The great excellency, usefulness, and necessity of humane learning declared in a sermon, preached before the University, at Great St. Maries church in Cambridge, August the 7th. 1681 / Robert Neville ...
and therefore those young branches of the tree of knowledge, that thrive and grow in fruitful Nurseries of Learning and Education, cannot but Present the hand that first planted them with their best fruits.
and Therefore those young branches of the tree of knowledge, that thrive and grow in fruitful Nurseries of Learning and Education, cannot but Present the hand that First planted them with their best fruits.
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Upon such Considerations, several of the most eminent Persons in the world have loaded their Tutors and Governours, with the greatest Favours, and Honours imaginable;
Upon such Considerations, several of the most eminent Persons in the world have loaded their Tutors and Governors, with the greatest Favours, and Honours imaginable;
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He, who hath read that Alexander the Great (the Universal Monarch of that Age) paid a large portion of honour and Veneration, to his Tutor Aristotle; and made ampler acknowledgements of his Obligations to him, than to Philip his father.
He, who hath read that Alexander the Great (the Universal Monarch of that Age) paid a large portion of honour and Veneration, to his Tutor Aristotle; and made ampler acknowledgements of his Obligations to him, than to Philip his father.
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He, who hath heard of that Decree of the Senate, for a Publick Statue for Junius Rusticus, procured by his Royal Pupil, Marcus Antonius; and what Honours the Emperor Trajan heaped upon Plutarch, for those good Lectures he read to him,
He, who hath herd of that decree of the Senate, for a Public Statue for Junius Rusticus, procured by his Royal Pupil, Marcus Antonius; and what Honours the Emperor Trajan heaped upon Plutarch, for those good Lectures he read to him,
will be easily convinced, that the most Heroick and noble Spirits, have set a value upon those, who were the Instructors and Guides of their first years;
will be Easily convinced, that the most Heroic and noble Spirits, have Set a valve upon those, who were the Instructors and Guides of their First Years;
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to which (I conceive) they had no greater inducement, than the consideration of the great unhappiness of those, who are left in the dark Chaos of their original Ignorance, which Learned and wise Solomon describes to us, in these words of the Text, That the Soul be without knowledge it is not good.
to which (I conceive) they had no greater inducement, than the consideration of the great unhappiness of those, who Are left in the dark Chaos of their original Ignorance, which Learned and wise Solomon describes to us, in these words of the Text, That the Soul be without knowledge it is not good.
In which words there are these two General Parts. First, An Hypothesis, or Supposition, that the Soul may be without knowledge. 2dly. A Thesis, or Positive Assertion of the great inconvenience and evil thereof, exprest by a figure called NONLATINALPHABET in these words, [ It is not good.
In which words there Are these two General Parts. First, an Hypothesis, or Supposition, that the Soul may be without knowledge. 2dly. A Thesis, or Positive Assertion of the great inconvenience and evil thereof, expressed by a figure called in these words, [ It is not good.
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hence it is that, in Children, the Organs, either from an excess of moisture, or their smalness, are indisposed for the vigorous exercise of the mind;
hence it is that, in Children, the Organs, either from an excess of moisture, or their smallness, Are indisposed for the vigorous exercise of the mind;
and we find by experience, that when the Organs of our Bodies have been Untuned, and our spirits wasted and discomposed by sickness, our Souls cannot Act with their wonted vivacity:
and we find by experience, that when the Organs of our Bodies have been Untuned, and our spirits wasted and discomposed by sickness, our Souls cannot Act with their wonted vivacity:
Thus Thucydides tells us in his Second Book, that in the great Plague at Athens, which happened in the second year of the Peloponnesian War, many persons,
Thus Thucydides tells us in his Second Book, that in the great Plague At Athens, which happened in the second year of the Peloponnesian War, many Persons,
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after their recovery, were seized with such an NONLATINALPHABET such an Oblivion of all things, as that they neither knew themselves, nor their Acquaintance;
After their recovery, were seized with such an such an Oblivion of all things, as that they neither knew themselves, nor their Acquaintance;
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The Natural Ornaments of the Understanding, Quickness of Wit, Excellency of memory, and Solidity of Judgment, are seen only in the Acquisitions made by Study and Art;
The Natural Ornament of the Understanding, Quickness of Wit, Excellency of memory, and Solidity of Judgement, Are seen only in the Acquisitions made by Study and Art;
And the Turks themselves, who are generally reputed barbarously ignorant, yet (as the ingenious Author of the History of the present State of the Ottoman Empire hath informed us) they are well instructed by their Kalfa 's of the Seraglio in the Arabian tongue;
And the Turks themselves, who Are generally reputed barbarously ignorant, yet (as the ingenious Author of the History of the present State of the Ottoman Empire hath informed us) they Are well instructed by their Kalfa is of the Seraglio in the Arabian tongue;
if they would spend more of their time with these, they would find that they were (as they are called) Liberal Sciences to them, and did reward them largely.
if they would spend more of their time with these, they would find that they were (as they Are called) Liberal Sciences to them, and did reward them largely.
