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CHAP. X. Rules for the Husbandman in his Calling. CHAP. X. Rules for the Husbandman in his Calling.
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CHAPTER I. The Text propounded and explained; some previous observations premis'd. Genesis, Chap. 2. Verse 15.
CHAPTER I. The Text propounded and explained; Some previous observations premised. Genesis, Chap. 2. Verse 15.
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And the LORD GOD took the Man, and put him into the Garden of Eden, to dress it and 'to keep it.
And the LORD GOD took the Man, and put him into the Garden of Eden, to dress it and to keep it.
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CHAP. II. The main, Doctrine proposed, An Husbandman described, and the Lawfulness of his Calling.
CHAP. II The main, Doctrine proposed, an Husbandman described, and the Lawfulness of his Calling.
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There's Harvest without VVinter, a fair Crop and no sweat, an House without decayes, and Ground paved with Rubies.
There's Harvest without VVinter, a fair Crop and no sweat, an House without decays, and Ground paved with Rubies.
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The imployment without inconvenience is in Heaven:
The employment without inconvenience is in Heaven:
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for the wise God hath set the one over against the other, to the end that man should find nothing after him.
for the wise God hath Set the one over against the other, to the end that man should find nothing After him.
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yet before I proceed I would lay down these Premises. 1. That it hath Inconveniences also;
yet before I proceed I would lay down these Premises. 1. That it hath Inconveniences also;
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ANd now let us advance a step higher, and for the Glory of God, and the incouragement of the Husbandman, observe the Excellencies of this Calling;
ANd now let us advance a step higher, and for the Glory of God, and the encouragement of the Husbandman, observe the Excellencies of this Calling;
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CHAPTER III. The Excellencies of the Husbandmans Calling.
CHAPTER III. The Excellencies of the Husbandman's Calling.
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and must we be shut out our selves? ] And in thy Name we have cast out Devils, [ and must we be cast to the Devil? ] yea, sayes Christ, I do not know you,
and must we be shut out our selves? ] And in thy Name we have cast out Devils, [ and must we be cast to the devil? ] yea, Says christ, I do not know you,
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nor never did, if you have been workers of iniquity. The poor Prophet, 1 Kings 13.24. that had substantially warned others from the Devil, could not escape himself from the Lion, when he disobeyed.
nor never did, if you have been workers of iniquity. The poor Prophet, 1 Kings 13.24. that had substantially warned Others from the devil, could not escape himself from the lion, when he disobeyed.
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And therefore how excellent soever the Husbandmans calling is, yet he may go to Hell from the Plough,
And Therefore how excellent soever the Husbandman's calling is, yet he may go to Hell from the Plough,
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if he have not saving Grace.
if he have not Saving Grace.
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And these things to prevent mistakes being thus premis'd, let us view the Excellencies of this Calling.
And these things to prevent mistakes being thus premised, let us view the Excellencies of this Calling.
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but Godliness is profitable unto all things. Thy weary dayes and pamful nights profit but a little, and for a little while;
but Godliness is profitable unto all things. Thy weary days and pamful nights profit but a little, and for a little while;
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but Godliness with them brings universal and eternal profit.
but Godliness with them brings universal and Eternal profit.
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As he that makes Instruments of musick, hath a fine imployment, but he who hath the Art of Musick, that can tune and use them, far outstrips him:
As he that makes Instruments of music, hath a fine employment, but he who hath the Art of Music, that can tune and use them, Far outstrips him:
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So naked Husbandry is a worthy Calling, but the Christian Husbandman that knows how to use it to the best,
So naked Husbandry is a worthy Calling, but the Christian Husbandman that knows how to use it to the best,
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and makes heavenly Musick out of it, hath a great advantage. Caius Sejus bonus vir, et eo melior quod Christianus.
and makes heavenly Music out of it, hath a great advantage. Caius Seius bonus vir, et eo melior quod Christian.
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The meanest Calling is honourable, if God be in it. Christ in the lowest heart, and Christ in the lowest Calling makes it happy.
The Meanest Calling is honourable, if God be in it. christ in the lowest heart, and christ in the lowest Calling makes it happy.
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6. Yet no man shall be saved by his Calling.
6. Yet no man shall be saved by his Calling.
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You must not conclude from any thing said, or to be said, that a man of such an excellent imployment must needs be saved. No, no;
You must not conclude from any thing said, or to be said, that a man of such an excellent employment must needs be saved. No, no;
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thy harmless Calling without an holy heart will not save thy soul; It is Christ in you, that is the Hope of Glory.
thy harmless Calling without an holy heart will not save thy soul; It is christ in you, that is the Hope of Glory.
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The Crown it self cannot keep from death, nor can your Calling save you from hell, without the grace of God.
The Crown it self cannot keep from death, nor can your Calling save you from hell, without the grace of God.
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The Ministers Calling (one would think) were sure to save him, one purposely imployed to describe Heaven and Hell to the life, whose proper Subject is Christ, and the Soul, and another world; yet alas!
The Ministers Calling (one would think) were sure to save him, one purposely employed to describe Heaven and Hell to the life, whose proper Subject is christ, and the Soul, and Another world; yet alas!
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all they are not saved, Mat. 7. 22. We have prophesied in thy Name, [ VVe have opened the Gates of Heaven to others,
all they Are not saved, Mathew 7. 22. We have prophesied in thy Name, [ We have opened the Gates of Heaven to Others,
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In this sence also that is true, 1 Tim. 4. 8. For bodily increase profiteth little,
In this sense also that is true, 1 Tim. 4. 8. For bodily increase profiteth little,
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as considering that the Magistrate is a more publick good than he, and the Soul (wherein the Minister labours) more worthy than the body.
as considering that the Magistrate is a more public good than he, and the Soul (wherein the Minister labours) more worthy than the body.
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And the Husbandman will now willingly give precedence to the Magistrate and Minister, for the Authority of God vested in the one,
And the Husbandman will now willingly give precedence to the Magistrate and Minister, for the authority of God vested in the one,
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Though his first created Son were a Tiller of the ground, yet his first Begotten Son was an Husbandman of Souls, and did sow for Heaven.
Though his First created Son were a Tiller of the ground, yet his First Begotten Son was an Husbandman of Souls, and did sow for Heaven.
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2. Upon some Callings God hath set a fairer stamp of Honour, than on the Husbandmans.
2. Upon Some Callings God hath Set a Fairer stamp of Honour, than on the Husbandman's.
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5. Though Husbandry be a brave Calling, yet the Christian Husbandman makes it much better.
5. Though Husbandry be a brave Calling, yet the Christian Husbandman makes it much better.
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Profit is not the measure of Goodness; That is a rich Calling that inriches God himself, that is, which most glorifies him.Profit is not the measure of goodness; That is a rich Calling that inriches God himself, that is, which most Glorifies him.
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and shortly after a Lake of Brimstone. The sweetest meats are not alwayes the wholsomest;
and shortly After a Lake of Brimstone. The Sweetest Meats Are not always the Wholesomest;
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Lot Gen 13. 10. had a Plain to live in, that was even as the garden of the Lord, yet was it the sink of sin,Lot Gen 13. 10. had a Plain to live in, that was even as the garden of the Lord, yet was it the sink of since,
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The Tradesman somtimes leaves a greater Estate behind him, but then often takes a wounded Conscience with him.
The Tradesman sometimes leaves a greater Estate behind him, but then often Takes a wounded Conscience with him.
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but somtimes purchases a curse with them;
but sometimes purchases a curse with them;
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4. I must premise further, That the most profitable Callings are not alwayes the best. The Merchant fetches home greater riches, but he brings a Disease oftentimes with them; The Lawyer makes greater purchases;
4. I must premise further, That the most profitable Callings Are not always the best. The Merchant Fetches home greater riches, but he brings a Disease oftentimes with them; The Lawyer makes greater purchases;
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than the Chymist doth by the other; The poorest things are fullest of ease, NONLATINALPHABET, the more honourable, the more hard.
than the Chemist does by the other; The Poorest things Are Fullest of ease,, the more honourable, the more hard.
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In a pit of Marle or Limestone the Husbandman finds it, and makes a quicker return of gain by that,
In a pit of Marle or Limestone the Husbandman finds it, and makes a quicker return of gain by that,
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It is a worthy attempt to seek out the Philosophers Stone, which would convert Dust into Gold, but no attempt is harder.
It is a worthy attempt to seek out the Philosophers Stone, which would convert Dust into Gold, but no attempt is harder.
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The Ministry is a most difficult work, able to tire an Angels arms; but yet being workers together with God, this dignifies the Calling again.
The Ministry is a most difficult work, able to tire an Angels arms; but yet being workers together with God, this Dignifies the Calling again.
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3. The Difficulties of a Calling do not prejudice the Dignity thereof. 2 Cor. 6. 1. We then as workers together with him ].
3. The Difficulties of a Calling doe not prejudice the Dignity thereof. 2 Cor. 6. 1. We then as workers together with him ].
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and the Work of God managed by the the other;
and the Work of God managed by thee the other;
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CHAP. IV. The Inconveniencies of the Husbandmans Calling, and the Remedies thereof. CHAP. IV. The Inconveniences of the Husbandman's Calling, and the Remedies thereof.
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That though his Mothers children have him Keeper of the Vineyards, yet his own Vineyard may be kept.
That though his Mother's children have him Keeper of the Vineyards, yet his own Vineyard may be kept.
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which is not only his daily prayer, but his chiefest care;
which is not only his daily prayer, but his chiefest care;
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CHAP. V. The Temptations of the Husbandman, and the Preservatives.
CHAP. V. The Temptations of the Husbandman, and the Preservatives.
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WE are now arrived at the Fifth Head, which is to inquire into the Temptations incident to this Calling.
WE Are now arrived At the Fifth Head, which is to inquire into the Temptations incident to this Calling.
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Paradise it self was not without them, and in every Calling he must expect them.
Paradise it self was not without them, and in every Calling he must expect them.
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There are Temptations to suffering, and Temptations to sin; the one mentioned James 1. 2. The other, vers. 13. It is cause of joy when we fall into temptations of suffering, especially for Christ;
There Are Temptations to suffering, and Temptations to since; the one mentioned James 1. 2. The other, vers. 13. It is cause of joy when we fallen into temptations of suffering, especially for christ;
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many account it all joy when they escape such temptations, but we should rather account it all joy when we meet with them.
many account it all joy when they escape such temptations, but we should rather account it all joy when we meet with them.
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It's cause of sorrow when we are tempted to sin, though we are apt to think our selves made with such Temptations:
It's cause of sorrow when we Are tempted to since, though we Are apt to think our selves made with such Temptations:
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and though he be assaulted, yet he is not forsaken. He hath a Father that will not lead him into temptation;
and though he be assaulted, yet he is not forsaken. He hath a Father that will not led him into temptation;
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And many of these have invaded the harmless Calling of the Husbandman. But to be forewarn'd is the way to be forearm'd;
And many of these have invaded the harmless Calling of the Husbandman. But to be forewarned is the Way to be Forearmed;
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CHAP. VI. The Husbandmans Lessons in his Calling. CHAP. VI. The Husbandman's Lessons in his Calling.
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CHAP. VII. The Husbandmans Graces.
CHAP. VII. The Husbandman's Graces.
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CHAP. VIII. The Abuse of Husbandry.
CHAP. VIII. The Abuse of Husbandry.
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yet considering their wholesome imployment, and the refreshing scents from the earth it self, together with the long life of most of that calling, we may fairly guess at it.
yet considering their wholesome employment, and the refreshing scents from the earth it self, together with the long life of most of that calling, we may fairly guess At it.
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and he reigned fifty two years in • … erusalem, which though we cannot peremptorily ascribe to his love of Husbandry,
and he reigned fifty two Years in • … erusalem, which though we cannot peremptorily ascribe to his love of Husbandry,
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for vers. 10. it is said, He loved Husbandry, a calling it seems not unworthy the love of a King. Sixteen years old when he began to reign,
for vers. 10. it is said, He loved Husbandry, a calling it seems not unworthy the love of a King. Sixteen Years old when he began to Reign,
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Hence it is probable, that Vzziah, 2 Chro. 26. 3. lived and reigned longer than any King before him,
Hence it is probable, that Uzziah, 2 Chro 26. 3. lived and reigned longer than any King before him,
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yet he hath length of dayes, which is in her Right, and that's better, Prov. 3. 16.
yet he hath length of days, which is in her Right, and that's better, Curae 3. 16.
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And though he have not riches and honour, which are onely in Wisdomes left hand,
And though he have not riches and honour, which Are only in Wisdoms left hand,
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nor drown'd in flegm, nor sunk with poring Melancholy. He is singing at his work, when others are puling in their chambers.
nor drowned in phlegm, nor sunk with poring Melancholy. He is singing At his work, when Others Are puling in their chambers.
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He hath no superfluities at his Table to beget crudities in his stomack, is not inflamed with Sack,
He hath no superfluities At his Table to beget crudities in his stomach, is not inflamed with Sack,
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unless it be that Colledge of Physitians, Dr. Diet, Dr. Quiet, and Dr. Merryman, as you use to term them.
unless it be that College of Physicians, Dr. Diet, Dr. Quiet, and Dr. Merryman, as you use to term them.
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A Doc• … our is seldome seen in his house, he lives above them, and mostly lives without them,
A Doc• … our is seldom seen in his house, he lives above them, and mostly lives without them,
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and he purgeth through all his pores;
and he Purgeth through all his pores;
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THe Tenth Excellency of the Husbandmans calling is, That it is an healthful and chearfull Calling. His labour is his Physick,
THe Tenth Excellency of the Husbandman's calling is, That it is an healthful and cheerful Calling. His labour is his Physic,
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And after all, Eccles. 5. 12. The sleep of the labouring man is sweet, whether he eat little or much.
And After all, Eccles. 5. 12. The sleep of the labouring man is sweet, whither he eat little or much.
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And you shall hear more hearty, I am sure more innocent laughter by his fires side, than by his Landlords;
And you shall hear more hearty, I am sure more innocent laughter by his fires side, than by his Landlords;
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and layes down his cares with his cloths by his bed side:
and lays down his Cares with his clothes by his Bed side:
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When Envy gnaws upon the heart of the Great man, and fear and care upon the rich Merchant, this man commits his affairs to God,
When Envy gnaws upon the heart of the Great man, and Fear and care upon the rich Merchant, this man commits his affairs to God,
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He maketh peace in thy borders, and filleth theewith the finest of the wheat. It is a chearful Calling.He makes peace in thy borders, and fills theewith the Finest of the wheat. It is a cheerful Calling.
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as if he had a set of Minstrels, Psal. 147. 12, 13, 14. Praise the Lord, — for he hath blessed thy Children within thee.
as if he had a Set of Minstrels, Psalm 147. 12, 13, 14. Praise the Lord, — for he hath blessed thy Children within thee.
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And when God hath blest him in the labours of the day, he can come home and sing and rejoyce with his Wife and Children at night,
And when God hath blessed him in the labours of the day, he can come home and sing and rejoice with his Wife and Children At night,
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and finds more taste in his dinner of herbs, than many others in their variety of dainties.
and finds more taste in his dinner of herbs, than many Others in their variety of dainties.
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rare tunes of the sweetest and cheapest Choristers of the Woods; refreshing sights of a fair crop;
rare Tunis of the Sweetest and cheapest Choristers of the Woods; refreshing sights of a fair crop;
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he is feasted and physick't too, most of the year, with the sweet smells of fragrant flowers in the field;
he is feasted and Physicked too, most of the year, with the sweet smells of fragrant flowers in the field;
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a Cottage with health, is better than a Crown with sickness: But our Husbandman is mostly freed from both these;
a Cottage with health, is better than a Crown with sickness: But our Husbandman is mostly freed from both these;
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when a man cannot rise, nor walk, nor eat without exactest circumstances: This is the life of many a Noble Man, and sickness is worse than this;
when a man cannot rise, nor walk, nor eat without Exactest Circumstances: This is the life of many a Noble Man, and sickness is Worse than this;
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It is a true saying comparatively taken, Qui medi• … vivit, misere visit, He is a woful slave, that's bound to the rules of Physick;
It is a true saying comparatively taken, Qui medi• … vivit, misere visit, He is a woeful slave, that's bound to the rules of Physic;
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And then so many fair stories, nay, so many equivocations, nay, so many flat ly• … s,
And then so many fair stories, nay, so many equivocations, nay, so many flat ly• … s,
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and to buy a Cow a man had need of as many friends as she hath legs, lest he be defrauded.
and to buy a Cow a man had need of as many Friends as she hath legs, lest he be defrauded.
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Insomuch as it is grown a distinct Art, to buy or sell any thing in the market;
Insomuch as it is grown a distinct Art, to buy or fell any thing in the market;
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Hence his unsound horse, and unproveable cattel are brought to market, with the greatest protestations of their soundness and goodness;
Hence his unsound horse, and unprovable cattle Are brought to market, with the greatest protestations of their soundness and Goodness;
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and taking occasion from his straits, to deal straitly with him.
and taking occasion from his straits, to deal straitly with him.
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Pinching the poor either in his measure, or in his price, when he sells his corn,
Pinching the poor either in his measure, or in his price, when he sells his corn,
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Even in the words of Prov. 20.14. It is nought, it is nought, saith the buyer, but when he is gone, he boasteth.
Even in the words of Curae 20.14. It is nought, it is nought, Says the buyer, but when he is gone, he boasts.
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unfaithfully commending what is bad, when he sells, and unconscionably condemning and dispraising what is good, when he buys.
unfaithfully commending what is bad, when he sells, and unconscionably condemning and dispraising what is good, when he buys.
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though not so much as a tradesman, yet too much for a Christian:
though not so much as a tradesman, yet too much for a Christian:
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Hence it comes to pass sometimes (I hope it is not oft) that you may observe deceit and dissimulation in his bargains,
Hence it comes to pass sometime (I hope it is not oft) that you may observe deceit and dissimulation in his bargains,
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This wretched Self is of such powerfull influence, that it draws the plain Husbandman himself, to strain a point of Conscience sometimes, to fulfill the lusts thereof.
This wretched Self is of such powerful influence, that it draws the plain Husbandman himself, to strain a point of Conscience sometime, to fulfil the Lustiest thereof.
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yet this Calling wants not its temptation.
yet this Calling Wants not its temptation.
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X. THe Tenth Temptation of the Husbandman is, Wrong unto his Neighbour; Though most other imployments exceed this in temptations hereunto,
X. THe Tenth Temptation of the Husbandman is, Wrong unto his Neighbour; Though most other employments exceed this in temptations hereunto,
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SECT. X.
SECT. X.
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because it will make you poor; for if you do not restore, you will be poor.
Because it will make you poor; for if you do not restore, you will be poor.
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Your building now is on a quick-sand, pile up your wall as high as you can, the quick-sand under it will bring it down,
Your building now is on a quicksand, pile up your wall as high as you can, the quicksand under it will bring it down,
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and you and yours under it. And therefore its better to be poor with Gods blessing, than poor with his curse.
and you and yours under it. And Therefore its better to be poor with God's blessing, than poor with his curse.
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And grant it do bring you low, to restore to every man his own;
And grant it do bring you low, to restore to every man his own;
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alas it doth but deliver you from that estate, which would do you hurt, and strip you of some garments, that would keep you too hot.
alas it does but deliver you from that estate, which would do you hurt, and strip you of Some garments, that would keep you too hight.
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However the event, Duty must be done, whether we grow rich or poor by it. Poverty and piety are better company, than riches and sin.
However the event, Duty must be done, whither we grow rich or poor by it. Poverty and piety Are better company, than riches and since.
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And if you can trust God, (and otherwise you can never come to Heaven) he can and will,
And if you can trust God, (and otherwise you can never come to Heaven) he can and will,
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if it be for your good, make you amends for your selfdenyal, and give you goods, and a good conscience also.
if it be for your good, make you amends for your self-denial, and give you goods, and a good conscience also.
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Take therefore thy ill-gotten goods in thy hand, (as that Phylosopher did his estate,
Take Therefore thy ill-gotten goods in thy hand, (as that Philosopher did his estate,
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when he threw it into the Sea) and resolve, 'tis better these things be lost for me, than with me;
when he threw it into the Sea) and resolve, it's better these things be lost for me, than with me;
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and let God doe his will.
and let God do his will.
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Object. 2. It may be you will say, I shall be shamed, my name will be posted up for dishonesty;Object. 2. It may be you will say, I shall be shamed, my name will be posted up for dishonesty;
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and it is a saying, that it is a shame to steal or wrong, but a worse shame to bring it home again.
and it is a saying, that it is a shame to steal or wrong, but a Worse shame to bring it home again.
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Answ. Sin is worse then shame. A man may stand under shame, but you cannot stand under the guilt of sin.Answer since is Worse then shame. A man may stand under shame, but you cannot stand under the guilt of since.
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Augustine hath determined long ago, That sin is not remitted, till the thing be restored, wherein you sinned. Augustine hath determined long ago, That since is not remitted, till the thing be restored, wherein you sinned.
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If your consciencewere tender, or your eyes open, you would more tremble for guilt then shame.
If your consciencewere tender, or your eyes open, you would more tremble for guilt then shame.
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It was never better with Ephraim, than when he was ashamed, yea even confounded (the highest degree of shame) for the sins of his youth, Jer. 31. 19. And never worse with Ephraim, than when he was given up to sin, Hos. 4. 17. How long do you think it will be, ere you must be charged before God, Angels,
It was never better with Ephraim, than when he was ashamed, yea even confounded (the highest degree of shame) for the Sins of his youth, Jer. 31. 19. And never Worse with Ephraim, than when he was given up to since, Hos. 4. 17. How long do you think it will be, ere you must be charged before God, Angels,
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and all your neighbours, with your injurious dealings? and then what unspeakable shame will cover your face,
and all your neighbours, with your injurious dealings? and then what unspeakable shame will cover your face,
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Surely God hath blown-upon you, with the fearfull blast of his curse already, and you may find by this, that no industry nor intail can assure ill-gotten goods.
Surely God hath blown-upon you, with the fearful blast of his curse already, and you may find by this, that no industry nor intail can assure ill-gotten goods.
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and wronging of others) should be brought to such an ebb, that you are unable to make just restitution.
and wronging of Others) should be brought to such an ebb, that you Are unable to make just restitution.
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Let them look better about them, and then there's no danger. Answ. There is no necessity laid on any man to sin.
Let them look better about them, and then there's no danger. Answer There is no necessity laid on any man to since.
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And sure there is some hand of God in it, that your estate (though increased by your trespassing upon,
And sure there is Some hand of God in it, that your estate (though increased by your trespassing upon,
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and can onely-right him in your wishes.
and can only-right him in your wishes.
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In the mean time, you are to be sorry, that you have wrong'd your Neighbour in your actions,
In the mean time, you Are to be sorry, that you have wronged your Neighbour in your actions,
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and the deed (except remitted) if ever you be able.
and the deed (except remitted) if ever you be able.
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Answ. Total inability excuses restitution in the Kind, but yet there must be restitution in the Mind. A will you must have at present,Answer Total inability excuses restitution in the Kind, but yet there must be restitution in the Mind. A will you must have At present,
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and therefore desire to be excused.
and Therefore desire to be excused.
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Object. You will perhaps object your inability and poverty, that you cannot make restitution, or at least this would make you poor enough,Object. You will perhaps Object your inability and poverty, that you cannot make restitution, or At least this would make you poor enough,
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but upon the nail I restore him) four-fold: I'le rather be a loser than my Neigbour; he shall have four-fold.
but upon the nail I restore him) fourfold: I'll rather be a loser than my Neighbour; he shall have fourfold.
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No sooner was salvation come to his house, but he cryes out, Lord, if I have taken any thing (mark any thing of what kind soever, of what quantity soever) of any man, (whether good or bad, rich or poor) by false accusation I restore him, (not I'le do it at my leisure,
No sooner was salvation come to his house, but he cries out, Lord, if I have taken any thing (mark any thing of what kind soever, of what quantity soever) of any man, (whither good or bad, rich or poor) by false accusation I restore him, (not I'll do it At my leisure,
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and shake it out of your skirt, as you would brush a spark off your clothes, as Zacheus, Luk. 19.8.
and shake it out of your skirt, as you would brush a spark off your clothes, as Zacchaeus, Luk. 19.8.
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as ever you did to get it;
as ever you did to get it;
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If ever God work savingly, I say savingly, upon your hearts, you will make as much hast to restore,
If ever God work savingly, I say savingly, upon your hearts, you will make as much haste to restore,
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and be saved, than have it fetch't, and you be lost?
and be saved, than have it fetched, and you be lost?
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when as if God say the word to night, thou must part with it all before morning? Is it not better to bring it back,
when as if God say the word to night, thou must part with it all before morning? Is it not better to bring it back,
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what, run a plain hazzard of losing your honest gain, by keeping some little which is dishonest? and venture hell fire, rather than part with some of that estate,
what, run a plain hazard of losing your honest gain, by keeping Some little which is dishonest? and venture hell fire, rather than part with Some of that estate,
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and will damn you in hell, if you keep it? whereas it will do you no good:
and will damn you in hell, if you keep it? whereas it will do you no good:
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Is it not Wisdome and Conscience to restore what you have thus gotten? Would you keep a sute that has the Pestilence in it? will you hold that which God bids you restore,
Is it not Wisdom and Conscience to restore what you have thus got? Would you keep a suit that has the Pestilence in it? will you hold that which God bids you restore,
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and inevitably entail a curse upon the man and all his estate, whiles he keep it;
and inevitably entail a curse upon the man and all his estate, while he keep it;
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and experience of men, and in your own observation do no man good, but much hurt;
and experience of men, and in your own observation do no man good, but much hurt;
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And is not here sufficient ground to move you in the point of Restitution. If injurious or deceitful gain, in the judgement of God;
And is not Here sufficient ground to move you in the point of Restitution. If injurious or deceitful gain, in the judgement of God;
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God hath said it, Psal. 18.25. With an upright man I will shew my self upright, and with the froward I will shew my self froward.
God hath said it, Psalm 18.25. With an upright man I will show my self upright, and with the froward I will show my self froward.
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and a curse in this Bible, you will be losers by this gain; no peny that you have gotten by fraud shall ever do you or yours good.
and a curse in this bible, you will be losers by this gain; no penny that you have got by fraud shall ever do you or yours good.
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your house wants foundation, your title to your estate is nought, and as sure as there is a God in Heaven,
your house Wants Foundation, your title to your estate is nought, and as sure as there is a God in Heaven,
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And if these things be true, O why will will ye defraud any more? You build castles, but it's in the air;
And if these things be true, Oh why will will you defraud any more? You built Castles, but it's in the air;
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Yea, in this life, God often sends some to squeeze these muckworms, when they have suck't themselves full.
Yea, in this life, God often sends Some to squeeze these muckworms, when they have sucked themselves full.
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Such is your present estate, Your riches are corrupted, your Gold and Silver is cankered, ye have heaped treasu• … together for the last dayes.
Such is your present estate, Your riches Are corrupted, your Gold and Silver is cankered, you have heaped treasu• … together for the last days.
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brings rottenness in the end of it.
brings rottenness in the end of it.
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and yet follow them? Alas your thriving is but the fat of a dropsie, which makes a great shew, but is not sound;
and yet follow them? Alas your thriving is but the fat of a dropsy, which makes a great show, but is not found;
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and c• … n you go by their houses, and not receive instruction? will you see and know this,
and c• … n you go by their houses, and not receive instruction? will you see and know this,
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and made strong entails, yet in a few Generations their names are blotted out, and they who preferred Earth before Heaven, have neither Earth nor Heaven;
and made strong entails, yet in a few Generations their names Are blotted out, and they who preferred Earth before Heaven, have neither Earth nor Heaven;
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How many houses have you seen ruined, where the oppressor hath dwelt? How many unconscio• … able Lawyers (who like you have made a prey of the simple) have built strong houses,
How many houses have you seen ruined, where the oppressor hath dwelled? How many unconscio• … able Lawyers (who like you have made a prey of the simple) have built strong houses,
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the Father by injurious getting it, and the Son by ungodly wasting it.
the Father by injurious getting it, and the Son by ungodly wasting it.
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and your posterity to lose their souls in the spending of it? and so the same purse or house damnes both the Father and the Son;
and your posterity to loose their Souls in the spending of it? and so the same purse or house damnes both the Father and the Son;
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What madness is this for you to lose your souls in the gaining of the world,
What madness is this for you to loose your Souls in the gaining of the world,
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The eye of Scripture, the eye of Reason, the eye of Experience sees this every day, that — De male quaesitis vix gaudet tertius haeres, The third heir seldome enjoys ill-gotten goods:
The eye of Scripture, the eye of Reason, the eye of Experience sees this every day, that — De male Quaesitis vix Gadet tertius haeres, The third heir seldom enjoys ill-gotten goods:
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for if you could rise out of your graves one fifty years after your death, you would find the canker of your deceit and injuries had consumed it all.
for if you could rise out of your graves one fifty Years After your death, you would find the canker of your deceit and injuries had consumed it all.
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Your design perhaps is to make estates for your Children, but alas this is not the way;
Your Design perhaps is to make estates for your Children, but alas this is not the Way;
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but when he found himself poyson'd therewith, he wisht it out of his belly. Prov. 21.6. The getting of treasures by a lying tongue, is a vanity tossed to and fro, of them that seek death.
but when he found himself poisoned therewith, he wished it out of his belly. Curae 21.6. The getting of treasures by a lying tongue, is a vanity tossed to and from, of them that seek death.
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The crafty Fox in the Fable hugged himself, that he had cousen'd the Crow of her breakfast,
The crafty Fox in the Fable hugged himself, that he had cozened the Crow of her breakfast,
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than to live rich, and dye accursed.
than to live rich, and die accursed.
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so it were better for thee a thousand times, to live poor, and just, and dye blessed,
so it were better for thee a thousand times, to live poor, and just, and die blessed,
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And who would be fond of a fair Sute with the plague in it? it were better to wear leather, poor leather or russet were much better:
And who would be found of a fair Suit with the plague in it? it were better to wear leather, poor leather or russet were much better:
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and rests if not on thy state, body or children, yet on thy poor soul, which is worst of all;
and rests if not on thy state, body or children, yet on thy poor soul, which is worst of all;
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So is unjust gain, though it stay with thee till thou dye, yet the curse of God stays with it,
So is unjust gain, though it stay with thee till thou die, yet the curse of God stays with it,
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when it will appear that after all these warnings, you lived and dyed in these sins? Alas!
when it will appear that After all these Warnings, you lived and died in these Sins? Alas!
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It will be but a while, and all your heart and actions shall be laid out to the view of all;
It will be but a while, and all your heart and actions shall be laid out to the view of all;
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and were it not better you prevented this your self? But to come nearer;
and were it not better you prevented this your self? But to come nearer;
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Pray what shame is it to do that which is good, or undoe that which is evil? It is a shame indeed to sin,
Pray what shame is it to do that which is good, or undo that which is evil? It is a shame indeed to since,
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but that is past, that thou art asham'd of too:
but that is past, that thou art ashamed of too:
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but now thou art about a work of righteousness, equity and honesty, there is no shame in this:
but now thou art about a work of righteousness, equity and honesty, there is no shame in this:
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Let us therefore enquire out some powerful Preservative against this temptation. 1. Observe the piercing eye of Almighty God alwayes upon thee.
Let us Therefore inquire out Some powerful Preservative against this temptation. 1. Observe the piercing eye of Almighty God always upon thee.
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Nay all men, at least all wise men will think better of thee than before:
Nay all men, At least all wise men will think better of thee than before:
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They will now conclude, certainly yonder is a singular good man, that will part with his estate,
They will now conclude, Certainly yonder is a singular good man, that will part with his estate,
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and venture his credit, rather than burden his Conscience, or remain under sin. All men will commend this, and much praise will redound to God.
and venture his credit, rather than burden his Conscience, or remain under since. All men will commend this, and much praise will redound to God.
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Pray what disgrace is it to Zacheus, that he was willing to restore all he had gotten by wrong? God and Man record it to his honour.
prey what disgrace is it to Zacchaeus, that he was willing to restore all he had got by wrong? God and Man record it to his honour.
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But further yet, you may so order your restitution, that (if occasion be) you never need to be known.
But further yet, you may so order your restitution, that (if occasion be) you never need to be known.
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Consider whom you have injured, and how much;
Consider whom you have injured, and how much;
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and then choose your discreet Minister, or some other faithful friend, who may dispose the thing restored,
and then choose your discreet Minister, or Some other faithful friend, who may dispose the thing restored,
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or the value of it, to the right owner, and your name never needs to be in question.
or the valve of it, to the right owner, and your name never needs to be in question.
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But rather exceed, than fall short of the full value, in your restitution. I will restore, saith Zacheus, fourfold, that is, rather more than less.
But rather exceed, than fallen short of the full valve, in your restitution. I will restore, Says Zacchaeus, fourfold, that is, rather more than less.
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And the Lord hath ordered in that case, Numb. 5.7.
And the Lord hath ordered in that case, Numb. 5.7.
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They shall confess their sin which they have do• … and he shall recompence his trespass with t• … principal thereof, They shall confess their since which they have do• … and he shall recompense his trespass with t• … principal thereof,
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and adde unto it the fifth part thereof, and give it unto him against whom b• … hath trespassed. and add unto it the fifth part thereof, and give it unto him against whom b• … hath trespassed.
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This is equitable for him, who perhaps hath been prejudiced by your injury, more than the naked worth of the thing;
This is equitable for him, who perhaps hath been prejudiced by your injury, more than the naked worth of the thing;
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especially if much time be past. And it is profitable for you;
especially if much time be passed. And it is profitable for you;
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when your sin costs you dear, its likely you will not easily meddle that way again.
when your since costs you dear, its likely you will not Easily meddle that Way again.
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Obj. I, but what if the party I have wrong'd be dead, and perhaps there is none left, to whom restitution may be made;Object I, but what if the party I have wronged be dead, and perhaps there is none left, to whom restitution may be made;
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or the persons at such a distance, that it is impossible to make them amends. Answ. Restitution must be made in the proper place, if it be possible;
or the Persons At such a distance, that it is impossible to make them amends. Answer Restitution must be made in the proper place, if it be possible;
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or if the party be dead, to their Heirs or Executors, and pains must be taken to find them out.
or if the party be dead, to their Heirs or Executors, and pains must be taken to find them out.
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It is but a reasonable penance for your fault.
It is but a reasonable penance for your fault.
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But if no person can be found in whom the right of receiving remains, then hear what God saith, Numb. 5.8.
But if no person can be found in whom the right of receiving remains, then hear what God Says, Numb. 5.8.
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But if the man have no Kinsman, (or person having right) to recompence the trespass unto, let the trespass be recompenced unto the Lord, But if the man have no Kinsman, (or person having right) to recompense the trespass unto, let the trespass be recompensed unto the Lord,
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even to the Priest — Almighty God is Heir-General in all such cases;even to the Priest — Almighty God is Heir-General in all such cases;
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in whose name and stead his Priests and poor are authorised to give you an acquittance;
in whose name and stead his Priests and poor Are authorised to give you an acquittance;
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and your sin bewailed shall through the Ram of attonement, mentioned in the same verse, be forgiven.
and your since bewailed shall through the Ram of atonement, mentioned in the same verse, be forgiven.
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But till this be done or fully purposed, your guilt remains, you are yet in your sins.
But till this be done or Fully purposed, your guilt remains, you Are yet in your Sins.
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And thus I have at length, given you a view of the Husbandmans Temptations, and their several Antidotes;
And thus I have At length, given you a view of the Husbandman's Temptations, and their several Antidotes;
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not but that he hath many more.
not but that he hath many more.
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As he is a Christian, he is liable to all the temptations of a poor Christian;
As he is a Christian, he is liable to all the temptations of a poor Christian;
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so as he is Husband, Master, Subject:
so as he is Husband, Master, Subject:
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but I think these are more incident to his earthly Calling, wherein if he be faithful to his own soul in the use of the Preservatives annexed, I trust, by the blessing of God, he shall overcome,
but I think these Are more incident to his earthly Calling, wherein if he be faithful to his own soul in the use of the Preservatives annexed, I trust, by the blessing of God, he shall overcome,
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and reign with Christ at last, where the wicked cease from troubling, and where the weary an at rest.
and Reign with christ At last, where the wicked cease from troubling, and where the weary an At rest.
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When thy heart gives thy mouth the lye in dissimulation, he observes thee all the while, and marvels at thy folly.
When thy heart gives thy Mouth the lie in dissimulation, he observes thee all the while, and marvels At thy folly.
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And as sure as this curse follows you externally, so surely (without repent• … nce and restitution) will it follow you eternally. And therefore you are wide point blank in your argument, you cannot restore,
And as sure as this curse follows you externally, so surely (without repent• … nce and restitution) will it follow you eternally. And Therefore you Are wide point blank in your argument, you cannot restore,
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Would'st thou speak so falsely, if he with whom thou dealest knew thy heart? Why wilt thou speak so,
Wouldst thou speak so falsely, if he with whom thou dealest knew thy heart? Why wilt thou speak so,
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It's better to be poor than sin.
It's better to be poor than since.
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He would make such a bargain as would undo do him, that would tell one lye to gain all the world.
He would make such a bargain as would undo do him, that would tell one lie to gain all the world.
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Others practise is no rule, and will prove no excuse for thy wickedness.
Others practise is no Rule, and will prove no excuse for thy wickedness.
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God hath given thee to understand, that his Word is the Rule, that must guide and judge thee;
God hath given thee to understand, that his Word is the Rule, that must guide and judge thee;
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and that thou art to imitate not the worst, but the best men, and them onely in what is good.
and that thou art to imitate not the worst, but the best men, and them only in what is good.
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You are to know, that by beguiling others, you make the worst of your own, and hazzard all to increase a little, and venture hell to gain a peny.
You Are to know, that by beguiling Others, you make the worst of your own, and hazard all to increase a little, and venture hell to gain a penny.
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That God hath not given all men the like measure of skill and perspicacity, but they are plain and simple,
That God hath not given all men the like measure of skill and perspicacity, but they Are plain and simple,
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and think every one else is like them;
and think every one Else is like them;
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but in that case God hath made thee thy Brothers Keeper, and put him into thy hands to deal mercifully and honestly with him.
but in that case God hath made thee thy Brother's Keeper, and put him into thy hands to deal mercifully and honestly with him.
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2. Be confident, that what is got by wronging others, will never do you good; the gain of deceit lasts but a while;
2. Be confident, that what is god by wronging Others, will never do you good; the gain of deceit lasts but a while;
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or if it do, it's given thee in wrath;
or if it do, it's given thee in wrath;
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like a Sute with the plague in it, it's gay and fine, but death is in it;
like a Suit with the plague in it, it's gay and fine, but death is in it;
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when God knows thy heart? Is he less formidable than a worm? wilt thou bear such awe of one that can only shame thee,
when God knows thy heart? Is he less formidable than a worm? wilt thou bear such awe of one that can only shame thee,
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and not bear much more of one that can both shame and damn thee? Thou wilt not affirme a thing if thou knowest a stander by can disprove thee;
and not bear much more of one that can both shame and damn thee? Thou wilt not affirm a thing if thou Knowest a stander by can disprove thee;
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Why, God is a stander by, and when thou art lying equivocating and swearing, he can disprove thee every word, can stop thy mouth with a thunder-bolt, strike thee dumb,
Why, God is a stander by, and when thou art lying equivocating and swearing, he can disprove thee every word, can stop thy Mouth with a thunderbolt, strike thee dumb,
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yea, dead in the place, as he did Ananius and Saphira, and many others since, with their lye in their mouths.
yea, dead in the place, as he did Ananius and Sapphira, and many Others since, with their lie in their mouths.
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Hearken what he hath said, 1 Thes. 4.6. Let no man go beyond, or defraud his brother in any matter, because that the Lord is the avenger of all such.
Harken what he hath said, 1 Thebes 4.6. Let no man go beyond, or defraud his brother in any matter, Because that the Lord is the avenger of all such.
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If an ingenious argument will win thee, He whom thou defraudis thy brother, wilt thou eat up thine owne flesh? If a dreadfull argument will work on thee, The Lord is the avenger of all such.
If an ingenious argument will win thee, He whom thou defraudis thy brother, wilt thou eat up thine own Flesh? If a dreadful argument will work on thee, The Lord is the avenger of all such.
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God will sooner or later reckon surely with thee for it, and therefore as thou tendrest thy safety and happiness, go beyond no man in any matter.
God will sooner or later reckon surely with thee for it, and Therefore as thou Tenderest thy safety and happiness, go beyond no man in any matter.
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God will not see one man rise unjustly on anothers ruine with any patience, nor behold thy cunning to make a prey of his simplicity without a sharp revenge.God will not see one man rise unjustly on another's ruin with any patience, nor behold thy cunning to make a prey of his simplicity without a sharp revenge.
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Object. A man cannot live in the world without using his wits: Other men use it more than I:Object. A man cannot live in the world without using his wits: Other men use it more than I:
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These shifts are common and • … onest in comparison of others: I do but make the best of my own:
These shifts Are Common and • … onest in comparison of Others: I do but make the best of my own:
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that some little part of that world, the whole whereof is not worth the poorest soul in it, should so bewitch a man, to break all bonds, divine and humane, to compass it.
that Some little part of that world, the Whole whereof is not worth the Poorest soul in it, should so bewitch a man, to break all bonds, divine and humane, to compass it.
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And this is a most sad and doleful thing, to be written in tears, and spoken in sighs, that those people should so fail in Actions, whose Religion gives lawes to the Thoughts; that they should live below the Heathens, who expect to be equal to the Angels;
And this is a most sad and doleful thing, to be written in tears, and spoken in sighs, that those people should so fail in Actions, whose Religion gives laws to the Thoughts; that they should live below the heathens, who expect to be equal to the Angels;
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and sometimes so engaged in suits and rancour against each other, that they lose the comfort of that mutual love and offices, they might enjoy.
and sometime so engaged in suits and rancour against each other, that they loose the Comfort of that mutual love and Offices, they might enjoy.
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How great a fire a little spark kindles? Insomuch that oftentimes, the nearest neighbours are lest beloved,
How great a fire a little spark kindles? Insomuch that oftentimes, the nearest neighbours Are lest Beloved,
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And hence follows, (besides the wrong done, which is the worst evil) grudgings, and heartburnings, and often unkind and angry expressions, and sometimes long and chargeable suits.
And hence follows, (beside the wrong done, which is the worst evil) grudgings, and heartburnings, and often unkind and angry expressions, and sometime long and chargeable suits.
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or other business, (it is hoped out of no worse design) so long that his honest neighbour is prejudiced and provoked.
or other business, (it is hoped out of no Worse Design) so long that his honest neighbour is prejudiced and provoked.
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if we would amend the most inferiour things in our way) and these things are neglected either through idleness,
if we would amend the most inferior things in our Way) and these things Are neglected either through idleness,
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either his cattel being unruly, and not lawfully ordered, or his fence neglected, (for we must descend,
either his cattle being unruly, and not lawfully ordered, or his fence neglected, (for we must descend,
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And then another way whereby he is tempted to wrong his Neighbour is, by Trespassing upon him;
And then Another Way whereby he is tempted to wrong his Neighbour is, by Trespassing upon him;
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and by Christian Husbandmen, that are the plainest hearted of all others.
and by Christian Husbandmen, that Are the Plainest hearted of all Others.
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for so small a business, and yet be more astonisht, that this should be done by Christians, that believe the Bible,
for so small a business, and yet be more astonished, that this should be done by Christians, that believe the bible,
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and yet abating it at next word, that a man would wonder men should apparently venture their consciences and eternal happiness,
and yet abating it At next word, that a man would wonder men should apparently venture their Consciences and Eternal happiness,
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nay, so many oaths, nay, so many perjuries, swearing this price shall be the lowest,
nay, so many Oaths, nay, so many perjuries, swearing this price shall be the lowest,
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and firm resolution, faithfully to perform these practical Directions laid before you;
and firm resolution, faithfully to perform these practical Directions laid before you;
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and where the weary Husbandmen are at Rest. FINIS.
and where the weary Husbandmen Are At Rest. FINIS.
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so should I the more chearfully submit to an Exile for terme of life, so that we might meet in that better Paradise, whence we shall be driven out no more,
so should I the more cheerfully submit to an Exile for term of life, so that we might meet in that better Paradise, whence we shall be driven out no more,
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Will you my Candid Hearers, and you the Readers also of these things enter into a Covenant,
Will you my Candid Hearers, and you the Readers also of these things enter into a Covenant,
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whereupon he willingly went into perpetual Exile, that they by vertue of their Oath might for ever be obliged to their observation.
whereupon he willingly went into perpetual Exile, that they by virtue of their Oath might for ever be obliged to their observation.
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for it is not a vaine thing for you, because it is your life, and through this thing ye shall prolong your dayes in the Land. When Lycurgus had compiled some excellent Lawes for his Common-Wealth, he binds all his Citizens in an Oath, that they should exactly observe them untill his return;for it is not a vain thing for you, Because it is your life, and through this thing you shall prolong your days in the Land. When Lycurgus had compiled Some excellent Laws for his commonwealth, he binds all his Citizens in an Oath, that they should exactly observe them until his return;
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Let me say to you as that great Law-giver did, Deut. 32.46, 47. Set your hearts unto all the words which I testifie among you this day, which ye shall command your Children to observe to do;
Let me say to you as that great Lawgiver did, Deuteronomy 32.46, 47. Set your hearts unto all the words which I testify among you this day, which you shall command your Children to observe to do;
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Let the Rules rule you, and let these truths live and die with you.
Let the Rules Rule you, and let these truths live and die with you.
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You have a mean Calling, you had need of Noble aimes; a Coelestial end ennobles a Terrene employment.
You have a mean Calling, you had need of Noble aims; a Celestial end ennobles a Terrene employment.
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and though you fail in your subordinate ends, yet you'l never fail in your supreame end.
and though you fail in your subordinate ends, yet You'll never fail in your supreme end.
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So will you please God the more, and profit your selves never the less: then every Charre you do, will be a work for God;
So will you please God the more, and profit your selves never the less: then every Charre you do, will be a work for God;
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At the beginning of every year, of every week, of every day, level your ends afresh, as you have been directed:
At the beginning of every year, of every Week, of every day, level your ends afresh, as you have been directed:
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Let the foresaid Ends of your Calling act you.
Let the foresaid Ends of your Calling act you.
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Watch then before, least you wail after; if you will not watch on earth, you will wail in hell.
Watch then before, lest you wail After; if you will not watch on earth, you will wail in hell.
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Adam had your Calling in it's prime, but he abused it, and lost it: and if abuses crept into the Garden, they will walk into the Field much more.Adam had your Calling in it's prime, but he abused it, and lost it: and if Abuses crept into the Garden, they will walk into the Field much more.
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a straw bed, and a good Conscience are good Lodging. Let the Abuses in your Calling warn you to beware them.
a straw Bed, and a good Conscience Are good Lodging. Let the Abuses in your Calling warn you to beware them.
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Brown bread, and the Grace of God are good fare, Raggs and Christ's Righteousness are good Clothing;
Brown bred, and the Grace of God Are good fare, Rags and Christ's Righteousness Are good Clothing;
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you will take pains now, and suffer paines hereafter: Yea, your very plowing will be sin, Prov. 21.4. What an hell is this to be working all day, and yet sinning all day? Shine therefore in the Graces of your Calling.
you will take pains now, and suffer pains hereafter: Yea, your very plowing will be since, Curae 21.4. What an hell is this to be working all day, and yet sinning all day? Shine Therefore in the Graces of your Calling.
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and the Devils drudge in hell, that's worse: you'l be poor here, and poor for ever;
and the Devils drudge in hell, that's Worse: You'll be poor Here, and poor for ever;
cc dt ng1 n1 p-acp n1, d|vbz av-jc: pn22|vmb vbi j av, cc j c-acp av;
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And then practise the Graces for your Calling. Seek first the Kingdom of God; else you will be the Worlds drudge here, that's sad;
And then practise the Graces for your Calling. Seek First the Kingdom of God; Else you will be the World's drudge Here, that's sad;
cc av vvi dt n2 p-acp po22 vvg. vvb ord dt n1 pp-f np1; av pn22 vmb vbi dt ng1 n1 av, d|vbz j;
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A good hearing, when you come home at night, and say, Wife I have learned one lesson from my Ground, Cattel, &c. this day.
A good hearing, when you come home At night, and say, Wife I have learned one Lesson from my Ground, Cattle, etc. this day.
dt j n-vvg, c-crq pn22 vvb av-an p-acp n1, cc vvi, n1 pns11 vhb vvn crd n1 p-acp po11 n1, n2, av d n1.
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you have fed too long upon the shell, feast now upon the kernel.
you have fed too long upon the shell, feast now upon the kernel.
pn22 vhb vvn av av-j p-acp dt n1, vvb av p-acp dt n1.
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if you were hired with Gold for every Coelestial thought, you would study for more of them:
if you were hired with Gold for every Celestial Thought, you would study for more of them:
cs pn22 vbdr vvn p-acp n1 p-acp d j n1, pn22 vmd vvi p-acp dc pp-f pno32:
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speak no more of the difficulty or impossibility thereof;
speak no more of the difficulty or impossibility thereof;
vvb av-dx dc pp-f dt n1 cc n1 av;
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Thou hast had a wicked habit to suck poyson out of flowers, O get a gracious habit to suck honey out of weeds:
Thou hast had a wicked habit to suck poison out of flowers, Oh get a gracious habit to suck honey out of weeds:
pns21 vh2 vhn dt j n1 pc-acp vvi n1 av pp-f n2, uh vvb dt j n1 pc-acp vvi n1 av pp-f n2:
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That's a good Chymick that can extract Gold out of Sand: but that's a good Husbandman that can get Heaven out of Earth.
That's a good Chemic that can extract Gold out of Sand: but that's a good Husbandman that can get Heaven out of Earth.
d|vbz dt j j cst vmb vvi n1 av pp-f n1: cc-acp d|vbz dt j n1 cst vmb vvi n1 av pp-f n1.
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Let the Lessons you have heard exercise you; You'l make the best of every thing, do so in this.
Let the Lessons you have herd exercise you; You'll make the best of every thing, do so in this.
vvb dt n2 pn22 vhb vvn vvb pn22; pn22|vmb vvi dt js pp-f d n1, vdb av p-acp d.
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gird about you the sword of the spirit, which is the word of God, so shall you not be led into temptation, but delivered from evil.
gird about you the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God, so shall you not be led into temptation, but Delivered from evil.
vvb p-acp pn22 dt n1 pp-f dt n1, r-crq vbz dt n1 pp-f np1, av vmb pn22 xx vbi vvn p-acp n1, cc-acp vvd p-acp n-jn.
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The greatest part of men live, as if there were no Devil to tempt at all:
The greatest part of men live, as if there were no devil to tempt At all:
dt js n1 pp-f n2 vvb, c-acp cs pc-acp vbdr dx n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp d:
(87) section (DIV2)
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If you go out without your weapons, you will come in without your Garments, 1 Pet. 5.8. Be sober, be vigilant, for your adversary the Devil goes about roaring, seeking whom he may devour.
If you go out without your weapons, you will come in without your Garments, 1 Pet. 5.8. Be Sobrium, be vigilant, for your adversary the devil Goes about roaring, seeking whom he may devour.
cs pn22 vvb av p-acp po22 n2, pn22 vmb vvi p-acp p-acp po22 n2, crd np1 crd. vbb j, vbb j, p-acp po22 n1 dt n1 vvz p-acp vvg, vvg r-crq pns31 vmb vvi.
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for the first Husbandman that ever was, fell by temptation, and the second too, and you must stand by watchfulness.
for the First Husbandman that ever was, fell by temptation, and the second too, and you must stand by watchfulness.
c-acp dt ord n1 cst av vbds, vvd p-acp n1, cc dt ord av, cc pn22 vmb vvi p-acp n1.
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Put on your spiritual armour, wind up your spiritual watch:
Put on your spiritual armour, wind up your spiritual watch:
vvb p-acp po22 j n1, vvb a-acp po22 j n1:
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least you should sleep too sweetly here, and forget your Heaven. Let the Temptations you hear of in your Calling arm you.
lest you should sleep too sweetly Here, and forget your Heaven. Let the Temptations you hear of in your Calling arm you.
cs pn22 vmd vvi av av-j av, cc vvb po22 n1. vvb dt n2 pn22 vvb pp-f p-acp po22 vvg n1 pn22.
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It is better be kept sweet in the brine of tribulation, than rot in the honey of prosperity; you must have some thorns laid in your bed,
It is better be kept sweet in the brine of tribulation, than rot in the honey of Prosperity; you must have Some thorns laid in your Bed,
pn31 vbz jc vbi vvn j p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1, cs vvi p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1; pn22 vmb vhi d n2 vvn p-acp po22 n1,
(87) section (DIV2)
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If you should have your will, God would not have his will, and therefore sit down content.
If you should have your will, God would not have his will, and Therefore fit down content.
cs pn22 vmd vhi po22 vmb, np1 vmd xx vhi po31 n1, cc av vvb a-acp n1.
(87) section (DIV2)
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Let the Inconveniences in your Calling humble you. If it were not for these, pride would creep into the plow - mans house.
Let the Inconveniences in your Calling humble you. If it were not for these, pride would creep into the blow - men house.
vvb dt n2 p-acp po22 vvg vvb pn22. cs pn31 vbdr xx p-acp d, n1 vmd vvi p-acp dt n1 - n2 vvi.
(87) section (DIV2)
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I might have been begging at the door; Alas, I might have been frying faggots in Hell.
I might have been begging At the door; Alas, I might have been frying faggots in Hell.
pns11 vmd vhi vbn vvg p-acp dt n1; uh, pns11 vmd vhi vbn vvg n2 p-acp n1.
(87) section (DIV2)
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Think in the mid'st of thy sweat and toil; It's better to be a plow-man in the field, than a beggar at the door.
Think in the midst of thy sweat and toil; It's better to be a plowman in the field, than a beggar At the door.
vvb p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 n1 cc n1; pn31|vbz jc pc-acp vbi dt n1 p-acp dt n1, cs dt n1 p-acp dt n1.
(87) section (DIV2)
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Bless the Lord therefore, that though thy life be full of pains, yet thy lines are fallen in pleasant places.
Bless the Lord Therefore, that though thy life be full of pains, yet thy lines Are fallen in pleasant places.
np1 dt n1 av, cst cs po21 n1 vbi j pp-f n2, av po21 n2 vbr vvn p-acp j n2.
(87) section (DIV2)
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A Christian Husbandman is better than a Pagan King.
A Christian Husbandman is better than a Pagan King.
dt njp n1 vbz jc cs dt j-jn n1.
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you have your Difficulties, and you have you• … Dignities, and God hath set the one against the other.
you have your Difficulties, and you have you• … Dignities, and God hath Set the one against the other.
pn22 vhb po22 n2, cc pn22 vhb n1 … n2, cc np1 vhz vvn dt crd p-acp dt n-jn.
(87) section (DIV2)
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God hath made it lawfull, do not by your abuse make it sinful. Let the Excellencies of it refresh you;
God hath made it lawful, do not by your abuse make it sinful. Let the Excellencies of it refresh you;
np1 vhz vvn pn31 j, vdb xx p-acp po22 n1 vvi pn31 j. vvb dt n2 pp-f pn31 vvi pn22;
(87) section (DIV2)
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Though it be painful yet it's lawful, and see you use it lawfully. The Law is good and so is Husbandry, if a man use it lawfully.
Though it be painful yet it's lawful, and see you use it lawfully. The Law is good and so is Husbandry, if a man use it lawfully.
cs pn31 vbb j av pn31|vbz j, cc vvb pn22 vvb pn31 av-j. dt n1 vbz j cc av vbz n1, cs dt n1 vvb pn31 av-j.
(87) section (DIV2)
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These truths will help either to mend or end you. Let the Lawfulness of this Calling satisfie you.
These truths will help either to mend or end you. Let the Lawfulness of this Calling satisfy you.
np1 n2 vmb vvi av-d p-acp vvb cc vvb pn22. vvb dt n1 pp-f d vvg vvi pn22.
(87) section (DIV2)
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The real profit and comfort of the poor Husbandman I design, O disappoint not me, deceive not your selves, 〈 ◊ 〉 not God.
The real profit and Comfort of the poor Husbandman I Design, Oh disappoint not me, deceive not your selves, 〈 ◊ 〉 not God.
dt j n1 cc n1 pp-f dt j n1 pns11 vvb, uh vvi xx pno11, vvb xx po22 n2, 〈 sy 〉 xx np1.
(87) section (DIV2)
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We can but reach the ear or eye. He that hath his Pulpit in Heaven, can teach the heart.
We can but reach the ear or eye. He that hath his Pulpit in Heaven, can teach the heart.
pns12 vmb p-acp vvi dt n1 cc n1. pns31 cst vhz po31 n1 p-acp n1, vmb vvi dt n1.
(87) section (DIV2)
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SECT. X. ANd now we are at shore, and nothing remains save matter of Practise. God forbid these things should be written or read in vain.
SECT. X. ANd now we Are At shore, and nothing remains save matter of practice. God forbid these things should be written or read in vain.
n1. fw-la cc av pns12 vbr p-acp n1, cc pix vvz p-acp n1 pp-f n1. np1 vvb d n2 vmd vbi vvn cc vvn p-acp j.
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That the diligent hand shall be made rich, yea, that his Oxen shall be strong to labour, his sheep shall bring forth thousands in the streets, that he shall eat of the fruit of his labour,
That the diligent hand shall be made rich, yea, that his Oxen shall be strong to labour, his sheep shall bring forth thousands in the streets, that he shall eat of the fruit of his labour,
cst dt j n1 vmb vbi vvn j, uh, cst po31 n2 vmb vbi j pc-acp vvi, po31 n1 vmb vvi av crd p-acp dt n2, cst pns31 vmb vvi pp-f dt n1 pp-f po31 n1,
(25) section (DIV2)
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now the Husbandman hath a ship sayling in his field, which though it go slower, yet oft moves surer than the other, and the Mariner comes for more Collections abroad, than the Husbandman.
now the Husbandman hath a ship sailing in his field, which though it go slower, yet oft moves Surer than the other, and the Mariner comes for more Collections abroad, than the Husbandman.
av dt n1 vhz dt n1 vvg p-acp po31 n1, r-crq cs pn31 vvi av-jc, av av vvz jc cs dt n-jn, cc dt n1 vvz p-acp dc n2 av, cs dt n1.
(25) section (DIV2)
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and that it shall be well with him.
and that it shall be well with him.
cc cst pn31 vmb vbi av p-acp pno31.
(25) section (DIV2)
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God hath promised that the Earth shall increase and multiply, that seed-time and harvest shall not cease, Gen. 8. 22. That he will give the former and the latter rain in its appointed season.
God hath promised that the Earth shall increase and multiply, that seedtime and harvest shall not cease, Gen. 8. 22. That he will give the former and the latter rain in its appointed season.
np1 vhz vvn d dt n1 vmb vvi cc vvi, cst n1 cc n1 vmb xx vvi, np1 crd crd cst pns31 vmb vvi dt j cc dt d n1 p-acp po31 j-vvn n1.
(25) section (DIV2)
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Nay, the Husbandman hath many sweet promises for his security.
Nay, the Husbandman hath many sweet promises for his security.
uh-x, dt n1 vhz d j n2 p-acp po31 n1.
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but as long as the world lives, it must have meat, and the trade of plowing will never be out of request.
but as long as the world lives, it must have meat, and the trade of plowing will never be out of request.
cc-acp c-acp av-j c-acp dt n1 vvz, pn31 vmb vhi n1, cc dt n1 pp-f vvg n1 av-x vbi av pp-f n1.
(25) section (DIV2)
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The Merchant, he meets with certain losses, and uncertain gains, one puff of wind sometimes undoes him, one Pirate makes him a beggar;
The Merchant, he meets with certain losses, and uncertain gains, one puff of wind sometime undoes him, one Pirate makes him a beggar;
dt n1, pns31 vvz p-acp j n2, cc j n2, crd n1 pp-f n1 av vvz pno31, crd n1 vvz pno31 dt n1;
(25) section (DIV2)
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But the Husbandman if he fall, his corn miss, or his cattle dye, he makes shift to get up again in time, Et qui cadit in terram non habet unde cadat, his fall is not so high as to break his bones.
But the Husbandman if he fallen, his corn miss, or his cattle die, he makes shift to get up again in time, Et qui Cadit in terram non habet unde cadat, his fallen is not so high as to break his bones.
cc-acp dt n1 cs pns31 vvb, po31 n1 vvi, cc po31 n2 vvi, pns31 vvz n1 pc-acp vvi a-acp av p-acp n1, fw-la fw-la fw-la p-acp fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la fw-la, po31 n1 vbz xx av j c-acp pc-acp vvi po31 n2.
(25) section (DIV2)
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The greatest Statesman stands at the mercy of his Prince, and of his Enemy; and if he fall, he never rises again, they meet with martial law, where a man can offend but once: The greatest Statesman Stands At the mercy of his Prince, and of his Enemy; and if he fallen, he never rises again, they meet with martial law, where a man can offend but once:
dt js n1 vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, cc pp-f po31 n1; cc cs pns31 vvb, pns31 av-x vvz av, pns32 vvb p-acp j n1, c-crq dt n1 vmb vvi cc-acp a-acp:
(25) section (DIV2)
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The highest steps of Greatness are usually the most shppery, and all the ambitious man gets by his climbing is, that he hath the further to fall.
The highest steps of Greatness Are usually the most shppery, and all the ambitious man gets by his climbing is, that he hath the further to fallen.
dt js n2 pp-f n1 vbr av-j dt av-ds j, cc d dt j n1 vvz p-acp po31 n-vvg vbz, cst pns31 vhz dt jc pc-acp vvi.
(25) section (DIV2)
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SECT. XI. THe Eleventh Excellency of the Husband• … mans calling is, That it stands on safer grounds than most others.
SECT. XI. THe Eleventh Excellency of the Husband• … men calling is, That it Stands on safer grounds than most Others.
n1. crd. dt ord n1 pp-f dt np1 … ng1 n1 vbz, cst pn31 vvz p-acp jc n2 cs av-ds n2-jn.
(25) section (DIV2)
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If men would be quiet, the Lawyer would be troubled; and if they would be temperate, the Physitian would be sick.
If men would be quiet, the Lawyer would be troubled; and if they would be temperate, the physician would be sick.
cs n2 vmd vbi j-jn, dt n1 vmd vbi vvn; cc cs pns32 vmd vbi j, dt n1 vmd vbi j.
(25) section (DIV2)
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So that if the World should grow wise in her old age, those two callings would be in great hazzard;
So that if the World should grow wise in her old age, those two callings would be in great hazard;
av cst cs dt n1 vmd vvi j p-acp po31 j n1, d crd n2 vmd vbi p-acp j vvi;
(25) section (DIV2)
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He hath such need of Gods daily goodness, and so duely heares from him in his Mercies, That prayers and praises are his constant fare.
He hath such need of God's daily Goodness, and so duly hears from him in his mercies, That Prayers and praises Are his constant fare.
pns31 vhz d n1 pp-f n2 j n1, cc av av-jn vvz p-acp pno31 p-acp po31 n2, cst n2 cc n2 vbr po31 j n1.
(26) section (DIV2)
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He is pretty well wearied in the world, and so Prayer is welcome to him;
He is pretty well wearied in the world, and so Prayer is welcome to him;
pns31 vbz j av vvn p-acp dt n1, cc av n1 vbz j-jn p-acp pno31;
(26) section (DIV2)
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It is an ease and refreshment 〈 ◊ 〉 him, which is work and trouble to others As sleep is welcome to a labouring man, not s• … to Children, that care not for going to bed because they are not weary;
It is an ease and refreshment 〈 ◊ 〉 him, which is work and trouble to Others As sleep is welcome to a labouring man, not s• … to Children, that care not for going to Bed Because they Are not weary;
pn31 vbz dt n1 cc n1 〈 sy 〉 pno31, r-crq vbz n1 cc vvi p-acp n2-jn p-acp n1 vbz j-jn p-acp dt j-vvg n1, xx n1 … pc-acp n2, cst vvb xx p-acp vvg p-acp n1 c-acp pns32 vbr xx j;
(26) section (DIV2)
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So Death is welcome to the Religious Husbandman, because henceforth he rests from his labours:
So Death is welcome to the Religious Husbandman, Because henceforth he rests from his labours:
av n1 vbz j-jn p-acp dt j n1, c-acp av pns31 vvz p-acp po31 n2:
(26) section (DIV2)
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And while he lives, his Dross is onely upon the Earth, but his golden precious spirit is soaring into Heaven.
And while he lives, his Dross is only upon the Earth, but his golden precious Spirit is soaring into Heaven.
cc cs pns31 vvz, po31 n1 vbz av-j p-acp dt n1, cc-acp po31 j j n1 vbz vvg p-acp n1.
(26) section (DIV2)
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His spiritual estate like his temporal is herein fully as good as it seems;
His spiritual estate like his temporal is herein Fully as good as it seems;
po31 j n1 av-j po31 j vbz av av-j c-acp j c-acp pn31 vvz;
(26) section (DIV2)
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and in short, when the Power of Godliness is lost every where, you may find it in his house and heart.
and in short, when the Power of Godliness is lost every where, you may find it in his house and heart.
cc p-acp j, c-crq dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz vvn d c-crq, pn22 vmb vvi pn31 p-acp po31 n1 cc n1.
(26) section (DIV2)
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Hence it is probable, he hath the name of a Good-man incorporated into his very name, Goodman such a One, as if the Quintessence of Innocency and Piety were chiefly in the Husbandman. Hence it is probable, he hath the name of a Goodman incorporated into his very name, Goodman such a One, as if the Quintessence of Innocency and Piety were chiefly in the Husbandman.
av pn31 vbz j, pns31 vhz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vvn p-acp po31 j n1, n1 d dt pi, c-acp cs dt n1 pp-f n1 cc n1 vbdr av-jn p-acp dt n1.
(26) section (DIV2)
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And thus you have a view of some of the Excellencies and Advantages of this Calling, which I have put down not to puff up the Husbandman with pride, he will meet with cares and labours enough to keep him down;
And thus you have a view of Some of the Excellencies and Advantages of this Calling, which I have put down not to puff up the Husbandman with pride, he will meet with Cares and labours enough to keep him down;
cc av pn22 vhb dt n1 pp-f d pp-f dt n2 cc n2 pp-f d vvg, r-crq pns11 vhb vvn a-acp xx p-acp n1 a-acp dt n1 p-acp n1, pns31 vmb vvi p-acp n2 cc n2 av-d pc-acp vvi pno31 a-acp;
(26) section (DIV2)
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nor to reflect any disgrace upon other Callings, whose honour, ease and profit will hold up their hearts well enough;
nor to reflect any disgrace upon other Callings, whose honour, ease and profit will hold up their hearts well enough;
ccx pc-acp vvi d n1 p-acp j-jn n2, rg-crq n1, n1 cc n1 vmb vvi a-acp po32 n2 av av-d;
(26) section (DIV2)
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but for the Glory of that most gracious God that led our Father Adam into it,
but for the Glory of that most gracious God that led our Father Adam into it,
cc-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f d av-ds j np1 cst vvd po12 n1 np1 p-acp pn31,
(26) section (DIV2)
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and for the Comfort and encouragement of the Husbandman under his burdens and troubles, that he may be content with the Inconveniencies of his Lot,
and for the Comfort and encouragement of the Husbandman under his burdens and Troubles, that he may be content with the Inconveniences of his Lot,
cc p-acp dt n1 cc n1 pp-f dt n1 p-acp po31 n2 cc n2, cst pns31 vmb vbi j p-acp dt n2 pp-f po31 n1,
(26) section (DIV2)
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and blesse the name of the Lord his God; And these I shall observe in the next place,
and bless the name of the Lord his God; And these I shall observe in the next place,
cc vvb dt n1 pp-f dt n1 po31 n1; cc d pns11 vmb vvi p-acp dt ord n1,
(26) section (DIV2)
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and lay them in the other ballance, least the former fly too high; least trades mens shops should be emptyed, and least the Husbandman should forget himself.
and lay them in the other balance, lest the former fly too high; lest trades men's shops should be emptied, and lest the Husbandman should forget himself.
cc vvd pno32 p-acp dt j-jn n1, cs dt j n1 av j; cs n2 ng2 n2 vmd vbi vvn, cc cs dt n1 vmd vvi px31.
(26) section (DIV2)
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Though I may not say his Calling made him an upright man, yet they agreed marvellous well together.
Though I may not say his Calling made him an upright man, yet they agreed marvellous well together.
cs pns11 vmb xx vvi po31 vvg vvd pno31 dt j n1, av pns32 vvd j av av.
(26) section (DIV2)
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SECT. XII. The Twelfth Excellency of this Calling of an Husbandman is, That it is a greater friend to Piety, than most other Callings.
SECT. XII. The Twelfth Excellency of this Calling of an Husbandman is, That it is a greater friend to Piety, than most other Callings.
n1. np1. dt ord n1 pp-f d vvg pp-f dt n1 vbz, cst pn31 vbz dt jc n1 p-acp n1, cs av-ds j-jn n2.
(26) section (DIV2)
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Others may have more time, but this hath as much opportunity to get to Heaven.
Others may have more time, but this hath as much opportunity to get to Heaven.
ng2-jn vmb vhi dc n1, p-acp d vhz p-acp d n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp n1.
(26) section (DIV2)
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Others may have more religious Notions, but he hath more religious Motions, Others may out-wit him in Religion, but few shall out-pray him.
Others may have more religious Notions, but he hath more religious Motions, Others may outwit him in Religion, but few shall out-pray him.
ng2-jn vmb vhi dc j n2, p-acp pns31 vhz av-dc j n2, n2-jn vmb n1 pno31 p-acp n1, cc-acp d vmb vvi pno31.
(26) section (DIV2)
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The Gentleman his neighbour will have a finer Bible, but he will use it oftner to his Comfort.
The Gentleman his neighbour will have a finer bible, but he will use it oftener to his Comfort.
dt n1 po31 n1 vmb vhi dt jc n1, cc-acp pns31 vmb vvi pn31 av-c p-acp po31 n1.
(26) section (DIV2)
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His learned Minister will dispute better for the truth than he, but he will suffer for the truth as much as he.
His learned Minister will dispute better for the truth than he, but he will suffer for the truth as much as he.
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And if you trace him, you shall find as Devout a Prayer in his family, And if you trace him, you shall find as Devout a Prayer in his family,
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as feeling a Grace at his Table, as where there is a finer House, and a fuller Table.
as feeling a Grace At his Table, as where there is a finer House, and a fuller Table.
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Nay, when others put off God with any scantling of Prayer, That day hath seldom past, wherein there hath no Chapter been read,
Nay, when Others put off God with any scantling of Prayer, That day hath seldom passed, wherein there hath no Chapter been read,
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and Psalm sung among his family. Nay, his very Calling furthers him much herein.
and Psalm sung among his family. Nay, his very Calling furthers him much herein.
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Noah that was so perfect and upright a man in that forlorn Generation, He Gen. 9. 20. began to be an Husbandman; Noah that was so perfect and upright a man in that forlorn Generation, He Gen. 9. 20. began to be an Husbandman;
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His Religion is not perhaps so plausible, but it is most sound;
His Religion is not perhaps so plausible, but it is most found;
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and what he wants in Wording it, he hath in Hearting, and in Doing the whole will of God, I say his calling furthers him in it.
and what he Wants in Wording it, he hath in Hearting, and in Doing the Whole will of God, I say his calling furthers him in it.
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So saith the Text, The Lord God put him into the Garden, to Dress and to keep it.
So Says the Text, The Lord God put him into the Garden, to Dress and to keep it.
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how much greater honour hath the Husbandman, who hath the Maker of Heaven and Earth, for the Author and Inventour of his Imployment?
how much greater honour hath the Husbandman, who hath the Maker of Heaven and Earth, for the Author and Inventor of his Employment?
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and if they accounted it an honour, to receive the original of their Occupations from such,
and if they accounted it an honour, to receive the original of their Occupations from such,
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It was the highest ambition of the heathen Artificer, to derive their Arts from some of their Gods, but alass their Gods were men, the most vile and wicked men:
It was the highest ambition of the heathen Artificer, to derive their Arts from Some of their God's, but alas their God's were men, the most vile and wicked men:
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Here are his first Indentures drawn in the state of Innocency.
Here Are his First Indentures drawn in the state of Innocency.
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And when he had forfelted these, and broken one material Clause therein, about eating the forbidden fruit,
And when he had forfelted these, and broken one material Clause therein, about eating the forbidden fruit,
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yet we find God again, after the fall of our Father Adam, putting him into this Calling again, Gen. 3. 23. So the Lord sent him forth from the Garden of Eden, to till the ground from whence he was taken.
yet we find God again, After the fallen of our Father Adam, putting him into this Calling again, Gen. 3. 23. So the Lord sent him forth from the Garden of Eden, to till the ground from whence he was taken.
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So that this Calling was of Gods own invention.
So that this Calling was of God's own invention.
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We read Gen. 4. 20, 21, 22. who were the Fathers or Authors of this and that Calling,
We read Gen. 4. 20, 21, 22. who were the Father's or Authors of this and that Calling,
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but the Husbandman is Apprentice to none but God. Isa. 28. 24, 26. Doth the Plowman plow all day to sow? doth he open and break the clods of his ground? — His God doth instruct him to discretion, and doth teach him.
but the Husbandman is Apprentice to none but God. Isaiah 28. 24, 26. Does the Plowman blow all day to sow? does he open and break the clods of his ground? — His God does instruct him to discretion, and does teach him.
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And he must be well taught that God teaches.
And he must be well taught that God Teaches.
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Let us advise, sayes God, what Calling shall we pitch upon for this worthy Creature? How shall we dispose most nobly of him? what imployment is worthy of him that wears our Image upon him? Then falls in this excellent way of Husbandry; He shall be an Husbandman.
Let us Advice, Says God, what Calling shall we pitch upon for this worthy Creature? How shall we dispose most nobly of him? what employment is worthy of him that wears our Image upon him? Then falls in this excellent Way of Husbandry; He shall be an Husbandman.
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Now it is a maxime, A summo Bono nil nisi bonum. The Sun may sooner send out a Cloud, then the Chiefest Good authorize any thing, but what is excellent.
Now it is a maxim, A Summo Bono nil nisi bonum. The Sun may sooner send out a Cloud, then the Chiefest Good authorise any thing, but what is excellent.
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As on the contrary, The sin of Lying hath this base preheminence, that it was the first-born of the Devil, He is a liar and the Father of it;
As on the contrary, The since of Lying hath this base pre-eminence, that it was the firstborn of the devil, He is a liar and the Father of it;
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He stands the first Liar on record;
He Stands the First Liar on record;
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So our Husbandmans Calling hath this high preheminence, that God was his only Master, and he his first Apprentice.
So our Husbandman's Calling hath this high pre-eminence, that God was his only Master, and he his First Apprentice.
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SECT. I. The First Excellency of the Calling of an Husbandman is, That God himself was the immediate Author of it.
SECT. I. The First Excellency of the Calling of an Husbandman is, That God himself was the immediate Author of it.
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And therefore of all imployments, he hath most reason to stand up for God, and depend on him.
And Therefore of all employments, he hath most reason to stand up for God, and depend on him.
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nor that it comprehends the whole Earth, as others, for whither then was Man driven upon his fall? much less, that all this was only an Allegory, for then (as Epiphanius well) the whole story must fall;
nor that it comprehends the Whole Earth, as Others, for whither then was Man driven upon his fallen? much less, that all this was only an Allegory, for then (as Epiphanius well) the Whole story must fallen;
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not so high as the Moon or middle Region of the air, as some have thought,
not so high as the Moon or middle Region of the air, as Some have Thought,
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And here was our father Adam seated, as well as heart could with. All which particularities argue (no doubt) that such a real place there was, and is, however defaced:
And Here was our father Adam seated, as well as heart could with. All which particularities argue (no doubt) that such a real place there was, and is, however defaced:
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and the Tree of knowledge of Good and Evil: And a most famous fourbrancht River, that watered the Place:
and the Tree of knowledge of Good and Evil: And a most famous fourbrancht River, that watered the Place:
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There was every Tree pleasant to the sight, and good for food, There was the Tree of Life in the midst of the Garden,
There was every Tree pleasant to the sighed, and good for food, There was the Tree of Life in the midst of the Garden,
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And then so wooded and watered, as no place must ever expect the like:
And then so wooded and watered, as no place must ever expect the like:
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Described further 3. by its Scituation, Eastward, to receive the first and most healthy rayes of the • … un.
Described further 3. by its Situation, Eastward, to receive the First and most healthy rays of the • … un.
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for the greatest Prince then on earth; but for the sweetness and goodness of the place.
for the greatest Prince then on earth; but for the sweetness and Goodness of the place.
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Described at large in the seven precedent verses, 1. By its Name, that signifies Pleasure it self. 2. By its Nature, a Garden, not for the Quantity thereof, being (no doubt) a Demesne of sutable largeness,
Described At large in the seven precedent Verses, 1. By its Name, that signifies Pleasure it self. 2. By its Nature, a Garden, not for the Quantity thereof, being (no doubt) a Demesne of suitable largeness,
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II. Here's the Place of his imployment, [ The Garden of Eden ] The sweetest place on earth. II Here's the Place of his employment, [ The Garden of Eden ] The Sweetest place on earth.
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and permitted to him almost all the profits thereof for his labour.
and permitted to him almost all the profits thereof for his labour.
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What love was there between God and Man, before Sin came between? The Lord his God brought him to house, he brought him to his farm,
What love was there between God and Man, before since Come between? The Lord his God brought him to house, he brought him to his farm,
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and do it rather out of pity, than out of love: But the great God conducts this worthy creature Man , This Man into his new imployment.
and do it rather out of pity, than out of love: But the great God conducts this worthy creature Man, This Man into his new employment.
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Kings may possibly cause the poor to be put apprentices, but they keep their state,
Kings may possibly cause the poor to be put apprentices, but they keep their state,
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though others hold, that he was created in Paradise ) and put him. The word in the Hebrew signifies a gentle leading, as a mother leads her child.
though Others hold, that he was created in Paradise) and put him. The word in the Hebrew signifies a gentle leading, as a mother leads her child.
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He took him (that is, as the most judicious, from the place where he was created,
He took him (that is, as the most judicious, from the place where he was created,
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And the Lord God took the Man , and put him, &c. Jehovah Elohim, the Eternal Being, Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. And the Lord God took the Man, and put him, etc. Jehovah Elohim, the Eternal Being, Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.
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I. The Author of his imployment, [ The Lord God. ] The Author of our Being, is fittest to be the Author of our Calling.
I. The Author of his employment, [ The Lord God. ] The Author of our Being, is Fittest to be the Author of our Calling.
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and you have him here disposed into a Calling. Wherein observe,
and you have him Here disposed into a Calling. Wherein observe,
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But here is a true History of a Man, that was but two dayes younger than the Moon,
But Here is a true History of a Man, that was but two days younger than the Moon,
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The Arcadians. long since would impose a belief upon the world, that the Moon was their Junior, and were therefore called NONLATINALPHABET.
The Arcadians. long since would impose a belief upon the world, that the Moon was their Junior, and were Therefore called.
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Ancient matters are the Subject of mens scrutiny. Here is a piece of Antiquity.
Ancient matters Are the Subject of men's scrutiny. Here is a piece of Antiquity.
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So that, this Scripture is a narrative of the first imployment of the first Man in the world.
So that, this Scripture is a narrative of the First employment of the First Man in the world.
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But to be short; (as our Historian is) when God had instituted a Sabbath, vers. 2. 3. recapitulated some of the Creation, vers. 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. and described the garden of Eden, (before which, in order of time, the subsequent story of the womans creation, should come in) He brings our first Parents in this Text, and settles them in a calling.
But to be short; (as our Historian is) when God had instituted a Sabbath, vers. 2. 3. Recapitulated Some of the Creation, vers. 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. and described the garden of Eden, (before which, in order of time, the subsequent story of the woman's creation, should come in) He brings our First Parents in this Text, and settles them in a calling.
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but the best of it is, the bones our Father Adam broke, our brother Adam (the second of that name) hath so pieced, that they are stronger than before.
but the best of it is, the bones our Father Adam broke, our brother Adam (the second of that name) hath so pieced, that they Are Stronger than before.
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Well for us if there had been no more work done that day;
Well for us if there had been no more work done that day;
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in that day our Mother Eve was made, Eden planted, and our Father Adam put into it, to dress it and to keep it.
in that day our Mother Eve was made, Eden planted, and our Father Adam put into it, to dress it and to keep it.
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for all that is said herein, must needs be done in the sixth day: And a great dayes work it was;
for all that is said herein, must needs be done in the sixth day: And a great days work it was;
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A Chapter to be often read, with much Faith and great Thankfulness. This second Chapter reviews and dilates upon the latter part of the former;
A Chapter to be often read, with much Faith and great Thankfulness. This second Chapter reviews and dilates upon the latter part of the former;
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the Author infallible, the Matter important, the Style majestick, the Method exact and succinct, the Pen-man learned and honest:
the Author infallible, the Matter important, the Style majestic, the Method exact and succinct, the Penman learned and honest:
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The First Chapter of this Book is a most certain History of the Ancient Things:
The First Chapter of this Book is a most certain History of the Ancient Things:
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This Scripture being best able to speak for the Antiquity and Excellency of his Calling, though others will prove more apposite to speak, to his present Duties and Temptations.
This Scripture being best able to speak for the Antiquity and Excellency of his Calling, though Others will prove more apposite to speak, to his present Duties and Temptations.
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INtending some useful Instructions for the Husbandman, I thought it best to take him, as God at first left him: INtending Some useful Instructions for the Husbandman, I Thought it best to take him, as God At First left him:
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SECTION I.
SECTION I.
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If no real Paradise, then no Rivers, no Tree forbidden, no Eve nor Adam. A Place (though divers give great light, where to find the scituation thereof,
If no real Paradise, then no rivers, no Tree forbidden, no Eve nor Adam. A Place (though diverse give great Light, where to find the situation thereof,
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yet) on purpose I think concealed, that we might search for another Paradise, whence we shall fall no more. III. Here is the Kind of his imployment or Calling.
yet) on purpose I think concealed, that we might search for Another Paradise, whence we shall fallen no more. III. Here is the Kind of his employment or Calling.
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The Lord God put him into the Garden, not to divide his time between sleeping, sporting,
The Lord God put him into the Garden, not to divide his time between sleeping, sporting,
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and feeding, though he was so great a Man;
and feeding, though he was so great a Man;
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nor only to contemplate the excellency and goodness of his Maker, though he was so good a Man:
nor only to contemplate the excellency and Goodness of his Maker, though he was so good a Man:
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But 1. to Dress, and 2. Keep the Garden.
But 1. to Dress, and 2. Keep the Garden.
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This word to Dress, in the Original, when it is applyed to God, signifies to worship and adore him;
This word to Dress, in the Original, when it is applied to God, signifies to worship and adore him;
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when it is applyed to man, to obey and serve him; when to the Earth, it signifies to till, to dress it:
when it is applied to man, to obey and serve him; when to the Earth, it signifies to till, to dress it:
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To subdue it, that it may serve us;
To subdue it, that it may serve us;
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or [ as the Dutch Annot. ] to husband it God had given Man a good estate, • … nd his Calling was to make the best of it, which was by husbanding the ground, from whence he was taken.
or [ as the Dutch Annot ] to husband it God had given Man a good estate, • … and his Calling was to make the best of it, which was by husbanding the ground, from whence he was taken.
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And also his work was to Keep it, which word is not used in opposition to selling or giving it,
And also his work was to Keep it, which word is not used in opposition to selling or giving it,
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for in that age there was no purchaser to buy, nor silver to pay for land;
for in that age there was no purchaser to buy, nor silver to pay for land;
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and yet for all that this great Prince made all away, and put all his estate into his mouth at once, He lost all (no intail being made) at one unhappy throw.
and yet for all that this great Prince made all away, and put all his estate into his Mouth At once, He lost all (not intail being made) At one unhappy throw.
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Nor is this keeping to be referred to Adam himself, as if he were placed there, to keep himself:
Nor is this keeping to be referred to Adam himself, as if he were placed there, to keep himself:
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But the keeping here intended was to preserve it safe from danger.
But the keeping Here intended was to preserve it safe from danger.
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And though there were no imminent peril, nor visible enemy, yet it was proper to a Garden to be husbanded within,
And though there were no imminent peril, nor visible enemy, yet it was proper to a Garden to be husbanded within,
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and fenced without, and this was his work.
and fenced without, and this was his work.
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Indeed his Authority then was an Hedge, and the hardiest Lyon durst not stir against his Orders, no hurtful Beast durst come into all that holy Mountain: Indeed his authority then was an Hedge, and the hardiest lion durst not stir against his Order, no hurtful Beast durst come into all that holy Mountain:
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while he had peace with God, there was a League offensive and defensive between him and all the Creatures,
while he had peace with God, there was a League offensive and defensive between him and all the Creatures,
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so that he could dress his Garden with delight, and keep it with ease when he had done;
so that he could dress his Garden with delight, and keep it with ease when he had done;
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and yet work and care he must. Come my Creature and my Friend (sayes God ) you must have a Calling;
and yet work and care he must. Come my Creature and my Friend (Says God) you must have a Calling;
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Dress me this Garden, and keep it well. Here we must gather up two or three fragments, that nothing be lost.
Dress me this Garden, and keep it well. Here we must gather up two or three fragments, that nothing be lost.
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As if a mans house stood in his Enemies garrison, it were a great Inconvenience; though his house were never so pleasant, yet to enjoy it he ventures his life.
As if a men house stood in his Enemies garrison, it were a great Inconvenience; though his house were never so pleasant, yet to enjoy it he ventures his life.
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Sad, that the Plough should be a trap, and in his innocent business should be a dangerous snare.
Sad, that the Plough should be a trap, and in his innocent business should be a dangerous snare.
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That is a sad Curse, Psal. 69. 22. Let that which should have been for their wellfare, let it become a trap.
That is a sad Curse, Psalm 69. 22. Let that which should have been for their welfare, let it become a trap.
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So that he may, e're he is aware, fall into temptation and a snare.
So that he may, ever he is aware, fallen into temptation and a snare.
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He hath privily instigated all the Creatures to be against God and our souls, and laid Rats-bane here and there upon the things the Husbandman converseth in, to poyson and undo him.
He hath privily instigated all the Creatures to be against God and our Souls, and laid Ratsbane Here and there upon the things the Husbandman Converseth in, to poison and undo him.
