Lustiest; it adds fuel to the flame within us;
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and whilst we yield a constant supply to our greedy desires, the fire never goeth out.
and while we yield a constant supply to our greedy Desires, the fire never Goes out.
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Fulness inclines us to ease and luxury, luxury begets sin, and sin brings us to death.
Fullness inclines us to ease and luxury, luxury begets since, and since brings us to death.
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Thus we multiply our transgressions together with our stores;
Thus we multiply our transgressions together with our stores;
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and he that, with Solomon, will take occasion from his riches, to prove the mirth, the pleasures and follies of sense,
and he that, with Solomon, will take occasion from his riches, to prove the mirth, the pleasures and follies of sense,
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like him also will find his wisedom overborn by his vice, and so come at last to deny his God.
like him also will find his Wisdom overborne by his vice, and so come At last to deny his God.
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For when the vanities of the World, and the lusts of the Flesh have taken possession of the heart of man,
For when the vanities of the World, and the Lustiest of the Flesh have taken possession of the heart of man,
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then comes the Devil and finds an easie conquest.
then comes the devil and finds an easy conquest.
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He that denies the providence of God, by trusting in his own strength, and denies the power of God, by following his own devices;
He that Denies the providence of God, by trusting in his own strength, and Denies the power of God, by following his own devices;
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has no way left to vindicate his honour, and quiet his conscience, but by denying the very being of God,
has not Way left to vindicate his honour, and quiet his conscience, but by denying the very being of God,
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and saying with Pharaoh, Who is the Lord that I should obey his voice? Thus proceeding by degrees from mistrust to disobedience,
and saying with Pharaoh, Who is the Lord that I should obey his voice? Thus proceeding by Degrees from mistrust to disobedience,
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and from disobedience to infidelity, the foolish man delivers himself up to the power of Satan, and renounces the living God.
and from disobedience to infidelity, the foolish man delivers himself up to the power of Satan, and renounces the living God.
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Then he disclaims the benefit of his creation; and rather than acknowledge a power above him, will absurdly impute his being to chance.
Then he disclaims the benefit of his creation; and rather than acknowledge a power above him, will absurdly impute his being to chance.
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He denies the goodness of God in his constant preservation;
He Denies the Goodness of God in his constant preservation;
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and rather than give God the glory and thanks, ascribes all his happiness to the works of his own hands.
and rather than give God the glory and thanks, ascribes all his happiness to the works of his own hands.
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He denies the justice of God in his judgments;
He Denies the Justice of God in his Judgments;
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afflictions, diseases and death, he looks upon as the necessities of his nature, and not the punishment of his sins.
afflictions, diseases and death, he looks upon as the necessities of his nature, and not the punishment of his Sins.
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So perverse is he in all his ways, that Moses and the Prophets cannot reclaim him;
So perverse is he in all his ways, that Moses and the prophets cannot reclaim him;
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nothing but one from the dead is a demonstration that can please a riotous sinner, and even that cannot convince him.
nothing but one from the dead is a demonstration that can please a riotous sinner, and even that cannot convince him.
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And yet can his riches redeem him from death, or from the terrours after death? though in the hardness of his heart he deny'd the power of God whilst he lived,
And yet can his riches Redeem him from death, or from the terrors After death? though in the hardness of his heart he denied the power of God while he lived,
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yet at length he must feel his vengeance, and the fury of the Lord will convince his errour.
yet At length he must feel his vengeance, and the fury of the Lord will convince his error.
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Oh Death, how bitter is the remembrance of thee to a man that liveth at rest in his possessions, O Death, how bitter is the remembrance of thee to a man that lives At rest in his possessions,
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and hath prosperity in all things! and hath Prosperity in all things!
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how will he lament the fatal change of his estate, when his jollity shall be turn'd into mourning,
how will he lament the fatal change of his estate, when his jollity shall be turned into mourning,
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and his pleasure into gnashing of teeth! When instead of purple, he shall be cloath'd with ashes;
and his pleasure into gnashing of teeth! When instead of purple, he shall be clothed with Ashes;
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and all the delicacies which he riotously devour'd in his life, he would now exchange for one drop of water to cool his tongue.
and all the delicacies which he riotously devoured in his life, he would now exchange for one drop of water to cool his tongue.
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When the voice of Musick, which us'd to charm his ears, shall be put to silence for ever in the grave,
When the voice of Music, which used to charm his ears, shall be put to silence for ever in the grave,
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and the howlings of accursed Spirits shall supply their place.
and the howlings of accursed Spirits shall supply their place.
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The Flatterers, which partook of his good things, and basely extoll'd his folly, shall now partake of his misery too,
The Flatterers, which partook of his good things, and basely extolled his folly, shall now partake of his misery too,
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and without any dissimulation, lament his and their own iniquity.
and without any dissimulation, lament his and their own iniquity.
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And because they made a mock of sin, and laugh'd at the obedience of the righteous, God also will laugh at their calamity, and mock when their fear cometh.