And thus having finisht the Hypothesis or Supposition, that the Soul may be without Knowledg; I should now proceed to the Thesis, and shew, how Ill it is.
And thus having finished the Hypothesis or Supposition, that the Soul may be without Knowledge; I should now proceed to the Thesis, and show, how Ill it is.
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and if we consult the Stories of other places, and times, we shall constantly find those Nations, most solemn and devout in their Worship, who have been most learned, most knowing:
and if we consult the Stories of other places, and times, we shall constantly find those nations, most solemn and devout in their Worship, who have been most learned, most knowing:
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And that, on the contrary, those other Nations in America and Africa, whom Travellers report to be most destitute of Religion, are withall most brutish and ignorant.
And that, on the contrary, those other nations in America and Africa, whom Travellers report to be most destitute of Religion, Are withal most brutish and ignorant.
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Nay, if we will believe St. Augustin, Eusebius, Clemens Alexandrinus, and some other Writers of good Repute, Gods own People (the ancient Patriarchs) were famous and eminent for their Learning and Knowledge;
Nay, if we will believe Saint Augustin, Eusebius, Clemens Alexandrian, and Some other Writers of good Repute, God's own People (the ancient Patriarchs) were famous and eminent for their Learning and Knowledge;
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and that Moses appointed NONLATINALPHABET, Masters among the Tribes, which initiated and instructed the youth of Israel, in all kind of Secular Learning:
and that Moses appointed, Masters among the Tribes, which initiated and instructed the youth of Israel, in all kind of Secular Learning:
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and Abraham (for which Eusebius quotes Nicolas Damascenus ) was well skilled â–Ş in the Mathematicks, which he communicated and dispersed in Chaldea; from whence the Egyptians, and from them the Grecians did afterwards receive it;
and Abraham (for which Eusebius quotes Nicolas Damascene) was well skilled â–Ş in the Mathematics, which he communicated and dispersed in Chaldea; from whence the egyptians, and from them the Greeks did afterwards receive it;
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and that, from them by stealth and filching, some seeds of it were sown in Phaenicia, Egypt, and at last in Greece; for they make it plain by Computation, that Moses (who yet was long after Enoch, Sem, Heber, and Abraham, all great Scholars) was fifteen hundred years ancienter than any of the Greek Philosophers;
and that, from them by stealth and filching, Some seeds of it were sown in Phoenicia, Egypt, and At last in Greece; for they make it plain by Computation, that Moses (who yet was long After Enoch, Sem, Heber, and Abraham, all great Scholars) was fifteen hundred Years ancienter than any of the Greek Philosophers;
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and that all their Philosophy was but some NONLATINALPHABET, some fragments, or Scraps, which fell from the Tables of the Jews; and it were easie to demonstrate that No small part of the Heathenish Mythology,
and that all their Philosophy was but Some, Some fragments, or Scraps, which fell from the Tables of the jews; and it were easy to demonstrate that No small part of the Heathenish Mythology,
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though they bragged that all Learning came from them, yet in truth (as Tatianus tells us) they were but like the Crow, not adorned with their own Feathers,
though they bragged that all Learning Come from them, yet in truth (as Tatianus tells us) they were but like the Crow, not adorned with their own Feathers,
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and having busie and inquisitive Minds, whatsoever they found in Moses, or other Divine Philosophers, they endeavored NONLATINALPHABET, to set another Stamp upon it,
and having busy and inquisitive Minds, whatsoever they found in Moses, or other Divine Philosophers, they endeavoured, to Set Another Stamp upon it,
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as to dispute with the Stoicks, Epicureans, and other Philosophers, according to their own Notions, which he had learnt at the feet of Gamaliel; being as conversant in the Learning of the Greeks,
as to dispute with the Stoics, Epicureans, and other Philosophers, according to their own Notions, which he had learned At the feet of Gamaliel; being as conversant in the Learning of the Greeks,
and in succeeding Ages, the Prime Fathers of the Church were of the Converted Rhetoricians, and Philosophers, as Ignatius, Clemens, Ireneus, Justin Martyr, Athenagoras, Tertullian, Origen, Lactantius, and divers others.
and in succeeding Ages, the Prime Father's of the Church were of the Converted Rhetoricians, and Philosophers, as Ignatius, Clemens, Irenaeus, Justin Martyr, Athenagoras, Tertullian, Origen, Lactantius, and diverse Others.