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so by the malice of the Devil, it is full of snares to catch the soul.
so by the malice of the devil, it is full of snares to catch the soul.
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as it brings forth naturally thorns and bryars to tear the flesh;
as it brings forth naturally thorns and briars to tear the Flesh;
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Indeed the world in it self is Gods good Creature, but since the fall of Man, Indeed the world in it self is God's good Creature, but since the fallen of Man,
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The First Inconvenience of the Husbandmans Calling is, That his Business lyes in the world, his grea• … est Enemy.
The First Inconvenience of the Husbandman's Calling is, That his Business lies in the world, his grea• … est Enemy.
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It is our misery to have them; It is our happiness to manage and improve them.
It is our misery to have them; It is our happiness to manage and improve them.
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Latet anguis in herbâ. And if he met with Inconveniencies there, let no man think to escape them.Latet anguis in herbâ. And if he met with Inconveniences there, let no man think to escape them.
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and (good man) he found many inconveniences in it. So in Eden it self, our father Adam had a Serpent;
and (good man) he found many inconveniences in it. So in Eden it self, our father Adam had a Serpent;
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It is said of the plain of Jordan, Genes. 13. 10. That it was like the Garden of the Lord, and Lot thought he had a great bargain of it,
It is said of the plain of Jordan, Genesis. 13. 10. That it was like the Garden of the Lord, and Lot Thought he had a great bargain of it,
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The wisdome of God hath so ordered it, that not an house on Earth, but hath some Grievance annext to it, that we may long for our other House which is above.
The Wisdom of God hath so ordered it, that not an house on Earth, but hath Some Grievance annexed to it, that we may long for our other House which is above.
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Here we would live without them, There we shall live without them.
Here we would live without them, There we shall live without them.
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SECTION. I. ANd now I come to the Fourth point, which is to give you an Account of the Inconveniencies of the Husbandmans Calling, where with I shall also prescribe some Remedies. It is Heaven onely that is without Inconveniencies.
SECTION. I. ANd now I come to the Fourth point, which is to give you an Account of the Inconveniences of the Husbandman's Calling, where with I shall also prescribe Some Remedies. It is Heaven only that is without Inconveniences.
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yet beware how far you bestow upon it a love of Complacence, because it would ens• … are you.
yet beware how Far you bestow upon it a love of Complacence, Because it would ens• … Are you.
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and though you owe to it a love of Benevolence, because it sustains you;
and though you owe to it a love of Benevolence, Because it sustains you;
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And seeing it is your Enemy, deal with it as an enemy, have as little to do with it as you can;
And seeing it is your Enemy, deal with it as an enemy, have as little to do with it as you can;
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and then you may more safely trade in it.
and then you may more safely trade in it.
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Get the world once under you, make it a servant, (as the word in our Text signifies) subdue it,
Get the world once under you, make it a servant, (as the word in our Text signifies) subdue it,
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So let the troubles and hardships which the Husbandman meets with in the world, crucifie his heart to the inticements of it.
So let the Troubles and hardships which the Husbandman meets with in the world, crucify his heart to the enticements of it.
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and triumph in it) by which my heart is well weaned from the temptations of the world.
and triumph in it) by which my heart is well weaned from the temptations of the world.
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and I to the world, as if he should say, I'le glory in my sufferings, (others glory in their chains of Gold, I'le only shake my chain of iron,
and I to the world, as if he should say, I'll glory in my sufferings, (Others glory in their chains of Gold, I'll only shake my chain of iron,
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The Best Remedy against this Inconvenience is, To be crucified to the world, Gal. 6. 14. God forbid that I should glory in any thing save in the Cross of Christ, whereby the world is crucified to me,
The Best Remedy against this Inconvenience is, To be Crucified to the world, Gal. 6. 14. God forbid that I should glory in any thing save in the Cross of christ, whereby the world is Crucified to me,
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and with the other hold a weapon.
and with the other hold a weapon.
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And therefore if he will be safe he must do, as Nehemiah 4. 17. with one of his hands work in his calling,
And Therefore if he will be safe he must do, as Nehemiah 4. 17. with one of his hands work in his calling,
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The world is now an Enemy to our souls, yet in the mid'st of it stands the Husbandmans calling;
The world is now an Enemy to our Souls, yet in the midst of it Stands the Husbandman's calling;
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O Sirs, the Husbandman is near the Earth, and it looks great in his eye, and indangers to fill the heart and all;
O Sirs, the Husbandman is near the Earth, and it looks great in his eye, and endangers to fill the heart and all;
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it swallows up his heart, and devours his time, and dulls his spirits; he is ready to account these things the greatest things, because they are next him,
it Swallows up his heart, and devours his time, and dulls his spirits; he is ready to account these things the greatest things, Because they Are next him,
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and he lives in them and upon them;
and he lives in them and upon them;
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he looks on his money, and sees more beauty in it, than in the Sun that shines;
he looks on his money, and sees more beauty in it, than in the Sun that shines;
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and the face upon his Silver, he thinks the beautifullest face in the world:
and the face upon his Silver, he thinks the beautifullest face in the world:
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The lowing of his Cattel, is better Musick to him, than the best Musick, and a good Crop more welcome (suppose him yet without an Eye of Faith) than all the Promises in the Bible.
The lowing of his Cattle, is better Music to him, than the best Music, and a good Crop more welcome (suppose him yet without an Eye of Faith) than all the Promises in the bible.
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Psal. 17. 14. Deliver me from men of this world, which have their Portion in this life, Psalm 17. 14. Deliver me from men of this world, which have their Portion in this life,
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and whose belly thou fillest with hidden treasures. and whose belly thou Fillest with hidden treasures.
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When the Belly is full of the hid treasures of the Earth, the Heart is often empty of the hidden treasures of Heaven. Described again, Phil. 3.19. Who mind earthly things. To have earthly things is a mercy, but to mind earthly things is a curse.
When the Belly is full of the hid treasures of the Earth, the Heart is often empty of the hidden treasures of Heaven. Described again, Philip 3.19. Who mind earthly things. To have earthly things is a mercy, but to mind earthly things is a curse.
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And this is his Temptation -; herein is his Calling, and herein is his Temptation. You know, it is hard to touch pitch without defilement;
And this is his Temptation -; herein is his Calling, and herein is his Temptation. You know, it is hard to touch pitch without defilement;
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where both hands a• … full, much adoe to keep the heart empty; and especially when Riches increase, the heart is set on them.
where both hands a• … full, much ado to keep the heart empty; and especially when Riches increase, the heart is Set on them.
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O what carnal delight hath a man of the world, to see his stock of Cattle stand and increase,
O what carnal delight hath a man of the world, to see his stock of Cattle stand and increase,
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when his fields are well grown, and his barns filled: The comforts of heaven only exceed it.
when his fields Are well grown, and his Barns filled: The comforts of heaven only exceed it.
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Thou hast put gladness into mine heart, more than when their corn and wine increased, Psal. 4. 7. The choicest of his thoughts are prone to be spent on these things, and his Soul cleaveth to the dust. Poor man!
Thou hast put gladness into mine heart, more than when their corn and wine increased, Psalm 4. 7. The Choicest of his thoughts Are prove to be spent on these things, and his Soul cleaveth to the dust. Poor man!
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though he be never likely to have great things in the world, yet his head is full of Proclamations (as we say) and his heart of distractions.
though he be never likely to have great things in the world, yet his head is full of Proclamations (as we say) and his heart of distractions.
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Much adoe to dwell on Earth, and live in Heaven at the same time, or for him to have the heart set on the other world, that hath this world set in his heart.
Much ado to dwell on Earth, and live in Heaven At the same time, or for him to have the heart Set on the other world, that hath this world Set in his heart.
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But that I may not discover the diseases of this Calling, without prescribing some cure thereof;
But that I may not discover the diseases of this Calling, without prescribing Some cure thereof;
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I shall add to each Temptation an Antidote or two, if you will resolve not onely to approve them, but apply them.
I shall add to each Temptation an Antidote or two, if you will resolve not only to approve them, but apply them.
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1. One Preservative from this Temptation will be, to consider the Nature of your souls; So excellent, that they are capable to know and enjoy God himself;
1. One Preservative from this Temptation will be, to Consider the Nature of your Souls; So excellent, that they Are capable to know and enjoy God himself;
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they are company for an Angel, they are Nobly Descended:
they Are company for an Angel, they Are Nobly Descended:
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Now to degrade these, to bury them in a furrow, to make them stoop to the slavish service of the world, is unworthy and unreasonable;
Now to degrade these, to bury them in a furrow, to make them stoop to the slavish service of the world, is unworthy and unreasonable;
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As if a man had Golden Mills to grind nothing, but for Horse-bread, with them. As if a man had Golden Mills to grind nothing, but for Horse-bread, with them.
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It's enough for the Serpent to eat the Dust all his dayes, your souls are created for an higher end.
It's enough for the Serpent to eat the Dust all his days, your Souls Are created for an higher end.
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2. And then, consider the uncertainty of all these Earthly things you set your hearts upon, Prov. 23. 5. Wilt thou set thine heart upon that which is not? Mark, it's not worth looking at, much less setting thy heart thereon [ that which is not ];
2. And then, Consider the uncertainty of all these Earthly things you Set your hearts upon, Curae 23. 5. Wilt thou Set thine heart upon that which is not? Mark, it's not worth looking At, much less setting thy heart thereon [ that which is not ];
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things that fade, are not, they have no being worth speaking of. And it follows, For riches certainly make themselves wings;
things that fade, Are not, they have no being worth speaking of. And it follows, For riches Certainly make themselves wings;
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if no body steal them, or take them away, yet they make themselves wings;
if no body steal them, or take them away, yet they make themselves wings;
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certainly they will away, and flee; not only depart fairly, or run in haste from you, but flee from you;Certainly they will away, and flee; not only depart fairly, or run in haste from you, but flee from you;
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and who would mind such fading trasn? They will sing you a sweet song,
and who would mind such fading trasn? They will sing you a sweet song,
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like the bird by your window, but they are gone, you have them not in a Cage:
like the bird by your window, but they Are gone, you have them not in a Cage:
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And who will fall in love with a Sparrow on the house top? 3. Be often in the Scriptures.
And who will fallen in love with a Sparrow on the house top? 3. Be often in the Scriptures.
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That's an Heavenly Book, and will best cure an Earthly heart.
That's an Heavenly Book, and will best cure an Earthly heart.
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To converse with the world, will make you worldly, but to converse with God, will make you heavenly.
To converse with the world, will make you worldly, but to converse with God, will make you heavenly.
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There God will tell you the vanity and vexation, that is in all earthly things; There he will shew better things, yea, durable riches and righteousness.
There God will tell you the vanity and vexation, that is in all earthly things; There he will show better things, yea, durable riches and righteousness.
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The Devil can shew you on a Mountain all the Glory of the World;
The devil can show you on a Mountain all the Glory of the World;
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but on the Pisgah of the Bible, God can shew you all the Glory of Heaven:
but on the Pisgah of the bible, God can show you all the Glory of Heaven:
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You can hardly come out of the Scriptures without a divine frame, if you will read them withall your heart.
You can hardly come out of the Scriptures without a divine frame, if you will read them withal your heart.
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so Meditation changes the complexion of the soul, finds it poor, and leaves it rich, lifts up the soul to converse with God, familiarizes the invisible things of God to the soul,
so Meditation changes the complexion of the soul, finds it poor, and leaves it rich, lifts up the soul to converse with God, familiarizes the invisible things of God to the soul,
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and makes a man at home in Heaven, and a stranger on Earth.
and makes a man At home in Heaven, and a stranger on Earth.
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He that will think with all his heart on God, can think but with half an heart on any thing in the world.
He that will think with all his heart on God, can think but with half an heart on any thing in the world.
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When the Soul hath been a while above, what's a house or field in comparison of God? what's a Crown or a World to Him that sitteth on the Throne? Whom have I in Heaven but thee,
When the Soul hath been a while above, what's a house or field in comparison of God? what's a Crown or a World to Him that Sitteth on the Throne? Whom have I in Heaven but thee,
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and there's none on Earth I can desire like thee, Psal. 73. 25.
and there's none on Earth I can desire like thee, Psalm 73. 25.
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The law of thy mouth is better to me, than thousands of Gold and Silver. Two or three Scriptum est's dash't and disgraced all the Glory of the World,
The law of thy Mouth is better to me, than thousands of Gold and Silver. Two or three Scriptum est's dashed and disgraced all the Glory of the World,
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and the God of it also. 4. Be exercised oft in Meditation. As tillage changes the nature of some barren grounds, and makes them better;
and the God of it also. 4. Be exercised oft in Meditation. As tillage changes the nature of Some barren grounds, and makes them better;
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SECT. 1.
SECT. 1.
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THe First Temptation of the Husbandman is, Earthly-mindedness. The Earth is his Element, therein is his business,
THe First Temptation of the Husbandman is, Earthly-mindedness. The Earth is his Element, therein is his business,
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and there he is in danger to lose his heart, as it is said John 3. 31. He that is of the Earth is earthly, and speaketh of the Earth.
and there he is in danger to loose his heart, as it is said John 3. 31. He that is of the Earth is earthly, and speaks of the Earth.
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The Husbandman is sprung as it were out of the Earth, and the frame of his heart is prone to be earthly,
The Husbandman is sprung as it were out of the Earth, and the frame of his heart is prove to be earthly,
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and his words are much of the same subject.
and his words Are much of the same Subject.
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As it is impossible to behold the Heavens above us with one Eye, and Earth under our feet with the other;
As it is impossible to behold the Heavens above us with one Eye, and Earth under our feet with the other;
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so it is a very hard business, to have the Eye of the Soul upward,
so it is a very hard business, to have the Eye of the Soul upward,
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and the Eye of the Body, downward at the same time. • … e World looks little when one is in Heaven a great way off it;
and the Eye of the Body, downward At the same time. • … e World looks little when one is in Heaven a great Way off it;
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but while on it, it looks vast and great.
but while on it, it looks vast and great.
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On a Mountain, whole Fields at a distance look no bigger than a leaf of this book;
On a Mountain, Whole Fields At a distance look no bigger than a leaf of this book;
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but he that is at them finds them bigger.
but he that is At them finds them bigger.
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And a small Hatt held near our Eye, will hinder our sight of the Sun, more than a great Mountain at a distance.
And a small Hat held near our Eye, will hinder our sighed of the Sun, more than a great Mountain At a distance.
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He is ill troubled with these stones under his feet, but he is worse troubled with the stone in his heart;
He is ill troubled with these stones under his feet, but he is Worse troubled with the stone in his heart;
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food for his body, and a feast for his soul.
food for his body, and a feast for his soul.
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These and such like Lessons, may the careful Husbandman learn out of his ground, whereby it yields him double profit:
These and such like Lessons, may the careful Husbandman Learn out of his ground, whereby it yields him double profit:
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and therefore I will do what I can with all my might, though I am poor in this world, that I may be rich in the next.
and Therefore I will do what I can with all my might, though I am poor in this world, that I may be rich in the next.
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Well, I am convinced, I am resolved, I'le trifle no more; these Pismires are at my mercy, and I am at Gods;
Well, I am convinced, I am resolved, I'll trifle no more; these Pismires Are At my mercy, and I am At God's;
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lest thy Harvest be past, thy summer ended, and thou be not saved. Here's a little creature, and yet a great Politician.
lest thy Harvest be passed, thy summer ended, and thou be not saved. Here's a little creature, and yet a great Politician.
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Awake, Osluggard, up and be doing, run for thy life, work for ete• … ity, treasure up that which a so u may live on in another world;
Awake, Osluggard, up and be doing, run for thy life, work for ete• … City, treasure up that which a so u may live on in Another world;
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But I open my soul, and there find little or no provision.
But I open my soul, and there find little or no provision.
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and yet where's my provision for another world? I open this hillock and see the Ants provision:
and yet where's my provision for Another world? I open this hillock and see the Aunts provision:
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for my neglect of treasuring up for Eternity? my winter is drawing on, there's no providing in the Grave,
for my neglect of treasuring up for Eternity? my winter is drawing on, there's no providing in the Grave,
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and shall I sleep or creep in mine? Nay will not this poor pismire rise up to condemn me,
and shall I sleep or creep in mine? Nay will not this poor pismire rise up to condemn me,
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and shall the Bible suffer me to be profuse? See how she runs in her duty,
and shall the bible suffer me to be profuse? See how she runs in her duty,
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Shall Nature teach this Ant, more then Reason teaches me? Shall a blind instinct make her provident,
Shall Nature teach this Ant, more then Reason Teaches me? Shall a blind instinct make her provident,
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a cheerful industry in his place.
a cheerful industry in his place.
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And now what learnes the studious Husbandman from this Book! Why, here he learnes Indust• … y and diligence;
And now what learns the studious Husbandman from this Book! Why, Here he learns Indust• … y and diligence;
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they murmure not, they quarrel not, but know their place and business, and that is to provide for winter.
they murmur not, they quarrel not, but know their place and business, and that is to provide for winter.
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as bigg as themselves, every day they work, and this with incredible cheerfulness;
as big as themselves, every day they work, and this with incredible cheerfulness;
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they stand no• … still, nor go at an idle rate, but run every foot, they carry a burden,
they stand no• … still, nor go At an idle rate, but run every foot, they carry a burden,
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and gathereth b• … food in the harvest. Set thy self by a mole hill, and there stand, and behold those small creatures, how busie they are;and gathereth b• … food in the harvest. Set thy self by a mole hill, and there stand, and behold those small creatures, how busy they Are;
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which having 〈 ◊ 〉 guide, overseer, or ruler, provideth b• … meat in the summer,
which having 〈 ◊ 〉 guide, overseer, or ruler, Provideth b• … meat in the summer,
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10. The tenth Lesson the Husbandm• … learns, is, from the poor Ant or Pismire. A• … to her, God himself sends him to School Prov. 6.6. Go to the Ant thou sluggard, c• … der her wayes, and be wise:
10. The tenth lesson the Husbandm• … learns, is, from the poor Ant or Pismire. A• … to her, God himself sends him to School Curae 6.6. Go to the Ant thou sluggard, c• … der her ways, and be wise:
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What a low opinion must he have of himself, that must say to the worm, Job 17.14. Thou art my mother, and my sister? Thou art a reasonable worm, and that's all.
What a low opinion must he have of himself, that must say to the worm, Job 17.14. Thou art my mother, and my sister? Thou art a reasonable worm, and that's all.
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an host of Maggots overthrew him, and kil'd him dead.
an host of Maggots overthrew him, and killed him dead.
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and then every one had a morsel of his flesh, and sucked up that blood wherein the glory of God did not swim;
and then every one had a morsel of his Flesh, and sucked up that blood wherein the glory of God did not swim;
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and he was eaten up with Wormes, and gave up the Ghost. The Angel gave the first blow, to give the worms hold of him;and he was eaten up with Worms, and gave up the Ghost. The Angel gave the First blow, to give the worms hold of him;
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And immediately the Angel of the Lord smote him, because he gave not God the glory, And immediately the Angel of the Lord smote him, Because he gave not God the glory,
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and set them on, Acts 12.23.
and Set them on, Acts 12.23.
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that were not afraid to set upon a King in his greatest Pomp, when the great God did clap them on the back,
that were not afraid to Set upon a King in his greatest Pomp, when the great God did clap them on the back,
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if God did say the word, could easily vanquish and devour me:
if God did say the word, could Easily vanquish and devour me:
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If the Lord had no more mercy on m• …, than I have of this worm, O what would become of me? O what reason have I to be humble, seeing these very wormes,
If the Lord had no more mercy on m• …, than I have of this worm, Oh what would become of me? O what reason have I to be humble, seeing these very worms,
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but I am a meaner creature in comparison of God. How easily can I crush this worm with my foot? and more easily can the great God crush me into pieces.
but I am a meaner creature in comparison of God. How Easily can I crush this worm with my foot? and more Easily can the great God crush me into Pieces.
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Here is a worm, this is a mean creature in comparison of me;
Here is a worm, this is a mean creature in comparison of me;
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If a worm should take on, lift up it self, and be proud, then any thing may be proud, Job 25.6. How much less man that is a worm, and the Son of man that is a worm.
If a worm should take on, lift up it self, and be proud, then any thing may be proud, Job 25.6. How much less man that is a worm, and the Son of man that is a worm.
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And the Lesson he learns from them is, his own mean and low condition, and a potent argument against pride.
And the lesson he learns from them is, his own mean and low condition, and a potent argument against pride.
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These he converses with every day, and draws acquaintance to them, because they are of kin.
These he converses with every day, and draws acquaintance to them, Because they Are of kin.
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9. The Ninth Lesson the Husbandman learns, is from the Wormes of his Ground:
9. The Ninth lesson the Husbandman learns, is from the Worms of his Ground:
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lest for the Sin of hardness, God give you up to the Curse of hardness, and forsake you for ever.
lest for the since of hardness, God give you up to the Curse of hardness, and forsake you for ever.
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You get th• … Stones out of the ground, O get them out of your hearts,
You get th• … Stones out of the ground, Oh get them out of your hearts,
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And O that every Husbandman would take this course, ply the means, plead the Promises, get the heart dissolved, least it be destroyed.
And Oh that every Husbandman would take this course, ply the means, plead the Promises, get the heart dissolved, lest it be destroyed.
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and gives instead thereof an heart of flesh.
and gives instead thereof an heart of Flesh.
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He fasts and prayes time after time, yet all would not work, but that God comes in (that of a stone can make a Son of Abraham ) and quite takes away this heart of stone,
He fasts and prays time After time, yet all would not work, but that God comes in (that of a stone can make a Son of Abraham) and quite Takes away this heart of stone,
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he puts it under the dropping of holy Ordinances as oft as he can, remembering that — Gutta cavat, lapidem, non vi sed saepe cad• … ndo.
he puts it under the dropping of holy Ordinances as oft as he can, remembering that — Gutta cavat, lapidem, non vi sed saepe cad• … ndo.
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He puts in the Plough of mortification, he tears up his heart by convincing aggravations of his sin;
He puts in the Plough of mortification, he tears up his heart by convincing aggravations of his since;
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He knows not what to do with this stone within:
He knows not what to do with this stone within:
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he hears of the calamities of the godly, and sees the wickedness of the ungodly, and cannot break his heart for them.
he hears of the calamities of the godly, and sees the wickedness of the ungodly, and cannot break his heart for them.
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he thinks on his sins, and cannot weep for them; he looks at him whom he hath pierced, and cannot mourn over him;
he thinks on his Sins, and cannot weep for them; he looks At him whom he hath pierced, and cannot mourn over him;
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he looks upon them, and receives instruction.
he looks upon them, and receives instruction.
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Some of the biggest it ma• … be he throws out of his ground, but leaves the lesser in it, till the end of the World. And this teaches him much;
some of the biggest it ma• … be he throws out of his ground, but leaves the lesser in it, till the end of the World. And this Teaches him much;
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At the end of his Lease, the Husbandman leaves them as he finds them, not a grain of fruit from them in an age:
At the end of his Lease, the Husbandman leaves them as he finds them, not a grain of fruit from them in an age:
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The Rain falls oft on them, but they are hard still: The Sun warms them, but they relent not.
The Rain falls oft on them, but they Are hard still: The Sun warms them, but they relent not.
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The Plough goes through them, and yet they are stones, nay it's somtimes broken by them, and they no softer:
The Plough Goes through them, and yet they Are stones, nay it's sometimes broken by them, and they no Softer:
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And these, though they do somtimes bring into his mind Jesus Christ, that living stone; and occasion otherwhiles thoughts of that White stone of Absolution he hath so long panted after, (as an industrious Christian can get profit out of a • … int) yet from them he is most effectually taught, the misery of an hard heart.
And these, though they do sometimes bring into his mind jesus christ, that living stone; and occasion otherwhiles thoughts of that White stone of Absolution he hath so long panted After, (as an Industria Christian can get profit out of a • … int) yet from them he is most effectually taught, the misery of an hard heart.
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8. The Eighth Lesson the Husbandman learns in his Ground is, from the Stones of his Ground:
8. The Eighth lesson the Husbandman learns in his Ground is, from the Stones of his Ground:
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and then lye there only till they be rotten and ripe for the Fire.
and then lie there only till they be rotten and ripe for the Fire.
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And so he is kept from envy at them, seeing he knows the thorns grow green but till the Husbandman hath need to use them for the Hedge,
And so he is kept from envy At them, seeing he knows the thorns grow green but till the Husbandman hath need to use them for the Hedge,
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and that God stops a gap somtimes with a wicked man, whereby his godly neighbour is preserved:
and that God stops a gap sometimes with a wicked man, whereby his godly neighbour is preserved:
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especially considering, that God makes divers of them fences and safeguards to the good, against their own wills,
especially considering, that God makes diverse of them fences and safeguards to the good, against their own wills,
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but little heat, and less continuance:
but little heat, and less Continuance:
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And at present their joyes, are but like the crackling of Thorns under a Pot. A great noyse,
And At present their Joys, Are but like the crackling of Thorns under a Pot. A great noise,
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And hereby he • … earns, that wicked men are no wonder• … Since the curse there have been thorns in the Wood, as sure as Corn in the Field, but he is content to suffer by them, foreseeing their end to be lamentable.
And hereby he • … earns, that wicked men Are no wonder• … Since the curse there have been thorns in the Wood, as sure as Corn in the Field, but he is content to suffer by them, Foreseeing their end to be lamentable.
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though their use may be to fence the Field, their end is to be cast into the Fire.
though their use may be to fence the Field, their end is to be cast into the Fire.
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The Husbandman is not afraid of a Bush of Thorns: The knows the Thorns original is but from the curse;
The Husbandman is not afraid of a Bush of Thorns: The knows the Thorns original is but from the curse;
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And 2. By them he learns the nature, use, and end of wickedmen, whom the Lord accounts but as a brake of thorns, Ezek. 2.6. Son of man, be not afraid of them, neither be afraid of their words, though briars and thorns be with thee.
And 2. By them he learns the nature, use, and end of Wickedmen, whom the Lord accounts but as a brake of thorns, Ezekiel 2.6. Son of man, be not afraid of them, neither be afraid of their words, though briers and thorns be with thee.
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every Bryar bending its sting against their Creators Enemy, or at least giving thee a sharp memento of that Apostacy.
every Briar bending its sting against their Creators Enemy, or At least giving thee a sharp memento of that Apostasy.
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So that every prick with the Thorn, may wound thy heart with the remembrance, of that woful Shipwrack in thy Father Adam. Thy Rebellion against God breeds their Rebellion against thee;
So that every prick with the Thorn, may wound thy heart with the remembrance, of that woeful Shipwreck in thy Father Adam. Thy Rebellion against God breeds their Rebellion against thee;
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certain it is, the curse of Thorns began at the Fall, Gen. 3.18. Thorns also and This• … les shall it bring forth to thee.
certain it is, the curse of Thorns began At the Fallen, Gen. 3.18. Thorns also and This• … les shall it bring forth to thee.
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because before Adam fell, he thought the Rose had no prickles, but the Fall bred them:
Because before Adam fell, he Thought the Rose had no prickles, but the Fallen bred them:
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And here 1. The Husbandman 〈 ◊ 〉 taught to remember his fall in Adam. One of the Fathers would weep at the sight of the Rose,
And Here 1. The Husbandman 〈 ◊ 〉 taught to Remember his fallen in Adam. One of the Father's would weep At the sighed of the Rose,
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And much may a good Husband, an holy man learn out of a Theme, God being the teacher.
And much may a good Husband, an holy man Learn out of a Theme, God being the teacher.
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Hebr. He threshed them, he taught them what it was to affront God and his instruments.Hebrew He threshed them, he taught them what it was to affront God and his Instruments.
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That Gideon took 〈 ◊ 〉 Elders, and thorns of the Wilderness, and b• …, and with them he taught the men of S• ….
That gideon took 〈 ◊ 〉 Elders, and thorns of the Wilderness, and b• …, and with them he taught the men of S• ….
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7. The Seventh lesson that our Husbandman learnes is from the Thorns in his ground It is said, Judg. 8.16.
7. The Seventh Lesson that our Husbandman learns is from the Thorns in his ground It is said, Judges 8.16.
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And so shall they be fed, and fenced, till God think fit to have them home.
And so shall they be fed, and fenced, till God think fit to have them home.
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This poor Grass cannot shift for it self, and yet its supported, and fed, and fenced, till I think it fit to cut it down:
This poor Grass cannot shift for it self, and yet its supported, and fed, and fenced, till I think it fit to Cut it down:
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What if I leave a shiftless wife, and unable children behind me:
What if I leave a shiftless wife, and unable children behind me:
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if I have any faith? Hath common providence such care of Grass, and not much more on men and women? Away distrust, be silent all my fears, God will provide for me and mine.
if I have any faith? Hath Common providence such care of Grass, and not much more on men and women? Away distrust, be silent all my fears, God will provide for me and mine.
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If God thus cloath the Grass of the field, which to day is, and to morrow is cast into the Oven, shall be not much more cloath me and mine,If God thus cloth the Grass of the field, which to day is, and to morrow is cast into the Oven, shall be not much more cloth me and mine,
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Thinkes he, here I have a great family, and many Children, and certain provision for them I have none, but Math. 6.30.
Thinks he, Here I have a great family, and many Children, and certain provision for them I have none, but Math. 6.30.
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And then again, the Grass Preaches to the Husbandman, Relyance upon the providence of God.
And then again, the Grass Preaches to the Husbandman, Reliance upon the providence of God.
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but mowes them down at length, and cuts them off in a moment, Psal. 92.7. When the wicked spring as the Grasse, and when all the workers of iniquity doe flourish, it is that they shall be destroyed for ever.
but mows them down At length, and cuts them off in a moment, Psalm 92.7. When the wicked spring as the Grass, and when all the workers of iniquity do flourish, it is that they shall be destroyed for ever.
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but hedges them by his providence, as if he had more care of them then of all his de• … esne besides;
but hedges them by his providence, as if he had more care of them then of all his de• … esne beside;
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God lets them alone a while, as the Husbandman doth his Meadow, eates them not down by afflictions,
God lets them alone a while, as the Husbandman does his Meadow, eats them not down by afflictions,
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and rage as they were woo'd, but like the Grass they perish out of hand, and their places forget them.
and rage as they were wooed, but like the Grass they perish out of hand, and their places forget them.
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And more particularly, the Husbandman learnes hence the short-liv'd happiness of wicked men, that rise up sudd• … ly in the world,
And more particularly, the Husbandman learns hence the short-lived happiness of wicked men, that rise up sudd• … lie in the world,
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and the Grass is resolv'd into the earth again, and so must he; onely he lives a while longer.
and the Grass is resolved into the earth again, and so must he; only he lives a while longer.
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The Grass sprung lately out of the ground, and so did he, only he is the Senior Grass;
The Grass sprung lately out of the ground, and so did he, only he is the Senior Grass;
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and all things in it, seeing there is so little difference between his Grass and him.
and all things in it, seeing there is so little difference between his Grass and him.
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The Grass withereth, the flower fadeth: Sure the people is Grass. And so he goes his way with an heart mortifyed, and weaned to the world,The Grass withereth, the flower fades: Sure the people is Grass. And so he Goes his Way with an heart mortified, and weaned to the world,
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and then he reme• … bers what is said Isa. 40.6, 7. All flesh is Grass, and the goodliness thereof as the flower of the Grass:
and then he reme• … bers what is said Isaiah 40.6, 7. All Flesh is Grass, and the goodliness thereof as the flower of the Grass:
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and the many coloured weeds therein • … ile and dance? and at night they are cut down and withered, their beauty gone in a few dayes,
and the many coloured weeds therein • … Isle and dance? and At night they Are Cut down and withered, their beauty gone in a few days,
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and every Grass is a Letter, ye• … 〈 ◊ 〉 word, yea a Sermon to him? A Sermon sometimes of his own frailty: For how doth it flourish in the morning,
and every Grass is a letter, ye• … 〈 ◊ 〉 word, yea a Sermon to him? A Sermon sometime of his own frailty: For how does it flourish in the morning,
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Thus he hath daily a pleasant view of, and now and then makes a Book of it,
Thus he hath daily a pleasant view of, and now and then makes a Book of it,
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6. The Husbandmans fixth lesson is, from the Grass of his ground.
6. The Husbandman's fixth Lesson is, from the Grass of his ground.
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than rid th• … soul of its woful chains and fetters afterwards. It's watchfulness and prayer, that only ca• … keep temptation out.
than rid th• … soul of its woeful chains and fetters afterwards. It's watchfulness and prayer, that only ca• … keep temptation out.
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you may a thousand time• … more carefully keep out a sin, and cru• … a Cockatrice in the egg,
you may a thousand time• … more carefully keep out a since, and cru• … a Cockatrice in the egg,
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So should the Husbandman by the breaches in his neighbours wall: be taught to repair the neglects of his ow• … watch. How soon is a pair of Flood-Gates 〈 ◊ 〉 the fenne-Countries drawn up? How hard• … can we draw out the waters again? Ah so i• … is (you may beleive sighing experience) so i• … is with a poor soul;
So should the Husbandman by the Breaches in his neighbours wall: be taught to repair the neglects of his ow• … watch. How soon is a pair of Flood-Gates 〈 ◊ 〉 the fenne-Countries drawn up? How hard• … can we draw out the waters again? Ah so i• … is (you may believe sighing experience) so i• … is with a poor soul;
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My neighbours folly taught me wisdome, I was instructed by it; this outward object, taught me an inward lesson.
My neighbours folly taught me Wisdom, I was instructed by it; this outward Object, taught me an inward Lesson.
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but did the passenger gather nothing hence? Yes vers. 32. Then I saw, and considered it well, [ I was thinking what I might learn from it ] I looked upon it, and received instruction.
but did the Passenger gather nothing hence? Yes vers. 32. Then I saw, and considered it well, [ I was thinking what I might Learn from it ] I looked upon it, and received instruction.
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Here was a field without a fence;
Here was a field without a fence;
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yet if one gap be left open for the Boar out of the Wood, or the Foxes of the field, to any one conscience-wasting corruption, open or secret, all will be destroyed, Prov. 24.30. I went by the field of the man void of understanding, and loe — the stone wall thereof was broken down.
yet if one gap be left open for the Boar out of the Wood, or the Foxes of the field, to any one conscience-wasting corruption, open or secret, all will be destroyed, Curae 24.30. I went by the field of the man void of understanding, and lo — the stone wall thereof was broken down.
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Let the field of your heart be never so richly laden with knowledge, love, zeal;
Let the field of your heart be never so richly laden with knowledge, love, zeal;
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When God himself hath sown the precious seed of Gospeltruth in the heart, and plac'd many orient Graces in the soul, there is no small need of a serious and constant watch, else Satan and his instruments, will quickly lay them wast.
When God himself hath sown the precious seed of Gospel truth in the heart, and placed many orient Graces in the soul, there is no small need of a serious and constant watch, Else Satan and his Instruments, will quickly lay them wast.
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And hence the Husbandman learnes the duty of watchfulness, and concludes that without it an everlasting soul is lost.
And hence the Husbandman learns the duty of watchfulness, and concludes that without it an everlasting soul is lost.
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up Sirs, let us be doing, this field must be fenced, or all is lost.
up Sirs, let us be doing, this field must be fenced, or all is lost.
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and therefore concludes the necessity of a fence, for the receiving of his deserved profit. Here my Corn is sown, but my labour's lost without care to preserve it;
and Therefore concludes the necessity of a fence, for the receiving of his deserved profit. Here my Corn is sown, but my labour's lost without care to preserve it;
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He observes that after all his cost and labour in his field, one gap or breach is able to ruine all his hopes,
He observes that After all his cost and labour in his field, one gap or breach is able to ruin all his hope's,
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and this the Husbandman learnes from the improving of his Ground. 5. The Husbandmans fifth lesson is, from fencing of his Ground.
and this the Husbandman learns from the improving of his Ground. 5. The Husbandman's fifth Lesson is, from fencing of his Ground.
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And thus doth God chide himself friends with his poor children, and heales them by his stripes:
And thus does God chide himself Friends with his poor children, and heals them by his stripes:
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my pains and cost is well bestowed; this crop rewards me: And so sayes God, This amendment pleaseth me; This rod was well bestowed.
my pains and cost is well bestowed; this crop rewards me: And so Says God, This amendment Pleases me; This rod was well bestowed.
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as if he had converted a man out of the rough. And now thinks the Husbandman;
as if he had converted a man out of the rough. And now thinks the Husbandman;
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the Lord hath such a large improvement from one of his servants after affliction, that it brings in as much,
the Lord hath such a large improvement from one of his Servants After affliction, that it brings in as much,
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God hath now as much honour again from him, as he had before. Hereupon many good Husbands think, that improving is better than purchasing:
God hath now as much honour again from him, as he had before. Hereupon many good Husbands think, that improving is better than purchasing:
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and is in good earnest, now he is humble and mortified, and quite another man; O! affliction is the growing soyl.
and is in good earnest, now he is humble and mortified, and quite Another man; OH! affliction is the growing soil.
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but let God smite him in his child, or estate, or health, now he• … can find his tongue, he is awake,
but let God smite him in his child, or estate, or health, now he• … can find his tongue, he is awake,
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he cannot pray, nor meditate, nor deny himself, he gathers abundance of moss and rust;
he cannot pray, nor meditate, nor deny himself, he gathers abundance of moss and rust;
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They fall upon us by a necessity, (If need be) ye are in manifola temptations. 1 Pet. 1.6. Let a man live two or three yeares without affliction, and he is almost good for nothing;
They fallen upon us by a necessity, (If need be) you Are in manifola temptations. 1 Pet. 1.6. Let a man live two or three Years without affliction, and he is almost good for nothing;
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Afflictions are profitable, but not pleasant at all:
Afflictions Are profitable, but not pleasant At all:
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alas without much paine, I shall reap no profit. And here's an Heart, that will bring forth little, without much pains and cost.
alas without much pain, I shall reap no profit. And here's an Heart, that will bring forth little, without much pains and cost.
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He finds that the dirty manure is necessary to make his ground fertile, Luke 13.8. Not only the fig-tree, but the vineyard must be dig'd and dung'd, else it wil grow weedy, gather moss and be fruitless• … And here our Husbandman learns the necessity and benefit of affliction. Here's a piece of ground;
He finds that the dirty manure is necessary to make his ground fertile, Lycia 13.8. Not only the Fig tree, but the vineyard must be dug and dunged, Else it will grow weedy, gather moss and be fruitless• … And Here our Husbandman learns the necessity and benefit of affliction. Here's a piece of ground;
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And thus the barren ground reads a fruitful lecture to the observing Husbandman. 4. His fourth lesson is from the improving of his ground.
And thus the barren ground reads a fruitful lecture to the observing Husbandman. 4. His fourth Lesson is from the improving of his ground.
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I'le ghome and mend my pace, & bring forth fruitso meet for repentance, lest while I seem blessed on earth, I prove to be accursed from Heaven.
I'll ghome and mend my pace, & bring forth fruitso meet for Repentance, lest while I seem blessed on earth, I prove to be accursed from Heaven.
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and is it not much more in earth refined? A wake my barreu heart and fall to work.
and is it not much more in earth refined? A wake my barreu heart and fallen to work.
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Doe I turn that ground to Commons, that will bring neither Corn nor Grass after all my cost? What then will become of me if I be unfruitful? Is it intollerable in the ground,
Do I turn that ground to Commons, that will bring neither Corn nor Grass After all my cost? What then will become of me if I be unfruitful? Is it intolerable in the ground,
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Again when the Husbandman is in his barren ground, there he learns the danger of unfruitfulness. For saith the Scripture, Heb. 6.8. that which beareth thorns and bryars is rejected, and nigh unto cursing, whose end is to be burned.
Again when the Husbandman is in his barren ground, there he learns the danger of unfruitfulness. For Says the Scripture, Hebrew 6.8. that which bears thorns and briars is rejected, and High unto cursing, whose end is to be burned.
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lest thy ground do shame thee, and lest the Earth rise up in Judgement against him that tills it.
lest thy ground do shame thee, and lest the Earth rise up in Judgement against him that tills it.
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Shall my ground be blessed, and not my heart? Is a fruitful field a pleasant sight? O how muc h more blessed sight is a serious growing and holy heart? Awake therefore O my soul,
Shall my ground be blessed, and not my heart? Is a fruitful field a pleasant sighed? O how Muc h more blessed sighed is a serious growing and holy heart? Awake Therefore Oh my soul,
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This shower of rain hath made my field better? Did the last shower from Heaven make my heart better? Hebr. 6.7. For the Earth that drinketh in the rain that cometh often upon it, and bringeth forth herbes meet for them by whom it is dressed, receiveth blessing from God.
This shower of rain hath made my field better? Did the last shower from Heaven make my heart better? Hebrew 6.7. For the Earth that Drinketh in the rain that comes often upon it, and brings forth herbs meet for them by whom it is dressed, receives blessing from God.
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When you walk over a fruitful Field, the sight of it pleaseth you: And a fruitful heart and life would please God much more.
When you walk over a fruitful Field, the sighed of it Pleases you: And a fruitful heart and life would please God much more.
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Get dying thoughts, for thou art but dying dust. 3. From the quality of his ground, he must learn his lesson.
Get dying thoughts, for thou art but dying dust. 3. From the quality of his ground, he must Learn his Lesson.
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and then shall the dust return to the Earth as it was, and the Spirit shall return unto G d who gave it, Eccles. 12.7. Prepare thy self therefore, to lye down in the Earth, which thou art now manuring:
and then shall the dust return to the Earth as it was, and the Spirit shall return unto G worser who gave it, Eccles. 12.7. Prepare thy self Therefore, to lie down in the Earth, which thou art now manuring:
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Poor peice of creeping dust, whither art thou going? Art thou ready to return to thy mother Earth again? Hast thou glorified God? Hast thou finisht the work which he gave thee to do? What sticks it at? Thy passing Bell may be rung to morrow,
Poor piece of creeping dust, whither art thou going? Art thou ready to return to thy mother Earth again? Hast thou glorified God? Hast thou finished the work which he gave thee to do? What sticks it At? Thy passing Bell may be rung to morrow,
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His imployment lyes as it were in his grave; when he is digging or plowing in the ground, he breakes out in these thoughts.
His employment lies as it were in his grave; when he is digging or plowing in the ground, he breaks out in these thoughts.
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and then r• … turnes unto dust again. Every day the Husbandman may learn this lesson.
and then r• … turns unto dust again. Every day the Husbandman may Learn this Lesson.
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There is the end of his Line. Poor man creeps out of the dust, keeps a coile in the world a while,
There is the end of his Line. Poor man creeps out of the dust, keeps a coil in the world a while,
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the Husbandman learnes his mortality; and may be oft minded of his change. For unto dust thou shalt return:
the Husbandman learns his mortality; and may be oft minded of his change. For unto dust thou shalt return:
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Come down O my vain heart, and know thy place; when clay ascends, it is against the Laws of the Creation. 2. From his ground;
Come down Oh my vain heart, and know thy place; when clay ascends, it is against the Laws of the Creation. 2. From his ground;
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Here is my Ground, and alas what am I but earth sifted and purified, and molded up by the hand of God? And what cause hath white and red clay to be proud!
Here is my Ground, and alas what am I but earth sifted and purified, and moulded up by the hand of God? And what cause hath white and read clay to be proud!
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The Husbandman therefore hath many Items of his frailty, and must lay it to heart.
The Husbandman Therefore hath many Items of his frailty, and must lay it to heart.
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And hence it was (as some judge) that God gave to our Father Adam his name from the ground or earth (for so his name signifies) that whensoever he heard his name Adam call'd, he might think of his original and be humble.
And hence it was (as Some judge) that God gave to our Father Adam his name from the ground or earth (for so his name signifies) that whensoever he herd his name Adam called, he might think of his original and be humble.
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and then to look up, and beg it of God.
and then to look up, and beg it of God.
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and the Dust that's walking on it. And therefore the Husbandman ought to look down, and learn humility;
and the Dust that's walking on it. And Therefore the Husbandman ought to look down, and Learn humility;
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And having much business with it, he is often minded what he is, For Dust thou art. And there is but a remove between the Dust that lies,
And having much business with it, he is often minded what he is, For Dust thou art. And there is but a remove between the Dust that lies,
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and remembers his Paternal Coat is blazon'd, Gen. 3.19. Out of the Ground wast thou taken.
and remembers his Paternal Coat is blazoned, Gen. 3.19. Out of the Ground wast thou taken.
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1. He looks on it, and thinks Whence he came. He reads his Pedigree in the Dust;
1. He looks on it, and thinks Whence he Come. He reads his Pedigree in the Dust;
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Out of his Ground. And here
Out of his Ground. And Here
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Having therefore such a Copy, let us endeavour to shew, what Learning the Husbandman may and ought to get. And, I.
Having Therefore such a Copy, let us endeavour to show, what Learning the Husbandman may and ought to get. And, I.
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and the branch that doth bear fruit shall be purged to bring forth more fruit, Joh. 15.1, 2. A profitable Lesson taught out of a Tree.and the branch that does bear fruit shall be purged to bring forth more fruit, John 15.1, 2. A profitable lesson taught out of a Tree.
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but that we may by them ascend unto him, As our Lord Christ (excellently) by occasion of a Vine in his way, (as the Learned conclude) raiseth up his and his hearers minds to learn this Lesson, That every branch that beareth not fruit, shall be taken away;
but that we may by them ascend unto him, As our Lord christ (excellently) by occasion of a Vine in his Way, (as the Learned conclude) Raiseth up his and his hearers minds to Learn this lesson, That every branch that bears not fruit, shall be taken away;
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This (as was observed) is one end of Similes and Comparisons, so frequent in the Bible, not only that God may come down by them unto us,
This (as was observed) is one end of Similes and Comparisons, so frequent in the bible, not only that God may come down by them unto us,
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Yea God hath translated the world into the Scripture, that we may translate and think of the Scripture in the World.
Yea God hath translated the world into the Scripture, that we may translate and think of the Scripture in the World.
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when God doth prompt him thereunto.
when God does prompt him thereunto.
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There is hardly any thing that the Husbandman hath to deal with, but he may learn somthing of God out of it,
There is hardly any thing that the Husbandman hath to deal with, but he may Learn something of God out of it,
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And that's a dull Schollar that such a Master cannot teach.
And that's a dull Scholar that such a Master cannot teach.
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For his God doth instruct unto discretion, and doth teach him; as you had it out of Isa. 28.26.For his God does instruct unto discretion, and does teach him; as you had it out of Isaiah 28.26.
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SECT. I. ANd now I proceed to the Sixth Point to be handled, which is the excellent Lessons that God teacheth the poor Husbandman, who perhaps cannot skill of one Letter in the Book;
SECT. I. ANd now I proceed to the Sixth Point to be handled, which is the excellent Lessons that God Teaches the poor Husbandman, who perhaps cannot skill of one letter in the Book;
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And of all men he had need of it, 〈 ◊ 〉 he be a drudge on earth,
And of all men he had need of it, 〈 ◊ 〉 he be a drudge on earth,
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and then a brand 〈 ◊ 〉 hell.
and then a brand 〈 ◊ 〉 hell.
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But though the Husbandman must have every Grace, (true Grace comes all together, the new man hath all his members) yet I shall more especially recommend these seven following Graces to the use of the Husbandman.
But though the Husbandman must have every Grace, (true Grace comes all together, the new man hath all his members) yet I shall more especially recommend these seven following Graces to the use of the Husbandman.
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He needs not envy the greatest Prince, if he have but Christ in him, the hope of Glory.
He needs not envy the greatest Prince, if he have but christ in him, the hope of Glory.
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O that the Husbandman were but acquainted with Jesu• … Christ, and with his own true state!
O that the Husbandman were but acquainted with Jesu• … christ, and with his own true state!
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and the Husbandman tha• … knows not God in a saving manner, hat• … work, and meat, and withal cares, and troubles, and a sad reckoning to come.
and the Husbandman tha• … knows not God in a Saving manner, hat• … work, and meat, and withal Cares, and Troubles, and a sad reckoning to come.
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for that hath meat, an• … drink, and work; but no care, or grief, no• … account to make:
for that hath meat, an• … drink, and work; but no care, or grief, no• … account to make:
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The Ox he drives will be in a bette• … case than he, if he live and die without th• … true fear of God;
The Ox he drives will be in a bette• … case than he, if he live and die without th• … true Fear of God;
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SECT. I. I proceed in the seventh place to prescribe to the Husbandman the special Graces he should get.
SECT. I. I proceed in the seventh place to prescribe to the Husbandman the special Graces he should get.
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Without Grace the best Calling in the World will be unedifying and uncomfortable. Gods Graces in a Calling, are the Grace of a Calling.
Without Grace the best Calling in the World will be unedifying and uncomfortable. God's Graces in a Calling, Are the Grace of a Calling.
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True Grace can make the lowest condition happy, and Sin can make the highest miserable.
True Grace can make the lowest condition happy, and since can make the highest miserable.
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Without Grace an Husbandman may be undone, when an Angel without Grace falls, though he were in Heaven.
Without Grace an Husbandman may be undone, when an Angel without Grace falls, though he were in Heaven.
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Behold the Husbandman waiteth for the precious f• … uits of the earth, and hath long patience for it,
Behold the Husbandman waits for the precious f• … uits of the earth, and hath long patience for it,
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SECT. I. I.
SECT. I. I.
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And seeing you possess but little in the World, resolve to possess your own souls in Patience.
And seeing you possess but little in the World, resolve to possess your own Souls in Patience.
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That you are in a better condition, when you have patience under a tryal, than if you were without the tryall.
That you Are in a better condition, when you have patience under a trial, than if you were without the trial.
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And oft think that there is more real good in it, than there is evil in that which tryes it:
And oft think that there is more real good in it, than there is evil in that which tries it:
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study the precept, plead the promise; consider that grand pattern of Patience, our Lord Jesus Christ.
study the precept, plead the promise; Consider that grand pattern of Patience, our Lord jesus christ.
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And therefore as ever you hope for comfort in this calling, labour for this grace of patience, meditate of it, pray for it; when it fails, renew it;
And Therefore as ever you hope for Comfort in this calling, labour for this grace of patience, meditate of it, pray for it; when it fails, renew it;
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in a word its the very food he lives by.
in a word its the very food he lives by.
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yea the Horse he rides on: The linnen of his every day clothes: Its all the Table cloth and napkin he uses;
yea the Horse he rides on: The linen of his every day clothes: Its all the Table cloth and napkin he uses;
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He works hard, and fares hard, and lodges hard, but patience is the pillow he lies on, the only Bootes he hath to ride with in the mire,
He works hard, and fares hard, and lodges hard, but patience is the pillow he lies on, the only Boots he hath to ride with in the mire,
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Alas his whole life is a tryal and exercise of this grace.
Alas his Whole life is a trial and exercise of this grace.
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He finds a time to acquaint them with their duties, and miscarriages, and bears what cannot be helped, with Patience.
He finds a time to acquaint them with their duties, and miscarriages, and bears what cannot be helped, with Patience.
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but he thinks he should have less, alwayes to observe it. According to that, Eccles. 7.21. He takes not heed to all words that are spoken, lest he hear his servant curse him.
but he thinks he should have less, always to observe it. According to that, Eccles. 7.21. He Takes not heed to all words that Are spoken, lest he hear his servant curse him.
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his children oft displease him, yea his wife sometimes lets fly her tongue against him: But he hath his Armour on, He knows they have little wit to provoke him,
his children oft displease him, yea his wife sometime lets fly her tongue against him: But he hath his Armour on, He knows they have little wit to provoke him,
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His provocations are many, his neighbours wrong him, but he licks himself whole by his patience, his servants are surly;
His provocations Are many, his neighbours wrong him, but he licks himself Whole by his patience, his Servants Are surly;
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If he fret, it will gall him worse; And he is then undone when the back of his patience is broken.
If he fret, it will Gall him Worse; And he is then undone when the back of his patience is broken.
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But this is his Cloak to bear off all weathers, this is his harness he dare not go without:
But this is his Cloak to bear off all weathers, this is his harness he Dare not go without:
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2. He must have Patience to bear. He meets with a dear bargain, a hard Rent, heavy Taxes, tempests without doors, and storms sometimes within.
2. He must have Patience to bear. He meets with a dear bargain, a hard Rend, heavy Taxes, tempests without doors, and storms sometime within.
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And therefore the Husbandman hath need of patience, great, long patience, patience to wait.
And Therefore the Husbandman hath need of patience, great, long patience, patience to wait.
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by that time his borrowed Corn is paid, and his Ground Seeded, his stock is almost gone.
by that time his borrowed Corn is paid, and his Ground Seeded, his stock is almost gone.
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and when it comes, sometimes the poor yieldance of it utterly disappoints him, so that he hath need of patience to last another year;
and when it comes, sometime the poor yieldance of it utterly disappoints him, so that he hath need of patience to last Another year;
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and then sometimes excessive Rain keeps him and his Corn asunder, Week after Week;
and then sometime excessive Rain keeps him and his Corn asunder, Week After Week;
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Yet in this case he considers the wisdom & providence of God, & arms his mind with patience till Harvest comes;
Yet in this case he considers the Wisdom & providence of God, & arms his mind with patience till Harvest comes;
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and there its slow in ripening. He looks into his purse, and there's no money; and now his patience is tryed.
and there its slow in ripening. He looks into his purse, and there's no money; and now his patience is tried.
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He goes into his Barne, and sees his Corn almost gone, and then goes into the Field,
He Goes into his Bairn, and sees his Corn almost gone, and then Goes into the Field,
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His ground is sometimes chok't for Rain, and sometimes again chok't with over-much Rain: But he frets not at, all, but quietly waits on Gods pleasure.
His ground is sometime choked for Rain, and sometime again choked with overmuch Rain: But he frets not At, all, but quietly waits on God's pleasure.
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He knows the bottles of Heaven are in a good hand, and therefore relyes on God, and does his duty.
He knows the bottles of Heaven Are in a good hand, and Therefore relies on God, and does his duty.
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The Heavens they frown upon the Earth, the Corn mourns, the Grasse withers, but yet he waits with patience upon God.
The Heavens they frown upon the Earth, the Corn mourns, the Grass withers, but yet he waits with patience upon God.
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Many a long day and night there is between Seedness and Harvest, and yet he is not in despair, he waites and hopes Harvest will come at length.
Many a long day and night there is between Seedness and Harvest, and yet he is not in despair, he waits and hope's Harvest will come At length.
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And Clemens is of opinion, that the Apostles James and Jude were Husbandmen. Well, we see here the Husbandman hath need of patience, long patience to wait for the fruits of the Earth.
And Clemens is of opinion, that the Apostles James and U^de were Husbandmen. Well, we see Here the Husbandman hath need of patience, long patience to wait for the fruits of the Earth.
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until he receive the early and the latter rain. until he receive the early and the latter rain.
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THe first Grace necessary for the Husbandman is Patience; he cannot live comfortably without it. 1. He must have patience to wait, Jam. 5.7. Be patient therefore, Brethren, to the coming of the Lord.
THe First Grace necessary for the Husbandman is Patience; he cannot live comfortably without it. 1. He must have patience to wait, Jam. 5.7. Be patient Therefore, Brothers, to the coming of the Lord.
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let that holy Calling stand innocent and honourable notwithstanding. Our worthy Calling of Husbandry is defaced by too many;
let that holy Calling stand innocent and honourable notwithstanding. Our worthy Calling of Husbandry is defaced by too many;
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What Calling more Excellent than the Ministry, and yet alas how is that Calling abused? but wo to them by whom offences come:
What Calling more Excellent than the Ministry, and yet alas how is that Calling abused? but woe to them by whom offences come:
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Yet these Abuses we must detect, that you may see the extreames, and never fall into them.
Yet these Abuses we must detect, that you may see the extremes, and never fallen into them.
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but for all that, remains Excellent:
but for all that, remains Excellent:
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SECTION I. WE are come now in the Eighth place to Discover the Abuse of Husbandry.
SECTION I WE Are come now in the Eighth place to Discover the Abuse of Husbandry.
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And pity it is, that so honest and innocent an Imployment should be abused: but abus'd it is by many.
And pity it is, that so honest and innocent an Employment should be abused: but abused it is by many.
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But that's the fault of the men, not of the Calling; the Calling shall be had in honour, when they shall dye in shame.
But that's the fault of the men, not of the Calling; the Calling shall be had in honour, when they shall die in shame.
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SECT. I.
SECT. I.
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Though there be degrees of it, and some worse than other, and it is worse in some men than in others,
Though there be Degrees of it, and Some Worse than other, and it is Worse in Some men than in Others,
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and beseems an Husbandman as ill, as most others in the world. And yet he is prone to think, there is no Recreation but an Alehouse;
and beseems an Husbandman as ill, as most Others in the world. And yet he is prove to think, there is no Recreation but an Alehouse;
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no way to quench his Cares, but by strong drink; no exercise on a Festival, but quaffing and smoaking.
no Way to quench his Cares, but by strong drink; no exercise on a Festival, but quaffing and smoking.
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But this is a fearful Abuse in thy Calling. Thy hard labour will never excuse thy hard drinking;
But this is a fearful Abuse in thy Calling. Thy hard labour will never excuse thy hard drinking;
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thy field groans that bears the grain, which thou thus abusest. Why, this is a beastly, and deadly sin.
thy field groans that bears the grain, which thou thus abusest. Why, this is a beastly, and deadly since.
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Other sins, 'tis true in their nature are many of them worse than this, but few beyond it, considering the inseparable effects of it;
Other Sins, it's true in their nature Are many of them Worse than this, but few beyond it, considering the inseparable effects of it;
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namely, the rendring the man, or rather the beast liable to all sins.
namely, the rendering the man, or rather the beast liable to all Sins.
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A sin that by degrees will steal all the money out of thy purse, all the comforts out of thy house, all thy credit,
A since that by Degrees will steal all the money out of thy purse, all the comforts out of thy house, all thy credit,
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and all thy conscience, and leave thee nothing but stinging sorrow. O rectifie therefore this Abuse.
and all thy conscience, and leave thee nothing but stinging sorrow. Oh rectify Therefore this Abuse.
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Hast thou no Recreation but thy Ruine? no pleasure but in Sin? no way to refresh thy body,
Hast thou no Recreation but thy Ruin? no pleasure but in since? no Way to refresh thy body,
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but by wounding thy soul? hast thou so many houses neer thee, where thou may'st be chearfull, and welcome for thy company;
but by wounding thy soul? hast thou so many houses near thee, where thou Mayest be cheerful, and welcome for thy company;
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and will none serve thee but the Alehouse, where thou art welcome onely for thy money? Think as thou entrest in those doors, Doth God call me hither? Can I give account of this? Is God to be met with here? would I be found thus by Death? Shall I gratifie my flesh to provoke my God? Shall I sadden my Conscience, to chear my Appetite? I'le away, I'le stay here no longer. Depart from me ye Evildoers,
and will none serve thee but the Alehouse, where thou art welcome only for thy money? Think as thou enterest in those doors, Does God call me hither? Can I give account of this? Is God to be met with Here? would I be found thus by Death? Shall I gratify my Flesh to provoke my God? Shall I sadden my Conscience, to cheer my Appetite? I'll away, I'll stay Here no longer. Depart from me you Evildoers,
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for I will keep the Commandments of my God.
for I will keep the commandments of my God.
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But this Excess of the Husbandman is not ordinary, but chiefly at the great Festivals and yearly Wakes;
But this Excess of the Husbandman is not ordinary, but chiefly At the great Festivals and yearly Wakes;
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And then he is in exceeding fault.
And then he is in exceeding fault.
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For though it be convenient for friends sometimes to meet together, and be chearful, yet the principal end of such Observations must not be forgotten, which was to praise God, and not pamper the flesh:
For though it be convenient for Friends sometime to meet together, and be cheerful, yet the principal end of such Observations must not be forgotten, which was to praise God, and not pamper the Flesh:
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To spend time in religious exercises, and feasting only to attend upon that:
To spend time in religious exercises, and feasting only to attend upon that:
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But by no means to dishonour God by excess, or keep such feasts, as Jesus Christ would not keep you company in;
But by no means to dishonour God by excess, or keep such feasts, as jesus christ would not keep you company in;
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or like Nabal to be prodigal once a year, and penurious ever after. The wise Husbandman will not do so.
or like Nabal to be prodigal once a year, and penurious ever After. The wise Husbandman will not do so.
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Temperance and Chearfulness are constant dishes on his Table.
Temperance and Cheerfulness Are constant Dishes on his Table.
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He that will be devout to God, or charitable to others, must not be indulgent to himself.
He that will be devout to God, or charitable to Others, must not be indulgent to himself.
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but when it is too much for their time, or too much for their estate; which God will account Drunkenness at the last day.
but when it is too much for their time, or too much for their estate; which God will account drunkenness At the last day.
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when men eat or drink more than doth good, not onely when it is too much for their heads or stomacks,
when men eat or drink more than does good, not only when it is too much for their Heads or stomachs,
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O let this instance teach the Husbandman, never to abuse his Calling thus by drunkenness and Gluttony, I mean immoderate eating and drinking;
Oh let this instance teach the Husbandman, never to abuse his Calling thus by Drunkenness and Gluttony, I mean immoderate eating and drinking;
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but this annihilates it not, extenuate it may; it was ill done, but recorded purposely to warn us from the like.
but this annihilates it not, extenuate it may; it was ill done, but recorded purposely to warn us from the like.
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not charitably considering, that it was not Intemperance, but Inexperience that caused his fall• … And others, holding it was no sin at all, because Involuntary, and of Ignorance:
not charitably considering, that it was not Intemperance, but Inexperience that caused his fall• … And Others, holding it was no since At all, Because Involuntary, and of Ignorance:
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Patriarchae nos docent non solu• … Docentes, sed Err• … tes: The Patriarchs Errors teach us, as well as their Instructions.Patriarchae nos docent non solu• … Docentes, sed Err• … tes: The Patriarchs Errors teach us, as well as their Instructions.
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Some making it an unpardonable crime, that an aged, wise, and holy man should thus miscarry:
some making it an unpardonable crime, that an aged, wise, and holy man should thus miscarry:
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where there are two extreames in opinion;
where there Are two extremes in opinion;
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yet he chose to have a Calling, and he chose this Calling. And then here is his Infirmity;
yet he chosen to have a Calling, and he chosen this Calling. And then Here is his Infirmity;
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His imployment, he began to be an Husbandman. Though all the world was his, and his heirs for ever;
His employment, he began to be an Husbandman. Though all the world was his, and his Heirs for ever;
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and he planted a Vineyard, and he drank of the Wine, and was drunken. Here we have Noahs Imployment, and his Infirmity.and he planted a Vineyard, and he drank of the Wine, and was drunken. Here we have Noahs Employment, and his Infirmity.
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THe First Abuse of the Husbandmans Calling, is by Drunkenness and Gluttony. So we find, Gen. 9.20, 21. And Noah began to be an Husbandman,
THe First Abuse of the Husbandman's Calling, is by drunkenness and Gluttony. So we find, Gen. 9.20, 21. And Noah began to be an Husbandman,
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It is certain, that the holiest action of an Hypocrite, if you ravel it to the bottom, ends at self;
It is certain, that the Holiest actium of an Hypocrite, if you ravel it to the bottom, ends At self;
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And now Father glorifie me with thy self. And now Father Glorify me with thy self.
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and sends you away, you may sing that sweet song, John 17.4. Father, I have glorified thee on earth, I have finished the work which thou hast given me to do;
and sends you away, you may sing that sweet song, John 17.4. Father, I have glorified thee on earth, I have finished the work which thou hast given me to do;
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and to glorifie him, what in you lies, by setting forth his Wisdome, Power and Goodness, that when he changes your Countenances,
and to Glorify him, what in you lies, by setting forth his Wisdom, Power and goodness, that when he changes your Countenances,
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Well then, let this End surmount all others, and be diligent and faithful in your Calling, to please that God who hath set you therein,
Well then, let this End surmount all Others, and be diligent and faithful in your Calling, to please that God who hath Set you therein,
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And why so? That they may honour and serve their heavenly Father, when their Earthly Parents are dead and gone.
And why so? That they may honour and serve their heavenly Father, when their Earthly Parents Are dead and gone.
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And why that? That he may educate and dispose his Children.
And why that? That he may educate and dispose his Children.
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And why doth he desire these? Why because they do gratifie carnal self. On the other side, why doth the Husbandman work? to provide for his family.
And why does he desire these? Why Because they do gratify carnal self. On the other side, why does the Husbandman work? to provide for his family.
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And why aimes he at these? That he may have repute without, or quiet within.
And why aims he At these? That he may have repute without, or quiet within.
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that he may pass well with others, or satisfie the cryes of his Conscience.
that he may pass well with Others, or satisfy the cries of his Conscience.
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and the meanest action of a Saint, ends at God: for example, why doth the Hypocrite pray:
and the Meanest actium of a Saint, ends At God: for Exampl, why does the Hypocrite pray:
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A poor man with rich ends, is of good account in Heaven.
A poor man with rich ends, is of good account in Heaven.
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Though my work be mean, yet my aimes are excellent; and brass guilded with God, will make it glister.
Though my work be mean, yet my aims Are excellent; and brass Guilded with God, will make it glister.
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When I go to bed, I will not forget that whether I wake or sleep I should live to thee, for thee, with thee, 1 Thef. 5.10.
When I go to Bed, I will not forget that whither I wake or sleep I should live to thee, for thee, with thee, 1 Thef. 5.10.
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or whatsoever I do, it shall some way be terminated in that end of ends, the Glory of God, 1 Cor. 10.31.or whatsoever I do, it shall Some Way be terminated in that end of ends, the Glory of God, 1 Cor. 10.31.
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When I come home I have but a mean feast, but yet Whether I eat or drink,
When I come home I have but a mean feast, but yet Whither I eat or drink,
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and those rules of Religion to be observed to thee, and pitty to the Creatures.
and those rules of Religion to be observed to thee, and pity to the Creatures.
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I'le yoke and unyoke when thou wouldst have me, as exactly as I can discern by that prudence I have,
I'll yoke and unyoke when thou Wouldst have me, as exactly as I can discern by that prudence I have,
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I'le work to please thee, and by consequence no harder nor easier than will please thee;
I'll work to please thee, and by consequence no harder nor Easier than will please thee;
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but yet I will honour thee, as well as a mean man may do;
but yet I will honour thee, as well as a mean man may do;
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with what care and delight should such a man follow his business, that hath such a Master as God himself? Lord, sayes the Husbandman, I am but a mean creature,
with what care and delight should such a man follow his business, that hath such a Master as God himself? Lord, Says the Husbandman, I am but a mean creature,
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as if God himself did every 〈 ◊ 〉 ing set the Husbandman his task, and at night survey his work:
as if God himself did every 〈 ◊ 〉 ing Set the Husbandman his task, and At night survey his work:
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and hence even Servants must do service, with good will as to the Lord, and not to men; Eph. 6.7.
and hence even Servants must do service, with good will as to the Lord, and not to men; Ephesians 6.7.
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and carved me out my imployment;
and carved me out my employment;
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why, here I am, here I work, and sweat, chiefly to please my God, who hath set my lines,
why, Here I am, Here I work, and sweat, chiefly to please my God, who hath Set my lines,
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and doing the will of God in his vocation. And therefore this he should aime at in his Calling;
and doing the will of God in his vocation. And Therefore this he should aim At in his Calling;
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Even so at least, may the poor Husbandman glorifie his Father in Heaven, by an obedient departing himself in his place,
Even so At least, may the poor Husbandman Glorify his Father in Heaven, by an obedient departing himself in his place,
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As well taught Children or Servants do honour and magnifie their superiours by their ready obedience:
As well taught Children or Servants do honour and magnify their superiors by their ready Obedience:
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and falling on the earth as he pleaseth.
and falling on the earth as he Pleases.
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I say, they do plainly preach them, and that by doing his Will, hanging in the sky,
I say, they do plainly preach them, and that by doing his Will, hanging in the sky,
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How manifestly does the snow, hail and tempest, preach the power, justice and wisdom of God;
How manifestly does the snow, hail and tempest, preach the power, Justice and Wisdom of God;
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I answer, Not only the Heavens declare the Glory of God, Psal. 19.1. but even Beasts, and all Cattel, creeping things, and flying fowle, Psal. 148.10. and would you know how? See vers. 8. The fire and hail, snow and vapour, stormy wind fulfilling his word. I answer, Not only the Heavens declare the Glory of God, Psalm 19.1. but even Beasts, and all Cattle, creeping things, and flying fowl, Psalm 148.10. and would you know how? See vers. 8. The fire and hail, snow and vapour, stormy wind fulfilling his word.
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say you, How can I glorifie my Maker, that am but one remove from a piece of earth, yea of sinful earth.
say you, How can I Glorify my Maker, that am but one remove from a piece of earth, yea of sinful earth.
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And though thou shootest with a weaker bow, yet aimest at as high a mark. But alas!
And though thou shootest with a Weaker bow, yet aimest At as high a mark. But alas!
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they sanctifie his Name in Heaven, and thou in thy lower sphear dost sanctifie his Name on Earth.
they sanctify his Name in Heaven, and thou in thy lower sphere dost sanctify his Name on Earth.
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This is an End for an Angel. They trumpet forth his Glory, and so dost thou;
This is an End for an Angel. They trumpet forth his Glory, and so dost thou;
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If thou can'st any way magnifie the Wisdome, Greatness, Holiness and Goodness of thy Maker, happy art thou, and happy is thy Calling.
If thou Canst any Way magnify the Wisdom, Greatness, Holiness and goodness of thy Maker, happy art thou, and happy is thy Calling.
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O therefore stir up your selves, and direct your designs on high.
O Therefore stir up your selves, and Direct your designs on high.
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even a Dwarf may shoot at the Zenith, and aime as high as the greatest Gyant.
even a Dwarf may shoot At the Zenith, and aim as high as the greatest Giant.
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but even the poor Husbandman must add his Mite:
but even the poor Husbandman must add his Mite:
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It's true the more noble, wise and learned, the more they should contribute to these ends;
It's true the more noble, wise and learned, the more they should contribute to these ends;
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for whether we liv• … we live unto the Lord, &c. Mark, it's said none of us, of what sort or degree soever, liv• … to himself, but to the Lord.for whither we liv• … we live unto the Lord, etc. Mark, it's said none of us, of what sort or degree soever, liv• … to himself, but to the Lord.
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'Tis the Christians character and Motto, Ro• … 14.8, 9. For none of us liveth to himself, 〈 ◊ 〉 no man dieth to himself,
It's the Christians character and Motto, Ro• … 14.8, 9. For none of us lives to himself, 〈 ◊ 〉 no man Dieth to himself,
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〈 ◊ 〉 he can but attain this, he is rich enough. Th• … is mans greatest duty, and highest priviledge.
〈 ◊ 〉 he can but attain this, he is rich enough. Th• … is men greatest duty, and highest privilege.
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I. The chief end of the Husbandman 〈 ◊ 〉 his Calling is, To Please and Glorifie God.
I. The chief end of the Husbandman 〈 ◊ 〉 his Calling is, To Please and glorify God.
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It is a 〈 ◊ 〉 end that crowns or shames his work. 〈 ◊ 〉 Husbandmans ends do ennoble his Calling And they are these:
It is a 〈 ◊ 〉 end that crowns or shames his work. 〈 ◊ 〉 Husbandman's ends do ennoble his Calling And they Are these:
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SECTION. I. WE are arrived now at the 〈 ◊ 〉 general Head of this Subject which is the Designs which 〈 ◊ 〉 good Husbandman ought 〈 ◊ 〉 have in his Calling.
SECTION. I. WE Are arrived now At the 〈 ◊ 〉 general Head of this Subject which is the Designs which 〈 ◊ 〉 good Husbandman ought 〈 ◊ 〉 have in his Calling.
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that makes the Earth bear his charges to Heaven. And so the Holy Ghost describes him, Jam. 5.7. The Husbandman (first worketh, then) waiteth for the precious fruits of the Earth.
that makes the Earth bear his charges to Heaven. And so the Holy Ghost describes him, Jam. 5.7. The Husbandman (First works, then) waits for the precious fruits of the Earth.
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At first this was done without toyl, The ground was dress'd with as little pain, and as much pleasure, as now it's walkt on, or as a tree is prun'd;
At First this was done without toil, The ground was dressed with as little pain, and as much pleasure, as now it's walked on, or as a tree is pruned;
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but since the Fall, the Calling is somwhat worse, (All Trades decay) but yet a good Husband may mend it.
but since the Fallen, the Calling is somewhat Worse, (All Trades decay) but yet a good Husband may mend it.
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A Christian Husbandman, that can husband his Husbandry, may live comfortably here, and happily hereafter.
A Christian Husbandman, that can husband his Husbandry, may live comfortably Here, and happily hereafter.
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A Christian Husbandman is a man with his hands in the Earth and his heart in Heaven;
A Christian Husbandman is a man with his hands in the Earth and his heart in Heaven;
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That Husbandry is a most ancient and excellent Calling.That Husbandry is a most ancient and excellent Calling.
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SECT. I. AND now we are come to the Kind of this great Mans imployment, and this was to Dress and keep the ground, to be an Husbandman, from whence we gather this Doctrinal conclusion.
SECT. I. AND now we Are come to the Kind of this great men employment, and this was to Dress and keep the ground, to be an Husbandman, from whence we gather this Doctrinal conclusion.
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But the Husbandman lives upon the precious fruits of the Earth, and sustains them all.
But the Husbandman lives upon the precious fruits of the Earth, and sustains them all.
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The Physitian is bred out of the Corruption of our Bodies, and the Lawyer is bred out of the Corruption of our Manners, The Tradesmen live upon one another,
The physician is bred out of the Corruption of our Bodies, and the Lawyer is bred out of the Corruption of our Manners, The Tradesmen live upon one Another,
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he makes the Earth to feed him, and at last to cover him:
he makes the Earth to feed him, and At last to cover him:
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he lives above that which he cannot live without; he is daily Digging his Grave, and at length layes him in it;
he lives above that which he cannot live without; he is daily Digging his Grave, and At length lays him in it;
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and I would be glad to be dismis't.
and I would be glad to be dismissed.
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But if there be no remedy, but that I must preach before the King, I will preach as to a King, and sutable to his place;
But if there be no remedy, but that I must preach before the King, I will preach as to a King, and suitable to his place;
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which answer took well, and got him off:
which answer took well, and god him off:
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Even so, My dearly Beloved, since it is my lot to preach in the Country among Husbandmen, I will preach as to Husbandmen, something sutable to your Calling,
Even so, My dearly beloved, since it is my lot to preach in the Country among Husbandmen, I will preach as to Husbandmen, something suitable to your Calling,
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It was a wise answer of Father Latimer, when his Enemies accused him to K. Henry 8. for his malepert preaching before him a little while before, said He, Your Grace hath many fitter persons to preach before You than my self,
It was a wise answer of Father Latimer, when his Enemies accused him to K. Henry 8. for his malepert preaching before him a little while before, said He, Your Grace hath many fitter Persons to preach before You than my self,
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and that from this Text and Doctrine.
and that from this Text and Doctrine.
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In the handling of this Subject I shall shew 1. What an Husbandman is. 2. The Lawfulness of his Calling. 3. The Excellencies thereof. 4. The Inconveniences. 5. His Temptations. 6. His Lessons from his Calling. 7. The Graces requisite. 8. The abuse of it. 9. His Designs. 10. Some Rules for him in his Calling.
In the handling of this Subject I shall show 1. What an Husbandman is. 2. The Lawfulness of his Calling. 3. The Excellencies thereof. 4. The Inconveniences. 5. His Temptations. 6. His Lessons from his Calling. 7. The Graces requisite. 8. The abuse of it. 9. His Designs. 10. some Rules for him in his Calling.
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And first of the First, viz. What an Husbandman • … s. I shall take him here in his largest Capacity;
And First of the First, viz. What an Husbandman • … s. I shall take him Here in his Largest Capacity;
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for since our Father Adams time, divers other Callings have been cantelled out of it, but he had it intire;
for since our Father Adams time, diverse other Callings have been cantelled out of it, but he had it entire;
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and as he left it, I shall take it in this place.
and as he left it, I shall take it in this place.
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A Husbandman is a man that works profit out of the Earth, that makes the ground that bred him, keep him; A Husbandman is a man that works profit out of the Earth, that makes the ground that bred him, keep him;
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but on this presupposition, or (if ye will) condition, that you will walk by them.
but on this presupposition, or (if you will) condition, that you will walk by them.
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now though you may gather Direct• … ons out of the foregoing Discourse, yet I have thought fit to specifie and insist on these following on set purpose,
now though you may gather Direct• … ons out of the foregoing Discourse, yet I have Thought fit to specify and insist on these following on Set purpose,
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And it is a Wise Mans choice, and the Fools cross, to be regulated by a Rule;
And it is a Wise men choice, and the Fools cross, to be regulated by a Rule;
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Every Calling hath its Canons and Rules to walk by, as Ministers, States-men, all Men:
Every Calling hath its Canonas and Rules to walk by, as Ministers, Statesmen, all Men:
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SECTION. I. ANd now we descry our Journies end, and are arrived at the Tenth point to be handled in this Subject, which is to offer some Rules to the Husbandman in the management of his Calling.
SECTION. I. ANd now we descry our Journeys end, and Are arrived At the Tenth point to be handled in this Subject, which is to offer Some Rules to the Husbandman in the management of his Calling.
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And that if any man lack wisdom, it is but ask and have.
And that if any man lack Wisdom, it is but ask and have.
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Remember that it's the note of a good man, Psal. 112. 5. to order his affairs with discretion.
remember that it's the note of a good man, Psalm 112. 5. to order his affairs with discretion.
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for things are ugly out of their time.
for things Are ugly out of their time.
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Prudence, this your God will teach you, Isa. 28. 26. That you may do each thing in its season,
Prudence, this your God will teach you, Isaiah 28. 26. That you may do each thing in its season,
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SECT. I. THe First Rule for an Husbandman, is, Learn Prudence and Diligence in your Calling.
SECT. I. THe First Rule for an Husbandman, is, Learn Prudence and Diligence in your Calling.
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and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you. and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you.
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and to a right end, shall be rewarded with a thousand years in Glory: And thy Diligence on Earth, will make thee long to be in Heaven.
and to a right end, shall be rewarded with a thousand Years in Glory: And thy Diligence on Earth, will make thee long to be in Heaven.
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but this is thy comfort, it is sanctified sweat, and every drop of it spent in a right manner,
but this is thy Comfort, it is sanctified sweat, and every drop of it spent in a right manner,
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Adam's sin hath hardened the ground, and now thy sweat must soften it:Adam's since hath hardened the ground, and now thy sweat must soften it:
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and himself with the twelfth, 1 Kings 19.9. O therefore use thy best Art and Industry.and himself with the twelfth, 1 Kings 19.9. Oh Therefore use thy best Art and Industry.
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And where was Elisha when the Lord called him to his own work? why, plowing with twelve Yoke of Oxen before him,
And where was Elisha when the Lord called him to his own work? why, plowing with twelve Yoke of Oxen before him,
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where was Amos when the Lord sent him to his people? Why among the Herdmen of Tekoa, Amos 1.1.
where was Amos when the Lord sent him to his people? Why among the Herdsmen of Tekoa, Amos 1.1.
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And to come to Husbandry it self;
And to come to Husbandry it self;
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even in the honest discharge of their Callings. The Apostles chosen from their Nets, and David from his sheep.
even in the honest discharge of their Callings. The Apostles chosen from their Nets, and David from his sheep.
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Let these things, stir up the sluggish Husbandman in his Calling. For the most part we find, that God hath most graciously appeared to his people,
Let these things, stir up the sluggish Husbandman in his Calling. For the most part we find, that God hath most graciously appeared to his people,
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Riches without Gods favour shall be like gravel in your teeth, but when he sends them in mercy, they are perfectly comforts.
Riches without God's favour shall be like gravel in your teeth, but when he sends them in mercy, they Are perfectly comforts.
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but observe that where it's said, The blessing of the Lord maketh rich, it follows, And he addeth no sorrow with it.
but observe that where it's said, The blessing of the Lord makes rich, it follows, And he adds no sorrow with it.
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that are nourish't, but it's only to disfigure. It is said, Prov. 10.4. The hand of the Diligent maketh rich, and yet vers. 22. it's said, The blessing of the Lord it maketh rich. Indeed both must concur;
that Are nourished, but it's only to disfigure. It is said, Curae 10.4. The hand of the Diligent makes rich, and yet vers. 22. it's said, The blessing of the Lord it makes rich. Indeed both must concur;
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and rewarded or punished them accordingly. And indeed, idle persons are but like wens in the body;
and rewarded or punished them accordingly. And indeed, idle Persons Are but like wens in the body;
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All the creatures move in their places, and hath Man any reason to have a writ of ease? There were in Old Rome persons deputed to be Censores morum, and in Athens the Areopagi, who took particular notice of the Diligence of persons in their Callings,
All the creatures move in their places, and hath Man any reason to have a writ of ease? There were in Old Room Persons deputed to be Censores morum, and in Athens the Areopagus, who took particular notice of the Diligence of Persons in their Callings,
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The Angels above are ever imployed, and the Devils below are ever imploying themselves.
The Angels above Are ever employed, and the Devils below Are ever employing themselves.
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The Godly Husbandman is busie, not out of love to Riches, but out of hatred to Idleness. An idle man can neither find in Heaven, no nor in Hell, a pattern.
The Godly Husbandman is busy, not out of love to Riches, but out of hatred to Idleness. an idle man can neither find in Heaven, no nor in Hell, a pattern.
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But yet this Diligence may pass its bounds and due limits. A man may work hard and have no thanks of God for his labour.
But yet this Diligence may pass its bounds and due Limits. A man may work hard and have no thanks of God for his labour.
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O ye Senators, these are all the Charms I have; and so was dismist with praise.
Oh you Senators, these Are all the Charms I have; and so was dismissed with praise.
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and withall his Daughter, a strong Woman, and then cryes out, Veneficia mea Quirites, haec sunt:
and withal his Daughter, a strong Woman, and then cries out, Veneficia meam Quirites, haec sunt:
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But he at the day of his appearance, produces his implements of Husbandry, and ranks them in order before the Senate,
But he At the day of his appearance, produces his implements of Husbandry, and ranks them in order before the Senate,
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How many have we seen removed out of the rank of ordinary men, meerly by Gods blessing on their diligent labours? Pliny reporteth of one Cresinus, that from a little ground did, by his industry, gather so much Riches, that he was accused of Witch-craft, by Albinus an Aedile: his neighbours could not imagine that so small a shred of ground, should heap such treasures on him:
How many have we seen removed out of the rank of ordinary men, merely by God's blessing on their diligent labours? pliny Reporteth of one Cresinus, that from a little ground did, by his industry, gather so much Riches, that he was accused of Witchcraft, by Albinus an Aedile: his neighbours could not imagine that so small a shred of ground, should heap such treasures on him:
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that is, diligence is the high-way to preferment.
that is, diligence is the highway to preferment.
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and then as diligent in Prayer, as if thou would'st win Heaven, Prov. 22. 29. Seest thou a man diligent in his business, he shall stand before Kings, he shall not stand before mean men:
and then as diligent in Prayer, as if thou Wouldst win Heaven, Curae 22. 29. See thou a man diligent in his business, he shall stand before Kings, he shall not stand before mean men:
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Thy endeavours in thy Calling should be as diligent, as if thou would'st win all the world,
Thy endeavours in thy Calling should be as diligent, as if thou Wouldst win all the world,
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It was good Mr. Dod's saying, He ever liked that Christian that would pray hard and work hard.
It was good Mr. Dod's saying, He ever liked that Christian that would pray hard and work hard.
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And then Diligence, 1 Thes. 4. 11. That ye study [ Gr. as ambitious men for Honour ] to be quiet, and to do your own business,
And then Diligence, 1 Thebes 4. 11. That you study [ Great as ambitious men for Honour ] to be quiet, and to do your own business,
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So the King of Heaven seems to choose to be free of the Company of Husbandmen,
So the King of Heaven seems to choose to be free of the Company of Husbandmen,
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SECT. II. A Second Excellency of the Husbandmans Calling is, That the Holy Ghost brings most Comparisons from it.
SECT. II A Second Excellency of the Husbandman's Calling is, That the Holy Ghost brings most Comparisons from it.
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Most Books in the Scripture full of them.
Most Books in the Scripture full of them.
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Plowing, Planting, feeding, &c. The Husbandman hath scarce a Tool, but it is put into the Canon of holy VVrit.
Plowing, Planting, feeding, etc. The Husbandman hath scarce a Tool, but it is put into the Canon of holy Writ.
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If the Holy Ghost would teach by a Parable, he goes to the Husbandman, Mat. 13. A Sower went forth to sow.
If the Holy Ghost would teach by a Parable, he Goes to the Husbandman, Mathew 13. A Sour went forth to sow.
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If Jesus Christ, would threaten by a Parable, the Husbandman shall be an instance, Luke 20. A certain man let forth his Vineyard to Husbandmen, &c. If the Holy Ghost would Comfort by a Parable, he goes still to the Husbandman, James 5. 7. Be patient therefore, Brethren, to the Coming of the Lord:
If jesus christ, would threaten by a Parable, the Husbandman shall be an instance, Lycia 20. A certain man let forth his Vineyard to Husbandmen, etc. If the Holy Ghost would Comfort by a Parable, he Goes still to the Husbandman, James 5. 7. Be patient Therefore, Brothers, to the Coming of the Lord:
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Behold, the Husbandman waiteth, &c. God in these descending unto us, because we cannot easily ascend unto him,Behold, the Husbandman waits, etc. God in these descending unto us, Because we cannot Easily ascend unto him,
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and making use of this world to instruct us about another.
and making use of this world to instruct us about Another.
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So that every business of the Husbandman, may well be a Sermon to him, seeing God himself hath taken the Text. And this I think is one Design of Parables, not only to bring down heavenly things to our Understandings,
So that every business of the Husbandman, may well be a Sermon to him, seeing God himself hath taken the Text. And this I think is one Design of Parables, not only to bring down heavenly things to our Understandings,
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but to scrue up our Hearts by our sight of things below, and imployment herein, to heavenly thoughts and applications.
but to scrue up our Hearts by our sighed of things below, and employment herein, to heavenly thoughts and applications.
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So that it appears a great honour, that God hath done to Husbandry, to inoculate it so into the Scripture,
So that it appears a great honour, that God hath done to Husbandry, to inoculate it so into the Scripture,
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and to ennoble the same, by applying it so much to heavenly Uses.
and to ennoble the same, by applying it so much to heavenly Uses.