And Because they made a mock of since, and laughed At the Obedience of the righteous, God also will laugh At their calamity, and mock when their Fear comes.
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Therefore give us not riches, lest we be full and deny thee, and say, who is the Lord? lest the Lord also should deny us in the day of our trouble;
Therefore give us not riches, lest we be full and deny thee, and say, who is the Lord? lest the Lord also should deny us in the day of our trouble;
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and say, depart from me ye workers of wickedness, I know you not.
and say, depart from me you workers of wickedness, I know you not.
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I would not here be thought to inveigh against the Rich, but onely to reprove the folly and danger of those who put their trust in riches.
I would not Here be Thought to inveigh against the Rich, but only to reprove the folly and danger of those who put their trust in riches.
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For since 'tis the goodness of God that gives us all things plenteously to enjoy; he can sanctify his gifts,
For since it's the Goodness of God that gives us all things plenteously to enjoy; he can sanctify his Gifts,
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and by his grace can, notwithstanding these inconveniences, turn them to our advantage. Which was the
and by his grace can, notwithstanding these inconveniences, turn them to our advantage. Which was the
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Third thing propos'd, that if we remove far from us vanity and lies, all false opinions and vain conceits of the things of this World, we may then so moderate our selves in either of the extremes of fortune,
Third thing proposed, that if we remove Far from us vanity and lies, all false opinions and vain conceits of the things of this World, we may then so moderate our selves in either of the extremes of fortune,
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as to be humble before God in the midst of our abundance, and thankfull even in our distress.
as to be humble before God in the midst of our abundance, and thankful even in our distress.
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'Tis the ignorance of our understandings that depraves our wills, and a false estimate of things that makes us first chuse amiss, and then abuse our choice.
It's the ignorance of our understandings that depraves our wills, and a false estimate of things that makes us First choose amiss, and then abuse our choice.
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Had we but so much Christian philosophy, as to discern the true nature and import of earthly things,
Had we but so much Christian philosophy, as to discern the true nature and import of earthly things,
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and to distinguish rightly between good and evil, we could not be so fatally betray'd by specious shews, to forsake our real and substantial happiness.
and to distinguish rightly between good and evil, we could not be so fatally betrayed by specious shows, to forsake our real and substantial happiness.
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How absurd is it to pass a judgment upon a man onely by his outside,
How absurd is it to pass a judgement upon a man only by his outside,
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and value him according to the stamp which his garments, and trifles set upon him? is not the body more than raiment, says our Saviour? and yet the Body it self is but the covering of the man, the meanest,
and valve him according to the stamp which his garments, and trifles Set upon him? is not the body more than raiment, Says our Saviour? and yet the Body it self is but the covering of the man, the Meanest,
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and basest part of his nature; and he is no more to be valued by the health, strength or splendour thereof,
and Basest part of his nature; and he is no more to be valued by the health, strength or splendour thereof,
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than a Jewel is by the Cabinet that contains it, or Gold by the Chest wherein 'tis hid.
than a Jewel is by the Cabinet that contains it, or Gold by the Chest wherein it's hid.
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And if the Body it self be of so little esteem, in comparison of the Mind,
And if the Body it self be of so little esteem, in comparison of the Mind,
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and those divine excellencies therein, which intitle it to the image of God;
and those divine excellencies therein, which entitle it to the image of God;
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how much more inconsiderable are riches, which serve onely for ornaments of the Body, and to cloath that part which covers us?
how much more inconsiderable Are riches, which serve only for Ornament of the Body, and to cloth that part which covers us?
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Yet such is the folly and vanity of man, that he makes this part his chief business and delight:
Yet such is the folly and vanity of man, that he makes this part his chief business and delight:
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for this it is that he rises up early, and so late takes rest, and eats the bread of carefulness, that his riches may be seen of men,
for this it is that he rises up early, and so late Takes rest, and eats the bred of carefulness, that his riches may be seen of men,
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and dazle the eyes of ignorant people: in a most gross absurdity he neglects his Soul, to take care for his Body;
and dazzle the eyes of ignorant people: in a most gross absurdity he neglects his Soul, to take care for his Body;
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and then neglects his Body too, and impairs the health thereof, to provide the unnecessary ornaments of its outside.
and then neglects his Body too, and impairs the health thereof, to provide the unnecessary Ornament of its outside.
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Thus with exquisite industry and diligence he cloaths a Carcase:
Thus with exquisite industry and diligence he clothes a Carcase:
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and if he can but paint and adorn his Sepulchre, he cares not though all be stench and rottenness within.
and if he can but paint and adorn his Sepulchre, he Cares not though all be stench and rottenness within.
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And who can chuse but condemn his conduct, who resolves to beautify his Chamber, though he starves his Guest?
And who can choose but condemn his conduct, who resolves to beautify his Chamber, though he starves his Guest?
