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THE REDEMPTION OF TIME. Ephes. 5.16. Redeem the Time, because the dayes are evil.
THE REDEMPTION OF TIME. Ephesians 5.16. redeem the Time, Because the days Are evil.
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WHilest I bethought my self of a portion of holy Writ to treat upon, that might hold some agreement with the present season;
Whilst I bethought my self of a portion of holy Writ to Treat upon, that might hold Some agreement with the present season;
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this short sentence offered it self unto my mind.
this short sentence offered it self unto my mind.
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At the first I rejected it as impertinent, but after a second and more serious view, methought it was the most fit Scripture that I could make choice of, on this occasion:
At the First I rejected it as impertinent, but After a second and more serious view, methought it was the most fit Scripture that I could make choice of, on this occasion:
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for howbeit it hath pleased the common sort of men, to stile these festival dayes with the name of good times;
for howbeit it hath pleased the Common sort of men, to style these festival days with the name of good times;
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yet by reason of the gross abusage, to which the corruption of men hath made them subject, they may very well receive an alteration of their title,
yet by reason of the gross abusage, to which the corruption of men hath made them Subject, they may very well receive an alteration of their title,
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and in a quite contrary phrase, be termed evil dayes; yea, and that in the highest degree of all, the worst of dayes.
and in a quite contrary phrase, be termed evil days; yea, and that in the highest degree of all, the worst of days.
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Now in this time wherein time is so lavishly misspent, I hope it cannot seem unconvenient,
Now in this time wherein time is so lavishly misspent, I hope it cannot seem unconvenient,
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or untimely, to give a brief exhortation concerning the right use of Time. These words which I have read, lead us into that path:
or untimely, to give a brief exhortation Concerning the right use of Time. These words which I have read, led us into that path:
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being part of an exhortation begun in the former verse. There in general he had exhorted them to be most strictly carefull of their wayes,
being partly of an exhortation begun in the former verse. There in general he had exhorted them to be most strictly careful of their ways,
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and to direct their course of life in such respective sort, as they might deserve the name of wise, not unwise men:
and to Direct their course of life in such respective sort, as they might deserve the name of wise, not unwise men:
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commending herein unto them and us, that very strictness and preciseness, wherewith the world hath now long since pickt a quarrel and fallen out.
commending herein unto them and us, that very strictness and preciseness, wherewith the world hath now long since picked a quarrel and fallen out.
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And because this was but a general rule, he seconds it with some particulars, by which we may be led on to the like instances in other matters.
And Because this was but a general Rule, he seconds it with Some particulars, by which we may be led on to the like instances in other matters.
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The first of these specials is placed in the well disposing o• Time, in this verse:
The First of these specials is placed in the well disposing o• Time, in this verse:
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Where having set down the duty of Christians in this behalf, he backs it with a reason;
Where having Set down the duty of Christians in this behalf, he backs it with a reason;
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which in it self and to a spiritual understanding, is most sound and firm;
which in it self and to a spiritual understanding, is most found and firm;
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but to the carnal judgement of a carnal man, is void of all soundness and reason.
but to the carnal judgement of a carnal man, is void of all soundness and reason.
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The duty is, to buy out the Time, to traffique with it, as men do with wares;
The duty is, to buy out the Time, to traffic with it, as men do with wares;
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and when it is in other mens hands (as I may say) to give something (yea, any thing) that we may get it into our own hands for good uses.
and when it is in other men's hands (as I may say) to give something (yea, any thing) that we may get it into our own hands for good uses.
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He means, that we should use our greatest care and diligence (even that which we would employ in matters most nearly concerning us) to win all the time we possibly can,
He means, that we should use our greatest care and diligence (even that which we would employ in matters most nearly Concerning us) to win all the time we possibly can,
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for the duties of Religion and Godliness.
for the duties of Religion and Godliness.
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His argument to confirm this exhortation, is taken from the contrary, (if we look on it with a carnal eye, it will seem inconsequent, halting,
His argument to confirm this exhortation, is taken from the contrary, (if we look on it with a carnal eye, it will seem inconsequent, halting,
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and not able to bear up the Conclusion) it is, because the days are evil:
and not able to bear up the Conclusion) it is, Because the days Are evil:
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that is, the customs and manners of the greatest part of men that live, are wicked and lewd.
that is, the customs and manners of the greatest part of men that live, Are wicked and lewd.
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Now because the number and rout of the world is so strongly bent to all manner of ungodliness,
Now Because the number and rout of the world is so strongly bent to all manner of ungodliness,
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as that they have even tainted the time itself, and corrupted the very dayes;
as that they have even tainted the time itself, and corrupted the very days;
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the Apostle would therefore have the Ephesians, and all other Christians so much the more industrious, to take all seasons and occasions for the bettering of themselves.
the Apostle would Therefore have the Ephesians, and all other Christians so much the more Industria, to take all seasons and occasions for the bettering of themselves.
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Because other men are naught, and stark naught, therefore ought faithful Christians to be good,
Because other men Are nought, and stark nought, Therefore ought faithful Christians to be good,
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and very good, and to turn all opportunities to this end and use, that they may be furtherances to make them good.
and very good, and to turn all opportunities to this end and use, that they may be furtherances to make them good.
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The world would have framed a more crooked conclusion from this ground, and have said,
The world would have framed a more crooked conclusion from this ground, and have said,
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Because men are so generally and extremely bad, (for that is noted in saying, the days are evil ) we must therefore needs strain courtesie a little,
Because men Are so generally and extremely bad, (for that is noted in saying, the days Are evil) we must Therefore needs strain courtesy a little,
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and not be too strict, lest we should be over much different from other men, and incur the by-name of Singularists.
and not be too strict, lest we should be over much different from other men, and incur the byname of Singularists.
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But the Apostle telleth us, that because the waves of men are excessively disordered, and full of naughtiness, we should bestow so much the more pains, that we might not be carried down the violent stream and deluge o• unsanctified living;
But the Apostle Telleth us, that Because the waves of men Are excessively disordered, and full of naughtiness, we should bestow so much the more pains, that we might not be carried down the violent stream and deluge o• unsanctified living;
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and unto this intent should earnestly watch, and diligently take all good occasions of getting and doing good.
and unto this intent should earnestly watch, and diligently take all good occasions of getting and doing good.