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Yea the Lord himself hath taken the Name of an Husbandman upon him, John 15. 1. I am the true Vine,
Yea the Lord himself hath taken the Name of an Husbandman upon him, John 15. 1. I am the true Vine,
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and my Father is the Husbandman, &c. As the King will be free of some Company,and my Father is the Husbandman, etc. As the King will be free of Some Company,
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and a great honour it is unto them. As King James was free of the Clothworkers Company.
and a great honour it is unto them. As King James was free of the Clothworkers Company.
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K. Charls I. of the Company of Merchant Taylors. K. Charls II. of the Company of Grocers.
K. Charls I. of the Company of Merchant Tailors. K. Charls II of the Company of Grocers.
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so that he who reproaches the poor Husbandman, doth in a sort reflect upon God himself, who will uphold the Company of Husbandmen to the end of the world.
so that he who Reproaches the poor Husbandman, does in a sort reflect upon God himself, who will uphold the Company of Husbandmen to the end of the world.
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and that is much for their Honour, Profit, and Instruction;
and that is much for their Honour, Profit, and Instruction;
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He hath many dayes, and yet but a little time; his business calls him out, and the night calls him in again;
He hath many days, and yet but a little time; his business calls him out, and the night calls him in again;
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SECT. II.
SECT. II
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THe Second Inconvenience of the Husbandmans Calling is, That he hath but little Time for his Soul. His Landlord can get up in a morning,
THe Second Inconvenience of the Husbandman's Calling is, That he hath but little Time for his Soul. His Landlord can get up in a morning,
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and read as long as he will, and then pray as long as he will, and as oft, and meditate as much as he will:
and read as long as he will, and then pray as long as he will, and as oft, and meditate as much as he will:
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But he hath but little time to pray, and less time to read, and least of all to meditate,
But he hath but little time to pray, and less time to read, and least of all to meditate,
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unless it be occasionally among his work.
unless it be occasionally among his work.
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And his Life is divided between labour and rest, and but that he is fully resolved, the main chance shall not be neglected, his soul would be forgotten.
And his Life is divided between labour and rest, and but that he is Fully resolved, the main chance shall not be neglected, his soul would be forgotten.
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And so he is apt to doubt of himself by fits, because it is said, Psalm 1. 2. The Godly mans delight is in the law of the Lord, and in that law he doth meditate day and night.
And so he is apt to doubt of himself by fits, Because it is said, Psalm 1. 2. The Godly men delight is in the law of the Lord, and in that law he does meditate day and night.
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He longs to read such a good Book, but Harvest or Business calls, and he must away, longs to go and confer with his Minister about his poor soul,
He longs to read such a good Book, but Harvest or Business calls, and he must away, longs to go and confer with his Minister about his poor soul,
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but can seldome get leave of his business, either his poor soul, or his poor family must suffer.
but can seldom get leave of his business, either his poor soul, or his poor family must suffer.
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And he finds it very much adoe, to live in this world, and yet provide to live for ever.
And he finds it very much ado, to live in this world, and yet provide to live for ever.
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And how shall the honest Husbandman remedy this matter?
And how shall the honest Husbandman remedy this matter?
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Your Remedy must be this, you must Work the harder, and sleep the less, that you may pray and read the more.
Your Remedy must be this, you must Work the harder, and sleep the less, that you may pray and read the more.
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If the Heathens can produce a Philosopher, that used to work most of the day, that he might be sustained to study most of the night,
If the heathens can produce a Philosopher, that used to work most of the day, that he might be sustained to study most of the night,
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how much more may you that hope for better things than they, punish the body a little as it will bear, to furnish the soul as it hath need? How late and early can you sometimes be at a gainfull market;
how much more may you that hope for better things than they, Punish the body a little as it will bear, to furnish the soul as it hath need? How late and early can you sometime be At a gainful market;
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and is there any market where Grace is sold? Remember still that One thing,
and is there any market where Grace is sold? remember still that One thing,
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and only that one thing is Needful in comparison, Luke 10. 42. And then, be sure the little time you can spend for your souls, improve it well.
and only that one thing is Needful in comparison, Lycia 10. 42. And then, be sure the little time you can spend for your Souls, improve it well.
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The shorter you must be at prayer, see you be the more serious. They who can do little, had need to do it well.
The shorter you must be At prayer, see you be the more serious. They who can do little, had need to do it well.
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And then you may be assured, that as the Lord blesseth your short Commons and thin meals, to as much health and strength of body,
And then you may be assured, that as the Lord Blesses your short Commons and thin meals, to as much health and strength of body,
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as they who have their plenteous variety, so will the same God bless to you your pulse and water, your few,
as they who have their plenteous variety, so will the same God bless to you your pulse and water, your few,
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but lively duties to feed your souls, as if you had larger opportunities.
but lively duties to feed your Souls, as if you had larger opportunities.
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It is better to have a little communion with God, and hunger for more, than to have larger time, and lesser appetite.
It is better to have a little communion with God, and hunger for more, than to have larger time, and lesser appetite.
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And indeed it is our Safety, as well as Duty, to be some way well imployed For he that is out of a Calling, is under the Devils Temptation, and from under Gods Protection. If our Mother Eve had been as busie as our Father Adam, Satan had not so easily intrapped her in his temptation.
And indeed it is our Safety, as well as Duty, to be Some Way well employed For he that is out of a Calling, is under the Devils Temptation, and from under God's Protection. If our Mother Eve had been as busy as our Father Adam, Satan had not so Easily entrapped her in his temptation.
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As the Servant, that steals out of his Masters business, if he come in harms way, he hath the amends in his own hands;
As the Servant, that steals out of his Masters business, if he come in harms Way, he hath the amends in his own hands;
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If ought befall him in his Calling, his Master will regard and help him.
If ought befall him in his Calling, his Master will regard and help him.
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So if ought befall thee in thy Calling, God will bear thee out and bear thee up;
So if ought befall thee in thy Calling, God will bear thee out and bear thee up;
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But when evil befalls thee in no Calling, God is not bound to see to thee or provide for thee.
But when evil befalls thee in no Calling, God is not bound to see to thee or provide for thee.
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Tertu• … ian speaks of a Christian, who going to a Stage-Play was possest by the Devil, who being askt,Tertu• … Jan speaks of a Christian, who going to a Stage-Play was possessed by the devil, who being asked,
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how he durst possess a Christian, who was set apart for God; answered thus, I found her in My place.
how he durst possess a Christian, who was Set apart for God; answered thus, I found her in My place.
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And besides all this, the Apostle layes down a golden rule 2 Thes. 3. 10. If any will not work,
And beside all this, the Apostle lays down a golden Rule 2 Thebes 3. 10. If any will not work,
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neither shall be e• … t. neither shall be e• … tO.
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God may justly say, Look to your selves, you live under no promise or protection of mine.
God may justly say, Look to your selves, you live under no promise or protection of mine.
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SECT. II.
SECT. II
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And first observe hence, That every man should have a Calling. It is a dangerous condition to be destitute of a Calling.
And First observe hence, That every man should have a Calling. It is a dangerous condition to be destitute of a Calling.
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If any man might have claimed freedome from imployment, sure our father Adam might.
If any man might have claimed freedom from employment, sure our father Adam might.
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For his Descent and Blood, He was, saith the Evangelist (Luke 3. last) the Son of God; For his Quality, He was, saith the Psalmist (Ps. 8. 5.) but little lower than the Angels,
For his Descent and Blood, He was, Says the Evangelist (Lycia 3. last) the Son of God; For his Quality, He was, Says the Psalmist (Ps. 8. 5.) but little lower than the Angels,
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and crowned with glory and honour: and crowned with glory and honour:
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you Parents, get your Children into Christs School, and into honest Callings, and then leave them to God; whether ye be rich or poor, cast imployments for them, most sutable for their Outward, most safe for their Inward Man. When Adam had but two Sons, Cain and Abel, they had each a Calling;
you Parents, get your Children into Christ School, and into honest Callings, and then leave them to God; whither you be rich or poor, cast employments for them, most suitable for their Outward, most safe for their Inward Man. When Adam had but two Sons, Cain and Abel, they had each a Calling;
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Receive then a word of Exhortation hence, O all Parents and Children that would go to Heaven;
Receive then a word of Exhortation hence, Oh all Parents and Children that would go to Heaven;
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and he that did not his Masters will, shall go to hell as well as he that crost it.
and he that did not his Masters will, shall go to hell as well as he that crossed it.
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or glorifie them in Heaven, that never considered to glorifie him on Earth? They then shall know that unprofitable Servants and Prodigals shall be packt together,
or Glorify them in Heaven, that never considered to Glorify him on Earth? They then shall know that unprofitable Servants and Prodigals shall be packed together,
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and Eve that such Daughters should proceed from them? How would Abraham and Sarah be asham'd of them? How will God and Christ be asham'd to own them,
and Eve that such Daughters should proceed from them? How would Abraham and Sarah be ashamed of them? How will God and christ be ashamed to own them,
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Item, spent all one day in hunting, all the next in drinking, &c. How would Adam admire that such Sons,Item, spent all one day in hunting, all the next in drinking, etc. How would Adam admire that such Sons,
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and three hours more at Night in unpasting and undressing again.
and three hours more At Night in unpasting and undressing again.
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refuse not to obey Reason, you that scorn 〈 ◊ 〉 submit to Religion. Can you imagine that such noble Souls were given you for such worthless lives? will such accounts as these pass before the Judge of Heaven and Earth? Item †, Spent each day from five of the Clock in the Morning to Three afternoon, in dressing, painting and perfuming,
refuse not to obey Reason, you that scorn 〈 ◊ 〉 submit to Religion. Can you imagine that such noble Souls were given you for such worthless lives? will such accounts as these pass before the Judge of Heaven and Earth? Item †, Spent each day from five of the Clock in the Morning to Three afternoon, in dressing, painting and perfuming,
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Alass Sirs, what do you think on, if indeed you dare think of any thing unseen? If you would not be Brutes, and love not to be Saints, refuse not to be Men and Women;
Alas Sirs, what do you think on, if indeed you Dare think of any thing unseen? If you would not be Brutus's, and love not to be Saints, refuse not to be Men and Women;
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that bestow the one half of the day to deck their bodyes, and the other half to defile their souls.
that bestow the one half of the day to deck their bodies, and the other half to defile their Souls.
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For his Estate (ver. 6.) Thou didst put all things under his feet, all sheep and oxen,
For his Estate (ver. 6.) Thou didst put all things under his feet, all sheep and oxen,
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and the Breast of the field; He was high Steward over all the Earth, and all therein:and the Breast of the field; He was high Steward over all the Earth, and all therein:
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For his Knowledge, Wisdome and Parts, beyond all his Posterity, the second Adam only excepted, put all their abilities together:
For his Knowledge, Wisdom and Parts, beyond all his Posterity, the second Adam only excepted, put all their abilities together:
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And for his Grace and Holiness, He had the Image of God fairly graven upon him:
And for his Grace and Holiness, He had the Image of God fairly graved upon him:
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And yet all these could obtain no Writ of case for this great-man, from an imployment.
And yet all these could obtain no Writ of case for this great-man, from an employment.
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Paradise served not only to feed his senses, but to exercise his hands. If happiness had consisted in doing nothing, Man had not been imployed.Paradise served not only to feed his Senses, but to exercise his hands. If happiness had consisted in doing nothing, Man had not been employed.
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All his delights could not have made him happy in an idle life; Man therefore is no sooner made than he is set to work;
All his delights could not have made him happy in an idle life; Man Therefore is no sooner made than he is Set to work;
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neither Greatness, nor Perfection can priviledge a folded hand .
neither Greatness, nor Perfection can privilege a folded hand.
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Let no man then imagine, that he can be excused in idleness, or in an insignificant Kind of life by his Desoent, Quality, Estate, Parts or Graces. When God Almighty had but one Child in the world, he bestowed him in a Calling.
Let no man then imagine, that he can be excused in idleness, or in an insignificant Kind of life by his Desoent, Quality, Estate, Parts or Graces. When God Almighty had but one Child in the world, he bestowed him in a Calling.
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The Angels themselves must have a Calling, They are ministring Spirits; yea our Lord Jesus himself,
The Angels themselves must have a Calling, They Are ministering Spirits; yea our Lord jesus himself,
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though the fulness of the Godhead dwelt in him bodily, yet it is most probable, he was conversant in some imployment,
though the fullness of the Godhead dwelled in him bodily, yet it is most probable, he was conversant in Some employment,
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until he entred upon the exercise of his Ministry.
until he entered upon the exercise of his Ministry.
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A man may be said to be without a Calling, when he wants good imployment to fill up his time.
A man may be said to be without a Calling, when he Wants good employment to fill up his time.
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No man hath one hour to spare in all his life, but should be spent either in doing or receiving Good;
No man hath one hour to spare in all his life, but should be spent either in doing or receiving Good;
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And therefore when Recreation is used for Pass-time, it loses the true end of it.
And Therefore when Recreation is used for Pass-time, it loses the true end of it.
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Sure I am, we are commanded in the Scripture to Redeem time, but no where to pass it away:
Sure I am, we Are commanded in the Scripture to redeem time, but no where to pass it away:
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In this sense it is a singular happiness that is mentioned of the Old man, that Filleth his dayes.
In this sense it is a singular happiness that is mentioned of the Old man, that Fills his days.
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And in general, when a man brings no good or profit to the Church or Commonwealth, That's one of no Calling.
And in general, when a man brings no good or profit to the Church or Commonwealth, That's one of no Calling.
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For every man should be of some use in the Body Politick, as well as in the Body Mystical, or else he is but an Artificial member, a meer wooden legg.
For every man should be of Some use in the Body Politic, as well as in the Body Mystical, or Else he is but an Artificial member, a mere wooden leg.
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Though we are Of another world, yet we are In this world at present, and we must see that it lose nothing by us:
Though we Are Of Another world, yet we Are In this world At present, and we must see that it loose nothing by us:
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As we are the better for it, and have our subsistence out of it, so we must make a conscience, that it be the better for us,
As we Are the better for it, and have our subsistence out of it, so we must make a conscience, that it be the better for us,
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though Cain was born to more Land than any man ever since, yet he had an imployment, Gen. 4. 2. Abel was a Keeper of the Sheep,
though Cain was born to more Land than any man ever since, yet he had an employment, Gen. 4. 2. Abel was a Keeper of the Sheep,
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and be propped up by us.
and be propped up by us.
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And then he that hath no imployment, liv• … out of Gods protection;
And then he that hath no employment, liv• … out of God's protection;
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Sometimes non vacat is as good a remedy against a temptation, as non licet, I have no Liesure will cut the tempter off,
Sometime non vacat is as good a remedy against a temptation, as non licet, I have no Liesure will Cut the tempter off,
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as well as I have no Leave. The flying Fowl is seldom smitten, but the sitting;
as well as I have no Leave. The flying Fowl is seldom smitten, but the sitting;
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and the busie man escapes many a snare; 1 Tim. 5.13. And not only idle, but tatlers also, and busie bodies, &c. Its a rare thing to be idle and no worse;
and the busy man escapes many a snare; 1 Tim. 5.13. And not only idle, but Tattlers also, and busy bodies, etc. Its a rare thing to be idle and no Worse;
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An idle hand hath usually a busie tongue, and those that do not what they ought, use to speak what they ought not.
an idle hand hath usually a busy tongue, and those that do not what they ought, use to speak what they ought not.
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Let this Note stand to convince all idle and useless persons, cyphers that stand for nothing,
Let this Note stand to convince all idle and useless Persons, ciphers that stand for nothing,
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but to eat, and talk, and dress, and laugh, and dye:
but to eat, and talk, and dress, and laugh, and die:
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that never spend a drop of sweat, unless to pursue their pleasures, nor a considering thought, unless to provide for them;
that never spend a drop of sweat, unless to pursue their pleasures, nor a considering Thought, unless to provide for them;
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This in General, Our Father Adam iu Innocency had a Calling, and let every one that descends from him, write after him.
This in General, Our Father Adam ju Innocency had a Calling, and let every one that descends from him, write After him.
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ont of imployment, and then you are tinder for every spark; and if you be not fit for Earth, you are not fit for Heaven.
Onto of employment, and then you Are tinder for every spark; and if you be not fit for Earth, you Are not fit for Heaven.
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Idleness is sweet, but the bread of idleness hath no tast; Think not that your Priviledge, which is your Punishment. Alass!
Idleness is sweet, but the bred of idleness hath no taste; Think not that your Privilege, which is your Punishment. Alas!
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but Cain was a Tiller of the Ground. And then ye Children, be willing, and earnest for honest Callings.but Cain was a Tiller of the Ground. And then you Children, be willing, and earnest for honest Callings.
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and why? because, said they, thou hast not brought us into a land flowing with milk and honey,
and why? Because, said they, thou hast not brought us into a land flowing with milk and honey,
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Hence this sin is call'd Rebellion, Num. 16. 14. with 17. 10. There God calls them Rebels;
Hence this since is called Rebellion, Num. 16. 14. with 17. 10. There God calls them Rebels;
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Against his Soveraignty, as if he rul• … d not things well, or knew not what to do with his own.
Against his Sovereignty, as if he rul• … worser not things well, or knew not what to do with his own.
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It strikes at the Soveraignty, Wisdome, Power and Love of God, at one blow.
It strikes At the Sovereignty, Wisdom, Power and Love of God, At one blow.
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and this prayer will procure patience, and help against Discontent. 3. Consideration; of the Evil and Folly of this Sin:
and this prayer will procure patience, and help against Discontent. 3. Consideration; of the Evil and Folly of this since:
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Preservatives against this Temptation to Discontent are, Discretion, Supplication, and Consrderation. 1. Discretion. Most of your vexations are the effect and consequence of your indiscretion;Preservatives against this Temptation to Discontent Are, Discretion, Supplication, and Consrderation. 1. Discretion. Most of your vexations Are the Effect and consequence of your indiscretion;
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And then beg a mortified heart to all that is in the world. When the heart is dead to the world, worldly troubles do not trouble him.
And then beg a mortified heart to all that is in the world. When the heart is dead to the world, worldly Troubles do not trouble him.
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If I may have but bread to eat, and rayment to put on, it's fair for such a one as I.
If I may have but bred to eat, and raiment to put on, it's fair for such a one as I.
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Any thing that's abated of Hell is meer courtesie:
Any thing that's abated of Hell is mere courtesy:
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Here's a poor house, course fare, hard lodging, unkind usage; but 'tis good enough for me:
Here's a poor house, course fare, hard lodging, unkind usage; but it's good enough for me:
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Beg an humble heart of God: The humble man is seldome discontent; he thinks the least of mercies, is good enough for the chief of sinners.
Beg an humble heart of God: The humble man is seldom discontent; he thinks the least of Mercies, is good enough for the chief of Sinners.
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He that prayes against Discontent, binds himself to watch and strive against it, or else his prayers are sin.
He that prays against Discontent, binds himself to watch and strive against it, or Else his Prayers Are since.
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2. Supplication. Beg of God a meek and quiet Spirit, which is of so great price in the fight of God; and watch after your Prayers, not only how the Lord answers, but how you endeavour:
2. Supplication. Beg of God a meek and quiet Spirit, which is of so great price in the fight of God; and watch After your Prayers, not only how the Lord answers, but how you endeavour:
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A little wisdom would prevent a great deal of Discontent.
A little Wisdom would prevent a great deal of Discontent.
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but how few are they that spend a day or an hour in directing them with wise counsel, whereby they may live well here, and better hereafter.
but how few Are they that spend a day or an hour in directing them with wise counsel, whereby they may live well Here, and better hereafter.
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before they lanch out into this sea of worldly troubles: They send them away with Portions and Estates;
before they launch out into this sea of worldly Troubles: They send them away with Portions and Estates;
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And Parents are too blame herein, that do not fill their children with advise, and all kind of wisdome,
And Parents Are too blame herein, that do not fill their children with Advice, and all kind of Wisdom,
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And especially, young House-holders, that have leapt into that condition hand over head, erre herein; The rashness of their youth, layes up for the discontents of their old age.
And especially, young Householders, that have leapt into that condition hand over head, err herein; The rashness of their youth, lays up for the discontents of their old age.
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and then fumes and roars like a wild Bull in a net, all the house cannot hold him.
and then fumes and roars like a wild Bull in a net, all the house cannot hold him.
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and so layes in little fuel for discontent, whereas the foolish man by his rashness leaps into troubles and straits,
and so lays in little fuel for discontent, whereas the foolish man by his rashness leaps into Troubles and straits,
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hence many of your straits come; had you ordered business wisely, you had never been in them;
hence many of your straits come; had you ordered business wisely, you had never been in them;
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hence many of your losses, many trespasses, and the vexations from them have flowed;
hence many of your losses, many Trespasses, and the vexations from them have flowed;
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SECT. II.
SECT. II
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II. The Second Temptation of the Husbandman is, Discontent. He hath divers crosses, and these provoke him to murmure against God. He hath but narrow comforts of this life,
II The Second Temptation of the Husbandman is, Discontent. He hath diverse Crosses, and these provoke him to murmur against God. He hath but narrow comforts of this life,
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and this occasions some grudgings at his own Condition. His shoe pinches him, and he cannot hide it.
and this occasions Some grudgings At his own Condition. His shoe pinches him, and he cannot hide it.
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Unless he be Master of much Grace, he frets, he fumes, he thinks the world is unequally divided;
Unless he be Master of much Grace, he frets, he fumes, he thinks the world is unequally divided;
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he takes himself something neglected, and injured. His house is ready to fall, his children want cloaths, his rent day is near, and his money far off;
he Takes himself something neglected, and injured. His house is ready to fallen, his children want clothes, his rend day is near, and his money Far off;
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and therefore you must study to be wise, Psal. 112. 5. A good man guides his affairs with discretion, and so comes to be able to shew favour and lend. A wise man discerneth time and judgement, orders things in their season,
and Therefore you must study to be wise, Psalm 112. 5. A good man guides his affairs with discretion, and so comes to be able to show favour and lend. A wise man discerneth time and judgement, order things in their season,
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O beg such an heart, that God may do what he will with thee, That his will may be done;
O beg such an heart, that God may do what he will with thee, That his will may be done;
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so as to be distempered by it. When they strip dead men, they struggle not; you may take all, they trouble not at it.
so as to be distempered by it. When they strip dead men, they struggle not; you may take all, they trouble not At it.
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when crosses, straits and troubles come upon him, why, they return to God, saying, yonder man is dead already to the world, his heart is crucified to it, he feels nothing,
when Crosses, straits and Troubles come upon him, why, they return to God, saying, yonder man is dead already to the world, his heart is Crucified to it, he feels nothing,
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his comforts are discomforts, his things are nothings, and thus he grudges because he is not satisfied;
his comforts Are discomforts, his things Are nothings, and thus he grudges Because he is not satisfied;
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When the Souldiers saw Christ our Lord was dead, they would not break his bones. He that's dead to the world, will save his bones whole:
When the Soldiers saw christ our Lord was dead, they would not break his bones. He that's dead to the world, will save his bones Whole:
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God himself can hardly please him. The Lord hath helped him in forty things, but he is in a strait again, and now that is forgotten.God himself can hardly please him. The Lord hath helped him in forty things, but he is in a strait again, and now that is forgotten.
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God takes no care of poor men, his Lot is worse than every ones;God Takes no care of poor men, his Lot is Worse than every ones;
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never man had such a life, would he were in his grave, he should then be quiet;
never man had such a life, would he were in his grave, he should then be quiet;
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and thus poor man he thinks he hath reason on his side, and that he hath cause to be angry.
and thus poor man he thinks he hath reason on his side, and that he hath cause to be angry.
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And then, the injuries, calu• … ies and trespasses he meets with from his unjust neighbours, these grate again upon his angry humour, and inflame him again; never man had such neighbours;
And then, the injuries, calu• … ies and Trespasses he meets with from his unjust neighbours, these grate again upon his angry humour, and inflame him again; never man had such neighbours;
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one trespasses on him on this side, another sues him for trespass on the other side.
one Trespasses on him on this side, Another sues him for trespass on the other side.
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A Thief goes away with a sheep or an horse this way, the Fowls and Mice they purloine away his corn another way.
A Thief Goes away with a sheep or an horse this Way, the Fowls and Mice they purloin away his corn Another Way.
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His Landlord exacts upon him, every one wrongs him, and he must be a Stock or a Stoick that were insensible.
His Landlord exacts upon him, every one wrongs him, and he must be a Stock or a Stoic that were insensible.
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But these things meeting with a weak Christian, weary with labour, tempt him sometimes to say, My soul is weary of my life — I will speak in the bitterness of my soul, Job 10. 1. and alas!
But these things meeting with a weak Christian, weary with labour, tempt him sometime to say, My soul is weary of my life — I will speak in the bitterness of my soul, Job 10. 1. and alas!
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so he does, if Grace prevent not:
so he does, if Grace prevent not:
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his wife she is chidden, his children beaten, his servants turned out of doors, his neighbours reviled;
his wife she is chidden, his children beaten, his Servants turned out of doors, his neighbours reviled;
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and then after all he 〈 ◊ 〉 at himself, grieves and mourns for his folly,
and then After all he 〈 ◊ 〉 At himself, grieves and mourns for his folly,
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and opening his eyes, sees Gods hand in all, and blesseth the Name of the Lord.
and opening his eyes, sees God's hand in all, and Blesses the Name of the Lord.
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Nay, it, procures much Evil, disheartens thy Wife, discontents thy Family, distempers thy self, and wounds thy soul and grieves away the Good Spirit of God, and all to no purpose, O consider of these thing• …, and never be discontent again.
Nay, it, procures much Evil, disheartens thy Wife, discontents thy Family, distempers thy self, and wounds thy soul and grieves away the Good Spirit of God, and all to no purpose, Oh Consider of these thing• …, and never be discontent again.
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What folly is this, for a man to fret, and stamp, and play the Bedlam, an hour or two to no purpose 〈 ◊ 〉 matters nothing at all the better.
What folly is this, for a man to fret, and stamp, and play the Bedlam, an hour or two to no purpose 〈 ◊ 〉 matters nothing At all the better.
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I report me to your experience, whether ever your Discontent did mend the matter? From the chie• … Evil (Sin,) no good can come.
I report me to your experience, whither ever your Discontent did mend the matter? From the chie• … Evil (since,) not good can come.
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And here's the evil of it. And the Folly also of Discontent is manifest; for it produces no good, and procures much evil: No good comes of it;
And here's the evil of it. And the Folly also of Discontent is manifest; for it produces no good, and procures much evil: No good comes of it;
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How doth this grieve Love it self, that is ordering every thing for thy Good, and thou cryest, All these things work against me.
How does this grieve Love it self, that is ordering every thing for thy Good, and thou Christ, All these things work against me.
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Nay, sayes the discontented man, Things falls out with me to the worst, spite it self could not order worse for me, such unexpected, such intollerable troubles and vexations.
Nay, Says the discontented man, Things falls out with me to the worst, spite it self could not order Worse for me, such unexpected, such intolerable Troubles and vexations.
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and I do it with my whole heart and soul.
and I do it with my Whole heart and soul.
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as if he should say I am glad in my heart, when I can have a fit opportunity to do you good,
as if he should say I am glad in my heart, when I can have a fit opportunity to do you good,
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and will plant you in this land assuredly, with my whole heart, and with my whole soul: and will plant you in this land assuredly, with my Whole heart, and with my Whole soul:
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And why will • … e be displeased at his proceedings towards you? Hear what he saith, Jer. 32. 47. I will rejoyce over you to do you good,
And why will • … e be displeased At his proceedings towards you? Hear what he Says, Jer. 32. 47. I will rejoice over you to do you good,
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as God is of each of you that belong to him.
as God is of each of you that belong to him.
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No Father can be so carefull of the good of his Child, or Husband of his Wives happiness,
No Father can be so careful of the good of his Child, or Husband of his Wives happiness,
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And then it strikes at the love of God.
And then it strikes At the love of God.
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as though his hand were shortned, or his car heavy? Sure he that helps Kings, can help Husbandmen in their need.
as though his hand were shortened, or his car heavy? Sure he that helps Kings, can help Husbandmen in their need.
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How oft hath he helped thee at a dead lift, when the Lease was to tak• …, • … hy Rent to pay, thy Children to, dispose? And therefore why should you fret or repine at the straits and crosses that do befall you,
How oft hath he helped thee At a dead lift, when the Lease was to tak• …, • … hy Rend to pay, thy Children to, dispose? And Therefore why should you fret or repine At the straits and Crosses that do befall you,
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As if his wayes and his thoughts were like thine and mine.
As if his ways and his thoughts were like thine and mine.
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Can God give flesh? Can he help me in this or that strait? O I am undone, there is no remedy:Can God give Flesh? Can he help me in this or that strait? O I am undone, there is no remedy:
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as if you should say, If God had taken my way, he had hit it. Also this puts a check upon the Power of God:
as if you should say, If God had taken my Way, he had hit it. Also this puts a check upon the Power of God:
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No, sayes the male-content, if things had sorted to my mind, it had been far better than it is;
No, Says the malcontent, if things had sorted to my mind, it had been Far better than it is;
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but even then God was providing a stay for her in her old age.
but even then God was providing a stay for her in her old age.
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His wayes are sometimes dark, but alwayes just; sometimes intricate, but alwayes wise. Naomi thought that she and hers were quite undone:
His ways Are sometime dark, but always just; sometime intricate, but always wise. Naomi Thought that she and hers were quite undone:
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We would abhor to say this of God, but in effect we proclaim it by our Discontent.
We would abhor to say this of God, but in Effect we proclaim it by our Discontent.
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It wounds the Wisdom of God, as if he knew not what to do for us and with us.
It wounds the Wisdom of God, as if he knew not what to do for us and with us.
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Take heed, go on no further in thy complaint; This is Rebellion.
Take heed, go on no further in thy complaint; This is Rebellion.
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my lot is fallen ill, I have neither house nor ground, nor clothes, as are fit for me.
my lot is fallen ill, I have neither house nor ground, nor clothes, as Are fit for me.
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nor given us inheritances of fields and vineyards. Thus thousands in their hearts reproach God, and say, Alas!
nor given us inheritances of fields and vineyards. Thus thousands in their hearts reproach God, and say, Alas!
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The Law hath quite undone me; my heart is rent and torn within me: All the world for one smile of Christ.
The Law hath quite undone me; my heart is rend and torn within me: All the world for one smile of christ.
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plow deeper, sayes God, fetch up these weeds by the roots; now he cryes, An undone sinner;
blow Deeper, Says God, fetch up these weeds by the roots; now he cries, an undone sinner;
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plow me a long furrow here: O Lord, cryes the soul, I can sorrow for my sin, I am broken;
blow me a long furrow Here: Oh Lord, cries the soul, I can sorrow for my since, I am broken;
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1. The Husbandman learns something from his Plowing for Corn. And this teaches him the use of Godly Sorrow, Jer. 4.3. Break up your fallow ground, and sow not among thorns.
1. The Husbandman learns something from his Plowing for Corn. And this Teaches him the use of Godly Sorrow, Jer. 4.3. Break up your fallow ground, and sow not among thorns.
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So that a good Husband hath two Crops in one year, the one keeps his body, the other helps to keep his soul alive. And here,
So that a good Husband hath two Crops in one year, the one keeps his body, the other helps to keep his soul alive. And Here,
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and in the same field one man fills his Barn, and another man fills his Heart:
and in the same field one man fills his Barn, and Another man fills his Heart:
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and d• … ty of man. In the same meal one man feeds his Lusts, and another his Graces;
and d• … ty of man. In the same meal one man feeds his Lustiest, and Another his Graces;
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II. THe Second Book of the Husbandman wherein he may read something of God, is, His Corn. The same word in the Hebrew that is used for an Ear of Corn, signifies also a Word. As if every field of Corn were the Husbandmans Book, every Land or Butt a Leafe, every Sheafe a Verse of praise, every Ear a Word, every Corn of wheat a Letter to express the praise of God,
II THe Second Book of the Husbandman wherein he may read something of God, is, His Corn. The same word in the Hebrew that is used for an Ear of Corn, signifies also a Word. As if every field of Corn were the Husbandman's Book, every Land or Butt a Leaf, every Sheaf a Verse of praise, every Ear a Word, every Corn of wheat a letter to express the praise of God,
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SECT. II.
SECT. II
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What is fallow good for? put in the Plough, sayes God to some spiritual Husbandman, I shall have no Rent hence untill the plough go here;
What is fallow good for? put in the Plough, Says God to Some spiritual Husbandman, I shall have no Rend hence until the plough go Here;
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And such Lessons as these the Husbandman learns from his Corn.
And such Lessons as these the Husbandman learns from his Corn.
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and doth throughly purge his floor, and then gathers his wheat into the garner, and burns the chaff with fire unquenchable.
and does thoroughly purge his floor, and then gathers his wheat into the garner, and burns the chaff with fire unquenchable.
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And usually one time or other, Jesus Christ comes with his fan in his hand,
And usually one time or other, jesus christ comes with his fan in his hand,
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This temptation made Peter the healthier, and the better while he lived: and you may observe his future courage, made signal amends for his former cowardize.
This temptation made Peter the healthier, and the better while he lived: and you may observe his future courage, made signal amends for his former cowardice.
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and so the sharper the tryal is, the purer it leaves them that are upright in heart.
and so the sharper the trial is, the Purer it leaves them that Are upright in heart.
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and there was much chaff in him. But the stronger is the wind, the cleaner is the corn;
and there was much chaff in him. But the Stronger is the wind, the cleaner is the corn;
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There appeared a fair show on the floor, but it was wheat and chaff together; and upon the winnowing of Peter, his faith and courage went into a little room,
There appeared a fair show on the floor, but it was wheat and chaff together; and upon the winnowing of Peter, his faith and courage went into a little room,
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When they are tryed, the grace will be found but little, and the sin great. As in that case of Peter above.
When they Are tried, the grace will be found but little, and the since great. As in that case of Peter above.
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Yea, in the hearts of Gods own people there is a great heap, but it's grace and sin together.
Yea, in the hearts of God's own people there is a great heap, but it's grace and since together.
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not a tare that must come there.
not a tear that must come there.
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the greater half was chaff, too light for the tryal, and they are blown away. O Sirs, God will have clean wheat for Heaven;
the greater half was chaff, too Light for the trial, and they Are blown away. O Sirs, God will have clean wheat for Heaven;
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Then God suffers Satan to raise a wind of persecution, and that doth so sift and fan them, that they prove but few, that are faithful to the death:
Then God suffers Satan to raise a wind of persecution, and that does so sift and fan them, that they prove but few, that Are faithful to the death:
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and leaves the corn in a little room. Just so the number of religious persons looks great sometimes.
and leaves the corn in a little room. Just so the number of religious Persons looks great sometime.
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What, an heap of grain seems to lie in the Barn? but when a strong wind comes, it parts it,
What, an heap of grain seems to lie in the Barn? but when a strong wind comes, it parts it,
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6. The Sixth Lesson the Husbandman learns from his Corn, is, From the Winnowing it; And therefore he learns the reason of temptation, Luk. 22.31. Simon, Simon, Behold Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat.
6. The Sixth lesson the Husbandman learns from his Corn, is, From the Winnowing it; And Therefore he learns the reason of temptation, Luk. 22.31. Simon, Simon, Behold Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat.
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How many work-men hath God tired out upon thy heart? Repent betimes, lest thou be thresht for ever.
How many workmen hath God tired out upon thy heart? repent betimes, lest thou be threshed for ever.
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An hard heart will not be cured with a little labour.
an hard heart will not be cured with a little labour.
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It is time to thresh her. Let him alone when & how long to thresh his corn.It is time to thresh her. Let him alone when & how long to thresh his corn.
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And God knows when it's time to thresh thee, and how many strokes to give, Jer. 51.33. The Daughter of Babylon is like a threshing floor:
And God knows when it's time to thresh thee, and how many Strokes to give, Jer. 51.33. The Daughter of Babylon is like a threshing floor:
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Fly not in his face like the chaffe, but fall down at his feet like the good corn, Isa. 10.5. O Assyrian, the Rod of mine anger, and the staffe in their hand is my indignation.
Fly not in his face like the chaff, but fallen down At his feet like the good corn, Isaiah 10.5. Oh assyrian, the Rod of mine anger, and the staff in their hand is my Indignation.
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Believe every creature that afflicts thee, to be Gods flaile; and answer his designs therein.
Believe every creature that afflicts thee, to be God's flail; and answer his designs therein.
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and the most precious Saints are oftentimes hid, till they be bruised by the Cross of Christ.
and the most precious Saints Are oftentimes hid, till they be Bruised by the Cross of christ.
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then they diffuse it, and all the room perceive their odour:
then they diffuse it, and all the room perceive their odour:
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How mellow and sweet doth a fit of sickness, the loss of a child, or a prison make the soul, to whom it is blessed? The sweetest Spices enjoy their own sweetness, till they be bruised;
How mellow and sweet does a fit of sickness, the loss of a child, or a prison make the soul, to whom it is blessed? The Sweetest Spices enjoy their own sweetness, till they be Bruised;
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and then O the faith, the humility, the patience, the goodness that appears, even where little was dream't of before!
and then Oh the faith, the humility, the patience, the Goodness that appears, even where little was dreamt of before!
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At length, that Grace that lay hid in the husk, comes forth;
At length, that Grace that lay hid in the husk, comes forth;
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and when the heart is tough, he is inforced to lay on the more and greater blows, Isa. 21.10. O my threshing, and the corn of my floore.
and when the heart is tough, he is enforced to lay on the more and greater blows, Isaiah 21.10. Oh my threshing, and the corn of my floor.
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How weak are we in faith, till God thresh us by some disaster or other? God's flaile comes and cryes, Come forth thou grain of Faith!
How weak Are we in faith, till God thresh us by Some disaster or other? God's flail comes and cries, Come forth thou grain of Faith!
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but the flaile of Affliction beats it out, makes it sensible, and lively.
but the flail of Affliction beats it out, makes it sensible, and lively.
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though this work be painful, yet it is needfull: Threshing must be had. Grace is in the husk, while prosperity lasts, appears little, works little, is little:
though this work be painful, yet it is needful: Threshing must be had. Grace is in the husk, while Prosperity lasts, appears little, works little, is little:
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And this teaches him the necessity of affliction. He sees that Corn in the Eare will do him no good, it must be beaten out by the Flaile;
And this Teaches him the necessity of affliction. He sees that Corn in the Ear will do him no good, it must be beaten out by the Flail;
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5. The Fifth Lesson the Husbandman learns from his Corn, is, From the Threshing of his Corn.
5. The Fifth lesson the Husbandman learns from his Corn, is, From the Threshing of his Corn.
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but out ye shall never go again.
but out you shall never go again.
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haste home my Children unto me. And at last, welcome O Sons of God, you have been long in coming in,
haste home my Children unto me. And At last, welcome Oh Sons of God, you have been long in coming in,
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And Christ longs till thou be in heaven. He is not compleat without thee, John 17.24. Father, I will that they whom thou hast given me, be with me, where I am:
And christ longs till thou be in heaven. He is not complete without thee, John 17.24. Father, I will that they whom thou hast given me, be with me, where I am:
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as the Husbandman hurries in his corn, when he sees danger of the rain. Thou long'st till thy corn be in the barn;
as the Husbandman hurries in his corn, when he sees danger of the rain. Thou longest till thy corn be in the barn;
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And if he see a storm coming, he will make some haste to secure him before it falls;
And if he see a storm coming, he will make Some haste to secure him before it falls;
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but will house him in heaven above, and will bring him into his grave in a full age, like as a shock of Corn cometh in in his season.
but will house him in heaven above, and will bring him into his grave in a full age, like as a shock of Corn comes in in his season.
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And from the In-gathering of his corn he learns this Lesson, That when his Soul is ripe and ready, God will leave him no longer in the field below,
And from the Ingathering of his corn he learns this lesson, That when his Soul is ripe and ready, God will leave him no longer in the field below,
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then will not, cannot, must not spare them one drop of Oyl, to save their souls, Mat. 25.9.
then will not, cannot, must not spare them one drop of Oil, to save their Souls, Mathew 25.9.
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They who would now spare a drop of their hearts blood to save their Relations;
They who would now spare a drop of their hearts blood to save their Relations;
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the Godly Father shall not spare the Ungodly Child, one drop of Oyl; nor the religious wife, to the graceless husband.
the Godly Father shall not spare the Ungodly Child, one drop of Oil; nor the religious wife, to the graceless husband.
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but O what millions of Beggars will there be at that great harvest, crying, Give us of your Oyl? but they shall have nothing:
but Oh what millions of Beggars will there be At that great harvest, crying, Give us of your Oil? but they shall have nothing:
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Here, the idle poor glean at harvest, and get something;
Here, the idle poor glean At harvest, and get something;
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The idle hand shall have an empty Barn; he shall beg and have nothing, when harvest comes.
The idle hand shall have an empty Barn; he shall beg and have nothing, when harvest comes.
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but grace and glory pay him home. The Sluggard, Prov. 20.4. will not plow by reason of cold, therefore shall he beg in harvest, and have nothing.
but grace and glory pay him home. The Sluggard, Curae 20.4. will not blow by reason of cold, Therefore shall he beg in harvest, and have nothing.
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Drudging at the harrow, that's sharp; but sweeping down the wheat, that's sweet. Prayers and tears he finds to cost him dear:
Drudging At the harrow, that's sharp; but sweeping down the wheat, that's sweet. Prayers and tears he finds to cost him dear:
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and make him merry once in the year, and he hath a spiritual faith, to believe his pains for Heaven, will bring much greater, surer and sweeter gains.
and make him merry once in the year, and he hath a spiritual faith, to believe his pains for Heaven, will bring much greater, Surer and Sweeten gains.
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He hath a natural faith to believe his pains for the Earth will pay his charge,
He hath a natural faith to believe his pains for the Earth will pay his charge,
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yet will quit the cost at the long run.
yet will quit the cost At the long run.
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And he learns by this, that his fasting and prayers, and self-denial, though sharp and difficult,
And he learns by this, that his fasting and Prayers, and self-denial, though sharp and difficult,
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He went forth weeping, bearing precious Seed, Psal. 126. ult. But now he comes again rejoycing, bringing his sheaves with him. He went forth weeping, bearing precious Seed, Psalm 126. ult. But now he comes again rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him.
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The Vallies are covered with corn, they shout for joy, they also sing, they make the Husbandman to sing.
The Valleys Are covered with corn, they shout for joy, they also sing, they make the Husbandman to sing.
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What pains had he in sowing? how did he sweat at plow, but now he is richly paid.
What pains had he in sowing? how did he sweat At blow, but now he is richly paid.
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And then shall true Holiness be richly rewarded, which also the Husbandman hath occasion to think of in his harvest.
And then shall true Holiness be richly rewarded, which also the Husbandman hath occasion to think of in his harvest.
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there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
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a bundle of proud creatures, a bundle of worldly creatures, a bundle of wanton wretches, and cast into hell fire:
a bundle of proud creatures, a bundle of worldly creatures, a bundle of wanton wretches, and cast into hell fire:
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and had their part in the showers above, and fatness beneath with the corn it self, shall be gathered into bundles;
and had their part in the showers above, and fatness beneath with the corn it self, shall be gathered into bundles;
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What a brave sight will it be, to see the Angels reaping? And then those hypocrites, that have grown in Gods field with the corn,
What a brave sighed will it be, to see the Angels reaping? And then those Hypocrites, that have grown in God's field with the corn,
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Put ye in the sickle, for the harvest is ripe, come, get you down, for the Press is full, for their wickedness is great. Put you in the fickle, for the harvest is ripe, come, get you down, for the Press is full, for their wickedness is great.
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then he calls to his Angels, as Joel 3.13.
then he calls to his Angels, as Joel 3.13.
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And so, when the holy and wise God sees his Elect ripe for glory, and the Reprobates for ruine;
And so, when the holy and wise God sees his Elect ripe for glory, and the Reprobates for ruin;
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The weeds that have escaped till then, go down, and are bundled toge• … hrr, and cast away.
The weeds that have escaped till then, go down, and Are bundled toge• … hrr, and cast away.
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Now when the Husbandman sees his field is ripe, then he puts in his sickle, sets in his reapers, and down it goes:
Now when the Husbandman sees his field is ripe, then he puts in his fickle, sets in his reapers, and down it Goes:
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so that now the fields are white to the harvest, and I doubt if it grow longer, it will grow worse every day then other.
so that now the fields Are white to the harvest, and I doubt if it grow longer, it will grow Worse every day then other.
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Beloved, the world hath grown a long while; it hath grown longer than the Old world by two thousand years;
beloved, the world hath grown a long while; it hath grown longer than the Old world by two thousand Years;
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And this effectually minds him of the End of the world, Mat. 13.39. The Harvest is the end of the World, and the Reapers are the Angels.
And this effectually minds him of the End of the world, Mathew 13.39. The Harvest is the end of the World, and the Reapers Are the Angels.
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4. The Fourth Lesson that the Husbandman may learn from his Corn, is from the Reaping and In-gathering of it.
4. The Fourth lesson that the Husbandman may Learn from his Corn, is from the Reaping and Ingathering of it.
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How dreadful then will the whole appearance be at that great day?
How dreadful then will the Whole appearance be At that great day?
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than fifty or threescore thousand come up, at the spring of the Resurrection in this one Church Yard.
than fifty or threescore thousand come up, At the spring of the Resurrection in this one Church Yard.
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How many thousands of men and women, shall spring up then out of this one Church Yard? You shall see no less, I believe,
How many thousands of men and women, shall spring up then out of this one Church Yard? You shall see no less, I believe,
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He can effect one Resurrection at last, that causes a Resurrection in my field every year.
He can Effect one Resurrection At last, that Causes a Resurrection in my field every year.
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yet I shall rise again in honour. He that raises up my corn, can raise up me.
yet I shall rise again in honour. He that raises up my corn, can raise up me.
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what though I dye, consume and perish to the eye of sen• …, yet though worms destroy this body, in my flesh shall I see God, and though I live and dye in dishonour,
what though I die, consume and perish to the eye of sen• …, yet though worms destroy this body, in my Flesh shall I see God, and though I live and die in dishonour,
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It is to be sown deeper, because it must spring up higher, than my corn:
It is to be sown Deeper, Because it must spring up higher, than my corn:
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And is it thus, saith the Husbandman? Why, then this withered body of mine, is but sown in the grave, to spring up again without these imperfections.
And is it thus, Says the Husbandman? Why, then this withered body of mine, is but sown in the grave, to spring up again without these imperfections.
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and in greater glory than before.
and in greater glory than before.
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and that corn, which to his sence was dead and gone, e're long to his sense is revived,
and that corn, which to his sense was dead and gone, ever long to his sense is revived,
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it lay in the ground, till it seem'd lost and perish't, but that dying was to give it life;
it lay in the ground, till it seemed lost and perished, but that dying was to give it life;
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The Husbandman remembers, he sowed his Corn white and withered, but it comes up fresh and green:
The Husbandman remembers, he sowed his Corn white and withered, but it comes up fresh and green:
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except it dy• …, — It is sown in Corruption, it is raised in incorruption. except it dy• …, — It is sown in Corruption, it is raised in incorruption.
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But some man will say, How are the dead raised up? Thou fool, that which thou sowest is not quickned, But Some man will say, How Are the dead raised up? Thou fool, that which thou sowest is not quickened,
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and goes away from every Ordinance more green and fresh than he was before. Hence again, he learns something of the last Resurrection, 1 Cor. 15.35.
and Goes away from every Ordinance more green and fresh than he was before. Hence again, he learns something of the last Resurrection, 1 Cor. 15.35.
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And this minds the Husbandman of frequenting all the means of Grace he can, and there he layes his soul under the droppings of heaven with unspeakable delight,
And this minds the Husbandman of frequenting all the means of Grace he can, and there he lays his soul under the droppings of heaven with unspeakable delight,
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this must have the former and the latter rain: and so must I.
this must have the former and the latter rain: and so must I.
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And 'tis thou must perfect the work of thy own hands. This green corn must have many a shower, before it be ripe;
And it's thou must perfect the work of thy own hands. This green corn must have many a shower, before it be ripe;
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What a blessed change is here? a field of thorns, into a field of corn? Sure Lord thy hand has been here;
What a blessed change is Here? a field of thorns, into a field of corn? Sure Lord thy hand has been Here;
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Seed I remember was cast upon me, but how this sorrow, this faith, this love is wrought in me, I know not.
Seed I Remember was cast upon me, but how this sorrow, this faith, this love is wrought in me, I know not.
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Just thus, cryes he, was it with my heart; I feel some supernatural work in me, but I know not how 'twas wrought.
Just thus, cries he, was it with my heart; I feel Some supernatural work in me, but I know not how 'twas wrought.
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There he throws his seed into the cold ground, and goes his way, and behold e're long it comes up, but he knows not how.
There he throws his seed into the cold ground, and Goes his Way, and behold ever long it comes up, but he knows not how.
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and should sleep and rise night and day, and the seed should spring, and grow up he knoweth not how. and should sleep and rise night and day, and the seed should spring, and grow up he Knoweth not how.
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So is the Kingdom of God, as if a man should cast seed into the ground, So is the Kingdom of God, as if a man should cast seed into the ground,
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and hence he learns the Nature, both of the first and second Resurrection. First, he perceives hence the strange working of Grace in his soul, Mark 4.26.
and hence he learns the Nature, both of the First and second Resurrection. First, he perceives hence the strange working of Grace in his soul, Mark 4.26.
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and therefore of that little he hath, his poor Neighbours shall have part. Heaven will repay it all, Eccles. 11.4. 3. The Third Lesson which the Husbandman learns from his Corn, is from the Springing of it;
and Therefore of that little he hath, his poor Neighbours shall have part. Heaven will repay it all, Eccles. 11.4. 3. The Third lesson which the Husbandman learns from his Corn, is from the Springing of it;
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And he that can trust his Seed in the bosome of the Earth, can trust his Charity in the hands of God;
And he that can trust his Seed in the bosom of the Earth, can trust his Charity in the hands of God;
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and pays him fully, both for his labour, and his forbearance.
and pays him Fully, both for his labour, and his forbearance.
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He observes the Increase is treble to the laying out, and the thicker he sows, (observing rules of prudence,) the thicker it comes up,
He observes the Increase is triple to the laying out, and the thicker he Sovus, (observing rules of prudence,) the thicker it comes up,
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and he which soweth bountifully, shall reap bountifully.
and he which Soweth bountifully, shall reap bountifully.
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2. The Husbandman is taught Bountiful Almes-giving, for as much as he finds by experience, He that soweth sparingly, shall reap sparingly,
2. The Husbandman is taught Bountiful Almsgiving, for as much as he finds by experience, He that Soweth sparingly, shall reap sparingly,
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If I expect clean corn, I must sow clean seed; and if I look for life everlasting, I must sow to the Spirit. And herein also,
If I expect clean corn, I must sow clean seed; and if I look for life everlasting, I must sow to the Spirit. And herein also,
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I must not look to reap any thing but corruption, if I sow to the flesh:
I must not look to reap any thing but corruption, if I sow to the Flesh:
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no more must I expect to sow dead duties, and reap lively returns.
no more must I expect to sow dead duties, and reap lively returns.
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for I know as I sow so shall I reap; when I sow Fitches, I look not to reap Wheat;
for I know as I sow so shall I reap; when I sow Fitches, I look not to reap Wheat;
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I'le therefore plow up my heart by Godly sorrow for my former negligences, that the Lord may now Sow in Righteousness, and that I may reap in mercy:
I'll Therefore blow up my heart by Godly sorrow for my former negligences, that the Lord may now Sow in Righteousness, and that I may reap in mercy:
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How fruitless would that seed be, that is sown on the green-sod, before the ground be plowed? I would not venture one handfull of Seed upon it.
How fruitless would that seed be, that is sown on the green-sod, before the ground be plowed? I would not venture one handful of Seed upon it.
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and to watch in the hearing thereof, lest I receive that Grace of God in vain.
and to watch in the hearing thereof, lest I receive that Grace of God in vain.
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1837
O then what need have I to prepare before;
O then what need have I to prepare before;
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but offers Pearls, yea Blood, the precious blood of Christ, and it's cast away, if I bring an hard or worldly heart to the Word of God.
but offers Pearls, yea Blood, the precious blood of christ, and it's cast away, if I bring an hard or worldly heart to the Word of God.
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and what is my Earthly Seed, to the Heavenly Seed of my Lord and God? who not only scatters Seed,
and what is my Earthly Seed, to the Heavenly Seed of my Lord and God? who not only scatters Seed,
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or among yonder thorns, or else on the rocks, what crop could I expect? It would be cast away:
or among yonder thorns, or Else on the Rocks, what crop could I expect? It would be cast away:
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Here I have precious Seed, sayes the Husbandman, but if I should cast it in this high-way,
Here I have precious Seed, Says the Husbandman, but if I should cast it in this highway,
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It is three to one in a Congregation, that the hearers miscarry in hearing.
It is three to one in a Congregation, that the hearers miscarry in hearing.
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and reckons his and his Ministers preaching, like the sowing of Seed. Where he finds four sorts of ground, and but one sort sound and good.
and reckons his and his Ministers preaching, like the sowing of Seed. Where he finds four sorts of ground, and but one sort found and good.
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1. How to hear: For so hath our Lord Jesus taught him hence, Mat. 13. who there takes the Husbandman upon himself,
1. How to hear: For so hath our Lord jesus taught him hence, Mathew 13. who there Takes the Husbandman upon himself,
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2. The Second Lesson which the Husbandman may learn from his Corn, is, from the Sowing of it. And hence he may learn,
2. The Second lesson which the Husbandman may Learn from his Corn, is, from the Sowing of it. And hence he may Learn,
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and his works shall follow him.
and his works shall follow him.
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no throwing up his worthy work of Religion for any difficulty in it, till his Harvest come in Heaven, where he shall rest from his labours,
no throwing up his worthy work of Religion for any difficulty in it, till his Harvest come in Heaven, where he shall rest from his labours,
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And therefore he concludes, there's no sleeping at Plough;
And Therefore he concludes, there's no sleeping At Plough;
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knowing that one broad furrow will require another to make it smooth, or else require a narrow one to drive it even.
knowing that one broad furrow will require Another to make it smooth, or Else require a narrow one to drive it even.
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and draw an even furrow in all his courses: to beware of extreams in being over-righteous, or over-wicked;
and draw an even furrow in all his courses: to beware of extremes in being Over-righteous, or over-wicked;
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And this helps him to consider, of the constant need he hath to observe his ways, to cleave an hair,
And this helps him to Consider, of the constant need he hath to observe his ways, to cleave an hair,
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And he knows the plough will do good no longer than it's followed, and there's no leaving it, if he mean to live.
And he knows the plough will do good no longer than it's followed, and there's no leaving it, if he mean to live.
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He finds the careless eye makes many a balk, and it must be a staid and constant observation, that makes an even furrow, wherein if he fail, he goes home with shame.
He finds the careless eye makes many a balk, and it must be a stayed and constant observation, that makes an even furrow, wherein if he fail, he Goes home with shame.
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And then his plough teaches him the need of a Watchfull Perseverance, Luk. 9.62. No man having put his hand to the plough, and looking back, is fit for the Kingdom of God.
And then his plough Teaches him the need of a Watchful Perseverance, Luk. 9.62. No man having put his hand to the plough, and looking back, is fit for the Kingdom of God.
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Thus our Husbandman learns Humiliation at his plough, and studies a broken heart while he is breaking up his ground.
Thus our Husbandman learns Humiliation At his plough, and studies a broken heart while he is breaking up his ground.
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I must squeeze water out of a slint, and make a rocky heart mourn, or never cure it.
I must squeeze water out of a slint, and make a rocky heart mourn, or never cure it.
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and yet, sayes God, there I must plow, or no where:
and yet, Says God, there I must blow, or no where:
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the plough makes one sweat, but the crop makes one sing; and without this plowing in tears, we should never reap in joy, Amos 6.12. Shall Horses run upon the Rock? will one plow there with Oxen? no man will do it;
the plough makes one sweat, but the crop makes one sing; and without this plowing in tears, we should never reap in joy, Amos 6.12. Shall Horses run upon the Rock? will one blow there with Oxen? no man will do it;
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but it's profitable, the peaceable fruits of Righteousness pay for all:
but it's profitable, the peaceable fruits of Righteousness pay for all:
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Plowing is hard work, but it brings sweet profit. So compunction is hard work indeed, letting one blood in the heart, this goes near;
Plowing is hard work, but it brings sweet profit. So compunction is hard work indeed, letting one blood in the heart, this Goes near;
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Now, sayes God, thou shalt have it. I meant thee no more hurt than the Husbandman means his field.
Now, Says God, thou shalt have it. I meant thee no more hurt than the Husbandman means his field.
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doth he not cast abroad the Fitches, and scatter the Cummin, and and cast in the principalWheat,
does he not cast abroad the Fitches, and scatter the Cummin, and and cast in the principalWheat,
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2. He must have discretion about his Family; that he may therein be neither a Tyrant, nor a Cypher; that he may educate and dispose his children with that prudence and circumspection he ought.
2. He must have discretion about his Family; that he may therein be neither a Tyrant, nor a Cypher; that he may educate and dispose his children with that prudence and circumspection he ought.
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And thus a good man orders his affairs with discretion.
And thus a good man order his affairs with discretion.
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but that businesses may fall in one after another, and still there may be fit time for religious duties.
but that businesses may fallen in one After Another, and still there may be fit time for religious duties.
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And then he finds that wise fore-casting is as necessary as working, that things may be done in their place, that he neither entertain confusion nor idleness;
And then he finds that wise forecasting is as necessary as working, that things may be done in their place, that he neither entertain confusion nor idleness;
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He doth well therefore to be inquisitive of his elder neighbours, but he must not neglect to seek this skill of God, who is wonderful in counsel.
He does well Therefore to be inquisitive of his elder neighbours, but he must not neglect to seek this skill of God, who is wondered in counsel.
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so saith this Scripture, vers. 29. This also cometh from the Lord of Hosts, which is wonderful in Counsel, and Excellent in working.
so Says this Scripture, vers. 29. This also comes from the Lord of Hosts, which is wondered in Counsel, and Excellent in working.
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Bread Corn must be bruised, &c. And even this Discretion must be taught of God,Bred Corn must be Bruised, etc. And even this Discretion must be taught of God,
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he should be wise to manage his business in due season and order. And then, vers. 27. The Fitches must he beaten out with a staff.
he should be wise to manage his business in due season and order. And then, vers. 27. The Fitches must he beaten out with a staff.
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and the appointed Barley & Rye in their place? Here you see the Holy Ghost himself, guiding the Husbandman in his Tillage;and the appointed Barley & Rye in their place? Here you see the Holy Ghost himself, guiding the Husbandman in his Tillage;
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SECT. II. II. THe second Grace necessary for the Husbandman is Discretion. 1. In his affairs, Isa. 28.25. Doth the Plowman Plow all day to sow? Doth he open and break the clods of his Ground? When he hath made plain the face thereof;
SECT. II II THe second Grace necessary for the Husbandman is Discretion. 1. In his affairs, Isaiah 28.25. Does the Plowman Blow all day to sow? Does he open and break the clods of his Ground? When he hath made plain the face thereof;
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to keep them at a sufficient distance, and yet not discourage them, to preserve his authority in hischeerfulness, to choose fit Callings for them or matches when they are ready,
to keep them At a sufficient distance, and yet not discourage them, to preserve his Authority in hischeerfulness, to choose fit Callings for them or Matches when they Are ready,
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and to load them from him at least with good counsel.
and to load them from him At least with good counsel.
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There is nothing harder, than for an indiscreet man to command due reverence in his house.
There is nothing harder, than for an indiscreet man to command due Reverence in his house.
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And therefore the wise Husbandman considers, that if his Authority in his house be gone, he is buried alive;
And Therefore the wise Husbandman considers, that if his authority in his house be gone, he is buried alive;
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and the life of a slave will be better then his; that hath all the charge and none of the rule.
and the life of a slave will be better then his; that hath all the charge and none of the Rule.
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And this can never be obtained by imperiousness, or correction, but by discretion. 3. He must have discretion for his estate; that he may neither live above it, nor below it.
And this can never be obtained by imperiousness, or correction, but by discretion. 3. He must have discretion for his estate; that he may neither live above it, nor below it.
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Discretion also to correct in prudence, not in passion, and to add sweet lessons (as God doth) to sharp lashes;
Discretion also to correct in prudence, not in passion, and to add sweet Lessons (as God does) to sharp Lashes;
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That in his clothing, house-keeping and spending, he may neither be guilty of pride nor baseness.
That in his clothing, housekeeping and spending, he may neither be guilty of pride nor baseness.
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His incomes are not great, and therefore that States-mans Rule, that the ordinary expences of him, who would keep even with the World, must be but the one half of their income, His incomes Are not great, and Therefore that Statesman's Rule, that the ordinary expenses of him, who would keep even with the World, must be but the one half of their income,
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and of him that would thrive, but the third part thereof, I say this Rule stands him in little stead.
and of him that would thrive, but the third part thereof, I say this Rule Stands him in little stead.
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If he can pay his Rent and Taxes, feed and cloath his family, you shall not hear him complain.
If he can pay his Rend and Taxes, feed and cloth his family, you shall not hear him complain.
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But if with all he can yearly lay by a little towards the better education, or disposal of his children, then you shall hear him sing.
But if with all he can yearly lay by a little towards the better education, or disposal of his children, then you shall hear him sing.
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Well, all the Discretion he hath is needful hereunto, Partly to take such bargaines that may afford a livelihood,
Well, all the Discretion he hath is needful hereunto, Partly to take such bargains that may afford a livelihood,
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and yet herein he is afraid of weakning the estate of him that sells as well as his own, Partly in observing the Markets for the vending of his commodities and other wayes;
and yet herein he is afraid of weakening the estate of him that sells as well as his own, Partly in observing the Markets for the vending of his commodities and other ways;
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unless he will outlive his livelihood and leave his Children beggars.
unless he will outlive his livelihood and leave his Children beggars.
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4. He hath need of discretion in Religion; to reg• … te his zeal with wisdom, to carry the ballances even between his general and particular calling, that he be neither Monk nor Matchevellian. To know when to work and when to pray,
4. He hath need of discretion in Religion; to reg• … te his zeal with Wisdom, to carry the balances even between his general and particular calling, that he be neither Monk nor Matchevellian. To know when to work and when to pray,
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when to be chearful, and when severe. In a word, his Family and his Farm are his Kingdome;
when to be cheerful, and when severe. In a word, his Family and his Farm Are his Kingdom;
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and he hath need of Christian politicks, as well as a Prince.
and he hath need of Christian politics, as well as a Prince.
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And what need have ye then to study, and pray, and seek after wisdom? First, knock at Gods door,
And what need have you then to study, and pray, and seek After Wisdom? First, knock At God's door,
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for he hath bid us come to him, before we trouble any body else; and his word is past, that he will give, and give liberally, and never upbraid.
for he hath bid us come to him, before we trouble any body Else; and his word is past, that he will give, and give liberally, and never upbraid.
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All other means also must be used, especially, deliberation and advisedness. He that thinkes much, shall doe more then he that can only talk or work.
All other means also must be used, especially, deliberation and advisedness. He that thinks much, shall do more then he that can only talk or work.
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for he'l follow you when you carry his meat before him, but you will not follow after God,
for He'll follow you when you carry his meat before him, but you will not follow After God,
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and you but Stewards, and not Lords over them. You are the Lords reasonable Servants, and they are his unreasonable Servants;
and you but Stewards, and not lords over them. You Are the lords reasonable Servants, and they Are his unreasonable Servants;
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You are both made of the same Mold, and it is only the goodness of God, that hath made you better,
You Are both made of the same Mould, and it is only the Goodness of God, that hath made you better,
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and if you want Grace, you are worse than they.
and if you want Grace, you Are Worse than they.
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Use therefore that Mercy and Moderation, that beseems a man of Bowels, a man of Religion.
Use Therefore that Mercy and Moderation, that beseems a man of Bowels, a man of Religion.
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Consider, if God have not sometimes taken away some of thy Cattel, for thy cruelty to the rest;
Consider, if God have not sometime taken away Some of thy Cattle, for thy cruelty to the rest;
np1, cs np1 vhb xx av vvn av d pp-f po21 n2, p-acp po21 n1 p-acp dt n1;
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and sometimes blasted thy business, which with so much impatience thou hast pursued.
and sometime blasted thy business, which with so much impatience thou hast pursued.
cc av vvn po21 n1, r-crq p-acp av d n1 pns21 vh2 vvn.
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A man would think Bedlam were broke loose, to see the mad frantick passion you sometimes are in with your Cattel,
A man would think Bedlam were broke lose, to see the mad frantic passion you sometime Are in with your Cattle,
dt n1 vmd vvi n1 vbdr vvn j, pc-acp vvi dt j j n1 pn22 av vbr p-acp p-acp po22 n2,
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when they give you no cause, but by being • … norant, that is, you are outragious with them, because they are beasts.
when they give you no cause, but by being • … norant, that is, you Are outrageous with them, Because they Are beasts.
c-crq pns32 vvb pn22 dx n1, cc-acp p-acp vbg • … j, cst vbz, pn22 vbr j p-acp pno32, c-acp pns32 vbr n2.
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O the heat, the rage, the oaths, the curses, the nonsense, the stripes, nay, sometimes the maims you bestow upon them,
O the heat, the rage, the Oaths, the curses, the nonsense, the stripes, nay, sometime the maims you bestow upon them,
sy dt n1, dt n1, dt n2, dt n2, dt n1, dt n2, uh-x, av dt n2 pn22 vvb p-acp pno32,
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for little or no cause at all:
for little or no cause At all:
c-acp j cc dx n1 p-acp d:
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where's the mercy now, where's the patience, where's the meekness that becomes your reason, your profession? The worst of them are more tractable to you than you are to God:
where's the mercy now, where's the patience, where's the meekness that becomes your reason, your profession? The worst of them Are more tractable to you than you Are to God:
q-crq|vbz dt n1 av, q-crq|vbz dt n1, q-crq|vbz dt n1 cst vvz po22 n1, po22 n1? dt js pp-f pno32 vbr av-dc j p-acp pn22 cs pn22 vbr p-acp np1:
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your Oxe knows you better, than some of you know God;
your Ox knows you better, than Some of you know God;
po22 n1 vvz pn22 av-jc, cs d pp-f pn22 vvb np1;
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though all your fresh springs are in him;
though all your fresh springs Are in him;
cs d po22 j n2 vbr p-acp pno31;
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your Cattel will quietly submit to the Yoke, while you wrangle and wrestle against any Yoke that's put upon you.
your Cattle will quietly submit to the Yoke, while you wrangle and wrestle against any Yoke that's put upon you.
po22 n2 vmb av-jn vvi p-acp dt n1, cs pn22 vvb cc vvi p-acp d n1 cst|vbz vvn p-acp pn22.
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Bewail therefore and amend this • … oolish Crueltie, and shew mercy below thee, as thou expectest mercy from above. For it is often found, that mild and moderate endeavours, conduce more to thrift,
Bewail Therefore and amend this • … oolish Cruelty, and show mercy below thee, as thou expectest mercy from above. For it is often found, that mild and moderate endeavours, conduce more to thrift,
vvi av cc vvi d • … j n1, cc vvi n1 a-acp pno21, c-acp pns21 vv2 n1 p-acp a-acp. p-acp pn31 vbz av vvn, cst j cc j n2, vvi av-dc p-acp n1,
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than the impatient hurrying, and cruel wringing of worldly men: Gods blessing, which alone makes rich, accompanying that former, but seldom this latter way;
than the impatient hurrying, and cruel wringing of worldly men: God's blessing, which alone makes rich, accompanying that former, but seldom this latter Way;
cs dt j vvg, cc j n-vvg pp-f j n2: npg1 n1, r-crq av-j vvz j, vvg cst j, cc-acp av d d n1;
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who sooner or later revengeth the cause of his meanest Creatures, upon those that cruelly oppress them.
who sooner or later revenges the cause of his Meanest Creatures, upon those that cruelly oppress them.
r-crq av-c cc jc vvz dt n1 pp-f po31 js n2, p-acp d cst av-j vvi pno32.
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or get much gain, this is an abuse in Husbandry, and a spot upon Christians.
or get much gain, this is an abuse in Husbandry, and a spot upon Christians.
cc vvi d n1, d vbz dt n1 p-acp n1, cc dt n1 p-acp np1.
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If God should give thy Horse or Oxe a tongue to speak, as he did to Baalams Ass,
If God should give thy Horse or Ox a tongue to speak, as he did to Baalams Ass,
cs np1 vmd vvi po21 n1 cc n1 dt n1 pc-acp vvi, c-acp pns31 vdd p-acp np1 n1,
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how unanswerably might they ask thee, What have I done to thee, that thou hast smitten me these three times? Numb. 22.28.
how unanswerably might they ask thee, What have I done to thee, that thou hast smitten me these three times? Numb. 22.28.
c-crq av-j vmd pns32 vvi pno21, q-crq vhb pns11 vdn p-acp pno21, cst pns21 vh2 vvn pno11 d crd n2? j. crd.
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Why art thou so unmerciful to one, that cannot speak for himself? You must remember, they are your fellow-servants,
Why art thou so unmerciful to one, that cannot speak for himself? You must Remember, they Are your Fellow servants,
q-crq vb2r pns21 av j p-acp pi, cst vmbx vvi p-acp px31? pn22 vmb vvi, pns32 vbr po22 n2,
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SECT. II.
SECT. II
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II. THe Second Abuse of Husbandry is, Cruelty to the Creature. An unreasonable, unmerciful use of the Creature, whereby a man beats the heart out of his Cattel, the heart out of his Ground,
II THe Second Abuse of Husbandry is, Cruelty to the Creature. an unreasonable, unmerciful use of the Creature, whereby a man beats the heart out of his Cattle, the heart out of his Ground,
crd dt ord vvi pp-f n1 vbz, n1 p-acp dt n1. dt j, j n1 pp-f dt n1, c-crq dt n1 vvz dt n1 av pp-f po31 n2, dt n1 av pp-f po31 n1,
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yea, the heart out of his Servants and Children. It is said, Prov. 12.10. A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast, but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.
yea, the heart out of his Servants and Children. It is said, Curae 12.10. A righteous man Regardeth the life of his beast, but the tender Mercies of the wicked Are cruel.
uh, dt n1 av pp-f po31 n2 cc n2. pn31 vbz vvn, np1 crd. dt j n1 vvz dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, cc-acp dt j n2 pp-f dt j vbr j.
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He regards his very beast out of pity; not only out of policy, but pity.
He regards his very beast out of pity; not only out of policy, but pity.
pns31 vvz po31 j n1 av pp-f n1; xx av-j av pp-f n1, cc-acp n1.
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Now to weary out, and break the spirits of the harmless and laborious beasts, out of an immoderate desire to do much work,
Now to weary out, and break the spirits of the harmless and laborious beasts, out of an immoderate desire to do much work,
av p-acp j av, cc vvi dt n2 pp-f dt j cc j n2, av pp-f dt j n1 pc-acp vdi d n1,
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but he hath promised, that if you Seek the Kingdome of God, and the righteousness thereof, all other things shall be added to you, Mat. 6.33.
but he hath promised, that if you Seek the Kingdom of God, and the righteousness thereof, all other things shall be added to you, Mathew 6.33.
cc-acp pns31 vhz vvn, cst cs pn22 vvb dt n1 pp-f np1, cc dt n1 av, d j-jn n2 vmb vbi vvn p-acp pn22, np1 crd.
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And theretherefore the Religious Husbandman will secure the main chance.
And theretherefore the Religious Husbandman will secure the main chance.
cc av dt j n1 vmb vvi dt j n1.
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I must part with my house and my ground, and my children, but my soul I must live with for ever, and that I will secure.
I must part with my house and my ground, and my children, but my soul I must live with for ever, and that I will secure.
pns11 vmb vvi p-acp po11 n1 cc po11 n1, cc po11 n2, cc-acp po11 n1 pns11 vmb vvi p-acp p-acp av, cc cst pns11 vmb vvi.
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No seedness here, no harvest there.
No seedness Here, no harvest there.
dx n1 av, dx n1 a-acp.
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no cross lies heavier, than the hindrance of this. As in a common fire, a man will strive to save his building;
no cross lies Heavier, than the hindrance of this. As in a Common fire, a man will strive to save his building;
dx n1 vvz jc, cs dt n1 pp-f d. p-acp p-acp dt j n1, dt n1 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi po31 n-vvg;
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lo, this is the accepted time, this is the day of salvation, you must plow and sow for Eternity.
lo, this is the accepted time, this is the day of salvation, you must blow and sow for Eternity.
uh, d vbz dt j-vvn n1, d vbz dt n1 pp-f n1, pn22 vmb vvi cc vvi p-acp n1.
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Remember, there's no conversion after Death, no Sermons in the grave, no forgiveness in hell;
remember, there's no conversion After Death, no Sermons in the grave, no forgiveness in hell;
np1, pc-acp|vbz dx n1 p-acp n1, dx n2 p-acp dt n1, dx n1 p-acp n1;
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Ah Sirs, do not fall in love with the fading flowers of lawful comforts, do not play with the stinking weeds of unlawful lusts, and forget your errand.
Ah Sirs, do not fallen in love with the fading flowers of lawful comforts, do not play with the stinking weeds of unlawful Lustiest, and forget your errand.
uh n2, vdb xx vvi p-acp n1 p-acp dt j-vvg n2 pp-f j n2, vdb xx vvi p-acp dt j-vvg n2 pp-f j n2, cc vvb po22 n1.
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Almighty God hath sent you into this world upon a great errand, namely to conquer the Devil, exalt the Lord Jesus, and climb to Heaven.
Almighty God hath sent you into this world upon a great errand, namely to conquer the devil, exalt the Lord jesus, and climb to Heaven.
np1 np1 vhz vvn pn22 p-acp d n1 p-acp dt j n1, av pc-acp vvi dt n1, vvb dt n1 np1, cc vvi p-acp n1.
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and play with them, while their business is neglected; how do such Children deserve to be welcom'd home? So do they.
and play with them, while their business is neglected; how do such Children deserve to be welcomed home? So do they.
cc vvi p-acp pno32, cs po32 n1 vbz vvn; q-crq vdb d n2 vvb pc-acp vbi vvn av-an? av vdb pns32.
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how many such foolish Creatures are there, that like Children sent upon some weighty errand, fall in love with this and the other gay flower or weed in their way,
how many such foolish Creatures Are there, that like Children sent upon Some weighty errand, fallen in love with this and the other gay flower or weed in their Way,
c-crq d d j n2 vbr a-acp, cst av-j n2 vvn p-acp d j n1, vvb p-acp n1 p-acp d cc dt n-jn j n1 cc n1 p-acp po32 n1,
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The Husbandman is loth to end his life with that doleful song, Cant. 1.6. My Mothers Children made me keeper of the Vineyards, but my own Vineyard I have not kept. And yet alas for grief!
The Husbandman is loath to end his life with that doleful song, Cant 1.6. My Mother's Children made me keeper of the Vineyards, but my own Vineyard I have not kept. And yet alas for grief!
dt n1 vbz j pc-acp vvi po31 n1 p-acp d j n1, np1 crd. po11 ng1 n2 vvd pno11 n1 pp-f dt n2, cc-acp po11 d n1 pns11 vhb xx vvn. cc av uh p-acp n1!
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when men are serious in trifles, and trivial in serious things, that's wisdom from beneath, stark folly before God.
when men Are serious in trifles, and trivial in serious things, that's Wisdom from beneath, stark folly before God.
c-crq n2 vbr j p-acp n2, cc j p-acp j n2, d|vbz n1 p-acp a-acp, j n1 p-acp np1.
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When that is made a by-business, which should be the main business;
When that is made a by-business, which should be the main business;
c-crq d vbz vvn dt n1, r-crq vmd vbi dt j n1;
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if she be not regarded in the first place, she will not be served with broken meat.
if she be not regarded in the First place, she will not be served with broken meat.
cs pns31 vbb xx vvn p-acp dt ord n1, pns31 vmb xx vbi vvn p-acp j-vvn n1.
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and cure, and save, whatsoever it cost him. The soul like some great Personage is somewhat exceptious;
and cure, and save, whatsoever it cost him. The soul like Some great Personage is somewhat exceptious;
cc vvi, cc vvi, r-crq pn31 vvd pno31. dt n1 av-j d j n1 vbz av j;
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2838
So our Husbandman is careful of his other concerns, but his Soul, his Jewel, in the thickest of his business, he will endeavour to feed,
So our Husbandman is careful of his other concerns, but his Soul, his Jewel, in the thickest of his business, he will endeavour to feed,
av po12 n1 vbz j pp-f po31 n-jn vvz, cc-acp po31 n1, po31 n1, p-acp dt js pp-f po31 n1, pns31 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi,
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I know many things are useful, but one thing is needful: And no care enters deeper than the welfare of this;
I know many things Are useful, but one thing is needful: And no care enters Deeper than the welfare of this;
pns11 vvb d n2 vbr j, p-acp crd n1 vbz j: cc dx n1 vvz avc-jn cs dt n1 pp-f d;
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yet if these go in the flame, he'l venture far to save his Cash, his Writings and his Jewels.
yet if these go in the flame, He'll venture Far to save his Cash, his Writings and his Jewels.
av cs d vvb p-acp dt n1, pns31|vmb vvi av-j pc-acp vvi po31 n1, po31 n2-vvg cc po31 n2.
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SECT. II. II. THe second design of the Christian Husbandman, is, The Salvation of his Soul. This he studies upon night and day.
SECT. II II THe second Design of the Christian Husbandman, is, The Salvation of his Soul. This he studies upon night and day.
n1. crd crd dt ord n1 pp-f dt njp n1, vbz, dt n1 pp-f po31 n1 d pns31 vvz p-acp n1 cc n1.
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He knows that estate is ill got that beggars the Soul; That Rent sorrily paid, that makes him run in arrears with God:
He knows that estate is ill god that beggars the Soul; That Rend sorrily paid, that makes him run in arrears with God:
pns31 vvz d n1 vbz av-jn vvn d n2 dt n1; cst vvd av-j vvn, cst vvz pno31 vvi p-acp n2 p-acp np1:
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And therefore saving stakes in the world is his by-business, but saving his soul is his main business:
And Therefore Saving stakes in the world is his by-business, but Saving his soul is his main business:
cc av vvg n2 p-acp dt n1 vbz po31 n1, cc-acp vvg po31 n1 vbz po31 j n1:
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For what will it profit a man to gain the whole world, and to lose his own soul? Mat. 16.26.For what will it profit a man to gain the Whole world, and to loose his own soul? Mathew 16.26.
c-acp q-crq vmb pn31 vvi dt n1 pc-acp vvi dt j-jn n1, cc pc-acp vvi po31 d n1? np1 crd.
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but if he cannot, he would not lose his goods;
but if he cannot, he would not loose his goods;
cc-acp cs pns31 vmbx, pns31 vmd xx vvi po31 n2-j;
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what is he better, if he discharge all his debts, and die in Gods debt,
what is he better, if he discharge all his debts, and die in God's debt,
q-crq vbz pns31 j, cs pns31 vvb d po31 n2, cc vvi p-acp ng1 n1,
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and be cast into the prison of hell for ever? What welcome can he have to God, that hath done every thing but what was chiefly given him in charge? That is good counsel then for the Husbandman, Mat. 6.19, 20. Lay not up for your selves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt,
and be cast into the prison of hell for ever? What welcome can he have to God, that hath done every thing but what was chiefly given him in charge? That is good counsel then for the Husbandman, Mathew 6.19, 20. Lay not up for your selves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust does corrupt,
cc vbi vvn p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 c-acp av? q-crq j-jn vmb pns31 vhi pc-acp np1, cst vhz vdn d n1 p-acp r-crq vbds av-jn vvn pno31 p-acp n1? cst vbz j n1 av p-acp dt n1, np1 crd, crd vvd xx a-acp p-acp po22 n2 n2 p-acp n1, c-crq n1 cc n1 vdz vvi,
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and where Thiefs break through and steal, but lay up for your selves treasure in Heaven. and where Thieves break through and steal, but lay up for your selves treasure in Heaven.
cc q-crq n2 vvb p-acp cc vvi, cc-acp vvd a-acp p-acp po22 n2 n1 p-acp n1.
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Nothing you can get in this world, that can be laid up safe; but if your soul be saved, that will be safe for ever.
Nothing you can get in this world, that can be laid up safe; but if your soul be saved, that will be safe for ever.
np1 pn22 vmb vvi p-acp d n1, cst vmb vbi vvn a-acp j; cc-acp cs po22 n1 vbi vvn, cst vmb vbi j p-acp av.
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You must remember, that you were not made to work and eat, but to save your souls in the first place.
You must Remember, that you were not made to work and eat, but to save your Souls in the First place.
pn22 vmb vvi, cst pn22 vbdr xx vvn pc-acp vvi cc vvi, cc-acp pc-acp vvi po22 n2 p-acp dt ord n1.
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God hath no where promised, that if you seek the world, and the vanities thereof, the things of Gods Kingdom shall be added to you;
God hath no where promised, that if you seek the world, and the vanities thereof, the things of God's Kingdom shall be added to you;
np1 vhz dx n1 vvd, cst cs pn22 vvb dt n1, cc dt n2 av, dt n2 pp-f npg1 n1 vmb vbi vvn p-acp pn22;
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And if you can know your present Duty, no matter for fore-knowing future Events. And then submit to the same hand of God in all things.
And if you can know your present Duty, no matter for foreknowing future Events. And then submit to the same hand of God in all things.
cc cs pn22 vmb vvi po22 j n1, dx n1 p-acp j j-jn n2. cc av vvb p-acp dt d n1 pp-f np1 p-acp d n2.
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The ordering of Gods affairs belong to God, and of your affairs to you:
The ordering of God's affairs belong to God, and of your affairs to you:
dt n-vvg pp-f npg1 n2 vvb p-acp np1, cc pp-f po22 n2 p-acp pn22:
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let it rain when God will, let snow and ice come, when God will, and then heat and drought when he will, for that belongs to him.
let it rain when God will, let snow and ice come, when God will, and then heat and drought when he will, for that belongs to him.
vvb pn31 vvi c-crq np1 vmb, vvb n1 cc n1 vvb, c-crq np1 vmb, cc av n1 cc n1 c-crq pns31 vmb, c-acp cst vvz p-acp pno31.
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And do you plow and sow when you can, and reap when you can;
And do you blow and sow when you can, and reap when you can;
cc vdb pn22 vvi cc vvi c-crq pn22 vmb, cc vvb c-crq pn22 vmb;
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for this is the will of God, that you be dependent creatures, and live on him, seeing you cannot live upon your selves.
for this is the will of God, that you be dependent creatures, and live on him, seeing you cannot live upon your selves.
p-acp d vbz dt n1 pp-f np1, cst pn22 vbb j-jn n2, cc vvi p-acp pno31, vvg pn22 vmbx vvi p-acp po22 n2.
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Let not a grudging thought therefore arise in your hearts, against the Providence of God:
Let not a grudging Thought Therefore arise in your hearts, against the Providence of God:
vvb xx dt j-vvg n1 av vvi p-acp po22 n2, p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1:
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I say, not a grudging thought, for even that doth plainly tax his Wisdome and Government.
I say, not a grudging Thought, for even that does plainly Tax his Wisdom and Government.
pns11 vvb, xx dt vvg n1, p-acp av cst vdz av-j vvi po31 n1 cc n1.
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Doth the Rain cross thee? why, the rain that hindred thee, hath furthered some greater affairs. There is mention, Ezek. 1.16. of a Wheele in the middle of a wheele.
Does the Rain cross thee? why, the rain that hindered thee, hath furthered Some greater affairs. There is mention, Ezekiel 1.16. of a Wheel in the middle of a wheel.
vdz dt n1 vvb pno21? uh-crq, dt n1 cst vvd pno21, vhz vvn d jc n2. pc-acp vbz n1, np1 crd. pp-f dt n1 p-acp dt n-jn pp-f dt n1.
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It's mans Prudence to submit to Gods Providence. Labour to sec God in every thing: is thy promising Crop blasted? it's Gods wisdome that hath done it.
It's men Prudence to submit to God's Providence. Labour to sec God in every thing: is thy promising Crop blasted? it's God's Wisdom that hath done it.
pn31|vbz n2 n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp npg1 n1. n1 p-acp fw-la np1 p-acp d n1: vbz po21 vvg n1 vvn? pn31|vbz npg1 n1 cst vhz vdn pn31.
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Alas Sirs, will your repining make the matter better? Is Sin a proper cure for Affliction? No, no.
Alas Sirs, will your repining make the matter better? Is since a proper cure for Affliction? No, no.
uh n2, vmb po22 j-vvg vvi dt n1 av-jc? vbz n1 dt j n1 p-acp n1? uh-dx, uh-dx.
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but as to any certain foretelling of weathers or other events that depend on casual or voluntary causes, they are matters beyond their line.
but as to any certain foretelling of weathers or other events that depend on casual or voluntary Causes, they Are matters beyond their line.
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And yet there is a good use to be made of them for signs and seasons, and days, and years;
And yet there is a good use to be made of them for Signs and seasons, and days, and Years;
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And this was spoken to the Chaldeans, the best in those Arts in all the world.
And this was spoken to the Chaldeans, the best in those Arts in all the world.
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or the sins of his enemies. Hence that Challenge, Isa. 47.13. Let now the Astrologers, the Star-gazers, the monthly Prognosticators stand up, and save thee from these things that shall come upon thee.
or the Sins of his enemies. Hence that Challenge, Isaiah 47.13. Let now the Astrologers, the Stargazers, the monthly Prognosticators stand up, and save thee from these things that shall come upon thee.
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when there is usually rain in one Country, and fair weather in another the same day? Besides, the Lord doth very often alter the Scene of these things, either upon the prayers of his people,
when there is usually rain in one Country, and fair weather in Another the same day? Beside, the Lord does very often altar the Scene of these things, either upon the Prayers of his people,
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for how can One of them tell the whole Nation of rain such and such a day,
for how can One of them tell the Whole nation of rain such and such a day,
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because the common use of these books is most foolish and fallible;
Because the Common use of these books is most foolish and fallible;
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Read more in the Book of Gods Providence, and less in the books of mens Prognostications. And this I do purposely instance in,
Read more in the Book of God's Providence, and less in the books of men's Prognostications. And this I do purposely instance in,
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and be satisfied therein, as that which is best for you, Psal. 115.3. Our God is in the Heavens, he hath done whatsoever he pleased.
and be satisfied therein, as that which is best for you, Psalm 115.3. Our God is in the Heavens, he hath done whatsoever he pleased.