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Therefore to restore us to a right understanding, and to remove this vanity, which depraves our judgment, corrupts our nature,
Therefore to restore us to a right understanding, and to remove this vanity, which depraves our judgement, corrupts our nature,
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and spoils us of our Religion too, let us consider
and spoils us of our Religion too, let us Consider
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1. The uncertainty of riches, and the folly of those who build their happiness upon so sandy a foundation.
1. The uncertainty of riches, and the folly of those who built their happiness upon so sandy a Foundation.
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Though the whole World be an Exchange, and nothing there continues in one stay, yet of all that we see and admire therein, nothing is so uncertain as our Riches:
Though the Whole World be an Exchange, and nothing there continues in one stay, yet of all that we see and admire therein, nothing is so uncertain as our Riches:
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here the moth and rust do corrupt; and what these accidents of nature spare, the thieves break through and steal. Here the moth and rust do corrupt; and what these accidents of nature spare, the thieves break through and steal.
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And though our care and vigilance may protect and guard us from the violence of an open enemy,
And though our care and vigilance may Pact and guard us from the violence of an open enemy,
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yet there is no fence against the treachery of a false familiar friend. He that can unlock our bosome, and dive into the treasures of our heart;
yet there is no fence against the treachery of a false familiar friend. He that can unlock our bosom, and dive into the treasures of our heart;
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will find an easie access to our coffers, and prevail more by the flattering insinuations of his craft,
will find an easy access to our coffers, and prevail more by the flattering insinuations of his craft,
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than the Robber can do by open force.
than the Robber can do by open force.
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The Laws themselves, which were design'd for our defence, by the contrivance of evil men often prove our destruction,
The Laws themselves, which were designed for our defence, by the contrivance of evil men often prove our destruction,
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and we meet with a dagger where we expected to find a shield.
and we meet with a dagger where we expected to find a shield.
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How often have we seen the hand of God, in a raging flame, reduce whole Families from the height of pride to the extremity of want;
How often have we seen the hand of God, in a raging flame, reduce Whole Families from the height of pride to the extremity of want;
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and in one minute bury the labours of divers ages? The Earth it self sometimes opens her womb,
and in one minute bury the labours of diverse ages? The Earth it self sometime Opens her womb,
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and swallows up the fruits of the Field:
and Swallows up the fruits of the Field:
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and the waves of the Sea, when they arise, sweep away the treasures of the Earth:
and the waves of the Sea, when they arise, sweep away the treasures of the Earth:
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Sometimes God arms the Air it self with poison, and blasts the hopes of a promising Spring.
Sometime God arms the Air it self with poison, and blasts the hope's of a promising Spring.
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Thus all the Elements in their courses fight against us;
Thus all the Elements in their courses fight against us;
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and what they spare, the more unmercifull sword of Man cuts off, and lays waste our dwelling place.
and what they spare, the more unmerciful sword of Man cuts off, and lays waste our Dwelling place.
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And is it for this that we forget God? shall we forsake the Lord our strength, our rock of defence and mighty deliverer, to put our trust in such fading transitory hopes? shall we commit our ease and quietness to the Seas and Winds,
And is it for this that we forget God? shall we forsake the Lord our strength, our rock of defence and mighty deliverer, to put our trust in such fading transitory hope's? shall we commit our ease and quietness to the Seas and Winds,
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and entrust our dearest treasures with the Flatterer and the Thief? We must indeed submit to the power of God;
and entrust our dearest treasures with the Flatterer and the Thief? We must indeed submit to the power of God;
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and whensoever he pleases, he can bring distress and anguish upon us: but must we put our happiness also into the hands of wicked and deceitfull Man;
and whensoever he Pleases, he can bring distress and anguish upon us: but must we put our happiness also into the hands of wicked and deceitful Man;
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shall we place all our glory in that which Moths and Caterpillars devour, and make our selves subject to the mean, contemptible vermin of the Earth? surely God design'd some nobler,
shall we place all our glory in that which Moths and Caterpillars devour, and make our selves Subject to the mean, contemptible vermin of the Earth? surely God designed Some Nobler,
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and more solid delights, to entertain our thoughts withall;
and more solid delights, to entertain our thoughts withal;
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and did not bestow a divine nature upon us, to be thrown away upon the sordid dregs of the Earth,
and did not bestow a divine nature upon us, to be thrown away upon the sordid dregs of the Earth,
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and be made the sport of every Creature.
and be made the sport of every Creature.
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But, 2. though this uncertainty of riches were removed, and our possessions were established unto us for ever;
But, 2. though this uncertainty of riches were removed, and our possessions were established unto us for ever;
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yet we must consider, how unprofitable they are of themselves, and how little they advance either the honour or the happiness of Man:
yet we must Consider, how unprofitable they Are of themselves, and how little they advance either the honour or the happiness of Man:
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the wisest and richest of Kings assures us, that riches profit not in the day of wrath.
the Wisest and Richest of Kings assures us, that riches profit not in the day of wrath.