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You see in part the meaning of this short sentence, which containeth a few words indeed,
You see in part the meaning of this short sentence, which Containeth a few words indeed,
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but is stuft full of worthy matter, which (according as my weakness can attain) I shall strive to spread before your eyes, unfolding it in such manner,
but is stuffed full of worthy matter, which (according as my weakness can attain) I shall strive to spread before your eyes, unfolding it in such manner,
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as that you may perceive the things, that lay therein closely wrapped up before.
as that you may perceive the things, that lay therein closely wrapped up before.
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Doct. The point which the words offer to our consideration at the first sight, is this, That all Christians ought to be very good husbands for their time.Doct. The point which the words offer to our consideration At the First sighed, is this, That all Christians ought to be very good Husbands for their time.
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Good hours and opportunities are merchandize of the highest rate & price:
Good hours and opportunities Are merchandise of the highest rate & price:
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and whosoever will have his soul thrive, must not suffer any of these bargains of Time to pass him,
and whosoever will have his soul thrive, must not suffer any of these bargains of Time to pass him,
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but must buy up, and buy out all the minutes thereof.
but must buy up, and buy out all the minutes thereof.
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No man of trade can be more careful to chaffer, and deal in the most gainful things that pertain to his occupation,
No man of trade can be more careful to chaffer, and deal in the most gainful things that pertain to his occupation,
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than we should be to deal in this ware of Time, wherein every Christian is, or should be a well taught and practised dealer.
than we should be to deal in this ware of Time, wherein every Christian is, or should be a well taught and practised dealer.
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As such kind of men (if they can either make mony themselves, or borrow it of their friends, yea;
As such kind of men (if they can either make money themselves, or borrow it of their Friends, yea;
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or else (such is the greediness of men) (take it up of the Usurer) will not let slip any commodity wherein they have skill,
or Else (such is the greediness of men) (take it up of the Usurer) will not let slip any commodity wherein they have skill,
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and are perswaded that it will bring in large profit within a short time of return:
and Are persuaded that it will bring in large profit within a short time of return:
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so should every good man use all diligence (for diligence is in stead of mony here,
so should every good man use all diligence (for diligence is in stead of money Here,
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and care in stead of coin) to gain every day, every hour, and every minute, (so much as may be possible) from all unprofitable actions,
and care in stead of coin) to gain every day, every hour, and every minute, (so much as may be possible) from all unprofitable actions,
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and overworldly affairs, to bestow the same on the duties of Religion and godliness.
and overworldly affairs, to bestow the same on the duties of Religion and godliness.
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This being such a parcel of ware, as if it be wisely bestowed, when it is heedfully gotten, will come i• again with both hands full of profit for recompence of ones pains taken i• that behalf.
This being such a parcel of ware, as if it be wisely bestowed, when it is heedfully got, will come i• again with both hands full of profit for recompense of ones pains taken i• that behalf.
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This self-same exhorta•tion, this same Apostle delivers in s• many words unto the Colossians, whe• he saith, Walk wisely towards them that are without,
This selfsame exhorta•tion, this same Apostle delivers in s• many words unto the colossians, whe• he Says, Walk wisely towards them that Are without,
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and redeem the time ▪ Col. 2, 5. See how Paul, an old beaten and experienced dealer in these matters for the soul, doth neither forget nor neglect to teach his apprentices (as I may call them) the very secrets and mysteries of the trade of good living, whereof this is one,and Redeem the time ▪ Col. 2, 5. See how Paul, an old beaten and experienced dealer in these matters for the soul, does neither forget nor neglect to teach his apprentices (as I may call them) the very secrets and Mysteres of the trade of good living, whereof this is one,
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even the thrifty laying out and getting in of time:
even the thrifty laying out and getting in of time:
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which being repeated to the Colossians, (as well as delivered to these Ephesians ) comes with a double charge upon our minds, to make us heedful in these bargains.
which being repeated to the colossians, (as well as Delivered to these Ephesians) comes with a double charge upon our minds, to make us heedful in these bargains.
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And that excellent petition of Moses (the man of God) doth mean nothing else but this,
And that excellent petition of Moses (the man of God) does mean nothing Else but this,
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when in other words he saith, Teach me so to number my days, that I •ay apply my heart to wisdom, Ps. 90. •2.
when in other words he Says, Teach me so to number my days, that I •ay apply my heart to Wisdom, Ps. 90. •2.
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For he means, that God would enable him with grace, so seriously to consider of the shortness of this life,
For he means, that God would enable him with grace, so seriously to Consider of the shortness of this life,
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and the transitoriness of this present world;
and the transitoriness of this present world;
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as that he might take all occasions, and use all means to bend his heart to the seeking and obtaining of the true knowledge of God and himself,
as that he might take all occasions, and use all means to bend his heart to the seeking and obtaining of the true knowledge of God and himself,
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and so the true fear of God, which is the beginning of wisdom.
and so the true Fear of God, which is the beginning of Wisdom.
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And the want of this husbandry Christ doth mournfully lament in the City of Ierusalem, setting out unto us also the grievous and dismal effects and consequents of this heedlesness, in regard of taking time, and using the fit opportunity:
And the want of this Husbandry christ does mournfully lament in the city of Ierusalem, setting out unto us also the grievous and dismal effects and consequents of this heedlessness, in regard of taking time, and using the fit opportunity:
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O (saith he) if thou hadst even known, at the least in this thy day, those things that pertain unto thy peace! Oh (Says he) if thou Hadst even known, At the least in this thy day, those things that pertain unto thy peace!
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but now are they hid from thine eyes, &c. Luke 9.42.but now Are they hid from thine eyes, etc. Luke 9.42.
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as if he had said, Hitherto thou hast had the means to learn what made for thy good,
as if he had said, Hitherto thou hast had the means to Learn what made for thy good,
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and what might have prevented thy ruine;
and what might have prevented thy ruin;
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and if thou hadst but even at this last hour marked and considered them, thou mightest have escaped these fearful judgements:
and if thou Hadst but even At this last hour marked and considered them, thou Mightest have escaped these fearful Judgments:
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but now that thou hast been all this while wanting to God, he will hereafter be wanting to thee;
but now that thou hast been all this while wanting to God, he will hereafter be wanting to thee;
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thou shalt never have any true knowledge of these things, nor ever avoid these miserable calamities.
thou shalt never have any true knowledge of these things, nor ever avoid these miserable calamities.