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II. THe Second Rule for the Husbandman in his Calling, is, Submit unto Providence. Be convinced that there is a Supream Providence, that directs and orders all and every event in the world,
II THe Second Rule for the Husbandman in his Calling, is, Submit unto Providence. Be convinced that there is a Supreme Providence, that directs and order all and every event in the world,
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SECT. II.
SECT. II
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God is Righteous in mens Unrighteousness, and he never permits any evil to befall thee, except he can bring out of it some greater good.
God is Righteous in men's Unrighteousness, and he never permits any evil to befall thee, except he can bring out of it Some greater good.
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Nay, in those injuries that are put upon thee, the over-ruling and well ordering hand of Providence doth guide and dispose the same to the best, 2 Sam. 16.10. Let him curse (saith David of Shimei that reviled him bitterly without a cause) because the Lord hath said to him, Curse David, who then shall say, wherefore hast thou done so? O study Providence, believe Providence, submit to Providence.
Nay, in those injuries that Are put upon thee, the overruling and well ordering hand of Providence does guide and dispose the same to the best, 2 Sam. 16.10. Let him curse (Says David of Shimei that reviled him bitterly without a cause) Because the Lord hath said to him, Curse David, who then shall say, Wherefore hast thou done so? Oh study Providence, believe Providence, submit to Providence.
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It is the Lord, let him do what seems good to him. Do thy part, and he'l be sure to do his.
It is the Lord, let him do what seems good to him. Do thy part, and He'll be sure to do his.
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for thou hast made all these things. Repine not therefore in the least at any of these Events.for thou hast made all these things. Repine not Therefore in the least At any of these Events.
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if any such there be) or can the Heavens give showers? (alas not a drop!) art not thou he, O Lord our God? therefore we will wait upon thee,
if any such there be) or can the Heavens give showers? (alas not a drop!) art not thou he, Oh Lord our God? Therefore we will wait upon thee,
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Who can send a drop of rain without the direction of God? Jer. 14. last. Are there any among the Vanities of the Gentiles that can cause Rain? (as if God should say, where are they, let them come forth and answer now,
Who can send a drop of rain without the direction of God? Jer. 14. last. are there any among the Vanities of the Gentiles that can cause Rain? (as if God should say, where Are they, let them come forth and answer now,
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It is thought to set forth the invisible Providence of God, that acts and over-rules all second causes for good ends.
It is Thought to Set forth the invisible Providence of God, that acts and overrules all second Causes for good ends.
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And you must still remember that, Rom. 8.28. All things shall work together for good, to them that love God;
And you must still Remember that, Rom. 8.28. All things shall work together for good, to them that love God;
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and therefore say, and that withall thy heart, Father, thy will be done in Earth, as it is in Heaven.
and Therefore say, and that withal thy heart, Father, thy will be done in Earth, as it is in Heaven.
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But this can lay no imputation upon that worthy Calling, A Spider can suck poyson from the sweetest Flower;
But this can lay no imputation upon that worthy Calling, A Spider can suck poison from the Sweetest Flower;
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and so a bad Husband may make shift to grow bankrupt on the best Calling in he World;
and so a bad Husband may make shift to grow bankrupt on the best Calling in he World;
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but yet in its self the Husbandman hath as much to say for the lawfulness of his imployment, as any man under Heaven. For
but yet in its self the Husbandman hath as much to say for the lawfulness of his employment, as any man under Heaven. For
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And he chose it for his eldest Son, and you know men will serve the first, best.
And he chosen it for his eldest Son, and you know men will serve the First, best.
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1. It is a Calling of Gods choyre, and that is the best Portion that God carves;
1. It is a Calling of God's Choir, and that is the best Portion that God carves;
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If there had been the least sin in it, he would never have disposed our Father Adam into it.
If there had been the least since in it, he would never have disposed our Father Adam into it.
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He that knew all the Callings that men would invent, he pitcht upon this:
He that knew all the Callings that men would invent, he pitched upon this:
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God tells his people Israel, he would bring them to a Land, that he had spied out for them;
God tells his people Israel, he would bring them to a Land, that he had spied out for them;
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SECT. II. THe Second Point to be handled is, The Lawfulness of his Calling. It stands men upon to be well assured of the lawfulness of their Callings, else every stroke they take in them is Sin. In the choice of Callings, think of this, Is my Calling lawful? And am I lawfully called into it? No Calling on earth hath precedence to this for lawfulness.
SECT. II THe Second Point to be handled is, The Lawfulness of his Calling. It Stands men upon to be well assured of the lawfulness of their Callings, Else every stroke they take in them is Sin. In the choice of Callings, think of this, Is my Calling lawful? And am I lawfully called into it? No Calling on earth hath precedence to this for lawfulness.
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Its true, the lawfullest Calling may be abused by a graceless man.
Its true, the lawfullest Calling may be abused by a graceless man.
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but the Hand is more innocent than the Head. There is no guile in innocent labour.
but the Hand is more innocent than the Head. There is no guile in innocent labour.
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When a Calling is driven on only by Art and Cunning, there is sin enough in such Callings;
When a Calling is driven on only by Art and Cunning, there is since enough in such Callings;
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2. It is a Calling of mans industry, and so the more lawful.
2. It is a Calling of men industry, and so the more lawful.
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why, this was a Calling, that God had spied out for his Eldest Child Adam; Therefore lawful no doubt.
why, this was a Calling, that God had spied out for his Eldest Child Adam; Therefore lawful no doubt.
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and if there be an happy place on earth, God can spy it out:
and if there be an happy place on earth, God can spy it out:
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The sweat of the Browes is harmless sweat.
The sweat of the Brows is harmless sweat.
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when thou art sweating at thy Plough, This is heavy cheer, But I am in my Calling, my lawful Calling.
when thou art sweating At thy Plough, This is heavy cheer, But I am in my Calling, my lawful Calling.
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This Sweat needs not to be repented of, I need not wash this sweat with tears. Though this be painful, yet it is not sinful.
This Sweat needs not to be repented of, I need not wash this sweat with tears. Though this be painful, yet it is not sinful.
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The lawfulness of it will make amends for the painfulness thereof. And that is the Second Head, namely the Lawfulness of the Husbandmans Calling.
The lawfulness of it will make amends for the painfulness thereof. And that is the Second Head, namely the Lawfulness of the Husbandman's Calling.
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They may be more profitable, but cannot be more lawful. Think of this, Poor Husbandman, to thy comfort;
They may be more profitable, but cannot be more lawful. Think of this, Poor Husbandman, to thy Comfort;
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If there be any flaw, it is in the Man, not in the Husbandry, which is as innocent as the state of Innocency it self.
If there be any flaw, it is in the Man, not in the Husbandry, which is as innocent as the state of Innocency it self.
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Indeed most other Callings are lawful too in themselves, but they border more nearly upon sin and temptation, than this doth.
Indeed most other Callings Are lawful too in themselves, but they border more nearly upon since and temptation, than this does.
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That transcendent Calling of the Ministry, the Sons of Eli, 1 Sam. 2. 17. did so abuse, that men did abhor the offerings of the Lord.
That transcendent Calling of the Ministry, the Sons of Eli, 1 Sam. 2. 17. did so abuse, that men did abhor the offerings of the Lord.
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Wo, wo for ever (if they repent not) to all such Hophnites, that drive the Lords people from the Lords offerings.
Woe, woe for ever (if they Repent not) to all such Hophnites, that drive the lords people from the lords offerings.
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Some Callings find exercise for Corruption, but this Calling finds exercise for Graces;
some Callings find exercise for Corruption, but this Calling finds exercise for Graces;
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and who hath the more excellent place, think ye? The good Husbandman exercises, his Faith and Patience every day.
and who hath the more excellent place, think you? The good Husbandman exercises, his Faith and Patience every day.
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They are base Callings that depend on Man, (though many cringing Courtiers will not think so) but they are royal Callings that depend on God. Servants know their wages, but the Child depends;
They Are base Callings that depend on Man, (though many cringing Courtiers will not think so) but they Are royal Callings that depend on God. Servants know their wages, but the Child depends;
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And this is the Excellency of it.
And this is the Excellency of it.
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Even so the Husbandman hath a Calling, that the Lord must care for him, from the beginning of the Year to the end of the Year,
Even so the Husbandman hath a Calling, that the Lord must care for him, from the beginning of the Year to the end of the Year,
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but this) drinketh water of the Rain of Heaven, a Land which the Lord thy God careth for, the eyes of the Lord thy God are alwayes upon it, from the beginning of the Year to the end of the Year.
but this) Drinketh water of the Rain of Heaven, a Land which the Lord thy God Careth for, the eyes of the Lord thy God Are always upon it, from the beginning of the Year to the end of the Year.
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as 'twas said of the Land of Canaan, Deut. 11, 11, 12. The Land is a Land of Hills and Vallyes (not like E• … ypt, which being a Plain, depended upon the constant overflowings of Nilus, to make it fruitful,
as 'twas said of the Land of Canaan, Deuteronomy 11, 11, 12. The Land is a Land of Hills and Valleys (not like E• … ypt, which being a Plain, depended upon the constant overflowings of Nilus, to make it fruitful,
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and the Waters flow, and fitleth him with the finest of the Wheat, Psal. 147. 14, 16, 17. So that we may say of the Husbandman,and the Waters flow, and fitleth him with the Finest of the Wheat, Psalm 147. 14, 16, 17. So that we may say of the Husbandman,
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And this continual need sends him unto God, who giveth his Snow like wool, and scatt• … reth the hoary Frost like ashes, who giveth his Wind to blow,
And this continual need sends him unto God, who gives his Snow like wool, and scatt• … reth the hoary Frost like Ashes, who gives his Wind to blow,
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least it beat down his Corn:
lest it beatrice down his Corn:
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At one time he longs for Wind, to purifie the Air, at another time he is afraid of it,
At one time he longs for Wind, to purify the Air, At Another time he is afraid of it,
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One while he should have Snow, it would keep his ground as warm as Wool, at another time it would starve his Cattle;
One while he should have Snow, it would keep his ground as warm as Wool, At Another time it would starve his Cattle;
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This month he would have Frost, it will cherish his Corn: Another Month the Frost would spoyl his Orchard;
This Monn he would have Frost, it will cherish his Corn: another Monn the Frost would spoil his Orchard;
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He wants Rain, and he goes to God; next he needs fair weather, and to God he must go again.
He Wants Rain, and he Goes to God; next he needs fair weather, and to God he must go again.
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From Seedness to Harvest, he is bound to a constant dependance on God, and from Harvest to Seedness again.
From Seedness to Harvest, he is bound to a constant dependence on God, and from Harvest to Seedness again.
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SECT. III. The Third Excellency of the Husbandman is, That he lives and depends most upon God.
SECT. III. The Third Excellency of the Husbandman is, That he lives and depends most upon God.
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And he when he cannot pray for Grace for his Soul, yet can pray for fair weather for his business.
And he when he cannot pray for Grace for his Soul, yet can pray for fair weather for his business.
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Of all men he had need to learn to pray, and that in earnest.
Of all men he had need to Learn to pray, and that in earnest.
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and makes his moan to God. He must suffer from his equals often:
and makes his moan to God. He must suffer from his equals often:
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but I said, truly this is a grief, and I must bear it; God hath laid it on, and God alone shall take it off.but I said, truly this is a grief, and I must bear it; God hath laid it on, and God alone shall take it off.
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yet he will possess his soul with Patience, and so with the Prophet Jer. 10. 19. Wo is me for my hurt, my wound is grievous,
yet he will possess his soul with Patience, and so with the Prophet Jer. 10. 19. Woe is me for my hurt, my wound is grievous,
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and sleeps, and smiles under all his load, resolving if he can possess nothing else,
and sleeps, and smiles under all his load, resolving if he can possess nothing Else,
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And in the mean time, among other provision in his house, he provides 2. Patience, with this he eats,
And in the mean time, among other provision in his house, he provides 2. Patience, with this he eats,
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So the Husbandmans spirit would fail, but that his faith is strong, and sees these are but clouds that will quickly pass away.
So the Husbandman's Spirit would fail, but that his faith is strong, and sees these Are but Clouds that will quickly pass away.
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As holy David said, Psal. 27. 11. I hadfainted unless I had believed to see the goodness of the Lord in the Land of the living.
As holy David said, Psalm 27. 11. I hadfainted unless I had believed to see the Goodness of the Lord in the Land of the living.
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when freedom would make him proud: he believes that Heaven will put an end to all and make amends for all.
when freedom would make him proud: he believes that Heaven will put an end to all and make amends for all.
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He believes also, that even this shall work for his good, that his burdens keep him humble,
He believes also, that even this shall work for his good, that his burdens keep him humble,
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Answ. For this he useth Faith and Patience, which like two Bladders keep up his heart from sinking and dejection. 1. He doth and must believe that these things are ordered by the wise Providence of his heavenly Father, That men are Gods Hand, as it is, Psal. 17. 14. The men of the World are his Sword. Answer For this he uses Faith and Patience, which like two Bladders keep up his heart from sinking and dejection. 1. He does and must believe that these things Are ordered by the wise Providence of his heavenly Father, That men Are God's Hand, as it is, Psalm 17. 14. The men of the World Are his Sword.
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Quest. And what Remedy hath he for this Inconvenience?Quest. And what Remedy hath he for this Inconvenience?
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When he hath gotten a little wool on his back, it stayes there but a while, his Rent day comes, and sweeps all away.
When he hath got a little wool on his back, it stays there but a while, his Rend day comes, and sweeps all away.
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and in publick Calamities, where-ever the storm is brewed, yer usually it lights on the Husbandman Like his sheep he is often shorn, yea almost flead somtimes.
and in public Calamities, wherever the storm is brewed, year usually it lights on the Husbandman Like his sheep he is often shorn, yea almost flayed sometimes.
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The heaviest burdens also and impositions do usually fall (respect had to his mean estate) most heavily on him;
The Heaviest burdens also and impositions do usually fallen (respect had to his mean estate) most heavily on him;
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Yea, h• … suffers even from his Inferiours, and must many times be his servants servant.
Yea, h• … suffers even from his Inferiors, and must many times be his Servants servant.
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and therefore he comforts himself, that it will not last alwayes, and so rests content.
and Therefore he comforts himself, that it will not last always, and so rests content.
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SECT. III. A Third Inconvenience of the Husbandmans Calling is, That he is lyable to many burdens and injuries:
SECT. III. A Third Inconvenience of the Husbandman's Calling is, That he is liable to many burdens and injuries:
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He is and must be like Issachar, Gen. 49. 14. an ass couching down under two burdens.
He is and must be like Issachar, Gen. 49. 14. an Ass couching down under two burdens.
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He must suffer from his Superiors; many an harsh Lecture his Landlord reads him; many a trespass and injury his Neighbour offers him;
He must suffer from his Superiors; many an harsh Lecture his Landlord reads him; many a trespass and injury his Neighbour offers him;
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many scornful terms after all their wrongs he must put up:
many scornful terms After all their wrongs he must put up:
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for he is known to be a man of peace, and his principle is known, to suffer the greatest injury, rather than offer the least;
for he is known to be a man of peace, and his principle is known, to suffer the greatest injury, rather than offer the least;
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he hath neither power, nor will, nor skill to go to Law, and so sits him down,
he hath neither power, nor will, nor skill to go to Law, and so sits him down,
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He bringeth the wind out of his treasures, he giveth the former & latter rain in their season;
He brings the wind out of his treasures, he gives the former & latter rain in their season;
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SECT. III. III. THe Third Temptation of the Husbandman is, Forgetting God, and Depending upon second Causes.
SECT. III. III. THe Third Temptation of the Husbandman is, Forgetting God, and Depending upon second Causes.
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His Calling lying among the Creatures, at some distance from God, he is prone by trading with things seen, to forget things unseen;
His Calling lying among the Creatures, At Some distance from God, he is prove by trading with things seen, to forget things unseen;
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like a man in a Mill, cannot hear the voice of God, for the clacking and noise it makes.
like a man in a Mill, cannot hear the voice of God, for the clacking and noise it makes.
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It is the peculiar happiness of the Minister, that his very Calling lies about God; He dwells at Court every day;
It is the peculiar happiness of the Minister, that his very Calling lies about God; He dwells At Court every day;
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he needs do little else, but contemplate God, and perswade others to him. But the Husbandmans business lies much among the Creatures;
he needs do little Else, but contemplate God, and persuade Others to him. But the Husbandman's business lies much among the Creatures;
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He must study the Earth, as well as the Heavens;
He must study the Earth, as well as the Heavens;
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and you know, the hired Servan• … • … hat are out in the fields, may more easily forget their Lord,
and you know, the hired Servan• … • … hat Are out in the fields, may more Easily forget their Lord,
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than they who wait on him in his chamber.
than they who wait on him in his chamber.
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There are many in the world, that have little else to do, but think of God and their Souls;
There Are many in the world, that have little Else to do, but think of God and their Souls;
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but the Husbandman he hath many things to think on, many things to care for besides:
but the Husbandman he hath many things to think on, many things to care for beside:
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and the Moon of the world doth interpose and hide from him, the sight and beams of the Sun of Righteousness:
and the Moon of the world does interpose and hide from him, the sighed and beams of the Sun of Righteousness:
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and because God is out of sight, he is too much out of the mind of the Husbandman.
and Because God is out of sighed, he is too much out of the mind of the Husbandman.
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If the year be fruitfull, he is ready to give the honour thereof to the goodness of the Ground,
If the year be fruitful, he is ready to give the honour thereof to the Goodness of the Ground,
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or to the skilfull husbandry thereof.
or to the skilful Husbandry thereof.
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If it be unfruitful, he is apt to conclude such and such a thing was the cause, not looking to the First Cause, the Mercy,
If it be unfruitful, he is apt to conclude such and such a thing was the cause, not looking to the First Cause, the Mercy,
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or Justice, or Providence of God, which doth order and govern the growing of every grasse pile,
or justice, or Providence of God, which does order and govern the growing of every grass pile,
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and the blasting of every single ear of corn upon the earth:
and the blasting of every single ear of corn upon the earth:
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But none saith, where is God my maker, who giveth Songs in the night? Job 35. 10. When the rain distills,
But none Says, where is God my maker, who gives Songs in the night? Job 35. 10. When the rain distils,
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and makes the fields to smile, dow readily does the Husbandman cry out, O the sweetness of this rain!
and makes the fields to smile, dow readily does the Husbandman cry out, Oh the sweetness of this rain!
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but how unready is he to break forth and say, O the sweetness of that God that gives it!
but how unready is he to break forth and say, Oh the sweetness of that God that gives it!
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And to help on this neglect of God, most languages have made those words Impersonals, that signifies Rain, Snow,
And to help on this neglect of God, most languages have made those words Impersonals, that signifies Rain, Snow,
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and the like, which must have no Nominative case;
and the like, which must have no Nominative case;
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— It Rains, it Freezes, &c. as if men were loth to acknowledge God, in those peculiar works of his Providence.
— It Rains, it Freezes, etc. as if men were loath to acknowledge God, in those peculiar works of his Providence.
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When this part of his field misses, he is far proner to take notice of the badness of the Earth,
When this part of his field misses, he is Far proner to take notice of the badness of the Earth,
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than of the Anger of Heaven.
than of the Anger of Heaven.
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When his Cattle mismarry, his eye is quicker upon the improvidence of his Servants, than on the Providence of his Master in Heaven.
When his Cattle mismarry, his eye is quicker upon the improvidence of his Servants, than on the Providence of his Master in Heaven.
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But none saith, where is God my Maker? And so, because we cannot discern his finger, he is constrained next time to lay on his hand, and awaken us to feel and see him.
But none Says, where is God my Maker? And so, Because we cannot discern his finger, he is constrained next time to lay on his hand, and awaken us to feel and see him.
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Thus the Honour also which is due to God, is often laid at the feet of second Causes,
Thus the Honour also which is due to God, is often laid At the feet of second Causes,
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and men blesse the hand that reaches, and not the Hand that sends it. If Grace be not predominant in our Husbandmans heart, you shall more commonly hear him,
and men bless the hand that reaches, and not the Hand that sends it. If Grace be not predominant in our Husbandman's heart, you shall more commonly hear him,
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when he is reaping his Corn, commend the goodness of his ground, than the Goodness of his God, and declare to his neighbours his own skill, with great freedome and frequency,
when he is reaping his Corn, commend the Goodness of his ground, than the goodness of his God, and declare to his neighbours his own skill, with great freedom and frequency,
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but speak of Gods blessing, which was All in All, seldome, and with much straitnesse. The Autidotes against this Temptation are,
but speak of God's blessing, which was All in All, seldom, and with much straitness. The Autidotes against this Temptation Are,
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1. A full Perswasion of the General Providence, and particular influence of God, the First Cause over all, and into all Second Causes:
1. A full Persuasion of the General Providence, and particular influence of God, the First Cause over all, and into all Second Causes:
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hence they are called Second Causes, because of their relation and dependance on the First.
hence they Are called Second Causes, Because of their Relation and dependence on the First.
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See the Genealogy of Corn and Wine resolved into God, Hos. 2. 21, 22. Hence some of the very Heathen, when they went to plow in the morning, they laid one hand on the Plough, (to speak their own part, to be painfulness) and held the other hand up to Ceres, their Goddess of Corn, to testifie their expectation of plenty from her.
See the Genealogy of Corn and Wine resolved into God, Hos. 2. 21, 22. Hence Some of the very Heathen, when they went to blow in the morning, they laid one hand on the Plough, (to speak their own part, to be painfulness) and held the other hand up to Ceres, their Goddess of Corn, to testify their expectation of plenty from her.
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It is God alone that crowns the year with his Goodnesse, Psal. 65. 〈 ◊ 〉.
It is God alone that crowns the year with his goodness, Psalm 65. 〈 ◊ 〉.
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he causeth his wind to blow, and the waters flow, Psal, 147.16. Not a drop of rain, but he makes and sends it, and tells it where it shall fall.
he Causes his wind to blow, and the waters flow, Psalm, 147.16. Not a drop of rain, but he makes and sends it, and tells it where it shall fallen.
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When the Sun shines, or showers fall, do but draw by the curtain, and by faith you may see God in the thing, Deut. 11. 15. And I will sendgrass in thy fields for thy Cattel, that thou mayest eat and be full.
When the Sun shines, or showers fallen, do but draw by the curtain, and by faith you may see God in the thing, Deuteronomy 11. 15. And I will sendgrass in thy fields for thy Cattle, that thou Mayest eat and be full.
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Does thy Grass grow well, God from heaven sent thee that grass; Does it wither, parch and fail? God hath sent for thy grass away;
Does thy Grass grow well, God from heaven sent thee that grass; Does it wither, parch and fail? God hath sent for thy grass away;
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and that he never does without good reason:
and that he never does without good reason:
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And therefore under the Law, Exod. 23.16, 19. God called for the first fruits of their land;
And Therefore under the Law, Exod 23.16, 19. God called for the First fruits of their land;
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partly to let them know who it was that gave them, and charges his People, Deut. 8. 18. Beware least thou say in thy heart, my Power,
partly to let them know who it was that gave them, and charges his People, Deuteronomy 8. 18. Beware lest thou say in thy heart, my Power,
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and the Might of my hand hath gotten me this wealth: but thou shalt. REMEMBER the LORD thy God: and the Might of my hand hath got me this wealth: but thou shalt. REMEMBER the LORD thy God:
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for it is he that giveth thee power to get wealth.
for it is he that gives thee power to get wealth.
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And all thy Endeavours without his Blessing are, as Caesar said of Senecas writings, Aren• … sine calce, they fall asunder.
And all thy Endeavours without his Blessing Are, as Caesar said of Senecas writings, Aren• … sine calce, they fallen asunder.
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Look thou therefore at God in all things.
Look thou Therefore At God in all things.
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The Finger of God may be seen by an e• … e of Faith: There is no Event so great,
The Finger of God may be seen by an e• … e of Faith: There is no Event so great,
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nor any so • … nall, but the hand of God is in it.
nor any so • … nall, but the hand of God is in it.
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And O how canst thou forget God, when thou mayest hear from him, and see him every minute? Though you see not his face,
And Oh how Canst thou forget God, when thou Mayest hear from him, and see him every minute? Though you see not his face,
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yet you may discern his foot-steps. Go into the field, and he hath been there;
yet you may discern his footsteps. Go into the field, and he hath been there;
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return into thy house among thy children, and there hath he • … en before thee.
return into thy house among thy children, and there hath he • … en before thee.
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Thou may'st meet him in every mercy, and feel him in every Judgment.
Thou Mayest meet him in every mercy, and feel him in every Judgement.
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As the Wife therefore is somtimes angry with what the Servant is doing, till he tell her, that his Master appoynted him; then she sayes no more:
As the Wife Therefore is sometimes angry with what the Servant is doing, till he tell her, that his Master appointed him; then she Says no more:
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So when cross Accidents fret thee, and second Causes walk contrary to thee, remember the First Cause hath bidden them, and rest content.
So when cross Accidents fret thee, and second Causes walk contrary to thee, Remember the First Cause hath bidden them, and rest content.
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If the Bottles of Heaven be stopped knock at Gods door, and he will open them, Jer. 14. 22. Are there any among the vanities of the Gentiles, that can cause rain,
If the Bottles of Heaven be stopped knock At God's door, and he will open them, Jer. 14. 22. are there any among the vanities of the Gentiles, that can cause rain,
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or can the Heavens give Showers? Art not thou He, O Lord our God? Therefore we will wait upon thee,
or can the Heavens give Showers? Art not thou He, Oh Lord our God? Therefore we will wait upon thee,
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for thou hast made all these things. Three Keyes the Jewish Rabbins often give him;
for thou hast made all these things. Three Keys the Jewish Rabbis often give him;
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The Key of the W• … mb, the Key of the Grave, and the Key of the Clouds; implying, that none but He can unlock these.
The Key of the W• … mb, the Key of the Grave, and the Key of the Clouds; implying, that none but He can unlock these.
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Learn then to see God, to seek God in all things. Satan cannot enter into an Hogg without divine appoyntment.
Learn then to see God, to seek God in all things. Satan cannot enter into an Hogg without divine appointment.
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VVhat can one think more casual and independent on God, than the Sabeans and Chaldeans taking away Job's Cattle!
What can one think more casual and independent on God, than the Sabeans and Chaldeans taking away Job's Cattle!
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and yet he looks beyond them at God. The Lord hath taken away; and this contents him.
and yet he looks beyond them At God. The Lord hath taken away; and this contents him.
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This opens our mouths to praise him for mercies, and strikes us dumb from repining against him in crosses.
This Opens our mouths to praise him for Mercies, and strikes us dumb from repining against him in Crosses.
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I was dumb, I opened not my mouth, because thou d• … dst it.
I was dumb, I opened not my Mouth, Because thou d• … dst it.
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Look through all Creatures and Providences as through a Glass, and behold God disposing thee and them with infinite wisdome;
Look through all Creatures and Providences as through a Glass, and behold God disposing thee and them with infinite Wisdom;
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so wilt thou meet God every step, and keep correspondence with him, though mediately, all the day long.
so wilt thou meet God every step, and keep correspondence with him, though mediately, all the day long.
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As it was with Saul and his fellow travellers, Acts 9. 7. They all heard a voice,
As it was with Saul and his fellow travellers, Acts 9. 7. They all herd a voice,
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but none, save Saul, saw Jesus Christ: So any man perceives the external sensible effects of providence,
but none, save Saul, saw jesus christ: So any man perceives the external sensible effects of providence,
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but it's the Christian Husbandman, that sees God in them, and adores him. Every Rivulet guides him up to the fountain;
but it's the Christian Husbandman, that sees God in them, and adores him. Every Rivulet guides him up to the fountain;
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and seeing his works he presently ascends to the workman, and finds his God in all things,
and seeing his works he presently ascends to the workman, and finds his God in all things,
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and all things in his God.
and all things in his God.
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2. A second Antidote is, the Consideration of the folly and danger of depending on Second Causes.
2. A second Antidote is, the Consideration of the folly and danger of depending on Second Causes.
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Folly, for nothing can move, much less help without God; a vain thing to stir the ballance of the Clock or Watch,Folly, for nothing can move, much less help without God; a vain thing to stir the balance of the Clock or Watch,
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except the Spring and great Wheel stir.
except the Spring and great Wheel stir.
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All Creatures are but poor, little Wheels, that can do you no Good without the first Cause. God must say the word;
All Creatures Are but poor, little Wheels, that can do you no Good without the First Cause. God must say the word;
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if he hiss to the flies, they come amain;
if he hiss to the flies, they come amain;
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and therefore lose thy time no more in solliciting poor second causes, or depending on them,
and Therefore loose thy time no more in soliciting poor second Causes, or depending on them,
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but knock at the right door, and you will find God still within.
but knock At the right door, and you will find God still within.
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Some trust in Chariots, and some in Horses, but we will remember the Name of the Lord our God. In vain is Salvation looked for from the hills;
some trust in Chariots, and Some in Horses, but we will Remember the Name of the Lord our God. In vain is Salvation looked for from the hills;
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from God the Lord is the salvation of his people.
from God the Lord is the salvation of his people.
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Make thy Ground as good as thou canst, but then trust not in the goodness of thy Ground,
Make thy Ground as good as thou Canst, but then trust not in the Goodness of thy Ground,
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but in the goodness of thy God for a plentifull crop;
but in the Goodness of thy God for a plentiful crop;
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Non Solum sed Caelum facit fructum, It's not the Earth, but the Heaven that sends the Corn.Non Solum sed Caelum facit Fruit, It's not the Earth, but the Heaven that sends the Corn.
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Manure and prune thy Trees with all thy Art, but then depend on Gods blessing for store of fruit:
Manure and prune thy Trees with all thy Art, but then depend on God's blessing for store of fruit:
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for the Creature can but do what it's bidden, and therefore its folly to depend thereon. And consider the danger also;
for the Creature can but do what it's bidden, and Therefore its folly to depend thereon. And Consider the danger also;
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for when its depended on, it is in danger of a blast, and you are in danger of a cu• … e.
for when its depended on, it is in danger of a blast, and you Are in danger of a cu• … e.
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God will not give his Glory to another, nor suffer his Creature to wear his Crown,God will not give his Glory to Another, nor suffer his Creature to wear his Crown,
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and therefore he many times smites the Field, the Beast, the Horse, whereon you depend too much.
and Therefore he many times smites the Field, the Beast, the Horse, whereon you depend too much.
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If you make but a Trench for water, and have no dependance on God, he takes it ill, Isa. 22. 11. Ye make a ditch also, — for the water of the old Pool;
If you make but a Trench for water, and have no dependence on God, he Takes it ill, Isaiah 22. 11. You make a ditch also, — for the water of the old Pool;
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but ye have not looked to the Maker thereof, neither had respect to him that fashioned it long agoe. but you have not looked to the Maker thereof, neither had respect to him that fashioned it long ago.
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Hereby also you invite a Curse upon your selves;
Hereby also you invite a Curse upon your selves;
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for God hath said, Jer. 17. 5. Cursed is the man that maketh flesh his arm, that trusteth in man,
for God hath said, Jer. 17. 5. Cursed is the man that makes Flesh his arm, that Trusteth in man,
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and whose trust departeth from the Lord. And if you run such an hazard by trusting in man,
and whose trust departeth from the Lord. And if you run such an hazard by trusting in man,
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how will you escape for depending on any other inferiour creature, below God himself? Read and believe the whole truth of this,
how will you escape for depending on any other inferior creature, below God himself? Read and believe the Whole truth of this,
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and nothing but the truth, Psal. 144. 10, 12, 13. It is He that giveth salvation unto Kings, — that maketh our Sons as Plants, — our Daughters as Corner stones, — our Garners full, our Sheep fruitful, our Oxen strong.
and nothing but the truth, Psalm 144. 10, 12, 13. It is He that gives salvation unto Kings, — that makes our Sons as Plants, — our Daughters as Corner stones, — our Garners full, our Sheep fruitful, our Oxen strong.
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Let the Husbandman therefore make God his friend, and then he is at league with the very stones of the Field,
Let the Husbandman Therefore make God his friend, and then he is At league with the very stones of the Field,
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and whatsoever he doth shall prosper. Be sure that he be sollicited every day by prayer, and crowned with praises;
and whatsoever he does shall prosper. Be sure that he be solicited every day by prayer, and crowned with praises;
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and then second Causes are thine own. Use means, but trust not in them. Let not your Faith stifle your Industry, nor your Industry blind your Faith.
and then second Causes Are thine own. Use means, but trust not in them. Let not your Faith stifle your Industry, nor your Industry blind your Faith.
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Let your hands be busie in the second causes, but let your heart be first on the First.
Let your hands be busy in the second Causes, but let your heart be First on the First.
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And as the sweet Psalmist advises, Psal. 37.3. Trust in the Lord and do good:
And as the sweet Psalmist advises, Psalm 37.3. Trust in the Lord and do good:
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So (mark So and not otherwise) thou shalt dwell in the Land, and verily thou shalt be fed. So (mark So and not otherwise) thou shalt dwell in the Land, and verily thou shalt be fed.
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and they that are ruled by him, he will never see them want.
and they that Are ruled by him, he will never see them want.
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SECT. III.
SECT. III.
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But to be a little more particular, from the Author of this imployment we may observe, That its sweet to beled and put into a Calling by the Lord. As our Father Adam here , God took him by the hand and led him into his Calling.
But to be a little more particular, from the Author of this employment we may observe, That its sweet to beled and put into a Calling by the Lord. As our Father Adam Here, God took him by the hand and led him into his Calling.
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He that is disposed by the Lord, is well provided for.
He that is disposed by the Lord, is well provided for.
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Hagar was hard pos'd, Gen. 16. 8. Hagar (saith God) whence comest thou, and whither wilt thougo? She was disposing her self without her Maker, or her Masters leave,Hagar was hard posed, Gen. 16. 8. Hagar (Says God) whence Comest thou, and whither wilt thougo? She was disposing her self without her Maker, or her Masters leave,
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and so back again she is sent.
and so back again she is sent.
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Now you are led into a Calling by the Lord, when your Prayers and his Providence have made the way.
Now you Are led into a Calling by the Lord, when your Prayers and his Providence have made the Way.
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When good Jacob was turned into the wide world, he goes straight to Heaven, and there vowed this vow, Gen. 28. 20. If God will be with me,
When good Jacob was turned into the wide world, he Goes straight to Heaven, and there vowed this Voelli, Gen. 28. 20. If God will be with me,
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and keep me in this way that I go, &c. Then shall the Lord be my God. and keep me in this Way that I go, etc. Then shall the Lord be my God.
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Was this vow in vain? In no wise;
Was this Voelli in vain? In no wise;
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for his God kept him, and disposed of him well as heart could wish, and sent him back in two Bands,
for his God kept him, and disposed of him well as heart could wish, and sent him back in two Bans,
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though all his stock when he went abroad, was his Staff.
though all his stock when he went abroad, was his Staff.
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He that ventures into a Calling without God, goes without his guide, who hath said, Prov. 3. 6. In all thy wayes acknowledge him,
He that ventures into a Calling without God, Goes without his guide, who hath said, Curae 3. 6. In all thy ways acknowledge him,
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and he shall direct thy paths. And so when His Providence hath led the way.and he shall Direct thy paths. And so when His Providence hath led the Way.
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We have, in the disposing of Isaac into the world, both these together, Gen. 24. 14. Prayer went before, and Providence followed after.
We have, in the disposing of Isaac into the world, both these together, Gen. 24. 14. Prayer went before, and Providence followed After.
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And vers. 50. It is agreed, saith Laban and Bethuel, The thing proceedeth from the Lord, we cannot speak a word against it.
And vers. 50. It is agreed, Says Laban and Bethuel, The thing Proceedeth from the Lord, we cannot speak a word against it.
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It is a sweet thing to sail with the gale of Providence, and sharp to sail against it.
It is a sweet thing to sail with the gale of Providence, and sharp to sail against it.
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And then, when thy Calling is lawful, and thy ends right, it strongly argues that God leads thee into it,
And then, when thy Calling is lawful, and thy ends right, it strongly argues that God leads thee into it,
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and this is a sweet thing.
and this is a sweet thing.
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For then you will bring honour to God, and that is the honour of a Calling;
For then you will bring honour to God, and that is the honour of a Calling;
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For whether we live, we live unto the Lord, and whatsoever we do, it ought to be done to the glory of God, 1 Cor. 10.31. God hath a greater Rent of glory from a poor Thresher, then from many a Prince in the world.
For whither we live, we live unto the Lord, and whatsoever we do, it ought to be done to the glory of God, 1 Cor. 10.31. God hath a greater Rend of glory from a poor Thresher, then from many a Prince in the world.
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And then when you are led into your Callings by the Lord, you will better brook the inconveniences thereof:
And then when you Are led into your Callings by the Lord, you will better brook the inconveniences thereof:
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for every Calling hath some of these, which you will digest the better, when you are led into them by such an hand.
for every Calling hath Some of these, which you will digest the better, when you Are led into them by such an hand.
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The Cup which my Father hath given me shall I not drink? who can but cheerfully drink the Cup that comes out of so good an hand? Lord! Here thou hast put me;
The Cup which my Father hath given me shall I not drink? who can but cheerfully drink the Cup that comes out of so good an hand? Lord! Here thou hast put me;
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though my work be hard, fare hard, usage hard, yet here I'le stay, till the same hand fetch me off again.
though my work be hard, fare hard, usage hard, yet Here I'll stay, till the same hand fetch me off again.
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And so holy Jacob, Gen. 31.40. In the day the drought consumed him, and the frost by night, and his sleep departed from his eyes, and yet twenty years he stuck to it.
And so holy Jacob, Gen. 31.40. In the day the drought consumed him, and the frost by night, and his sleep departed from his eyes, and yet twenty Years he stuck to it.
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God had disposed him there, and his God should dismiss him thence, for so saith the story, Gen. 31.3.God had disposed him there, and his God should dismiss him thence, for so Says the story, Gen. 31.3.
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And the Lord said unto Jacob, Return to the Land of thy fathers, and to thy kindred,
And the Lord said unto Jacob, Return to the Land of thy Father's, and to thy kindred,
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and I will be with thee. and I will be with thee.
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And therefore, let me advise all that make any reckoning of God or of his blessing, Let him carve out Callings for you,
And Therefore, let me Advice all that make any reckoning of God or of his blessing, Let him carve out Callings for you,
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and not carnal policy or carnal friends without him.
and not carnal policy or carnal Friends without him.
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Crave his direction and benediction, your wisest contrivances he can blast with a breath, and demolish your Castles in the Air with half a word;
Crave his direction and benediction, your Wisest contrivances he can blast with a breath, and demolish your Castles in the Air with half a word;
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whereas if thou acknowledge him, though thy beginning be small, thy latter end he will make great,
whereas if thou acknowledge him, though thy beginning be small, thy latter end he will make great,
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2. The Second Lesson the Husbandman may learn, is, from his Kine; from whom he learns daily fruitfulness. He sees they pay their tribute every day, yea• … twice a day to him:
2. The Second lesson the Husbandman may Learn, is, from his Kine; from whom he learns daily fruitfulness. He sees they pay their tribute every day, yea• … twice a day to him:
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And beware thou come no more into the mire, lest instead of being cleansing in the blood of Christ, thou perish in thine own.
And beware thou come no more into the mire, lest instead of being cleansing in the blood of christ, thou perish in thine own.
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And of a Swine made thee a son.
And of a Swine made thee a son.
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A Swine is a cleanly creature to a filthy sinner. Admire then the grace and goodness of God that hath chang'd thy nature:
A Swine is a cleanly creature to a filthy sinner. Admire then the grace and Goodness of God that hath changed thy nature:
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if our spiritual senses were exercised to discern good and evil. It were better to tumble in the sink, than in thy filthy sins.
if our spiritual Senses were exercised to discern good and evil. It were better to tumble in the sink, than in thy filthy Sins.
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And alas the worst filth is sweet, in comparison of sin, for that's the Devils excrements, and so most abominable;
And alas the worst filth is sweet, in comparison of since, for that's the Devils excrements, and so most abominable;
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O the endless labour that out God hath with us, before we be clean!
O the endless labour that out God hath with us, before we be clean!
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but after all, his filthy Swinish nature remains, and the next puddle he comes to, he wallows in it again.
but After all, his filthy Swinish nature remains, and the next puddle he comes to, he wallows in it again.
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he comes among good company, (the Swine may get into the Parlour,) and that smooths him again. Restraining grace pins him up;
he comes among good company, (the Swine may get into the Parlour,) and that smooths him again. Restraining grace pins him up;
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How sadly and truely doth this set out the unregenerate sinner. He comes to the means of grace, and those showers do wash him;
How sadly and truly does this Set out the unregenerate sinner. He comes to the means of grace, and those showers do wash him;
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and the difficulty of leaving sin, till the nature be changed. The Proverb is known, 2 Pet. 2.22. The Sow that was washed is turned to her wallowing in the mire.
and the difficulty of leaving since, till the nature be changed. The Proverb is known, 2 Pet. 2.22. The Sow that was washed is turned to her wallowing in the mire.
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And more particularly, he learns from the Swine the danger of relapse into a course of sin,
And more particularly, he learns from the Swine the danger of relapse into a course of since,
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And therefore he resolves to eat that he may live, and that for God; and not to live, that he may eat.
And Therefore he resolves to eat that he may live, and that for God; and not to live, that he may eat.
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If it be a hateful quality in the Swine, it cannot be lovely in any man, but much more hateful:
If it be a hateful quality in the Swine, it cannot be lovely in any man, but much more hateful:
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and drink, and feed their lusts.
and drink, and feed their Lustiest.
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And this teaches him to dislike that disposition of sensual sinners, whose only study is to eat,
And this Teaches him to dislike that disposition of sensual Sinners, whose only study is to eat,
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All he does is to fill his belly.
All he does is to fill his belly.
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He works not as the Ox, brings no fleece as the Sheep, nor milk as the kine;
He works not as the Ox, brings no fleece as the Sheep, nor milk as the kine;
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The Husbandman observes, that all the stndy and care the Swine takes, is for his belly, to satisfie his brutish appetite:
The Husbandman observes, that all the stndy and care the Swine Takes, is for his belly, to satisfy his brutish appetite:
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5. The fifth lcsson the Husbandman doth learn is, from his very Swine; In whom he beholds the filthiness of a sinner, whom Christ himself calls no less Math. 7.7. Cast not Pearls before Swine.
5. The fifth lcsson the Husbandman does Learn is, from his very Swine; In whom he beholds the filthiness of a sinner, whom christ himself calls no less Math. 7.7. Cast not Pearls before Swine.
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surely, learns the more in this.
surely, learns the more in this.
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but that the Shepheard hath taken them out of his hand, who having no other Book to learn in,
but that the Shepherd hath taken them out of his hand, who having no other Book to Learn in,
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But this is but a small part of what Jacob and David learned, and the Husbandman might and would learn from his Sheep,
But this is but a small part of what Jacob and David learned, and the Husbandman might and would Learn from his Sheep,
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And it is observable, that the word for Sheep, both in Hebrew and Greek, signifies meekness and straying, the Lessons that the Husbandman would learn from them.
And it is observable, that the word for Sheep, both in Hebrew and Greek, signifies meekness and straying, the Lessons that the Husbandman would Learn from them.
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and uses all his art to reduce him.
and uses all his art to reduce him.
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and in lew of that mercy, he makes after the child, servant, or kinsman that is run from God,
and in levum of that mercy, he makes After the child, servant, or kinsman that is run from God,
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that there is no safety out of his field, and flock; and then he wonders that ever he was sought, and found:
that there is no safety out of his field, and flock; and then he wonders that ever he was sought, and found:
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All we like Sheep have gone astray. He finds that his Sheep by straying, looseth • … asture, fleece, and life at last; All we like Sheep have gone astray. He finds that his Sheep by straying, loses • … asture, fleece, and life At last;
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And 2. He is minded here of the dangerons strayings of an unregenerate condition, Luk. 15. What man having an hundred sheep, whereof one strayed, &c. Isa. 53.6.
And 2. He is minded Here of the dangerous strayings of an unregenerate condition, Luk. 15. What man having an hundred sheep, whereof one strayed, etc. Isaiah 53.6.
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And all this the Husbandman should as he is able, apply to himself, to teach him meekness both from that Lamb of God above, and from his own below.
And all this the Husbandman should as he is able, apply to himself, to teach him meekness both from that Lamb of God above, and from his own below.
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Father, forgive them, they know not what th• … y do.
Father, forgive them, they know not what th• … y do.
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Christ Jesus was torn like a Lamb, that could have torn them like a Lion; but instead thereof he prayes and excuses for them;
christ jesus was torn like a Lamb, that could have torn them like a lion; but instead thereof he prays and excuses for them;
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Behold, the Wolf is in fault, and the Lamb must dye. 3. Without repining. The Lamb looks chearfully on the slaughterer.
Behold, the Wolf is in fault, and the Lamb must die. 3. Without repining. The Lamb looks cheerfully on the slaughterer.
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2. Without desert. The Lamb dyes for no fault of his own, but for others good: So did our dear Redeemer.
2. Without desert. The Lamb dies for no fault of his own, but for Others good: So did our dear Redeemer.
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He submitted to i• … without resistance: You raise not the Town to kill a Lamb.
He submitted to i• … without resistance: You raise not the Town to kill a Lamb.
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And here the Husbandman hath occasion to contemplate the death of his Saviour.
And Here the Husbandman hath occasion to contemplate the death of his Saviour.
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poor men cannot live without them. Jesus Christ is an useful commodity. They that know themselves, cannot live without Jesus Christ.
poor men cannot live without them. jesus christ is an useful commodity. They that know themselves, cannot live without jesus christ.
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yet he was a Lamb without blemish, 1 Pet. 1.19. fair without, and sound within. What more useful and profitable? every part of the sheep is good for something;
yet he was a Lamb without blemish, 1 Pet. 1.19. fair without, and found within. What more useful and profitable? every part of the sheep is good for something;
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The Lamb hath no armour but patience in the midst of Wolves, and so was Christ brought as a Lamb to the slaughter:
The Lamb hath no armour but patience in the midst of Wolves, and so was christ brought as a Lamb to the slaughter:
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Behold, the Lamb of God, he was far more.
Behold, the Lamb of God, he was Far more.
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Christ's life was his fleece, and as meekly did he part therewith. You see the innocency, mildness, and usefulness of your Lambs:
Christ's life was his fleece, and as meekly did he part therewith. You see the innocency, mildness, and usefulness of your Lambs:
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You see how patiently the sheep Part• … with her fleece, when you call for it:
You see how patiently the sheep Part• … with her fleece, when you call for it:
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1. He learns Meekness. He sees the meekness of his Saviour, and may learn meekness for himself. For Christ, Isa. 53.7. As a sheep before her shearers is dumb, so he openeth not 〈 ◊ 〉 mouth.
1. He learns Meekness. He sees the meekness of his Saviour, and may Learn meekness for himself. For christ, Isaiah 53.7. As a sheep before her shearers is dumb, so he Openeth not 〈 ◊ 〉 Mouth.
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4. The Fourth Lesson the Husbandman learns from his Flocks, is, from the Sheep. And from them,
4. The Fourth lesson the Husbandman learns from his Flocks, is, from the Sheep. And from them,
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And the ease and use he hath with this creature, shewes the care and goodness of his Creatour to him.
And the ease and use he hath with this creature, shows the care and Goodness of his Creator to him.
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The spur shews him him the need he hath of afflictions now and then. The shaking of his whip preaches to him the benefit of divine threatnings.
The spur shows him him the need he hath of afflictions now and then. The shaking of his whip Preaches to him the benefit of divine threatenings.
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Nay, the Husbandman that's apt to learn learns something from all his furniture. H• … s bridle teaches him the need he hath of temperance and wisdome.
Nay, the Husbandman that's apt to Learn learns something from all his furniture. H• … s bridle Teaches him the need he hath of temperance and Wisdom.
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so • … all every step thou takest be towards hea• … n, and though thy load be heavy, yet death • … ll ease thee of it.
so • … all every step thou Takest be towards hea• … n, and though thy load be heavy, yet death • … ll ease thee of it.
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unhorse Satan then • … uickly from off thy soul, and let Christ and • … is holy Spirit have the guidance of thee;
unhorse Satan then • … uickly from off thy soul, and let christ and • … is holy Spirit have the guidance of thee;
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neither wouldst • … hou be ridden at the devils pleasure, if thou • … dst understand thy self:
neither Wouldst • … how be ridden At the Devils pleasure, if thou • … dst understand thy self:
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Alas, if this horse knew his own strength, he would never be used as he is;
Alas, if this horse knew his own strength, he would never be used as he is;
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that while I know my house, and grounds, and • … ttel, I may not be ignorant of my own self.
that while I know my house, and grounds, and • … ttel, I may not be ignorant of my own self.
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and what if that be hell? Well therefore, I will seek Knowledge as silver, and • … y after it as for hidden treasure, and especially of my self, and of my eternal estate;
and what if that be hell? Well Therefore, I will seek Knowledge as silver, and • … y After it as for hidden treasure, and especially of my self, and of my Eternal estate;
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O let the husbandman therefore make a stop oftentimes, and examine, whither am I going? A• … I in the way to heaven or hell? Alas, the • … ster I go, the sooner I shall be at my jour• … es end;
O let the husbandman Therefore make a stop oftentimes, and examine, whither am I going? A• … I in the Way to heaven or hell? Alas, the • … ster I go, the sooner I shall be At my jour• … es end;
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and the Devil may ride the ignorant soul to hell, and • … e not know whither he is going.
and the devil may ride the ignorant soul to hell, and • … e not know whither he is going.
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The ignorant Horse is ridden any whither:
The ignorant Horse is ridden any whither:
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3. The Third Lesson the Husbandman learns from his Flocks, is, From the Horse, and that is the misery and danger of ignorance, Psal. 32.9. Be ye not as the Horse or Mule, which have no understanding, whose mouth • … st be held in with bit and bridle.
3. The Third lesson the Husbandman learns from his Flocks, is, From the Horse, and that is the misery and danger of ignorance, Psalm 32.9. Be you not as the Horse or Mule, which have no understanding, whose Mouth • … Saint be held in with bit and bridle.
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Better for such they had been in the place of their poorest Tenants, yea, in the condition of their very beasts that perish.
Better for such they had been in the place of their Poorest Tenants, yea, in the condition of their very beasts that perish.
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whom Gods bounty feeds a while, and whom his Justice will cut off for ever.
whom God's bounty feeds a while, and whom his justice will Cut off for ever.
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O how many may God bespeak, as he did those, Amos 4.1. Hear the word ye Kine of Bashan? fat estates, and fat at heart;
O how many may God bespeak, as he did those, Amos 4.1. Hear the word you Kine of Bashan? fat estates, and fat At heart;
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and therefore he earnestly deprecates the sin of barrenness, and strives in his place, to bring forth fruits meet for repentance.
and Therefore he earnestly deprecates the since of Barrenness, and strives in his place, to bring forth fruits meet for Repentance.
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He considers, that if once his Kine grow fat and not fruitful, the next Range will be the Shambles: and thence he concludes, that outward fulness, with leanness in the soul, is the surest preface to destruction;
He considers, that if once his Kine grow fat and not fruitful, the next Range will be the Shambles: and thence he concludes, that outward fullness, with leanness in the soul, is the Surest preface to destruction;
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It is leanness that makes them ill favoured, and there's no uncomliness like unproficiency. A lean soul under fatting means, is an ill favoured sight.
It is leanness that makes them ill favoured, and there's no uncomeliness like unproficiency. A lean soul under fatting means, is an ill favoured sighed.
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so he ought to pay more thanks and fruits unto God. He trembles, lest his soul should prove like Pharaoh 's lean Kine, Gen. 41.19. That devoured the fat, and continued lean.
so he ought to pay more thanks and fruits unto God. He trembles, lest his soul should prove like Pharaoh is lean Kine, Gen. 41.19. That devoured the fat, and continued lean.
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whereby he learns, that the greater stock or estate he hath, as he payes more rent to man,
whereby he learns, that the greater stock or estate he hath, as he pays more rend to man,
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And therefore will he every day pay his tribute unto God. The better pasture he brings them to, the more milk they bring him home;
And Therefore will he every day pay his tribute unto God. The better pasture he brings them to, the more milk they bring him home;
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He knows in feeding his Oxe he feeds his own body and children; and in supporting his Minister, he feeds his own soul, and the souls of his.
He knows in feeding his Ox he feeds his own body and children; and in supporting his Minister, he feeds his own soul, and the Souls of his.
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and therefore what the Law allows, or his own heart hath purposed besides, he supplies him with all possible speed and alacrity.
and Therefore what the Law allows, or his own heart hath purposed beside, he supplies him with all possible speed and alacrity.
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as thou hast to his Spirituals. The Husbandman therefore that fodders his Oxe, will not starve his Minister;
as thou hast to his Spirituals. The Husbandman Therefore that fodders his Ox, will not starve his Minister;
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And thy careful Minister, whose charge is weighty, and whose pains are great, hath as good a right to thy Earthly things,
And thy careful Minister, whose charge is weighty, and whose pains Are great, hath as good a right to thy Earthly things,
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— The Oxe gets thy corn, and thou givest him some of the straw at least.
— The Ox gets thy corn, and thou givest him Some of the straw At least.
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Doth God take care for Oxen? or saith he it altogether for our sakes? for our sakes, no doubt, this is written, That he that ploweth, should plow in hope. Does God take care for Oxen? or Says he it altogether for our sakes? for our sakes, no doubt, this is written, That he that ploweth, should blow in hope.
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a night will come at length, when the weary are at rest. 2. He learns hence Justice to his painful Minister, 1 Cor. 9.9. It is written in the Law • … f Moses, Thou shalt not muzzle the mouth of the Oxe, that treadeth out the Corn.
a night will come At length, when the weary Are At rest. 2. He learns hence justice to his painful Minister, 1 Cor. 9.9. It is written in the Law • … f Moses, Thou shalt not muzzle the Mouth of the Ox, that treadeth out the Corn.
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and though he feel the goad of domestick afflictions, sometimes in his side, yet he frets not, but mends his pace:
and though he feel the goad of domestic afflictions, sometime in his side, yet he frets not, but mends his pace:
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His yoke is somewhat heavy, but he knows it will grow lighter by bearing it in his youth:
His yoke is somewhat heavy, but he knows it will grow lighter by bearing it in his youth:
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he keeps in his place and furrow, though his idle neighbour would tempt him out to vain company.
he keeps in his place and furrow, though his idle neighbour would tempt him out to vain company.
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and therefore he is content to weary himself day by day;
and Therefore he is content to weary himself day by day;
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He knows he hath as much reason to work for God, as his Oxe hath to work for him; and that he expects a far greater reward,
He knows he hath as much reason to work for God, as his Ox hath to work for him; and that he expects a Far greater reward,
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and expects nothing but food for his labour. And this instructs and quiets the Husbandman in his painful Calling.
and expects nothing but food for his labour. And this instructs and quiets the Husbandman in his painful Calling.
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carries his yoke without grieving at it, and suffers the sharp visits of the Goad without renitency or opposition;
carries his yoke without grieving At it, and suffers the sharp visits of the Goad without renitency or opposition;
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yet day by day works, till he be weary, keeps his place and furrow, though it toyle him every step;
yet day by day works, till he be weary, keeps his place and furrow, though it toil him every step;
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1. Patient industry. He observes his Oxe, that's ignorant of the will of God, or the reward of Heaven;
1. Patient industry. He observes his Ox, that's ignorant of the will of God, or the reward of Heaven;
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1. The First Lesson the Husbandman may learn, is, from his Oxen. And there he learns,
1. The First lesson the Husbandman may Learn, is, from his Oxen. And there he learns,
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and the silly Ass may reprove a Próphet, when God sets in with it.
and the silly Ass may reprove a Próphet, when God sets in with it.
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It's well, we have the Art to learn of them. The greatest of men may learn from t• … e least of creatures;
It's well, we have the Art to Learn of them. The greatest of men may Learn from t• … e least of creatures;
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yet behold the felicity, man that learns somewhat from the meanest creatures. It's sad, that we have need to learn of them;
yet behold the felicity, man that learns somewhat from the Meanest creatures. It's sad, that we have need to Learn of them;
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See the misery of poor man, that must go to School to the Oxe and Ass;
See the misery of poor man, that must go to School to the Ox and Ass;
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The Oxe knoweth his owner, and the Ass his Masters crib, but my people doth not know: The Ox Knoweth his owner, and the Ass his Masters crib, but my people does not know:
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SECT. III. III. THe Third Book wherein the Husbandman may learn something of God, is, from his Flocks. The dullest of Cattel may teach their Master somewhat.
SECT. III. III. THe Third Book wherein the Husbandman may Learn something of God, is, from his Flocks. The dullest of Cattle may teach their Master somewhat.
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As he that's alwayes conversant with Books will have his mind exceedingly filled with Notions and Observations;
As he that's always conversant with Books will have his mind exceedingly filled with Notions and Observations;
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so much more will the poor Husbandmans heart be prest down, and the frame of it bent earthward, unless he study this Grace.
so much more will the poor Husbandman's heart be pressed down, and the frame of it bent earthward, unless he study this Grace.
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To be earthly in earthly business is humane: To be Heavenly in Heavenly business is divine: To be earthly in Heavenly business is brutish: to be Heavenly in earthly business is Christian. O therefore get thy ends alwayes, thy heart frequently spiritual and Heavenly;
To be earthly in earthly business is humane: To be Heavenly in Heavenly business is divine: To be earthly in Heavenly business is brutish: to be Heavenly in earthly business is Christian. Oh Therefore get thy ends always, thy heart frequently spiritual and Heavenly;
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For where the treasure is, there should the heart be also. For where the treasure is, there should the heart be also.
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Consider that God is alwayes in thy company, and who can be cold that lives in the Sun? though thy imployment be mean,
Consider that God is always in thy company, and who can be cold that lives in the Sun? though thy employment be mean,
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and thou go sometimes into the lonesome fields or the lowest imployments, yet having such Royal company, such a God,
and thou go sometime into the lonesome fields or the lowest employments, yet having such Royal company, such a God,
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and alwayes within the hearing, within a call of thee, how canst thou be dull and earthly? Think, would I flag thus,
and always within the hearing, within a call of thee, how Canst thou be dull and earthly? Think, would I flag thus,
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and have my heart under my feet thus, if some excellent Minister were in my company;
and have my heart under my feet thus, if Some excellent Minister were in my company;
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what questions would I be asking him, whatconverse would there pass between us? O how much more Heavenly should I be, that have a Heaven so nigh me,
what questions would I be asking him, whatconverse would there pass between us? O how much more Heavenly should I be, that have a Heaven so High me,
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so will you do two works in one, and get Heaven and earth at once.
so will you do two works in one, and get Heaven and earth At once.
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Look up often to the Heavens, and withal think who dwells there, what they are doing there, what thou wilt be abont a thousand years hence,
Look up often to the Heavens, and withal think who dwells there, what they Are doing there, what thou wilt be abont a thousand Years hence,
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how a man should do to get thither, and how a man may know he shall dwell for ever there.
how a man should do to get thither, and how a man may know he shall dwell for ever there.
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No creature upon earth hath an upright countenance as man hath, on purpose that he might look up to that God that made him,
No creature upon earth hath an upright countenance as man hath, on purpose that he might look up to that God that made him,
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and not to the earth whereof he is made.
and not to the earth whereof he is made.
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Resolve with an Heavenly magnanimity when thou art plowing or digging in the earth, and say, Oearth, I am not now thy equal, By Grace I am advanced to reach after higher things,
Resolve with an Heavenly magnanimity when thou art plowing or digging in the earth, and say, Oearth, I am not now thy equal, By Grace I am advanced to reach After higher things,
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then thou canst yield me any. Here I have pibbles, but yonder are pearles; here I have clods of dust, but yonder there are Crowns of Glory;
then thou Canst yield me any. Here I have pebbles, but yonder Are Pearls; Here I have clods of dust, but yonder there Are Crowns of Glory;
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here 'tis true are my Wife and children, to cherish and nourish whom I could be content to live;
Here it's true Are my Wife and children, to cherish and nourish whom I could be content to live;
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but that yonder is my Father, my Christ, my noble friend, my true joyes, my real treasure, my God, and that's enough:
but that yonder is my Father, my christ, my noble friend, my true Joys, my real treasure, my God, and that's enough:
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Mark, we must not only have our thoughts on Heaven, but our affections, affectionate working thoughts;
Mark, we must not only have our thoughts on Heaven, but our affections, affectionate working thoughts;
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and to live above, that which he cannot live without. He must have heavenly affections, and those set and fixed that will do it. Coloss. 3.2. Set your affections on things in Heaven, and not on things on Earth.
and to live above, that which he cannot live without. He must have heavenly affections, and those Set and fixed that will do it. Coloss. 3.2. Set your affections on things in Heaven, and not on things on Earth.
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and without a Divine principle, there's no rowing against these. Its a hard thing to be in the Earth, and not of it;
and without a Divine principle, there's no rowing against these. Its a hard thing to be in the Earth, and not of it;
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and therefore hath need of wingsto lift him up. Both his nature and his calling would conform him to the world;
and Therefore hath need of wingsto lift him up. Both his nature and his calling would conform him to the world;
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And therefore up O my leaden heart, and make thee wings, and fly away to rest.
And Therefore up Oh my leaden heart, and make thee wings, and fly away to rest.
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if not a Heaven in me? Put it therefore into your prayers, O all ye poor Husbandmen, whose Calling lyes in that which is vanity and vexation of spirit, Lord turn away my eyes from heholding vanity,
if not a Heaven in me? Put it Therefore into your Prayers, Oh all you poor Husbandmen, whose Calling lies in that which is vanity and vexation of Spirit, Lord turn away my eyes from beholding vanity,
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THe third special Grace that the Husbandman should get is, Heavenliness. He hath weights to press him down,
THe third special Grace that the Husbandman should get is, Heavenliness. He hath weights to press him down,
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SECT. III., III.
SECT. III., III.
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and quicken me in thy way, Psal. 119.37.and quicken me in thy Way, Psalm 119.37.
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without frequent and lively indeavours this way, thy mind will be sadly earthified and sunk down to a brutish temper, thy heart will be where thy heeles should be.
without frequent and lively endeavours this Way, thy mind will be sadly earthified and sunk down to a brutish temper, thy heart will be where thy heals should be.
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Labour in it, as being above it, and serve it not with more fervency than Him that made it.
Labour in it, as being above it, and serve it not with more fervency than Him that made it.
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There is one alone, and there 〈 ◊ 〉 not a second, yea, he hath neither Child nor Brother, There is one alone, and there 〈 ◊ 〉 not a second, yea, he hath neither Child nor Brother,
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yet there is no end of all his labour, neither is his eye satisfied with riches,
yet there is no end of all his labour, neither is his eye satisfied with riches,
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neither saith he, for whom do I labour, and 〈 ◊ 〉 my soul of good;
neither Says he, for whom do I labour, and 〈 ◊ 〉 my soul of good;
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this is also vanity, yea, it is a sore travel Who are the greatest drudges many times,this is also vanity, yea, it is a soar travel Who Are the greatest drudges many times,
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but they that have enough? perhaps no Child or near Relation to care for? Away then with this wretched and uncomfortable life;
but they that have enough? perhaps no Child or near Relation to care for? Away then with this wretched and uncomfortable life;
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use the world, as not abusing it.
use the world, as not abusing it.
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they that blame our toyle, will not keep our Children, and therefore ought to let us alone.
they that blame our toil, will not keep our Children, and Therefore ought to let us alone.
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Answ. 1. It is most sad in outward respects, if it be so, that so excellent a Creature as man should be forced to w• … ar out his spirits to 〈 ◊ 〉 a living,Answer 1. It is most sad in outward respects, if it be so, that so excellent a Creature as man should be forced to w• … Are out his spirits to 〈 ◊ 〉 a living,
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and spend all his dayes in extream labour for food and rayment.
and spend all his days in extreme labour for food and raiment.
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And 〈 ◊ 〉 to such 〈 ◊ 〉 hearted Land-lords, and • … ch of their 〈 ◊ 〉 conscionable P• … liffs also, that impose such heavy Rents for poor men, their fellow Christians to live on.
And 〈 ◊ 〉 to such 〈 ◊ 〉 hearted Landlords, and • … changed of their 〈 ◊ 〉 conscionable P• … liffs also, that impose such heavy Rends for poor men, their fellow Christians to live on.
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SECT. III. III. THe Third Abuse of Husbandry;
SECT. III. III. THe Third Abuse of Husbandry;
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Drudging; that is, a base merci• … Plodding in the world, an enslaving both soul and body to it; Drudging; that is, a base merci• … Plodding in the world, an enslaving both soul and body to it;
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a serving it, when a man should serve himself of it; wherefore the Holy Ghost saith, Hab. 2.13.
a serving it, when a man should serve himself of it; Wherefore the Holy Ghost Says, Hab. 2.13.
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Behold is it not of the Lord of Host, that the people shall labour in the fire, Behold is it not of the Lord of Host, that the people shall labour in the fire,
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and people shall weary themselves for very vanity? It is a very great judgement from God,and people shall weary themselves for very vanity? It is a very great judgement from God,
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and folly in man, to do it.
and folly in man, to do it.
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To take such excessive care and pains, as even to broyle in the fire, through extream labour,
To take such excessive care and pains, as even to broil in the fire, through extreme labour,
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and all this for vanity, for very vanity. It is no way fit, that Christs servant should be the worlds • … rudge;
and all this for vanity, for very vanity. It is no Way fit, that Christ servant should be the world's • … rudge;
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that thou who wast made a little lower then the Angels, shouldst make thy self equal with the Beasts. The comfort of thy life is much better than the riches of the world:
that thou who waste made a little lower then the Angels, Shouldst make thy self equal with the Beasts. The Comfort of thy life is much better than the riches of the world:
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And it is neither thy wisdome nor dutie to destroy the Substance for the Accident; to gain the world, and lose thy self;
And it is neither thy Wisdom nor duty to destroy the Substance for the Accident; to gain the world, and loose thy self;
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to get a living, and hazzard thy life. Object All our toyling will but maintaine our charge;
to get a living, and hazard thy life. Object All our toiling will but maintain our charge;
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with all our drudging we do but li• … e;
with all our drudging we do but li• … e;
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It's easie to talke, but we alone feel what it is to pay such a Rent, and maintain suc• … family:
It's easy to talk, but we alone feel what it is to pay such a Rend, and maintain suc• … family:
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What a wofull thing is it, that one man, nay, one Christian, should so ride upon,
What a woeful thing is it, that one man, nay, one Christian, should so ride upon,
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and oppress another? That the Landlord should surfet with plenty, and the Tenant starve with want;
and oppress Another? That the Landlord should surfeit with plenty, and the Tenant starve with want;
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the Land-lord sing, the Tenant suffer; the one swim in the others sweat and tears, and live in the others death.
the Landlord sing, the Tenant suffer; the one swim in the Others sweat and tears, and live in the Others death.
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This is horrible injustice, which the great Land-lord of you all will revenge. Alas! the Lace of one Sute of yours, would clothe all his family:
This is horrible injustice, which the great Landlord of you all will revenge. Alas! the Lace of one Suit of yours, would cloth all his family:
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your extravagant Sa• … ces would purchase a full belly for them, the week about.
your extravagant Sa• … ces would purchase a full belly for them, the Week about.
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Such an abatement of Rent as would do you no hurt, would make your Te• … ant and his Children sing all the year, and bless God for you.
Such an abatement of Rend as would do you no hurt, would make your Te• … Ant and his Children sing all the year, and bless God for you.
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Did you see their intollerable pains, their homely and scanty fare• … and hear their frequent sighs and pitco• … moan, your hearts must be harder than rocks if they did not relent.
Did you see their intolerable pains, their homely and scanty fare• … and hear their frequent sighs and pitco• … moan, your hearts must be harder than Rocks if they did not relent.
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Abate therefore, for pities sake, of your • … gour; let not your little finger be heavi• … than your Grand-fathers loins;
Abate Therefore, for pities sake, of your • … gour; let not your little finger be heavi• … than your Grandfathers loins;
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rememb• … you are all of the same dust, and what 〈 ◊ 〉 you that you have not received? And kno• … that your mercy will lose you nothing:
rememb• … you Are all of the same dust, and what 〈 ◊ 〉 you that you have not received? And kno• … that your mercy will loose you nothing:
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the • … ating of your Rents, shall procure the ad• … ancing of your house.
the • … ating of your Rends, shall procure the ad• … ancing of your house.
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Remember, the liberal man deviseth liberal things, and by liberal things he shall stand. How many by such severities, have indeed gotten great wealth for their Children;
remember, the liberal man devises liberal things, and by liberal things he shall stand. How many by such severities, have indeed got great wealth for their Children;
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but Gods curse coming with it, that wealth hath occasioned the ruine of these Children:
but God's curse coming with it, that wealth hath occasioned the ruin of these Children:
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whereas more moderate Portions or Estates, might have match't them with far more comfort, yea and plentie.
whereas more moderate Portions or Estates, might have matched them with Far more Comfort, yea and plenty.
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And is there any wisdom or forecast by bringing many families to penury, to store up a little Mammon of unrighteousness,
And is there any Wisdom or forecast by bringing many families to penury, to store up a little Mammon of unrighteousness,
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and therewith to undoe your own souls, and your Children, when you are gone? For he is wise that hath said, Prov. 15.27. He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house, as well as all about him.
and therewith to undo your own Souls, and your Children, when you Are gone? For he is wise that hath said, Curae 15.27. He that is greedy of gain Troubles his own house, as well as all about him.
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2. But notwithstanding the hard bargains you have, this is not the proper way to mend them.
2. But notwithstanding the hard bargains you have, this is not the proper Way to mend them.
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God requires no more from any man, than he can comfortably do.
God requires no more from any man, than he can comfortably do.
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If you had more Faith, you would need less toyle; and lively prayers would excuse much of your languishing pains and travel:
If you had more Faith, you would need less toil; and lively Prayers would excuse much of your languishing pains and travel:
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And therefore, as the Apostle orders, Phil. 4.7. Let your moderation be known unto all men.
And Therefore, as the Apostle order, Philip 4.7. Let your moderation be known unto all men.
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I bar idleness, but perswade to moderation:
I bar idleness, but persuade to moderation:
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work with less intensness for the meat that perisheth, than for the meat that perisheth not:
work with less intenseness for the meat that Perishes, than for the meat that Perishes not:
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make not 〈 ◊ 〉 life a slavery, Eccles. 2.22.
make not 〈 ◊ 〉 life a slavery, Eccles. 2.22.
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For what hath 〈 ◊ 〉 of all his labour, and the vexation of his heart, wherein he hath laboured under the Sun For all his days are sorrow, For what hath 〈 ◊ 〉 of all his labour, and the vexation of his heart, wherein he hath laboured under the Sun For all his days Are sorrow,
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and his travel grief, and his heart taketh not rest in the night this is also vanitie.and his travel grief, and his heart Takes not rest in the night this is also vanity.
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A lively description of this abuse in question, and the censure of wisdom upon it, it is vanitie.
A lively description of this abuse in question, and the censure of Wisdom upon it, it is vanity.
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Yea, this brutish humou• … is somtimes found in those, that have no need do to it, Ecc. 4.8.
Yea, this brutish humou• … is sometimes found in those, that have no need do to it, ecc 4.8.
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As the Emperour said of evil Herod, it were better to be his Swine, than his Son:
As the Emperor said of evil Herod, it were better to be his Swine, than his Son:
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so one may truly say, it were better to be their horses or dogs, than their Tenants;
so one may truly say, it were better to be their Horses or Dogs, than their Tenants;
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for they have more expressions of love and kindness from them, and easier service imposed on them, than their Tenants have.
for they have more expressions of love and kindness from them, and Easier service imposed on them, than their Tenants have.
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He that will Sleep in Jesus, must serve his Generation, Acts 13.36.
He that will Sleep in jesus, must serve his Generation, Acts 13.36.
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That was right Husbandry in Joseph, Gen. 41. He did not hoard corn, and let others starve;
That was right Husbandry in Joseph, Gen. 41. He did not hoard corn, and let Others starve;
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but because the Common Wealth cannot live without it.
but Because the Common Wealth cannot live without it.
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no, how may I further the common Good? He plows and sows, not only because he lives by it,
no, how may I further the Common Good? He blows and Sovus, not only Because he lives by it,
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And the Religious Husbandman will serve his God, and then will serve his Generation, and then will serve himself; not himself first;
And the Religious Husbandman will serve his God, and then will serve his Generation, and then will serve himself; not himself First;
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SECT. III. III. THe Third Design of the Husbandman should be, The Publick Good, He hath learned but a little way in the book of Christianity, that sets his private benefit above the publick good.
SECT. III. III. THe Third Design of the Husbandman should be, The Public Good, He hath learned but a little Way in the book of Christianity, that sets his private benefit above the public good.
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or any such like, therein he must deny himself; and account that sordid, yea cursed gain, that is obtained with the general loss.
or any such like, therein he must deny himself; and account that sordid, yea cursed gain, that is obtained with the general loss.
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And therefore wheresoever his private benefit crosses the publick, as in hoarding up Corn in a time of dearth,
And Therefore wheresoever his private benefit Crosses the public, as in hoarding up Corn in a time of dearth,
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So that's a Mercenary Husbandman that onely works for riches, he must labour for his Countrey, else he is not worthy to live in it:
So that's a Mercenary Husbandman that only works for riches, he must labour for his Country, Else he is not worthy to live in it:
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It were a mercenary Souldier that only would fight for his pay, no, he must fight for his Country:
It were a mercenary Soldier that only would fight for his pay, no, he must fight for his Country:
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And as the least pin is of use in the greatest building, so the meanest Husbandman may be of use in the Mightiest State and the Swords that defend us would be of little avail, without the Plough-shares to maintain them.
And as the least pin is of use in the greatest building, so the Meanest Husbandman may be of use in the Mightiest State and the Swords that defend us would be of little avail, without the Ploughshares to maintain them.
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So should the Religious Husbandman look above himself, above his own silly interest, and design the publick good in his labours:
So should the Religious Husbandman look above himself, above his own silly Interest, and Design the public good in his labours:
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and took his life in his hands, and came off with honour:
and took his life in his hands, and Come off with honour:
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As David, though he had then onely commenc'd Shepheard, yet when he heard of Goliah's affront to the publick, he had the heart of a King to vindicate that disgrace;
As David, though he had then only commenced Shepherd, yet when he herd of goliath's affront to the public, he had the heart of a King to vindicate that disgrace;
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Away then with that poorness, that baseness of spirit out of this Excellent Calling:
Away then with that poorness, that baseness of Spirit out of this Excellent Calling:
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For he hath far stronger inducements to be publick spirited, to wit, The Love of Jesus Christ, which love being shed abroad in his heart by the holy Ghost, should make him drown his private in the Publick Good.
For he hath Far Stronger inducements to be public spirited, to wit, The Love of jesus christ, which love being shed abroad in his heart by the holy Ghost, should make him drown his private in the Public Good.
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Shall limping Nature go thus far, that had no Bible but the Creatures, nor Heaven but the Elysian Fields? Surely grace in the Husbandman will not leave him behind.
Shall limping Nature go thus Far, that had no bible but the Creatures, nor Heaven but the Elysian Fields? Surely grace in the Husbandman will not leave him behind.
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but it is necessary that Rome be relieved.
but it is necessary that Room be relieved.
cc-acp pn31 vbz j cst vvb vbb vvn.
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Another venturing to Sea in a dreadful storm to relieve his needy City with Corn, with this conclusion, it is not necessary that I live, another venturing to Sea in a dreadful storm to relieve his needy city with Corn, with this conclusion, it is not necessary that I live,
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Another purposely disguising himself in the battel, that he might be there to save his Countrey. another purposely disguising himself in the battle, that he might be there to save his Country.
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One advising his Countrey men for the publick Good, though he knew that Advice would speedily cost him his life.One advising his Country men for the public Good, though he knew that advice would speedily cost him his life.
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It is strange, what Instances have been of this Excellent Spirit among Heathens.
It is strange, what Instances have been of this Excellent Spirit among heathens.
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and there were publick want abroad. Though he be a private man, yet he should have a Publick spirit.
and there were public want abroad. Though he be a private man, yet he should have a Public Spirit.
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He is more pleased with the publick wealth, though he lie under private wants, than if himself had wealth,
He is more pleased with the public wealth, though he lie under private Wants, than if himself had wealth,
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and the wise Husbandman more values the blessing of God upon an empty barn, than a full barn and a curse therein.
and the wise Husbandman more value's the blessing of God upon an empty barn, than a full barn and a curse therein.
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but he hoarded it, lest others should starve: It is said, Prov. 11.26. He that withholdeth corn, people shall curse him, but blessing shall be upon the head of him that selleth it;
but he hoarded it, lest Others should starve: It is said, Curae 11.26. He that withholdeth corn, people shall curse him, but blessing shall be upon the head of him that Selleth it;
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You are likely to be but mean and poor in the things of this World; O labour to be rich in the possession of that God that made it.
You Are likely to be but mean and poor in the things of this World; Oh labour to be rich in the possession of that God that made it.
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yea, the strength of thy heart, and thy portion for ever, Psal. 73.25, 26.
yea, the strength of thy heart, and thy portion for ever, Psalm 73.25, 26.
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and thy incomes small, yet art thou unconceivably happy in having the God of Heaven and Earth thy Friend, thy Father,
and thy incomes small, yet art thou unconceivably happy in having the God of Heaven and Earth thy Friend, thy Father,
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and while this knot is tied, what though thy bread be course, thy bed hard, thy rents heavy, thy charge great,
and while this knot is tied, what though thy bred be course, thy Bed hard, thy rends heavy, thy charge great,
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My Beloved is mine, and I am his, is felicity enough in this world;My beloved is mine, and I am his, is felicity enough in this world;
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Thy house is but a shaddow, nor thy ground, nor team, nor treasure, but here is thy All-sufficiency, thy exceeding great reward.
Thy house is but a shadow, nor thy ground, nor team, nor treasure, but Here is thy All-sufficiency, thy exceeding great reward.
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Alas, all your other comforts are contingent, and conditional, they are shallow and short, but Christ is all in all.
Alas, all your other comforts Are contingent, and conditional, they Are shallow and short, but christ is all in all.
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You cannot want Grace or any thing else that's good for you, that live in God the fountain of them all.
You cannot want Grace or any thing Else that's good for you, that live in God the fountain of them all.
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and then he will order all things to the best for you.
and then he will order all things to the best for you.
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O therefore repose and lay up your chief Happiness in the having of God yours, by faith and union,
O Therefore repose and lay up your chief Happiness in the having of God yours, by faith and Union,
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but my treasure is without bank, or bottom, or end, Psal. 4.8. Thou hast put gladness in my heart, more than in the time, that their Corn and Wine increased.
but my treasure is without bank, or bottom, or end, Psalm 4.8. Thou hast put gladness in my heart, more than in the time, that their Corn and Wine increased.
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Sir, these are rare comforts you have, but they have bounds and bottom, they have an end:
Sir, these Are rare comforts you have, but they have bounds and bottom, they have an end:
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but my masters treasure (meaning the Indies ) hath no bottom, it's unexhaustible: So may the religious Husbandman say to his Land-lord;
but my Masters treasure (meaning the Indies) hath not bottom, it's unexhaustible: So may the religious Husbandman say to his Landlord;
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When the Venetians shewed the Embassadour• … of Charles the 5th, their Magazine and vast treasures, he pointed down, saying, these have abottom,
When the Venetians showed the Embassadour• … of Charles the 5th, their Magazine and vast treasures, he pointed down, saying, these have abottom,
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Others can boast of their fair houses, large demesnes, Noble Alliances, and numerous Friends, and I can glory in the Lord, that exercises to me loving kindness, and righteousness, and delights therein.
Others can boast of their fair houses, large demesnes, Noble Alliances, and numerous Friends, and I can glory in the Lord, that exercises to me loving kindness, and righteousness, and delights therein.
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The Lord is my Shepheard, I shall not want. One Jewel is worth an hundred load of lumber.The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want. One Jewel is worth an hundred load of lumber.
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And when the Barn is empty, then he can live by Faith. My God, is riches enough for any man:
And when the Barn is empty, then he can live by Faith. My God, is riches enough for any man:
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he trembles the more for his mercy, and loves him never the less for his frowns:
he trembles the more for his mercy, and loves him never the less for his frowns:
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And therefore he fears God in prosperity, and loves him in Adversity:
And Therefore he fears God in Prosperity, and loves him in Adversity:
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and can make a living not out of bread only, but out of every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God:
and can make a living not out of bred only, but out of every word that Proceedeth out of the Mouth of God:
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I have enough, and enough, and enough. Thus a true Saint is under his condition by Humility, but above it by Faith,I have enough, and enough, and enough. Thus a true Saint is under his condition by Humility, but above it by Faith,
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If I had nothing in the world, if there were no world at all, yet my soul is compleatly happy in my God.
If I had nothing in the world, if there were no world At all, yet my soul is completely happy in my God.
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therefore I will hope in him. Therefore I will hope in him.
av pns11 vmb vvi p-acp pno31.
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And thus the holy and mortified Husbandman sits down with God, and sings chearfully, The Lord is my portion, saith my soul,
And thus the holy and mortified Husbandman sits down with God, and sings cheerfully, The Lord is my portion, Says my soul,
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though there were nothing else in the world.
though there were nothing Else in the world.
cs pc-acp vbdr pix av p-acp dt n1.
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O divine Spirit, like that of God himself, that is content and satisfied in and with himself,
O divine Spirit, like that of God himself, that is content and satisfied in and with himself,
sy vvb n1, av-j d pp-f np1 px31, cst vbz j cc vvn p-acp cc p-acp px31,
(80) section (DIV2)
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yet I will rejoyce in the Lord, and will joy in the God of my Salvation: O blessed frame.yet I will rejoice in the Lord, and will joy in the God of my Salvation: Oh blessed frame.
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the Flock shall be cut off from the fold, and there shall be no Herd in the stall:
the Flock shall be Cut off from the fold, and there shall be no Heard in the stall:
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and the Fields shall yield no meat;
and the Fields shall yield no meat;
cc dt n2 vmb vvi dx n1;
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Although the Fig-tree shall not blossome, neither shall fruit be found in the Vines, the labour of the Olive shall fail, Although the Fig tree shall not blossom, neither shall fruit be found in the Vines, the labour of the Olive shall fail,
cs dt n1 vmb xx vvi, dx vmb n1 vbi vvn p-acp dt n2, dt n1 pp-f dt n1 vmb vvi,
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or be miserable that hath the possession of happiness it self? Hab. 3.18.
or be miserable that hath the possession of happiness it self? Hab. 3.18.
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why says he, is not God in Heaven? Who can sink, that hath Caesar with him in the ship,
why Says he, is not God in Heaven? Who can sink, that hath Caesar with him in the ship,
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It was the saying of an Holy Man, to one whose crosses and troubles were so great, that he cried out, O I am quite undone;
It was the saying of an Holy Man, to one whose Crosses and Troubles were so great, that he cried out, Oh I am quite undone;
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had not he need then to be sure of Christ? He whose treasure is above, can never be undone.
had not he need then to be sure of christ? He whose treasure is above, can never be undone.
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A few hard years will bring the Husbandman to bread and water;
A few hard Years will bring the Husbandman to bred and water;
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Your harvest is doubtful, your comforts are uncertain, O make sure of God, and then you have something sure.
Your harvest is doubtful, your comforts Are uncertain, Oh make sure of God, and then you have something sure.
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SECT. III. III. THe Third Rule of the Husbandman in his Calling, is, Make a treasure of God.
SECT. III. III. THe Third Rule of the Husbandman in his Calling, is, Make a treasure of God.
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and to trappan and draw in a Rivulet to water his Medow• …: Those are his Designs.
and to trappan and draw in a Rivulet to water his Medow• …: Those Are his Designs.
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his greatest cruelty is to dig into the Bowels of the earth, his cunningest dissimulation is in fraying the fowls from his Corn,
his greatest cruelty is to dig into the Bowels of the earth, his cunningest dissimulation is in fraying the fowls from his Corn,
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the deepest policy of the Husbandman is to get bread for his Family, and pay his Rent;
the Deepest policy of the Husbandman is to get bred for his Family, and pay his Rend;
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A plain man is the very description of an Husbandman. The Statesman deals in policy, the Souldier in cruelty, the Trades-man in dissimulation;
A plain man is the very description of an Husbandman. The Statesman deals in policy, the Soldier in cruelty, the Tradesman in dissimulation;
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nor yet can the Husbandman cogg and flatter and circumvent with that impudence which others have:
nor yet can the Husbandman clog and flatter and circumvent with that impudence which Others have:
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for our Father Adam was not set only to dress the earth, but to keep it too, and all that fed thereon.
for our Father Adam was not Set only to dress the earth, but to keep it too, and all that fed thereon.
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but Jacob was a Plain man, dwelling in Tents; void of dissimulation and deceit; And he, we must not lose him, he was an Husbandman in our large acceptation,but Jacob was a Plain man, Dwelling in Tents; void of dissimulation and deceit; And he, we must not loose him, he was an Husbandman in our large acceptation,
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but plain dealing is the genuine frame of the good Husbandman, Gen. 25. 27. Esau, he was a cunning Hunter,
but plain dealing is the genuine frame of the good Husbandman, Gen. 25. 27. Esau, he was a cunning Hunter,
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In many Callings, deceit is half the Trade;
In many Callings, deceit is half the Trade;
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There is not naturally nor usually that fraud and cunning in the Husbandman, as in other men.
There is not naturally nor usually that fraud and cunning in the Husbandman, as in other men.
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SECT. IV. A Fourth Excellency of Husbandry is, That it is an harmless and deceitless Calling.
SECT. IV. A Fourth Excellency of Husbandry is, That it is an harmless and deceitless Calling.
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Indeed in this Iron Age, too much fraud is stollen under this coat offreeze, but in the beginning it was not so;
Indeed in this Iron Age, too much fraud is stolen under this coat offreeze, but in the beginning it was not so;
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he hath shorter Commons, but others have a larger reckoning; and that estate which comes too soon, seldom stayes too long with any man.
he hath shorter Commons, but Others have a larger reckoning; and that estate which comes too soon, seldom stays too long with any man.