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Whole mines of treasures cannot defend us from the torments of a disease; nor the multitude of Attendents affright from us the terrours of death:
whole mines of treasures cannot defend us from the torments of a disease; nor the multitude of Attendants affright from us the terrors of death:
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they onely serve to soften and effeminate our hearts against the day of adversity, and make us unable to bear those afflictions which they themselves bring upon us.
they only serve to soften and effeminate our hearts against the day of adversity, and make us unable to bear those afflictions which they themselves bring upon us.
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The aching of the Head may be caus'd, but cannot be cur'd by all the Balms and Spices of the East,
The aching of the Head may be caused, but cannot be cured by all the Balms and Spices of the East,
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nor the rottenness of Bones be remov'd with millions of Gold and Silver:
nor the rottenness of Bones be removed with millions of Gold and Silver:
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but the Richest must die as well as the Poor and Needy, and their dear Possessions can neither preserve them in this World,
but the Richest must die as well as the Poor and Needy, and their dear Possessions can neither preserve them in this World,
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nor follow them into the next.
nor follow them into the next.
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Nay, they not onely die, but live like other men. Of all the perplexities that attend humane Life, they have their share, and perhaps the greatest too:
Nay, they not only die, but live like other men. Of all the perplexities that attend humane Life, they have their share, and perhaps the greatest too:
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though all the World should applaud their Happiness, and flatter their Prosperity, yet they cannot flatter themselves out of those Troubles, that interrupt their Enjoyments,
though all the World should applaud their Happiness, and flatter their Prosperity, yet they cannot flatter themselves out of those Troubles, that interrupt their Enjoyments,
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and disturb their very Rest. He that increases Riches increases Sorrow, and whosoever thinks to establish his Happiness upon the Honours of the World,
and disturb their very Rest. He that increases Riches increases Sorrow, and whosoever thinks to establish his Happiness upon the Honours of the World,
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and the multitude of Dependents, will find at last, just contrary to his expectations, that they are become his Idol, and he is their Prey.
and the multitude of Dependents, will find At last, just contrary to his Expectations, that they Are become his Idol, and he is their Prey.
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And what is all this to the Happiness of the Mind, which requires a fix'd and substantial good, that depends not upon the accidental Crosses of this World,
And what is all this to the Happiness of the Mind, which requires a fixed and substantial good, that depends not upon the accidental Crosses of this World,
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nor the Humours of a giddy People:
nor the Humours of a giddy People:
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a Happiness, which, like the Soul it self, is alway active and divine, full and satisfactory, though it be never seen.
a Happiness, which, like the Soul it self, is always active and divine, full and satisfactory, though it be never seen.
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The Soul, which can enjoy all happiness and pleasure within its own bounds, and needs no witnesses of its greatness,
The Soul, which can enjoy all happiness and pleasure within its own bounds, and needs no Witnesses of its greatness,
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but onely God and it self, disdains to submit to the Dunghill for its delight, and to appeal to the ignorant multitude for its applause;
but only God and it self, disdains to submit to the Dunghill for its delight, and to appeal to the ignorant multitude for its applause;
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it fixes it self upon everlasting pleasures, and places its habitation upon that onely Rock which can never be remov'd;
it fixes it self upon everlasting pleasures, and places its habitation upon that only Rock which can never be removed;
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Vertue and Goodness, Justice and Truth are the Pillars that support it, and Mercy and Peace are its eternal Ornaments;
Virtue and goodness, justice and Truth Are the Pillars that support it, and Mercy and Peace Are its Eternal Ornament;
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no Storms nor Tempests can shake its Foundation, and no malignant Blasts can deface its Beauty,
no Storms nor Tempests can shake its Foundation, and no malignant Blasts can deface its Beauty,
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but 'tis all solid and strong without, and all glorious within.
but it's all solid and strong without, and all glorious within.
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Thus the Wise-man desires nothing but what the Grace of God has put into his own power to accomplish;
Thus the Wiseman Desires nothing but what the Grace of God has put into his own power to accomplish;
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and look whatsoever this Man doeth it shall prosper. He numbers his Treasures by his Good-works, which no man can take from him;
and look whatsoever this Man doth it shall prosper. He numbers his Treasures by his Good works, which no man can take from him;
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and the Vertues and Excellencies of his Mind are above Gold and precious Stones.
and the Virtues and Excellencies of his Mind Are above Gold and precious Stones.
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These are his Heavenly Possessions, which daily employ his thoughts, and improve his Piety, to the honour of God,
These Are his Heavenly Possessions, which daily employ his thoughts, and improve his Piety, to the honour of God,
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and the comfort of his Soul. As for all other goods, he looks upon them as unnecessary ornaments of his Life, bestow'd upon him not so much for his own sake,
and the Comfort of his Soul. As for all other goods, he looks upon them as unnecessary Ornament of his Life, bestowed upon him not so much for his own sake,
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as for the sake of others. He considers thereby that God has made him his Steward, to minister unto the Poor,
as for the sake of Others. He considers thereby that God has made him his Steward, to minister unto the Poor,
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and therefore what God with a bountifull hand has dealt to him, he bountifully deals abroad;
and Therefore what God with a bountiful hand has dealt to him, he bountifully deals abroad;
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and having provided for the Necessaries of his Life and State, he knows no other use of the Superfluities,
and having provided for the Necessaries of his Life and State, he knows no other use of the Superfluities,
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but to dispense them unto those that want.
but to dispense them unto those that want.