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Because they did not use time, whilst time did serve, to repent and turn to God,
Because they did not use time, while time did serve, to Repent and turn to God,
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therefore after, it was too late, God would not hear them nor help them.
Therefore After, it was too late, God would not hear them nor help them.
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They that refuse the good offer of a good bargain from God, shall not have this bargain offered again at their pleasure:
They that refuse the good offer of a good bargain from God, shall not have this bargain offered again At their pleasure:
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yea God will not deal with them at their leisure, that would not deal with him at his leisure.
yea God will not deal with them At their leisure, that would not deal with him At his leisure.
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And Wisdom (in Solomon 's wise book of Proverbs ) speaks to this effect of ungodly men, Prov. 1.24, 25, 26, 27. That when their misery comes, she will laugh at them,
And Wisdom (in Solomon is wise book of Proverbs) speaks to this Effect of ungodly men, Curae 1.24, 25, 26, 27. That when their misery comes, she will laugh At them,
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because when she gave her good instructions to prevent this misery, they laughed at her.
Because when she gave her good instructions to prevent this misery, they laughed At her.
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The neglect of taking the fit time and occasion to follow Wisdom's wholesome counsel, and to come when she calls, plungeth scornful men into such a depth of misery,
The neglect of taking the fit time and occasion to follow Wisdom's wholesome counsel, and to come when she calls, plungeth scornful men into such a depth of misery,
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as that there is no means of recovery.
as that there is no means of recovery.
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For when wisdom laughes a man to scorn, whither shall he repair for succour? And to this intent (of husbanding our time well) notable is the saying of the same Apostle in another place, bidding us, whilst we have time, do good to all, Gal. 6.10.
For when Wisdom laughs a man to scorn, whither shall he repair for succour? And to this intent (of husbanding our time well) notable is the saying of the same Apostle in Another place, bidding us, while we have time, do good to all, Gal. 6.10.
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as much as if he had told us, that time must so much the rather be bestowed in doing good, (and then it is redeemed) because we have no such great store of it, as we do foolishly imagine.
as much as if he had told us, that time must so much the rather be bestowed in doing good, (and then it is redeemed) Because we have no such great store of it, as we do foolishly imagine.
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The vessel of time is not so full, (as most men dream) nay, it will soon come to the bottom:
The vessel of time is not so full, (as most men dream) nay, it will soon come to the bottom:
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'tis then wisdom to spare betime, and not in the very dregs and lees.
it's then Wisdom to spare betime, and not in the very dregs and lees.
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All these places do in most plain manner confirm the point, viz. that every Christian must be very saving and thrifty of his time, that is, must convert all occasions to the good of his soul,
All these places do in most plain manner confirm the point, viz. that every Christian must be very Saving and thrifty of his time, that is, must convert all occasions to the good of his soul,
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and furthering of his reckoning, not suffering by his will any hour or minute (more than needs must) to be laid out in any thing,
and furthering of his reckoning, not suffering by his will any hour or minute (more than needs must) to be laid out in any thing,
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but matters that may fit him for a better life.
but matters that may fit him for a better life.
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This is in truth to have ones conversation in Heaven, when one upon the least occasion is ready to make one step further thitherwards:
This is in truth to have ones Conversation in Heaven, when one upon the least occasion is ready to make one step further thitherwards:
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when one gives all his time to God, but so much as may be more especially to religious exercises,
when one gives all his time to God, but so much as may be more especially to religious exercises,
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and such things as do after a peculiar sort make for a better life; not letting slip any means of furtherance, that is offered him this way.
and such things as do After a peculiar sort make for a better life; not letting slip any means of furtherance, that is offered him this Way.
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Now for your better direction in this saving thrift, and for the more full understanding of this point,
Now for your better direction in this Saving thrift, and for the more full understanding of this point,
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and more ••sie practising of this needful duty, •• purpose to stand some while in shew••g these two things.
and more ••sie practising of this needful duty, •• purpose to stand Some while in shew••g these two things.
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First, from that time is to be redeemed. Secondly, what the time is which must be redeemed.
First, from that time is to be redeemed. Secondly, what the time is which must be redeemed.
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For the first, we must understand, that there be five Hucksters of time, very Cormorants and Ingrossers of this precious ware, which betwixt them (for the most part) get up all the hours of mens lives, not suffering the soul to enjoy so much as an hour for its own use, upon the best occasion to benefit it self.
For the First, we must understand, that there be five Hucksters of time, very Cormorants and Ingrossers of this precious ware, which betwixt them (for the most part) get up all the hours of men's lives, not suffering the soul to enjoy so much as an hour for its own use, upon the best occasion to benefit it self.
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These thieves, when I have told you their names, I will discribe more at large.
These thieves, when I have told you their names, I will describe more At large.
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They be, 1. Vain sports. 2. Vain speeches. 3. Immoderate sleeping or sluggishness. 4. Vain thoughts.
They be, 1. Vain sports. 2. Vain Speeches. 3. Immoderate sleeping or sluggishness. 4. Vain thoughts.
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Lastly, Immoderate following of worldly businesses and affairs. Play, •watling, sleeping, foolish thinking, excessive rooting in the earth.
Lastly, Immoderate following of worldly businesses and affairs. Play, •watling, sleeping, foolish thinking, excessive rooting in the earth.
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Now for these fond sports (amongst which I comprehend riotous feasting and belly-chear, a companion 〈 ◊ 〉 gaming,
Now for these found sports (among which I comprehend riotous feasting and belly-cheer, a Companion 〈 ◊ 〉 gaming,
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for the most part, and als• that trifling and womanish diseas• of curiousness in putting on apparel for these (I say) it is easie to prov• that they do eat up these good hours which otherwise would much inrich the soul of man.
for the most part, and als• that trifling and womanish diseas• of curiousness in putting on apparel for these (I say) it is easy to prov• that they do eat up these good hours which otherwise would much enrich the soul of man.