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yet shall I be one of Gods poor, and then I care not.
yet shall I be one of God's poor, and then I care not.
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I will be just and honest, sink or swim. Plain dealing is my only Jewel, and though by using it I dye a beggar,
I will be just and honest, sink or swim. Plain dealing is my only Jewel, and though by using it I die a beggar,
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but so might my next Crop be blasted;
but so might my next Crop be blasted;
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than deal hardly with his Brethren. Here, says he, I might sell bad for good, or less measure for full measure,
than deal hardly with his Brothers. Here, Says he, I might fell bad for good, or less measure for full measure,
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he Plowes not with the subtle Fox, but with the laborious Oxe; and if he cannot thereby reach a livelihood, hee'l rather fare hardly, himself,
he Plows not with the subtle Fox, but with the laborious Ox; and if he cannot thereby reach a livelihood, he'll rather fare hardly, himself,
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And so though his income be not great, yet it is as solid as it seems;
And so though his income be not great, yet it is as solid as it seems;
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and if I deal deceitfully with men, my Kine and Sheep might next time cast their Young, and deceive me.
and if I deal deceitfully with men, my Kine and Sheep might next time cast their Young, and deceive me.
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If he can learn cunning to sow his ground in the fittest time, he never contrives to • … eap where he did not sow.
If he can Learn cunning to sow his ground in the Fittest time, he never contrives to • … eap where he did not sow.
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If he can but ensnare the Birds that harm him, hee'l never over reach his B• … thren that hurt him not.
If he can but ensnare the Birds that harm him, he'll never over reach his B• … Lamentations that hurt him not.
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And then his children must be educated;
And then his children must be educated;
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SECT. IV. A Fourth Inconvenience in this Calling is, That he hath many cares and troubles in the flesh:
SECT. IV. A Fourth Inconvenience in this Calling is, That he hath many Cares and Troubles in the Flesh:
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and that you will rest from your labours, when they shall not rest from their pain.
and that you will rest from your labours, when they shall not rest from their pain.
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he hath a succession of cares and troubles in this world;
he hath a succession of Cares and Troubles in this world;
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And be confident that their way of sin, is a worse life than your way of labour;
And be confident that their Way of since, is a Worse life than your Way of labour;
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while your cares are to make provision for your Families:
while your Cares Are to make provision for your Families:
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And consider, that all men have their Cares as well as you, yea perhaps the Gentleman your neighbour hath his head full of cares to make provision for his lusts,
And Consider, that all men have their Cares as well as you, yea perhaps the Gentleman your neighbour hath his head full of Cares to make provision for his Lustiest,
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and a feast on the Promises must be mingled with a meal upon troubles.
and a feast on the Promises must be mingled with a meal upon Troubles.
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When you design your cares ultimately at the glory of God, and manage them with holy hearts, you sanctifie them;
When you Design your Cares ultimately At the glory of God, and manage them with holy hearts, you sanctify them;
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Let prayers therefore be mingled with your cares, and cordials with your troubles.
Let Prayers Therefore be mingled with your Cares, and cordials with your Troubles.
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the way therefore is to get them sanctified and sweetned. Seeing this load cannot be cast off, carry it as easily as you can.
the Way Therefore is to get them sanctified and sweetened. Seeing this load cannot be cast off, carry it as Easily as you can.
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But what Remedy can be given to this Inconvenience? Answ. No way in this world to avoyd them;
But what Remedy can be given to this Inconvenience? Answer No Way in this world to avoid them;
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and is estranged to it in his heart, that useth him thus as a stranger. Quest.
and is estranged to it in his heart, that uses him thus as a stranger. Quest.
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and though the world thus use him, yet hereby he grows out of love with it,
and though the world thus use him, yet hereby he grows out of love with it,
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and vexation of spirit, there's their Accident. He hath his house to build or to repair, that almost ruines him;
and vexation of Spirit, there's their Accident. He hath his house to built or to repair, that almost ruins him;
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then his ground to manure, that costs him much trouble and care; then his Rent or Fine to pay, this falls heavy on him, and comes oft;
then his ground to manure, that costs him much trouble and care; then his Rend or Fine to pay, this falls heavy on him, and comes oft;
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he hath hardly got up his back, but the half year returns, and his Rents squeeze him down again,
he hath hardly god up his back, but the half year returns, and his Rends squeeze him down again,
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he deals in those things that have not their name for nought, vanity, there's their Substance,
he deals in those things that have not their name for nought, vanity, there's their Substance,
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though he cannot read, yet they shall read and write, because he feels the want thereof;
though he cannot read, yet they shall read and write, Because he feels the want thereof;
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and then they must be provided for, and this creates him new cares and troubles;
and then they must be provided for, and this creates him new Cares and Troubles;
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so that, though he have not so much fleshly trouble, yet hath he troubles in the flesh one upon another.
so that, though he have not so much fleshly trouble, yet hath he Troubles in the Flesh one upon Another.
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It is true, he may thank the fall of our father Adam for many of these, It is true, he may thank the fallen of our father Adam for many of these,
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but however he came by them, now he hath them. Indeed this advantage he hath by them, that they make him long for Heaven;
but however he Come by them, now he hath them. Indeed this advantage he hath by them, that they make him long for Heaven;
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his hard work here, makes him long to be at rest;
his hard work Here, makes him long to be At rest;
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so that between the cares of his mind and the pains of his body, he hath load enough for one.
so that between the Cares of his mind and the pains of his body, he hath load enough for one.
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as envy useth to pursue its object to death, he kills him down right, because he was exalted in Gods esteem above him.
as envy uses to pursue its Object to death, he kills him down right, Because he was exalted in God's esteem above him.
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and is the death of him;
and is the death of him;
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He that should have blest God for his Brother, and examin'd himself, he takes it ill at God, and ill of his Brother,
He that should have blessed God for his Brother, and examined himself, he Takes it ill At God, and ill of his Brother,
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Abel sat above Cain in the favour and acceptation of God, Gen. 4.4, 5. and for this Cain was wroth, and his countenance fell.Abel sat above Cain in the favour and acceptation of God, Gen. 4.4, 5. and for this Cain was wroth, and his countenance fell.
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SECT. IV. IV THe Fourth Temptation of the Husbandman is, Envy at his Superiours. And by this Temptation fell the second Husbandman in the world.
SECT. IV. IV THe Fourth Temptation of the Husbandman is, Envy At his Superiors. And by this Temptation fell the second Husbandman in the world.
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you grudge at their full Tables and delicate fare, but if you consider the great reckoning they have to pay, you would pity them at your heart.
you grudge At their full Tables and delicate fare, but if you Consider the great reckoning they have to pay, you would pity them At your heart.
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Their • … azzards, and troubles, and temptations at present, besides their danger to come, do far surpass their enjoyments,
Their • … azzards, and Troubles, and temptations At present, beside their danger to come, do Far surpass their enjoyments,
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and do rather crave your compassion, then your emulation: For, 1. They are in perpetual danger of falling from their height.
and do rather crave your compassion, then your emulation: For, 1. They Are in perpetual danger of falling from their height.
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If you saw a man advanced to the top of some high pinacle, and there shaking by every blast, would you not pitty such a man? Who would envy that mans advancement? Such is the condition of Great men;
If you saw a man advanced to the top of Some high pinnacle, and there shaking by every blast, would you not pity such a man? Who would envy that men advancement? Such is the condition of Great men;
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they are higher than you, but then their hazzard is greater, and their fall the sadder;
they Are higher than you, but then their hazard is greater, and their fallen the sadder;
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Every wind shakes them, and their fears drink up a great deal of their joyes: And then,
Every wind shakes them, and their fears drink up a great deal of their Joys: And then,
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2. Their troubles are proportionable to their greatness:
2. Their Troubles Are proportionable to their greatness:
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You have small debts to pay, and they have great debts to pay, and find it as hard to discharge them, as you find yours;
You have small debts to pay, and they have great debts to pay, and find it as hard to discharge them, as you find yours;
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and for one Husbandman, there are two or three Gentlemen that dye in debt: You have crosses in your Children; why, they have greater:
and for one Husbandman, there Are two or three Gentlemen that die in debt: You have Crosses in your Children; why, they have greater:
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And the Sun and Moon in their habitations, do sometimes ecclipse one another, and cannot be fixt in the same firmament:
And the Sun and Moon in their habitations, do sometime eclipse one Another, and cannot be fixed in the same firmament:
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You have injuries offered you, and so you are drawn into suit; Alas! they are seldome out of suit:
You have injuries offered you, and so you Are drawn into suit; Alas! they Are seldom out of suit:
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You see their Glory, but alas you do not see their misery;
You see their Glory, but alas you do not see their misery;
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you envy the bravery of their Apparel, but you would pity them if you knew the Diseases and Distempers that are often under it;
you envy the bravery of their Apparel, but you would pity them if you knew the Diseases and Distempers that Are often under it;
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you see their stately houses, but you see not the cares, the fears, the discontents that many times lodge within them;
you see their stately houses, but you see not the Cares, the fears, the discontents that many times lodge within them;
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1. Study the real evils or troubles, as well as the seeming happiness of your Superiours.
1. Study the real evils or Troubles, as well as the seeming happiness of your Superiors.
crd vvb dt j n2-jn cc n2, c-acp av c-acp dt j-vvg n1 pp-f po22 n2-jn.
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To Preserve you then against this Temptation,
To Preserve you then against this Temptation,
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But yet in the mean while, if ye will be Gods Husbandry, if ye will be Gods Building, ye must not envy them, no not at all.
But yet in the mean while, if you will be God's Husbandry, if you will be God's Building, you must not envy them, no not At all.
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If their sitting on your Shoulders do not raise them nearer Heaven, but only squeeze down you to the earth, they will have a full cup of wrath made ready for them in due time.
If their sitting on your Shoulders do not raise them nearer Heaven, but only squeeze down you to the earth, they will have a full cup of wrath made ready for them in due time.
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Sadly and certainly shall they rue it with the rich man in the Gospel, if they make their Tenants grown by the racking of their Rents, that they may sing in the multitude of their Frolicks.
Sadly and Certainly shall they rue it with the rich man in the Gospel, if they make their Tenants grown by the racking of their Rends, that they may sing in the multitude of their Frolics.
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nay wo, wo to them, if poor men perish for want of necessaries, while they swim in their superfluities, and relieve them not:
nay woe, woe to them, if poor men perish for want of necessaries, while they swim in their superfluities, and relieve them not:
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if he were alive, would not desire it) I may not speak one word for these;
if he were alive, would not desire it) I may not speak one word for these;
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nor for an idle, unuseful life, for any man or woman in the world; (Our Father Adam himself,
nor for an idle, unuseful life, for any man or woman in the world; (Our Father Adam himself,
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or apparel, that is in use with any;
or apparel, that is in use with any;
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yet I dare not plead for any of the excessive gallantry, or costly superfluity, either in fare, building,
yet I Dare not plead for any of the excessive gallantry, or costly superfluity, either in fare, building,
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The holy Husbandman will not yield to these thoughts, he is of another temper. But though this Cockatrice must be crusht, and Antidotes sought against this malignant humour;
The holy Husbandman will not yield to these thoughts, he is of Another temper. But though this Cockatrice must be crushed, and Antidotes sought against this malignant humour;
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or doth God throw down riches and greatness winking, and bestow honours at adventures? Nay, my Beloved, this is but his Temptation.
or does God throw down riches and greatness winking, and bestow honours At adventures? Nay, my beloved, this is but his Temptation.
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But doth he well this while? Is he indeed in the right? and hath Providence done him wrong,
But does he well this while? Is he indeed in the right? and hath Providence done him wrong,
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Thus he pleases, but mostly frets himself at the Grandeur of Superiors; and instead of chearing himself, he torments himself at the comforts of his betters.
Thus he Pleases, but mostly frets himself At the Grandeur of Superiors; and instead of cheering himself, he torments himself At the comforts of his betters.
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and comforts himself after all with this, that in Heaven he shall sit above them, if at least any of them come there.
and comforts himself After all with this, that in Heaven he shall fit above them, if At least any of them come there.
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Nay, the Husbandman is apt to think that he hath Reason on his side, y• … a and God Almighty also, that God loves none that are richer than he;
Nay, the Husbandman is apt to think that he hath Reason on his side, y• … a and God Almighty also, that God loves none that Are Richer than he;
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as there is an ambitious one in Great Ones to abide no equal.
as there is an ambitious one in Great Ones to abide no equal.
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and there is a levelling Principle in the hearts of common people, that can endure no Superiour;
and there is a levelling Principle in the hearts of Common people, that can endure no Superior;
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The rich, they are sick of their poor neighbours; and the poor are as sick of their rich Superiours:
The rich, they Are sick of their poor neighbours; and the poor Are as sick of their rich Superiors:
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and deal as Abimeleck by Isaac, Gen. 26. 16. Go from us (sayes he) for thou art much mightier than we.
and deal as Abimelech by Isaac, Gen. 26. 16. Go from us (Says he) for thou art much Mightier than we.
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Nay, if their humour were not curb'd by grace within or fear without, they would actually dispossess their Superiours of their right,
Nay, if their humour were not curbed by grace within or Fear without, they would actually dispossess their Superiors of their right,
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Never good world since there was such a distinction• … between Princes and Peasants, between rich and poor:
Never good world since there was such a distinction• … between Princes and Peasants, between rich and poor:
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What needs such decking of a walking Dunghil? worser cloaths might serve: Would they were tyed a while to our fare.
What needs such decking of a walking Dunghill? worser clothes might serve: Would they were tied a while to our fare.
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This one fellow came in to sojourn, and he will needs be a Judge, said they of Sodom to Lot the wealthy, Gen. 19. 9. What are these idle Gentry good for? See their intollerable pride and height.
This one fellow Come in to sojourn, and he will needs be a Judge, said they of Sodom to Lot the wealthy, Gen. 19. 9. What Are these idle Gentry good for? See their intolerable pride and height.
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This Temptation meeting with a proud temper, doth much disfigure our Husbandman, and makes him speak reproachfully and unadvisedly with his lips.
This Temptation meeting with a proud temper, does much disfigure our Husbandman, and makes him speak reproachfully and unadvisedly with his lips.
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when his Landlords Horses lye in a finer House then he, and his meanest servant wears a cloth beyond him.
when his Landlords Horses lie in a finer House then he, and his Meanest servant wears a cloth beyond him.
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when he hath his head full of cares, his bones full of pain, and hath hardly meat to eat, or time to eat it;
when he hath his head full of Cares, his bones full of pain, and hath hardly meat to eat, or time to eat it;
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and fare at such an high rate;
and fare At such an high rate;
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He knows no reason, why such being made of the same mold, and perhaps born of the same Stock with himself, should live in such brave houses, wear such costly apparel,
He knows no reason, why such being made of the same mould, and perhaps born of the same Stock with himself, should live in such brave houses, wear such costly apparel,
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he gets it, and they spend it, though most of it returns through his hands again.
he gets it, and they spend it, though most of it returns through his hands again.
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and because he finds that the Gospel hath included the poor, he thinks to exclude the rich;
and Because he finds that the Gospel hath included the poor, he thinks to exclude the rich;
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This is the Portion of their Cup, if they be without Christ; And if thy Superiours be good men, thou shouldst love and honour them, and never envy them.
This is the Portion of their Cup, if they be without christ; And if thy Superiors be good men, thou Shouldst love and honour them, and never envy them.
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2. Study the Wisdome and Word of God.
2. Study the Wisdom and Word of God.
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As he may do what he will with his own, and thy eye hath no reason to be evil, because His is good;
As he may do what he will with his own, and thy eye hath no reason to be evil, Because His is good;
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so a little modesty would tell thee, that he hath wisdome to know where to bestow his gifts. Alas!
so a little modesty would tell thee, that he hath Wisdom to know where to bestow his Gifts. Alas!
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for thy part, he sees that thy neighbours high Estate, and thy high spirit would undo thee:
for thy part, he sees that thy neighbours high Estate, and thy high Spirit would undo thee:
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he knows what's fit for him, and he knows what's fit for thee: He knows a Competence, and Heaven at the end of it, is enough for thee, if thou be his Child;
he knows what's fit for him, and he knows what's fit for thee: He knows a Competence, and Heaven At the end of it, is enough for thee, if thou be his Child;
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and it is too much, if thou be his Enemy.
and it is too much, if thou be his Enemy.
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He knows the better temper, and other usefulness he may be of, which shall not go without reward;
He knows the better temper, and other usefulness he may be of, which shall not go without reward;
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and while thou hast more then thou deservest, what needst thou care what God bestows upon others.
and while thou hast more then thou deservest, what Needest thou care what God bestows upon Others.
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And then if you will look into the Word of God, you will quickly see their End. That they are set in slippery places, that they are fatted for the slaughter, and who envies the stalled Oxe his large allowance? That the upright shall have dominion over them in the morning;
And then if you will look into the Word of God, you will quickly see their End. That they Are Set in slippery places, that they Are fatted for the slaughter, and who envies the stalled Ox his large allowance? That the upright shall have dominion over them in the morning;
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That they are brought into desolation as in a moment, and utterly consumed with terrours; That their utmost happiness is but a dream; That they Are brought into desolation as in a moment, and utterly consumed with terrors; That their utmost happiness is but a dream;
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That where the Scripture counteth men of low degree vanity, it determineth that men of high degree, are a lye.
That where the Scripture counteth men of low degree vanity, it determineth that men of high degree, Are a lie.
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And therefore in the name and words of the most High I admonish thee, Psal. 49.16. Be not thou afraid when one is made rich, when the glory of his house is increased:
And Therefore in the name and words of the most High I admonish thee, Psalm 49.16. Be not thou afraid when one is made rich, when the glory of his house is increased:
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For when he dieth he shall carry nothing away; his glory shall not descend after him.
For when he Dieth he shall carry nothing away; his glory shall not descend After him.
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And thus you see how much against Reason, how much against Religion it is, to have a rising thought of envy against your Superiours;
And thus you see how much against Reason, how much against Religion it is, to have a rising Thought of envy against your Superiors;
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which Considerations may work with you, and Prayer joyned to them will work with God, to bring your spirits level with your Estates,
which Considerations may work with you, and Prayer joined to them will work with God, to bring your spirits level with your Estates,
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You are provoked by evil words now and then, they likewise have their affronts, that pierce them far deeper than yours do.
You Are provoked by evil words now and then, they likewise have their affronts, that pierce them Far Deeper than yours doe.
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And then for health, that epitome of mercy; you are indeed sometimes sick, alas, they are seldome well:
And then for health, that epitome of mercy; you Are indeed sometime sick, alas, they Are seldom well:
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they must eat and drink by rule, and do find far less sweetness in their meat, and sleep than you do;
they must eat and drink by Rule, and do find Far less sweetness in their meat, and sleep than you do;
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and must these be envyed? And then you must needs imagine their cares do exceed yours;
and must these be envied? And then you must needs imagine their Cares do exceed yours;
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and cares, you know, are the heaviest of your load, and herein they do as much exceed you, as in their estates;
and Cares, you know, Are the Heaviest of your load, and herein they do as much exceed you, as in their estates;
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care to get, care to keep their own, care to borrow, and care to pay, care to get and keep their reputation,
care to get, care to keep their own, care to borrow, and care to pay, care to get and keep their reputation,
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and houshold cares must needs be many:
and household Cares must needs be many:
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and all these cares and troubles are herein heavier than yours, in that they are more unexpected,
and all these Cares and Troubles Are herein Heavier than yours, in that they Are more unexpected,
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and they are less prepar'd for them; and you know the more tender the skin, the deeper the iron enters thereinto.
and they Are less prepared for them; and you know the more tender the skin, the Deeper the iron enters thereinto.
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And 3. As their Troubles, so their Temptations are very great.
And 3. As their Troubles, so their Temptations Are very great.
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A wise man would not have their Estates a year, for the Temptations they have in an hour.
A wise man would not have their Estates a year, for the Temptations they have in an hour.
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The greater the Man, the greater is his Temptation. O what temptations have they to Pride, to Flesh-pleasing, to Covetousness, to Atheism!
The greater the Man, the greater is his Temptation. O what temptations have they to Pride, to Flesh pleasing, to Covetousness, to Atheism!
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What fuel do their Estates lay up for these sins? How hard is it to have full barns, a vast Estate,
What fuel do their Estates lay up for these Sins? How hard is it to have full Barns, a vast Estate,
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and that entail'd, without a Soul at ease? You little think what their danger is,
and that entailed, without a Soul At ease? You little think what their danger is,
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how readily a man forgets God, when he is full.
how readily a man forgets God, when he is full.
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I dare say, thou that enviest him, would st be worse than he, if thou had'st his Estate.
I Dare say, thou that Enviest him, would Saint be Worse than he, if thou Hadst his Estate.
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and rather to pity then envy that Crown, that's so garnisht with Pearls without, and lin'd with Tears within.
and rather to pity then envy that Crown, that's so garnished with Pearls without, and lined with Tears within.
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What a strong temptation is it to oppress, when a man knows he can do what he list? The having of much, is a mighty incentive to hunger for more.
What a strong temptation is it to oppress, when a man knows he can do what he list? The having of much, is a mighty incentive to hunger for more.
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So that every way thy Superiour, is superiour to thee in temptations, and therefore his condition not to be envied.
So that every Way thy Superior, is superior to thee in temptations, and Therefore his condition not to be envied.
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And then 4. If you think of their future hazzard, you have small need to envy them;
And then 4. If you think of their future hazard, you have small need to envy them;
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for it is a thousand to one, they miss of Heaven, and go to Hell;
for it is a thousand to one, they miss of Heaven, and go to Hell;
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and therefore as the Souldier that was Sentenc'd for stealing Grapes, and reproach'd by his fellows for eating them so busily,
and Therefore as the Soldier that was Sentenced for stealing Grapes, and reproached by his Fellows for eating them so busily,
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as he was going to Execution, answer'd, Do you grudge me the Grapes, that I must pay so dear for? So you have little reason to grudge them the Estates,
as he was going to Execution, answered, Do you grudge me the Grapes, that I must pay so dear for? So you have little reason to grudge them the Estates,
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for which they must pay so dear.
for which they must pay so dear.
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because he sweats, and they do not; he payes the money, and they receive it;
Because he sweats, and they do not; he pays the money, and they receive it;
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yea, except grace prevent and mortifie, there lies at his heart a perpetual grudg, and secret spite at all Magistrates, Ministers, great and wealthy men, all which he thinks do him wrong,
yea, except grace prevent and mortify, there lies At his heart a perpetual grudge, and secret spite At all Magistrates, Ministers, great and wealthy men, all which he thinks doe him wrong,
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nay, the painful life of his faithful Minister he is apt to envy, as if he had a degree of ease and honour above himself;
nay, the painful life of his faithful Minister he is apt to envy, as if he had a degree of ease and honour above himself;
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He can hardly see the fine house of the Gentleman his neighbour, nor the fine cloaths of his Wife or Children, without an envious eye;
He can hardly see the fine house of the Gentleman his neighbour, nor the fine clothes of his Wife or Children, without an envious eye;
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His Landlords temptation is to despise him, and his temptation is to envy his Landlord. He can hardly come to Town, but he envies the ease of the Tradesman:
His Landlords temptation is to despise him, and his temptation is to envy his Landlord. He can hardly come to Town, but he envies the ease of the Tradesman:
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And ever since, the spirit that is in the Husbandman is prone to lust unto envy.
And ever since, the Spirit that is in the Husbandman is prove to lust unto envy.
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But if a man promise little, he comes as Luk. 13.7. Behold these three years I come seeking fruit on this fig-tree, and find none, cut it down;
But if a man promise little, he comes as Luk. 13.7. Behold these three Years I come seeking fruit on this Fig tree, and find none, Cut it down;
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SECT. IV. IV. THe fourth Book wherein the Husbandman may learn something for his soul, is from his Orchard. The word in the Hebrew for a Grove of Trees signifies also contemplation, as if a man should never go among his Trees without some contemplation.
SECT. IV. IV. THe fourth Book wherein the Husbandman may Learn something for his soul, is from his Orchard. The word in the Hebrew for a Grove of Trees signifies also contemplation, as if a man should never go among his Trees without Some contemplation.
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And here in general, when he comes into his Orchard, he remembers Paradise, where he in Adam did once enjoy God,
And Here in general, when he comes into his Orchard, he remembers Paradise, where he in Adam did once enjoy God,
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and where by eating the forbidden fruit he lost him! And this comes in well to qualifie that delight, he takes among his Trees.
and where by eating the forbidden fruit he lost him! And this comes in well to qualify that delight, he Takes among his Trees.
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It is said that our Father Adam did never look towards Eden, the Paradise whence he was cast, without a tear;
It is said that our Father Adam did never look towards Eden, the Paradise whence he was cast, without a tear;
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to think of the happiness he had lost, and the evil he had committed.
to think of the happiness he had lost, and the evil he had committed.
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However, the Husbandman hath many an aking heart here, upon the sad remembrance of his sin and fall,
However, the Husbandman hath many an aching heart Here, upon the sad remembrance of his since and fallen,
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and thereupon he examines, whether the guilt of that sin be pardoned to him, and whether the heart and strength of it be broken in him.
and thereupon he examines, whither the guilt of that since be pardoned to him, and whither the heart and strength of it be broken in him.
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But the more particular Lessons he learns in his Orchard are. 1. From the variety and kinds of Trees and the fruits thereof.
But the more particular Lessons he learns in his Orchard Are. 1. From the variety and Kinds of Trees and the fruits thereof.
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He observes the diversity, and choice of Christians, and of their graces shadow'd out in that Cant. 4.13. Thy plants are an Orchard of Pomgranates, with pleasant fruits, Camphire with Spikenard, Spikenard and Saffron, Calamus and Cynamon, with all Trecs of Frankincense, Myrrh and Aloes., with all the cheif spices. Here's Christs Orchard;
He observes the diversity, and choice of Christians, and of their graces shadowed out in that Cant 4.13. Thy plants Are an Orchard of Pomegranates, with pleasant fruits, Camphire with Spikenard, Spikenard and Saffron, Calamus and Cinnamon, with all Trecs of Frankincense, Myrrh and Aloes., with all the chief spices. Here's Christ Orchard;
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every Tree a Saint, and every Saint variety of sweet tasting and sweet smelling graces.
every Tree a Saint, and every Saint variety of sweet tasting and sweet smelling graces.
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Ah Lord, sayes the Husbandman, what plenty is here for me, but what scarcity have I for thee? What a brave sight is a fair Orchard with well-ordered Trees,
Ah Lord, Says the Husbandman, what plenty is Here for me, but what scarcity have I for thee? What a brave sighed is a fair Orchard with well-ordered Trees,
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and each filled with fruit? How much fairer a sight is a congregation of fruit-bearing Saints, that bear the fruits and Spices that God loves? What delight doth the Husbandman take in his Orchard;
and each filled with fruit? How much Fairer a sighed is a congregation of Fruit bearing Saints, that bear the fruits and Spices that God loves? What delight does the Husbandman take in his Orchard;
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and O what delight would your God take, to walk with you in your houses,
and Oh what delight would your God take, to walk with you in your houses,
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and to walk among us here in this house, if every Seat here were filled with a row of fruitfull Trees!
and to walk among us Here in this house, if every Seat Here were filled with a row of fruitful Trees!
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he would pluck our ripe fruits and graces, and take them to Heaven with him: he would prune and purge us, that we might bring forth more fruit.
he would pluck our ripe fruits and graces, and take them to Heaven with him: he would prune and purge us, that we might bring forth more fruit.
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And what, must young Trees and others, that bear nothing, be cast into the fire? Nay the Husbandman waits upon them with patience,
And what, must young Trees and Others, that bear nothing, be cast into the fire? Nay the Husbandman waits upon them with patience,
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and suffers many a Tree that beares nothing grow in hopes;
and suffers many a Tree that bears nothing grow in hope's;
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but if no industry or patience will cure them, then up they go, and to the fire.
but if no industry or patience will cure them, then up they go, and to the fire.
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And so doth God bear with young ones in hopes, and looks for little service from little ones,
And so does God bear with young ones in hope's, and looks for little service from little ones,
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and fences and waters many a Tree, that yet brings no fruit; but this is in hope, that their after-diligence will pay for all.
and fences and waters many a Tree, that yet brings no fruit; but this is in hope, that their after-diligence will pay for all.
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why cumbereth it the ground? How near thou hast been to stocking up, none knows but God and Christ, who hath diverted the blow many a long day.why cumbereth it the ground? How near thou hast been to stocking up, none knows but God and christ, who hath diverted the blow many a long day.
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But if no course will make them fruitful, then the ax is laid to the root of the Tree,
But if no course will make them fruitful, then the ax is laid to the root of the Tree,
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and every Tree that bringeth not forth fruit, shall be hewn, down and cast into the fire. and every Tree that brings not forth fruit, shall be hewn, down and cast into the fire.
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They which are not good for fruit, shall be good for fuell. By the leaning of the Tree, he knowes which way it will fall;
They which Are not good for fruit, shall be good for fuel. By the leaning of the Tree, he knows which Way it will fallen;
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and by the leaning of his own heart towards Heaven, he trusts it will fall thither.
and by the leaning of his own heart towards Heaven, he trusts it will fallen thither.
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But especially the Husbandman in his Orchard thinkes of Christ and his sweetness, Cant. 2.3. As the Apple Tree among the Trees of the Wood, so is my beloved among the sons.
But especially the Husbandman in his Orchard thinks of christ and his sweetness, Cant 2.3. As the Apple Tree among the Trees of the Wood, so is my Beloved among the Sons.
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I sat down under his shadow with great delight, and his fruit was sweet to my tast. I sat down under his shadow with great delight, and his fruit was sweet to my taste.
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All the Trees of the Wood must give place to the Apple: And all creatures must stand aloof from Christ.
All the Trees of the Wood must give place to the Apple: And all creatures must stand aloof from christ.
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His shade and fruit are both sweet. O what a treasure, thinks the Husbandman, have I of my Saviour!
His shade and fruit Are both sweet. O what a treasure, thinks the Husbandman, have I of my Saviour!
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and thereupon he tasts this Apple of Paradise; and as by an Apple, death came into the world,
and thereupon he tastes this Apple of Paradise; and as by an Apple, death Come into the world,
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so by this Celestial Apple, he recovers life again. O the solace the poor Husbandman hath under Christ's shadow in an Ordinance!
so by this Celestial Apple, he recovers life again. O the solace the poor Husbandman hath under Christ's shadow in an Ordinance!
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O the sweetness he tastes from his spirit!
O the sweetness he tastes from his Spirit!
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And so he returns into his house full of Christ, and earnestly pressing him upon others.
And so he returns into his house full of christ, and earnestly pressing him upon Others.
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2. The second lesson the Husbandman learns in his Orchard, is from the Planting of his Trees,
2. The second Lesson the Husbandman learns in his Orchard, is from the Planting of his Trees,
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and hereby he understands the Nature af regeneration, Rom. 6.5. For if we have been planted together, in the likeness of his death.
and hereby he understands the Nature of regeneration, Rom. 6.5. For if we have been planted together, in the likeness of his death.
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He sees the Crab-Tree stock must be cut off, and then into it, must the Scion be ingraffed and inoculated,
He sees the Crab-Tree stock must be Cut off, and then into it, must the Scion be Ingrafted and inoculated,
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before it can be an Apple in his Orchard:
before it can be an Apple in his Orchard:
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Whereby the Husbandman learns, that the old man in him, though it cannot be stockt up by the rootes in this life,
Whereby the Husbandman learns, that the old man in him, though it cannot be stocked up by the roots in this life,
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yet it must be cut off by compunction, humiliation, and mortification; and the new man ingraffed into his heart by vivification, faith, and renovation:
yet it must be Cut off by compunction, humiliation, and mortification; and the new man Ingrafted into his heart by vivification, faith, and renovation:
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Whereby he concludes, I must live in another, if I would live for ever, Gal. 2.20. I am crucified with Christ: Nevertheless I live, yet not I, but Christ that lives in me.
Whereby he concludes, I must live in Another, if I would live for ever, Gal. 2.20. I am Crucified with christ: Nevertheless I live, yet not I, but christ that lives in me.
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As if the Crab-Tree stock should cry out, I am cut off; yet I live, but not I, but the Scion that is planted in me.
As if the Crab-Tree stock should cry out, I am Cut off; yet I live, but not I, but the Scion that is planted in me.
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Old Adam cryes, I am wounded and killed, nevertheless I live; yet not I now, but Jesus Christ, the second Adam, lives in me.
Old Adam cries, I am wounded and killed, nevertheless I live; yet not I now, but jesus christ, the second Adam, lives in me.
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And he sees, that till this work of ingraffing be over, no fruits are to be seen but Crabs.
And he sees, that till this work of Engrafting be over, no fruits Are to be seen but Crabs.
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And thence he gathers, that till that change be wrought within, no man can bring forth fruit acceptable unto God:
And thence he gathers, that till that change be wrought within, no man can bring forth fruit acceptable unto God:
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All his best works are but meer Crabs; or the fruit cannot be better then the Tree;
All his best works Are but mere Crabs; or the fruit cannot be better then the Tree;
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and therefore he is restless, till this work be done in him;
and Therefore he is restless, till this work be done in him;
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He reads, he inquires, he prayes, he hears, he is never quiet, until he also be renewed in the spirit of his mind,
He reads, he inquires, he prays, he hears, he is never quiet, until he also be renewed in the Spirit of his mind,
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and be made like that Tree, Jerem. 17.8. planted by the waters, whose leaf shall be green, neither shall it cease from yielding fruit.
and be made like that Tree, Jeremiah 17.8. planted by the waters, whose leaf shall be green, neither shall it cease from yielding fruit.
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3. The third Lesson the Husbandman learnes in his Orchard is, from the Pruning of the Trees;
3. The third lesson the Husbandman learns in his Orchard is, from the Pruning of the Trees;
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And there he learns the danger of prosperity, and the Mercy of crosses. He sees that when there are too many branches, there is too little fruit;
And there he learns the danger of Prosperity, and the Mercy of Crosses. He sees that when there Are too many branches, there is too little fruit;
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and where the top is too big for the root, there's danger of being wind-fallen. And this he considers well, and receives instruction.
and where the top is too big for the root, there's danger of being wind-fallen. And this he considers well, and receives instruction.
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He likewise hath found, that the pruning of the Tree hath usually made it better, and that which seemed to hurt it, hath helped afterward.
He likewise hath found, that the pruning of the Tree hath usually made it better, and that which seemed to hurt it, hath helped afterwards.
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And the Lord hereby teacheth him the danger of abundance, and the blessing of the Cross.
And the Lord hereby Teaches him the danger of abundance, and the blessing of the Cross.
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He learns that an high estate is more dangerous, and less fruitful than a mean;
He learns that an high estate is more dangerous, and less fruitful than a mean;
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That i• … God had suffered him to grow bulky, it would have been worse for his soul.
That i• … God had suffered him to grow bulky, it would have been Worse for his soul.
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He sees that pruning is as needful as fencing, and therefore can bless God, when he takes away a Cow, as well as when he sends him a Calf. When Flesh and Blood cryes, O I am cut, I bleed, I am undone, Faith sings, Blessed be the name of the Lord.
He sees that pruning is as needful as fencing, and Therefore can bless God, when he Takes away a Cow, as well as when he sends him a Calf. When Flesh and Blood cries, Oh I am Cut, I bleed, I am undone, Faith sings, Blessed be the name of the Lord.
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Any man can say, when the Lord gives, blessed be God; but to say from the very heart, Blessed be God, when he takes away;
Any man can say, when the Lord gives, blessed be God; but to say from the very heart, Blessed be God, when he Takes away;
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that a good man only can say:
that a good man only can say:
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yea one that feels real benefit in his soul by his losses, he knowes his Heavenly Physician takes no blood from him,
yea one that feels real benefit in his soul by his losses, he knows his Heavenly physician Takes no blood from him,
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but what was pu• … rid, and did him hurt;
but what was pu• … rid, and did him hurt;
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lop'd off no branches, but what were suckers, and did run away with that sap, which would have produced fruit:
loped off no branches, but what were suckers, and did run away with that sap, which would have produced fruit:
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and thereupon he is, in cold blood, humbly content, and thankful, for that which others fret at, and get nothing.
and thereupon he is, in cold blood, humbly content, and thankful, for that which Others fret At, and get nothing.
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Nay, if God prune off a child, that lay nearer his heart than Christ, or than it ought, he is dumb, he opens not his mouth, knowing, that God hath done nothing without reason, which he hath done:
Nay, if God prune off a child, that lay nearer his heart than christ, or than it ought, he is dumb, he Opens not his Mouth, knowing, that God hath done nothing without reason, which he hath done:
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And concludes, All's for good, first or last. He hath read that Isa. 5.6. and considered it well, where God threatens his vineyard, it shall not he prun'd nor, dig'd;
And concludes, All's for good, First or last. He hath read that Isaiah 5.6. and considered it well, where God threatens his vineyard, it shall not he pruned nor, dug;
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and the next news is, thereshall come up bryars and thorns, • … nd the cloudes shall rain no more upon it.
and the next news is, thereshall come up briars and thorns, • … and the Clouds shall rain no more upon it.
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Therefore our wise Husbandman is afraid of • … rosperity, as others are of troubles; and welcomes crosses as kindly as others do benefits.
Therefore our wise Husbandman is afraid of • … rosperity, as Others Are of Troubles; and welcomes Crosses as kindly as Others do benefits.
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4. The fourth lesson the Husbandman • … arns in his Orchard is, from the harmless Choristers there;
4. The fourth Lesson the Husbandman • … arns in his Orchard is, from the harmless Choristers there;
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I mean the Birds, that are singing there. And from thence he learns.
I mean the Birds, that Are singing there. And from thence he learns.
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1. Chearful dependance on God. For he sees the poor Birds of the Aire, when they have broke their fast, know not where they shall sup,
1. Cheerful dependence on God. For he sees the poor Birds of the Air, when they have broke their fast, know not where they shall sup,
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and yet they sing, and fly abroad without a carking thought, and find meat in due season at the hand of God, Math. 6.26.
and yet they sing, and fly abroad without a carking Thought, and find meat in due season At the hand of God, Math. 6.26.
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Behold the Fowles of the Aire, for they sow not, nor reap, nor gather into Barns, Behold the Fowls of the Air, for they sow not, nor reap, nor gather into Barns,
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yet your Heavenly Father feedeth them. Are ye not much better then they? How merry are they with a little!yet your Heavenly Father feeds them. are you not much better then they? How merry Are they with a little!
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and why should I be sad that have much more? Are these so sweetly provided for, that neither sow nor reap? Much more may I trust in God, that both sow and reap:
and why should I be sad that have much more? are these so sweetly provided for, that neither sow nor reap? Much more may I trust in God, that both sow and reap:
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Can they sing and rely on providence, that have no Barns of their own? How much more may I rest in the Lord,
Can they sing and rely on providence, that have no Barns of their own? How much more may I rest in the Lord,
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and bless his name, that have Barns, and something in them? Shall they sing among the branches, Psal. 104.12.
and bless his name, that have Barns, and something in them? Shall they sing among the branches, Psalm 104.12.
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And shall I pule and pine among my children? They can take a time to provide, and a time to sing;
And shall I pule and pine among my children? They can take a time to provide, and a time to sing;
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should not I finda time then, to praise God each day, as well as a time to provide for my self? Yea,
should not I finda time then, to praise God each day, as well as a time to provide for my self? Yea,
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2. The Husbandman hence takes incouragement to prayer. He observes, that the eyes of all wart upon God,
2. The Husbandman hence Takes encouragement to prayer. He observes, that the eyes of all wart upon God,
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and he satisfies the desire of every living thing, Psal. 145.16.
and he Satisfies the desire of every living thing, Psalm 145.16.
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And thereupon he grounds some hopes, that God will satisfie his desire, especially when he perceives that God gives an ear to the Ravens, when they cry, Psal. 147.9.
And thereupon he grounds Some hope's, that God will satisfy his desire, especially when he perceives that God gives an ear to the Ravens, when they cry, Psalm 147.9.
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Now sayes he, will God hear the Fowles of the Aire, when they cry, yea,
Now Says he, will God hear the Fowls of the Air, when they cry, yea,
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even the Raven, that is an unreason• … nable creature, an unclean creature, an unmerciful creature to other Birds,
even the Raven, that is an unreason• … nable creature, an unclean creature, an unmerciful creature to other Birds,
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an inauspicate creature, a very embleme of Gods, curse, that hath an hoarse voice, unapt of all others to move pity,
an inauspicate creature, a very emblem of God's, curse, that hath an hoarse voice, unapt of all Others to move pity,
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nay, that cryes but implicitely, and not directly to God:
nay, that cries but implicitly, and not directly to God:
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Then why may not my Gracious God hear me, though I be ignorant, unclean, unable to pray,
Then why may not my Gracious God hear me, though I be ignorant, unclean, unable to pray,
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and want an heart to desire grace as I ought? Why may not God hear my implicite desires,
and want an heart to desire grace as I ought? Why may not God hear my implicit Desires,
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when I can produce no better? I will beleive, I will pray, though I can but chatter like a Crane, though I can but cry like the Raven.
when I can produce no better? I will believe, I will pray, though I can but chatter like a Crane, though I can but cry like the Raven.
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SECT. IV.
SECT. IV.
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howbeit, any habitation on this side Hell, may content a poor sinner as thou art.
howbeit, any habitation on this side Hell, may content a poor sinner as thou art.
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Therefore thou shalt serve thine enemies in the want of all things. The nearer and liker to Heaven thy place is, the better;
Therefore thou shalt serve thine enemies in the want of all things. The nearer and liker to Heaven thy place is, the better;
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If Israel be unfruitful in Canaan, he must be sent to Babel, Deut. 28. 47. Because thou servedst not the Lord thy God with joyfulness and gladness of heart for the abundance of all things,
If Israel be unfruitful in Canaan, he must be sent to Babel, Deuteronomy 28. 47. Because thou servedst not the Lord thy God with joyfulness and gladness of heart for the abundance of all things,
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If you be lean in a fat pasture, you may be justly turned to Commons.
If you be lean in a fat pasture, you may be justly turned to Commons.
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The Sun shines on the Stars, and they reflect light on us: so seeing God hath so singularly provided for you, be singularly useful to him.
The Sun shines on the Stars, and they reflect Light on us: so seeing God hath so singularly provided for you, be singularly useful to him.
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But this is not all, Verbal praises cannot pay off real Mercies; and therefore see you make a sutable return of honour and service unto God.
But this is not all, Verbal praises cannot pay off real mercies; and Therefore see you make a suitable return of honour and service unto God.
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When thou lookest on thy habitation, bless the Lord; when thou walkest in thy ground, bless the Lord; many others they have barren ground, rotten house, unwholsome Air, dangerous scituation;
When thou Lookest on thy habitation, bless the Lord; when thou walkest in thy ground, bless the Lord; many Others they have barren ground, rotten house, unwholesome Air, dangerous situation;
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The sweeter Seat, the greater Rent you must pay unto God.
The Sweeten Seat, the greater Rend you must pay unto God.
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and then praise the Lord; who setteth the bounds of your habitatio• … s, and who might have taken an house for thee in Bedlam, in a Dungeon.
and then praise the Lord; who sets the bounds of your habitatio• … s, and who might have taken an house for thee in Bedlam, in a Dungeon.
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yea make a step somtimes into the poor mans Coat, and behold the pitiful abiding that he hath,
yea make a step sometimes into the poor men Coat, and behold the pitiful abiding that he hath,
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and never repine at some petty inconvenience that troubles your mind;
and never repine At Some Petty inconvenience that Troubles your mind;
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If you didst but see in a glass, the miserable houses of many a child of God, you would bless the Lord upon your knees,
If you didst but see in a glass, the miserable houses of many a child of God, you would bless the Lord upon your knees,
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because thou hadsta favour unto me, Psal. 44. 3.
Because thou hadsta favour unto me, Psalm 44. 3.
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or labour, or sword, but Lord thy right hand, and t• … ine arm, and the light of thy countenance,
or labour, or sword, but Lord thy right hand, and t• … ine arm, and the Light of thy countenance,
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now if it be otherwise with thee, say not I have gotten this by my wit,
now if it be otherwise with thee, say not I have got this by my wit,
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And God expects that you praise him more, and serve him better then others, Psal. 16. 6, 7. The lines are fallen to me in pleasant places — I will bless the Lord.
And God expects that you praise him more, and serve him better then Others, Psalm 16. 6, 7. The lines Are fallen to me in pleasant places — I will bless the Lord.
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Now when your temporal, corporal, and spiritual conveniences are greater then their contrary inconveniences, then is your scituation comfortable.
Now when your temporal, corporal, and spiritual conveniences Are greater then their contrary inconveniences, then is your situation comfortable.
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and the nighest unto Heaven, he had the dew of Heaven and the fatness of the Earth.
and the nighest unto Heaven, he had the due of Heaven and the fatness of the Earth.
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IN the next place, let us observe from the Place of his imployment, The Lord put him into the Garden of Eden, That its a great priviledge to be placed in an Eden, that is Comfortably. Our Father Adam had the finest Seat in all the Countrey, the sweetest on Earth,
IN the next place, let us observe from the Place of his employment, The Lord put him into the Garden of Eden, That its a great privilege to be placed in an Eden, that is Comfortably. Our Father Adam had the Finest Seat in all the Country, the Sweetest on Earth,
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and procure the blessing both of He• … ven and Earth. Indeed this is the sinew Society;
and procure the blessing both of He• … ven and Earth. Indeed this is the sinew Society;
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he shall dw• … with God on high in Heaven, he shall want Bread on Earth.
he shall dw• … with God on high in Heaven, he shall want Bred on Earth.
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Mark the perfect man, 〈 ◊ 〉 behold the upright, for the end of that 〈 ◊ 〉 is peace.
Mark the perfect man, 〈 ◊ 〉 behold the upright, for the end of that 〈 ◊ 〉 is peace.
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The poor Husbandman hath liv• … to see the fall of many a cunning companion, that could stretch his Conscience to 〈 ◊ 〉 interest,
The poor Husbandman hath liv• … to see the fallen of many a cunning Companion, that could stretch his Conscience to 〈 ◊ 〉 Interest,
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and cogg, and swear, and lye 〈 ◊ 〉 his gain: And them he hath seen, like green Laurel Tree;
and clog, and swear, and lie 〈 ◊ 〉 his gain: And them he hath seen, like green Laurel Tree;
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but the curse was amo• … his goods, and all is gone, he is not wo• … th groat.
but the curse was amo• … his goods, and all is gone, he is not wo• … that groat.
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The little estate he hath, as it was 〈 ◊ 〉 hastily gotten, so he hopes it will be slow 〈 ◊ 〉 spending,
The little estate he hath, as it was 〈 ◊ 〉 hastily got, so he hope's it will be slow 〈 ◊ 〉 spending,
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and like a low house, with a goo• … foundation, stand, when the fine house 〈 ◊ 〉 him will have a dreadful fall, having 〈 ◊ 〉 foundation in injustice,
and like a low house, with a goo• … Foundation, stand, when the fine house 〈 ◊ 〉 him will have a dreadful fallen, having 〈 ◊ 〉 Foundation in injustice,
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and its topstone in• … curse, Prov. 13.11. Wealth gotten by vani• … shall be diminished;
and its topstone in• … curse, Curae 13.11. Wealth got by vani• … shall be diminished;
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but he that gathereth by • … bour shall increase. but he that gathereth by • … bour shall increase.
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O therefore study, strive, pray for this excellent Grace, this Compendium of Grace that will make you amiable both to God 〈 ◊ 〉 man,
O Therefore study, strive, pray for this excellent Grace, this Compendium of Grace that will make you amiable both to God 〈 ◊ 〉 man,
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Bread shall be given him, his 〈 ◊ 〉 shall be sure. If Heaven and Earth can 〈 ◊ 〉 him amends, he shall have it;Bred shall be given him, his 〈 ◊ 〉 shall be sure. If Heaven and Earth can 〈 ◊ 〉 him amends, he shall have it;
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and they who never practise it 〈 ◊ 〉 of its difficulty, yet will pretend to because of its excellencies.
and they who never practise it 〈 ◊ 〉 of its difficulty, yet will pretend to Because of its excellencies.
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Begin then, 〈 ◊ 〉 try this blessed trade, and you will find that Reason, that Comfort, that Profit therein, that you will never leave it:
Begin then, 〈 ◊ 〉 try this blessed trade, and you will find that Reason, that Comfort, that Profit therein, that you will never leave it:
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You will conclude with Job, Chap. 27.2, 3. As God liveth, — all the while my breath is in me, — my lips shall not speak wickedness, nor my tongue utter deceit:
You will conclude with Job, Chap. 27.2, 3. As God lives, — all the while my breath is in me, — my lips shall not speak wickedness, nor my tongue utter deceit:
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till I dye, I will not remove my integrity from me. till I die, I will not remove my integrity from me.
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SECT. IV. IV. THe Fourth special Grace the Husbandman should get is, Vprightness. Uprightness toward God, and down uprightness towards men, to live a plain even Scripture course.
SECT. IV. IV. THe Fourth special Grace the Husbandman should get is, Uprightness. Uprightness towards God, and down uprightness towards men, to live a plain even Scripture course.
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To be a Jacob, a plain man, • … hough he dwell in Tents. Behold this is the Husbandmans motto, To be poor and honest.
To be a Jacob, a plain man, • … hough he dwell in Tents. Behold this is the Husbandman's motto, To be poor and honest.
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• … t is a criticall thing to be a Politician; but there are few criticismes in the sincerity of an Husbandman.
• … tO is a critical thing to be a Politician; but there Are few criticisms in the sincerity of an Husbandman.
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He is one that will rather lose all he hath, then God and a good Conscience.
He is one that will rather loose all he hath, then God and a good Conscience.
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And this he follows, not as an heathen • … rtue, but as a Christan Grace. He walks in the uprightness of his heart for Conscience sake.
And this he follows, not as an heathen • … rtue, but as a Christian Grace. He walks in the uprightness of his heart for Conscience sake.
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This is his Argument with God, this is his Bond to men. Lord, remember how I have walked before thee in Truth — Isa. 38.3. He cannot boast of many works, but he can glory in an upright walk.
This is his Argument with God, this is his Bound to men. Lord, Remember how I have walked before thee in Truth — Isaiah 38.3. He cannot boast of many works, but he can glory in an upright walk.
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And this pleads with God for him; even when many infirmities, • … ccompany his actions, his heart is right.
And this pleads with God for him; even when many infirmities, • … ccompany his actions, his heart is right.
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And the observation of this even and downright carriage of his, is as good as other mens bonds.
And the observation of this even and downright carriage of his, is as good as other men's bonds.
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If he verefie it, no body doubts the truth of what he asserts: His motto is, Men• … iri non possum, Prodere nolo, I cannot frame to lye.
If he verefie it, no body doubts the truth of what he asserts: His motto is, Men• … iri non possum, Prodere nolo, I cannot frame to lie.
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If he promise any thing, every one beleives him; for he had rather break his head than break his word.
If he promise any thing, every one believes him; for he had rather break his head than break his word.
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In his discourse he is not elegant, but he is honest;
In his discourse he is not elegant, but he is honest;
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and when his phrases and expressions are ridiculous, his integrity makes them lovely. In his bargains, he studies Justice,
and when his phrases and expressions Are ridiculous, his integrity makes them lovely. In his bargains, he studies justice,
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and strives to do by others, as he would be done by: In a word he is • … onest without welt or gard.
and strives to do by Others, as he would be done by: In a word he is • … onest without welt or guard.
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And this is a • … lessed Grace, Isa. 33.14. Who among us • … all dwell with devouring fire? That is, approach the just and holy God.
And this is a • … lessed Grace, Isaiah 33.14. Who among us • … all dwell with devouring fire? That is, approach the just and holy God.
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He that w• … eth righteously and speaketh uprightly, that 〈 ◊ 〉 spiseth the gain of oppression — He shall 〈 ◊ 〉 on high; He that w• … eth righteously and speaks uprightly, that 〈 ◊ 〉 spiseth the gain of oppression — He shall 〈 ◊ 〉 on high;
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If you injure your Neighbours name, the Judge shall judge you:
If you injure your Neighbours name, the Judge shall judge you:
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but if you sin thus against the Name of God, who shall intreat for you? words you'l say are but wind;
but if you sin thus against the Name of God, who shall entreat for you? words You'll say Are but wind;
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but they are such a wind as will, without repentance, blow you into hell. Peters words cost him bitter tears:
but they Are such a wind as will, without Repentance, blow you into hell. Peter's words cost him bitter tears:
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and Christ himself hath said, this word thou Fool in anger, is worthy of hell fire:
and christ himself hath said, this word thou Fool in anger, is worthy of hell fire:
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you say it's but custom, and you do it not in any ill intent: but this aggravates the fault, that you can neither pretend profitnor pleasure for your sin,
you say it's but custom, and you do it not in any ill intent: but this aggravates the fault, that you can neither pretend profitnor pleasure for your since,
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but only use, and yet will use it: You will continue to displease God, because you are used to it:
but only use, and yet will use it: You will continue to displease God, Because you Are used to it:
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As if a common Robber should plead before a Judge, not Guilty, because he had no ill intent, onely it was his custome, which indeed deserves the severer Condemnation;
As if a Common Robber should plead before a Judge, not Guilty, Because he had no ill intent, only it was his custom, which indeed deserves the severer Condemnation;
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custome can never extenuate a fault, but aggravate it. Perhaps you'l say, without oaths you cannot be believed:
custom can never extenuate a fault, but aggravate it. Perhaps You'll say, without Oaths you cannot be believed:
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but experience tells the contrary, that many a man that cannot swear, can obtain more belief,
but experience tells the contrary, that many a man that cannot swear, can obtain more belief,
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than he that swears every word;
than he that swears every word;
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and reason tells us, that he who dare be prophane against God, can easily venture to be deceitful towards man.
and reason tells us, that he who Dare be profane against God, can Easily venture to be deceitful towards man.
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And where an Oath is said to be for an end to all strife, it's not meant of that Oath, which is the Corruption of Man, but that Oath which is the Ordinance of God. Any man will judge us of small credit,
And where an Oath is said to be for an end to all strife, it's not meant of that Oath, which is the Corruption of Man, but that Oath which is the Ordinance of God. Any man will judge us of small credit,
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if not quite bank-rupt, that will pawn our Faith and Truth, our best Jewels, • … or every small trifle.
if not quite bankrupt, that will pawn our Faith and Truth, our best Jewels, • … or every small trifle.
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And it's better to want • … redit with men, I trow, than favour with God;
And it's better to want • … Redeem with men, I trow, than favour with God;
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better to undergo mans unjust suspition, than Gods just Condemnation.
better to undergo men unjust suspicion, than God's just Condemnation.
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If you excuse it, and say, you use but small Oaths, and do not fill your mouths with the more bloody ones;
If you excuse it, and say, you use but small Oaths, and do not fill your mouths with the more bloody ones;
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You shew hereby your ignorance of the nature of an Oath, which as it ought to be in truth and judgement,
You show hereby your ignorance of the nature of an Oath, which as it ought to be in truth and judgement,
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so it is necessary (if you will not swear as Pagans) that nothing be sworn by,
so it is necessary (if you will not swear as Pagans) that nothing be sworn by,
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but that God, which knows the sincerity, and can avenge the falseness of the heart;
but that God, which knows the sincerity, and can avenge the falseness of the heart;
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which prerogative, by your common Oaths, you give to the creat• … re, and so place it in the room of God, which instead of lessning, doth greaten your fault,
which prerogative, by your Common Oaths, you give to the creat• … re, and so place it in the room of God, which instead of lessening, does greaten your fault,
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and make your sin the more sinful, Jer. 5.7. Thy Children have forsaken me, and sworn by them that are no Gods.
and make your since the more sinful, Jer. 5.7. Thy Children have forsaken me, and sworn by them that Are no God's
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Some think indeed, that an Oath is an Ornament to their speech: But let those know, that truth and soberness are the true Ornaments.
some think indeed, that an Oath is an Ornament to their speech: But let those know, that truth and soberness Are the true Ornament.
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To adorn your speech with that which offends God, and all good men, is an unworthy paint, which Hell fire at farthest will melt off.
To adorn your speech with that which offends God, and all good men, is an unworthy paint, which Hell fire At farthest will melt off.
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What dreadful instances could I give of Gods Judgement on such in this life? and these all are but praeludiums to the world to come.
What dreadful instances could I give of God's Judgement on such in this life? and these all Are but praeludiums to the world to come.
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Mr. Dod used to send the swearer to the fifth of Zachary, the fifth of Matthew, and the fifth of James: An arrow from Heaven in each place, against rash swearers.
Mr. Dod used to send the swearer to the fifth of Zachary, the fifth of Matthew, and the fifth of James: an arrow from Heaven in each place, against rash swearers.
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Break off therefore this thy sin by serious Repentance, and speedy Resolution, and set a watch at the door of thy lips,
Break off Therefore this thy since by serious Repentance, and speedy Resolution, and Set a watch At the door of thy lips,
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lest thou blas• … that with thy Oaths, which thou hast gotte• … by thy sweat,
lest thou blas• … that with thy Oaths, which thou hast gotte• … by thy sweat,
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and lest thou teach thy children to come to hell after thee. It were better thou didst bite off thy tongue, than provoke God with it;
and lest thou teach thy children to come to hell After thee. It were better thou didst bite off thy tongue, than provoke God with it;
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better to be dumb, than speak to his dishonour. The accursed imbroydery of an Oath, beseems not the plainness of an Husbandman.
better to be dumb, than speak to his dishonour. The accursed embroidery of an Oath, beseems not the plainness of an Husbandman.
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SECT. IV.
SECT. IV.
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IV. THe Fourth Abuse in Husbandry, is, Rash Swearing. I cannot say that he is alone,
IV. THe Fourth Abuse in Husbandry, is, Rash Swearing. I cannot say that he is alone,
np1 dt ord vvi p-acp n1, vbz, j vvg. pns11 vmbx vvi cst pns31 vbz j,
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or chief in this Sin. It was more witty wicked heads, that invented the Oaths which he doth but imitate;
or chief in this Sin. It was more witty wicked Heads, that invented the Oaths which he does but imitate;
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he doth but trot after the furious gallop of greater Persons, that go before him:
he does but trot After the furious gallop of greater Persons, that go before him:
pns31 vdz p-acp vvi p-acp dt j n1 pp-f jc n2, cst vvb p-acp pno31:
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but however, this fearful abuse hath gotten place among Husbandmen, and that now adayes with redoubled force and frequency.
but however, this fearful abuse hath got place among Husbandmen, and that now adays with redoubled force and frequency.
cc-acp c-acp, d j n1 vhz vvn n1 p-acp n2, cc cst av av p-acp j-vvn n1 cc n1.
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What house is free from rash Oaths a day together? what shop can you pass,
What house is free from rash Oaths a day together? what shop can you pass,
q-crq n1 vbz j p-acp j n2 dt n1 av? q-crq n1 vmb pn22 vvi,
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but you may hear the buyer swear he'l give no more, as well as the seller, that he'l take no less? what Market but the noise of them reacheth our ears? so that we may truly and sadly say with the Prophet, Jer. 23.10. Because of swearing, the Land mourneth:
but you may hear the buyer swear He'll give no more, as well as the seller, that He'll take no less? what Market but the noise of them reaches our ears? so that we may truly and sadly say with the Prophet, Jer. 23.10. Because of swearing, the Land Mourneth:
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These adorn their discourse, these confirme their bargains, in these they please, in these they pride themselves:
These adorn their discourse, these confirm their bargains, in these they please, in these they pride themselves:
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nay, sometimes in their cups, never Hare (as Excel'ent Mr. Harris observes) was worried wo• … se,
nay, sometime in their cups, never Hare (as Excel'ent Mr. Harris observes) was worried wo• … se,
uh-x, av p-acp po32 n2, av-x n1 (c-acp j n1 np1 vvz) vbds vvn n1 … fw-es,
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and pulled in pieces by the cruel Dogs, than is Gods own Son by cruel and bloody Swearers;
and pulled in Pieces by the cruel Dogs, than is God's own Son by cruel and bloody Swearers;
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one crying sides, another heart, another wounds, so tearing in pieces again the Lord that bought them,
one crying sides, Another heart, Another wounds, so tearing in Pieces again the Lord that bought them,
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and putting him to an open shame: But the Lord, that looks on, will not hold you guiltless in this abuse.
and putting him to an open shame: But the Lord, that looks on, will not hold you guiltless in this abuse.
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Hath Christ said, swear not such oaths at all, and you his Servants speak no other language? Canst thou forbear before man, any word that might hurt thee,
Hath christ said, swear not such Oaths At all, and you his Servants speak no other language? Canst thou forbear before man, any word that might hurt thee,
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as words of treason, &c. and darest thou venture to swear before thy God, which is no less than treason against him? The more easily you escape any punishment from man, the more sharply will this sin be avenged by God;
as words of treason, etc. and Darest thou venture to swear before thy God, which is no less than treason against him? The more Easily you escape any punishment from man, the more sharply will this since be avenged by God;
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who hath fortified this Commandment in particular with this resolution, He will not hold them guiltless, that take his Name in vain.
who hath fortified this Commandment in particular with this resolution, He will not hold them guiltless, that take his Name in vain.
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that they be Gods children as well as mine;
that they be God's children as well as mine;
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and if besides that, any thing remain, he blesseth the Lord for it, and bestows it among his Children, with the utmost wisdome, impartialness and kindness.
and if beside that, any thing remain, he Blesses the Lord for it, and bestows it among his Children, with the utmost Wisdom, impartialness and kindness.
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and is worse tha• … an Infidel, 1 Tim. 5.8. And therefore the Godly Husbandman aimes chiefly at their education;and is Worse tha• … an Infidel, 1 Tim. 5.8. And Therefore the Godly Husbandman aims chiefly At their education;
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and that he who provides not for his own, especially them of his house, hath denied the faith,
and that he who provides not for his own, especially them of his house, hath denied the faith,
cc cst pns31 r-crq vvz xx p-acp po31 d, av-j pno32 pp-f po31 n1, vhz vvn dt n1,
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which frequent observation would wholly divert a wise mans thoughts from storing for Posterity, but that the light of Nature and Scripture direct to provide for our young,
which frequent observation would wholly divert a wise men thoughts from storing for Posterity, but that the Light of Nature and Scripture Direct to provide for our young,
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Reliance on their certain inheritance securing them often in 〈 ◊ 〉 negligent and idle course:
Reliance on their certain inheritance securing them often in 〈 ◊ 〉 negligent and idle course:
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and that generally, when Children after honest education, are left to work out a livelihood by their own industry, they prove most provident, thriving, holy and happy.
and that generally, when Children After honest education, Are left to work out a livelihood by their own industry, they prove most provident, thriving, holy and happy.
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than Riches gotten by the owners to their hurt, and the hurt of posterity;
than Riches got by the owners to their hurt, and the hurt of posterity;
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And truly, Beloved, it is next degree to madness, too earnestly to proceed in this design, seeing nothing is more evident and common,
And truly, beloved, it is next degree to madness, too earnestly to proceed in this Design, seeing nothing is more evident and Common,
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if it may be done without sin against God, wrong to my neighbour, or uncomfortable distraction to my self.
if it may be done without since against God, wrong to my neighbour, or uncomfortable distraction to my self.
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I will out of Conscience to God be diligent in my Calling, and I will endeavour among other charitable ends, to make provision for posterity,I will out of Conscience to God be diligent in my Calling, and I will endeavour among other charitable ends, to make provision for posterity,
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Regulate then your designs in this respect by these rules;
Regulate then your designs in this respect by these rules;
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much less dares he get one penny unjustly, lest that penny consume all the pence he hath.
much less dares he get one penny unjustly, lest that penny consume all the pence he hath.
av-d av-dc vvz pns31 vvi crd n1 av-j, cs d n1 vvi d dt n2 pns31 vhz.
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and the Parents sin seldome advances the Childrens happiness;
and the Parents sin seldom advances the Children's happiness;
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But herein he is not solicitous, as knowing what immoderate care gathers, oftentimes immoderate expences scatters,
But herein he is not solicitous, as knowing what immoderate care gathers, oftentimes immoderate expenses scatters,
p-acp av pns31 vbz xx j, c-acp vvg r-crq j n1 vvz, av j n2 vvz,
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O if I can see my children have a title to Christ before they have an estate in the world, I shall be well;
O if I can see my children have a title to christ before they have an estate in the world, I shall be well;
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and fit them for some honest or holy Calling.
and fit them for Some honest or holy Calling.
cc vvi pno32 p-acp d j cc j vvg.
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And for this end he is willing to work the harder, that he may afford to maintain his Children at School,
And for this end he is willing to work the harder, that he may afford to maintain his Children At School,
cc p-acp d n1 pns31 vbz j pc-acp vvi dt jc, cst pns31 vmb vvi pc-acp vvi po31 n2 p-acp n1,
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and squar'd for some use in the world.
and squared for Some use in the world.
cc vvn p-acp d n1 p-acp dt n1.
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and this is the top of all his Ambition in this world, that his poor children, that are ignorant and rude and sensual by nature, may be lick't into some form,
and this is the top of all his Ambition in this world, that his poor children, that Are ignorant and rude and sensual by nature, may be licked into Some from,
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He feels the sad experience of an unpolish't breeding, and therefore gives them all the humane and divine accomplishments that he can;
He feels the sad experience of an unpolished breeding, and Therefore gives them all the humane and divine accomplishments that he can;
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and never parts with his money more readily than for their education.
and never parts with his money more readily than for their education.
cc av-x vvz p-acp po31 n1 av-dc av-j cs p-acp po32 n1.
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And their aptness to it, with his ability for it, he looks upon as the call of God,
And their aptness to it, with his ability for it, he looks upon as the call of God,
cc po32 n1 p-acp pn31, p-acp po31 n1 p-acp pn31, pns31 vvz p-acp p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1,
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and if he grow able, is ambitious to furnish them with such education, as they are capable of.
and if he grow able, is ambitious to furnish them with such education, as they Are capable of.
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and can never look upon them with compleat comfort, till they be born again. He hath it also in design to bestow reading at least upon them;
and can never look upon them with complete Comfort, till they be born again. He hath it also in Design to bestow reading At least upon them;
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with whom he resolves to charge all his, with the fear of God in the first place,
with whom he resolves to charge all his, with the Fear of God in the First place,
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He holds up Abraham for his Copy, Gen. 18.19.
He holds up Abraham for his Copy, Gen. 18.19.
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God hath given him Children, and fain he would bring them up, and bring them up as the Children of the Most High.
God hath given him Children, and fain he would bring them up, and bring them up as the Children of the Most High.
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SECT. IV. IV. THe Fourth Design of the Husbandman should be, The Education of and Provision for his Children.
SECT. IV. IV. THe Fourth Design of the Husbandman should be, The Education of and Provision for his Children.
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And then he desires, if he can reach it without immoderate labours or indirect means, to make some comfortable provision for them, that they may bless the Lord for him,
And then he Desires, if he can reach it without immoderate labours or indirect means, to make Some comfortable provision for them, that they may bless the Lord for him,
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that though they have but a small portion, yet they may have many prayers with them.
that though they have but a small portion, yet they may have many Prayers with them.
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when he is dead and gone.
when he is dead and gone.
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If God give you great estates, you must not think you are better for your estates;
If God give you great estates, you must not think you Are better for your estates;
cs np1 vvb pn22 j n2, pn22 vmb xx vvi pn22 vbr jc p-acp po22 n2;
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when it thrusts out religious duties or straitens them so as makes them inconsistent with the health and welfare of the soul when the world governs you, which was made to serve you:
when it thrusts out religious duties or straitens them so as makes them inconsistent with the health and welfare of the soul when the world governs you, which was made to serve you:
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When you suffer the world to monopolize your hearts from God, then the right use of the world is perverted;
When you suffer the world to monopolize your hearts from God, then the right use of the world is perverted;
c-crq pn22 vvb dt n1 pc-acp vvi po22 n2 p-acp np1, cs dt j-jn n1 pp-f dt n1 vbz vvn;
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You abuse it, when you suffer that use of it, to which your Maker made it.
You abuse it, when you suffer that use of it, to which your Maker made it.
pn22 vvb pn31, c-crq pn22 vvb d n1 pp-f pn31, p-acp r-crq po22 n1 vvd pn31.
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And take you the Apostles argument in the place before named; For the fashion of the world passeth away:
And take you the Apostles argument in the place before nam; For the fashion of the world passes away:
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but keep you from a surfet, and rescue you from the sl• … very of a worldling, from being in bondage to your servant.
but keep you from a surfeit, and rescue you from the sl• … very of a worldling, from being in bondage to your servant.
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who but children fall in love with Bubbles, that are broke as soon as made? or with a face of wax, which the Sun is melting away every moment? If you will fall in love with a world, lift up your eyes above,
who but children fallen in love with Bubbles, that Are broke as soon as made? or with a face of wax, which the Sun is melting away every moment? If you will fallen in love with a world, lift up your eyes above,
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This will not hinder you from a great estate, nor from any true comfort in the possession of it,
This will not hinder you from a great estate, nor from any true Comfort in the possession of it,
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even so must you with fear and care taste the delights of the world, least by pleasing the body, you lose your soul.
even so must you with Fear and care taste the delights of the world, lest by pleasing the body, you loose your soul.
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least taking a full draught thereof to quench their thirst, instead thereof they loose their life:
lest taking a full draught thereof to quench their thirst, instead thereof they lose their life:
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You must taste the world and the comforts of it, as the Egyptian dogs do taste the waters of Nilus for fear of the Crocodiles, a snap and away,
You must taste the world and the comforts of it, as the Egyptian Dogs do taste the waters of Nilus for Fear of the Crocodiles, a snap and away,
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It is a dangerous thing to have the full swinge of a delightful thought, in any thing in the world;
It is a dangerous thing to have the full swinge of a delightful Thought, in any thing in the world;
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Remember that the world never made man happy, but the abuse of it hath made thousands miserable.
remember that the world never made man happy, but the abuse of it hath made thousands miserable.
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and answers 〈 ◊ 〉 the necessities thereof.
and answers 〈 ◊ 〉 the necessities thereof.
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Remember that the heart is Gods-acre, a place prepared for the Lord, and never meets with its match but in him, who fits all its dimensions, fills all its desires, cures all its diseases,
remember that the heart is Gods-acre, a place prepared for the Lord, and never meets with its match but in him, who fits all its dimensions, fills all its Desires, cures all its diseases,
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Keep the world therefore in its place, and put it not in the place of God.
Keep the world Therefore in its place, and put it not in the place of God.
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and long to be delivered from the bondage of corruption.
and long to be Delivered from the bondage of corruption.
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and thus the creation is made to groan, and the poor creatures do even sigh under their abuse, being unwillingly made subject to our vanities,
and thus the creation is made to groan, and the poor creatures do even sighs under their abuse, being unwillingly made Subject to our vanities,
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or to maintaine unjust sutes, or to be drunken, or gluttonous this is to abuse the world:
or to maintain unjust suits, or to be drunken, or gluttonous this is to abuse the world:
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when you dig an estate out of the bowels of the earth to dress your backs with pride,
when you dig an estate out of the bowels of the earth to dress your backs with pride,
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when it's used to serve your corruptions, as your pride, covetousness or lust, then it's abused:
when it's used to serve your corruptions, as your pride, covetousness or lust, then it's abused:
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In a word, it's abused when it is not crucified;
In a word, it's abused when it is not Crucified;
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and grow inamour'd with the world Above, whose Felicities are real, and whose glory is perpetual.
and grow enamoured with the world Above, whose Felicities Are real, and whose glory is perpetual.
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And indeed there is no way to take off the heart from the things that are seen,
And indeed there is no Way to take off the heart from the things that Are seen,
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like that of setting the heart upon things that are unseen. Eternal things are onely adaequate to an immortal soul.
like that of setting the heart upon things that Are unseen. Eternal things Are only adequate to an immortal soul.
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And know for a conclusion to this particular, That it may be most just, and is most ordinary for God, to keep the world from them that abuse it,
And know for a conclusion to this particular, That it may be most just, and is most ordinary for God, to keep the world from them that abuse it,
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and to send them without it, that will not live above it, if they belong to him;
and to send them without it, that will not live above it, if they belong to him;
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or else to give them their final portion therein, the saddest portion on on this side hell.
or Else to give them their final portion therein, the Saddest portion on on this side hell.
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SECT. IV. IV. THe Fourth Rule for the Husbandman in his Calling, is, Vse the world as not abusing it.
SECT. IV. IV. THe Fourth Rule for the Husbandman in his Calling, is, Use the world as not abusing it.
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It is the counsel of the Holy Ghost, 1 Cor. 7.31. 1. You must but Vse the world. It is the School-mens distinction, Vti & Frui, and Augustines, before them.
It is the counsel of the Holy Ghost, 1 Cor. 7.31. 1. You must but Use the world. It is the Schoolmen's distinction, Vti & Frui, and Augustine's, before them.
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The chief good that's to be injoyed, all other things are onely to be used. And this must the Husbandman learn,
The chief good that's to be enjoyed, all other things Are only to be used. And this must the Husbandman Learn,
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if God do graciously give him much, that he is not onely a treasurer to lay up, but a Steward to lay out for God.
if God do graciously give him much, that he is not only a treasurer to lay up, but a Steward to lay out for God.
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You must know, that the world is a place that you must lodge in for a night, not live in for ever.
You must know, that the world is a place that you must lodge in for a night, not live in for ever.
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And when you are on the road, you respect your lodgeing only for your journey, not on the contrary.
And when you Are on the road, you respect your lodging only for your journey, not on the contrary.
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Alas Sirs, Your being here is only a Lease, not a Free-hold. This is not your Best, for it is defiled;
Alas Sirs, Your being Here is only a Lease, not a Freehold. This is not your Best, for it is defiled;
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yonder above the stars, is your everlasting Rest: There you shall sit down and injoy, and drink your heart-fulls of endless joyes. And then,
yonder above the Stars, is your everlasting Rest: There you shall fit down and enjoy, and drink your heart-fulls of endless Joys. And then,
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2. You must use the world, not as abusing it. If the Lord set the world upon you, you must not set your heart upon the world.
2. You must use the world, not as abusing it. If the Lord Set the world upon you, you must not Set your heart upon the world.
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you must not abuse that, which was given you to help you more comfortably to Heaven, to further you most effectually to Hell.
you must not abuse that, which was given you to help you more comfortably to Heaven, to further you most effectually to Hell.
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And it doth as little become our splendid Gallants, or richest Merchants, to despise or look big on the first of their Line, the poor Husbandman, This is to forget the Rock whence they were hewen,
And it does as little become our splendid Gallants, or Richest Merchant's, to despise or look big on the First of their Line, the poor Husbandman, This is to forget the Rock whence they were hewn,
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and the hole of the pit whence they were digged.
and the hold of the pit whence they were dug.
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seeing without their concurrence he had never received a Being:
seeing without their concurrence he had never received a Being:
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It little becomes the Child, when advanced to honour, to forget his honest poor and aged Parents;
It little becomes the Child, when advanced to honour, to forget his honest poor and aged Parents;
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It is reported of Willigis, a Wheelers Son, (Nephew to the Husbandman) that being made Arch-Bishop of Mentz and Elector of the Empire, he gave in his Coat of Armes, Three Wheels with this Motto (written in his Bed-Chamber in great Letters) Willigis, Willigis, recole unde veneris, Remember from whence thou camest.
It is reported of Willigis, a Wheelers Son, (Nephew to the Husbandman) that being made Arch-Bishop of Mainz and Elector of the Empire, he gave in his Coat of Arms, Three Wheels with this Motto (written in his Bed-Chamber in great Letters) Willigis, Willigis, Recall unde veneris, remember from whence thou camest.
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If Gods Providence above, and his Plough below stand still, we must all shortly beg or starve.
If God's Providence above, and his Plough below stand still, we must all shortly beg or starve.
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So all the Tradesmen, Statesmen, and Gallants in a Nation, would signifie very little, without the cares and labours of the Husbandman;
So all the Tradesmen, Statesmen, and Gallants in a nation, would signify very little, without the Cares and labours of the Husbandman;
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for all the curious works, Cabbins, and carving on her, without the Rowe• … s below and the Wind above, she is but a fine Cypher, and an useless Bulk:
for all the curious works, Cabins, and carving on her, without the Rowe• … s below and the Wind above, she is but a fine Cypher, and an useless Bulk:
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As it is with a Ship, for all the rich lading and gallant passengers that are in her,
As it is with a Ship, for all the rich lading and gallant passengers that Are in her,
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Yea Eccl. 5. 9. The Profit of the earth is for all; the King himself is served by the Field.
Yea Ecclesiastes 5. 9. The Profit of the earth is for all; the King himself is served by the Field.
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From his sweat comes the Trades-mans living, and through his painful hands comes his Landlords Silver-lace.
From his sweat comes the Tradesman's living, and through his painful hands comes his Landlords Silver-lace.
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and some recreation when he is weary, and so Jubal must have his Custom, Gen. 4. 21. But his Plow maintains them all.
and Some recreation when he is weary, and so Jubal must have his Custom, Gen. 4. 21. But his Blow maintains them all.
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and hence the Builder; and tools he must have for his business, hence the Artificer in Brass and Iron;
and hence the Builder; and tools he must have for his business, hence the Artificer in Brass and Iron;
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For man must have Raiment, and hence the Clothier; and an house to dwell in,
For man must have Raiment, and hence the Clothier; and an house to dwell in,
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And these Callings that now outbrave him, were at first Colonies and derivations from this their Founder.
And these Callings that now outbrave him, were At First Colonies and derivations from this their Founder.
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And so from Father to Son this Calling hath past to this very day in a lineal succession.
And so from Father to Son this Calling hath passed to this very day in a lineal succession.
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so that the Spade or Plow is the most ancient Coat of Armes that can be given by Herald. And then our Father Adam liked the Calling so well, that he put his eldest Son on this imployment Gen. 4. 2. But Cain was a Tiller of the ground.
so that the Spade or Blow is the most ancient Coat of Arms that can be given by Herald. And then our Father Adam liked the Calling so well, that he put his eldest Son on this employment Gen. 4. 2. But Cain was a Tiller of the ground.
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But in Antiquity of Callings, none can contend with the Husbandman: for ere the Sun had gone three dayes Journey, he was busie in the field;
But in Antiquity of Callings, none can contend with the Husbandman: for ere the Sun had gone three days Journey, he was busy in the field;
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The Egyptians somtimes shewing fair, Cards for their praecedency, and then the Phaenicians other grounds for theirs:
The egyptians sometimes showing fair, Cards for their precedency, and then the Phoenicians other grounds for theirs:
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There hath been great strife about the Antiquity of Countryes, and many Arguments have been tost.
There hath been great strife about the Antiquity of Countries, and many Arguments have been tossed.
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A Fifth Excellency of this Calling is, That it was the first Calling in the World, and sustains all others.
A Fifth Excellency of this Calling is, That it was the First Calling in the World, and sustains all Others.
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SECT. V.
SECT. V.
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but he could make Preachers by his liberal maintenance and education of persons for that Calling.
but he could make Preachers by his liberal maintenance and education of Persons for that Calling.
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Answ. No help but his Prayers. It was the Character of a Bishop, that he could not preach,Answer No help but his Prayers. It was the Character of a Bishop, that he could not preach,
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and contrite, and that trembles at his word, Isa. 66. 2.
and contrite, and that trembles At his word, Isaiah 66. 2.
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And God will do much at the request of an upright Husbandman, and when he hates the proud hypocrisies of formalists, to this man he will look, to him that is poor,
And God will do much At the request of an upright Husbandman, and when he hates the proud Hypocrisies of formalists, to this man he will look, to him that is poor,
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yet he refers it to God, and earnestly presses him to mend it.
yet he refers it to God, and earnestly presses him to mend it.
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and though he be not so conceited, as to think (were he in place) he could amend it,
and though he be not so conceited, as to think (were he in place) he could amend it,
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He sees much amiss every where;
He sees much amiss every where;
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and he visits them twice a day at least, and presents them at the Throne of Grace.
and he visits them twice a day At least, and presents them At the Throne of Grace.
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Ephes. 6. 19. And for me also, you must pray, that utterance may be given unto me — By his prayers both Magistrate and Minister are furthered in their Vocations;Ephesians 6. 19. And for me also, you must pray, that utterance may be given unto me — By his Prayers both Magistrate and Minister Are furthered in their Vocations;
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So though the Husbandman cannot preach, yet he can help to furnish out Preachers by his Prayers.
So though the Husbandman cannot preach, yet he can help to furnish out Preachers by his Prayers.
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But what Remedy is there for this Inconvenience? But what Remedy is there for this Inconvenience?
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and where many have more power than will, which will make for their Judgment, he hath more will than power, which will make for his comfort. Quest.
and where many have more power than will, which will make for their Judgement, he hath more will than power, which will make for his Comfort. Quest.
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Our Husbandman hath a publick Spirit, though he cannot be of publick use;
Our Husbandman hath a public Spirit, though he cannot be of public use;
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As Lot (good man) could vex his righteous soul, when he could not cure their unrighteous ones.
As Lot (good man) could vex his righteous soul, when he could not cure their unrighteous ones.
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and when he cannot bow the hearts of others, can break his own about it.
and when he cannot bow the hearts of Others, can break his own about it.
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he comes home oft with a sad heart, and wonders at the Patience of God, that lets men alone;
he comes home oft with a sad heart, and wonders At the Patience of God, that lets men alone;
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he, where he sees it likely, attempts to them, and where it is otherwise, mourns for them:
he, where he sees it likely, attempts to them, and where it is otherwise, mourns for them:
pns31, c-crq pns31 vvz pn31 j, vvz p-acp pno32, cc c-crq pn31 vbz av, vvz p-acp pno32:
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but he cannot remedy it, he doth as far as he can;
but he cannot remedy it, he does as Far as he can;
cc-acp pns31 vmbx vvi pn31, pns31 vdz p-acp av-j c-acp pns31 vmb;
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he sees them drunk when he goes to Market, and he hears them swear, and beholds the Sabbath broken,
he sees them drunk when he Goes to Market, and he hears them swear, and beholds the Sabbath broken,
pns31 vvz pno32 j c-crq pns31 vvz p-acp n1, cc pns31 vvz pno32 vvi, cc vvz dt n1 vvn,
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Nor on the other hand can he reform Sin, if his life lay on it;
Nor on the other hand can he reform since, if his life lay on it;
ccx p-acp dt j-jn n1 vmb pns31 vvi n1, cs po31 n1 vvd p-acp pn31;
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he cannot build Hospitals, endow Churches, erect Schools, enact good Laws, preach Sermons, nor encourage piety:
he cannot built Hospitals, endow Churches, erect Schools, enact good Laws, preach Sermons, nor encourage piety:
pns31 vmbx vvi n2, vvi n2, vvb n2, vvi j n2, vvb n2, ccx vvi n1:
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but here is the Husbandmans disadvantage, he can but little promote any publick good, nor hinder little publick evil;
but Here is the Husbandman's disadvantage, he can but little promote any public good, nor hinder little public evil;
cc-acp av vbz dt ng1 n1, pns31 vmb p-acp av-j vvd d j j, ccx vvi j j n-jn;
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as cheerful an heart, and as happy a life as the other, with less danger here, and a less account hereafter;
as cheerful an heart, and as happy a life as the other, with less danger Here, and a less account hereafter;
c-acp j dt n1, cc p-acp j dt n1 p-acp dt n-jn, p-acp dc n1 av, cc dt dc n1 av;
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The one may have as long life, as good health, as much comfort in the Creatures,
The one may have as long life, as good health, as much Comfort in the Creatures,
dt pi vmb vhi p-acp j n1, c-acp j n1, c-acp d n1 p-acp dt n2,
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To be a publick Good is the highest pitch of happiness in this world, and herein only the High and Mighty have the advantage of the poor Husbandman.
To be a public Good is the highest pitch of happiness in this world, and herein only the High and Mighty have the advantage of the poor Husbandman.
pc-acp vbi dt j j vbz dt js n1 pp-f n1 p-acp d n1, cc av av-j dt j cc j vhb dt n1 pp-f dt j n1.
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& to mend what is amiss in the World. & to mend what is amiss in the World.
cc pc-acp vvi r-crq vbz av p-acp dt n1.
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THe Fifth Inconvenience of the Husbandmans Calling is, That he bath more Will, then Power to be a publick Good,
THe Fifth Inconvenience of the Husbandman's Calling is, That he both more Will, then Power to be a public Good,
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SECT. V.
SECT. V.
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And then get more Zeal, that will heal yo• … of your deadness in holy duties.
And then get more Zeal, that will heal yo• … of your deadness in holy duties.
cc av vvb dc n1, cst vmb vvi n1 … pp-f po22 n1 p-acp j n2.
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and your Earthly Vocation, to your heavenly Calling.
and your Earthly Vocation, to your heavenly Calling.
cc po22 j n1, p-acp po22 j vvg.
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You should argue, if I have taken all this pains all day for a little money, shall I not strain one sinew for a little grace at night? If I have tyred my Legs about the earth, shall 〈 ◊ 〉 not wear my Knees to get to Heaven? If I have wearied my Armes to get a living here, shall I not stretch out my Hands to get a Crown hereafter? And let all resolve that the Husbandman must give place to the Christian, the Plough must submit to the Prayer;
You should argue, if I have taken all this pains all day for a little money, shall I not strain one sinew for a little grace At night? If I have tired my Legs about the earth, shall 〈 ◊ 〉 not wear my Knees to get to Heaven? If I have wearied my Arms to get a living Here, shall I not stretch out my Hands to get a Crown hereafter? And let all resolve that the Husbandman must give place to the Christian, the Plough must submit to the Prayer;
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before they went to work, and neglected a warm Prayer or Chapter, that were much more wholsome for the• … souls.
before they went to work, and neglected a warm Prayer or Chapter, that were much more wholesome for the• … Souls.
c-acp pns32 vvd pc-acp vvi, cc vvd dt j n1 cc n1, cst vbdr av-d av-dc j p-acp n1 … n2.