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Thus with a generous Mind he promotes a publick Good, and like God himself rejoices in that joy which he creates in others.
Thus with a generous Mind he promotes a public Good, and like God himself rejoices in that joy which he creates in Others.
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And when he has gain'd this conquest of the World, and remov'd the vanity thereof far from him,
And when he has gained this conquest of the World, and removed the vanity thereof Far from him,
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then is he fit to be entrusted with Riches, without danger of mis-employing them to encourage Vice,
then is he fit to be Entrusted with Riches, without danger of misemploying them to encourage Vice,
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or concealing them to defraud his Vertue.
or concealing them to defraud his Virtue.
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If he finds any real profit or advantage by being Rich, he considers that 'tis the goodness of God to make him so,
If he finds any real profit or advantage by being Rich, he considers that it's the Goodness of God to make him so,
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and therefore he behaves himself thankfully towards the Giver of his good Gifts, and provokes him not to Anger by abusing of his Mercy.
and Therefore he behaves himself thankfully towards the Giver of his good Gifts, and provokes him not to Anger by abusing of his Mercy.
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He is so far from denying God in his Prosperity, that he makes this very thing an argument for his Religion,
He is so Far from denying God in his Prosperity, that he makes this very thing an argument for his Religion,
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and a help to his Devotion.
and a help to his Devotion.
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The Devil himself could say, does Job serve God for nought? hast thou not made a hedge about him,
The devil himself could say, does Job serve God for nought? hast thou not made a hedge about him,
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and about his house? thou hast blessed the works of his hands, and his substance is encreased in the Land. And if God has been bountifull unto us, cannot we remember whose Hand it is that guards us, whose Blessing it is that maketh rich? The Earth it self will upbraid our ingratitude,and about his house? thou hast blessed the works of his hands, and his substance is increased in the Land. And if God has been bountiful unto us, cannot we Remember whose Hand it is that guards us, whose Blessing it is that makes rich? The Earth it self will upbraid our ingratitude,
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for she in return for the Shours and Dews of Heaven, sends forth the Fruits of the Field for Sacrifice,
for she in return for the Shours and Dews of Heaven, sends forth the Fruits of the Field for Sacrifice,
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and answers the Labours and the Toils of the Husbandman by a plentifull increase;
and answers the Labours and the Toils of the Husbandman by a plentiful increase;
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and can we be more senseless than the Earth it self, or more unrighteous than the Devil? Shall we therefore be unmindfull of God,
and can we be more senseless than the Earth it self, or more unrighteous than the devil? Shall we Therefore be unmindful of God,
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because he remembers us? Surely if we grow rich, we will not behave our selves frowardly in thy sight:
Because he remembers us? Surely if we grow rich, we will not behave our selves frowardly in thy sighed:
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if we be full, we will not deny thee, and say, Who is the Lord? but rather we will magnifie thy Name,
if we be full, we will not deny thee, and say, Who is the Lord? but rather we will magnify thy Name,
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and say, Lord, what is man, that thou art mindfull of him, or the son of man that thou hast such respect unto him?
and say, Lord, what is man, that thou art mindful of him, or the son of man that thou hast such respect unto him?
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And now it must be confess'd that it is truly an argument of a noble Spirit to be above the frowns of Fortune,
And now it must be confessed that it is truly an argument of a noble Spirit to be above the frowns of Fortune,
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but 'tis much more difficult and more glorious too to be above its smiles;
but it's much more difficult and more glorious too to be above its smiles;
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to be exalted above the alluring pleasures of Earth, and to despise that very affluence which we enjoy;
to be exalted above the alluring pleasures of Earth, and to despise that very affluence which we enjoy;
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and what the Philosopher said of a valiant Man in his sufferings, is much more applicable to the vertuous Man in his enjoyments, that a Soul thus qualified and thus endowed, is a spectacle on which God himself may look with pleasure.
and what the Philosopher said of a valiant Man in his sufferings, is much more applicable to the virtuous Man in his enjoyments, that a Soul thus qualified and thus endowed, is a spectacle on which God himself may look with pleasure.
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Here we may see and admire in Man the most lively image and representation of his great Creatour.
Here we may see and admire in Man the most lively image and representation of his great Creator.
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This is truly to command the World, without being commanded or sway'd by any Creature;
This is truly to command the World, without being commanded or swayed by any Creature;
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to possess and enjoy the Blessings of Heaven and Earth, with clean Hands and an untainted Heart, is to be like Adam in his Paradise, invested at once with innocence and glory.
to possess and enjoy the Blessings of Heaven and Earth, with clean Hands and an untainted Heart, is to be like Adam in his Paradise, invested At once with innocence and glory.