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Solomon (th• wisest of meer men that lived sin•• Adam ) hath set it down as a su••• rule (that never fails, scarce ever admits exception) That he which love• pastime shall be poor, Solomon (th• Wisest of mere men that lived sin•• Adam) hath Set it down as a su••• Rule (that never fails, scarce ever admits exception) That he which love• pastime shall be poor,
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and he that love• wine and oyl shall not be rich, Prov. 21.17.and he that love• wine and oil shall not be rich, Curae 21.17.
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If this saying be understoo• only of the body, it is most true for these things will make a man extremely reedy in the midst of larg• possessions,
If this saying be understoo• only of the body, it is most true for these things will make a man extremely reedy in the midst of larg• possessions,
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and plenteous revenues ▪ But if we apply it to the soul, (as see no cause why it may not be applied to both) it is most universally true.
and plenteous revenues ▪ But if we apply it to the soul, (as see no cause why it may not be applied to both) it is most universally true.
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He that is so wedded to his pleasures, and besotted upon vai• •elights, as that the current of his ••fe is carried that way,
He that is so wedded to his pleasures, and besotted upon vai• •elights, as that the current of his ••fe is carried that Way,
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or else too •reat a part of the stream is turned •hither; shall be destitute of under•tanding, shall have a naked, ragged, ••atter'd soul:
or Else too •reat a part of the stream is turned •hither; shall be destitute of under•tanding, shall have a naked, ragged, ••attered soul:
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and that comes, because he hath not used his time well, by the right employment whereof he might have got wealth for his better part;
and that comes, Because he hath not used his time well, by the right employment whereof he might have god wealth for his better part;
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I mean, unto his mind and heart. A threed-bare heart, needy of knowledge, comes from a voluptuous life stuffed with pleasures.
I mean, unto his mind and heart. A threadbare heart, needy of knowledge, comes from a voluptuous life stuffed with pleasures.
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And the Prophet Isaiah cries out, Chap. 5.12. with a woful and a better cry against those which had the Timbrel, the Pipe,
And the Prophet Isaiah cries out, Chap. 5.12. with a woeful and a better cry against those which had the Timbrel, the Pipe,
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and the Harp in their feast, but would not regard the work of the Lord:
and the Harp in their feast, but would not regard the work of the Lord:
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all their dayes were taken up in eating and drinking, in banqueting and feasting, in good chear and merry-making;
all their days were taken up in eating and drinking, in banqueting and feasting, in good cheer and merrymaking;
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so that there was no time to meditate and think on those afflictions, whereby God did warn them to repentance and amendment;
so that there was no time to meditate and think on those afflictions, whereby God did warn them to Repentance and amendment;
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which is most contrary to this duty of redeeming the time for all this time is even lost and cast away.
which is most contrary to this duty of redeeming the time for all this time is even lost and cast away.
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And had we no other proo• than our own experience in this behalf, would it not manifestly convince, that he which desires to redeem the time, must flie these vain delights and sports? For do we not plainly see, what a canker it is in a number of mens lives? when (many days) they bestow three or four hours together,
And had we no other proo• than our own experience in this behalf, would it not manifestly convince, that he which Desires to Redeem the time, must fly these vain delights and sports? For doe we not plainly see, what a canker it is in a number of men's lives? when (many days) they bestow three or four hours together,
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yea, half the day, if not the whole, in Dicing, Carding, Bowling, Shovel-board, of the like idle (if not wicked) exercises? doth not this waste and pour forth time over-lavishly? Or can that man have so much rest and quiet,
yea, half the day, if not the Whole, in Dicing, Carding, Bowling, Shovel-board, of the like idle (if not wicked) exercises? does not this waste and pour forth time over-lavishly? Or can that man have so much rest and quiet,
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or so much fitness and opportunity to do good to his soul, as his wise care in cutting off these needless recreations,
or so much fitness and opportunity to do good to his soul, as his wise care in cutting off these needless recreations,
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or vexations rather, would have afforded him? For these vain pleasures are n•t alone mischievous hinderers of this thrift, in •hat they consume the very hours •hemselves,
or vexations rather, would have afforded him? For these vain pleasures Are n•t alone mischievous hinderers of this thrift, in •hat they consume the very hours •hemselves,
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but as much, or more also, in that they dissettle the heart; and pull the affections out of joynt:
but as much, or more also, in that they dissettle the heart; and pull the affections out of joint:
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so that a man is driven to take as much pains to set his heart to a good exercise,
so that a man is driven to take as much pains to Set his heart to a good exercise,
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as would well have dispatched the duty, had he not been thus unfitted. Now what a miserable loss is it when a man is robbed of his time,
as would well have dispatched the duty, had he not been thus unfitted. Now what a miserable loss is it when a man is robbed of his time,
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and of his heart both at once? and by both kept from reading, praying, medi•ating, examining his heart;
and of his heart both At once? and by both kept from reading, praying, medi•ating, examining his heart;
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or any such good exercise for his souls advantage.
or any such good exercise for his Souls advantage.
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Wherefore if any man would so prevent these vain and foolish sports, that they should not spoil him of his heart and hours:
Wherefore if any man would so prevent these vain and foolish sports, that they should not spoil him of his heart and hours:
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let him observe these two rules in his sports, and then he shall do well in these respects.
let him observe these two rules in his sports, and then he shall do well in these respects.
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First, (this being presupposed, that he do not use any recreations, but those which he can prove to be in themselves lawful:) First, I say, for the beginning of recreation;
First, (this being presupposed, that he do not use any recreations, but those which he can prove to be in themselves lawful:) First, I say, for the beginning of recreation;
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let every man know, that recreation must follow labour, for the most part:
let every man know, that recreation must follow labour, for the most part:
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or 〈 ◊ 〉 at any time it go before it, it must be very little, only to fit one for labour.
or 〈 ◊ 〉 At any time it go before it, it must be very little, only to fit one for labour.
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The Lord allows a man no sport• (though never so lawful in it self) until such time as his body or mind do stand in need of it;
The Lord allows a man no sport• (though never so lawful in it self) until such time as his body or mind do stand in need of it;
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chiefly when they have been busied in some such honest affairs, as by wearying them, have made them unfit to further labour,
chiefly when they have been busied in Some such honest affairs, as by wearying them, have made them unfit to further labour,
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so that they must again be fitted there•o by recreation.
so that they must again be fitted there•o by recreation.