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Lest this rise up against them, that they were careful to take some warm thing in the mor• … ing for their bodies,
Lest this rise up against them, that they were careful to take Some warm thing in the mor• … ing for their bodies,
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and they ought (as Tertullian saith of eating) so to work, as that they remember, they must to Prayer before they go to bed:
and they ought (as Tertullian Says of eating) so to work, as that they Remember, they must to Prayer before they go to Bed:
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that a Living must be gotten for Hereafter, as well as a• … present:
that a Living must be got for Hereafter, as well as a• … present:
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yet even they must remember, that they have souls as well as bodies; that they have a Master in Heaven, as well as a Master upon Earth;
yet even they must Remember, that they have Souls as well as bodies; that they have a Master in Heaven, as well as a Master upon Earth;
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Day-labourers are to be pitied, and the Lord no doubt pities them, and takes up with a lesser Rent of service from them, than from their Masters;
Day-labourers Are to be pitied, and the Lord no doubt pities them, and Takes up with a lesser Rend of service from them, than from their Masters;
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and all this for very vanity, a poor recompence.
and all this for very vanity, a poor recompense.
cc d d p-acp j n1, dt j n1.
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VVhat a piece of folly is this? to weary a mans self, and that in the very fire, broyling in the world,
What a piece of folly is this? to weary a men self, and that in the very fire, broiling in the world,
q-crq dt n1 pp-f n1 vbz d? p-acp j dt ng1 n1, cc cst p-acp dt j n1, vvg p-acp dt n1,
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than what he gets by theft or oppression, Hab. 2.13. The people weary themselves in the very fire, and that for very vanity.
than what he gets by theft or oppression, Hab. 2.13. The people weary themselves in the very fire, and that for very vanity.
cs r-crq pns31 vvz p-acp n1 cc n1, np1 crd. dt n1 j px32 p-acp dt j n1, cc cst p-acp j n1.
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For it is certain, that what a man gets by immoderate cares and labour, does him no more good,
For it is certain, that what a man gets by immoderate Cares and labour, does him no more good,
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And neither will it advantage thy estate, nor thy dead duties advantage thy Soul, and so thou makest a fair Bargain.
And neither will it advantage thy estate, nor thy dead duties advantage thy Soul, and so thou Makest a fair Bargain.
cc dx vmb pn31 vvi po21 n1, ccx po21 j n2 vvi po21 n1, cc av pns21 vv2 dt j n1.
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and good for nothing but the Bed; then your labour becomes immoderate:
and good for nothing but the Bed; then your labour becomes immoderate:
cc j p-acp pix cc-acp dt n1; cs po22 n1 vvz j:
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when thy spirits are exhausted, and thy strength so spent, that when Duties should be done, thy heart like Nabals, is dead as a stone, thy body worn out,
when thy spirits Are exhausted, and thy strength so spent, that when Duties should be done, thy heart like Nabal's, is dead as a stone, thy body worn out,
c-crq po21 n2 vbr vvn, cc po21 n1 av vvn, cst c-crq n2 vmd vbi vdn, po21 n1 av-j n2, vbz j c-acp dt n1, po21 n1 vvn av,
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when secret or family Prayer must stand or fall, at the courtesie of thy labour and business:
when secret or family Prayer must stand or fallen, At the courtesy of thy labour and business:
c-crq j-jn cc n1 n1 vmb vvi cc vvi, p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 n1 cc n1:
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and for a poor accident thou hazardest the substance. 2. Thy labour then is immoderate, when it is not consistent with the Duties of Religion:
and for a poor accident thou hazardest the substance. 2. Thy labour then is immoderate, when it is not consistent with the Duties of Religion:
cc p-acp dt j n1 pns21 vvd2 dt n1. crd po21 n1 av vbz j, c-crq pn31 vbz xx j p-acp dt n2 pp-f n1:
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When therefore thy pains in thy Calling, doth quite dis-spirit or distemper thy body, then it grows immoderate;
When Therefore thy pains in thy Calling, does quite dispirit or distemper thy body, then it grows immoderate;
c-crq av po21 n2 p-acp po21 vvg, vdz av n1 cc n1 po21 n1, cs pn31 vvz j;
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he doth not allow a man a weak body, and exact from him strong labour; this were to require Brick, and deny straw.
he does not allow a man a weak body, and exact from him strong labour; this were to require Brick, and deny straw.
pns31 vdz xx vvi dt n1 dt j n1, cc vvi p-acp pno31 j n1; d vbdr pc-acp vvi n1, cc vvi n1.
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Then it is immoderate, 1. VVhen it is not consistent with the strength of thy body God requires from no man more than he hath given him;
Then it is immoderate, 1. When it is not consistent with the strength of thy body God requires from no man more than he hath given him;
cs pn31 vbz j, crd c-crq pn31 vbz xx j p-acp dt n1 pp-f po21 n1 np1 vvz p-acp dx n1 av-dc cs pns31 vhz vvn pno31;
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Immoderate labour may be sinful, as well as immoderate meat and drink.
Immoderate labour may be sinful, as well as immoderate meat and drink.
j n1 vmb vbi j, c-acp av c-acp j n1 cc vvi.
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2. To prevent deadness or negligence in holy Duties, You must not 〈 ◊ 〉 your selves.
2. To prevent deadness or negligence in holy Duties, You must not 〈 ◊ 〉 your selves.
crd p-acp vvi n1 cc n1 p-acp j n2, pn22 vmb xx 〈 sy 〉 po22 n2.
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he that takes pains shall have the Garland, and no man must be crowned except he strive, and strive lawfully. He that hath zeal, strives.
he that Takes pains shall have the Garland, and no man must be crowned except he strive, and strive lawfully. He that hath zeal, strives.
pns31 cst vvz n2 vmb vhi dt n1, cc dx n1 vmb vbi vvn c-acp pns31 vvb, cc vvb av-j. pns31 cst vhz n1, vvz.
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I have no blessing for such as you. He that wrestles with me, shall prevail;
I have no blessing for such as you. He that wrestles with me, shall prevail;
pns11 vhb dx n1 p-acp d c-acp pn22. pns31 cst vvz p-acp pno11, vmb vvi;
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you have in your flock a male, but you think any frame, any thing will serve me;
you have in your flock a male, but you think any frame, any thing will serve me;
pn22 vhb p-acp po22 n1 dt j-jn, cc-acp pn22 vvb d n1, d n1 vmb vvi pno11;
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and idl• … and cold only when you come to me;
and idl• … and cold only when you come to me;
cc n1 … cc j-jn av-j c-crq pn22 vvb p-acp pno11;
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Nay, sayes God, I could see yo• … earnest enough in the Field, busie in the House busie in the Barn, busie every where;
Nay, Says God, I could see yo• … earnest enough in the Field, busy in the House busy in the Barn, busy every where;
uh-x, vvz np1, pns11 vmd vvi n1 … j av-d p-acp dt n1, j p-acp dt n1 j p-acp dt n1, j d q-crq;
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and might, and strength and that he hath a curse, and not a blessing, fo• … the deceiver, that hath in his flock a Male, an• … voweth and sacrificeth to God a corrupt thing. Mal. 1.13.and might, and strength and that he hath a curse, and not a blessing, fo• … the deceiver, that hath in his flock a Male, an• … Voweth and Sacrificeth to God a corrupt thing. Malachi 1.13.
cc n1, cc n1 cc cst pns31 vhz dt n1, cc xx dt n1, n1 … dt n1, cst vhz p-acp po31 n1 dt n-jn, n1 … vvz cc vvz p-acp np1 dt j n1. np1 crd.
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Consider that the Lord thy God is to be loved an• … served with all the soul,
Consider that the Lord thy God is to be loved an• … served with all the soul,
np1 cst dt n1 po21 n1 vbz pc-acp vbi vvn n1 … vvn p-acp d dt n1,
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Frozen suits, meet with col• … answers from God. Put therefore Fire int• … thy Sacrifice, and then it will ascend.
Frozen suits, meet with col• … answers from God. Put Therefore Fire int• … thy Sacrifice, and then it will ascend.
vvn n2, vvb p-acp n1 … vvz p-acp np1. vvb av n1 n1 … po21 n1, cc av pn31 vmb vvi.
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Though he be a righteous man, ye• … except he put fervency into his prayer, it prevaileth little:
Though he be a righteous man, ye• … except he put fervency into his prayer, it prevails little:
cs pns31 vbb dt j n1, n1 … c-acp pns31 vvd n1 p-acp po31 n1, pn31 vvz av-j:
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in a dream, when their Cau• … is trying? O remember, it is the effect• … fervent prayer of a righteous man, that avai• … eth much.
in a dream, when their Cau• … is trying? O Remember, it is the effect• … fervent prayer of a righteous man, that avai• … eth much.
p-acp dt n1, c-crq po32 np1 … vbz vvg? sy vvb, pn31 vbz dt n1 … j n1 pp-f dt j n1, cst n1 … zz av-d.
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And are these things to be 〈 ◊ 〉 in? Are men asleep when they are beggin• … for their lives;
And Are these things to be 〈 ◊ 〉 in? are men asleep when they Are beggin• … for their lives;
cc vbr d n2 pc-acp vbi 〈 sy 〉 p-acp? vbr n2 j c-crq pns32 vbr n1 … c-acp po32 n2;
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And whither am I going? Into that world of sou• … and spirits, that endless state, whence I mu• … never return.
And whither am I going? Into that world of sou• … and spirits, that endless state, whence I mu• … never return.
cc q-crq vbm pns11 vvg? p-acp d n1 pp-f n1 … cc n2, cst j n1, c-crq pns11 n1 … av-x vvi.
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Think seriously, whom am I before? my Maker and Redeemer: And what am I about? The eternal salvation of my soul and body:
Think seriously, whom am I before? my Maker and Redeemer: And what am I about? The Eternal salvation of my soul and body:
vvb av-j, r-crq vbm pns11 p-acp? po11 n1 cc n1: cc q-crq vbm pns11 p-acp? dt j n1 pp-f po11 n1 cc n1:
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for an hour in a day spent with him? Alas, you may get more in half an hour by Prayer, Psalms, Reading, to wit, some grains of true grace,
for an hour in a day spent with him? Alas, you may get more in half an hour by Prayer, Psalms, Reading, to wit, Some grains of true grace,
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if you keep not correspondence? cannot he, yea will not he make thee amends by the years end,
if you keep not correspondence? cannot he, yea will not he make thee amends by the Years end,
cs pn22 vvb xx n1? vmbx pns31, uh n1 xx pns31 vvi pno21 n2 p-acp dt n2 vvb,
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or estate do you, if it be not blest by prayer? or how can God and you be friends,
or estate do you, if it be not blessed by prayer? or how can God and you be Friends,
cc n1 vdb pn22, cs pn31 vbb xx vvn p-acp n1? cc q-crq vmb np1 cc pn22 vbb n2,
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and break time with God, your Landlords Landlord? What good can your meat, or clothes,
and break time with God, your Landlords Landlord? What good can your meat, or clothes,
cc vvi n1 p-acp np1, po22 ng1 n1? q-crq j vmb po22 n1, cc n2,
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Alas, what will you be the better to pay your Rent, and to run in arrear with God? to keep your time with your Landlord,
Alas, what will you be the better to pay your Rend, and to run in arrear with God? to keep your time with your Landlord,
np1, q-crq vmb pn22 vbi dt jc pc-acp vvi po22 n1, cc pc-acp vvi p-acp n1 p-acp np1? pc-acp vvi po22 n1 p-acp po22 n1,
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he knows if he leave off his meals, he must go with thin sides; and if he omit his Prayers, he must go with a thin soul.
he knows if he leave off his meals, he must go with thin sides; and if he omit his Prayers, he must go with a thin soul.
pns31 vvz cs pns31 vvb a-acp po31 n2, pns31 vmb vvi p-acp j n2; cc cs pns31 vvb po31 n2, pns31 vmb vvi p-acp dt j n1.
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except Prayer do bind it on; that he cannot be a gainer, if his soul lose its spiritual life and strength;
except Prayer do bind it on; that he cannot be a gainer, if his soul loose its spiritual life and strength;
c-acp n1 vdb vvi pn31 a-acp; cst pns31 vmbx vbi dt n1, cs po31 n1 vvi po31 j n1 cc n1;
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The wise Husbandman considers, that in all likelihood, the load of his whole dayes work will be thrown off at night,
The wise Husbandman considers, that in all likelihood, the load of his Whole days work will be thrown off At night,
dt j n1 vvz, cst p-acp d n1, dt n1 pp-f po31 j-jn ng1 n1 vmb vbi vvn a-acp p-acp n1,
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but to be zealously effected in it.
but to be zealously effected in it.
cc-acp pc-acp vbi av-j vvn p-acp pn31.
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The service of God is the best matter in the world, and it is not enough to be well affected to it,
The service of God is the best matter in the world, and it is not enough to be well affected to it,
dt n1 pp-f np1 vbz dt js n1 p-acp dt n1, cc pn31 vbz xx av-d pc-acp vbi av vvn p-acp pn31,
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And it is good to be alwayes zealously affected in a good matter, Gal. 4.18.
And it is good to be always zealously affected in a good matter, Gal. 4.18.
cc pn31 vbz j pc-acp vbi av av-j vvn p-acp dt j n1, np1 crd.
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The more zeal, the more forward to what is good, and the more unwearied in it.
The more zeal, the more forward to what is good, and the more unwearied in it.
dt av-dc n1, dt av-dc av-j p-acp r-crq vbz j, cc dt av-dc j p-acp pn31.
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and so buckles to it, and is in good earnest, and sweats even at his eyes.
and so buckles to it, and is in good earnest, and sweats even At his eyes.
cc av vvz p-acp pn31, cc vbz p-acp j n1, cc vvz av p-acp po31 n2.
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The godly Husbandman remembers, that his chiefest business every day is with God, and the hardest of his work is on his knees;
The godly Husbandman remembers, that his chiefest business every day is with God, and the Hardest of his work is on his knees;
dt j n1 vvz, cst po31 js-jn n1 d n1 vbz p-acp np1, cc dt js pp-f po31 n1 vbz p-acp po31 n2;
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and the tongue of the dumb to sing. and the tongue of the dumb to sing.
cc dt n1 pp-f dt j pc-acp vvi.
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and doth animate a gracions heart wonderfully in the wayes of God; makes the lame man to leap as an H• … rt,
and does animate a Gracious heart wonderfully in the ways of God; makes the lame man to leap as an H• … rt,
cc vdz vvi dt n2 n1 av-j p-acp dt n2 pp-f np1; vvz dt j n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp dt n1 … vb2r,
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In the true Religion this works more languidly, it's true, (men swim faster down then up the stream) but more regularly,
In the true Religion this works more languidly, it's true, (men swim faster down then up the stream) but more regularly,
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and blind his Eyes with tears.
and blind his Eyes with tears.
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This in a false Religion will raise a man to his Orisons at Midnight, send him some hundreds of miles on Pilgrimage, make him sweep the Church with the Hair of his Head, lame his Knees with Prayers,
This in a false Religion will raise a man to his Orisons At Midnight, send him Some hundreds of miles on Pilgrimage, make him sweep the Church with the Hair of his Head, lame his Knees with Prayers,
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Zeal revives the languishing spirits, infuses new spirits, makes a man all spirit for the time.
Zeal revives the languishing spirits, infuses new spirits, makes a man all Spirit for the time.
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1. More Zeal. Zeal is Religion boyling hot. And a warm heart in a weary body will be active.
1. More Zeal. Zeal is Religion boiling hight. And a warm heart in a weary body will be active.
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But what Preservative can we prescribe against this temptation? These two at present. 1. More Zeal. 2. Less Labour.
But what Preservative can we prescribe against this temptation? These two At present. 1. More Zeal. 2. Less Labour.
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And here is the Husbandmans Temptation, Negligence and Deadness in holy Duties.
And Here is the Husbandman's Temptation, Negligence and Deadness in holy Duties.
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though perhaps (as it was the case of Thomas the Apostle ) that very day, he might have seen Jesus Christ to his eternal comfort.
though perhaps (as it was the case of Thomas the Apostle) that very day, he might have seen jesus christ to his Eternal Comfort.
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Or it the Church be far, or the weather frown, or his finger ake, a small matter shall keep him at home;
Or it the Church be Far, or the weather frown, or his finger ache, a small matter shall keep him At home;
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while his weightiest affair is in hand:
while his Weightiest affair is in hand:
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And then in the Assembly, the easier is his seat, the readier is he to sleep,
And then in the Assembly, the Easier is his seat, the Readier is he to sleep,
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He that can rise early every morning, takes his ease that morning, and the Bells do hardly raise him up:
He that can rise early every morning, Takes his ease that morning, and the Bells' do hardly raise him up:
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and yet no Work-day for his soul.
and yet no Workday for his soul.
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And then, when the Sabbath comes, the poor Husbandman lyes under great Temptations, to make it a Play-day for his body,
And then, when the Sabbath comes, the poor Husbandman lies under great Temptations, to make it a Playday for his body,
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when they should all of them be wrestling might and main with God for mercy for their souls.
when they should all of them be wrestling might and main with God for mercy for their Souls.
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or if somthing be done that way by reason of custom or conviction, alas the wife she is sleeping in one corner, the child in another, the servant in a third;
or if something be done that Way by reason of custom or conviction, alas the wife she is sleeping in one corner, the child in Another, the servant in a third;
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and at night the Flesh calls for ease, that Prayer is neglected at Evening:
and At night the Flesh calls for ease, that Prayer is neglected At Evening:
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And so in the morning, the VVorld calls on so hard, that prayer is neglected in the Morning;
And so in the morning, the World calls on so hard, that prayer is neglected in the Morning;
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yet they dare venture to forget their souls, and steal to bed without a blessing.
yet they Dare venture to forget their Souls, and steal to Bed without a blessing.
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And though they are seldome so weary, but they will think upon their bodies, and take their suppers with them, ere they go to rest,
And though they Are seldom so weary, but they will think upon their bodies, and take their suppers with them, ere they go to rest,
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and let them pray that have nothing else to do.
and let them pray that have nothing Else to do.
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Abundance of them think, when they have supped they have a VVrit of ease to go to bed,
Abundance of them think, when they have supped they have a Writ of ease to go to Bed,
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But alas, all Husbandmen are not of this mold, happy they for ever, if they were.
But alas, all Husbandmen Are not of this mould, happy they for ever, if they were.
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and not the contrary, that rids his work that he may go to Prayer, and rids not Prayer out of the way, that he may go to work.
and not the contrary, that rids his work that he may go to Prayer, and rids not Prayer out of the Way, that he may go to work.
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And thus it is with our serious Husbandman, that uses the world that he may enjoy God,
And thus it is with our serious Husbandman, that uses the world that he may enjoy God,
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then Duties of worship are welcome to him, and well done by him.
then Duties of worship Are welcome to him, and well done by him.
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when the Soul doth really hasten, through all other business, and cry, O When shall I come and appear before God! then the work of God and the Soul goes on;
when the Soul does really hasten, through all other business, and cry, Oh When shall I come and appear before God! then the work of God and the Soul Goes on;
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than in all the Corn in his Field;
than in all the Corn in his Field;
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when all businesses are dry, and all Companies taste of the Cask but Gods '; when a man can see more glory and beauty in one verse of the Bible,
when all businesses Are dry, and all Companies taste of the Cask but God's '; when a man can see more glory and beauty in one verse of the bible,
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O when a man hungers for Prayer-time, more then meal-time:
Oh when a man hunger's for Prayer-time, more then meal-time:
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And Soul-work never goes on, unless we have a mind to work: as they, Neh. 4.6. They built, &c. for the people had a mind to work.
And Soul-work never Goes on, unless we have a mind to work: as they, Neh 4.6. They built, etc. for the people had a mind to work.
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Alas he hath lost his spirits, and hath nothing, but weary limbs, and a dead heart, to present to God.
Alas he hath lost his spirits, and hath nothing, but weary limbs, and a dead heart, to present to God.
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but hardly vivacity and ability for half an hour in the precious service of his God: He is like a Bee that hath lost her sting, dull and dronish:
but hardly vivacity and ability for half an hour in the precious service of his God: He is like a Bee that hath lost her sting, dull and dronish:
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So our poor Husbandman hath strength for two dayes in the Earth, which is his Element;
So our poor Husbandman hath strength for two days in the Earth, which is his Element;
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but on the dry ground she is soon weary:
but on the dry ground she is soon weary:
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but he hath no might for God, or ability for heavenly business. The Fish is scarce ever weary of swiming, because the water is her Element;
but he hath no might for God, or ability for heavenly business. The Fish is scarce ever weary of swimming, Because the water is her Element;
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If the Day had been two hours longer, he would have found strength, to do more work;
If the Day had been two hours longer, he would have found strength, to do more work;
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and is contented that its over, though he have done nothing but displeased God the rein.
and is contented that its over, though he have done nothing but displeased God the rein.
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Or if the fear of God, or a constant custome do engage him in his Duty, he dreams through it,
Or if the Fear of God, or a constant custom do engage him in his Duty, he dreams through it,
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So when God calls to worship, the World calls to work, or the Flesh to sleep.
So when God calls to worship, the World calls to work, or the Flesh to sleep.
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As when Moses spake of sacrificing to God, Pharaoh still spake of work to put them off:
As when Moses spoke of sacrificing to God, Pharaoh still spoke of work to put them off:
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by which in very deed he gets and saves more, than by all his dayes work besides.
by which in very deed he gets and saves more, than by all his days work beside.
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if he durst, to skip over that good work;
if he durst, to skip over that good work;
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so that when he comes to Prayer, his heart is a sleep, and a little thing would hire him,
so that when he comes to Prayer, his heart is a sleep, and a little thing would hire him,
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and that ere the Sun be set, is most an end spent and gone;
and that ere the Sun be Set, is most an end spent and gone;
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and in secret, and somtimes to neglect and pass it over. Alas you can have of a man but his strength;
and in secret, and sometimes to neglect and pass it over. Alas you can have of a man but his strength;
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but yet through the multitude of his business, and the weariness of his spirits, he is often tempted to deadness in the Service of God in his Family,
but yet through the multitude of his business, and the weariness of his spirits, he is often tempted to deadness in the Service of God in his Family,
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as at the Parsons of the Parish;
as At the Parsons of the Parish;
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not that it is his usual sin, if he fear God: for you shall most commonly at his door hear as grave and serious and pathetical a Prayer,
not that it is his usual since, if he Fear God: for you shall most commonly At his door hear as grave and serious and pathetical a Prayer,
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I say this is his Temptation;
I say this is his Temptation;
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SECT. V. V. THe Fifth Temptation of the Husbandman is, Negligence and Deadness in holy Duties.
SECT. V. V. THe Fifth Temptation of the Husbandman is, Negligence and Deadness in holy Duties.
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than by your hardest working all your lives, yea then all the world is worth;
than by your Hardest working all your lives, yea then all the world is worth;
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and why then will you stand so with God for a little time? He that gives you all, will you stand with him for an inch? If your servant should tell you,
and why then will you stand so with God for a little time? He that gives you all, will you stand with him for an inch? If your servant should tell you,
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when he hath neglected a business of concernment, he could not help it, for he had business of his own, would it please you? so neither will it please God when you omit Prayer, &c. that you had other business, and could not heed it.
when he hath neglected a business of concernment, he could not help it, for he had business of his own, would it please you? so neither will it please God when you omit Prayer, etc. that you had other business, and could not heed it.
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The very Turks, though they make their slaves work hard, yet afford them time for food and rest, will you deal worse with your soul,
The very Turks, though they make their slaves work hard, yet afford them time for food and rest, will you deal Worse with your soul,
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than with a Gally slave? Hath not God said, Psalm 127.2.
than with a Galley slave? Hath not God said, Psalm 127.2.
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It is vain for you to rise up early, to sit up late, to eat the bread of sorrows, It is vain for you to rise up early, to fit up late, to eat the bred of sorrows,
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except the Lord give his blessing: and how is that obtain'd but by prayer; a constant blessing, but by constant prayer? Alas, one mischance may half undoe thee;except the Lord give his blessing: and how is that obtained but by prayer; a constant blessing, but by constant prayer? Alas, one mischance may half undo thee;
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and were it not best then to keep in with that God, that hath all creatures and casualties in his hand? You have heard of that religious Gentleman, concerning whom the Witch his Neighbour made this confession at her death, That she had waited seven whole years to do him a mischief,
and were it not best then to keep in with that God, that hath all creatures and casualties in his hand? You have herd of that religious Gentleman, Concerning whom the Witch his Neighbour made this Confessi At her death, That she had waited seven Whole Years to do him a mischief,
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but his constant Prayers had still disappoynted her;
but his constant Prayers had still disappointed her;
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until one Morning, that hast of business had carryed him from home without Prayer in his Family;
until one Morning, that haste of business had carried him from home without Prayer in his Family;
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and before his return she had bewitched four or five of his children. Miracle of mercy, and nothing else!
and before his return she had bewitched four or five of his children. Miracle of mercy, and nothing Else!
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that God hath spared thee, whose neglects in that kind have been many.
that God hath spared thee, whose neglects in that kind have been many.
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What if Satan had been permitted to do so by thee? how many Prayers might it have cost thee for deliverance? And is it not more comfortable to spend those Prayers for preventing evil,
What if Satan had been permitted to do so by thee? how many Prayers might it have cost thee for deliverance? And is it not more comfortable to spend those Prayers for preventing evil,
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than for removing it? Is not that Prayer better spent that God commands, than that which Sin procures? Nay think,
than for removing it? Is not that Prayer better spent that God commands, than that which since procures? Nay think,
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when you are tempted to neglect the service of God in your Families or otherwise, what an honour and advantage it is that you may thus approach God. If the King should but give you liberty to come twice or thrice a day into his presence,
when you Are tempted to neglect the service of God in your Families or otherwise, what an honour and advantage it is that you may thus approach God. If the King should but give you liberty to come twice or thrice a day into his presence,
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and there tell your whole case, and lay out all your wants, and promise a real answer to your requests, how hard or many soever:
and there tell your Whole case, and lay out all your Wants, and promise a real answer to your requests, how hard or many soever:
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O how proud would you be of such a priviledge, and seldom would you miss your time, you would find somthing or other wanting for your selve• … or friends, and duly improve it.
Oh how proud would you be of such a privilege, and seldom would you miss your time, you would find something or other wanting for your selve• … or Friends, and duly improve it.
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How much is your Priviledge greater, that may come two or three times a day into the presence of th• … King of Kings,
How much is your Privilege greater, that may come two or three times a day into the presence of th• … King of Kings,
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and be heard about the grea• … things of eternal life? O never fail your attendance;
and be herd about the grea• … things of Eternal life? O never fail your attendance;
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open your mouth wide, and he wi• … fill it.
open your Mouth wide, and he wi• … fill it.
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and repines no more at his lot: He is loth to be idle any time;
and repines no more At his lot: He is loath to be idle any time;
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SECT. V. V. THe Fifth Book wherein the Husbandman may learn something for his Soul, is, from his Garden. And here let us consider what our Father Adam learn't there, no doubt a deal:
SECT. V. V. THe Fifth Book wherein the Husbandman may Learn something for his Soul, is, from his Garden. And Here let us Consider what our Father Adam learnt there, no doubt a deal:
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Divines say, his knowledge of God was Natural, Revealed, and Acquired. He read God in the Creature:
Divines say, his knowledge of God was Natural, Revealed, and Acquired. He read God in the Creature:
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but the Husbandman hath the Text with an happy Comment, God in Christ. So that a Christian Husbandman may now converse with God, with great perspicuity, and advantage,
but the Husbandman hath the Text with an happy Comment, God in christ. So that a Christian Husbandman may now converse with God, with great perspicuity, and advantage,
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and see him in every flower, in every herb in his garden. It is observed, that the word for an Herb in Hebrew, signifies a Trumpet;
and see him in every flower, in every herb in his garden. It is observed, that the word for an Herb in Hebrew, signifies a Trumpet;
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because the praise of God is sounded out to us by them. O what work may a good garden, and a good heart make!
Because the praise of God is sounded out to us by them. O what work may a good garden, and a good heart make!
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It's said, the reason wherefore Joseph of Arimathea, and others, made their Sepulchres in their Gardens, was,
It's said, the reason Wherefore Joseph of Arimathea, and Others, made their Sepulchres in their Gardens, was,
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because there was their place of delectation, and there should be their place of meditation,
Because there was their place of delectation, and there should be their place of meditation,
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and the same garden should be the comfort of this life, and the preparative to a better. In special:
and the same garden should be the Comfort of this life, and the preparative to a better. In special:
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1. The First Lesson the Husbandman learns in his Garden, is, from the Flowers thereof, I cannot say with that Reverend Authour, that we may learn a whole Creed out of the Lilly but this I am sure, that in some one flower that's chequer'd with white and red the Husbandman may meet with the Obedience, Sufferings, and Sweetness of Christ al• … together, who is that Rose of Sharon, and tha• … Lilly of the Vallies, Cant. 2.1.
1. The First lesson the Husbandman learns in his Garden, is, from the Flowers thereof, I cannot say with that Reverend Author, that we may Learn a Whole Creed out of the Lily but this I am sure, that in Some one flower that's checkered with white and read the Husbandman may meet with the obedience, Sufferings, and Sweetness of christ al• … together, who is that Rose of Sharon, and tha• … Lily of the Valleys, Cant 2.1.
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If this sweetness be in these flowers, O what is there i• … him, that infus'd it into them? And if a Garden be so ravishing, O what is Heaven!
If this sweetness be in these flowers, Oh what is there i• … him, that infused it into them? And if a Garden be so ravishing, Oh what is Heaven!
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Th• … Paradise of God, where the Tree of Life is 〈 ◊ 〉 the midst of the Garden.
Th• … Paradise of God, where the Tree of Life is 〈 ◊ 〉 the midst of the Garden.
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And then, as the B• … sucks somewhat out of every flower, so th• … Husbandman squeezes some spiritual lesso• … out of each flower into his soul.
And then, as the B• … sucks somewhat out of every flower, so th• … Husbandman squeezes Some spiritual lesso• … out of each flower into his soul.
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The Ros• … teaches him the fading of his Beauty, that smiles one day, and withers the next, Psal. 103.15. The Lilly perswades him to Innocency, and to drop, by his gracious words, sweet smelling Myrrhe, Cant. 5.13. The Cammomil tells him, the more he is prest down with tryals and oppositions, he must grow the more.
The Ros• … Teaches him the fading of his Beauty, that smiles one day, and withers the next, Psalm 103.15. The Lily persuades him to Innocency, and to drop, by his gracious words, sweet smelling Myrrh, Cant 5.13. The Cammomil tells him, the more he is pressed down with trials and oppositions, he must grow the more.
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The Marigold guides him to open his heart, in compliance with the presence of Christ; and the Hysop minds him of Remission by his blood:
The Marigold guides him to open his heart, in compliance with the presence of christ; and the Hyssop minds him of Remission by his blood:
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Purge me with Hysop, and I shall be clean. Purge me with Hyssop, and I shall be clean.
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And thus he gathers a blessed posie of heavenly thoughts, and puts them in his bosome,
And thus he gathers a blessed posy of heavenly thoughts, and puts them in his bosom,
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and both feeds his senses, and feasts his Soul by the same Creature.
and both feeds his Senses, and feasts his Soul by the same Creature.
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2. The Second Lesson the Husbandman learns in his Garden, is, from the watering of his Garden.
2. The Second lesson the Husbandman learns in his Garden, is, from the watering of his Garden.
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And thence he learns the benefit of Ordinances. He finds that his choicest flowers must have water, either by the hand of man,
And thence he learns the benefit of Ordinances. He finds that his Choicest flowers must have water, either by the hand of man,
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or from the hand of God, or else they wither. When the bottles of heaven fail, the flowers on the earth hang their head.
or from the hand of God, or Else they wither. When the bottles of heaven fail, the flowers on the earth hang their head.
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And this clears it to him, That inherent Grace without auxiliary grace, will be green but a while.
And this clears it to him, That inherent Grace without auxiliary grace, will be green but a while.
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That the Soul lives by every word that proceeds out of the mouth of God.
That the Soul lives by every word that proceeds out of the Mouth of God.
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And this he finds by his constant Experience, that the work-dayes are the spreading time for his Grace,
And this he finds by his constant Experience, that the work-days Are the spreading time for his Grace,
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and the Lords day his storing time;
and the lords day his storing time;
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and therefore he thinks the week long, and the Sabbath short, and in his heart cryes out, O when shall I come and appear before God? Alas!
and Therefore he thinks the Week long, and the Sabbath short, and in his heart cries out, Oh when shall I come and appear before God? Alas!
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he knows, that a Garden without a fountain, or showers, will have beauty or fragrancy but a while:
he knows, that a Garden without a fountain, or showers, will have beauty or fragrancy but a while:
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And even so, he feels his • … bul to hunger for supplies from heaven, and the disappointment of an Ordinance, is a sensible want to him;
And even so, he feels his • … bull to hunger for supplies from heaven, and the disappointment of an Ordinance, is a sensible want to him;
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and the enjoyment therefore doth manifest it self quickly, in his renewed beauty and vigour, Isa. 58.11. The Lord shall satisfie thy soul in drought, and make fat thy bones, and thou shalt be like a water'd Garden.
and the enjoyment Therefore does manifest it self quickly, in his renewed beauty and vigour, Isaiah 58.11. The Lord shall satisfy thy soul in drought, and make fat thy bones, and thou shalt be like a watered Garden.
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Here I have set my flowers, but they must have water:
Here I have Set my flowers, but they must have water:
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Here my gracious God hath planted the sweet flowers of his grace, and now I must see them watered.
Here my gracious God hath planted the sweet flowers of his grace, and now I must see them watered.
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And though he be weary with his hard labour, yet up he rises early, and labours hard on the Sabbath, in the heavenly trade of Religion,
And though he be weary with his hard labour, yet up he rises early, and labours hard on the Sabbath, in the heavenly trade of Religion,
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and comes home at night glad and merry in heart, for the goodness of the Lord.
and comes home At night glad and merry in heart, for the Goodness of the Lord.
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His Garden is watered, and his Graces are revived. 3. The Third Lesson the Husbandman learns in his Garden, is, from the Weeds therein.
His Garden is watered, and his Graces Are revived. 3. The Third lesson the Husbandman learns in his Garden, is, from the Weeds therein.
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He finds a little Garden hath many weeds; many kinds, and many of every kind; and they come up without planting, and spring much faster then herb or flower.
He finds a little Garden hath many weeds; many Kinds, and many of every kind; and they come up without planting, and spring much faster then herb or flower.
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He sees if care be not taken, they will over-top the flowers and herbs; and that it will co• … both observation, and industry to pluck them up;
He sees if care be not taken, they will overtop the flowers and herbs; and that it will co• … both observation, and industry to pluck them up;
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and when at length, the Garden is rid of them, and is clean and fair, yet they will peep up, and spring again, and renew his trouble over again;
and when At length, the Garden is rid of them, and is clean and fair, yet they will peep up, and spring again, and renew his trouble over again;
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and this endless business he hath with it, onely the winter helps him, and pinches these weeds at the roots:
and this endless business he hath with it, only the winter helps him, and pinches these weeds At the roots:
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but yet in the spring they revive again, and give him the same trouble he had the year before.
but yet in the spring they revive again, and give him the same trouble he had the year before.
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And this teaches him the Difficulty of a clean heart, and the industrious life of a serious Christian.
And this Teaches him the Difficulty of a clean heart, and the Industria life of a serious Christian.
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He finds his Garden within, as bad as his Garden without. What variety of sinful motions and affections are rising there? Divers, that he knows not whence, nor how they come.
He finds his Garden within, as bad as his Garden without. What variety of sinful motions and affections Are rising there? Diverse, that he knows not whence, nor how they come.
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How speedily have some Lusts got a head? His pride hath sprung faster, than his Humility, by the half.
How speedily have Some Lustiest god a head? His pride hath sprung faster, than his Humility, by the half.
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His passion is at a great height, in comparison of his Patience.
His passion is At a great height, in comparison of his Patience.
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He wonders at the strange growth of his Corruptions, he concludes that without a speedy and effectual course, his Garden will be a Wilderness:
He wonders At the strange growth of his Corruptions, he concludes that without a speedy and effectual course, his Garden will be a Wilderness:
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and therefore, he awakens watchfulness, and falls to serious mortification, repentance, and reformation of his spiritual estate;
and Therefore, he awakens watchfulness, and falls to serious mortification, Repentance, and Reformation of his spiritual estate;
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he gets to his Knees, prayes, and weepes over his evil desires, pursues them into every corner,
he gets to his Knees, prays, and weeps over his evil Desires, pursues them into every corner,
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and at length hath a clean heart created in him, & hopes now all is well:
and At length hath a clean heart created in him, & hope's now all is well:
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The old man is dead and gone; but ere long he descryes that he was but asleep;
The old man is dead and gone; but ere long he descries that he was but asleep;
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his corruption returns and exercisesh im in the same trade, he was at before:
his corruption returns and exercisesh im in the same trade, he was At before:
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Till some happy affliction comes, and that with Gods blessing, doth break its heart, and Death at length puts an end to this weary life.
Till Some happy affliction comes, and that with God's blessing, does break its heart, and Death At length puts an end to this weary life.
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Faith is a Rose, that growes between two nettles, Presumption and Despair. And so Humility and Patience. Every Flower hath two weeds, two extreams about it, which are like to grow with them,Faith is a Rose, that grows between two nettles, Presumption and Despair. And so Humility and Patience. Every Flower hath two weeds, two extremes about it, which Are like to grow with them,
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but must not grow over them. And this is the good Husbandmans task. His Garden findes him work to weed as long as he lives.
but must not grow over them. And this is the good Husbandman's task. His Garden finds him work to weed as long as he lives.
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4. The fourth Lesson that the Husbandman learnes in his Garden is, From his Bees. He sits down by his Bees, and sees their carriage.
4. The fourth lesson that the Husbandman learns in his Garden is, From his Bees. He sits down by his Bees, and sees their carriage.
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He observes, they are ever busie either fetching materials without, or working them within; they hate a droan:
He observes, they Are ever busy either fetching materials without, or working them within; they hate a Drone:
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they seem to delight in their work, they grudg not to fulfil their place, they are most industrious in getting, most curious in keeping,
they seem to delight in their work, they grudge not to fulfil their place, they Are most Industria in getting, most curious in keeping,
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and most provident in spending their wealth and provision.
and most provident in spending their wealth and provision.
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And hence again he learns Diligence in his calling, and so away he goes and imployes his strength most willingly therein;
And hence again he learns Diligence in his calling, and so away he Goes and employs his strength most willingly therein;
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if he be not lab• … g wit• … his hand, he is travelling in hi• … • … d;
if he be not lab• … g wit• … his hand, he is traveling in hi• … • … worser;
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an• … indeavours to be ever doing o• … receivin• … good. He invents, • … nd finds imployment for every one in his family;
an• … endeavours to be ever doing o• … receivin• … good. He invents, • … and finds employment for every one in his family;
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and except infant that make work, he will have all the rest 〈 ◊ 〉 some work or other, that there may be honey in the hive in winter,
and except infant that make work, he will have all the rest 〈 ◊ 〉 Some work or other, that there may be honey in the hive in winter,
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for them to li• … upon. And this he doth in obedience unt• … God.
for them to li• … upon. And this he does in Obedience unt• … God.
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He resorts to his Bees at the next l• … sure, and falls to his Book again.
He resorts to his Bees At the next l• … sure, and falls to his Book again.
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And there he takes notice, that the Bee gets somethi• … out of every Flower, visits them for a litt• … while, but dwells upon none;
And there he Takes notice, that the Bee gets somethi• … out of every Flower, visits them for a litt• … while, but dwells upon none;
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yea, the ve• … weeds afford her something:
yea, the ve• … weeds afford her something:
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but she re• … no where, till she return to her Hive, the• … is her place.
but she re• … no where, till she return to her Hive, the• … is her place.
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And thence he learns the u• … satisfaction of the creature, and that God an• … Heaven are the only rest of the soul.
And thence he learns the u• … satisfaction of the creature, and that God an• … Heaven Are the only rest of the soul.
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It m• … sometimes fly abroad in the world, but the• … it extracts what spiritual sweetness will b• … gotten from both Flowers and Weeds;
It m• … sometime fly abroad in the world, but the• … it extracts what spiritual sweetness will b• … got from both Flowers and Weeds;
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but 〈 ◊ 〉 cannot rest, till it return to the Ark, t• … God alone, who is the Center and refuge 〈 ◊ 〉 the soul.
but 〈 ◊ 〉 cannot rest, till it return to the Ark, t• … God alone, who is the Centre and refuge 〈 ◊ 〉 the soul.
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The Husbandman is angry at himself, th• … he cannot, as well as the Bee, suck some advantage out of the weeds of others evil example and actions, which he daily sees;
The Husbandman is angry At himself, th• … he cannot, as well as the Bee, suck Some advantage out of the weeds of Others evil Exampl and actions, which he daily sees;
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but he 〈 ◊ 〉 far from sucking poyson fron the objects 〈 ◊ 〉 goodness.
but he 〈 ◊ 〉 Far from sucking poison fron the objects 〈 ◊ 〉 Goodness.
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In a word, his Bees do feed hi• … more and more constantly with sweet lesso• … and instructions,
In a word, his Bees do feed hi• … more and more constantly with sweet lesso• … and instructions,
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than with their sweetest ho• … ney.
than with their Sweetest ho• … ney.
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but the Godly Husbandman must consider, how he may provoke him to love and good works:
but the Godly Husbandman must Consider, how he may provoke him to love and good works:
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And in any wise reprove them, when there is any hope of doing them good by it.
And in any wise reprove them, when there is any hope of doing them good by it.
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As that Excellent Lady Falkland us'd to say, If I let you go to hell, or you me, how am I your friend?
As that Excellent Lady Falkland used to say, If I let you go to hell, or you me, how am I your friend?
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And 6. Love will teach you to sympathiz• … with your Neighbour; to cover and cure his infirmities:
And 6. Love will teach you to sympathiz• … with your Neighbour; to cover and cure his infirmities:
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for God will never cover his sins, that loves to uncover others.
for God will never cover his Sins, that loves to uncover Others.
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And to carry it lovingly and peaceably, not strangely or suspiciously to him, as knowing that all the world is akin to you in Adam, and all Christians are akin in Christ.
And to carry it lovingly and peaceably, not strangely or suspiciously to him, as knowing that all the world is akin to you in Adam, and all Christians Are akin in christ.
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By all which you see, that true love consists not in complemental civility, not in sinful compliances,
By all which you see, that true love consists not in complemental civility, not in sinful compliances,
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nor in a bare inoffensiveness, but in a gracious disposition of wishing good and doing good to others.
nor in a bore inoffensiveness, but in a gracious disposition of wishing good and doing good to Others.
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And this I earnestly press the Husbandman to get, That this may be written on his Grave, Here lies one that was Beloved of God, and a Lover of all men;
And this I earnestly press the Husbandman to get, That this may be written on his Grave, Here lies one that was beloved of God, and a Lover of all men;
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which is the best Motto and blessedness, I can wish him. Let the Husbandman often think of Gods undeserved love to him:
which is the best Motto and blessedness, I can wish him. Let the Husbandman often think of God's undeserved love to him:
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Let him study the good qualities of others, and his own unworthiness: Let him remember kindnesses long, and forget injuries quickly:
Let him study the good qualities of Others, and his own unworthiness: Let him Remember Kindnesses long, and forget injuries quickly:
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And especially let him pray for this Grace: Thou God of Love, plant the Grace of Love in this heart of mine!
And especially let him pray for this Grace: Thou God of Love, plant the Grace of Love in this heart of mine!
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Leave not God till he hear thee, leave not thy Heart till it be kindly affected, leave not thy Neighbour, till he be reconciled and truly beloved.
Leave not God till he hear thee, leave not thy Heart till it be kindly affected, leave not thy Neighbour, till he be reconciled and truly Beloved.
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The graceless wretch he lies considering, how to provoke his neighbour to lust, passion, and sin:
The graceless wretch he lies considering, how to provoke his neighbour to lust, passion, and since:
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SECT. V. V. THe Fifth Grace that the Husbandman hath need of is, Love. Love to thy Neighbour as thy self.
SECT. V. V. THe Fifth Grace that the Husbandman hath need of is, Love. Love to thy Neighbour as thy self.
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And this is a great word.
And this is a great word.
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It is not said, love him as he loves thee, for that may be more than thou knowest, or less than he ought:
It is not said, love him as he loves thee, for that may be more than thou Knowest, or less than he ought:
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nor love him as others love him, for by this rule Christ himself, when on Earth, would have mist thy love;
nor love him as Others love him, for by this Rule christ himself, when on Earth, would have missed thy love;
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but as truly, as constantly, as effectually as your selves, though not so intensely.
but as truly, as constantly, as effectually as your selves, though not so intensely.
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But thou must in thy Judgement think him as well worthy to enjoy what he hath,
But thou must in thy Judgement think him as well worthy to enjoy what he hath,
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as thou art to enjoy thine.
as thou art to enjoy thine.
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In thy Desires to wish him the same good things as to thy self, that when its well with him, there may be mirth in more houses than one:
In thy Desires to wish him the same good things as to thy self, that when its well with him, there may be mirth in more houses than one:
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And in Deeds to do him that good, that thou desirest from him;
And in deeds to do him that good, that thou Desirest from him;
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to promote his profit next thy own, to inhance his credit, and to procure his content.
to promote his profit next thy own, to inhance his credit, and to procure his content.
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It is not said, thou shalt not hate him only? as many will say, I will neither love nor hate them, I'le neither do them good no• … hurt:
It is not said, thou shalt not hate him only? as many will say, I will neither love nor hate them, I'll neither do them good no• … hurt:
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but thou shalt love him as thy self; a rule which the ignorant'st may understand, and the weakest remember. And this Love,
but thou shalt love him as thy self; a Rule which the ignorantest may understand, and the Weakest Remember. And this Love,
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1. Will teach the Husbandman to give, where there is want:
1. Will teach the Husbandman to give, where there is want:
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for the poor hath as much right to what you can spare, as you have to what is necessary and comfortable for you. Love will argue thus;
for the poor hath as much right to what you can spare, as you have to what is necessary and comfortable for you. Love will argue thus;
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If I must give my Enemy meat, when he is hungry, much more must I give to this poor Creature, that never did me hurt.
If I must give my Enemy meat, when he is hungry, much more must I give to this poor Creature, that never did me hurt.
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Love will think, This will do him more good than it will do me hurt; and therefore he shall have it, yea, and my heart with it:
Love will think, This will do him more good than it will do me hurt; and Therefore he shall have it, yea, and my heart with it:
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mark, the true charity is not onely when I draw forth my hand to the hungry,
mark, the true charity is not only when I draw forth my hand to the hungry,
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but when I draw out my soul to the bungry Isa. 58.10. And then,
but when I draw out my soul to the bungry Isaiah 58.10. And then,
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2. Love will teach the Husbandman to Lend, and make him really more glad to do a courtesie, than receive one. The Good man Psal. 112.5.
2. Love will teach the Husbandman to Lend, and make him really more glad to do a courtesy, than receive one. The Good man Psalm 112.5.
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shews favour and lendeth; and you know who is called Good-man all about We are apt to think it better to receive twelve pence,shows favour and dares; and you know who is called Goodman all about We Are apt to think it better to receive twelve pence,
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than to give or lend six: but Christ saith, It's more blessed to give, than 〈 ◊ 〉 receive, Acts 20.35. The Husbandman considers, that no man can live of himself, but one must be beholden to another every day and therefore makes no difficulty to lend 〈 ◊ 〉 Neighbour, what he can furnish him with whether money or other materials, and 〈 ◊ 〉 freely:
than to give or lend six: but christ Says, It's more blessed to give, than 〈 ◊ 〉 receive, Acts 20.35. The Husbandman considers, that no man can live of himself, but one must be beholden to Another every day and Therefore makes no difficulty to lend 〈 ◊ 〉 Neighbour, what he can furnish him with whither money or other materials, and 〈 ◊ 〉 freely:
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God forbid that should lye by me in my chest, that would save my neighbours life or state, provided that I hurt not my self to help another,
God forbid that should lie by me in my chest, that would save my neighbours life or state, provided that I hurt not my self to help Another,
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but be wise as well as kind.
but be wise as well as kind.
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3. Love will teach the Husbandman to forgive both trespasses, and injuries, and unkindnesses, and this he hath need of.
3. Love will teach the Husbandman to forgive both Trespasses, and injuries, and Unkindnesses, and this he hath need of.
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As Constantine cover'd his Bishops faults with his purple robe, so should the Husbandman his neighbours trespasses with the robe of Christ.
As Constantine covered his Bishops Faults with his purple robe, so should the Husbandman his neighbours Trespasses with the robe of christ.
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They who are best at loving, are worst at remembring injuries; alas, it's hard to live a day, without injuring some body.
They who Are best At loving, Are worst At remembering injuries; alas, it's hard to live a day, without injuring Some body.
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The Husbandman must believe it better to receive the greatest, than to offer the least injury.
The Husbandman must believe it better to receive the greatest, than to offer the least injury.
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Love is not exceptions as we say, takes things in the best sense, is not apt to create unkindness, heeds not a cross look,
Love is not exceptions as we say, Takes things in the best sense, is not apt to create unkindness, heeds not a cross look,
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or a hasty word, but gives each man grains of allowance, because he knows he needs them himself;
or a hasty word, but gives each man grains of allowance, Because he knows he needs them himself;
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and therefore when the Sun is setting, he thinks it is time to be reconciled, and puts all wrath from him, lest the Devil should get place thereby.
and Therefore when the Sun is setting, he thinks it is time to be reconciled, and puts all wrath from him, lest the devil should get place thereby.
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Yea, 4. Love must make the Husbandman to defend his Neighbour.
Yea, 4. Love must make the Husbandman to defend his Neighbour.
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In his Life; and not go by him, as the Priest and Levite did by the wounded man,
In his Life; and not go by him, as the Priest and Levite did by the wounded man,
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as though it were nothing to him.
as though it were nothing to him.
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In his Name; and therefore when he hears a reproach upon his neighbour, he must take himself bound to vindicate him,
In his Name; and Therefore when he hears a reproach upon his neighbour, he must take himself bound to vindicate him,
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as far as he can, as knowing that Reputation is like a building long in raising, 〈 ◊ 〉 soon demolish't.
as Far as he can, as knowing that Reputation is like a building long in raising, 〈 ◊ 〉 soon demolished.
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In his Estate he must defe• … him, and help to save that, in any acciden• … which may befall him,
In his Estate he must defe• … him, and help to save that, in any acciden• … which may befall him,
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as he would defi• … and expect in the like case. And
as he would defi• … and expect in the like case. And
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5. The Husbandman must love his neighbours Soul, and not let that go by him into hell without some means to stop him;
5. The Husbandman must love his neighbours Soul, and not let that go by him into hell without Some means to stop him;
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and therefore is bound to pray for him, to provoke and perswade him to holiness. God hath taught you, and do you teach them, Heb. 10.24. And consider one another, to provoke to Lo• … and good works.
and Therefore is bound to pray for him, to provoke and persuade him to holiness. God hath taught you, and do you teach them, Hebrew 10.24. And Consider one Another, to provoke to Lo• … and good works.
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SECT. V.
SECT. V.
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V. THe Fifth Abuse in Husbandry, is, Co• … etounsess, which consists in an immoderate desire in getting,
V. THe Fifth Abuse in Husbandry, is, Co• … etounsess, which consists in an immoderate desire in getting,
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an anxious care in keeping, and a base • … iggardise in parting with worldly goods.
an anxious care in keeping, and a base • … iggardise in parting with worldly goods.
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And this abuse, though most • … oxious 〈 ◊ 〉 others, yet is most frequent in the Husbandman.
And this abuse, though most • … oxious 〈 ◊ 〉 Others, yet is most frequent in the Husbandman.
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He begins first with a little and his desires reach not after much, but yet after more than he hath:
He begins First with a little and his Desires reach not After much, but yet After more than he hath:
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but when that is attained, he as ardently longs for more, and when he hath arrived to a competence, his desires are still more earnest than at the first Thus some of this Calling have confessed,
but when that is attained, he as ardently longs for more, and when he hath arrived to a competence, his Desires Are still more earnest than At the First Thus Some of this Calling have confessed,
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how they coveted first one Cow, then two, then four, then ten, then twenty, and that not without repining at their present case, and impatient earnestness after more.
how they coveted First one Cow, then two, then four, then ten, then twenty, and that not without repining At their present case, and impatient earnestness After more.
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His Neighbour hath a better house than he, and he covets that: a greater flock than he, and that he envies:
His Neighbour hath a better house than he, and he covets that: a greater flock than he, and that he envies:
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And his wretched heart, 〈 ◊ 〉 El• … phant skin;
And his wretched heart, 〈 ◊ 〉 El• … phant skin;
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that stretches still as 〈 ◊ 〉 fills it, widens and reaches after more and 〈 ◊ 〉.
that stretches still as 〈 ◊ 〉 fills it, widens and reaches After more and 〈 ◊ 〉.
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No company is pleasing to him, except 〈 ◊ 〉 can get by them, nothing held disho• … st, that is but profitable, no God like Gold, 〈 ◊ 〉 〈 ◊ 〉 like a h• … ap of Money.
No company is pleasing to him, except 〈 ◊ 〉 can get by them, nothing held disho• … Saint, that is but profitable, no God like Gold, 〈 ◊ 〉 〈 ◊ 〉 like a h• … Apostle of Money.
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〈 ◊ 〉 as 〈 ◊ 〉 is the breeding Root, so Covetousness is 〈 ◊ 〉 nourishing Root of all • … vil.
〈 ◊ 〉 as 〈 ◊ 〉 is the breeding Root, so Covetousness is 〈 ◊ 〉 nourishing Root of all • … vil.
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Is 〈 ◊ 〉 〈 ◊ 〉 heart with many sorrows, • … Tim 6.10.Is 〈 ◊ 〉 〈 ◊ 〉 heart with many sorrows, • … Tim 6.10.
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Like Aqua fortis on Steel, if it take the heart, it will not leave it, till it have 〈 ◊ 〉 out all goodness;
Like Aqua fortis on Steel, if it take the heart, it will not leave it, till it have 〈 ◊ 〉 out all Goodness;
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and like the Viper that 〈 ◊ 〉 out her Mothers belly, so doth it reward 〈 ◊ 〉 Master for its lo• … ging.
and like the Viper that 〈 ◊ 〉 out her Mother's belly, so does it reward 〈 ◊ 〉 Master for its lo• … ging.
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O the cares, the 〈 ◊ 〉, the sorrows of a Covetous Man! Though his Barn, House, Purse, 〈 ◊ 〉 full, yet his Heart is not full;
O the Cares, the 〈 ◊ 〉, the sorrows of a Covetous Man! Though his Barn, House, Purse, 〈 ◊ 〉 full, yet his Heart is not full;
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like the Disease called the Wolf, that is alwayes eating, yet keeps 〈 ◊ 〉 body lean.
like the Disease called the Wolf, that is always eating, yet keeps 〈 ◊ 〉 body lean.
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He lies by his money, as a sick man, by his meat, he hath no power to take it,
He lies by his money, as a sick man, by his meat, he hath no power to take it,
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but only to look upon it:
but only to look upon it:
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He covets to covet, and labours 〈 ◊ 〉 labour, and careth to care, and 〈 ◊ 〉 himself as an Ass, that carries treasures all day on his back,
He covets to covet, and labours 〈 ◊ 〉 labour, and Careth to care, and 〈 ◊ 〉 himself as an Ass, that carries treasures all day on his back,
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and at night they be taken from him, they did him no good but load him.
and At night they be taken from him, they did him no good but load him.
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And when all other sins wax old, this grows young, and is strongest when the man is 〈 ◊ 〉:
And when all other Sins wax old, this grows young, and is Strongest when the man is 〈 ◊ 〉:
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what a life is this, that a man wants what he hath, as well as what he hath not? for he is master of nothing, his estate is master over him.
what a life is this, that a man Wants what he hath, as well as what he hath not? for he is master of nothing, his estate is master over him.
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I know you will say, I covet no mans wealth;
I know you will say, I covet no men wealth;
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can a man be covetous that onely keeps his own? To this learned Augustine • … swers;
can a man be covetous that only keeps his own? To this learned Augustine • … swers;
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He is not only a covetous man, that taketh away another mans goods, but he also that greedily and niggardly keepeth his own. The rich man, Luke 16.20. that suffered Lazarus to die for want at his door, was covetous only of his own;
He is not only a covetous man, that Takes away Another men goods, but he also that greedily and niggardly Keepeth his own. The rich man, Lycia 16.20. that suffered Lazarus to die for want At his door, was covetous only of his own;
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And they that were condemned into everlasting torments, Mat. 25.41. were sentenc'd into hell, not for robbing others, but for not giving their own.
And they that were condemned into everlasting torments, Mathew 25.41. were sentenced into hell, not for robbing Others, but for not giving their own.
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Otherwise, this Plea would excuse most other sinners as well as you.
Otherwise, this Plea would excuse most other Sinners as well as you.
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For the drunkard may as well say, I do but spend my own, &c. whereas indeed,
For the drunkard may as well say, I do but spend my own, etc. whereas indeed,
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if a true Inventory were taken, you have nothing of your own but sin: You are but Stewards of all the rest.
if a true Inventory were taken, you have nothing of your own but since: You Are but Stewards of all the rest.
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And what a bootless thing is it for a Steward, either to be greedy to get,
And what a bootless thing is it for a Steward, either to be greedy to get,
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or loth to part with that which is none of his own?
or loath to part with that which is none of his own?
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Let not therefore that disquieting and uncomfortable Disease enter into your house or heart, that may increase your state, but will encrease your trouble:
Let not Therefore that disquieting and uncomfortable Disease enter into your house or heart, that may increase your state, but will increase your trouble:
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but covet earnestly the best gifts, be insatiable after the grace of God: There's riches without danger, and treasures without troubles.
but covet earnestly the best Gifts, be insatiable After the grace of God: There's riches without danger, and treasures without Troubles.
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This know, your immoderate desires after the world will never compass it, unless it come in wrath to you.
This know, your immoderate Desires After the world will never compass it, unless it come in wrath to you.
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Grant, that you do heap up somewhat greater portions for your children by your immoderate desires and endeavours;
Grant, that you do heap up somewhat greater portions for your children by your immoderate Desires and endeavours;
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can that ever do them good that you have sinned to get? or be a blessing to them, which you have gotten with a curse? nay, do you not see many Children bestowed with nothing far more comfortably, than others with great Dowries;
can that ever do them good that you have sinned to get? or be a blessing to them, which you have got with a curse? nay, do you not see many Children bestowed with nothing Far more comfortably, than Others with great Dowries;
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and that it lies in the providence and blessing of God, to make the best provision for you and yours, which you are likeliest to have,
and that it lies in the providence and blessing of God, to make the best provision for you and yours, which you Are likeliest to have,
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while you moderately desire, and temperately labour for the same.
while you moderately desire, and temperately labour for the same.
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his due tribute to the State, well knowing that Princes burthens must be taken up upon our knees;
his due tribute to the State, well knowing that Princes burdens must be taken up upon our knees;
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SECT. V. V. THe Fifth Design of the Husbandman should be, To pay unto every man his own.
SECT. V. V. THe Fifth Design of the Husbandman should be, To pay unto every man his own.
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A little debt fills him with a great deal of trouble, and he makes some Conscience of owing nothing to any man,
A little debt fills him with a great deal of trouble, and he makes Some Conscience of owing nothing to any man,
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as well as of loving one another. And therefore his ambition is to discharge the world, e're he go out of it;
as well as of loving one Another. And Therefore his ambition is to discharge the world, ever he go out of it;
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and because that is uncertain, he speedily takes order herein.
and Because that is uncertain, he speedily Takes order herein.
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It is a sad thing that many of great Rank and Place, can so quietly live and die in the debt of many a mean man, that is undone by them.
It is a sad thing that many of great Rank and Place, can so quietly live and die in the debt of many a mean man, that is undone by them.
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The poor Husbandman wonders, how they can sleep and laugh so heartily, when if every one called for his own feathers, they would be left as naked as ever they were born.
The poor Husbandman wonders, how they can sleep and laugh so heartily, when if every one called for his own Feathers, they would be left as naked as ever they were born.
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The Roman story is obvious of that Emrour that sent to buy the bed and pillow, such an one used to lie in, that died much in debt a little before,
The Roman story is obvious of that Emperor that sent to buy the Bed and pillow, such an one used to lie in, that died much in debt a little before,
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as thinking there was some strange vertue therein, to make a man sleep so soundly, that was so much in debt.
as thinking there was Some strange virtue therein, to make a man sleep so soundly, that was so much in debt.
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The Husbandman hath no such bed: for forty shillings breaks his sleep more, than four thousands doth his Land-lords.
The Husbandman hath not such Bed: for forty shillings breaks his sleep more, than four thousands does his Landlords.
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His care and design therefore is to pay every man his own, Rom. 13.7, 8. Render to every man his due, &c. And this Scripture commands him readily to pay what's due to the Church,
His care and Design Therefore is to pay every man his own, Rom. 13.7, 8. Render to every man his endue, etc. And this Scripture commands him readily to pay what's due to the Church,
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as if he paid it to God himself;
as if he paid it to God himself;
c-acp cs pns31 vvd pn31 p-acp np1 px31;
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his due Rent to his Land-lord, and that without repining at his abundance;
his due Rend to his Landlord, and that without repining At his abundance;
po31 j-jn n1 p-acp po31 n1, cc cst p-acp vvg p-acp po31 n1;
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and his due deb• … to his friend, that the world may be clearly quit of him.
and his due deb• … to his friend, that the world may be clearly quit of him.
cc po31 j-jn n1 … pc-acp po31 n1, cst dt n1 vmb vbi av-j vvn pp-f pno31.
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And all this he doth by reason of the Law of God, rather than the Law of Man;
And all this he does by reason of the Law of God, rather than the Law of Man;
cc d d pns31 vdz p-acp n1 pp-f dt n1 pp-f np1, av-c cs dt n1 pp-f n1;
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and out of conscience rather than compulsion;
and out of conscience rather than compulsion;
cc av pp-f n1 av-c cs n1;
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remembring that word abovesaid, Owe 〈 ◊ 〉 man any thing, but to love one another.
remembering that word abovesaid, Owe 〈 ◊ 〉 man any thing, but to love one Another.
vvg d n1 j, vvb 〈 sy 〉 n1 d n1, cc-acp pc-acp vvi pi j-jn.
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His debt of loan shall be paid, though his debt of love never can. Hereupon he looks on his cattel with this thought;
His debt of loan shall be paid, though his debt of love never can. Hereupon he looks on his cattle with this Thought;
po31 n1 pp-f n1 vmb vbi vvn, cs po31 n1 pp-f vvb av-x vmb. av pns31 vvz p-acp po31 n2 p-acp d n1;
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here is a Cow, but she is none of mine, nay, my very meat is not perfectly mine own, till my debts are paid.
Here is a Cow, but she is none of mine, nay, my very meat is not perfectly mine own, till my debts Are paid.
av vbz dt n1, cc-acp pns31 vbz pi pp-f png11, uh, po11 j n1 vbz xx av-j po11 d, c-acp po11 n2 vbr vvn.
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I will arise and study the first opportunity to quit scores. I shall be in debt to God do what I can:
I will arise and study the First opportunity to quit scores. I shall be in debt to God do what I can:
pns11 vmb vvi cc vvi dt ord n1 pc-acp vvi n2. pns11 vmb vbi p-acp n1 p-acp np1 vdb r-crq pns11 vmb:
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but I will turn every stone, to give to all men their due. And this is the Husbandman's fifth Design.
but I will turn every stone, to give to all men their due. And this is the Husbandman's fifth Design.
cc-acp pns11 vmb vvi d n1, pc-acp vvi p-acp d n2 po32 j-jn. cc d vbz dt ng1 ord n1.
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see the• … you be upright, loving and useful to others. This is the Royal Law, this is the Golden Rule.
see the• … you be upright, loving and useful to Others. This is the Royal Law, this is the Golden Rule.
vvb n1 … pn22 vbb j, vvg cc j p-acp n2-jn. d vbz dt j n1, d vbz dt j n1.
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In a word, you would have all men to be upright, loving and useful to you;
In a word, you would have all men to be upright, loving and useful to you;
p-acp dt n1, pn22 vmd vhi d n2 pc-acp vbi j, vvg cc j p-acp pn22;
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never thi• … of selling such ware to thy neighbour.
never thi• … of selling such ware to thy neighbour.
av-x n1 … pp-f vvg d n1 p-acp po21 n1.
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You would not think well to have a sorry beast with hidden faul• … sold to you by your neighbour;
You would not think well to have a sorry beast with hidden faul• … sold to you by your neighbour;
pn22 vmd xx vvi av pc-acp vhi dt j n1 p-acp j-vvn n1 … vvn p-acp pn22 p-acp po22 n1;
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or your just bounds invaded? O do not offer to deal so by others; for the Lord 〈 ◊ 〉 the avenger of all such:
or your just bounds invaded? O do not offer to deal so by Others; for the Lord 〈 ◊ 〉 the avenger of all such:
cc po22 j n2 vvn? sy vdb xx vvi pc-acp vvi av p-acp n2-jn; p-acp dt n1 〈 sy 〉 dt n1 pp-f d d:
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give him the pleasure also of seeing you in his house would you take it well to have your house or ground taken over your head? for shame then offer not the like measure to others would you like it to have the old Land-mark removed,
give him the pleasure also of seeing you in his house would you take it well to have your house or ground taken over your head? for shame then offer not the like measure to Others would you like it to have the old Landmark removed,
vvb pno31 dt n1 av pp-f vvg pn22 p-acp po31 n1 vmd pn22 vvi pn31 av pc-acp vhi po22 n1 cc n1 vvn p-acp po22 n1? p-acp n1 av vvb xx dt j n1 p-acp n2-jn vmd pn22 vvi pn31 pc-acp vhi dt j j vvn,
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yea, its a comfort and pleasure to you, to see your neighbour sometimes in your house;
yea, its a Comfort and pleasure to you, to see your neighbour sometime in your house;
uh, pn31|vbz dt n1 cc n1 p-acp pn22, pc-acp vvi po22 n1 av p-acp po22 n1;
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speed away then to visit them and theirs in the like case;
speed away then to visit them and theirs in the like case;
vvb av av pc-acp vvi pno32 cc png32 p-acp dt j n1;
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You would be well pleased, to have your neighbour visit you or yours in your • … ness, sickness, or the like;
You would be well pleased, to have your neighbour visit you or yours in your • … ness, sickness, or the like;
pn22 vmd vbi av vvn, pc-acp vhi po22 n1 vvi pn22 cc png22 p-acp po22 • … n1-u, n1, cc dt j;
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his corn, and grass, and ground is as dear to him, as yours is to you.
his corn, and grass, and ground is as dear to him, as yours is to you.
po31 n1, cc n1, cc n1 vbz a-acp j-jn p-acp pno31, c-acp png22 vbz p-acp pn22.
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in the fear of God them, do not deal so with your neighbour:
in the Fear of God them, do not deal so with your neighbour:
p-acp dt n1 pp-f n1 pno32, vdb xx vvi av p-acp po22 n1:
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it would displease you to have wayes ordinarily made over your corn, or grass, or your gates left open to your prejudice;
it would displease you to have ways ordinarily made over your corn, or grass, or your gates left open to your prejudice;
pn31 vmd vvi pn22 pc-acp vhi n2 av-j vvn p-acp po22 n1, cc n1, cc po22 n2 vvd j p-acp po22 n1;
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you would not be denied any implement of Husbandry in your need, deny not then to lend any such thing, to thy neighbour in his need:
you would not be denied any implement of Husbandry in your need, deny not then to lend any such thing, to thy neighbour in his need:
pn22 vmd xx vbi vvn d n1 pp-f n1 p-acp po22 n1, vvb xx av pc-acp vvi d d n1, p-acp po21 n1 p-acp po31 n1:
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I would not be contented to have my cattle impounded for an unwilling trespass, deal not then so unkindly with him in the like case:
I would not be contented to have my cattle impounded for an unwilling trespass, deal not then so unkindly with him in the like case:
pns11 vmd xx vbi vvn pc-acp vhi po11 n2 vvn p-acp dt j n1, vvb xx av av av-j p-acp pno31 p-acp dt j n1:
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you would not be slandered, mis-interpreted, scorned, jeared, or envied;
you would not be slandered, Misinterpreted, scorned, jeered, or envied;
pn22 vmd xx vbi vvn, vvn, vvn, vvn, cc vvd;
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O then slander not others, nor misinterpret them, nor scorn them, nor jear them, nor envy them.
Oh then slander not Others, nor misinterpret them, nor scorn them, nor jear them, nor envy them.
uh av vvb xx ng2-jn, ccx vvi pno32, ccx vvi pno32, ccx vvi pno32, ccx vvi pno32.
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Here is my poor neighbour, I could now make advantage of his necessity, and make him pay high for his commodity 〈 ◊ 〉 but if I were in his case, I would not be so used:
Here is my poor neighbour, I could now make advantage of his necessity, and make him pay high for his commodity 〈 ◊ 〉 but if I were in his case, I would not be so used:
av vbz po11 j n1, pns11 vmd av vvi n1 pp-f po31 n1, cc vvi pno31 vvi j p-acp po31 n1 〈 sy 〉 cc-acp cs pns11 vbdr p-acp po31 n1, pns11 vmd xx vbi av vvn:
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you would not have others forward to give offence, nor quick to take offence; see then that you be unwilling to give, and backward to take offence.
you would not have Others forward to give offence, nor quick to take offence; see then that you be unwilling to give, and backward to take offence.
pn22 vmd xx vhi ng2-jn av-j p-acp vvi n1, ccx j pc-acp vvi n1; vvb av cst pn22 vbb j pc-acp vvi, cc av-j pc-acp vvi n1.
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And in forgiving injuries, let your forgivness draw out their acknowledgment, rather then their acknowledgment purchase your forgiveness;
And in forgiving injuries, let your Forgiveness draw out their acknowledgment, rather then their acknowledgment purchase your forgiveness;
cc p-acp j-vvg n2, vvb po22 n1 vvi av po32 n1, av-c av po32 n1 vvi po22 n1;
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for so you would gladly be used in that case:
for so you would gladly be used in that case:
c-acp av pn22 vmd av-j vbi vvn p-acp d n1:
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you would be melted into submission, not forced; do you the like to them, melt them rather than force them:
you would be melted into submission, not forced; do you the like to them, melt them rather than force them:
pn22 vmd vbi vvn p-acp n1, xx vvn; vdb pn22 dt j p-acp pno32, vvb pno32 av cs vvi pno32:
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Yonder is my neighbour, I could wrong him in his goods, in his good name, in his trading;
Yonder is my neighbour, I could wrong him in his goods, in his good name, in his trading;
d vbz po11 n1, pns11 vmd vvi pno31 p-acp po31 n2-j, p-acp po31 j n1, p-acp po31 n-vvg;
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but if I were in his case, I would not be content to be so us'd:
but if I were in his case, I would not be content to be so used:
cc-acp cs pns11 vbdr p-acp po31 n1, pns11 vmd xx vbi j pc-acp vbi av vvn:
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I should think it hard measure done to me, and then it's hard measure done by me:
I should think it hard measure done to me, and then it's hard measure done by me:
pns11 vmd vvi pn31 j n1 vdn p-acp pno11, cc av pn31|vbz j n1 vdn p-acp pno11:
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I would expect and welcome my neighbours help in my harvest, when his business is over;
I would expect and welcome my neighbours help in my harvest, when his business is over;
pns11 vmd vvi cc vvi po11 n2 vvb p-acp po11 n1, c-crq po31 n1 vbz a-acp;
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why then go readily to help him in his need, when thine is over.
why then go readily to help him in his need, when thine is over.
q-crq av vvb av-j pc-acp vvi pno31 p-acp po31 n1, c-crq po21 vbz a-acp.
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He that will not maintain equity with men, must not expect mercy with God.
He that will not maintain equity with men, must not expect mercy with God.
pns31 cst vmb xx vvi n1 p-acp n2, vmb xx vvi n1 p-acp np1.
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And this is the language of the Law and the Prophets. Moses and Christ are herein agreed.
And this is the language of the Law and the prophets. Moses and christ Are herein agreed.
cc d vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1 cc dt n2. np1 cc np1 vbr av vvn.
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but right Reason holding the scales, every man ought to do to others, as he would be done to himself.
but right Reason holding the scales, every man ought to do to Others, as he would be done to himself.
cc-acp j-jn n1 vvg dt n2, d n1 vmd pc-acp vdi p-acp n2-jn, c-acp pns31 vmd vbi vdn p-acp px31.
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nor the Drunkard intoxicate his neighbour, because he is content to be made drunk by his neighbour;
nor the Drunkard intoxicate his neighbour, Because he is content to be made drunk by his neighbour;
ccx dt n1 j po31 n1, c-acp pns31 vbz j pc-acp vbi vvn vvn p-acp po31 n1;
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For the Adulterer ought not by vertue of this Rule to borrow his neighbours wife, because he is willing to lend his own;
For the Adulterer ought not by virtue of this Rule to borrow his neighbours wife, Because he is willing to lend his own;
p-acp dt n1 vmd xx p-acp n1 pp-f d n1 pc-acp vvi po31 ng1 n1, c-acp pns31 vbz j pc-acp vvi po31 d;
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but also Regula regulata, a Rule to be ruled by an higher, to wit, the Law of God.
but also Regula Regulata, a Rule to be ruled by an higher, to wit, the Law of God.
cc-acp av np1 fw-la, dt n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp dt jc, pc-acp vvi, dt n1 pp-f np1.
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would I be thus dealt with? and deal you accordingly. And yet this Rule is not onely Regula regulans, a Rule to rule to us,
would I be thus dealt with? and deal you accordingly. And yet this Rule is not only Regula Regulans, a Rule to Rule to us,
vmd pns11 vbb av vvn p-acp? cc vvb pn22 av-vvg. cc av d n1 vbz xx av-j np1 n2, dt n1 pc-acp vvi p-acp pno12,
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Resume then your better thoughts, O all 〈 ◊ 〉 Religious Husbandmen, and in all cases between you and your neighbour, ask your own hearts this question;
Resume then your better thoughts, Oh all 〈 ◊ 〉 Religious Husbandmen, and in all cases between you and your neighbour, ask your own hearts this question;
vvb av po22 j n2, uh d 〈 sy 〉 j n2, cc p-acp d n2 p-acp pn22 cc po22 n1, vvb po22 d n2 d n1;
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and do good for evil, if you will not do, as you would be done to? if your Religion will not refine you as much as morality, I will not say, it is a false Religion, but you are false to your Religion.
and do good for evil, if you will not do, as you would be done to? if your Religion will not refine you as much as morality, I will not say, it is a false Religion, but you Are false to your Religion.
cc vdb j p-acp n-jn, cs pn22 vmb xx vdi, c-acp pn22 vmd vbi vdn p-acp? cs po22 n1 vmb xx vvi pn22 p-acp d c-acp n1, pns11 vmb xx vvi, pn31 vbz dt j n1, p-acp pn22 vbr j p-acp po22 n1.
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How will you act like Christians, if you cannot live like Pagans? How will you love your enemies,
How will you act like Christians, if you cannot live like Pagans? How will you love your enemies,
q-crq vmb pn22 vvi av-j np1, cs pn22 vmbx vvi av-j n2-jn? q-crq vmb pn22 vvi po22 n2,
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SECT. V. V. THe Fifth Rule for the Husbandman in his Calling, is, Whatsoever you would that men should do to you, do ye also to them, Mat. 7.12. A principle of that weight and reason, that Alexander Severus, an Heathen Emperour of Rome, caused that sentence to be written in each room of his Palace;
SECT. V. V. THe Fifth Rule for the Husbandman in his Calling, is, Whatsoever you would that men should do to you, do you also to them, Mathew 7.12. A principle of that weight and reason, that Alexander Severus, an Heathen Emperor of Room, caused that sentence to be written in each room of his Palace;
n1. np1 np1 dt ord n1 p-acp dt n1 p-acp po31 vvg, vbz, r-crq pn22 vmd d n2 vmd vdi p-acp pn22, vdb pn22 av p-acp pno32, np1 crd. dt n1 pp-f d n1 cc n1, cst np1 np1, dt j-jn n1 pp-f vvi, vvd cst n1 pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp d n1 pp-f po31 n1;
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〈 ◊ 〉 then to be transcribed into every Christian heart.
〈 ◊ 〉 then to be transcribed into every Christian heart.
〈 sy 〉 cs pc-acp vbi vvn p-acp d njp n1.
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Judge, is there not equity in this Rule? To do as you would be done by.
Judge, is there not equity in this Rule? To do as you would be done by.
n1, vbz pc-acp xx n1 p-acp d n1? pc-acp vdi c-acp pn22 vmd vbi vdn p-acp.
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Are not they wretched creatures that transgress it? Why, it is the Divinity of Heathens. Apply this practically:
are not they wretched creatures that transgress it? Why, it is the Divinity of heathens. Apply this practically:
vbr xx pns32 j n2 cst vvb pn31? uh-crq, pn31 vbz dt n1 pp-f n2-jn. np1 d av-j:
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you would borrow in your need, lend then to others in their need; you would be welcomed by your friends, saluted by your acquaintance;
you would borrow in your need, lend then to Others in their need; you would be welcomed by your Friends, saluted by your acquaintance;
pn22 vmd vvi p-acp po22 n1, vvb av p-acp n2-jn p-acp po32 n1; pn22 vmd vbi vvn p-acp po22 n2, vvn p-acp po22 n1;
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see then you welcome your friends, and salute your acquaintance: you would be saluted first, strive then to be first in your salutations:
see then you welcome your Friends, and salute your acquaintance: you would be saluted First, strive then to be First in your salutations:
vvb cs pn22 vvb po22 n2, cc vvb po22 n1: pn22 vmd vbi vvn ord, vvb av pc-acp vbi ord p-acp po22 n2:
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but Joseph, though 'tis like the better man, yet he is gotten into the Court fashion,
but Joseph, though it's like the better man, yet he is got into the Court fashion,
cc-acp np1, c-acp pn31|vbz av-j dt jc n1, av pns31 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1 n1,
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and now whether proves the safer? why, Benjamin he comes to Egypt humble, and modest, and sober;
and now whither Proves the safer? why, Benjamin he comes to Egypt humble, and modest, and Sobrium;
cc av q-crq vvz dt jc? q-crq, np1 pns31 vvz p-acp np1 j, cc j, cc j;
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Joseph and Benjamin were own Brothers, but Joseph is exalted at Court, and Benjamin is seated in the Country;Joseph and Benjamin were own Brother's, but Joseph is exalted At Court, and Benjamin is seated in the Country;
np1 cc np1 vbdr d n2, cc-acp np1 vbz vvn p-acp n1, cc np1 vbz vvn p-acp dt n1;
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and sure his worldly Desires cannot compare with those of vaster Estates, seeing the more a man hath, the more unsatisfied are his Desires.
and sure his worldly Desires cannot compare with those of vaster Estates, seeing the more a man hath, the more unsatisfied Are his Desires.
cc av-j po31 j n2 vmbx vvi p-acp d pp-f jc n2, vvg dt av-dc dt n1 vhz, dt av-dc j-vvn vbr po31 n2.
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Now his labour keeps down his lust, and his poverty helps to quell down his pride,
Now his labour keeps down his lust, and his poverty helps to quell down his pride,
av po31 n1 vvz a-acp po31 n1, cc po31 n1 vvz pc-acp vvi a-acp po31 n1,
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For 1 John 2. 16. All that is in the world, is the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life.
For 1 John 2. 16. All that is in the world, is the lust of the Flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life.
p-acp crd np1 crd crd d cst vbz p-acp dt n1, vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1, dt n1 pp-f dt n2, cc dt n1 pp-f n1.
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Not that he is without temptations, as you will hereafter see, but his Temptations are not so strong, as in most other Callings.
Not that he is without temptations, as you will hereafter see, but his Temptations Are not so strong, as in most other Callings.
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SECT. VI. THe Sixth Excellency of the Husbandmans Calling, is, That it is a Calling of less temptation than others.
SECT. VI. THe Sixth Excellency of the Husbandman's Calling, is, That it is a Calling of less temptation than Others.
n1. crd. dt ord n1 pp-f dt ng1 vvg, vbz, cst pn31 vbz dt vvg pp-f dc n1 cs n2-jn.
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so the great and rich and mighty ones of the world are often entrapped in lust, envy, pride, and Atheism;
so the great and rich and mighty ones of the world Are often entrapped in lust, envy, pride, and Atheism;
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So that as many great Oaks and Cedars fall, when Shrubs do keep their standing in a storm,
So that as many great Oaks and Cedars fallen, when Shrubs do keep their standing in a storm,
av cst p-acp d j n2 cc n2 vvb, c-crq n2 vdb vvi po32 n-vvg p-acp dt n1,
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Nay one and the same man, holy David, who more chast and innocent in the Countrey, among his Sheep? but he was not so at the Court:
Nay one and the same man, holy David, who more chaste and innocent in the Country, among his Sheep? but he was not so At the Court:
uh-x pi cc dt d n1, j np1, q-crq av-dc j cc j-jn p-acp dt n1, p-acp po31 n1? cc-acp pns31 vbds xx av p-acp dt n1:
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and hath by the Life of Pharaoh at his tongues end.
and hath by the Life of Pharaoh At his tongues end.
cc vhz p-acp dt n1 pp-f np1 p-acp po31 ng1 n1.
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His Children are his usual Recreations, and his spare time he spends with them.
His Children Are his usual Recreations, and his spare time he spends with them.
po31 n2 vbr po31 j n2, cc po31 j n1 pns31 vvz p-acp pno32.
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the charms of Musick do not inchant him, he is more taken with the musick of his Bees than any other.
the charms of Music do not inchant him, he is more taken with the music of his Bees than any other.
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He hath not his Beauties in the Windows to allure him, nor the sparkling Wine to entice him, the newest Fashion is so far from entangling him, that it's ugly in his eyes;
He hath not his Beauty's in the Windows to allure him, nor the sparkling Wine to entice him, the Newest Fashion is so Far from entangling him, that it's ugly in his eyes;
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than the other doth in seven years.
than the other does in seven Years.
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but yet he is adorned with the orient Jewels of Grace within, and tasts more Covenant comforts at an Ordinance,
but yet he is adorned with the orient Jewels of Grace within, and tastes more Covenant comforts At an Ordinance,
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The Lace on a proud Tradesmans Cloak, would suit the Husbandman all the Year, and one of his Dinners would find his house the Month about;
The Lace on a proud Tradesman's Cloak, would suit the Husbandman all the Year, and one of his Dinners would find his house the Monn about;
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And his Dinner of herbs with the love of God feeds him more safely, than a stalled Oxe, and Gods hatred with it.
And his Dinner of herbs with the love of God feeds him more safely, than a stalled Ox, and God's hatred with it.
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But he hath not so great temptations, his God doth not give him Wind and Tyde, least he should drown himself:
But he hath not so great temptations, his God does not give him Wind and Tide, lest he should drown himself:
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I do not say but he hath an Heart too like other men, and perhaps would be as bad as they, if he had wherewith:
I do not say but he hath an Heart too like other men, and perhaps would be as bad as they, if he had wherewith:
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when the poor honest Husbandman is kept innocent and cleer.
when the poor honest Husbandman is kept innocent and clear.
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Not but that excellent Parts are somtimes found in persons and children of this rank,
Not but that excellent Parts Are sometimes found in Persons and children of this rank,
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If you cannot write a word, yet see you transcribe the fair Copy of a godly, righteous,
If you cannot write a word, yet see you transcribe the fair Copy of a godly, righteous,
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Though you cannot couch your words in order to men, yet if you can say your Errand unto God, he will accept you.
Though you cannot couch your words in order to men, yet if you can say your Errand unto God, he will accept you.
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Though you cannot read a letter in the book, yet if you can, by true Assurance, read your Name in the Book of life, your Scholarship will serve.
Though you cannot read a Letter in the book, yet if you can, by true Assurance, read your Name in the Book of life, your Scholarship will serve.
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So though you cannot speak eloquently, yet if you can walk uprightly and faithfully, you will be Courtiers in Heaven at the last.
So though you cannot speak eloquently, yet if you can walk uprightly and faithfully, you will be Courtiers in Heaven At the last.
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but the Character of the Lacedemonians was, that they could do well.
but the Character of the Lacedaemonians was, that they could do well.
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It was the Character of the Athenians, that they could speak well, there was the University of Learning;
It was the Character of the Athenians, that they could speak well, there was the university of Learning;
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But for your selves, and for them that are born, and likely to live and dye Rusticks, you must make up your want of outward accomplishment with inward integrity. The less smooth and pollisht you are in behaviour, the more sincere and plain be you in your heart.
But for your selves, and for them that Are born, and likely to live and die Rustics, you must make up your want of outward accomplishment with inward integrity. The less smooth and pollisht you Are in behaviour, the more sincere and plain be you in your heart.
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and thereby make them more publick Goods to their Generation?
and thereby make them more public Goods to their Generation?
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They who read the History of the Worthies of England, shall find some of our greatest Divines, Lawyers and Physitians, had their Originals from the Plough and why may not God do as much for yours,
They who read the History of the Worthies of England, shall find Some of our greatest Divines, Lawyers and Physicians, had their Originals from the Plough and why may not God do as much for yours,
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as the Soul is beyond the Body, as an entailed estate is beyond a few moveable goods.
as the Soul is beyond the Body, as an entailed estate is beyond a few movable goods.
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Answ. I answer, The wealthier sort must be advised, to accomplish their children with better breeding; that being a portion as far beyond rich• … s,Answer I answer, The wealthier sort must be advised, to accomplish their children with better breeding; that being a portion as Far beyond rich• … s,
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but the usual genius and breeding of the Husbandman is but rustick. Quest. If you ask what Remedy there is for this Inconvenience?
but the usual genius and breeding of the Husbandman is but rustic. Quest. If you ask what Remedy there is for this Inconvenience?
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and excellent Schollars have proceeded hence, that have honoured every of the Liberal Arts and the more honourable imployments,
and excellent Scholars have proceeded hence, that have honoured every of the Liberal Arts and the more honourable employments,
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and (it is good Mr Dods phrase) gives them each a Bible, and God be with them.
and (it is good Mr Dods phrase) gives them each a bible, and God be with them.