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But, 2. Having learnt to demean our selves with Humility and Moderation in a plentifull Estate, we shall with ease overcome the Temptations of Poverty,
But, 2. Having learned to demean our selves with Humility and Moderation in a plentiful Estate, we shall with ease overcome the Temptations of Poverty,
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and learn Patience and Thankfulness in the time of need.
and Learn Patience and Thankfulness in the time of need.
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Why should we repine for want of a thing of nought, and disquiet our selves for that which is lighter than vanity it self? Why should we murmur at that state which God judges fittest for us? If it had seem'd good unto him, he could have enlarg'd our Possessions,
Why should we repine for want of a thing of nought, and disquiet our selves for that which is lighter than vanity it self? Why should we murmur At that state which God judges Fittest for us? If it had seemed good unto him, he could have enlarged our Possessions,
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and given us plenty with the overflowing of our Cup; for Riches are his Gifts, and his Bounty like the Wind bloweth where it listeth:
and given us plenty with the overflowing of our Cup; for Riches Are his Gifts, and his Bounty like the Wind blows where it lists:
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there is no restraint unto the Lord, but he can raise the humble from the Dust,
there is no restraint unto the Lord, but he can raise the humble from the Dust,
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and set him among the Princes of the People.
and Set him among the Princes of the People.
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Therefore despair not, neither be thou afraid though one be made rich, and though the glory of his house be increased;
Therefore despair not, neither be thou afraid though one be made rich, and though the glory of his house be increased;
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for the same God disposeth of both him and thee;
for the same God Disposeth of both him and thee;
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in his good time he can promote thee also to a state of plenty, or deliver thee from distress, by bringing thee to the place of rest;
in his good time he can promote thee also to a state of plenty, or deliver thee from distress, by bringing thee to the place of rest;
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where there shall be no distinction between the Dust of the Rich and Poor, neither his Pomp shall attend him,
where there shall be no distinction between the Dust of the Rich and Poor, neither his Pomp shall attend him,
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nor thy Poverty haunt thee to the Grave.
nor thy Poverty haunt thee to the Grave.
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O Death, how acceptable is thy sentence unto the needy, when all our cares shall be laid aside in the dust, Oh Death, how acceptable is thy sentence unto the needy, when all our Cares shall be laid aside in the dust,
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and the remembrance of our sorrows shall be blotted out. and the remembrance of our sorrows shall be blotted out.
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This is the birth-day of joy and pleasure unto those that mourn, and 'tis not the least advantage of Poverty, that it puts us in mind of out latter end;
This is the birthday of joy and pleasure unto those that mourn, and it's not the least advantage of Poverty, that it puts us in mind of out latter end;
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and makes us in love with that state which must of necessity happen to us,
and makes us in love with that state which must of necessity happen to us,
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And as for the Burthen of Want it self, how easie is it to a Man that has remov'd far from him vanity and lies? 'tis the disappointment that makes it troublesome to the vain designing Man, who promis'd himself great and glorious advantages of his Wealth;
And as for the Burden of Want it self, how easy is it to a Man that has removed Far from him vanity and lies? it's the disappointment that makes it troublesome to the vain designing Man, who promised himself great and glorious advantages of his Wealth;
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but to the humble 'tis welcome, as being the Message of Heaven, and he makes no reply,
but to the humble it's welcome, as being the Message of Heaven, and he makes no reply,
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but I am thy servant, be it unto me according to thy will, O God! Therefore he studies to conform himself to the pleasure of the Almighty,
but I am thy servant, be it unto me according to thy will, Oh God! Therefore he studies to conform himself to the pleasure of the Almighty,
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and if he cannot raise his Fortunes up to his Mind, yet he will certainly level his Mind to his present Fortune.
and if he cannot raise his Fortune's up to his Mind, yet he will Certainly level his Mind to his present Fortune.
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If God has not allow'd him so large a Field, wherein to exercise his Gifts;
If God has not allowed him so large a Field, wherein to exercise his Gifts;
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he will make the best use of his narrow confin'd estate, and by the prudent management of his single Talent, he shall receive his reward with those on whom ten Talents were bestow'd.
he will make the best use of his narrow confined estate, and by the prudent management of his single Talon, he shall receive his reward with those on whom ten Talents were bestowed.
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For God has given every one the means to grow happy, though not the opportunity of growing rich.
For God has given every one the means to grow happy, though not the opportunity of growing rich.
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The Honesty and Industry, the Patience and Contentment of the poor Man, are as acceptable Vertues unto God,
The Honesty and Industry, the Patience and Contentment of the poor Man, Are as acceptable Virtues unto God,
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as the Bounty and Charity, the Humility and Thankfulness of Kings and Princes.
as the Bounty and Charity, the Humility and Thankfulness of Kings and Princes.
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And now, Who shall separate the poor Man from the love of God? shall Tribulation and Anguish? No certainly,
And now, Who shall separate the poor Man from the love of God? shall Tribulation and Anguish? No Certainly,
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for this is the Gift of God unto him for good, to exercise his Patience and recommend his Vertues.
for this is the Gift of God unto him for good, to exercise his Patience and recommend his Virtues.