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Until pains-taking have made the body or mind not so well able to take pains, there is no allowance ordinarily for r•creation.
Until painstaking have made the body or mind not so well able to take pains, there is no allowance ordinarily for r•creation.
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All our sports and recreations, if we will use them well (I speak of those which are lawful) must be to our body or mind;
All our sports and recreations, if we will use them well (I speak of those which Are lawful) must be to our body or mind;
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as the Mowers whetstone or rifle is to his Sythe, to sharpen it when it grows dull.
as the Mowers whetstone or rifle is to his Sith, to sharpen it when it grows dull.
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He that when his Sythe is dulled, will not (upon a desire to do more work) take time to whet it, shall cut less,
He that when his Sith is dulled, will not (upon a desire to do more work) take time to whet it, shall Cut less,
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and with more pain, and more unhandsomely than he need •o do;
and with more pain, and more unhandsomely than he need •o do;
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so he, that when his body or mind is tyred or heavy, will not use some honest refreshing, shall do less,
so he, that when his body or mind is tired or heavy, will not use Some honest refreshing, shall do less,
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and with less dexterity than he might. But on the other side, if the Mower should do nothing from morning to noon,
and with less dexterity than he might. But on the other side, if the Mower should do nothing from morning to noon,
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or from noon to night, but whet, whet, whet, rubbing his Sythe, he would both marr the Sythe,
or from noon to night, but whet, whet, whet, rubbing his Sith, he would both mar the Sith,
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and be counted an idle work-man also, for losing his dayes work;
and be counted an idle workman also, for losing his days work;
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so he that will run after the most honest delights, when neither the weariness of his body,
so he that will run After the most honest delights, when neither the weariness of his body,
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nor heaviness of mind requires the same (but only upon a fond lust or longing after them) shall in time destroy his wit and strength,
nor heaviness of mind requires the same (but only upon a found lust or longing After them) shall in time destroy his wit and strength,
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and in the mean seas•n marvellous unthriftily misspend his time.
and in the mean seas•n marvellous unthriftily misspend his time.
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Therefore let not a man begin the day with play, though never so lawful, unless his body 〈 ◊ 〉 mind require some necessary exercis• to make it more apt for his calling He that sets into the day sportingly shall be sure to go through it, eith•• •umpishly or sinfully, much more 〈 ◊ 〉 he spend all the day from morning to night in playing;
Therefore let not a man begin the day with play, though never so lawful, unless his body 〈 ◊ 〉 mind require Some necessary exercis• to make it more apt for his calling He that sets into the day sportingly shall be sure to go through it, eith•• •umpishly or sinfully, much more 〈 ◊ 〉 he spend all the day from morning to night in playing;
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let it be never so much holy-day, or have he what other excuse he will. This rule is for beginning of sports.
let it be never so much holiday, or have he what other excuse he will. This Rule is for beginning of sports.
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The second is for the measure and continuance of them, where this is a general and a firm direction;
The second is for the measure and Continuance of them, where this is a general and a firm direction;
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that it is not lawful for a man in an ord•nary course, to spend more time in any pastime, upon any day, than in religious exercises.
that it is not lawful for a man in an ord•nary course, to spend more time in any pastime, upon any day, than in religious exercises.
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I mean chiefly private religious exercises;
I mean chiefly private religious exercises;
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I say, it is utterly unlawful to bestow a larger time any day upon the most lawful delight,
I say, it is utterly unlawful to bestow a larger time any day upon the most lawful delight,
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than in private religious exercises, or at least in a customable course so to do.
than in private religious exercises, or At least in a customable course so to do.
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This is plainly proved by that which Christ speaks to 〈 ◊ 〉, saying, Mat. 6.33. First seek •he Kingdom of God, and the righteousn•ss thereof.
This is plainly proved by that which christ speaks to 〈 ◊ 〉, saying, Mathew 6.33. First seek •he Kingdom of God, and the righteousn•ss thereof.
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You see here commanded to prefer the seeking of Hea•en, before any oth•r thing whatsoever; •o let that have the chief place in our souls, and in our lives.
You see Here commanded to prefer the seeking of Hea•en, before any oth•r thing whatsoever; •o let that have the chief place in our Souls, and in our lives.
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Now he that first seeks the Kingdom of Heaven, cannot bestow more time in sports of any sort,
Now he that First seeks the Kingdom of Heaven, cannot bestow more time in sports of any sort,
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than in those things which do directly make for the obtaining, of eternal life, and that righteousness which will bring one thereunto;
than in those things which do directly make for the obtaining, of Eternal life, and that righteousness which will bring one thereunto;
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such as are, hearing and reading the Word, praying, meditating, examining the heart, conferring, and the like.
such as Are, hearing and reading the Word, praying, meditating, examining the heart, conferring, and the like.
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And surely this is a most equal thing, that the most needful duty should have the most time bestowed upon it.
And surely this is a most equal thing, that the most needful duty should have the most time bestowed upon it.
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Yea, and it is a most easie rule to all sorts of men, that have seasoned their hearts with the true fear of God.
Yea, and it is a most easy Rule to all sorts of men, that have seasoned their hearts with the true Fear of God.
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For if a mans calling lye in bodily works, then the very •••rcises of Religion are a refreshing to his body, in that he doth for the space while they continue, desist from his bodily labour, (and his calling affords sufficient stirring of the body for health;) so that if he be religiously minded,
For if a men calling lie in bodily works, then the very •••rcises of Religion Are a refreshing to his body, in that he does for the Molle while they continue, desist from his bodily labour, (and his calling affords sufficient stirring of the body for health;) so that if he be religiously minded,
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and have indeed set his delight on God, he may well give as much time to these actions, as to any carnal sports.
and have indeed Set his delight on God, he may well give as much time to these actions, as to any carnal sports.