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if we observe the actions and practices of these men, and take notice how faintly the Light of their knowledg shines before men in a virtuous and holy Conversation, we may safely conclude, that their Science is falsely so called;
if we observe the actions and practices of these men, and take notice how faintly the Light of their knowledge shines before men in a virtuous and holy Conversation, we may safely conclude, that their Science is falsely so called;
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if he could attain to a Command of all Languages, and could give an exact account of the Order and Motion of all the Stars, discourse of the Intrigues of all States,
if he could attain to a Command of all Languages, and could give an exact account of the Order and Motion of all the Stars, discourse of the Intrigues of all States,
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The Contemplations of those things, that do not contribute to the promoting our Eternal Happiness are but a more Venial and Reputable Kind of Ignorance,
The Contemplations of those things, that do not contribute to the promoting our Eternal Happiness Are but a more Venial and Reputable Kind of Ignorance,
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and the Influences of the Stars, if he does not know Christ, the Bright Morning Star? is any desirous to know some new thing? the best Novelty is the New Creature.
and the Influences of the Stars, if he does not know christ, the Bright Morning Star? is any desirous to know Some new thing? the best Novelty is the New Creature.
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but wretchedly careless how they go out? or to Dispute who is Anti-Christ, when they themselves are no Christians? or contend that Christ died for all,
but wretchedly careless how they go out? or to Dispute who is Antichrist, when they themselves Are not Christians? or contend that christ died for all,
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when they will not reconcile their Practices to their Opinions, but Reprobate and Damn themselves? Disputation is no proper Antidote against any one Vice,
when they will not reconcile their Practices to their Opinions, but Reprobate and Damn themselves? Disputation is no proper Antidote against any one Vice,
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When Eudamidas the Son of Archidamas heard old Xenocrates disputing about Wisdom, he asked very soberly, if the old man he yet disputing concerning Wisdom, what time will he have to make use of it? Christianity is all for Practice,
When Eudamidas the Son of Archidamus herd old Xenocrates disputing about Wisdom, he asked very soberly, if the old man he yet disputing Concerning Wisdom, what time will he have to make use of it? Christianity is all for Practice,
And this shall suffice for those two sorts of Knowledg, the Soul of man should be instructed in, namely Humane and Divine Knowledg; I proceed now to the
And this shall suffice for those two sorts of Knowledge, the Soul of man should be instructed in, namely Humane and Divine Knowledge; I proceed now to the
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of which, that I may the better convince you, I will shew you 1. The great Pleasure and delight that is to be found in Knowledg. 2. Its many Excellencies and Advantages.
of which, that I may the better convince you, I will show you 1. The great Pleasure and delight that is to be found in Knowledge. 2. Its many Excellencies and Advantages.
those who are possest with a Noble Passion for knowledg, how do they despise all lower pleasures in companion of it? how do they forget themselves, neglect the body,
those who Are possessed with a Noble Passion for knowledge, how do they despise all lower pleasures in Companion of it? how do they forget themselves, neglect the body,
thus some men have been strangely transported with the pleasure of a Mathematical Demonstration, when the Evidence only, not the Importance, of the thing, was ravishing and delightful.
thus Some men have been strangely transported with the pleasure of a Mathematical Demonstration, when the Evidence only, not the Importance, of the thing, was ravishing and delightful.
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and Tully, whilst he was reading a Treatise of Philosophy, breaks out into this kind of Ecstasie, O philosophia, unus dies ex praeceptis tuis actus peccanti immortalitati est anteponendus!
and Tully, while he was reading a Treatise of Philosophy, breaks out into this kind of Ecstasy, O philosophia, Unus dies ex praeceptis tuis actus Sinning immortalitati est anteponendus!
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and Socrates (so real a pleasure did he find in Philosophical Knowledg) was said to have given thanks to God among other things, that (by his Providence) he was a Philosopher.
and Socrates (so real a pleasure did he find in Philosophical Knowledge) was said to have given thanks to God among other things, that (by his Providence) he was a Philosopher.