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Shall Poverty and Distress? this is a Gospel-promise, and not to be rejected by any that profess an esteem for the Doctrine of Christ,
Shall Poverty and Distress? this is a Gospel promise, and not to be rejected by any that profess an esteem for the Doctrine of christ,
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and the example which he has set before us.
and the Exampl which he has Set before us.
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Shall shame and contempt? this indeed is the greatest burthen of Poverty, and all but this a prudent Heathen boasted that he could endure;
Shall shame and contempt? this indeed is the greatest burden of Poverty, and all but this a prudent Heathen boasted that he could endure;
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but even this does not exceed a Christians strength;
but even this does not exceed a Christians strength;
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for either we have, or should have learnt, from St. Paul, to approve our selves in all things as the servants of God, in afflictions, in necessities, in distresses, by honour and dishonour, by good report and evil report.
for either we have, or should have learned, from Saint Paul, to approve our selves in all things as the Servants of God, in afflictions, in necessities, in Distresses, by honour and dishonour, by good report and evil report.
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And if neither the Anguish, Distress nor Shame of Poverty, can make this condition unsupportable to an humble, faithfull Believer, he will never fly to unlawfull means for his redress,
And if neither the Anguish, Distress nor Shame of Poverty, can make this condition unsupportable to an humble, faithful Believer, he will never fly to unlawful means for his redress,
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but rather perish in his necessities than steal, or take the name of his God in vain.
but rather perish in his necessities than steal, or take the name of his God in vain.
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Death comes alike both to the rich Man and the poor;
Death comes alike both to the rich Man and the poor;
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and since 'tis appointed for all men once to die, what matter is it to the Body,
and since it's appointed for all men once to die, what matter is it to the Body,
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whether it be by Hunger or a Surfeit? but for our Souls sake, 'tis not onely more meritorious,
whither it be by Hunger or a Surfeit? but for our Souls sake, it's not only more meritorious,
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but more glorious too, to depart this Life for want of the necessary supports thereof,
but more glorious too, to depart this Life for want of the necessary supports thereof,
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than either to cram our selves to Death by the superfluities of Riches, or to prolong our Life,
than either to cram our selves to Death by the superfluities of Riches, or to prolong our Life,
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and advance our Fortunes by impious and dishonourable means.
and advance our Fortune's by impious and dishonourable means.
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If we can bear our Poverty with content, and freely enjoy the exercise of our Vertue and Religion;
If we can bear our Poverty with content, and freely enjoy the exercise of our Virtue and Religion;
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what greater advantages can we desire by being rich? Who would exchange an honest and vertuous,
what greater advantages can we desire by being rich? Who would exchange an honest and virtuous,
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though mean Estate, for a turbulent, dangerous and unprofitable greatness? Who would not rather chuse to be a door-keeper in the house of God than to dwell in the Tents, or feast in the Palaces of ungodliness. And if we can frame our Minds to this vertuous compliance with our Fortunes,
though mean Estate, for a turbulent, dangerous and unprofitable greatness? Who would not rather choose to be a doorkeeper in the house of God than to dwell in the Tents, or feast in the Palaces of ungodliness. And if we can frame our Minds to this virtuous compliance with our Fortune's,
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then is Poverty truly the Gift of God, and a real Blessing. But if we find our selves uneasie and groaning under the burthen of our Want,
then is Poverty truly the Gift of God, and a real Blessing. But if we find our selves uneasy and groaning under the burden of our Want,
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if we murmur against God, and repine at the Plenty of others; then indeed is Poverty a Curse, but 'tis a Curse of our own making.
if we murmur against God, and repine At the Plenty of Others; then indeed is Poverty a Curse, but it's a Curse of our own making.
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'Tis the punishment of our sins, and the hand of God upon us for our Reformation.
It's the punishment of our Sins, and the hand of God upon us for our Reformation.
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Therefore we must still give him thanks, for he is still the help of our countenance, and our God.
Therefore we must still give him thanks, for he is still the help of our countenance, and our God.
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He bringeth Good out of this Evil, and though the Clouds of Adversity should seem to shut us out from his presence,
He brings Good out of this Evil, and though the Clouds of Adversity should seem to shut us out from his presence,
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yet he visits us when we are in the darkest Regions of despair. If we down into Hell, he is there also;
yet he visits us when we Are in the Darkest Regions of despair. If we down into Hell, he is there also;
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he still retains a peculiar title to our gratitude;
he still retains a peculiar title to our gratitude;
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and in the Wiseman's words, though I should be poor, yet still he is my God, and I will not take the name of my God in vain.
and in the Wiseman's words, though I should be poor, yet still he is my God, and I will not take the name of my God in vain.