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But if any mans calling lye in study, or such like labour of the mind; first, the change is a great refreshing, and variety a delight;
But if any men calling lie in study, or such like labour of the mind; First, the change is a great refreshing, and variety a delight;
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and then there be religious exercises, which will refresh the mind as well as any sports;
and then there be religious exercises, which will refresh the mind as well as any sports;
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and for so much exercise as health requires, it is not long in using, because nature is here,
and for so much exercise as health requires, it is not long in using, Because nature is Here,
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as in other matters, content with a little, howsoever men seek excuses by belying her:
as in other matters, content with a little, howsoever men seek excuses by belying her:
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so that at the least, an equal portion of time must be allotted to God and Religion:
so that At the least, an equal portion of time must be allotted to God and Religion:
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as to sports and delights, even of Students, if they will first seek the Kingdom of God.
as to sports and delights, even of Students, if they will First seek the Kingdom of God.
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Therefore let a man measure out the time of sporting and recreating himself, by the time he takes to pray, to read, to meditate, to sing Psalms, to con••rr of good things, or the like;
Therefore let a man measure out the time of sporting and recreating himself, by the time he Takes to pray, to read, to meditate, to sing Psalms, to con••rr of good things, or the like;
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and •how that he hath not liberty from God to employ ordinarily so much •ime, never to employ one minute •ore, in the most unoffensive sports, ••an in these services of God.
and •how that he hath not liberty from God to employ ordinarily so much •ime, never to employ one minute •ore, in the most unoffensive sports, ••an in these services of God.
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Now •et a man conform himself to these two •ules: Begin not to play, till need of •ody or mind crave it:
Now •et a man conform himself to these two •ules: Begin not to play, till need of •ody or mind crave it:
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Con•inue not •ports longer than a man hath, or •hall Continue some godly private •xercise of Religion,
Con•inue not •ports longer than a man hath, or •hall Continue Some godly private •xercise of Religion,
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and he shall save •is time well from his first Thief.
and he shall save •is time well from his First Thief.
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Now comes to be considered the •ext spender, or rather robber of •ime, that is, idle twatling or bab•ing;
Now comes to be considered the •ext spender, or rather robber of •ime, that is, idle twatling or bab•ing;
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and concerning this, our Saviour Christ deals plainly with us, saying That of every idle word which men shall speak, they shall give account at the day of judgement:
and Concerning this, our Saviour christ deals plainly with us, saying That of every idle word which men shall speak, they shall give account At the day of judgement:
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think well of this sentence, and lay up every wordpunc; Thou must not alone give account of thy works, but also of thy words:
think well of this sentence, and lay up every wordpunc; Thou must not alone give account of thy works, but also of thy words:
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thou must not alone be called to a reckoning for moving of thy hand, foot, or whole body, but of thy tongue also:
thou must not alone be called to a reckoning for moving of thy hand, foot, or Whole body, but of thy tongue also:
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and that not alone for wicked words, sinful words, harmful words, speeches in themselves infectious and rotten;
and that not alone for wicked words, sinful words, harmful words, Speeches in themselves infectious and rotten;
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but for idle and waste words, and not only for a number of idle words, for a whole throng or fleet of them, but for every idle word.
but for idle and waste words, and not only for a number of idle words, for a Whole throng or fleet of them, but for every idle word.
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Now then if there be an account to be given, and a reckoning to be made for these rubbish speeches, judge,
Now then if there be an account to be given, and a reckoning to be made for these rubbish Speeches, judge,
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if it be not a want of redeeming the time, to lay it out in such a thing as will bring a sore and heavy burden afterwards without repentance to cast it off;
if it be not a want of redeeming the time, to lay it out in such a thing as will bring a soar and heavy burden afterwards without Repentance to cast it off;
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and judge if he which makes much of time had not need take much heed of this ill-spent breath.
and judge if he which makes much of time had not need take much heed of this ill-spent breath.
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Not alone then wicked speaking (when one bel•heth forth lewd and filthy words, not slanderous and backbiting talk, (when one whispers of his neighbours faults behind his back, utt•ring (perhaps) also lying reports,
Not alone then wicked speaking (when one bel•heth forth lewd and filthy words, not slanderous and backbiting talk, (when one whispers of his neighbours Faults behind his back, utt•ring (perhaps) also lying reports,
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and fathering that upon him wh•ch he never d•d or meant;) but even vain, needless,
and fathering that upon him wh•ch he never d•d or meant;) but even vain, needless,
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and ••profi•able words, 〈 … 〉 to no good or wh•••som• 〈 … 〉 on body) are a mis-s•••ding of 〈 ◊ 〉, and contrary to th•s •r•c•pt;
and ••profi•able words, 〈 … 〉 to no good or wh•••som• 〈 … 〉 on body) Are a mis-s•••ding of 〈 ◊ 〉, and contrary to th•s •r•c•pt;
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and therefore also to be 〈 ◊ 〉 of him that is this way 〈 ◊ 〉 dispos•d.
and Therefore also to be 〈 ◊ 〉 of him that is this Way 〈 ◊ 〉 dispos•d.
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N• 〈 ◊ 〉 can talk idly, but he casts himself 〈 ◊ 〉 a double damage,
N• 〈 ◊ 〉 can talk idly, but he Cast himself 〈 ◊ 〉 a double damage,
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even the loss of a word, and the loss of time; two great losses, what ever m•n imagine of th•m:
even the loss of a word, and the loss of time; two great losses, what ever m•n imagine of th•m:
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And therefore the Apostle Paul also finds fault with a certain sort of women that were pratlers, which would go from house to house, twa•ling and babling out fro•hy speech that was good for nothing, which fault he condemns as a ma•ter something worse than idleness, or doing nothing,
And Therefore the Apostle Paul also finds fault with a certain sort of women that were prattlers, which would go from house to house, twa•ling and babbling out fro•hy speech that was good for nothing, which fault he condemns as a ma•ter something Worse than idleness, or doing nothing,
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when one talks toyes or trifles, and speaks shadows or gawds that yield no profit.
when one talks toys or trifles, and speaks shadows or gauds that yield no profit.
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Such twatling cuts out the heart of good time, for it hath seldom any measure, it creeps by little and little over a great part of the day, and sometimes of the night.
Such twatling cuts out the heart of good time, for it hath seldom any measure, it creeps by little and little over a great part of the day, and sometime of the night.