An ignorant Zelot (being overheated with a Calenture of Zele) like his brother Fanatick Eunus (in Lucius Florus ) who, that he might be thought inspired, put a Nut-shell into his Mouth filled with Fire and Brimstone, He spits Fire,
an ignorant Zealot (being overheated with a Calenture of Zeal) like his brother Fanatic Eunus (in Lucius Florus) who, that he might be Thought inspired, put a Nutshell into his Mouth filled with Fire and Brimstone, He spits Fire,
and is in danger of being foundred upon every Shallow, and split upon every Rock: and this brings me to the second inconvenience, that accompanies the Want of knowledg; and that is
and is in danger of being foundered upon every Shallow, and split upon every Rock: and this brings me to the second inconvenience, that Accompanies the Want of knowledge; and that is
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and hence it was that Crates, that noble Theban, put 200 Talents of Silver into the Common Bank, upon condition that if his Sons were Fools and Idiots, they should have them again;
and hence it was that Crates, that noble Theban, put 200 Talents of Silver into the Common Bank, upon condition that if his Sons were Fools and Idiots, they should have them again;
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what golden Asses are they (as Caesar called rich but unlearned Syllanus ) to bear those Burdens of Jeers and Scoffs, which more ingenious and witty men do load them with? For there is an ignorant Rabble among the Rich, a Sort of Plebeian heads, whose Phansie moves in the same Wheel, men in the same Level with Mechanicks,
what golden Asses Are they (as Caesar called rich but unlearned Syllanus) to bear those Burdens of Jeers and Scoffs, which more ingenious and witty men do load them with? For there is an ignorant Rabble among the Rich, a Sort of Plebeian Heads, whose Fancy moves in the same Wheel, men in the same Level with Mechanics,
Knowledg is the Fortress and Security of every State and Condition of Life: Wealth without Knowledg is an unsafe injoyment, and certain to be abused or wasted;
Knowledge is the Fortress and Security of every State and Condition of Life: Wealth without Knowledge is an unsafe enjoyment, and certain to be abused or wasted;
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and the same may be said of a Rich man without Knowledg, that Solomon does of a fair Woman without discretion as a jewel of Gold in a Swines snout so is a Rich man without Knowledg.
and the same may be said of a Rich man without Knowledge, that Solomon does of a fair Woman without discretion as a jewel of Gold in a Swine snout so is a Rich man without Knowledge.
will either run himself upon Rocks, or stick fast in the Shallows of his own Ignorance, till all men give him a Broadside of Scoffs and Abuses, and thereby at last Sink his Reputation:
will either run himself upon Rocks, or stick fast in the Shallows of his own Ignorance, till all men give him a Broadside of Scoffs and Abuses, and thereby At last Sink his Reputation:
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A Business of so great importance, as Understanding, and Expounding the Scriptures (which requires, multiplicity of Authors) is a matter of great Learning, which cannot in a short time and with small pains be attained;
A Business of so great importance, as Understanding, and Expounding the Scriptures (which requires, Multiplicity of Authors) is a matter of great Learning, which cannot in a short time and with small pains be attained;
For if, in the Apostles times, when much of the Scripture was scarcely written, and God was pleased to teach men by Miracles, St. Paul required diligent Reading;
For if, in the Apostles times, when much of the Scripture was scarcely written, and God was pleased to teach men by Miracles, Saint Paul required diligent Reading;
but was not so in theirs, namely the Knowledg of the State and Succession of Doctrine in the Church from time to time, a thing very necessary for the determining the Controversies of these our dayes,
but was not so in theirs, namely the Knowledge of the State and Succession of Doctrine in the Church from time to time, a thing very necessary for the determining the Controversies of these our days,
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how great a Stock of Learning will this require? so that you plainly see, that the most insignificant and worthless Chip of the whole Block is not fit to make Timber for the Pulpit: ex quovis ligno non fit Mercurius;
how great a Stock of Learning will this require? so that you plainly see, that the most insignificant and worthless Chip of the Whole Block is not fit to make Timber for the Pulpit: ex quovis ligno non fit Mercurius;
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how can we export our Wares and Merchandises, without Cosmography to bring us acquainted with other Countries? without Navigation to waft and transport us thither? how can we have a free and Universal Trade, without forrein Languages, to converse with the Natives of the several Places, where the Scene of our Traffick lyes? Nor is Learning less advantagious and useful in time of War;
how can we export our Wares and Merchandises, without Cosmography to bring us acquainted with other Countries? without Navigation to waft and transport us thither? how can we have a free and Universal Trade, without foreign Languages, to converse with the Natives of the several Places, where the Scene of our Traffic lies? Nor is Learning less advantageous and useful in time of War;