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and no small pains he takes to help his children to write and read, and then puts them to a Trade,
and no small pains he Takes to help his children to write and read, and then puts them to a Trade,
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and by reason of his hand-work and small estate, he can seldome bring up his children further:
and by reason of his handwork and small estate, he can seldom bring up his children further:
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In Learning, the highest degree he hath taken, is in Writing and Arithmetick;
In Learning, the highest degree he hath taken, is in Writing and Arithmetic;
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in so much as in respect of understanding, he is rather-ignorant than knowing, in Wisdom rather simple than Judicious, in his Will rather surly than malleable, in his behaviour rather rude and homely than smooth and polite;
in so much as in respect of understanding, he is rather-ignorant than knowing, in Wisdom rather simple than Judicious, in his Will rather surly than malleable, in his behaviour rather rude and homely than smooth and polite;
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Now the Husbandman seldome meets with this ingenuous breeding;
Now the Husbandman seldom meets with this ingenuous breeding;
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it moralizes, it civilizes, yea it almost spiritualizes the party, that one can hardly discern where Nature leaves, and where Grace begins.
it moralizes, it civilizes, yea it almost spiritualizes the party, that one can hardly discern where Nature leaves, and where Grace begins.
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And this is a great mercy to those that have it, and improve it: It pares off that roughness of disposition and ruggedness of carriage;
And this is a great mercy to those that have it, and improve it: It pares off that roughness of disposition and ruggedness of carriage;
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and sayes, Let there be Light, and there comes Light; let there be shape, order, and beauty, and behold it comes accordingly.
and Says, Let there be Light, and there comes Light; let there be shape, order, and beauty, and behold it comes accordingly.
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And as in the Creation God did let in Light, and put beauty upon the Original Chaos; so right breeding opens a Casement into the mind,
And as in the Creation God did let in Light, and put beauty upon the Original Chaos; so right breeding Opens a Casement into the mind,
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and most of all a wild Asses Colt. Education breaks us, Breeding and Behaviour do pollish that rude mass, in which man comes into the world.
and most of all a wild Asses Colt. Education breaks us, Breeding and Behaviour do polish that rude mass, in which man comes into the world.
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We are naturally like the wild asses Colt. A Colt is a rude creature, much more an Asses Colt,
We Are naturally like the wild asses Colt. A Colt is a rude creature, much more an Asses Colt,
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and his inability to help his children with any better. and his inability to help his children with any better.
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THe Sixth Inconvenience of the Calling of an Husbandman is, The infelicity of a rustick unrefined Breeding, THe Sixth Inconvenience of the Calling of an Husbandman is, The infelicity of a rustic unrefined Breeding,
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SECT. VI.
SECT. VI.
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and sober life, and you have done well. Christ Jesus was not Magister Scholae, ' sed vitae.
and Sobrium life, and you have done well. christ jesus was not Magister School, ' sed vitae.
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And if you never get to be good Scholars, yet see you be good Christians,
And if you never get to be good Scholars, yet see you be good Christians,
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and then you'l fit above your Landlords in Heaven, if they do not look about them.
and then You'll fit above your Landlords in Heaven, if they do not look about them.
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And thus you see the Inconveniences of the Husbandmans Calling, which I have described to be an allay, to ballast him,
And thus you see the Inconveniences of the Husbandman's Calling, which I have described to be an allay, to ballast him,
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lest he should be proud of his Excellencies, and forget himself, lest being so well on earth he should forget Heaven;
lest he should be proud of his Excellencies, and forget himself, lest being so well on earth he should forget Heaven;
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And that by feeling the effects he may be sensible of the evil of our first Fall and mourn for it, which hath made his labour painful, his gain doubtful, his troubles great, and his ability small.
And that by feeling the effects he may be sensible of the evil of our First Fallen and mourn for it, which hath made his labour painful, his gain doubtful, his Troubles great, and his ability small.
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And yet if he lift up the Scales, he will perceive the comforts of his Calling many, and the Inconveniences few;
And yet if he lift up the Scales, he will perceive the comforts of his Calling many, and the Inconveniences few;
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and that the Lord hath tempered his Cup with great wisdom, and loving kindness, and left the best for him in the bottome.
and that the Lord hath tempered his Cup with great Wisdom, and loving kindness, and left the best for him in the bottom.
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For according to the proportion of his estate, he exceeds for the most part the Gentry round about him:
For according to the proportion of his estate, he exceeds for the most part the Gentry round about him:
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The poor Criple at his door, shall have a larger alms to his power, I am sure a quicker dispatch, than at the great pair of Gates close by him:
The poor Cripple At his door, shall have a larger alms to his power, I am sure a quicker dispatch, than At the great pair of Gates close by him:
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And in publick Collections for charitable uses, the poor Husbandmans Purse is ready with his Mite,
And in public Collections for charitable uses, the poor Husbandman's Purse is ready with his Mite,
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when hi• … Landlord was not at Church that day.
when hi• … Landlord was not At Church that day.
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Neither do I affirm, that every one that asks, is a fit object for the Charity of our Husbandman, (especially if our Laws for setting the poo• … on work, were put in execution) no, some lusty Beggars he entertains with a charitable Exhortation to honest labour,
Neither do I affirm, that every one that asks, is a fit Object for the Charity of our Husbandman, (especially if our Laws for setting the poo• … on work, were put in execution) no, Some lusty Beggars he entertains with a charitable Exhortation to honest labour,
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and tells them the benefit and comfort that he finds by it; and somtimes sets them on work upon tryal:
and tells them the benefit and Comfort that he finds by it; and sometimes sets them on work upon trial:
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but because he considers, that it's safer to relieve nine needless Beggars, than to turn away one needy one;
but Because he considers, that it's safer to relieve nine needless Beggars, than to turn away one needy one;
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therefore he strains himself to help the most that cry for it, and refers himself to the Lord his God for recompense.
Therefore he strains himself to help the most that cry for it, and refers himself to the Lord his God for recompense.
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But yet he hath much adoe with his heart herein.
But yet he hath much ado with his heart herein.
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Flesh and Blood looks thrice upon his money, ere the Spirit and Grace can once part with it.Flesh and Blood looks thrice upon his money, ere the Spirit and Grace can once part with it.
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It puts all the Faith he hath to the utmost, to give to strangers, when perhaps his own children are unprovided for;
It puts all the Faith he hath to the utmost, to give to Strangers, when perhaps his own children Are unprovided for;
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and to relieve others, that must come (if two or three bad years meet with him) to be relieved himself.
and to relieve Others, that must come (if two or three bad Years meet with him) to be relieved himself.
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But if he have no Faith, but an earthly selfish temper instead of it, the poor have cold entertainment at his door.
But if he have no Faith, but an earthly selfish temper instead of it, the poor have cold entertainment At his door.
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He thinks it enough for him to be just, to pay every man his own; let others be charitable that have greater Estates.
He thinks it enough for him to be just, to pay every man his own; let Others be charitable that have greater Estates.
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He must pay Taxes to the King, he must pay Rents to his Landlord, he must pay Lewnes to the Church,
He must pay Taxes to the King, he must pay Rends to his Landlord, he must pay Lewnes to the Church,
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and then to the poor of his Parish, and by this time he is drained, and can do no more.
and then to the poor of his Parish, and by this time he is drained, and can do no more.
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And it is (to say the truth) a lamentable thing, that so many wandring Beggars are suffered to be unimployed;
And it is (to say the truth) a lamentable thing, that so many wandering Beggars Are suffered to be unemployed;
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and yet more, that the burden of them falls upon the poor Husbandman; for his Landlord lives in the City, and visits his Hall only twice a year,
and yet more, that the burden of them falls upon the poor Husbandman; for his Landlord lives in the city, and visits his Hall only twice a year,
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and the poor are little the better for that;
and the poor Are little the better for that;
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yea somtimes their unconscionable Rents make the Beggars, and then the Husbandman is forc'd to keep them.
yea sometimes their unconscionable Rends make the Beggars, and then the Husbandman is forced to keep them.
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But yet some Preservatives must be laid before the Husbandman against this Temptation. 1. You must consider that you are but Stewards of your Estate.
But yet Some Preservatives must be laid before the Husbandman against this Temptation. 1. You must Consider that you Are but Stewards of your Estate.
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The Property is Gods, the Possession and use only yours. And so what you give is of Gods stock in your hands;
The Property is God's, the Possession and use only yours. And so what you give is of God's stock in your hands;
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and what need you be niggardly of anothers stock? As long as your Alms and Expences will pass in your accounts, it is nothing at all to you,
and what need you be niggardly of another's stock? As long as your Alms and Expenses will pass in your accounts, it is nothing At all to you,
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how he will have it dispos'd: The forgetfulness of this, makes men so close-handed. They take all they have to be their own:
how he will have it disposed: The forgetfulness of this, makes men so closehanded. They take all they have to be their own:
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so Nabal, shall I give my bread and my flesh? So the worldling cries, This is my house, my corn, my bread,
so Nabal, shall I give my bred and my Flesh? So the worldling cries, This is my house, my corn, my bred,
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and this locks• … up his hand:
and this locks• … up his hand:
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whereas when thou look'st on thy house, say, This is the Lords, who gives me house-room on charity,
whereas when thou Lookest on thy house, say, This is the lords, who gives me houseroom on charity,
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and therefore any Guest he sends, must be welcome:
and Therefore any Guest he sends, must be welcome:
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this Corn is Gods, and so is this Bread, I have but the disposing of it;
this Corn is God's, and so is this Bred, I have but the disposing of it;
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and so if he order it to a Beggar, I will freely part with it, for it is none of mine, but Gods.
and so if he order it to a Beggar, I will freely part with it, for it is none of mine, but God's
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If some great man give you an Estate o• … twenty pounds a year freely, only he• … layes twenty shillings Rent-charge upon it:
If Some great man give you an Estate o• … twenty pounds a year freely, only he• … lays twenty shillings Rent-charge upon it:
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Were not you unworthy, to deny or to grudg the payment of this Rent-charge? why, this is the case.
Were not you unworthy, to deny or to grudge the payment of this Rent-charge? why, this is the case.
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It is the Lord only that hath given you an Estate;
It is the Lord only that hath given you an Estate;
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charitable relief of such as are in want, is the Lords Rent-charge, which he hath laid upon it;
charitable relief of such as Are in want, is the lords Rent-charge, which he hath laid upon it;
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and therefore grudg not to pay it, lest he re-enter, and seize the whole. And especially considering that he hath charged thee herein, according to thy ability;
and Therefore grudge not to pay it, lest he re-enter, and seize the Whole. And especially considering that he hath charged thee herein, according to thy ability;
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not as earthly Landlords, that lay somtimes a great Rent on a small living; he would only have thee to suit thy charity to thy ability.
not as earthly Landlords, that lay sometimes a great Rend on a small living; he would only have thee to suit thy charity to thy ability.
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O but I am a very poor man, and can hardly subsist. Answ. Art thou poorer than that widow? Mark 12.42. She had not much, and Christ expected not much from her;
O but I am a very poor man, and can hardly subsist. Answer Art thou Poorer than that widow? Mark 12.42. She had not much, and christ expected not much from her;
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two Mites shall serve thy turn, if thou hast but little.
two Mites shall serve thy turn, if thou hast but little.
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And our Lord Jesus himself was low in Stock, when he was put to a miracle for money to pay his Tax;
And our Lord jesus himself was low in Stock, when he was put to a miracle for money to pay his Tax;
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and yet (saith the text) he had a Purse for the Poor, Joh. 13.29.
and yet (Says the text) he had a Purse for the Poor, John 13.29.
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Think of this, when thou hast much a do to pay thy Rent, or to pay thy Tax,
Think of this, when thou hast much a do to pay thy Rend, or to pay thy Tax,
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and grudg not somthing to the hungry and naked, seeing thy Saviour had a purse for the poor,
and grudge not something to the hungry and naked, seeing thy Saviour had a purse for the poor,
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though he somtimes wanted money to pay his Tax. 2. You must believe that giving will make you rich.
though he sometimes wanted money to pay his Tax. 2. You must believe that giving will make you rich.
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Well-ordered charity makes no man poor.
Well-ordered charity makes no man poor.
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The way to have full Barns, is to have free hands. To this both God and Man bea• … witness, Isa. 32.78. The instruments of the Churl are evil;
The Way to have full Barns, is to have free hands. To this both God and Man bea• … witness, Isaiah 32.78. The Instruments of the Churl Are evil;
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that is, he who maketh empty the soul of the hungry, vers. 6. But the liberal man deviseth liberal things,
that is, he who makes empty the soul of the hungry, vers. 6. But the liberal man devises liberal things,
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and by liberal things shall he stand. He deviseth how he may do good, and where, and when;and by liberal things shall he stand. He devises how he may do good, and where, and when;
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he lyes in his bed contriving how he may do poor men good in the best manner;
he lies in his Bed contriving how he may do poor men good in the best manner;
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I, say you, so he may quickly devise away all that ere he hath. Nay, saith the Holy Ghost • … y liberal things shall he stand:
I, say you, so he may quickly devise away all that ere he hath. Nay, Says the Holy Ghost • … y liberal things shall he stand:
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Piety, Equity, and Charity, are the best Pillars in any mans house.Piety, Equity, and Charity, Are the best Pillars in any men house.
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None more punctually payes his debts than God; now he that giveth to the poor, lendeth to the Lord,
None more punctually pays his debts than God; now he that gives to the poor, dares to the Lord,
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and the Lord he will pay it him again, Prov. 19.17. There is his Bond. Though all be his, yet he will accept of it as lent.
and the Lord he will pay it him again, Curae 19.17. There is his Bond. Though all be his, yet he will accept of it as lent.
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Think, when the poor crave, God hath sent them to borrow for him, who will not take it kindly to be denyed.
Think, when the poor crave, God hath sent them to borrow for him, who will not take it kindly to be denied.
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It's true, it seems lost, and you think its as good to cast it down the River, as give it to them.
It's true, it seems lost, and you think its as good to cast it down the River, as give it to them.
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O no, it is not lost, it's Book't in Heaven, and shall be paid on Earth.
O no, it is not lost, it's Booked in Heaven, and shall be paid on Earth.
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Cast thy bread on the Waters, and it shall return after many dayes, Eccl. 11.1. most commonly in this life, but the longer it s unpaid, the greater will the sum be at last.
Cast thy bred on the Waters, and it shall return After many days, Ecclesiastes 11.1. most commonly in this life, but the longer it s unpaid, the greater will the sum be At last.
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The man is yet unborn, that hath lost any thing by God. If you can but trust him, you may gain sufficiently by him.
The man is yet unborn, that hath lost any thing by God. If you can but trust him, you may gain sufficiently by him.
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And to this, do all good men set their Seal, That the charitable hand is blessed of the Lord,
And to this, do all good men Set their Seal, That the charitable hand is blessed of the Lord,
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nay if every charitable thought, be not now or shortly rewarded, then murmure and hold your hand;
nay if every charitable Thought, be not now or shortly rewarded, then murmur and hold your hand;
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If every bit of bread, nay if every cup of cold water, nay if every cheerful word,
If every bit of bred, nay if every cup of cold water, nay if every cheerful word,
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and he that loves to give, seldom is in need to receive. Alas, God doth litt• … e less th• … n miracles, in the Husbandmans house every day.
and he that loves to give, seldom is in need to receive. Alas, God does litt• … e less th• … n Miracles, in the Husbandman's house every day.
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Let the man come forth, that can say he ever was loser by Christ at the long run.
Let the man come forth, that can say he ever was loser by christ At the long run.
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why the Scripture will tell you, He that watereth shall be watered also himself. Sirs, charity is good Husbandry, for it brings a certain and plentiful Harvest.
why the Scripture will tell you, He that Waters shall be watered also himself. Sirs, charity is good Husbandry, for it brings a certain and plentiful Harvest.
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but from the wonderful Providence and Blessing of God. A man would wonder whence every peny and penyworth comes, that he gives and spends and payes:
but from the wondered Providence and Blessing of God. A man would wonder whence every penny and pennyworth comes, that he gives and spends and pays:
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and yet he lives, and is cheerful, and for the most part dies less in debt than his Landlord. Whence comes this!
and yet he lives, and is cheerful, and for the most part die less in debt than his Landlord. Whence comes this!
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So much Rent to pay, so many Children to maintain, so many payments without any breathing time,
So much Rend to pay, so many Children to maintain, so many payments without any breathing time,
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but till then, open your purse, open your hands, open your hearts, and hide not your self from your own flesh.
but till then, open your purse, open your hands, open your hearts, and hide not your self from your own Flesh.
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SECT. VI. VI. THe Sixth Temptation of the Husbandman is, Vncharitableness and Nigardliness. He can hardly part with that which he hath so hardly gotten.
SECT. VI. VI. THe Sixth Temptation of the Husbandman is, Uncharitableness and Niggardliness. He can hardly part with that which he hath so hardly got.
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That which he hath gotten with the drops of his sweat, he is like to part with as the drops of his blood, 1 Sam. 25.11.
That which he hath got with the drops of his sweat, he is like to part with as the drops of his blood, 1 Sam. 25.11.
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Shall I then take my bread, and my water, and my flesh — and give it unto men, whom I know not whence they be? said that rich Chub Nabal. So the Husbandman, must I take pains for wealth,Shall I then take my bred, and my water, and my Flesh — and give it unto men, whom I know not whence they be? said that rich Chub Nabal. So the Husbandman, must I take pains for wealth,
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and give it away when I have done? Let all that will eat, labour as well as I;
and give it away when I have done? Let all that will eat, labour as well as I;
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and herewith he turns off the fittest objects of charity that are, and resolves that every man must be for himself, and so will he.
and herewith he turns off the Fittest objects of charity that Are, and resolves that every man must be for himself, and so will he.
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He argues, that no body gives him, and therefore he will give to none.
He argues, that no body gives him, and Therefore he will give to none.
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But though this be his Temptation, yet I do not assert that Husbandmen are generally conquer'd by it:
But though this be his Temptation, yet I do not assert that Husbandmen Are generally conquered by it:
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The frowardness and follies he sees in them, do bring him to remember his own at their age, which otherwise he had forgotten;
The frowardness and follies he sees in them, do bring him to Remember his own At their age, which otherwise he had forgotten;
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And so you have the sixth Head.
And so you have the sixth Head.
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and fall to practise, and it will come. The sweetness will pay for the difficulty: he that turns Earth into Heaven, • … hath an Heaven upon Earth.
and fallen to practise, and it will come. The sweetness will pay for the difficulty: he that turns Earth into Heaven, • … hath an Heaven upon Earth.
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Do but your best, keep open the eye of Faith to see things unseen, pray for skill,
Do but your best, keep open the eye of Faith to see things unseen, pray for skill,
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nay, God hath particularly professed to help the Husbandman, • … sa. 28.26. For his God doth instruct him to discretion, and doth teach him.
nay, God hath particularly professed to help the Husbandman, • … sa. 28.26. For his God does instruct him to discretion, and does teach him.
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and if there be • … in a willing mind, thy work is half done. A dull Scholar with a skilful Master may make shift, Psal. 32.8. I will instruct and teach thee, I will guide thee with mine eye:
and if there be • … in a willing mind, thy work is half done. A dull Scholar with a skilful Master may make shift, Psalm 32.8. I will instruct and teach thee, I will guide thee with mine eye:
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how should I acquire these things? Answ. Though thou art no Scholar, y• … thou art Christs Scholar:
how should I acquire these things? Answer Though thou art no Scholar, y• … thou art Christ Scholar:
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Object. Perhaps you'l say, I can never léar• … these things, I am weak and ignorant,Object. Perhaps You'll say, I can never léar• … these things, I am weak and ignorant,
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And this is the sixth point, to wit, 〈 ◊ 〉 Lessons which the Husbandman may learn 〈 ◊ 〉 his Calling.
And this is the sixth point, to wit, 〈 ◊ 〉 Lessons which the Husbandman may Learn 〈 ◊ 〉 his Calling.
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And we cannot better leave 〈 ◊ 〉 than here, whither this Lesson hath brough• … him.
And we cannot better leave 〈 ◊ 〉 than Here, whither this lesson hath brough• … him.
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there's no husbandry 〈 ◊ 〉 Heaven, there's the harvest of all my prayers where Christ shall be All in All. And the poo• … Husbandman doth much comfort himself wil• … these hopes.
there's no Husbandry 〈 ◊ 〉 Heaven, there's the harvest of all my Prayers where christ shall be All in All. And the poo• … Husbandman does much Comfort himself wil• … these hope's.
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and then farewell my Plough and Cart, I shall sowe 〈 ◊ 〉 thresh no more, my weary dayes and carefu• … nights farewel:
and then farewell my Plough and Cart, I shall sow 〈 ◊ 〉 thresh no more, my weary days and carefu• … nights farewell:
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And now, what though I 〈 ◊ 〉 and sweat here a while, when my Reversio• … falls I shall live like an Angel;
And now, what though I 〈 ◊ 〉 and sweat Here a while, when my Reversio• … falls I shall live like an Angel;
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and but one life between 〈 ◊ 〉 and a Palace.
and but one life between 〈 ◊ 〉 and a Palace.
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and the Rent 〈 ◊ 〉 be nothing but blessing and praising the Go• … of Heaven to eternity. Thousands are wai• … ing to welcome me to house, Christ himse• … will let me in;
and the Rend 〈 ◊ 〉 be nothing but blessing and praising the Go• … of Heaven to eternity. Thousands Are wai• … ing to welcome me to house, christ himse• … will let me in;
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My fine is paid 〈 ◊ 〉 my Saviours blood, Possession is taken in 〈 ◊ 〉 name by a sure Attourney;
My fine is paid 〈 ◊ 〉 my Saviors blood, Possession is taken in 〈 ◊ 〉 name by a sure Attorney;
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yet a little while and I sh• … inhabit (though most unworthy of it) as g• … an house as my Landlord.
yet a little while and I sh• … inhabit (though most unworthy of it) as g• … an house as my Landlord.
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This is but 〈 ◊ 〉 Winter house, O yonder above is my Su• … Parlour:
This is but 〈 ◊ 〉 Winter house, Oh yonder above is my Su• … Parlour:
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O that my work were do• … that I might go yonder!
O that my work were do• … that I might go yonder!
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There shall I have my Children a• … out me without crying, my Wife without sickness, my Servants without trouble, whe• … there is eternal musick, eternal feasting, et• … happiness.
There shall I have my Children a• … out me without crying, my Wife without sickness, my Servants without trouble, whe• … there is Eternal music, Eternal feasting, et• … happiness.
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no need 〈 ◊ 〉 repairs, no danger of fire, no fear of being • … t out.
no need 〈 ◊ 〉 repairs, no danger of fire, no Fear of being • … tO out.
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That house I am going to Great without Coldness, High without • … anger, Full without Thronging, Rich with• … ut Vanity, Ancient without Decay:
That house I am going to Great without Coldness, High without • … anger, Full without Thronging, Rich with• … ut Vanity, Ancient without Decay:
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These my Convenien• … es are mixt, but there they are abstract and • … ithout mixture.
These my Convenien• … es Are mixed, but there they Are abstract and • … ithout mixture.
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an • … arthly tabernacle, this house was made with • … ands, but yonder above I have an house • … ade without hands.
an • … arthly tabernacle, this house was made with • … ands, but yonder above I have an house • … ade without hands.
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but this is • … ut a Tabernacle, not my setled place;
but this is • … ut a Tabernacle, not my settled place;
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Here is my comfortable habitation, neat • … ooms, handsome furniture, healthful air, • … leasant situation, my lines are fallen in plea• … nt places, Praised be the Lord:
Here is my comfortable habitation, neat • … ooms, handsome furniture, healthful air, • … leasant situation, my lines Are fallen in plea• … nt places, Praised be the Lord:
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2. From the Conveniencies of his House he • … earns, the blessedness of his estate in Heaven.
2. From the Conveniences of his House he • … earns, the blessedness of his estate in Heaven.
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He comes home weary, but this bears up his • … pirit, That there remains a rest for the People • … f God.
He comes home weary, but this bears up his • … pirit, That there remains a rest for the People • … f God.
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and he still looks up • … nd cries, O when shall I come unto thee!
and he still looks up • … and cries, Oh when shall I come unto thee!
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and make him • … ery indifferent to live in a World that is so much his Stepmother;
and make him • … ery indifferent to live in a World that is so much his Stepmother;
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or fall in love with Dirt and • … weat that believes an Heaven, and hath any • … itle to it? Thus all the Husbandmans In• … onveniencies are mortifying;
or fallen in love with Dirt and • … weat that believes an Heaven, and hath any • … itle to it? Thus all the Husbandman's In• … onveniencies Are mortifying;
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and then, who would live in such a World, that could get • … irly out of it;
and then, who would live in such a World, that could get • … irly out of it;
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such an house, • … nd such an heart; such miseries without, and • … uch wickedness within;
such an house, • … and such an heart; such misery's without, and • … such wickedness within;
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But then with these add the consideration of • … in, that every day besets me;
But then with these add the consideration of • … in, that every day besets me;
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who would choose such a portion? If this be the World, give me Christ. One Christ is worth many Worlds.
who would choose such a portion? If this be the World, give me christ. One christ is worth many World's.
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now who would be fond on such a life!
now who would be found on such a life!
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vanity, and vexation of spirit, I find to be written, yea, intail'd on all sublunary things;
vanity, and vexation of Spirit, I find to be written, yea, intailed on all sublunary things;
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Thus all that is in this World is lame and imperfect; no profit without pain, no pleasure without sting, no honour without peril:
Thus all that is in this World is lame and imperfect; no profit without pain, no pleasure without sting, no honour without peril:
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Here is my house, sayes he, but alas the room is strait, the air cold, the structure rotten, dirty without, and empty within.
Here is my house, Says he, but alas the room is strait, the air cold, the structure rotten, dirty without, and empty within.
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1. From the Inconveniencies of his House he learns, the misery of his estate on earth.
1. From the Inconveniences of his House he learns, the misery of his estate on earth.
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and each part of his furniture doth furnish him with some celestial lessons, each one worth all the estate he hath. But more especially,
and each part of his furniture does furnish him with Some celestial Lessons, each one worth all the estate he hath. But more especially,
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and thence gathers, that no duty or work is right good without some zeal therein. The fowlness of his Rooms do shew him what need his heart hath of cleansing;
and thence gathers, that no duty or work is right good without Some zeal therein. The foulness of his Rooms do show him what need his heart hath of cleansing;
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and the danger of zeal when it is out. He observes few meats are good and wholesome without some heat from the fire;
and the danger of zeal when it is out. He observes few Meats Are good and wholesome without Some heat from the fire;
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And being so comfortable in the Chimney, which would be dangerous in his Thatch, teaches him the excellency of true zeal in its place,
And being so comfortable in the Chimney, which would be dangerous in his Thatch, Teaches him the excellency of true zeal in its place,
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The heat of the Fire often preaches to him the intollerableness of that Fire that is never quenched.
The heat of the Fire often Preaches to him the intolerableness of that Fire that is never quenched.
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and often hath occasion to consider how much Gods service is beyond his.
and often hath occasion to Consider how much God's service is beyond his.
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By the readiness of his Servants, he is convinced into the like, to the commands of God;
By the readiness of his Servants, he is convinced into the like, to the commands of God;
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and trusts that he will much more give spiritual things to him, that humbly craves them of him.
and trusts that he will much more give spiritual things to him, that humbly craves them of him.
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And by seeing their full dependance upon him for meat and clothes, and his readiness to give them what they want, he learns the like dependance upon God his heavenly Father for all,
And by seeing their full dependence upon him for meat and clothes, and his readiness to give them what they want, he learns the like dependence upon God his heavenly Father for all,
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nay, he admires at the Providence of God, that ties their infant tongues till they have some understanding, else many a foolish word would they speak.
nay, he admires At the Providence of God, that ties their infant tongues till they have Some understanding, Else many a foolish word would they speak.
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though he would be a man in Understanding:
though he would be a man in Understanding:
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but their easie reconciliation after falling out, convinces and perswades him to be a child in Malice,
but their easy reconciliation After falling out, convinces and persuades him to be a child in Malice,
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By the disobedience of his Children, he is minded of his own unto God his heavenly Father, and laments them with grief.
By the disobedience of his Children, he is minded of his own unto God his heavenly Father, and laments them with grief.
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From the loving obedience of his Wife, he learns the like carriage to Jesus Christ, his heavenly Head and Husband.
From the loving Obedience of his Wife, he learns the like carriage to jesus christ, his heavenly Head and Husband.
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yet he steals some notes, and gathers instructions now and then in his habitation, though he have no Study but the Fire-side.
yet he steals Some notes, and gathers instructions now and then in his habitation, though he have no Study but the Fireside.
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and be too weary to learn much;
and be too weary to Learn much;
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THe sixth Book wherein the Husbandman learns something of God is, his House. And though he studies to be cheerful at home,
THe sixth Book wherein the Husbandman learns something of God is, his House. And though he studies to be cheerful At home,
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SECT. VI. VI.
SECT. VI. VI.
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But all this is no ground 〈 ◊ 〉 thee, to be discontent with thy Calling.
But all this is no ground 〈 ◊ 〉 thee, to be discontent with thy Calling.
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〈 ◊ 〉 flect upon the Excellencies before shewed, and thou wilt find thy Calling is more wo• … thy of thee,
〈 ◊ 〉 flect upon the Excellencies before showed, and thou wilt find thy Calling is more wo• … thy of thee,
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than thou art of thy Calling That the meanness and painfulness thereof, i• … fully compensated by the innocency, healthfulness and safety of it:
than thou art of thy Calling That the meanness and painfulness thereof, i• … Fully compensated by the innocency, healthfulness and safety of it:
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and thou may'st come to Heaven from the Plough, as well as from the Throne. And take heed lest it be the pride of thy heart, that thinks thy Calling below thee.
and thou Mayest come to Heaven from the Plough, as well as from the Throne. And take heed lest it be the pride of thy heart, that thinks thy Calling below thee.
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and why should I repine, having as good a calling as the first Adam, and a greater estate than the second?
and why should I repine, having as good a calling as the First Adam, and a greater estate than the second?
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as he can in three months, every Tradesman hath a better life than he.
as he can in three months, every Tradesman hath a better life than he.
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who would imbrace such a Calling? The Lawyer he can get as much in one day,
who would embrace such a Calling? The Lawyer he can get as much in one day,
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and yet all hardly reaches, he can hardly get food and rayment for him and his:
and yet all hardly reaches, he can hardly get food and raiment for him and his:
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He rises early, is up late, toiles like a horse, is sunk with Cares, worn out with Crosses,
He rises early, is up late, toils like a horse, is sunk with Cares, worn out with Crosses,
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I have an House, and he had none, Cattel, and he had none;
I have an House, and he had none, Cattle, and he had none;
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The Calling serv'd a 〈 ◊ 〉 ter man than I, to wit, my Father Adam; And for Estate, the second Adam possessed less than I:
The Calling served a 〈 ◊ 〉 ter man than I, to wit, my Father Adam; And for Estate, the second Adam possessed less than I:
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Resolve, Lord this portion thou in thy wisdome did'st allot me, and I am satisfied.
Resolve, Lord this portion thou in thy Wisdom didst allot me, and I am satisfied.
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He that hath Christ hath no want. It is the Brittish Proverb, Heb Dd• … w, heb dd• … Duw a digon. Without God, nothing; Have God, and there's enough.
He that hath christ hath no want. It is the Brit Proverb, Hebrew Dd• … w, Hebrew dd• … Due a digon. Without God, nothing; Have God, and there's enough.
pns31 cst vhz np1 vhz dx n1. pn31 vbz dt jp n1, n1 np1 … zz, n1 n1 … j-jn dt n1. p-acp np1, pix; vhb n1, cc pc-acp|vbz av-d.
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and what hath the rich man in his riches, but only the beholding of them with his eyes?
and what hath the rich man in his riches, but only the beholding of them with his eyes?
cc q-crq vhz dt j n1 p-acp po31 n2, cc-acp av-j dt vvg pp-f pno32 p-acp po31 n2?
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Consider, the less thou hast, the less will be required of thee in this life, and the less wilt thou have to account for in another life;
Consider, the less thou hast, the less will be required of thee in this life, and the less wilt thou have to account for in Another life;
vvb, dt av-dc pns21 vh2, dt av-dc vmb vbi vvn pp-f pno21 p-acp d n1, cc dt av-dc vm2 pns21 vhi pc-acp vvi p-acp p-acp j-jn n1;
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Contentment is his furniture for every room; this stocks his ground, nay, this serves instead of ground:
Contentment is his furniture for every room; this stocks his ground, nay, this serves instead of ground:
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where's 〈 ◊ 〉 treasure? O he hath contentment fo• …, 〈 ◊ 〉 riches.
where's 〈 ◊ 〉 treasure? O he hath contentment fo• …, 〈 ◊ 〉 riches.
q-crq|vbz 〈 sy 〉 n1? sy pns31 vhz n1 n1 …, 〈 sy 〉 n2-j.
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Let God alone with your allowance, look you to your duty. It is said, Prov. 15.4. In the house of the Righteous is much treasure: but in the revenew of the wicked is trouble. Why, many a Righteous ma• … hath hardly a peny in the house;
Let God alone with your allowance, look you to your duty. It is said, Curae 15.4. In the house of the Righteous is much treasure: but in the revenue of the wicked is trouble. Why, many a Righteous ma• … hath hardly a penny in the house;
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Rich Cordials would blow up the spirits of some persons, therefore the Physician prescribes them not.
Rich Cordials would blow up the spirits of Some Persons, Therefore the physician prescribes them not.
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You must study therefore a chearful contentedness with your portion, as being carv'd unto you by the wise and holy God, who better knew what was meet for you, than your selves.
You must study Therefore a cheerful contentedness with your portion, as being carved unto you by the wise and holy God, who better knew what was meet for you, than your selves.
pn22 vmb vvi av dt j n1 p-acp po22 n1, c-acp vbg vvn p-acp pn22 p-acp dt j cc j np1, r-crq jc vvd r-crq vbds j p-acp pn22, cs po22 n2.
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one Noble man can buy and sell five hundred of them; And it is much adoe to be poor and patient under it.
one Noble man can buy and fell five hundred of them; And it is much ado to be poor and patient under it.
crd j n1 vmb vvi cc vvi crd crd pp-f pno32; cc pn31 vbz d n1 pc-acp vbi j cc j p-acp pn31.
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It is the poor of the Land, especially in France, and other Countries, that are the Husbandmen. Poverty is the Husbandmans disease;
It is the poor of the Land, especially in France, and other Countries, that Are the Husbandmen. Poverty is the Husbandman's disease;
pn31 vbz dt j pp-f dt n1, av-j p-acp np1, cc j-jn n2, cst vbr dt n2. n1 vbz dt ng1 n1;
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The Captain of the Guard left of the Poor of the Land to be Vine-dressers, and Husbandmen. The Captain of the Guard left of the Poor of the Land to be Vine-dressers, and Husbandmen.
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It often falls out, that Poverty in comparison, is the portion of the Husbandman; as it is, 2 Kings 25.12.
It often falls out, that Poverty in comparison, is the portion of the Husbandman; as it is, 2 Kings 25.12.
pn31 av vvz av, cst n1 p-acp n1, vbz dt n1 pp-f dt n1; c-acp pn31 vbz, crd n2 crd.
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Let the Priests follow their Calling, and do thou follow thine. And 2. Contentment with thy Portion in thy calling.
Let the Priests follow their Calling, and do thou follow thine. And 2. Contentment with thy Portion in thy calling.
vvb dt n2 vvb po32 vvg, cc vdb pns21 vvi po21. cc crd n1 p-acp po21 n1 p-acp po21 n1.
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but he must incroach on the calling of the Priest, and paid dear for it. Let his example be thy caution.
but he must encroach on the calling of the Priest, and paid dear for it. Let his Exampl be thy caution.
cc-acp pns31 vmb vvi p-acp dt n-vvg pp-f dt n1, cc vvn j-jn p-acp pn31. vvb po31 n1 vbi po21 n1.
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had kept himself to the care of his Kingdom, and the love of Husbandry, he might have liv'd with comfort, and died with honour;
had kept himself to the care of his Kingdom, and the love of Husbandry, he might have lived with Comfort, and died with honour;
vhd vvn px31 p-acp dt n1 pp-f po31 n1, cc dt n1 pp-f n1, pns31 vmd vhi vvd p-acp n1, cc vvd p-acp n1;
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Think not therefore of forfaking thy calling without good warrant. If King Vzziah, 2 Chron. 26.10.
Think not Therefore of forfaking thy calling without good warrant. If King Uzziah, 2 Chronicles 26.10.
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and you have health and safety. Even Crowns are lin'd with tears; and yet he that hath most, doth but live.
and you have health and safety. Even Crowns Are lined with tears; and yet he that hath most, does but live.
cc pn22 vhb n1 cc n1. j n2 vbr vvn p-acp n2; cc av pns31 cst vhz av-ds, vdz p-acp vvi.
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and consider that you know the evils in your own calling, but you know not the evils in anothers. They have ease and honour,
and Consider that you know the evils in your own calling, but you know not the evils in another's. They have ease and honour,
cc vvb cst pn22 vvb dt n2-jn p-acp po22 d vvg, cc-acp pn22 vvb xx dt n2-jn p-acp j-jn. pns32 vhb n1 cc n1,
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Study you therefore the Conveniencies of your Calling, and not the inconvenienc• … thereof altogether;
Study you Therefore the Conveniences of your Calling, and not the inconvenienc• … thereof altogether;
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but 〈 ◊ 〉 Husbandman I found you, and an Husbandman I'le leave you, and so he did. but 〈 ◊ 〉 Husbandman I found you, and an Husbandman I'll leave you, and so he did.
cc-acp 〈 sy 〉 n1 pns11 vvd pn22, cc dt n1 pns11|vmb vvi pn22, cc av pns31 vdd.
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If your Plough be old, I'le give you new one, and Seed to sow your Land:
If your Plough be old, I'll give you new one, and Seed to sow your Land:
cs po22 vvb vbi j, pns11|vmb vvi pn22 j pi, cc n1 pc-acp vvi po22 n1:
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an Husbandman that came to him, expecting some preferment from him, being so dignified and able to advance 〈 ◊ 〉 Cousin, sayes he, If your Cart be broken, 〈 ◊ 〉 mend it;
an Husbandman that Come to him, expecting Some preferment from him, being so dignified and able to advance 〈 ◊ 〉 cousin, Says he, If your Cart be broken, 〈 ◊ 〉 mend it;
dt n1 cst vvd p-acp pno31, vvg d n1 p-acp pno31, vbg av vvn cc j pc-acp vvi 〈 sy 〉 n1, vvz pns31, cs po22 n1 vbi vvn, 〈 sy 〉 vvi pn31;
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It was therefore wise answer of Bishop Grosthead of Lincoln to a Kinsman of his,
It was Therefore wise answer of Bishop Grosseteste of Lincoln to a Kinsman of his,
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For a man ought to believe 〈 ◊ 〉 God hath led him into a Calling, that it is the best calling for him in the world, till the same God lead him out of it.
For a man ought to believe 〈 ◊ 〉 God hath led him into a Calling, that it is the best calling for him in the world, till the same God led him out of it.
c-acp dt n1 vmd pc-acp vvi 〈 sy 〉 uh-np vhz vvn pno31 p-acp dt vvg, cst pn31 vbz dt js vvg p-acp pno31 p-acp dt n1, c-acp dt d np1 vvi pno31 av pp-f pn31.
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Prince Adam grudg'd not at it, who was the top of all thy Kin. Entertain not therefore a discontented thought against thy Calling:
Prince Adam grudged not At it, who was the top of all thy Kin. Entertain not Therefore a discontented Thought against thy Calling:
n1 np1 vvd xx p-acp pn31, r-crq vbds dt n1 pp-f d po21 n1. vvb xx av dt j-vvn n1 p-acp po21 vvg:
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and his profit so small, that he is sometimes on very bad terms with his very Calling.
and his profit so small, that he is sometime on very bad terms with his very Calling.
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THe Sixth Grace that the Husbandman hath special need of, is, Contentedness with his Calling. He finds his labour so great,
THe Sixth Grace that the Husbandman hath special need of, is, Contentedness with his Calling. He finds his labour so great,
dt ord n1 cst dt n1 vhz j n1 pp-f, vbz, n1 p-acp po31 vvg. pns31 vvz po31 n1 av j,
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SECT. VI. VI.
SECT. VI. VI.
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the one serving the will of his heavenly Lord, the other sacri• … to his hellish Lust.
the one serving the will of his heavenly Lord, the other sacri• … to his hellish Lust.
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SECT. VI. VI.
SECT. VI. VI.
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THe Sixth Abuse in Husbandry, is, Base or wrong ends. A man may spoile the best Calling under Heaven by managing it to poor and base ends,
THe Sixth Abuse in Husbandry, is, Base or wrong ends. A man may spoil the best Calling under Heaven by managing it to poor and base ends,
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and ennoble the meanest Calling by Coelestial aimes therein. Of all men, the Husbandman should dignifie his Calling by right and noble ends;
and ennoble the Meanest Calling by Celestial aims therein. Of all men, the Husbandman should dignify his Calling by right and noble ends;
cc vvi dt js vvg p-acp j n2 av. pp-f d n2, dt n1 vmd vvi po31 vvg p-acp n-jn cc j n2;
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for what is more contemptible than a mean man in a mean calling, and his ends meanest of all? every stroke a man takes in his honest calling is made sin, by levelling his labours to base ends.
for what is more contemptible than a mean man in a mean calling, and his ends Meanest of all? every stroke a man Takes in his honest calling is made since, by levelling his labours to base ends.
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A great deal of good pains is spoiled and lost, for want of a good end. As for example;
A great deal of good pains is spoiled and lost, for want of a good end. As for Exampl;
dt j n1 pp-f j n2 vbz vvn cc vvn, p-acp n1 pp-f dt j n1. p-acp p-acp n1;
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It is a low base end to get riches, to greaten your posterity, to over-top your neighbours, to make provision for the flesh;
It is a low base end to get riches, to greaten your posterity, to overtop your neighbours, to make provision for the Flesh;
pn31 vbz dt j j n1 pc-acp vvi n2, pc-acp vvi po22 n1, p-acp n1 po22 n2, pc-acp vvi n1 p-acp dt n1;
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These are poor ends for a rational man, poor ends for a right Christian: A Christian man must have Christian ends. Alas!
These Are poor ends for a rational man, poor ends for a right Christian: A Christian man must have Christian ends. Alas!
d vbr j n2 p-acp dt j n1, j n2 p-acp dt j-jn njp: dt njp n1 vmb vhi np1 n2. np1!
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if Riches be thy end, Riches shall be thy wages. If a gre• … Estate be thy end, a great Estate shall be thy portion:
if Riches be thy end, Riches shall be thy wages. If a gre• … Estate be thy end, a great Estate shall be thy portion:
cs n2 vbb po21 n1, n2 vmb vbi po21 n2. cs dt n1 … n1 vbb po21 n1, dt j n1 vmb vbi po21 n1:
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and then what a bargain have you made 〈 ◊ 〉 That's a terrible Scripture, which some of the Fathers could never read without trembling, Luke 6.24. Wo unto you that ar• … Rich, for you have received consolation And that may go with it, Psal. 17.14. Men 〈 ◊ 〉 world, 〈 ◊ 〉 〈 ◊ 〉 their portion in • … his life, whose belly thou fillest with thy 〈 ◊ 〉 treasures.
and then what a bargain have you made 〈 ◊ 〉 That's a terrible Scripture, which Some of the Father's could never read without trembling, Lycia 6.24. Woe unto you that ar• … Rich, for you have received consolation And that may go with it, Psalm 17.14. Men 〈 ◊ 〉 world, 〈 ◊ 〉 〈 ◊ 〉 their portion in • … his life, whose belly thou Fillest with thy 〈 ◊ 〉 treasures.
cc av q-crq dt n1 vhb pn22 vvn 〈 sy 〉 d|vbz dt j n1, r-crq d pp-f dt n2 vmd av-x vvi p-acp vvg, av crd. n1 p-acp pn22 d n1 … j, c-acp pn22 vhb vvn n1 cc cst vmb vvi p-acp pn31, np1 crd. n2 〈 sy 〉 n1, 〈 sy 〉 〈 sy 〉 po32 n1 p-acp • … po31 n1, rg-crq n1 pns21 vv2 p-acp po21 〈 sy 〉 n2.
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A sad character, and a sad discharge• … And this sutes with no man better than a base spirited Husbandman;
A sad character, and a sad discharge• … And this suits with no man better than a base spirited Husbandman;
dt j n1, cc dt j n1 … cc d n2 p-acp dx n1 av-jc cs dt j vvn n1;
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who is a man as it were born of the world, and buried alive therein;
who is a man as it were born of the world, and buried alive therein;
r-crq vbz dt n1 c-acp pn31 vbdr vvn pp-f dt n1, cc vvd j av;
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with hard labou• … he gets a por• … on, and an estate therein, and that is all that ever he is like to have.
with hard labou• … he gets a por• … on, and an estate therein, and that is all that ever he is like to have.
p-acp j n1 … pns31 vvz dt n1 … a-acp, cc dt n1 av, cc d vbz d cst av pns31 vbz av-j pc-acp vhi.
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Quest. But may not an Husbandman m• … ke Riches, Pleasure, or Ease in his Old Age, his end?Quest. But may not an Husbandman m• … ke Riches, Pleasure, or Ease in his Old Age, his end?
n1. cc-acp vmb xx dt n1 n1 … wd n2, n1, cc n1 p-acp po31 j n1, po31 n1?
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Answ. An end is either subordinate or ultimate; a next end, or a last end.Answer an end is either subordinate or ultimate; a next end, or a last end.
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Riches, Pleasure or Ease may be a subordinate end, but must not be the ultimate or last end.
Riches, Pleasure or Ease may be a subordinate end, but must not be the ultimate or last end.
n2, n1 cc n1 vmb vbi dt j n1, cc-acp vmb xx vbi dt j cc vvi n1.
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You may design, desire, and labour for them for God's sake; but not for their own sake.
You may Design, desire, and labour for them for God's sake; but not for their own sake.
pn22 vmb n1, vvb, cc n1 p-acp pno32 p-acp npg1 n1; cc-acp xx p-acp po32 d n1.
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A man may desire a good Horse, or a safe Boat, to carry him to his friend or business,
A man may desire a good Horse, or a safe Boat, to carry him to his friend or business,
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but not to dwell upon, not for themselves;
but not to dwell upon, not for themselves;
cc-acp xx pc-acp vvi p-acp, xx p-acp px32;
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even so a man may design and desire outward ends, as riches or ease, not for the injoying of them,
even so a man may Design and desire outward ends, as riches or ease, not for the enjoying of them,
av av dt n1 vmb n1 cc vvi j n2, c-acp n2 cc n1, xx p-acp dt vvg pp-f pno32,
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but that we may better love, serve and enjoy God.
but that we may better love, serve and enjoy God.
cc-acp cst pns12 vmb av-jc vvi, vvb cc vvi np1.
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As all causes run up, and resolve • … mselves into the first cause, so all our ends • … ld terminate in the last end of all things, • … ich is the glory and honour of God;
As all Causes run up, and resolve • … mselves into the First cause, so all our ends • … Lord terminate in the last end of all things, • … ich is the glory and honour of God;
p-acp d n2 vvb a-acp, cc vvi • … n2 p-acp dt ord n1, av d po12 n2 • … zz vvi p-acp dt ord n1 pp-f d n2, • … fw-ge vbz dt n1 cc n1 pp-f np1;
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for 〈 ◊ 〉 him, and through him, and to him are all • … ings, to whom be Glory, Rom. 11.36.
for 〈 ◊ 〉 him, and through him, and to him Are all • … ings, to whom be Glory, Rom. 11.36.
c-acp 〈 sy 〉 pno31, cc p-acp pno31, cc p-acp pno31 vbr d • … n2-vdg, p-acp ro-crq vbb n1, np1 crd.
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The Husbandman looks up and cryes, Ah Lord, I • … ive here on Earth, but my aims are as high as Heaven;
The Husbandman looks up and cries, Ah Lord, I • … ive Here on Earth, but my aims Are as high as Heaven;
dt n1 vvz a-acp cc vvz, uh n1, pns11 • … zz av p-acp n1, cc-acp po11 n2 vbr a-acp j c-acp n1;
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though I be but a poor man, yet I • … ave rich ends; I accuse not my Superiours:
though I be but a poor man, yet I • … have rich ends; I accuse not my Superiors:
cs pns11 vbb p-acp dt j n1, av pns11 • … vhb j n2; pns11 vvb xx po11 n2-jn:
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but if a man stand on a Tower and shoot downward, he that stands at the bottom of 〈 ◊ 〉 and shoots upward, may fly above him.
but if a man stand on a Tower and shoot downward, he that Stands At the bottom of 〈 ◊ 〉 and shoots upward, may fly above him.
cc-acp cs dt n1 vvb p-acp dt n1 cc vvi av-j, pns31 cst vvz p-acp dt n1 pp-f 〈 sy 〉 cc vvz av-j, vmb vvi p-acp pno31.
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〈 ◊ 〉 poor Peasant may look as high as the Prince in this sense;
〈 ◊ 〉 poor Peasant may look as high as the Prince in this sense;
〈 sy 〉 j n1 vmb vvi c-acp j c-acp dt n1 p-acp d n1;
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and the Plough-mans labo• … please his Maker more than the Victories 〈 ◊ 〉 an Emperour;
and the Ploughman's labo• … please his Maker more than the Victories 〈 ◊ 〉 an Emperor;
cc dt ng1 n1 … vvb po31 n1 av-dc cs dt n2 〈 sy 〉 dt n1;
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And this leads us to the Ninth point, which is to set down the Husbandmans designs in his Calling.
And this leads us to the Ninth point, which is to Set down the Husbandman's designs in his Calling.
cc d vvz pno12 p-acp dt ord n1, r-crq vbz pc-acp vvi a-acp dt ng1 n2 p-acp po31 vvg.
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Alwayes provided, this point be not laid aside without some use thereof;
Always provided, this point be not laid aside without Some use thereof;
av vvn, d n1 vbb xx vvn av p-acp d n1 av;
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namely, that you bewail this Abuse of it in others, and reform it in your selves:
namely, that you bewail this Abuse of it in Others, and reform it in your selves:
av, cst pn22 vvb d vvi pp-f pn31 p-acp n2-jn, cc vvi pn31 p-acp po22 n2:
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mend the same as far as you can, and mourn for it wherein you cannot.
mend the same as Far as you can, and mourn for it wherein you cannot.
vvb dt d c-acp av-j c-acp pn22 vmb, cc vvi p-acp pn31 c-crq pn22 vmbx.
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As the Apostle saith, Vse the world as not abusing it, so use this Calling as not abusing it;
As the Apostle Says, Use the world as not abusing it, so use this Calling as not abusing it;
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adorn it and do not shame it: A bad Husbandman, and a good Christian, seldom go together.
adorn it and do not shame it: A bad Husbandman, and a good Christian, seldom go together.
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And so much for the Eighth Point. 〈3 lines〉
And so much for the Eighth Point. 〈3 lines〉
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He loves not Riches for themselves, but desires, if God see it good for him, rather to give than receive,
He loves not Riches for themselves, but Desires, if God see it good for him, rather to give than receive,
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THe Sixth Design of the Husbandman in his Calling, is, That he may have ability to do good, and to Communicate.
THe Sixth Design of the Husbandman in his Calling, is, That he may have ability to do good, and to Communicate.
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SECT. VI. VI.
SECT. VI. VI.
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but work to give to him that needeth. As water, if it stand, it putrifies; if it run, it purifies:
but work to give to him that needs. As water, if it stand, it putrifies; if it run, it Purifies:
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Mark, one true end of work, not work to get and keep, nor work to spend & riot,
Mark, one true end of work, not work to get and keep, nor work to spend & riot,
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And so you have the Ninth General Head in this Subject, viz. the Husbandmans ends and designs, which if you find written in your own hearts, bless the Lord upon your knees.
And so you have the Ninth General Head in this Subject, viz. the Husbandman's ends and designs, which if you find written in your own hearts, bless the Lord upon your knees.
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And this is the sixth Design of the Husbandman, so much plenty as may inable him to do good, and to Communicate.
And this is the sixth Design of the Husbandman, so much plenty as may inable him to do good, and to Communicate.
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but of the two, let me rather have a narrow Estate and wide Soul, than a wide Estate and a narrow heart.
but of the two, let me rather have a narrow Estate and wide Soul, than a wide Estate and a narrow heart.
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O if God would intrust me with plenty, and with an heart to use it to his Glory, then I were happy;
O if God would intrust me with plenty, and with an heart to use it to his Glory, then I were happy;
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or the good of your fellow-servants, as well as your selves.
or the good of your Fellow servants, as well as your selves.
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none of your expences and layings out will pass in your accounts with God at the last Audit, but what have some way tended to the glory of your Master,
none of your expenses and layings out will pass in your accounts with God At the last Audit, but what have Some Way tended to the glory of your Master,
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as well as desiring to be great? Alas!
as well as desiring to be great? Alas!
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O Sirs, do these thoughts breed in your hearts? Are ye devising to do good,
O Sirs, do these thoughts breed in your hearts? are you devising to do good,
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and all that ever he hath, is at his devotion.
and all that ever he hath, is At his devotion.
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or the maintenance of the ingenious poo• … Schollar at School, or some other good work that may glorifie his God, whose Steward he knows he is,
or the maintenance of the ingenious poo• … Scholar At School, or Some other good work that may Glorify his God, whose Steward he knows he is,
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to minister to those that serve at the Altar, to relieve his poor Kindred and Neighbours, to help forward the binding of poor Children to trades,
to minister to those that serve At the Altar, to relieve his poor Kindred and Neighbours, to help forward the binding of poor Children to trades,
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For this end our Husbandman aimes at 〈 ◊ 〉 Estate, to do good with it;
For this end our Husbandman aims At 〈 ◊ 〉 Estate, to do good with it;
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if his riches only inable him to serve his lusts more effectually, better a thousand times for him, that he had been in his Scullions place.
if his riches only inable him to serve his Lustiest more effectually, better a thousand times for him, that he had been in his Scullions place.
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if his parts render him more ingenious, to put a trick upon Religion;
if his parts render him more ingenious, to put a trick upon Religion;
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and wo• … for ever to him, if he do not. If his greatness make him more potent to sin against God;
and wo• … for ever to him, if he do not. If his greatness make him more potent to sin against God;
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and to do good to others, more than his poor neighbour hath; and happy he, if he make use of it;
and to do good to Others, more than his poor neighbour hath; and happy he, if he make use of it;
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and they have their suits and affronts and vexations, one as well the 〈 ◊ 〉 only herein the Great Man is Superiour to him, that he hath greater opportunity and ability to honour God,
and they have their suits and affronts and vexations, one as well the 〈 ◊ 〉 only herein the Great Man is Superior to him, that he hath greater opportunity and ability to honour God,
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The poor man hath troubles, so hath he;
The poor man hath Troubles, so hath he;
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as his Land• … lords, his moderate labour as acceptable as the others idleness, his natural recreations as delightful as the others that are more studied, tedious and costly.
as his Land• … Lords, his moderate labour as acceptable as the Others idleness, his natural recreations as delightful as the Others that Are more studied, tedious and costly.
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and to do good to others. The poor mans meat and drink, and sleep, are as pleasant and wholesome to him,
and to do good to Others. The poor men meat and drink, and sleep, Are as pleasant and wholesome to him,
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And in very deed, the condition of a Prince (as was hinted before) is better than the beggars, only for this, that they have larger opportunity to do the Lord service,
And in very deed, the condition of a Prince (as was hinted before) is better than the beggars, only for this, that they have larger opportunity to do the Lord service,
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but that he might be able to give and lend, that he might do good and communicate, knowing that with such sacrifices God is well pleased.
but that he might be able to give and lend, that he might do good and communicate, knowing that with such Sacrifices God is well pleased.
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according to that rule, Eph. 4.28. Let him that stole, steal no more, but rather let him labour, working with his hands tho thing that is good, that he may have to give to him that needeth.
according to that Rule, Ephesians 4.28. Let him that stole, steal no more, but rather let him labour, working with his hands though thing that is good, that he may have to give to him that needs.
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If ever our Husbandman desired to be rich, it was not to wear fine clothes, eat delicate meat, enjoy a writ of ease,
If ever our Husbandman desired to be rich, it was not to wear fine clothes, eat delicate meat, enjoy a writ of ease,
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It was the sin of the Rich man, Luk. 16.19. and his damnation, that he fared deliciously every day, but he suffered poor Lazarus to perish for hunger at his door.
It was the since of the Rich man, Luk. 16.19. and his damnation, that he fared deliciously every day, but he suffered poor Lazarus to perish for hunger At his door.
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but when they are disposed to good uses, they make a good foundation for a man against the time to come.
but when they Are disposed to good uses, they make a good Foundation for a man against the time to come.
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and cry against the owners thereof:
and cry against the owners thereof:
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So riches if they be stor'd, and not used to the Glory of God, and good of others, they rust and canker,
So riches if they be stored, and not used to the Glory of God, and good of Others, they rust and canker,
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If you fall short, let me tell you, that speedy Repentance, and rectifying of your hearts, is your wisdome and duty, that God may bless and not blast you in all your undertakings.
If you fallen short, let me tell you, that speedy Repentance, and rectifying of your hearts, is your Wisdom and duty, that God may bless and not blast you in all your undertakings.
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If your aimes be only worldly profit, ease or preferment of you or yours, What do ye more than others? Do not the very Pagans the same? And if you care and work only to pay your Rent; alas the Turks do so:
If your aims be only worldly profit, ease or preferment of you or yours, What do you more than Others? Do not the very Pagans the same? And if you care and work only to pay your Rend; alas the Turks do so:
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But herein you excell, If you look not at things that are seen, but at things that are not seen.
But herein you excel, If you look not At things that Are seen, but At things that Are not seen.
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If you aime at God, unto God you shall come at last.
If you aim At God, unto God you shall come At last.
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And therefore the design of his daily labour is, that he may do good unto all, especially unto the Houshold of Faith;
And Therefore the Design of his daily labour is, that he may do good unto all, especially unto the Household of Faith;
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as being a more blessed thing, in the judgement of God himself, Acts 20.35. He believes, if his Goods do no good, they are no goods:as being a more blessed thing, in the judgement of God himself, Acts 20.35. He believes, if his Goods do not good, they Are no goods:
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And he that hath said, Repent and be converted, hath said also, 1 Thes. 5.16, 18. Rejoyce evermore, and in every thing give thanks.
And he that hath said, repent and be converted, hath said also, 1 Thebes 5.16, 18. Rejoice evermore, and in every thing give thanks.
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SECT. VI. VI. THe Sixth Rule for the Husbandman in his Calling, is, Endeavour after a chearfull heart.
SECT. VI. VI. THe Sixth Rule for the Husbandman in his Calling, is, Endeavour After a cheerful heart.
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You have many cares, crosses and troubles, and they will press and sink you down, unless you be supported by a chearful spirit, Prov. 15.15. He that hath a merry heart, hath a continual feast.
You have many Cares, Crosses and Troubles, and they will press and sink you down, unless you be supported by a cheerful Spirit, Curae 15.15. He that hath a merry heart, hath a continual feast.
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Observe, poor Husbandmen, how you may transcend your greatest neighbours.
Observe, poor Husbandmen, how you may transcend your greatest neighbours.
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They have great estates, fair houses, and gallant clothes, but a thousand to one they have either some gnawing cares,
They have great estates, fair houses, and gallant clothes, but a thousand to one they have either Some gnawing Cares,
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or saddening guilt, that defeats their comfort, and even in laughter their heart is sad; and indeed it is a rare thing to see a rich man light at heart:
or saddening guilt, that defeats their Comfort, and even in laughter their heart is sad; and indeed it is a rare thing to see a rich man Light At heart:
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their Gold lies like lead at their hearts;
their Gold lies like led At their hearts;
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when you (having peace with God and a chearful spirit) have not onely a feast every week,
when you (having peace with God and a cheerful Spirit) have not only a feast every Week,
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but even every day, yea, a continual feast.
but even every day, yea, a continual feast.
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Wash off daily your sins in the blood of Christ by faith, and fail not solemnly to repent, at least, every night before you go to bed;
Wash off daily your Sins in the blood of christ by faith, and fail not solemnly to Repent, At least, every night before you go to Bed;
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work your business off your hands, and let no cares discompose the quiet of your mind,
work your business off your hands, and let no Cares discompose the quiet of your mind,
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nor feed like Vultures upon your heart. Let to morrow care for it self, and do you the work of the day;
nor feed like Vultures upon your heart. Let to morrow care for it self, and do you the work of the day;
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so will your load be light, and your spirits at liberty to rejoyce in God, and be chearful all the day long.
so will your load be Light, and your spirits At liberty to rejoice in God, and be cheerful all the day long.
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When distrustful thoughts, and piercing cares come on you like a flood, run like famous Luther to one Psalm or other, and sing them away:
When distrustful thoughts, and piercing Cares come on you like a flood, run like famous Luther to one Psalm or other, and sing them away:
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This will be food and physick for you;
This will be food and physic for you;
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this will solace your families after their hard labours, when they see mirth in your face, and musick in your voice.
this will solace your families After their hard labours, when they see mirth in your face, and music in your voice.
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This will dispose you exceedingly to holy duties, and divert many temptations of the Devil. 'Tis true, a measure is to be observed;
This will dispose you exceedingly to holy duties, and divert many temptations of the devil. It's true, a measure is to be observed;
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we easily offend in joy, and frothy mirth is to be avoided, especially when others natural infirmities,
we Easily offend in joy, and frothy mirth is to be avoided, especially when Others natural infirmities,
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or sinful deformities make us merry:
or sinful deformities make us merry:
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but yet there is left room enough, for an honest innocent chearfulness, which doth the Husbandman good, like a Medicine, and for which he can bless God as heartily as for his meat.
but yet there is left room enough, for an honest innocent cheerfulness, which does the Husbandman good, like a Medicine, and for which he can bless God as heartily as for his meat.
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Cast away therefore that morose, dull and uncomfortable frame, which consumes your own spirits, and is a burden to others.
Cast away Therefore that morose, dull and uncomfortable frame, which consumes your own spirits, and is a burden to Others.
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Remember it was Nabal 's character, that he was such a man of Belial, that no body could speak to him.
remember it was Nabal is character, that he was such a man of Belial, that no body could speak to him.
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A sullen frame is neither pleasing to God nor man. God loves a chearfull labourer, as well as a chearful giver, Deut. 12.7. You shall eat — and rejoyce in all that you put your hand unto, you and your housholds.
A sullen frame is neither pleasing to God nor man. God loves a cheerful labourer, as well as a cheerful giver, Deuteronomy 12.7. You shall eat — and rejoice in all that you put your hand unto, you and your Households.
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What is there that should dispirit or disquiet you? You are friends with God, your sins are forgiven, eternals joy awaits you, your temptations are but common to men;
What is there that should dispirit or disquiet you? You Are Friends with God, your Sins Are forgiven, eternals joy awaits you, your temptations Are but Common to men;
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your labours are but such as your Father Adam had before you; your weariness is sanctified, and shall have everlasting rest;
your labours Are but such as your Father Adam had before you; your weariness is sanctified, and shall have everlasting rest;
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Your enemies are in your Fathers hands, the griefs you feele are short, and short of many others;
Your enemies Are in your Father's hands, the griefs you feel Are short, and short of many Others;
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and the things you fear, may never come upon you;
and the things you Fear, may never come upon you;
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you are travelling to the City that's paved with Pearls, and your portion there shall be with the best.
you Are traveling to the city that's paved with Pearls, and your portion there shall be with the best.
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And why then are you cast down? why are you disquieted? Trust still in God: for you shall yet praise him, who is the health of your countenance, and your God.
And why then Are you cast down? why Are you disquieted? Trust still in God: for you shall yet praise him, who is the health of your countenance, and your God.
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Leave your sadness to them, whose Hell is before them, and who have their portion in in this life;
Leave your sadness to them, whose Hell is before them, and who have their portion in in this life;
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and endeavour by squeezing the promises, contemplating Heaven, earnest prayer, and practical endeavour, to get and keep a Christian chearful spirit.
and endeavour by squeezing the promises, contemplating Heaven, earnest prayer, and practical endeavour, to get and keep a Christian cheerful Spirit.
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And because the Lord thy God shall bless thee in all thy increase, and in all the works of thy hands,
And Because the Lord thy God shall bless thee in all thy increase, and in all the works of thy hands,
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therefore thou shalt surely rejoyce, Deut. 16.15.Therefore thou shalt surely rejoice, Deuteronomy 16.15.
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For a merry heart maketh a chearful countenance, but by sorrow of the heart, the spirit is broken, Prov. 15.13.
For a merry heart makes a cheerful countenance, but by sorrow of the heart, the Spirit is broken, Curae 15.13.
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but not who it is in particular.
but not who it is in particular.
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1. In vestigio, by the print of his foot, so we know that he is a man,
1. In vestigio, by the print of his foot, so we know that he is a man,
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The School-men say, there is four wayes of knowing a man, and so of knowing God;
The Schoolmen say, there is four ways of knowing a man, and so of knowing God;
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while we do onely talk thereof.
while we do only talk thereof.
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whereat the learned man cryed out, Rapiunt indocti coelum — these unlettered Country-men run away with heaven,
whereat the learned man cried out, Rapiunt Indocti coelum — these unlettered Countrymen run away with heaven,
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Famous is that instance of the honest Poor man, whom One of the Ancients found weeping over a Toad; to think of the wonderful goodness of God, that had made him a reasonable creature, and not such a Toad;
Famous is that instance of the honest Poor man, whom One of the Ancients found weeping over a Toad; to think of the wondered Goodness of God, that had made him a reasonable creature, and not such a Toad;
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than many Philosophers and Divines in their books.
than many Philosophers and Divines in their books.
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And thus as the Sun is best seen in the water, so doth the religious Husband-man better and oftener fee God in his creatures,
And thus as the Sun is best seen in the water, so does the religious Husbandman better and oftener fee God in his creatures,
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Loving Father, sayes he, Here is thy wisdome, there thy mercy, in yonder Heavens thy Power and Glory, the whole Earth is full of thy Riches.
Loving Father, Says he, Here is thy Wisdom, there thy mercy, in yonder Heavens thy Power and Glory, the Whole Earth is full of thy Riches.
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as in an Ordinance, all the Day long. So our Father Adam did;
as in an Ordinance, all the Day long. So our Father Adam did;
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and each part of it a letter, out of which an holy heart may spell exceeding much of God, and converse with him,
and each part of it a Letter, out of which an holy heart may spell exceeding much of God, and converse with him,
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and flowers, & grass, and cattel, and even all the creatures of God. And Gods creatures are a book in Folio, each creature is a word,
and flowers, & grass, and cattle, and even all the creatures of God. And God's creatures Are a book in Folio, each creature is a word,
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Though it may be he cannot one letter on the book, yet he can study God in the two-fold Glass of his Ordinance and his Creatures. And he hath an advantage herein above most other callings, in that his Business lies among trees,
Though it may be he cannot one Letter on the book, yet he can study God in the twofold Glass of his Ordinance and his Creatures. And he hath an advantage herein above most other callings, in that his Business lies among trees,
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So that when others are studying self in their Callings, he is studying God in his calling.
So that when Others Are studying self in their Callings, he is studying God in his calling.
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SECT. VII. THe seventh Excellency of the Husbandmans Calling is; That God may be read most in his Creatures therein.
SECT. VII. THe seventh Excellency of the Husbandman's Calling is; That God may be read most in his Creatures therein.
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he sees the footsteps of his power, wisdome and mercy in the creatures, his very picture in his Saints, his glory in the glass of his Ordinances, his very bowels in his Son.
he sees the footsteps of his power, Wisdom and mercy in the creatures, his very picture in his Saints, his glory in the glass of his Ordinances, his very bowels in his Son.
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The husband-man can read in a morning a sweet lecture of Dependance on God, upon the fowles of the air;
The husbandman can read in a morning a sweet lecture of Dependence on God, upon the fowls of the air;
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of the Providence of God, in the lillies of the field; of the wisdome of God, in ordering the rivers to water the earth;
of the Providence of God, in the lilies of the field; of the Wisdom of God, in ordering the Rivers to water the earth;
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of the power of God in preserving his corn, and bringing it up. Presentem { que } refert quaelibet, herba Deum.
of the power of God in preserving his corn, and bringing it up. Presentem { que } refert Quaelibet, herba God.
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4. In Filio, In his Son, so we know a mans name and nature very much.
4. In Filio, In his Son, so we know a men name and nature very much.
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3. In speculo, In a glass, so man saw God at his first creation.
3. In speculo, In a glass, so man saw God At his First creation.
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2. In umbra, by his shadow or picture, here we know how tall and great he is.
2. In umbra, by his shadow or picture, Here we know how tall and great he is.
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Certain it is, that an Heavenly heart meets God in his way in every thing:
Certain it is, that an Heavenly heart meets God in his Way in every thing:
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and again, he is spent sufficiently by his labour, hath no need to break his head and disturb his sleep and mirth with these distractions, especially while they will do him no good;
and again, he is spent sufficiently by his labour, hath no need to break his head and disturb his sleep and mirth with these distractions, especially while they will do him no good;
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and therefore go thy way, eat thy bread with joy, and drink that thou hast with a merry heart,
and Therefore go thy Way, eat thy bred with joy, and drink that thou hast with a merry heart,
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for God now accepteth thy work, Eccl. 9.7.for God now Accepteth thy work, Ecclesiastes 9.7.
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The Lord taketh the wise in their own craftiness, and bringeth their devises to nought;
The Lord Takes the wise in their own craftiness, and brings their devises to nought;
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and future events shall be mine; If you will trust me, I will order it well for you.
and future events shall be mine; If you will trust me, I will order it well for you.
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How can you pretend to trust him for the things of another life, that you never saw,
How can you pretend to trust him for the things of Another life, that you never saw,
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if you cannot trust him for the things of this life, wherein you have seen his Providence over and over? Learn then to use a moderate care about your affairs;
if you cannot trust him for the things of this life, wherein you have seen his Providence over and over? Learn then to use a moderate care about your affairs;
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but when your cares oppress and disturb the quiet of your heart, bring faith to such promises, as Rom. 8.28. Heb. 13.5. Psal. 84.11. and rest thereby upon them, quietly expecting in the use of all good means a comfortable issue.
but when your Cares oppress and disturb the quiet of your heart, bring faith to such promises, as Rom. 8.28. Hebrew 13.5. Psalm 84.11. and rest thereby upon them, quietly expecting in the use of all good means a comfortable issue.
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If the success suit not with thy expectation, believe that God saw thy desire was not for thy advantage.
If the success suit not with thy expectation, believe that God saw thy desire was not for thy advantage.
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If the issue fall out to thy mind, it is in mercy;
If the issue fallen out to thy mind, it is in mercy;
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thou didst thy duty, and trustedst in thy God, to which he hath annext a certain Promise, Psal. 37.3.
thou didst thy duty, and trustedst in thy God, to which he hath annexed a certain Promise, Psalm 37.3.
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T• … ust in the Lord, and do good, besure you do both, so shal• … thou dwell in the land, T• … ust in the Lord, and do good, besure you do both, so shal• … thou dwell in the land,
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and verily thou shalt be fed. 2. Consider the unprofitableness of distracting cares. It is certain, they never do you good.and verily thou shalt be fed. 2. Consider the unprofitableness of distracting Cares. It is certain, they never do you good.
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Your design in them is for your good, for your advantage, but they advantage you not: for Psal. 127.1. Except the Lord build the house, they labour in vain that build it, and it is in vain to eat the bread of sorrows.
Your Design in them is for your good, for your advantage, but they advantage you not: for Psalm 127.1. Except the Lord built the house, they labour in vain that built it, and it is in vain to eat the bred of sorrows.
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Is it not as good to lay those cares aside, as vex your selves with them in vain.
Is it not as good to lay those Cares aside, as vex your selves with them in vain.
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If indeed they could bring your matters to pass, and that success would stil attend upon your carking thoughts, somwhat might be said for them.
If indeed they could bring your matters to pass, and that success would still attend upon your carking thoughts, somewhat might be said for them.
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But alas, it is so far from that effect, that the ready way to blast any business, is to bestow immoderate care about it.
But alas, it is so Far from that Effect, that the ready Way to blast any business, is to bestow immoderate care about it.
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if I had nothing else to do.
if I had nothing Else to do.
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that all men may know, that it is not of him that runneth, but of God that blesseth, that any thing comes well to pass:
that all men may know, that it is not of him that Runneth, but of God that Blesses, that any thing comes well to pass:
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More Prayers, and less cares, will do your business.
More Prayers, and less Cares, will do your business.
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And therefore when they crowd in upon you, and overpress you, let out your hearts to God in prayer, lay your straits and business before him:
And Therefore when they crowd in upon you, and overpress you, let out your hearts to God in prayer, lay your straits and business before him:
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commit thy way to the Lord, trust also in him, and see if he do not bring it to pass.
commit thy Way to the Lord, trust also in him, and see if he do not bring it to pass.
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Say, Lord, my heart is overwhelmed in me, out of the Depths I cry unto thee, I can do no good of it, but thou canst; this knot thou canst unty;
Say, Lord, my heart is overwhelmed in me, out of the Depths I cry unto thee, I can do no good of it, but thou Canst; this knot thou Canst untie;
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my carking snarls it the faster, I'le trouble my self no more but to do my duty;
my carking snarls it the faster, I'll trouble my self no more but to do my duty;
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my contrivances are Castles in the Air, but thy Understanding is infinite. And at long run you will find this, that Real Piety, is the truest Pollicy.
my contrivances Are Castles in the Air, but thy Understanding is infinite. And At long run you will find this, that Real Piety, is the Truest Policy.
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Alas the Husbandmans head is not shap'd for worldly wisdom, he is plain and simple;
Alas the Husbandman's head is not shaped for worldly Wisdom, he is plain and simple;
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SECT. VII. VII. THe Seventh Temptation of the Husbandman is, Distracting Care. He hath so much to do,
SECT. VII. VII. THe Seventh Temptation of the Husbandman is, Distracting Care. He hath so much to do,
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and so little to do it on, much Brick to make, and little straw to make it with, that he is apt to be overful of cares.
and so little to do it on, much Brick to make, and little straw to make it with, that he is apt to be overful of Cares.
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What shall we eat? and what shall we drink? and wherewithall shall we be cloathed? Martha and he are sick of the same disease, to whom Christ thus, Luke 10.40. Martha, Martha, thou art careful and troubled about many things.
What shall we eat? and what shall we drink? and wherewithal shall we be clothed? Martha and he Are sick of the same disease, to whom christ thus, Lycia 10.40. Martha, Martha, thou art careful and troubled about many things.
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Thy care divides thy heart, it divides it from me, it divides it from its self, it is a care that troubles thee, & that's naught.
Thy care divides thy heart, it divides it from me, it divides it from its self, it is a care that Troubles thee, & that's nought.
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There is a care of the Head, a care of Providence, Prov. 31.16. That's commendable. There is a care of the Hand, a care of diligence, Prov. 21.5. That's profitable.
There is a care of the Head, a care of Providence, Curae 31.16. That's commendable. There is a care of the Hand, a care of diligence, Curae 21.5. That's profitable.
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And a care of the Heart, a care of diffidence, Phil. 4.6. That's abominable: Much of this care molests our Husbandman:
And a care of the Heart, a care of diffidence, Philip 4.6. That's abominable: Much of this care molests our Husbandman:
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many cares about his house, many about his ground, care fills his heart in Seed time, care overfills it in Harvest:
many Cares about his house, many about his ground, care fills his heart in Seed time, care overfills it in Harvest:
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but when his Rent day approaches, his cares press him down, care somtimes to borrow it,
but when his Rend day Approaches, his Cares press him down, care sometimes to borrow it,
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and then care to repay it. These invade him in the worship of God, and make long Parentheses in his Prayers;
and then care to repay it. These invade him in the worship of God, and make long Parentheses in his Prayers;
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these wait upon him to his bed, and somtimes trouble him in it; and these visit him next his heart in the Morning.
these wait upon him to his Bed, and sometimes trouble him in it; and these visit him next his heart in the Morning.
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When he should be full of the thoughts of Heaven, these fill him with thoughts of the Earth, and the Body robs the Soul of the cares that are needful for it;
When he should be full of the thoughts of Heaven, these fill him with thoughts of the Earth, and the Body robs the Soul of the Cares that Are needful for it;
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as how it should be f• … d; wherewith it should be cloathed, or how its deadly wounds shall be healed:
as how it should be f• … worser; wherewith it should be clothed, or how its deadly wounds shall be healed:
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how seldome do these break his sleep!
how seldom do these break his sleep!
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When the Husbandman is Reading, or at Pra• … r, and running quite towards Heaven, these like a rubb to the Bowl, make him fall short of his Mark.
When the Husbandman is Reading, or At Pra• … r, and running quite towards Heaven, these like a rub to the Bowl, make him fallen short of his Mark.
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O sayes he, if this Rent were paid, or if I had no Rent at all to pay,
O Says he, if this Rend were paid, or if I had no Rend At all to pay,
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how freely and cheerfully could I serve God, and take care about my soul!
how freely and cheerfully could I serve God, and take care about my soul!
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but this world, this world takes me off, and whatsoever my soul doth, Rent must be paid, and care must be taken:
but this world, this world Takes me off, and whatsoever my soul does, Rend must be paid, and care must be taken:
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As if he should say, If I were a Gentleman, I would be a Christian; I would take care of my soul,
As if he should say, If I were a Gentleman, I would be a Christian; I would take care of my soul,
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What needs the child torture himself about a business, when the Father, that is wise and loving, sends him word that he will take care thereof? Sayes God, Let present duty be your care,
What needs the child torture himself about a business, when the Father, that is wise and loving, sends him word that he will take care thereof? Says God, Let present duty be your care,
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his business and design is to order all things for your eternal good.
his business and Design is to order all things for your Eternal good.
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but very willing, For he careth for you: It is his business to care for you;
but very willing, For he Careth for you: It is his business to care for you;
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where's that? Vpon him; one able to bear and order them all, and not only able,
where's that? Upon him; one able to bear and order them all, and not only able,
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In six troubles and in seaven go the same way, knock at the same door, throw them on the same shoulder:
In six Troubles and in seaven go the same Way, knock At the same door, throw them on the same shoulder:
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but when they squeeze, torment, divide, distract the heart, then cast them away; and not one or two of them, but All your care.
but when they squeeze, torment, divide, distract the heart, then cast them away; and not one or two of them, but All your care.
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Cast what? why, your care, your distracting care, so the word signifies; your necessary cares you must grapple with as well as you can;
Cast what? why, your care, your distracting care, so the word signifies; your necessary Cares you must grapple with as well as you can;
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Cast, not only put or lay it on, in part, or at leisure, but cast it wholly and speedily.Cast, not only put or lay it on, in part, or At leisure, but cast it wholly and speedily.
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A most rare Duty, and a most excellent Promise.
A most rare Duty, and a most excellent Promise.
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1. Learn to cast your care upon God, 1 Pet. 5.7. Casting all your care upon him, for he careth for you.
1. Learn to cast your care upon God, 1 Pet. 5.7. Casting all your care upon him, for he Careth for you.
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And so we shall proceed to lay down some effectual Preservatives against this Temptation of distracting care: Namely,
And so we shall proceed to lay down Some effectual Preservatives against this Temptation of distracting care: Namely,
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So we have great need to be careful about lawful things, for less care will save us harmless from things plainly evil.
So we have great need to be careful about lawful things, for less care will save us harmless from things plainly evil.
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for he should take care himself to avoyd his enemies:
for he should take care himself to avoid his enemies:
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More men (you know) dye by meat, than by Poyson. As that great Politician used to pray, that God would deliver him from his friends,
More men (you know) die by meat, than by Poison. As that great Politician used to pray, that God would deliver him from his Friends,
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for about lawful things we most often miss it, and endanger our souls where there seems least danger at all.
for about lawful things we most often miss it, and endanger our Souls where there seems least danger At all.
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and is really spent about honest and lawful things;
and is really spent about honest and lawful things;
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And this Temptation is so much the stronger, in that it carries so fair a pretence,
And this Temptation is so much the Stronger, in that it carries so fair a pretence,
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Nor lastly, distrustful care, when you trust too much in your own understanding, and too little in the Wisdom and Providence of God.
Nor lastly, distrustful care, when you trust too much in your own understanding, and too little in the Wisdom and Providence of God.
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Not immoderate care, whereby the body is distempered, or the soul unfitted for the comfortable discharge of your heavenly or earthly Callings.
Not immoderate care, whereby the body is distempered, or the soul unfitted for the comfortable discharge of your heavenly or earthly Callings.
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for one thing is needful, to wit, that better patt.
for one thing is needful, to wit, that better pat.
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and to drink, and to enjoy the good of all his labour ) nor when the soul should be refreshed with the Ordinances of God,and to drink, and to enjoy the good of all his labour) nor when the soul should be refreshed with the Ordinances of God,
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when the body should be refreshed by meet or sleep, ( for it is comly and good for one to eat,
when the body should be refreshed by meet or sleep, (for it is comely and good for one to eat,
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If you must take care to escape the Prison, much more to escape Hell. Again, it must not be unseasonable care;
If you must take care to escape the Prison, much more to escape Hell. Again, it must not be unseasonable care;
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if care how to live thirty or forty years, much more to live forty thousand years:
if care how to live thirty or forty Years, much more to live forty thousand Years:
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If thou hast need to pay man his due, sure much more care is to be taken to pay unto God his due;
If thou hast need to pay man his endue, sure much more care is to be taken to pay unto God his due;
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or they will serve the Lord as if they serv'd him not.
or they will serve the Lord as if they served him not.
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For (as a reverend Divine sayes) either men must use the world as if they used it not,
For (as a reverend Divine Says) either men must use the world as if they used it not,
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Not excluding care, whereby the thoughts and cares of Heaven are shut out.
Not excluding care, whereby the thoughts and Cares of Heaven Are shut out.
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Not distracting; when the mind is drawn this way, and then drawn that way, hurryed uncomfortably and indisposed to any good.
Not distracting; when the mind is drawn this Way, and then drawn that Way, hurried uncomfortably and indisposed to any good.
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It's true, care must be taken how to live in the world, but not distracting care, not excluding care, not unseasonable care, not immoderate care, not distrustful care.
It's true, care must be taken how to live in the world, but not distracting care, not excluding care, not unseasonable care, not immoderate care, not distrustful care.
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And thus you have heard what special Graces the Husbandman should have, and which I earnestly in Gods behalf perswade you to strive for with all your might;
And thus you have herd what special Graces the Husbandman should have, and which I earnestly in God's behalf persuade you to strive for with all your might;
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leave no means unused, no strength unspent, for the attaining of these Graces.
leave no means unused, no strength unspent, for the attaining of these Graces.
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It is possible to get them, its profitable to have them, its perillous to be without them:
It is possible to get them, its profitable to have them, its perilous to be without them:
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without these you live but little above your beasts, you do but drudge.
without these you live but little above your beasts, you do but drudge.
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O therefore go to the God of grace for them, and never leave him, till you have them.
O Therefore go to the God of grace for them, and never leave him, till you have them.
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SECT. VII. VII. THe Seventh special Grace the Husbandman hath need of is, Faith. He must learn to live by Faith.
SECT. VII. VII. THe Seventh special Grace the Husbandman hath need of is, Faith. He must Learn to live by Faith.
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Providence seems sometimes to frown, Promises they at the same time smile;Providence seems sometime to frown, Promises they At the same time smile;
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now what shall the Husbandman do without Faith? The winter is long, and he longs for the spring and seedness:
now what shall the Husbandman do without Faith? The winter is long, and he longs for the spring and seedness:
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but the weather threatens he shall have no seedness at all. The Summer's long, and he longs for harvest;
but the weather threatens he shall have no seedness At all. The Summer's long, and he longs for harvest;
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but the weather then threatens, he shall have no harvest: Here's the frowns of Providence. But now the Husbandman turns to the Promise, and it smiles, Gen. 8.22.
but the weather then threatens, he shall have no harvest: Here's the frowns of Providence. But now the Husbandman turns to the Promise, and it smiles, Gen. 8.22.
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While the Earth remaineth, seedness and harvest, and cold and heat, and summer and winter, and day and night shall not cease. While the Earth remains, seedness and harvest, and cold and heat, and summer and winter, and day and night shall not cease.
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And this his faith tells him is certain and true, and therefore he doth his work, and leaves God to his;
And this his faith tells him is certain and true, and Therefore he does his work, and leaves God to his;
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and while others are in a fright, hang down the head and repine, he believes in God,
and while Others Are in a fright, hang down the head and repine, he believes in God,
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and is chearful at the heart. Again, the Husbandman goes into his barn, and there's no corn;
and is cheerful At the heart. Again, the Husbandman Goes into his barn, and there's no corn;
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inquires of his Wife, and there's no store within, and little bread; looks into his purse, and there's no money:
inquires of his Wife, and there's no store within, and little bred; looks into his purse, and there's no money:
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Then he recoils into his heart, and there's faith in God, who hath said, Psal. 34.10. The young Lions do lack and suffer hunger, but they that seek the Lord, shall not want any good thing.
Then he recoils into his heart, and there's faith in God, who hath said, Psalm 34.10. The young Lions do lack and suffer hunger, but they that seek the Lord, shall not want any good thing.
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for many times he leaves them to the wide world, hath made shift to educate them, and that's all.
for many times he leaves them to the wide world, hath made shift to educate them, and that's all.
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And this through Grace he believes, and is satisfied:
And this through Grace he believes, and is satisfied:
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He trusts in the living God, who is the preserver of all men, especially of such as believe. He trusts in the living God, who is the preserver of all men, especially of such as believe.
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His daily bread he begs, and his daily bread he believes he shall have.
His daily bred he begs, and his daily bred he believes he shall have.
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I know God will not suffer me to want, at least any good thing. If poverty be good for me, I shall have it:
I know God will not suffer me to want, At least any good thing. If poverty be good for me, I shall have it:
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and if plenty be good for me, I shall have that:
and if plenty be good for me, I shall have that:
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if better cloaths, and fare, and 〈 ◊ 〉 were better for me, I am sure I should have them;
if better clothes, and fare, and 〈 ◊ 〉 were better for me, I am sure I should have them;
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and I resolve my Father shall carve for me, that knows my frame better than I.
and I resolve my Father shall carve for me, that knows my frame better than I.
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Though I see no reason of such a condition, yet I will believe there is a reason.
Though I see no reason of such a condition, yet I will believe there is a reason.
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And then the Husbandman hath need of Faith for his Children;
And then the Husbandman hath need of Faith for his Children;
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And when he dies, the Lease is expired, and they must be gone. But he believes that God will take care of poor mens Children.
And when he die, the Lease is expired, and they must be gone. But he believes that God will take care of poor men's Children.