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How many winter nights do men suffer themselves to be robbed of, by this childish babling? And in the fourth verse of this Chapter the Apostle forbids foolish speaking and jesting:
How many winter nights do men suffer themselves to be robbed of, by this childish babbling? And in the fourth verse of this Chapter the Apostle forbids foolish speaking and jesting:
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The one is a roving discourse, gathering together a great deal of chaffie geer, that will feed no man:
The one is a roving discourse, gathering together a great deal of chaffy geer, that will feed no man:
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a busie, but absurd prosecuting of a headless and footless tale (as we may call it in our phrase.) The other is a setting of ones self,
a busy, but absurd prosecuting of a headless and footless tale (as we may call it in our phrase.) The other is a setting of ones self,
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and sharpning of his wit, to coyn pretty and witty scoffs and conceits that may move laughter, and for this end only:
and sharpening of his wit, to coin pretty and witty scoffs and conceits that may move laughter, and for this end only:
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both these are condemned, as unlawful, and unbeseeming Christians.
both these Are condemned, as unlawful, and unbeseeming Christians.
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There must be a difference made betwixt a smooth and pleasant uttering of ones mind in seemly phrases,
There must be a difference made betwixt a smooth and pleasant uttering of ones mind in seemly phrases,
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and good and delightful terms and manner;
and good and delightful terms and manner;
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and this whetting of the wit, to bandy and toss sharp and brinish taunts and quirks.
and this whetting of the wit, to bandy and toss sharp and brinish taunts and quirks.
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Now this pleasantness of the most honest sort is not to b• used as a custom,
Now this pleasantness of the most honest sort is not to b• used as a custom,
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but in the nature of a refreshing, when men are dulled for better matter.
but in the nature of a refreshing, when men Are dulled for better matter.
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For laughter being a power of Gods creating, and wholesome to the body, and therefore lawful, it cannot be unlawful in a seemly sort, harmlesly to move laughter by words;
For laughter being a power of God's creating, and wholesome to the body, and Therefore lawful, it cannot be unlawful in a seemly sort, harmlessly to move laughter by words;
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but it must not be jesting:
but it must not be jesting:
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one must not give himself to it, and make it his occupation for an hour or two together.
one must not give himself to it, and make it his occupation for an hour or two together.
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Now none can be ignorant, how great an hinderance this vain speech is to the well imploying of time.
Now none can be ignorant, how great an hindrance this vain speech is to the well employing of time.
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For do we not see, that in many places, whole dayes are cast away in the deep gulf of roving, and unprofitable runnagate-babling to no purpose? And that whole meals are devoured in gibing and jesting,
For doe we not see, that in many places, Whole days Are cast away in the deep gulf of roving, and unprofitable runagate-babbling to no purpose? And that Whole meals Are devoured in gibing and jesting,
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if without taking the sacred name of God in vain, and hurting ones brothers name, (which is very seldom,
if without taking the sacred name of God in vain, and hurting ones Brother's name, (which is very seldom,
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yet excessively, and not without thrusting out better ma••er, which is a grievous faul•.
yet excessively, and not without thrusting out better ma••er, which is a grievous faul•.
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Wherefore that we may be well armed against this robber, let us observe diligently these two rules:
Wherefore that we may be well armed against this robber, let us observe diligently these two rules:
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First, Let us make conscience of our words, & of the moving of our tongue, knowing it to be a necessary duty that God hath imposed upon us, to have our words always gracious, and seasoned with salt;
First, Let us make conscience of our words, & of the moving of our tongue, knowing it to be a necessary duty that God hath imposed upon us, to have our words always gracious, and seasoned with salt;
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always good for the matter, and tempered with wisdom for the manner.
always good for the matter, and tempered with Wisdom for the manner.
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Which precept the Apostle adds presently after this, of redeeming the time (to the Collossia•s ) Col ▪ 4.5. as an t•ble part of it.
Which precept the Apostle adds presently After this, of redeeming the time (to the Collossia•s) Col ▪ 4.5. as an t•ble part of it.
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The Law of Grace then must be the bridle of our tongue, and Wisdom must raign in our mouths,
The Law of Grace then must be the bridle of our tongue, and Wisdom must Reign in our mouths,
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so that we speak nothing but that which may be for some profit to our own or others soul or body, being f•ly temp•red to the present circumstances of time, place, &c. where and when we speak.
so that we speak nothing but that which may be for Some profit to our own or Others soul or body, being f•ly temp•red to the present Circumstances of time, place, etc. where and when we speak.
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For the words are gracious, not alone when they tend to the further edification of the soul in some matter of Religion;
For the words Are gracious, not alone when they tend to the further edification of the soul in Some matter of Religion;
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but also when they be busied about ones honest outward affairs, and lawful calling, this being a great furtherance to godliness, that a man may know how (and accordingly practise it) to follow his calling with dexterity and wisdom.
but also when they be busied about ones honest outward affairs, and lawful calling, this being a great furtherance to godliness, that a man may know how (and accordingly practise it) to follow his calling with dexterity and Wisdom.
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Now he that would not have unnecessary trifling words steal into his heart, and out of his mouth,
Now he that would not have unnecessary trifling words steal into his heart, and out of his Mouth,
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and so spoil him of good seasons, must set it down, as a thing to which his conscience is bound, (as well as not to lye, swear,
and so spoil him of good seasons, must Set it down, as a thing to which his conscience is bound, (as well as not to lie, swear,
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or slander) not to speak one word, whereof he cannot give some reason from the good that he doth aim at in speaking of it.
or slander) not to speak one word, whereof he cannot give Some reason from the good that he does aim At in speaking of it.
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And every man must know, that having let slip such a word, he hath committed such a sin,
And every man must know, that having let slip such a word, he hath committed such a since,
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as makes him lyable to Gods judgement, and the sentence of condemnation.
as makes him liable to God's judgement, and the sentence of condemnation.
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The want of resolving the heart thus, causeth many to take liberty to their tongues, (and harmful liberty it is) and yet to think they have done no harm to themselves in so doing.
The want of resolving the heart thus, Causes many to take liberty to their tongues, (and harmful liberty it is) and yet to think they have done no harm to themselves in so doing.