by engaging with one of the greatest Masters of Wit and Eloquence that then lived, the Orator of Rome, Marcus Cicero. That famous Commander Epaminondas was educated under Lysias the Pythagorean; and Xenophon, that great Soldier as well as Scholar, gained as much credit by his Pen, as his Sword;
by engaging with one of the greatest Masters of Wit and Eloquence that then lived, the Orator of Room, Marcus Cicero. That famous Commander Epaminondas was educated under Lysias the Pythagorean; and Xenophon, that great Soldier as well as Scholar, gained as much credit by his Pen, as his Sword;
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the most Barbarous and unlearned times having been most subject to tumults and Seditions, when the times of Learning have been times of Peace and Quietness:
the most Barbarous and unlearned times having been most Subject to tumults and Seditions, when the times of Learning have been times of Peace and Quietness:
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and (if we consult the Histories of those times) we shall find that the Romans never ascended to the height of their Empire, till they arrived to a Considerable Height in Arts and Sciences;
and (if we consult the Histories of those times) we shall find that the Romans never ascended to the height of their Empire, till they arrived to a Considerable Height in Arts and Sciences;
for in the time of the two first Caesars, Julius and Augustus, when their Government was at its highest Zenith, lived Virgil the Prince of Poets, the best Historiographer Titus Livius, the best Antiquary Marcus Varro; and the best of Orators Marcus Cicero: and in the Records of time it appears, that the Government of Princes in Minority have exceeded the Governments of those of mature and full Age,
for in the time of the two First Caesars, Julius and Augustus, when their Government was At its highest Zenith, lived Virgil the Prince of Poets, the best Historiographer Titus Livius, the best Antiquary Marcus Varro; and the best of Orators Marcus Cicero: and in the Records of time it appears, that the Government of Princes in Minority have exceeded the Governments of those of mature and full Age,
So was it again for ten years space or more, during the Minority of Gordianus the younger, with great applause in the hands of his Tutor Misitheus. And as the want of Knowledg is an Enemy to a Kingdoms Peace, so is it
So was it again for ten Years Molle or more, during the Minority of Gordianus the younger, with great applause in the hands of his Tutor Misitheus. And as the want of Knowledge is an Enemy to a Kingdoms Peace, so is it
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Were not our Church furnished with learned and able men, the Church of Rome would soon come in upon us, on our ignorant Blind side, and make her advantage,
Were not our Church furnished with learned and able men, the Church of Room would soon come in upon us, on our ignorant Blind side, and make her advantage,
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I shall conclude all in a Short Address to you by way of Application, and Exhort you to the Purchase of Knowledg, in the same words that Solomon, does to that of Wisdom. Knowledg is the Principal thing,
I shall conclude all in a Short Address to you by Way of Application, and Exhort you to the Purchase of Knowledge, in the same words that Solomon, does to that of Wisdom. Knowledge is the Principal thing,
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Exalt her, and she shall promote thee, she shall bring thee to Honour, when thou dost imbrace her, she shall give to thine Head an Ornament of grace, A Crown of glory shall she deliver to thee;
Exalt her, and she shall promote thee, she shall bring thee to Honour, when thou dost embrace her, she shall give to thine Head an Ornament of grace, A Crown of glory shall she deliver to thee;
this will place our Academic Youth above the reach of that reprochful Character, which Menedemus gave of the Youth of Athens; namely, that the first year they went to Athens they were wise men, the second year Philosophers, the third Orators,
this will place our Academic Youth above the reach of that reproachful Character, which Menedemus gave of the Youth of Athens; namely, that the First year they went to Athens they were wise men, the second year Philosophers, the third Orators,
that is (according to our Modern Language) they were Golden Freshmen, silver Sophisters, leaden Butchelors, and wooden Masters of Art. O then make earnest pursuits after Knowledg,
that is (according to our Modern Language) they were Golden Freshmen, silver Sophisters, leaden Butchelors, and wooden Masters of Art. Oh then make earnest pursuits After Knowledge,
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Sciences are multiplied and grown to a great Perfection in these parts of the World; but because it is Impossible to attain them all, our Apprentiship to them being long, and our life short;
Sciences Are multiplied and grown to a great Perfection in these parts of the World; but Because it is Impossible to attain them all, our Apprenticeship to them being long, and our life short;
this Learning, God grant us all, for his dear Son Jesus Christ his sake, to whom with the Father and the Holy Spirit, be Honour, Glory, and Praise. FINIS.
this Learning, God grant us all, for his dear Son jesus christ his sake, to whom with the Father and the Holy Spirit, be Honour, Glory, and Praise. FINIS.
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