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But lastly, Though it be possible to escape the temptations of Riches, and overcome the perplexities of Want:
But lastly, Though it be possible to escape the temptations of Riches, and overcome the perplexities of Want:
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yet still the safest and most desireable course of life, is a middle state between Poverty and Riches.
yet still the Safest and most desirable course of life, is a middle state between Poverty and Riches.
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Give me neither poverty nor riches, says the Wise-man, but feed me with food convenient for me. Give me neither poverty nor riches, Says the Wiseman, but feed me with food convenient for me.
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He would not willingly either bring a burthen upon himself, by multiplying Riches to provide for other men;
He would not willingly either bring a burden upon himself, by multiplying Riches to provide for other men;
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nor be himself a burthen unto others by seeking a support from their hands. He would neither have his thoughts rack'd and distracted for want of necessary food;
nor be himself a burden unto Others by seeking a support from their hands. He would neither have his thoughts racked and distracted for want of necessary food;
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nor yet slacken'd and dull'd for want of a convenient imployment:
nor yet slackened and dulled for want of a convenient employment:
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but he would chuse such a condition of life, as should qualify him for the performance of his duty both towards God and Man;
but he would choose such a condition of life, as should qualify him for the performance of his duty both towards God and Man;
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and divide his time between the cares of this World and the next.
and divide his time between the Cares of this World and the next.
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Such an Estate as should oblige him to work with his hands the things for his good;
Such an Estate as should oblige him to work with his hands the things for his good;
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and yet afford him time and opportunity to pay his duty unto God, and beg his blessing upon the works of his hands:
and yet afford him time and opportunity to pay his duty unto God, and beg his blessing upon the works of his hands:
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that the favour and countenance of God may encourage him in his Calling, and a faithfull diligence in his Calling may enliven his Devotion,
that the favour and countenance of God may encourage him in his Calling, and a faithful diligence in his Calling may enliven his Devotion,
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and increase the sense of his gratitude unto God.
and increase the sense of his gratitude unto God.
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Thus while some labour under the burthen of Riches and Honours, and scarce enjoy the fruits of either;
Thus while Some labour under the burden of Riches and Honours, and scarce enjoy the fruits of either;
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whilst others are oppressed with want, and with difficulty bear up and maintain their vertue against the tide of adversity:
while Others Are oppressed with want, and with difficulty bear up and maintain their virtue against the tide of adversity:
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he alone enjoys himself in a peacefull calm.
he alone enjoys himself in a peaceful Cam.
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And as God has plac'd him above the contempt of the Rich, and below the envy of the poor;
And as God has placed him above the contempt of the Rich, and below the envy of the poor;
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so he neither envies the Riches of the one, nor contemns the Poverty of the other.
so he neither envies the Riches of the one, nor contemns the Poverty of the other.
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Having food and raiment he is therewith content; Having food and raiment he is therewith content;
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and there is nothing in the World which he wants, because there is nothing more which he desires.
and there is nothing in the World which he Wants, Because there is nothing more which he Desires.
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As he places not his happiness in the possession of Riches, so neither does he disquiet himself for their loss:
As he places not his happiness in the possession of Riches, so neither does he disquiet himself for their loss:
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but with chearfulness he submits to the will of God;
but with cheerfulness he submits to the will of God;
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and undergoes the change of his Estate, with the same indifference as he does the changing of his Garment:
and undergoes the change of his Estate, with the same indifference as he does the changing of his Garment:
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though the new at present be not altogether so fit and suitable to his Body, yet a little use and industry will make it so.
though the new At present be not altogether so fit and suitable to his Body, yet a little use and industry will make it so.
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In all things, and at all times, he is thankfull and content;
In all things, and At all times, he is thankful and content;
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and therefore manages no secret plots, no treacherous designs to advance his Fortune with the disturbing of his ease, impairing of his health, wrecking of his conscience, and denying of his God.
and Therefore manages no secret plots, no treacherous designs to advance his Fortune with the disturbing of his ease, impairing of his health, wrecking of his conscience, and denying of his God.
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No murmurings are heard in his Tent, and no disappointments break his rest;
No murmurings Are herd in his Tent, and no disappointments break his rest;
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for vertue is his security, God his defence, and under the shadow of his wings, he lays him down in peace, and rises up with comfort.
for virtue is his security, God his defence, and under the shadow of his wings, he lays him down in peace, and rises up with Comfort.
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So many and so great are the advantages of his private retir'd condition; so sweet and refreshing are his enjoyments;
So many and so great Are the advantages of his private retired condition; so sweet and refreshing Are his enjoyments;
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so easie and comfortable is his business; so sincere is his piety, and so exalted his devotion;
so easy and comfortable is his business; so sincere is his piety, and so exalted his devotion;
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that it is for the interest as well as for the ease of every man to frame his mind according to this standard,
that it is for the Interest as well as for the ease of every man to frame his mind according to this standard,
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and say with the Wise-man in my Text; Give me neither poverty nor riches, but feed me with food convenient for me. THE END.
and say with the Wiseman in my Text; Give me neither poverty nor riches, but feed me with food convenient for me. THE END.
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