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If he have faith, and so be in covenant, he concludes that his children are in covenant also;
If he have faith, and so be in Covenant, he concludes that his children Are in Covenant also;
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and therefore is confident that God will provide for them. That God who hears young Ravens, will hear young Children.
and Therefore is confident that God will provide for them. That God who hears young Ravens, will hear young Children.
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Though Ishmael was no better then he should be, yet God heard the voice of the Lad, Gen. 21.17. for the old love that was between himself and Abraham. And he often thinks with comfort on that, Psal. 37.25.
Though Ishmael was no better then he should be, yet God herd the voice of the Lad, Gen. 21.17. for the old love that was between himself and Abraham. And he often thinks with Comfort on that, Psalm 37.25.
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I have been young, and now am old, yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his Seed begging bread. I have been young, and now am old, yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his Seed begging bred.
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And he hath need of Faith to hold up his heart, under his many wearisome cares and troubles.
And he hath need of Faith to hold up his heart, under his many wearisome Cares and Troubles.
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Faith will find honey in the Lion, and comfort in the Bible, when there's none on earth:
Faith will find honey in the lion, and Comfort in the bible, when there's none on earth:
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and therefore when the Husbandman comes home tired with his hard work, he takes the Bible,
and Therefore when the Husbandman comes home tired with his hard work, he Takes the bible,
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and there finds that every condition, all things shall work together for good to them that love God.
and there finds that every condition, all things shall work together for good to them that love God.
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That when flesh and heart faileth, yet God is the strength of his heart and his portion for ever.
That when Flesh and heart Faileth, yet God is the strength of his heart and his portion for ever.
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He finds that tribulation works patience, and patience experience. That affliction is better than sin.
He finds that tribulation works patience, and patience experience. That affliction is better than since.
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That it is better to be worn out with labour, than to be given up to lust:
That it is better to be worn out with labour, than to be given up to lust:
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He believes the day, how dark soever, will end well. O the Husbandman cannot live a day without faith.
He believes the day, how dark soever, will end well. O the Husbandman cannot live a day without faith.
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He cannot live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds out of the mouth of God.
He cannot live by bred alone, but by every word that proceeds out of the Mouth of God.
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And lastly, he hath need of Faith for his poor soul in the world to come.
And lastly, he hath need of Faith for his poor soul in the world to come.
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If ever any man, sure he may say, Psal. 27.13. I had fainted, unless I had believed to see the goodness of the Lord in the Land of the Living.
If ever any man, sure he may say, Psalm 27.13. I had fainted, unless I had believed to see the Goodness of the Lord in the Land of the Living.
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This is his refuge, when nothing else will serve;
This is his refuge, when nothing Else will serve;
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when his body and spirits are spent, when his cares and crosses prevail against him, Heaven will put an end to this.
when his body and spirits Are spent, when his Cares and Crosses prevail against him, Heaven will put an end to this.
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Now I am plowing in the Earth, but shortly I shall be reaping in Heaven; This sweating life will be over, and my singing life will begin:
Now I am plowing in the Earth, but shortly I shall be reaping in Heaven; This sweating life will be over, and my singing life will begin:
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yet a while, and I shall be sent for post to Heaven. There is but one life between me and a great Estate;
yet a while, and I shall be sent for post to Heaven. There is but one life between me and a great Estate;
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my troubles will have an end, but my joy will never have an end;
my Troubles will have an end, but my joy will never have an end;
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and my short afflictions which are but for a moment, are all this while working for me,
and my short afflictions which Are but for a moment, Are all this while working for me,
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an exceeding great and eternal weight of glory. And this I believe.
an exceeding great and Eternal weight of glory. And this I believe.
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I have not onely some sleight and groundless hopes of it, but I have an Evidence for it.
I have not only Some sleight and groundless hope's of it, but I have an Evidence for it.
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I find my Name in the Scripture, and so know it is in the book of Life:
I find my Name in the Scripture, and so know it is in the book of Life:
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And therefore my heart is glad, my glory rejoyceth, my flesh also that hath little rest here, doth rest in hope;
And Therefore my heart is glad, my glory Rejoiceth, my Flesh also that hath little rest Here, does rest in hope;
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my possessions are little, but my reversions great. He that shall be rich for ever, may be content to be poor a while.
my possessions Are little, but my reversions great. He that shall be rich for ever, may be content to be poor a while.
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and how by repentance towards God, and faith in our Lord Jesus Christ, they may come out of it;
and how by Repentance towards God, and faith in our Lord jesus christ, they may come out of it;
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SECT. VII. VII. THe seventh Rule for the Christian Husbandman, is, Take a special care for the good of your Children;
SECT. VII. VII. THe seventh Rule for the Christian Husbandman, is, Take a special care for the good of your Children;
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they are parts of you, they are the heritage of the Lord, they are the hopes of the next generation,
they Are parts of you, they Are the heritage of the Lord, they Are the hope's of the next generation,
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and unless they be well season'd, all the riches you can spare them are cast away.
and unless they be well seasoned, all the riches you can spare them Are cast away.
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If Religion were no reality, yet it's Policy to take pains in their education, least they be industrious to waste, that which you have been industrious to gather. 'Tis true, sometimes the pains of a Parent is lost,
If Religion were no reality, yet it's Policy to take pains in their education, lest they be Industria to waste, that which you have been Industria to gather. It's true, sometime the pains of a Parent is lost,
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and the strictest Parent hath the loosest Child, but God hath said, Prov. 22.6. Train up a Child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it;
and the Strictest Parent hath the loosest Child, but God hath said, Curae 22.6. Train up a Child in the Way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it;
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and because it sometimes speeds well, therefore you should never be defective in your duty:
and Because it sometime speeds well, Therefore you should never be defective in your duty:
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Your Crop sometimes miscarries, and you lose your labour in the field, yet because it usually quits the cost, you plow and sow and hope the best:
Your Crop sometime miscarries, and you loose your labour in the field, yet Because it usually quits the cost, you blow and sow and hope the best:
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therefore for their sake, for your own sake, for the Lords sake, bring up your Children in the nurture and admonition of the Lord: 1. Drop in the saving principles of Religion betimes, instruct them concerning the wofull state wherein they were born,
Therefore for their sake, for your own sake, for the lords sake, bring up your Children in the nurture and admonition of the Lord: 1. Drop in the Saving principles of Religion betimes, instruct them Concerning the woeful state wherein they were born,
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and do this with your utmost seriousness, affection, and frequency, and water your instruction with prayers and tears;
and do this with your utmost seriousness, affection, and frequency, and water your instruction with Prayers and tears;
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bring good Ministers to them, and beg prayers for them, and let good books keep them company;
bring good Ministers to them, and beg Prayers for them, and let good books keep them company;
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When the learned Junius was dangerously bent in the business of Religion, his Father laid in every Chamber of his house a Bible,
When the learned Junius was dangerously bent in the business of Religion, his Father laid in every Chamber of his house a bible,
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and meeting with the first Chapter of John in one of them, he was converted and setled thereby.
and meeting with the First Chapter of John in one of them, he was converted and settled thereby.
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The book that convinced his Child may convince yours. 2. Be not quiet till they be Regenerate Creatures;
The book that convinced his Child may convince yours. 2. Be not quiet till they be Regenerate Creatures;
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cast about as worldlings do to make them rich in the world, so that you may leave them rich in grace;
cast about as worldlings do to make them rich in the world, so that you may leave them rich in grace;
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lighten the promises, thunder the threatnings, no pains is too great to prevent them from being fagots in the fire of Hell.
lighten the promises, thunder the threatenings, not pains is too great to prevent them from being faggots in the fire of Hell.
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3. Pray hard for them, yea, when you are feeding and dressing them, cry, Gen. 17.18. O that Ishmael may live before thee.
3. prey hard for them, yea, when you Are feeding and dressing them, cry, Gen. 17.18. Oh that Ishmael may live before thee.
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A child of prayers (said good Mr. Dod ) will hardly miscarry: by these Monica won Augustine, and by these you may win yours.
A child of Prayers (said good Mr. Dod) will hardly miscarry: by these Monica wone Augustine, and by these you may win yours.
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Observe their inclinations to good or evil betimes, and accordingly incourage or discourage them;
Observe their inclinations to good or evil betimes, and accordingly encourage or discourage them;
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discern their haunts timously, and remember preventive Physick is the best, and that incouragement is as due as frowns when occasion serves.
discern their haunts Timely, and Remember preventive Physic is the best, and that encouragement is as due as frowns when occasion serves.
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4. Bring them under the power of Gods Ordinances betimes, Deut. 31.12. young and old, saith God, must come.
4. Bring them under the power of God's Ordinances betimes, Deuteronomy 31.12. young and old, Says God, must come.
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Samuel was young, but he had not waited long, but he was called; use them to reading, and to tell a verse when you have read;Samuel was young, but he had not waited long, but he was called; use them to reading, and to tell a verse when you have read;
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use them to Sermons, and to remember somthing that was preach't; encourage them to get choice Scriptures;
use them to Sermons, and to Remember something that was preached; encourage them to get choice Scriptures;
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fill the vessel, somthing will stick: Engage them to a course of serious prayer;
fill the vessel, something will stick: Engage them to a course of serious prayer;
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let them first use the Lords prayer, which he understands, though they do not, and will accept,
let them First use the lords prayer, which he understands, though they do not, and will accept,
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because they do the best they can;
Because they do the best they can;
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but be sure to train them further by shewing them their needs, by begging and teaching them to beg the Spirit of Prayer: And then your example,
but be sure to train them further by showing them their needs, by begging and teaching them to beg the Spirit of Prayer: And then your Exampl,
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and their practise will make them perfect.
and their practice will make them perfect.
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You are glad to hear them speak, and Almighty God is glad to hear them pray.
You Are glad to hear them speak, and Almighty God is glad to hear them pray.
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5. Fix upon them an habitual liking to Godliness, and dislike to sin;
5. Fix upon them an habitual liking to Godliness, and dislike to since;
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and then they will hardly dislike what they have approved from the cradle, or love that which they have been bred up in the hatred of.
and then they will hardly dislike what they have approved from the cradle, or love that which they have been bred up in the hatred of.
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Paint out Grace so to the life, that you may enamour them of it, and Hell so, that they may be affrighted at it,
Paint out Grace so to the life, that you may enamour them of it, and Hell so, that they may be affrighted At it,
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and be often using some little Questions to them to that purpose.
and be often using Some little Questions to them to that purpose.
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6. Make them subject to your Authority, for else you lose the opportunity of doing them good:
6. Make them Subject to your authority, for Else you loose the opportunity of doing them good:
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the Reins may be easily loosed, but not so easily straitned; by dallying with them, you may undo them;
the Reins may be Easily loosed, but not so Easily straitened; by dallying with them, you may undo them;
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the disobedient Child seldome wants the inheritance of a curse:
the disobedient Child seldom Wants the inheritance of a curse:
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and yet be wise in your Correction, take heed of sinning in correcting of their 〈 ◊ 〉,
and yet be wise in your Correction, take heed of sinning in correcting of their 〈 ◊ 〉,
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and know that one folly seldome cures another, and yet be not affraid of using the rod:
and know that one folly seldom cures Another, and yet be not afraid of using the rod:
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a few Rods may save abundance of words, and when you have said all, railing is not Gods Ordinance to cure your Children,
a few Rods may save abundance of words, and when you have said all, railing is not God's Ordinance to cure your Children,
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but wise correction is, Prov. 23.13. and will prevent smart to them, and grief to you:
but wise correction is, Curae 23.13. and will prevent smart to them, and grief to you:
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'Tis sad, when many are more affraid to chasten their Children, then Abraham was to sacrifice his,
It's sad, when many Are more afraid to chasten their Children, then Abraham was to sacrifice his,
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and so the Child goes to Hell for his Wickedness, and the Parent for his Mercy: but beware you do it wisely,
and so the Child Goes to Hell for his Wickedness, and the Parent for his Mercy: but beware you do it wisely,
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as your Heavenly Father corrects you, with love, moderation and instruction;
as your Heavenly Father corrects you, with love, moderation and instruction;
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and rather for a disobedient word than an unwilling fault, as the breaking of a glass, or the like.
and rather for a disobedient word than an unwilling fault, as the breaking of a glass, or the like.
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7. Guide them to the most useful Recreations, for Children have plenty of Spirits, and will be active,
7. Guide them to the most useful Recreations, for Children have plenty of Spirits, and will be active,
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and it is not safe to deny them, but direct them;
and it is not safe to deny them, but Direct them;
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the-frolick Colt is not to be stifled, but tamed, nor the stream dam'd up, that may profitably be diverted and used;
the-frolick Colt is not to be stifled, but tamed, nor the stream damed up, that may profitably be diverted and used;
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let them be permitted Shooting, Fencing, Wrestling, Running, Fishing, &c. for their bodies;
let them be permitted Shooting, Fencing, Wrestling, Running, Fishing, etc. for their bodies;
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and Histories, Riddles, and other witty Questions for their minds, least immoderate constraints make them worse afterwards,
and Histories, Riddles, and other witty Questions for their minds, least immoderate constraints make them Worse afterwards,
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and they grow crooked by being lac'd too strait.
and they grow crooked by being laced too strait.
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8. Be sure you give them a good example, which will be better than many rules;
8. Be sure you give them a good Exampl, which will be better than many rules;
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and for that end be most vigilant over your words and carriage in their presence, for you know they are prone to imitation, and especially of their Parents:
and for that end be most vigilant over your words and carriage in their presence, for you know they Are prove to imitation, and especially of their Parents:
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And would it not be sad for you to answer, not only for your own sins,
And would it not be sad for you to answer, not only for your own Sins,
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but for all others that are committed by vertue of your evil example, whereby you may do mischief many a year after you are dead and gone? for your Children may grow loose by our example,
but for all Others that Are committed by virtue of your evil Exampl, whereby you may do mischief many a year After you Are dead and gone? for your Children may grow lose by our Exampl,
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and their children by theirs, and so for ought you know successively to the end of the World.
and their children by theirs, and so for ought you know successively to the end of the World.
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and love the present world? So that a wise man will be as much afraid to be rich,
and love the present world? So that a wise man will be as much afraid to be rich,
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and break their Rest, that have abundance? And how hard is it to be full and not forget the Lord, grow lazy in Religion,
and break their Rest, that have abundance? And how hard is it to be full and not forget the Lord, grow lazy in Religion,
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How loth are men to deny themselves, when they have a great self to deny? how loth to dye, that have so much to leave? what cares must needs invade their prayers,How loath Are men to deny themselves, when they have a great self to deny? how loath to die, that have so much to leave? what Cares must needs invade their Prayers,
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it doth emasculate and effeminate the spirits, and nourisheth so many weeds, that the winter of affliction hath much adoe to master them:
it does emasculate and effeminate the spirits, and Nourishes so many weeds, that the winter of affliction hath much ado to master them:
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Sin never prospers more then in prosperity;
since never prospers more then in Prosperity;
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and that state is best, that gives a man food convenient for him. For as for Riches, they are mercies, but they are dangerous mercies;
and that state is best, that gives a man food convenient for him. For as for Riches, they Are Mercies, but they Are dangerous Mercies;
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That food is best, that makes a man neither too lean and languid, nor too fat and foggy;
That food is best, that makes a man neither too lean and languid, nor too fat and foggy;
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and thus the Husbandman is happy.
and thus the Husbandman is happy.
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Solon accounted Tellus the Athenian, the most happy man, for living privately on his own Lands;Solon accounted Tellus the Athenian, the most happy man, for living privately on his own Lands;
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and they who envy him, know not his cares and labours, I dare say never paid his Rent. and they who envy him, know not his Cares and labours, I Dare say never paid his Rend.
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his state is above Pitty, and below Envy. They that pity him, know not his comforts and contents;
his state is above Pity, and below Envy. They that pity him, know not his comforts and contents;
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and ve• … y many out of a Cottage; but the middle state is the safest, and that is the Husband-mans condition;
and ve• … y many out of a Cottage; but the middle state is the Safest, and that is the Husbandmans condition;
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not but that God can make either of them blessings, and many a man hath gone to Heaven out of a Palace,
not but that God can make either of them blessings, and many a man hath gone to Heaven out of a Palace,
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As our Holy Statist saith, though he wear tin in his buttons, yet hath he silver in his pocket,
As our Holy Statist Says, though he wear tin in his buttons, yet hath he silver in his pocket,
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and if he wear russet clothes, yet he makes golden payment.
and if he wear russet clothes, yet he makes golden payment.
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as others are to be poor. Now the Husbandman is seldom sick of a surfet;
as Others Are to be poor. Now the Husbandman is seldom sick of a surfeit;
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And then on the contrary, Poverty is a wofull Disease, makes a man unuseful, heartless and burdensome,
And then on the contrary, Poverty is a woeful Disease, makes a man unuseful, heartless and burdensome,
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and hazzards him on unlawfull courses;
and hazards him on unlawful courses;
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He may be tempted to distrust providence, and so steal, and take Gods name in vain;
He may be tempted to distrust providence, and so steal, and take God's name in vain;
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and except mens hearts were softer, more will pity him than relieve him:
and except men's hearts were Softer, more will pity him than relieve him:
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Now the Husbandman, though his fare be be hard, and his rayment course, yet he is kept from stealing;
Now the Husbandman, though his fare be be hard, and his raiment course, yet he is kept from stealing;
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If he can reach wholesome meat and cloaths, and pay his rent, and put his children in a way to live, he hath his desire.
If he can reach wholesome meat and clothes, and pay his rend, and put his children in a Way to live, he hath his desire.
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instead of begging he relieves the beggar, and makes amends for the smallness of his Alms, with the smiles that go with it.
instead of begging he relieves the beggar, and makes amends for the smallness of his Alms, with the smiles that go with it.
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And this was a wise mans choice and prayer. Prov. 30. 8. Give me neither poverty nor ri• … ches:
And this was a wise men choice and prayer. Curae 30. 8. Give me neither poverty nor ri• … ches:
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SECT. VIII. AN Eighth Excellency of Husbandry is, That it makes a man neither too rich nor too poor.
SECT. VIII. an Eighth Excellency of Husbandry is, That it makes a man neither too rich nor too poor.
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Alas, it lyes in the breast of any wretch (is he will come and swear against thee) whether thou shalt be worth a groat before night;
Alas, it lies in the breast of any wretch (is he will come and swear against thee) whither thou shalt be worth a groat before night;
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Man (sayes Augustine ) fear God, and thou maist smile at the world.
Man (Says Augustine) Fear God, and thou Mayest smile At the world.
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Do thou study to please God, who can according to that, Prov. 16.7. make thy Enemies to be at peace with thee.
Do thou study to please God, who can according to that, Curae 16.7. make thy Enemies to be At peace with thee.
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or if thou dost, yet there's another may do thee a mischief as well as he:
or if thou dost, yet there's Another may do thee a mischief as well as he:
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Hence we have so oft that phrase in the old Testament, that God stirred up this and that enemy against his people.
Hence we have so oft that phrase in the old Testament, that God stirred up this and that enemy against his people.
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so no man can stir one jot against you, unless God stir him up.
so no man can stir one jot against you, unless God stir him up.
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Look not at the stone, but at the hand in which it is: for as the stone cannot stir, unless it be moved by the hand;
Look not At the stone, but At the hand in which it is: for as the stone cannot stir, unless it be moved by the hand;
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And therefore look not at man, whose breath is in his nostrils, for wherein is he to be accounted of:
And Therefore look not At man, whose breath is in his nostrils, for wherein is he to be accounted of:
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Alas he hath fire and water in his hands, and can make a Gridiron to be a bed of Down, when he pleaseth. Alas he hath fire and water in his hands, and can make a Gridiron to be a Bed of Down, when he Pleases.
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nor worship thy golden Image which thou hast set up. And did God forsake them in their need? not at all.
nor worship thy golden Image which thou hast Set up. And did God forsake them in their need? not At all.
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But if not, be it known unto thee, O King, that we will not serve thy Gods,
But if not, be it known unto thee, Oh King, that we will not serve thy God's,
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and he will deliver us out of thy hand, O King.
and he will deliver us out of thy hand, Oh King.
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If it be so, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace,
If it be so, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace,
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O Nebuchadnezzar, we are not careful to answer thee in this matter.
Oh Nebuchadnezzar, we Are not careful to answer thee in this matter.
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but behold their integrity, constancy, and courage, and it is hard to say which was the strongest.
but behold their integrity, constancy, and courage, and it is hard to say which was the Strongest.
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Believe this therefore, if all the Great Ones on earth were set against you, they shall not touch an hair of your head, no not an hair of your Head, till God for your good give them a Commission. One cringe would have secured those three Princes, Dan. 3.15. from a most dreadful peril;
Believe this Therefore, if all the Great Ones on earth were Set against you, they shall not touch an hair of your head, no not an hair of your Head, till God for your good give them a Commission. One cringe would have secured those three Princes, Dan. 3.15. from a most dreadful peril;
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and burnt him and shop and all in the Fire of Judgment; and so he burnt for himself, that would not burn for Jesus Christ.
and burned him and shop and all in the Fire of Judgement; and so he burned for himself, that would not burn for jesus christ.
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and so escaped the Fire of Honour; but ere long a spark kindled in his shop,
and so escaped the Fire of Honour; but ere long a spark kindled in his shop,
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as that Black-smith in the Acts and Monuments, that when he was put to it, told them he could not burn,
as that Blacksmith in the Acts and Monuments, that when he was put to it, told them he could not burn,
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that they who are afraid to suffer for their holiness, prove to suffer for their wickedness,
that they who Are afraid to suffer for their holiness, prove to suffer for their wickedness,
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It comes often to pass, that they who will not suffer for Christ, come to suffer for themselves;
It comes often to pass, that they who will not suffer for christ, come to suffer for themselves;
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and the love of God also.
and the love of God also.
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And those that turn aside for fear, he suffers them to lose the favour of great ones some other way,
And those that turn aside for Fear, he suffers them to loose the favour of great ones Some other Way,
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or bind their hands that they can do thee no hurt. He commonly makes their foes their friends, that walk uprightly with him.
or bind their hands that they can do thee no hurt. He commonly makes their foes their Friends, that walk uprightly with him.
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Great men are in the hand of a great God. And your greatest enemies are in the hands of your ch• … ycest friend; and he will bend their hearts to do thee good,
Great men Are in the hand of a great God. And your greatest enemies Are in the hands of your ch• … ycest friend; and he will bend their hearts to do thee good,
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For the hearts and hands of all men are in the hands of your God.
For the hearts and hands of all men Are in the hands of your God.
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thou wouldst see a thousand times more cause to trust in God, then to fear man.
thou Wouldst see a thousand times more cause to trust in God, then to Fear man.
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1. Consult the Providence of God. Thou look'st at man, and fearest him: If thou wouldst look at God, thou wouldst trust in him;
1. Consult the Providence of God. Thou Lookest At man, and Fearest him: If thou Wouldst look At God, thou Wouldst trust in him;
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Now to fence and Preserve the Husbandman from this slavish fear of man, consult, 1. The Providence, 2. The Promise of God.
Now to fence and Preserve the Husbandman from this slavish Fear of man, consult, 1. The Providence, 2. The Promise of God.
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but they have cast up their accounts, and do know that all that will live godly in Christ Jesus must suffer for it, and are content.
but they have cast up their accounts, and do know that all that will live godly in christ jesus must suffer for it, and Are content.
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Hath not God said, Zech. 2. 8. He that toucheth you, toucheth the apple of his eye.
Hath not God said, Zechariah 2. 8. He that touches you, touches the apple of his eye.
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And will God suffer the proudest of them all, to fly at the apple of his eye? So that except it be for your great glory and good, you may r• … st securely and build upon it, That no hand of violence shall touch you, however shall never do you hurt.
And will God suffer the proudest of them all, to fly At the apple of his eye? So that except it be for your great glory and good, you may r• … Saint securely and built upon it, That no hand of violence shall touch you, however shall never do you hurt.
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This is a maxime, No men, or menaces, or miseries, can do a Saint hurt: They may kill you, but they cannot hurt you.
This is a maxim, No men, or menaces, or misery's, can do a Saint hurt: They may kill you, but they cannot hurt you.
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Away therefore with that flavish fear, that hinders or discomforts you in your duty.
Away Therefore with that flavish Fear, that hinders or discomforts you in your duty.
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God will not see his Husbandman wrong'd. 2. Consult the Promises he hath made, to deliver you out of your troubles,God will not see his Husbandman wronged. 2. Consult the Promises he hath made, to deliver you out of your Troubles,
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if they befall you by your Superiours, 2 Pet. 2. 9. The Lord knoweth how to deliver the godly out of temptations,
if they befall you by your Superiors, 2 Pet. 2. 9. The Lord Knoweth how to deliver the godly out of temptations,
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and to reserve the unjust unto the day of Judgment to be punished. Knoweth how, that is, can and will do it.and to reserve the unjust unto the day of Judgement to be punished. Knoweth how, that is, can and will do it.
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How many gracious promises hath he made? In six troubles and in seaven he will deliver them. Thou shalt tread on the Lion and Adder.
How many gracious promises hath he made? In six Troubles and in seaven he will deliver them. Thou shalt tread on the lion and Adder.
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He that hath set his love on me, I will deliver him and honour him. He that hath Set his love on me, I will deliver him and honour him.
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Why art thou therefore so afraid of troubles? of Men or Devils? A prison is not Hell:
Why art thou Therefore so afraid of Troubles? of Men or Devils? A prison is not Hell:
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Loss of Goods, is not loss of the Chief Good. He that can turn thee out of thy house, cannot turn thee out of Heaven;
Loss of Goods, is not loss of the Chief Good. He that can turn thee out of thy house, cannot turn thee out of Heaven;
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Instead of pleasing this or that great man, whom it may be thou canst never please;
Instead of pleasing this or that great man, whom it may be thou Canst never please;
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SECT. VIII. VIII.
SECT. VIII. VIII.
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There hee'l be turn'd out, and thou taken in. Man can threaten thee, but God can destroy thee.
There he'll be turned out, and thou taken in. Man can threaten thee, but God can destroy thee.
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Thy great Neighbour will trouble thee if thou pray, and thy great Maker will damn thee, if thou do not pray:
Thy great Neighbour will trouble thee if thou pray, and thy great Maker will damn thee, if thou do not pray:
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But he cannot trouble thee, whether God will or no, but God can damn thee whether he will or no.
But he cannot trouble thee, whither God will or no, but God can damn thee whither he will or no.
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They that now terrifie thee, will run to hide themselves;
They that now terrify thee, will run to hide themselves;
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and will none of them come between thee and an angry God, for the sins thou hast committed,
and will none of them come between thee and an angry God, for the Sins thou hast committed,
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or duties thou hast omitted, by their inducement.
or duties thou hast omitted, by their inducement.
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And therefore, Math. 10. 28. Fear not them that can kill the body, and have no more that they can do;
And Therefore, Math. 10. 28. fear not them that can kill the body, and have no more that they can do;
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but fear him that can cast body and soul into Hell: O fear him, and let them talk.
but Fear him that can cast body and soul into Hell: Oh Fear him, and let them talk.
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Many a poor upright Husbandman by his Prayers and convincing life, doth conquer, silence, tame or destroy many a wicked Nimrod that would destroy him.
Many a poor upright Husbandman by his Prayers and convincing life, does conquer, silence, tame or destroy many a wicked Nimrod that would destroy him.
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God and a worm can do much. Somwhat a strange sight to see a worm threshing a mountain, yet so it is.
God and a worm can do much. Somewhat a strange sighed to see a worm threshing a mountain, yet so it is.
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Why sayes God, though thou art but a worm to them, yet I will help thee to thresh the mountains.
Why Says God, though thou art but a worm to them, yet I will help thee to thresh the Mountains.
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how soon may a man crush a worm under his feet, and so soon may these great Mountains fall upon me and crush me:
how soon may a man crush a worm under his feet, and so soon may these great Mountains fallen upon me and crush me:
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and thou shalt thresh the Mountains. Hear this thou that sayest, O I am but a worm to them:and thou shalt thresh the Mountains. Hear this thou that Sayest, Oh I am but a worm to them:
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as if thy Name were inserted, and they only made to thee. Again, vers. 14. Fear not thou worm Jacob, I will help thee, saith the Lord,
as if thy Name were inserted, and they only made to thee. Again, vers. 14. fear not thou worm Jacob, I will help thee, Says the Lord,
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If thy name be in the Eight and Ninth verses of that Chapter, these Promises are as surely entail'd upon thee,
If thy name be in the Eight and Ninth Verses of that Chapter, these Promises Are as surely entailed upon thee,
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and they that strive with thee shall perish.
and they that strive with thee shall perish.
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Behold all they that were incensed against thee, shall be ashamed and confounded, they shall be as nothing,
Behold all they that were incensed against thee, shall be ashamed and confounded, they shall be as nothing,
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yea [ let not down thy heart man ] I will uphold thee with the right hand of my Righteousness. yea [ let not down thy heart man ] I will uphold thee with the right hand of my Righteousness.
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if a weak Husbandman can get a strong God for his God, what need he fear? ] I will strengthen thee, yea I will help thee,
if a weak Husbandman can get a strong God for his God, what need he Fear? ] I will strengthen thee, yea I will help thee,
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2. Consult the Promise of God. 1. The Promises he hath made to keep you from the troubles that your Superiours would bring on you, Isa. 41.10. Fear thou not, for I am with thee, [ Lord, who can fear, when thou art with them? ] be not dismayed, for I am thy God, [ O blessed Word!
2. Consult the Promise of God. 1. The Promises he hath made to keep you from the Troubles that your Superiors would bring on you, Isaiah 41.10. fear thou not, for I am with thee, [ Lord, who can Fear, when thou art with them? ] be not dismayed, for I am thy God, [ O blessed Word!
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And therefore rely and rest (which you may safely do in the way of your duty) upon his All-ruling Providence.
And Therefore rely and rest (which you may safely do in the Way of your duty) upon his All-ruling Providence.
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No, no, It is the Lord that must be your refuge and portion in the Land of the living.
No, no, It is the Lord that must be your refuge and portion in the Land of the living.
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and what foresight can arm a man against such mishaps!
and what foresight can arm a man against such mishaps!
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That resolve to be in Gods Books, though they never be in great mens. And these somtimes suffer for their presumption, their Rents raised, or themselves dismist;
That resolve to be in God's Books, though they never be in great men's. And these sometimes suffer for their presumption, their Rends raised, or themselves dismissed;
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that if their Prayers will not bring him with them to Heaven, his frowns shall not bring them to Hell with him;
that if their Prayers will not bring him with them to Heaven, his frowns shall not bring them to Hell with him;
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for there are many, that go to Gods house for their Religion, and not to their Landlords;
for there Are many, that go to God's house for their Religion, and not to their Landlords;
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Not that all of this Rank are taken in this Temptation;
Not that all of this Rank Are taken in this Temptation;
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he would go to Heaven, but he dare not: he is in the snare; The Lord of Heaven help him out!
he would go to Heaven, but he Dare not: he is in the snare; The Lord of Heaven help him out!
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He would read good Books, the best Books, and hear the best Ministers, but he dare not;
He would read good Books, the best Books, and hear the best Ministers, but he Dare not;
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Thus is that Scripture fulfilled, Prov. 29.25. The fear of man causeth a snare. He would fast with his Family, but he dare not.
Thus is that Scripture fulfilled, Curae 29.25. The Fear of man Causes a snare. He would fast with his Family, but he Dare not.
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and so would conjoyn that which seldome meets, the love of God and the love of the World too.
and so would conjoin that which seldom meets, the love of God and the love of the World too.
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He thinks without the favour of man he cannot live; and without the favour of God he dare not dye;
He thinks without the favour of man he cannot live; and without the favour of God he Dare not die;
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Fain he would go to Heaven, if he durst; and enjoy the smiles of God and great men also.
Fain he would go to Heaven, if he durst; and enjoy the smiles of God and great men also.
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and make him (if strength of grace uphold him not) hazzard the Peace of a good Conscience, to keep the peace and quiet of his outward Estate.
and make him (if strength of grace uphold him not) hazard the Peace of a good Conscience, to keep the peace and quiet of his outward Estate.
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And so likewise in the practice of sobriety, circumspection and watchfulness, the example and fear of Superiours, do lay a strong siege to his convictions and resolutions,
And so likewise in the practice of sobriety, circumspection and watchfulness, the Exampl and Fear of Superiors, do lay a strong siege to his convictions and resolutions,
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than his House upon Earth, and so neglects those Duties.
than his House upon Earth, and so neglects those Duties.
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And then having but little Faith, he apprehends God far off, and his Landlord near, and will rather venture the loss of his House in Heaven,
And then having but little Faith, he apprehends God Far off, and his Landlord near, and will rather venture the loss of his House in Heaven,
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but he is loth to go before a Gentleman, no not to Heaven, and hath cause to fear a frown or worse for so doing.
but he is loath to go before a Gentleman, no not to Heaven, and hath cause to Fear a frown or Worse for so doing.
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and singing Psalms, and would do so, if that course were held in the Hall that's near him;
and singing Psalms, and would do so, if that course were held in the Hall that's near him;
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or hide his Lamp, lest he should bring anger or trouble upon himself. He hath a mind to have constant prayer in his family, and reading the Scriptures,
or hide his Lamp, lest he should bring anger or trouble upon himself. He hath a mind to have constant prayer in his family, and reading the Scriptures,
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and that holy strictness, which is undoubtedly the will of God, and necessary to salvation; he is apt either to take down his Colours, and either to waste his oyl,
and that holy strictness, which is undoubtedly the will of God, and necessary to salvation; he is apt either to take down his Colours, and either to waste his oil,
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but now his Temptation lyes in this, That when his Landlord, or other great men about him, do discountenance the practise of piety,
but now his Temptation lies in this, That when his Landlord, or other great men about him, do discountenance the practice of piety,
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and a frame of heart to be doing good to every one. Here is his temper and duty;
and a frame of heart to be doing good to every one. Here is his temper and duty;
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and that not out of base fear, or other self-ends, but out of a principle of ingenuity and kindness,
and that not out of base Fear, or other self-ends, but out of a principle of ingenuity and kindness,
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He's ready, and his children are ready, his Horses ready, and any thing he hath;
He's ready, and his children Are ready, his Horses ready, and any thing he hath;
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none more ready to all those services and offices due from him to those above him:
none more ready to all those services and Offices due from him to those above him:
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And therefore in all worldly matters no man more respective to his Superiours than the Husbandman;
And Therefore in all worldly matters no man more respective to his Superiors than the Husbandman;
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knowing that would bring confusion into the world, and break that order that God hath plac'd among men.
knowing that would bring confusion into the world, and break that order that God hath placed among men.
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and therefore he is far from that clownish humour of those, that will make no difference between the King and the Beggar:
and Therefore he is Far from that clownish humour of those, that will make no difference between the King and the Beggar:
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and himself expects the like from his children and servants;
and himself expects the like from his children and Servants;
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and he hath learnt that by the Father he ought to honour, is meant all his Superiours;
and he hath learned that by the Father he ought to honour, is meant all his Superiors;
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because God hath placed them above him;
Because God hath placed them above him;
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And a just fear and respect he must have for his Landlord, or the Gentleman his Neighbour,
And a just Fear and respect he must have for his Landlord, or the Gentleman his Neighbour,
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for he is the Minister of God; and therefore to contemn him secretly, or disdain him openly, is no little crime.
for he is the Minister of God; and Therefore to contemn him secretly, or disdain him openly, is no little crime.
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THe Eight Temptation of the Husbandman is, Slavish fear of Man. It is true, he must keep a due Reverence for the Magistrate,
THe Eight Temptation of the Husbandman is, Slavish Fear of Man. It is true, he must keep a due reverence for the Magistrate,
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Mr. Baxter's Call to the Vnconverted; Mr. Baxter's Call to the Unconverted;
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In the first place, let not your house, nor any of your grown children be without a Bible. Though other books have much of Heaven in them, this book is all Heaven:
In the First place, let not your house, nor any of your grown children be without a bible. Though other books have much of Heaven in them, this book is all Heaven:
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and read as soon as you can.
and read as soon as you can.
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yet of those that I have perused, these following may be most useful for the generality of your families, which I entreat you to buy,
yet of those that I have perused, these following may be most useful for the generality of your families, which I entreat you to buy,
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And though I undertake not to determine what books are fittest • … or your several conditions;
And though I undertake not to determine what books Are Fittest • … or your several conditions;
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and engaging their Kindred and poor Neighbours to read them over in such a time, and return them some account thereof.
and engaging their Kindred and poor Neighbours to read them over in such a time, and return them Some account thereof.
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A practise which I would recommend to persons of Ability, whereby they may be very instrumental in promoting the Kingdome of Jesus Christ in the world, to wit, by buying some numbers of awakening and practical books,
A practice which I would recommend to Persons of Ability, whereby they may be very instrumental in promoting the Kingdom of jesus christ in the world, to wit, by buying Some numbers of awakening and practical books,
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yea, you may by a discreet lending of them to your kindred and neighbours, startle and reform them also;
yea, you may by a discreet lending of them to your kindred and neighbours, startle and reform them also;
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Resolve then to purchase this houshold-stuff, which (by Gods blessing) may do both you and your children more good than thousands of Gold and Silver;
Resolve then to purchase this Household stuff, which (by God's blessing) may do both you and your children more good than thousands of Gold and Silver;
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and give it this way to your poor souls.
and give it this Way to your poor Souls.
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Alas, God tryes you hereby, whether you can deny your selves, and abate a little from back and belly,
Alas, God tries you hereby, whither you can deny your selves, and abate a little from back and belly,
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and yet make a shift to live in the world.
and yet make a shift to live in the world.
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when divers that have as great a Charge and Rent as you, and yet can spend more than that quantity in a year, vainly and wickedly,
when diverse that have as great a Charge and Rend as you, and yet can spend more than that quantity in a year, vainly and wickedly,
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A hard case, if you cannot spare two or three shillings in a whole year for God and your Souls,
A hard case, if you cannot spare two or three shillings in a Whole year for God and your Souls,
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Perhaps you'l say, your Charge is great, and your Rent is great, and no money will be spared for these uses.
Perhaps You'll say, your Charge is great, and your Rend is great, and no money will be spared for these uses.
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Be sure then that you consult and advise with some judicious and pious Divine about the choice of your Books, that may direct you to such as are most fit for your condition, that you may not only buy such as are Good, but such as are the Best, because your time and money is so precious.
Be sure then that you consult and Advice with Some judicious and pious Divine about the choice of your Books, that may Direct you to such as Are most fit for your condition, that you may not only buy such as Are Good, but such as Are the Best, Because your time and money is so precious.
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and a few Books well read, are like ground well till'd, which is far better then a great Demesne that alwayes lies fallow.
and a few Books well read, Are like ground well tilled, which is Far better then a great Demesne that always lies fallow.
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I know your purse will not reach many, nor your time serve you to peruse them;
I know your purse will not reach many, nor your time serve you to peruse them;
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SECT. VIII. VIII. THe Eighth Rule for the Christian Husbandman, is, Purchase some choice Books, and read them well.
SECT. VIII. VIII. THe Eighth Rule for the Christian Husbandman, is, Purchase Some choice Books, and read them well.
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And it is as unfit to be without this in your house, as to be without a fire, or without your houshold bread.
And it is as unfit to be without this in your house, as to be without a fire, or without your household bred.
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and Mr. Dent's Plain-mans Path-way to Heaven will be well worth your buying, and reading for the awakening your souls and your Children to saving conversion.
and Mr. Dent's Plain-mans Pathway to Heaven will be well worth your buying, and reading for the awakening your Souls and your Children to Saving conversion.
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Mr. Shepheard's Sound Believer. Mr. Allen's First Part of the Vindication of Godliness; Mr. Shepherd's Found Believer. Mr. Allen's First Part of the Vindication of Godliness;
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and Mr. Dod on the Commandments, are choice Books to help you in inside practical holiness.
and Mr. Dod on the commandments, Are choice Books to help you in inside practical holiness.
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The Practice of Piety also, and the Whole Duty of Man, have so many useful Instructions both about Devotion and Conversation, that I would recommend them to you.
The Practice of Piety also, and the whole Duty of Man, have so many useful Instructions both about Devotion and Conversation, that I would recommend them to you.
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Dr. Go• … ge of Domestical Duties will be necessary to teach your whole family their Relative Duties.Dr. Go• … ge of Domestical Duties will be necessary to teach your Whole family their Relative Duties.
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Mr. Pool'sDialogue will be very useful to settle you in the True Protestant Religion against the Papists:Mr. Pool'sDialogue will be very useful to settle you in the True Protestant Religion against the Papists:
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and if you can reach either Diodates or the Dutch Annotations on the Bible, after all to help you to understand the hard Scriptures you daily meet with;
and if you can reach either Diodates or the Dutch Annotations on the bible, After all to help you to understand the hard Scriptures you daily meet with;
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though you may read, you need not buy many more books for your souls.
though you may read, you need not buy many more books for your Souls.
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But when you have bought these books, let them not lie dustie by you, but read and lend them, and read them again;
But when you have bought these books, let them not lie dusty by you, but read and lend them, and read them again;
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but be sure to mix Meditation and Ejaculation with your reading, and when you shut the book, consider what profit you have gotten, and bless the Lord.
but be sure to mix Meditation and Ejaculation with your reading, and when you shut the book, Consider what profit you have got, and bless the Lord.
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Thus you may refresh your spirits after your hard labour, and with the same exercise revive both your bodies and your souls.
Thus you may refresh your spirits After your hard labour, and with the same exercise revive both your bodies and your Souls.
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Next, that you and yours may be grounded in the Principles of our Excellent Religion, buy the Assemblies Two Catechismes, and Confession of Faith, the Shorter for your Children and Servants to learn by heart;
Next, that you and yours may be grounded in the Principles of our Excellent Religion, buy the Assemblies Two Catechisms, and Confessi of Faith, the Shorter for your Children and Servants to Learn by heart;
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the Other for you and them to read and consider, for your understanding in the good knowledge of God, wherein also Mr. Ball 's Catechism, with the Exposition is most excellent and useful.
the Other for you and them to read and Consider, for your understanding in the good knowledge of God, wherein also Mr. Ball is Catechism, with the Exposition is most excellent and useful.
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but e're long the hands languish, the legs grow feeble, the eyes dim, and the head light,
but ever long the hands languish, the legs grow feeble, the eyes dim, and the head Light,
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and she devoured all the meat;
and she devoured all the meat;
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You remember that pretty Fable, of all the members mutinying against the Belly, for that they did all the work,
You Remember that pretty Fable, of all the members mutinying against the Belly, for that they did all the work,
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So that the digging in the mines must give place to the Husbandmans digging in the ground, else they'l dig but a while.
So that the digging in the mines must give place to the Husbandman's digging in the ground, Else They'll dig but a while.
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for nothing else can your Kingdome afford.
for nothing Else can your Kingdom afford.
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Nay, (says she) if you imploy all your Subjects in your Mines, you must expect to feed upon Gold,
Nay, (Says she) if you employ all your Subject's in your Mines, you must expect to feed upon Gold,
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The King was delighted with the deceit, till being throughly hungry, he called for real meat:
The King was delighted with the deceit, till being thoroughly hungry, he called for real meat:
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His prudent Queen, being sensible of the calamity of the Country, when her Husband came hungry to dinner, had procured the Bread and Meat to be artifi• … lly made of Gold.
His prudent Queen, being sensible of the calamity of the Country, when her Husband Come hungry to dinner, had procured the Bred and Meat to be artifi• … lly made of Gold.
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and who can provide for bread without the Husbandman? Plutarch tells of one Pythis, a great Prince, that having discovered some rich mines in his territories, imployed so many of his Subjects there, that tillage being neglected, a general dearth followed.
and who can provide for bred without the Husbandman? Plutarch tells of one Pythis, a great Prince, that having discovered Some rich mines in his territories, employed so many of his Subject's there, that tillage being neglected, a general dearth followed.
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so Bread is the one thing needful for the body, and it dyes without it: without the staff of bread we fall to the ground;
so Bred is the one thing needful for the body, and it dies without it: without the staff of bred we fallen to the ground;
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As Grace is the one thing needful for the Soul, it lives not a day in a true sence without it;
As Grace is the one thing needful for the Soul, it lives not a day in a true sense without it;
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The Commonness of the Sun in Heaven, or the Salt upon Earth, doth not diminish from the worth of them, because they are so necessary:
The Commonness of the Sun in Heaven, or the Salt upon Earth, does not diminish from the worth of them, Because they Are so necessary:
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Some callings serve the Delight of man, some his Fancy, some his Lust, but this serves his Necessity. Now Necessity sets the price on things. Sole & Sale nihil utilius.
some callings serve the Delight of man, Some his Fancy, Some his Lust, but this serves his Necessity. Now Necessity sets the price on things. Sole & Sale nihil Utilius.
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It is none of the trades that the world might well live without.
It is none of the trades that the world might well live without.
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SECT. IX. THe Ninth Excellency of Husbandry is, That it is a Calling of the greatest necessity.
SECT. IX. THe Ninth Excellency of Husbandry is, That it is a Calling of the greatest necessity.
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Instead of Roses we must have Nettles, and instead of Corn, brambles: And therefore let him have his honour, we cannot live without him.
Instead of Roses we must have Nettles, and instead of Corn, brambles: And Therefore let him have his honour, we cannot live without him.
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How should God have his Rent for all these creature comforts, but through his help? Or how should man have a livelihood without his fore-cast? The Earth would quickly return to her bryars and thorns without his culture.
How should God have his Rend for all these creature comforts, but through his help? Or how should man have a livelihood without his forecast? The Earth would quickly return to her briars and thorns without his culture.
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You would read but faintly, nor I write this that you are reading, but for some. Husbandmans sweating last harvest.
You would read but faintly, nor I write this that you Are reading, but for Some. Husbandman's sweating last harvest.
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So the multitude of Husbandmen abates not their excellency, we cannot live without them.
So the multitude of Husbandmen abates not their excellency, we cannot live without them.
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and from the crown of the head to the sole of the foot, the body politick would be sick.
and from the crown of the head to the sole of the foot, the body politic would be sick.
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yet ' if he be discouraged, neglected, or should surcease, all degrees of men would be at a loss,
yet ' if he be discouraged, neglected, or should surcease, all Degrees of men would be At a loss,
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and so renewed their care thereof, and then their strength was renewed even so, though the Husbandman have but a low situation in the body politick,
and so renewed their care thereof, and then their strength was renewed even so, though the Husbandman have but a low situation in the body politic,
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At length they see their errour, and perceive that the belly maintain'd them all, and for all its 〈 ◊ 〉 they could not live without it,
At length they see their error, and perceive that the belly maintained them all, and for all its 〈 ◊ 〉 they could not live without it,
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and soul and body had like to have taken leave:
and soul and body had like to have taken leave:
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Accordingly they deal with her, all the members refuse to help her:
Accordingly they deal with her, all the members refuse to help her:
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wherefore they resolved to cut her short, she should labour as well as they, or fast for it.
Wherefore they resolved to Cut her short, she should labour as well as they, or fast for it.
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or hear others read to him, or ask questions, and confer with his honest Neighbour about it,
or hear Others read to him, or ask questions, and confer with his honest Neighbour about it,
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Notwithstanding all your business, you have one whole day every week.
Notwithstanding all your business, you have one Whole day every Week.
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How rich in knowledge would you quickly be, if every minute of that day were put to the best.
How rich in knowledge would you quickly be, if every minute of that day were put to the best.
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And though others abuse their knowledge, are better Schollers and worse Christians than thou, yet this will be no excuse to thee.
And though Others abuse their knowledge, Are better Scholars and Worse Christians than thou, yet this will be no excuse to thee.
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Their sin doth not ease thee of thy duty;
Their since does not ease thee of thy duty;
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They shall go to Hell for their uneffectual knowledge, and thou shalt go to Hell for thy affected Ignorance: But alas, you argue not thus, in the Case of riches or other things:
They shall go to Hell for their uneffectual knowledge, and thou shalt go to Hell for thy affected Ignorance: But alas, you argue not thus, in the Case of riches or other things:
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you do not say, my Neighbour yonder hath great riches, and mispends them, therefore I will resolve to be poor;
you do not say, my Neighbour yonder hath great riches, and mispends them, Therefore I will resolve to be poor;
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And must you not get your blindness eur• … d, your leprosie healed, and your soul saved? The busiest of you,
And must you not get your blindness eur• … worser, your leprosy healed, and your soul saved? The Busiest of you,
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In short, that can feel more than they can speak, and that have learn'd to express more in their lives, than in their words.
In short, that can feel more than they can speak, and that have learned to express more in their lives, than in their words.
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that can tell how to repent, though they know not whether this or Faith precede.
that can tell how to Repent, though they know not whither this or Faith precede.
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multitudes in this are excellent Schollars, that can describe Faith to the life, though they cannot define it;
Multitudes in this Are excellent Scholars, that can describe Faith to the life, though they cannot define it;
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And as to the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ, that consists not so much in mental, as experimental apprehensions;
And as to the Saving knowledge of jesus christ, that consists not so much in mental, as experimental apprehensions;
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You must discharge your debts, attend your markets, pay your rents, and bring up your children;
You must discharge your debts, attend your Markets, pay your rends, and bring up your children;
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Though your hands and time be full, yet I hope you'l find leisure to go to Heaven.
Though your hands and time be full, yet I hope You'll find leisure to go to Heaven.
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And though your business be great, yet remember still, that one thing is necessary.
And though your business be great, yet Remember still, that one thing is necessary.
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but doth he therefore give you a Patent for gross ignorance? He expects not you shall resolve all the Questions in the Schools, but doth it follow, you should not know all the Principles of your Catechism?
but does he Therefore give you a Patent for gross ignorance? He expects not you shall resolve all the Questions in the Schools, but does it follow, you should not know all the Principles of your Catechism?
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God requires not from you what he he doth from some others;God requires not from you what he he does from Some Others;
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and will less a doe make them wise for Heaven than Earth? Tell me not of your mean Birth and Education.
and will less a do make them wise for Heaven than Earth? Tell me not of your mean Birth and Education.
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than about that great Calling, that teaches to live for ever? What variety of instructions do you give your Children for Husbandry? Every day you are at it,
than about that great Calling, that Teaches to live for ever? What variety of instructions do you give your Children for Husbandry? Every day you Are At it,
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and scarce study the Principles thereof a month? Shall your brains be studied more about the sorriest Trade,
and scarce study the Principles thereof a Monn? Shall your brains be studied more about the sorriest Trade,
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must men of old be so many years, onely to learn the principles of Phylosophy, and can you commence Christian,
must men of old be so many Years, only to Learn the principles of Philosophy, and can you commence Christian,
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Can you think any man goes to Heaven in the dark, to Heaven blind? Gods children are never born blind or dumb:
Can you think any man Goes to Heaven in the dark, to Heaven blind? God's children Are never born blind or dumb:
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what besotted blindness is this? Who can have patience to hear this confident folly? but who is more bold than blind Bayard? Alas, it is ignorance that feeds his presumption.
what besotted blindness is this? Who can have patience to hear this confident folly? but who is more bold than blind Bayard? Alas, it is ignorance that feeds his presumption.
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but his Nature, to know God in Chri• …, to know his will.
but his Nature, to know God in Chri• …, to know his will.
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This is the first branch in the New Covenant, A heart to know God, Jer. 24. 7. not his Name,
This is the First branch in the New Covenant, A heart to know God, Jer. 24. 7. not his Name,
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This is the way to Eternal Life, John 17. 3. To know the onely true God, and Jesus Christ.
This is the Way to Eternal Life, John 17. 3. To know the only true God, and jesus christ.
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Gods Method is, Acts 26. 18. To turn men from darkness to light, and so from the power of Satan unto God.
God's Method is, Acts 26. 18. To turn men from darkness to Light, and so from the power of Satan unto God.
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so no new world in the soul without the light of Knowledge.
so no new world in the soul without the Light of Knowledge.
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as will let Christ into the soul, and stear it to Heaven. This is certain, that as no world was made without Light in the first place,
as will let christ into the soul, and steer it to Heaven. This is certain, that as no world was made without Light in the First place,
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That no man is excused by his birth, poverty, or dulness, from getting so much knowledge in the fundamentals of Religion,
That no man is excused by his birth, poverty, or dullness, from getting so much knowledge in the fundamentals of Religion,
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And therefore its time to seek some Cure of this temptation; And that is, 1. Be perswaded of the absolute necessity of saving Knowledge.
And Therefore its time to seek Some Cure of this temptation; And that is, 1. Be persuaded of the absolute necessity of Saving Knowledge.
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If he did but see himself in a true glass, he would abhor himself in dust and ashes.
If he did but see himself in a true glass, he would abhor himself in dust and Ashes.
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Some Divines have collected the material points of Religion into fifty two heads, for each Sabbath one;
some Divines have collected the material points of Religion into fifty two Heads, for each Sabbath one;
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now if the poorest Husbandman in the Land would fix each Lords day on one of these, (and any good Minister would set you in) and in the spare time thereof, read,
now if the Poorest Husbandman in the Land would fix each lords day on one of these, (and any good Minister would Set you in) and in the spare time thereof, read,
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and yet when they are directed to the means, they suddenly are weary, and shew thereby they did but dally.
and yet when they Are directed to the means, they suddenly Are weary, and show thereby they did but dally.
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and as he hath occasion the week following, drive in the same nail, What a blessed crop of saving knowledge would he reap when the year is expired? This is to seek knowledge as silver;
and as he hath occasion the Week following, drive in the same nail, What a blessed crop of Saving knowledge would he reap when the year is expired? This is to seek knowledge as silver;
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and it's worth more pains than this, in that there's no going to Heaven without it.
and it's worth more pains than this, in that there's no going to Heaven without it.
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If you lived in Countries where no Bibles must be read, where there be no Ministers to teach you,
If you lived in Countries where no Bibles must be read, where there be no Ministers to teach you,
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and to know Christ were criminal, there were some excuse for ignorance: but what plenty of precious Bibles have we? what store of excellent Books, Catechisms,
and to know christ were criminal, there were Some excuse for ignorance: but what plenty of precious Bibles have we? what store of excellent Books, Catechisms,
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and principles of Religion? what choice of Ministers that long to teach you? And to run through all this light into eternal darkness, what excuse can you bring? how great will be that darkness! Up therefore and be doing;
and principles of Religion? what choice of Ministers that long to teach you? And to run through all this Light into Eternal darkness, what excuse can you bring? how great will be that darkness! Up Therefore and be doing;
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let your future diligence, compensate your former negligence, lest you hear that fatal sentence, when it is too late to reverse, Isa. 27.11.
let your future diligence, compensate your former negligence, lest you hear that fatal sentence, when it is too late to reverse, Isaiah 27.11.
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This is a man of no understanding, and therefore he that made him, will not save him, This is a man of no understanding, and Therefore he that made him, will not save him,
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and he that formed him, will shew him no favour. and he that formed him, will show him no favour.
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Now God forbid that the poor harmless Husbandman should after his painfull life, be thus sentenced into a more painful state!
Now God forbid that the poor harmless Husbandman should After his painful life, be thus sentenced into a more painful state!
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that for want of outwards, he should be poor here, and for want of inwards be poor for ever.
that for want of outward, he should be poor Here, and for want of inward be poor for ever.
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that want not an Argument to d• … end the Truth, though they cannot put it in Mood and Figure; yea divers that in the Arts come not short, in the Languages exceed some, that sit in Moses seat.
that want not an Argument to d• … end the Truth, though they cannot put it in Mood and Figure; yea diverse that in the Arts come not short, in the Languages exceed Some, that fit in Moses seat.
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no, there are many, very many have better learned Christ, able with much gravity and distinctness to give an account of all material Points of Religion;
no, there Are many, very many have better learned christ, able with much gravity and distinctness to give an account of all material Points of Religion;
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But God forbid, we should charge all persons of that Calling with this evil:
But God forbid, we should charge all Persons of that Calling with this evil:
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and so it grows Affected ignorance. In this he lives, and (without Gods grace) herein he dies.
and so it grows Affected ignorance. In this he lives, and (without God's grace) herein he die.
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And the abuse of knowledge in others, and the excuse his continual labours suggest to him, do tempt him to rest in and defend his Ignorance,
And the abuse of knowledge in Others, and the excuse his continual labours suggest to him, do tempt him to rest in and defend his Ignorance,
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Why, then prevent it, while there is time: The markets yet are open, good eye-salve to be had;
Why, then prevent it, while there is time: The Markets yet Are open, good eyesalve to be had;
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his occasions many, and his time scant, whereby ordinarily he wants that necessary knowledge, that should light him to Heaven.
his occasions many, and his time scant, whereby ordinarily he Wants that necessary knowledge, that should Light him to Heaven.
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SECT. IX. IX. THe Ninth Temptation of the Husbandman is, Affected Ignorance. His Intellectuals are but obtuse, and Education did not befriend him;
SECT. IX. IX. THe Ninth Temptation of the Husbandman is, Affected Ignorance. His Intellectuals Are but obtuse, and Education did not befriend him;
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The richest pearles to be had, for a little labour.
The Richest Pearls to be had, for a little labour.
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God himself will be the Master, and who will not be proud to be his Schollar? O taste and see how good the Lord is, apply your selves to him,
God himself will be the Master, and who will not be proud to be his Scholar? O taste and see how good the Lord is, apply your selves to him,
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and he will teach you the fear of the Lord, so shall you be rid of this temptation.
and he will teach you the Fear of the Lord, so shall you be rid of this temptation.
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yea, and imagine, that he shall speed better, than the most knowing and conscionable of his Neighbours;
yea, and imagine, that he shall speed better, than the most knowing and conscionable of his Neighbours;
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That when God saith, My people perish for want of Knowledge, he should conclude, because I want knowledge, therefore I shall not perish;
That when God Says, My people perish for want of Knowledge, he should conclude, Because I want knowledge, Therefore I shall not perish;
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that any should imagine his sin should excuse him, and bring him off before God;
that any should imagine his since should excuse him, and bring him off before God;
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nor what it is to be justified, or born again. And more sad, that the Husbandman should plead for this his Ignorance;
nor what it is to be justified, or born again. And more sad, that the Husbandman should plead for this his Ignorance;
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That hope to go to Heaven, and yet know neither faith nor repentance, the undoubted way thither,
That hope to go to Heaven, and yet know neither faith nor Repentance, the undoubted Way thither,
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To expect to be saved by the Son of God, and yet think him to be the Sun in the firmament, as others have exprest;
To expect to be saved by the Son of God, and yet think him to be the Sun in the firmament, as Others have expressed;
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That professed Christians that have been brought up and taught that sacred Religion, should know so little in the faith they must be saved by.
That professed Christians that have been brought up and taught that sacred Religion, should know so little in the faith they must be saved by.
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and capable of the highest knowledge;
and capable of the highest knowledge;
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And concerning his Soul, thought it was some great bone in his body, &c. O woful story, That rational creatures who are able to give account of civil affairs with sufficient discretion,
And Concerning his Soul, Thought it was Some great bone in his body, etc. O woeful story, That rational creatures who Are able to give account of civil affairs with sufficient discretion,
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and about Christ, thought him a towardly young Youth:
and about christ, Thought him a towardly young Youth:
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if it had not an Author of credit? Of an old man on his death bed, that had heard, in all likelihood, two or three thousand Sermons in his life, that being then examin'd of his knowledge concerning God, should answer, he thought him an old man sitting in a chair:
if it had not an Author of credit? Of an old man on his death Bed, that had herd, in all likelihood, two or three thousand Sermons in his life, that being then examined of his knowledge Concerning God, should answer, he Thought him an old man sitting in a chair:
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Who could have believed the sad story, that Mr. Pemble tells us in his Sermon about Ignorance,
Who could have believed the sad story, that Mr. Pemble tells us in his Sermon about Ignorance,
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Their ambition being only to know their ground, their cattel, their market, and their seat in the Church.
Their ambition being only to know their ground, their cattle, their market, and their seat in the Church.
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it is too manifest, that ignorance prevails among that sort in all places, insomuch that an Ignorant Peasant is the common Epithet.
it is too manifest, that ignorance prevails among that sort in all places, insomuch that an Ignorant Peasant is the Common Epithet.
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for they know not the way of the Lord, nor the judgement of their God; I will get me to the great men. Alas!for they know not the Way of the Lord, nor the judgement of their God; I will get me to the great men. Alas!
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so that the Prophet J• … remy m• … ght very well conclude of them, Jer. 5. 4. Therefore I said, Surely these are poor, they a• … e foolish,
so that the Prophet J• … remy m• … ght very well conclude of them, Jer. 5. 4. Therefore I said, Surely these Are poor, they a• … e foolish,
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and then such broken m• … mories, that they can hold nothing without very much a doe;
and then such broken m• … mories, that they can hold nothing without very much a do;
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and apprehend matters (spiritual especially) with much difficulty and confusion;
and apprehend matters (spiritual especially) with much difficulty and confusion;
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and those that can, yet will not labour to find it there. Nay worse yet, for many of this Extraction and Education, are wonderful dull of capacity,
and those that can, yet will not labour to find it there. Nay Worse yet, for many of this Extraction and Education, Are wondered dull of capacity,
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Ah! that ever Heaven, the gate of heaven should be in a Bible, and a reasonable creature, a Christian should not read it;
Ah! that ever Heaven, the gate of heaven should be in a bible, and a reasonable creature, a Christian should not read it;
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nor read one verse therein, though the reading and ruminating of it might be as much worth, as Heaven to them.
nor read one verse therein, though the reading and ruminating of it might be as much worth, as Heaven to them.
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nay worse, many of them cannot read a word; they can see no more in a Bible, than in a stone;
nay Worse, many of them cannot read a word; they can see no more in a bible, than in a stone;
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their Children cry, their Business cryes, their Creditour cryes, and hard it is to read a leaf without many avocations and distractions:
their Children cry, their Business cries, their Creditor cries, and hard it is to read a leaf without many avocations and distractions:
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No, the Epidemical disease of Husbandmen is ignorance, affected ignorance. Many of them want time to read or think of spiritual matters;
No, the Epidemical disease of Husbandmen is ignorance, affected ignorance. Many of them want time to read or think of spiritual matters;
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and by degrees they will find that the most they know, is the least part of what they are ignorant of.
and by Degrees they will find that the most they know, is the least part of what they Are ignorant of.
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Experience of their own infirmities, together with further knowledge, will cure them of this swelling, these Rickets in the head;
Experience of their own infirmities, together with further knowledge, will cure them of this swelling, these Rickets in the head;
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or that they knew more, that would make them more humble. But I hope, the number of these are but few.
or that they knew more, that would make them more humble. But I hope, the number of these Are but few.
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of whom it were to be wisht, that either they knew less, that would make them less elevated,
of whom it were to be wished, that either they knew less, that would make them less elevated,
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and yet will not endeavour it. Alas, they speak as they think, but a deceived heart turns them aside:
and yet will not endeavour it. Alas, they speak as they think, but a deceived heart turns them aside:
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who yet might with half the pains, which they would bestow to get one of them, learn to read sufficiently,
who yet might with half the pains, which they would bestow to get one of them, Learn to read sufficiently,
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I cannot chuse but wonder to hear illiterate men sometimes, O, I would give all the Cattel I have, that I could but read;
I cannot choose but wonder to hear illiterate men sometime, Oh, I would give all the Cattle I have, that I could but read;
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pains must be taken or no good done:
pains must be taken or no good done:
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] If thou seekest her as silver, and searchest for her as for hid treasure, [ if thou usest all good means, readest in every book, makest out to any good Minister or Christian that can help thee ] then shalt thou find the knowledge of God;
] If thou Seekest her as silver, and searchest for her as for hid treasure, [ if thou usest all good means, Readest in every book, Makest out to any good Minister or Christian that can help thee ] then shalt thou find the knowledge of God;
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and liftest np thy voice for understanding, [ Earnestly and continually pray for it; if it be not worth asking, it is worth nothing.and liftest np thy voice for understanding, [ Earnestly and continually pray for it; if it be not worth asking, it is worth nothing.
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as Schollars upon their Books, or Tradesmen on their Trades ] yea, if thou cryest after knowledge,
as Scholars upon their Books, or Tradesmen on their Trades ] yea, if thou Christ After knowledge,
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2. Be resolved in the means of procuring saving knowledge, Prov. 2.2, 3. If thou incline thine ear unto wisdome, [ diligently hear the instructions of the wise ] and apply thy heart unto understanding, [ set thy heart upon it,
2. Be resolved in the means of procuring Saving knowledge, Curae 2.2, 3. If thou incline thine ear unto Wisdom, [ diligently hear the instructions of the wise ] and apply thy heart unto understanding, [ Set thy heart upon it,
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Urge then no more others abuse of knowlege, but seeing it is necessary, do thou obtain it, and use it better.
Urge then no more Others abuse of knowledge, but seeing it is necessary, do thou obtain it, and use it better.
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he is proud of his fine clothes, and therefore I'le go in rags.
he is proud of his fine clothes, and Therefore I'll go in rags.
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and that think they could discharge that Function better than he, and these are to be rankt among the most intollerable sort of that Calling;
and that think they could discharge that Function better than he, and these Are to be ranked among the most intolerable sort of that Calling;
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that they rather come to the Ordinance to judge their Minister, than to be judged by the Word of God:
that they rather come to the Ordinance to judge their Minister, than to be judged by the Word of God:
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and for want of wisdome and humility grow giddy and conceited;
and for want of Wisdom and humility grow giddy and conceited;
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And some too there are, that know too much, I mean that have got more notions into their head than they can rule,
And Some too there Are, that know too much, I mean that have god more notions into their head than they can Rule,
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even so, you will hear some ignorant men express themselves; I would I had given all I am worth for that knowledge which such have;
even so, you will hear Some ignorant men express themselves; I would I had given all I am worth for that knowledge which such have;
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if you break a bone, or be sick, will have time to seek help. Are ye too busie to go to Heaven? God forbid. What though you are poor!
if you break a bone, or be sick, will have time to seek help. are you too busy to go to Heaven? God forbid. What though you Are poor!
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Are not many poor men rich in knowledge? Must not poor men go to Heaven? and can they come thither hood-wink't? Though thou art but an Husbandman,
are not many poor men rich in knowledge? Must not poor men go to Heaven? and can they come thither hoodwinked? Though thou art but an Husbandman,
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yet thou must be a Christian;
yet thou must be a Christian;
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and to be a Christian without knowledge of the Scripture, is like being a Philosopher without learning.
and to be a Christian without knowledge of the Scripture, is like being a Philosopher without learning.
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Though thy Understanding be dull, yet when the Holy Ghost is the School-Master, it is possible to learn.
Though thy Understanding be dull, yet when the Holy Ghost is the School-Master, it is possible to Learn.
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If no man learn any thing that he is dull at first about, how few would have skill in any thing.
If no man Learn any thing that he is dull At First about, how few would have skill in any thing.
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The first line in the Horn-book is the hardest; the further you learn, the easier: Prayer and Diligence will make it easie.
The First line in the Hornbook is the Hardest; the further you Learn, the Easier: Prayer and Diligence will make it easy.
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And the Husbandman's God doth instruct him to discretion, and doth teach him, Isa. 28.26. He that teacheth you to know the properties of the Earth, will teach you also the passage to Heaven.
And the Husbandman's God does instruct him to discretion, and does teach him, Isaiah 28.26. He that Teaches you to know the properties of the Earth, will teach you also the passage to Heaven.
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He that teacheth you to Plow, when you endeavour it, will teach you to Pray, when you endeavour that.
He that Teaches you to Blow, when you endeavour it, will teach you to Pray, when you endeavour that.
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And therefore review them, study them, practise them.
And Therefore review them, study them, practise them.
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I beseech you remember, that we preach not to be applauded, but to be obeyed; and the hearing of these things without doing of them, will make you compleatly miserable.
I beseech you Remember, that we preach not to be applauded, but to be obeyed; and the hearing of these things without doing of them, will make you completely miserable.
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As breaking Rules turn'd the first Husbandman out of Paradise, so keeping Rules would bring you into Paradise again.
As breaking Rules turned the First Husbandman out of Paradise, so keeping Rules would bring you into Paradise again.
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O that Parents would tell these to their Children, and in-still them as you do the Rules of your Husbandry.
O that Parents would tell these to their Children, and instill them as you do the Rules of your Husbandry.
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O that you would fall to practise, else I lose my labour, and you lose your comforts.
O that you would fallen to practise, Else I loose my labour, and you loose your comforts.
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It may be your ease to sleight them, but it will be your safety to observe them.
It may be your ease to sleight them, but it will be your safety to observe them.
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and when it is done, long for another Sabbath. And now you have the Rules, see you be ruled by them.
and when it is done, long for Another Sabbath. And now you have the Rules, see you be ruled by them.
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And in short, he that loves not, uses not secret prayer, yea and meditation, and self-examination, shall never be rewarded openly.
And in short, he that loves not, uses not secret prayer, yea and meditation, and self-examination, shall never be rewarded openly.
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Foot-steps also of the use thereof, in the Morning are, Psal. 5.3. And in the Evening, Psal. 141.2. 2. An Houshold Rent also daily must be paid;
Footsteps also of the use thereof, in the Morning Are, Psalm 5.3. And in the Evening, Psalm 141.2. 2. an Household Rend also daily must be paid;
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I mean a sacrifice in and with your family; for it is not enough you pray for them, but you must pray with them: So Josh. 24.15. I and my house will serve the Lord.
I mean a sacrifice in and with your family; for it is not enough you pray for them, but you must pray with them: So Josh. 24.15. I and my house will serve the Lord.
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For the clearing in some measure, and setling this family worship, too much neglected in the Husbandmans house, let these Propositions be laid down:
For the clearing in Some measure, and settling this family worship, too much neglected in the Husbandman's house, let these Propositions be laid down:
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1. God is not only to be worshipped on the Lords day, but every day. This is not only typified, but proved, Exod. 29.38. Two Lambs of the first year, day by day continually.
1. God is not only to be worshipped on the lords day, but every day. This is not only typified, but proved, Exod 29.38. Two Lambs of the First year, day by day continually.
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Wherein, though the offering was ceremonial, yet the time was moral, there being as much reason for the Christians offering every day, as for the Jews.
Wherein, though the offering was ceremonial, yet the time was moral, there being as much reason for the Christians offering every day, as for the jews.
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And as works of necessity have room in Gods day, so Prayers and Duties of necessitie may command room in our dayes, especially seeing we have daily wants, sins,
And as works of necessity have room in God's day, so Prayers and Duties of necessity may command room in our days, especially seeing we have daily Wants, Sins,
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and mercies, and cannot tell what a day may bring forth.
and Mercies, and cannot tell what a day may bring forth.
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2. God is not only to be worshipped alone in a family, but joyntly and together. For every Christian family should be a little Church; like that, Rom. 16.5.
2. God is not only to be worshipped alone in a family, but jointly and together. For every Christian family should be a little Church; like that, Rom. 16.5.
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Now it's not enough, that the members of the Church worship God alone, but it ought to be done together, The same reason holds in a family;
Now it's not enough, that the members of the Church worship God alone, but it ought to be done together, The same reason holds in a family;
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namely, for mutual Edification, that the stronger may help the weaker, and that all may worship without fail.
namely, for mutual Edification, that the Stronger may help the Weaker, and that all may worship without fail.
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It is also much for the Honour ofGod, that many joyn in his service. And the very tenour of that pattern of Prayer, Mat. 6.11. runs plural, Our Father, which art in Heaven.
It is also much for the Honour ofGod, that many join in his service. And the very tenor of that pattern of Prayer, Mathew 6.11. runs plural, Our Father, which art in Heaven.
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And proves beside, that daily prayer ought to be used by divers together, Give us this day our daily bread.
And Proves beside, that daily prayer ought to be used by diverse together, Give us this day our daily bred.
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3. The fittest time for family worship, is, Morning and Evening. This time of worshiping in general, the light of Nature it self dictates.
3. The Fittest time for family worship, is, Morning and Evening. This time of worshipping in general, the Light of Nature it self dictates.
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The morning and evening being such signal periods of time, as do in their own Nature intimate to man religious duty then to be done.
The morning and evening being such signal periods of time, as do in their own Nature intimate to man religious duty then to be done.
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Prayer being the Key to unlock the Blessings of the Day, and to lock up the Dangers of the Night; for alas we walk upon barrels of Gun-powder in the Day, our snares are so many; and we lie in the shaddow of death at Night, our dangers are so great.Prayer being the Key to unlock the Blessings of the Day, and to lock up the Dangers of the Night; for alas we walk upon barrels of Gunpowder in the Day, our snares Are so many; and we lie in the shadow of death At Night, our dangers Are so great.
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Also at those times, we have most opportunity for such work, and therefore when the Lord orders Parents to teach their Children, Deut. 6.6. he times it thus, When you lie down, and when you rise up. And the Scripture also makes it manifest, Exod. 29.39. Also Numb. 28.4. The one Lamb shalt thou offer in the Morning, and the other Lamb at Evening.
Also At those times, we have most opportunity for such work, and Therefore when the Lord order Parents to teach their Children, Deuteronomy 6.6. he times it thus, When you lie down, and when you rise up. And the Scripture also makes it manifest, Exod 29.39. Also Numb. 28.4. The one Lamb shalt thou offer in the Morning, and the other Lamb At Evening.
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And thus the Tribes, Acts 26.7. are said to serve God instantly night and day, that is, evening and morning.
And thus the Tribes, Acts 26.7. Are said to serve God instantly night and day, that is, evening and morning.
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By which, things soberly considered, together with the practise of Gods people, as a Commentary thereupon, you may evidently see, That to worship God in your families morning and evening is the will of God;
By which, things soberly considered, together with the practice of God's people, as a Commentary thereupon, you may evidently see, That to worship God in your families morning and evening is the will of God;
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it is your duty, nay it is your priviledge. And now to return to the Husbandman:
it is your duty, nay it is your privilege. And now to return to the Husbandman:
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This being his Duty, no excuse can clear him, no plea can excuse him from paying this chief rent to the most High.
This being his Duty, no excuse can clear him, no plea can excuse him from paying this chief rend to the most High.
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His inability and ignorance in prayer cannot help him; for one sin can be no excuse for another.
His inability and ignorance in prayer cannot help him; for one since can be no excuse for Another.
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Besides, there are Helpes for the weak, till strength come.
Beside, there Are Helps for the weak, till strength come.
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And above all, the Holy Ghost is a very present Help, to all that ask him;
And above all, the Holy Ghost is a very present Help, to all that ask him;
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and a sence of sin & danger will soon untie your tongues, and make you, if not eloquent, yet effectual in your prayers.
and a sense of since & danger will soon untie your tongues, and make you, if not eloquent, yet effectual in your Prayers.
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Want of time, or abundance of business, can be no excuse; for a man must have time to eat, and sleep, and pray, whatever business stay.
Want of time, or abundance of business, can be no excuse; for a man must have time to eat, and sleep, and pray, whatever business stay.
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If any thing fall out, that will not let you stay to eat, in that case perhaps you may omit your prayer;
If any thing fallen out, that will not let you stay to eat, in that case perhaps you may omit your prayer;
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provided you pray as well as feed the heartier next time, and are truly sorry for your disappointment.
provided you pray as well as feed the heartier next time, and Are truly sorry for your disappointment.
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And you must believe, or else you have not a faith to save you, that God can and will make you amends for all the time is spent about your souls; see Mat. 22.25. and tremble for your neglects.
And you must believe, or Else you have not a faith to save you, that God can and will make you amends for all the time is spent about your Souls; see Mathew 22.25. and tremble for your neglects.
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The backwardness of your relations and families will be no excuse. For Abraham did, and every Child of Abraham must, command their Children and their houshold,
The backwardness of your relations and families will be no excuse. For Abraham did, and every Child of Abraham must, command their Children and their household,
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and they shall keep the way of the Lord, Gen. 18.19.and they shall keep the Way of the Lord, Gen. 18.19.
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lest God observing you can command, and keep them to their work, but cannot command them to Prayer, see through your hypocrisie,
lest God observing you can command, and keep them to their work, but cannot command them to Prayer, see through your hypocrisy,
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and pour out that dreadful curse upon you, [ from which the Lord bless the poor Husbandmans house! ] Jer. 10.25. Pour out thy fury upon the Heathen, and upon the families that call not on thy name.
and pour out that dreadful curse upon you, [ from which the Lord bless the poor Husbandman's house! ] Jer. 10.25. Pour out thy fury upon the Heathen, and upon the families that call not on thy name.
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Set immediately therefore on your duty, with sorrow for your former neglects, and a setled resolution for the time to come,
Set immediately Therefore on your duty, with sorrow for your former neglects, and a settled resolution for the time to come,
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and be assured that God will meet and bless you as he hath promised, and what you take in hand shall prosper.
and be assured that God will meet and bless you as he hath promised, and what you take in hand shall prosper.
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Our work on earth is done best, when our work in heaven is done first.
Our work on earth is done best, when our work in heaven is done First.
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The Philosopher could say, he had rather neglect his means, than his mind, and his farm, than his soul.
The Philosopher could say, he had rather neglect his means, than his mind, and his farm, than his soul.
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And remember good Job, though his charge and business was far greater than yours, yet Job 1.5. was constant in his religious duties; Thus did Job continually.
And Remember good Job, though his charge and business was Far greater than yours, yet Job 1.5. was constant in his religious duties; Thus did Job continually.
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3. And then for the Sabbath. Remember it before it comes, to pant after it, and prepare for it.
3. And then for the Sabbath. remember it before it comes, to pant After it, and prepare for it.
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Dismiss your business a little sooner, the day before, and discharge the very thoughts thereof till the Sabbath be past.
Dismiss your business a little sooner, the day before, and discharge the very thoughts thereof till the Sabbath be passed.
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Let not the love of one sin enter with you into that holy ground, but wash your hands in innocency, and so compass the Altars of God.
Let not the love of one since enter with you into that holy ground, but wash your hands in innocency, and so compass the Altars of God.
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And bless the Lord, good Husbandman, with all thy soul, That God hath given thee so merciful a release from the labours of thy body,
And bless the Lord, good Husbandman, with all thy soul, That God hath given thee so merciful a release from the labours of thy body,
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and withal blest thee with a harvest day for thy soul.
and withal blessed thee with a harvest day for thy soul.
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And in thankfulness to God, in love to Jesus Christ, and in care of thy poor soul, rise up betime,
And in thankfulness to God, in love to jesus christ, and in care of thy poor soul, rise up betime,
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and work hard for eternal life.
and work hard for Eternal life.
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Let no business of the world be done that day, which might have been done before,
Let no business of the world be done that day, which might have been done before,
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or may be done after without plain prejudice.
or may be done After without plain prejudice.
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Command thy family from vaine stragling, or foolish sports, and let them spend that day in Gods house, and in thy own.
Command thy family from vain straggling, or foolish sports, and let them spend that day in God's house, and in thy own.
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Examine them of the state of their souls, of their proficiency that day, and seriously catechize the younger sort in the Principles of Religion.
Examine them of the state of their Souls, of their proficiency that day, and seriously catechise the younger sort in the Principles of Religion.
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Be resolute against worldly discourse with your Neighbours, and with a Christian dexterity carry the stream thereof the other way.
Be resolute against worldly discourse with your Neighbours, and with a Christian dexterity carry the stream thereof the other Way.
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Lose not a minute of that precious time, make it as long a day as any of the rest,
Loose not a minute of that precious time, make it as long a day as any of the rest,
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SECT. IX. IX. THe Ninth Rule for the Husbandman in his Calling, is, Pay your Great Land-lord his Rent.
SECT. IX. IX. THe Ninth Rule for the Husbandman in his Calling, is, Pay your Great Landlord his Rend.
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The Lord of Heaven and Earth is Lord of the Soil, and Lord of the Soul also,
The Lord of Heaven and Earth is Lord of the Soil, and Lord of the Soul also,
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and a Chief belongs to him. This is that great Housholder, Mat. 21.33. that planted a Vineyard, and hedged it about, and let it out to Husbandmen, and went into a far Country.
and a Chief belongs to him. This is that great Householder, Mathew 21.33. that planted a Vineyard, and hedged it about, and let it out to Husbandmen, and went into a Far Country.
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And he hath charged a Rent over and beside your earthly Land-lords upon your estate,
And he hath charged a Rend over and beside your earthly Landlords upon your estate,
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and it concerns you to enquire what it is, what Arrears there are, and what course to take for the constant discharge thereof;
and it concerns you to inquire what it is, what Arrears there Are, and what course to take for the constant discharge thereof;
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least the Lord turn you out of doors:
lest the Lord turn you out of doors:
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Your petty Land-lord can but turn you into the wide World, but your Chief Land-lord can turn you out into Hell. The former indeed may imprison you,
Your Petty Landlord can but turn you into the wide World, but your Chief Landlord can turn you out into Hell. The former indeed may imprison you,
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but the latter can damn you: Alas! how little have you thought of this? one Year returns after another;
but the latter can damn you: Alas! how little have you Thought of this? one Year returns After Another;
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your Earthlie Land-lord calls for Rent, and you make hard shift to pay him: but your Heavenly Land-lord calls, and calls again, and no Rent is paid to him:
your Earthly Landlord calls for Rend, and you make hard shift to pay him: but your Heavenly Landlord calls, and calls again, and no Rend is paid to him:
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What will ye do in the end thereof?
What will you do in the end thereof?
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Pray consider, though you hold your Land of man, yet you hold your Life of God:
Pray Consider, though you hold your Land of man, yet you hold your Life of God:
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though you have your house of some Great man, yet you have the body and soul that inhabits it, of the Great God;
though you have your house of Some Great man, yet you have the body and soul that inhabits it, of the Great God;
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you have your health of God, your strength of God; You hold the Gospel by a tenure in Capite of God, through Jesus Christ:
you have your health of God, your strength of God; You hold the Gospel by a tenure in Capite of God, through jesus christ:
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now what Rent do you pay unto him? flinch not, nor start away, but say, what Rent have you ever paid unto God? Must every one have their due but God? canst thou please him only with fair words,
now what Rend do you pay unto him? flinch not, nor start away, but say, what Rend have you ever paid unto God? Must every one have their endue but God? Canst thou please him only with fair words,
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or content him with naked promises? Can you pay unto men their Pounds, and cannot you pay unto God his Pepper-corn? what? deny your Maker his pepper-corn? why, what is this pepper-corn? I answer; It's contained in one verse, Psal. 50. last.
or content him with naked promises? Can you pay unto men their Pounds, and cannot you pay unto God his Peppercorn? what? deny your Maker his peppercorn? why, what is this peppercorn? I answer; It's contained in one verse, Psalm 50. last.
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He that offereth praise, glorifieth me, and he that ordereth his conversation aright, to him will I shew the Salvation of God. He that Offereth praise, Glorifieth me, and he that Ordereth his Conversation aright, to him will I show the Salvation of God.
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Your Rent then consists in Holy Worship, and Holy Walking. When you sit down to meal and rise;
Your Rend then consists in Holy Worship, and Holy Walking. When you fit down to meal and rise;
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my Rent, says God. Be sure he have cordial praises, that you adore him in your hearts;
my Rend, Says God. Be sure he have cordial praises, that you adore him in your hearts;
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See your tongue be the faithful Messenger of your very heart:
See your tongue be the faithful Messenger of your very heart:
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so when you lie down and rise up, when you go out and come in again;
so when you lie down and rise up, when you go out and come in again;
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in all thy wayes acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy steps:
in all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall Direct thy steps:
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but this is not all your Rent, you live by him, you must live for him,
but this is not all your Rend, you live by him, you must live for him,
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if you ever mean to live with him. Go to then, speak, and act for God to the utmost of your Capacitie.
if you ever mean to live with him. Go to then, speak, and act for God to the utmost of your Capacity.
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The little you can do for God, do it with all your might;
The little you can do for God, do it with all your might;
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If God will take his rent in thoughts, in words, and in deeds, that cost you nothing, O grudge it not, delay it not.
If God will take his rend in thoughts, in words, and in Deeds, that cost you nothing, Oh grudge it not, Delay it not.
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Cry out, Lord, I am a poor man, but here is my Rent at my day.
Cry out, Lord, I am a poor man, but Here is my Rend At my day.
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Well done good and faithful Servant, Thou hast been faithful in a little, I will make thee Ruler over much. Well done good and faithful Servant, Thou hast been faithful in a little, I will make thee Ruler over much.
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Whereas if Gods Rent be neglected, he will either strain upon thee here, by some severe cross or other,
Whereas if God's Rend be neglected, he will either strain upon thee Here, by Some severe cross or other,
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or take out all his Arrears in Hell, Where the worm dieth not, and where the fire is not quenched.
or take out all his Arrears in Hell, Where the worm Dieth not, and where the fire is not quenched.
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Keep up therefore your daily sacrifices unto God, both alone and with your family, and there alwayes offer an upright, humble and holy heart:
Keep up Therefore your daily Sacrifices unto God, both alone and with your family, and there always offer an upright, humble and holy heart:
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praises and prayers from thence will be prevalent with the Lord:
praises and Prayers from thence will be prevalent with the Lord:
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I say, both alone, and with your family, and especially on the Sabbath. About each of which, it will be necessary to enlarge a little.
I say, both alone, and with your family, and especially on the Sabbath. About each of which, it will be necessary to enlarge a little.
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1. Some Rent you have to pay alone; for this, the Scripture is as clear as can be, Mat. 6.6. When thou prayest, enter into thy closet;
1. some Rend you have to pay alone; for this, the Scripture is as clear as can be, Mathew 6.6. When thou Prayest, enter into thy closet;
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and when thou hast shut the door, pray to thy Father which is in secret, and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly. and when thou hast shut the door, pray to thy Father which is in secret, and thy Father which sees in secret shall reward thee openly.
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And to this agrees the practise of Jesus Christ, and of the Saints in Scripture; witness, Gen. 32.24. Nehem. 1.4. Dan. 9.3. Mark 1.35.
And to this agrees the practice of jesus christ, and of the Saints in Scripture; witness, Gen. 32.24. Nehemiah 1.4. Dan. 9.3. Mark 1.35.
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And Reason it self perswades, seeing that each of you have secret sins, secret wants, and secret affairs with God, which require private converse between God and your Souls.
And Reason it self persuades, seeing that each of you have secret Sins, secret Wants, and secret affairs with God, which require private converse between God and your Souls.
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I do not resolve, that this Duty is indispensable twice a day, but I assert, that the neglect of it,
I do not resolve, that this Duty is indispensable twice a day, but I assert, that the neglect of it,
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when opportunitie may be gotten, argues a prophane spirit; and the conscionable practise thereof is a great argument of sinceritie:
when opportunity may be got, argues a profane Spirit; and the conscionable practise thereof is a great argument of sincerity:
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