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And therefore the common excuse of such twatlers is this: I hope that it is no harm:
And Therefore the Common excuse of such twatlers is this: I hope that it is no harm:
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yea, but what good was it? If it were not directed to some good, it hath done harm,
yea, but what good was it? If it were not directed to Some good, it hath done harm,
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for it hath broken Gods Commandment, and set thy self deeper in debt than thou wast before, thou hast one trespass more to answer for, before Gods Tribunal:
for it hath broken God's Commandment, and Set thy self Deeper in debt than thou wast before, thou hast one trespass more to answer for, before God's Tribunal:
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no man shall ever avoid this puddle, that will not be perswaded it is a damnable sin to step into it.
no man shall ever avoid this puddle, that will not be persuaded it is a damnable since to step into it.
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First then, labour to convince thine heart, and frame thy practice to this rule in all speaking.
First then, labour to convince thine heart, and frame thy practice to this Rule in all speaking.
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Secondly, for honest comely mirth in speech, (besides that it must not relish of lust,
Secondly, for honest comely mirth in speech, (beside that it must not relish of lust,
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nor savour of malice and prophaneness, for then it is worse than idle words) it ought to be bounded with this rule;
nor savour of malice and profaneness, for then it is Worse than idle words) it ought to be bounded with this Rule;
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namely, that it be used as a means to quicken our selves or others against some natural heaviness or deadness, by which the heart is made unapt for better conference,
namely, that it be used as a means to quicken our selves or Others against Some natural heaviness or deadness, by which the heart is made unapt for better conference,
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and other exercises of more profitable use;
and other exercises of more profitable use;
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and when this effect is brought to pass, that laughter hath scattered the mist of dulness from off the heart and mind (or if no such occasion be offered) then let mirth and natural laughter give place to his betters:
and when this Effect is brought to pass, that laughter hath scattered the missed of dullness from off the heart and mind (or if no such occasion be offered) then let mirth and natural laughter give place to his betters:
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otherwise coming into a continued custom, and shouldering out more needful communication, it takes the name and nature of jesting,
otherwise coming into a continued custom, and shouldering out more needful communication, it Takes the name and nature of jesting,
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and is a thing much unbeseeming the stayedness of a Christian.
and is a thing much unbeseeming the sadness of a Christian.
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Thus the tongue may be bound from dealing falsly with the heart, and cousening the soul of good hours and occasions.
Thus the tongue may be bound from dealing falsely with the heart, and cosening the soul of good hours and occasions.
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Now followeth the third devourer of time, and that is immodera•e sleeping or sluggishness.
Now follows the third devourer of time, and that is immodera•e sleeping or sluggishness.
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The wi•e King Solomon have a great hatred to this Thief, and gives many warnings and caveats;
The wi•e King Solomon have a great hatred to this Thief, and gives many Warnings and caveats;
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whereby men might learn to take heed of it.
whereby men might Learn to take heed of it.
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The bed is a very cunning and slie cousener, that useth a pleasing trick to deceive a man,
The Bed is a very cunning and sly cozener, that uses a pleasing trick to deceive a man,
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and robs him, under shew of friendship.
and robs him, under show of friendship.
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Now Solomon hath made ▪ a most fit description of a sluggard caught by the whiles of sleep and sloth;
Now Solomon hath made ▪ a most fit description of a sluggard caught by the while of sleep and sloth;
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setting him out to the light, Prov. 6.9, 10, 11. where he brings him in roaming himself,
setting him out to the Light, Curae 6.9, 10, 11. where he brings him in roaming himself,
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and rubbing his eyes with an unwilling hand, uttering broken and sl•epy sentences, as one not half awake.
and rubbing his eyes with an unwilling hand, uttering broken and sl•epy sentences, as one not half awake.
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First, he calls him up (as it were) saying;
First, he calls him up (as it were) saying;
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How long wilt thou sleep, when wilt thou rise out of thy sleep? As if he had said Ho, Sir, it is time to get up;How long wilt thou sleep, when wilt thou rise out of thy sleep? As if he had said Ho, Sir, it is time to get up;
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what not out of your b•d yet, at this time of the day? Then mark the drowsie, slumbring, and senseless answer:
what not out of your b•d yet, At this time of the day? Then mark the drowsy, slumbering, and senseless answer:
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A little sleeps, a little slumbers, (for the Original hath the words in the plural nember,A little sleeps, a little slumbers, (for the Original hath the words in the plural nember,
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well befitting a sluggard) a little folding of the hands to sleep. See how speaking of sleep all is in the littles;
well befitting a sluggard) a little folding of the hands to sleep. See how speaking of sleep all is in the littles;
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and though he names sleeps, yet it is but a little in his conceit. He tells not when he will rise, but he cannot rise yet;
and though he names sleeps, yet it is but a little in his conceit. He tells not when he will rise, but he cannot rise yet;
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and when he ha•h had enough, and too much already, then he must have a little more, begging for sleep as one would beg for bread.
and when he ha•h had enough, and too much already, then he must have a little more, begging for sleep as one would beg for bred.
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He asks a little, because he would not be denyed. First, He must have sleeps; and having slept, he must have slumbers, and having slumbred, he must fold his hands, and roam and tumble himself.
He asks a little, Because he would not be denied. First, He must have sleeps; and having slept, he must have slumbers, and having slumbered, he must fold his hands, and rome and tumble himself.
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Behold a sleeper in his colours; and mark what answer Solomon gives, he spends no more time to call him up,
Behold a sleeper in his colours; and mark what answer Solomon gives, he spends no more time to call him up,
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but tells him his doom as he lies in his bed; Therefore thy poverty comes as a traveller, and thy necessity as an armed man.
but tells him his doom as he lies in his Bed; Therefore thy poverty comes as a traveller, and thy necessity as an armed man.
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As if he had said, Well, be it so, if you will needs, sleep on, take your belly-ful of sleep,
As if he had said, Well, be it so, if you will needs, sleep on, take your bellyful of sleep,
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but know, that sith you shew such skill in begging sleep, you shall even become a beggar for it;
but know, that sith you show such skill in begging sleep, you shall even become a beggar for it;
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sith you will have you fill of sleep, you shall have little enough of any wealth;
sith you will have you fill of sleep, you shall have little enough of any wealth;
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poverty will pursue you, and overtake you; it will follow you, and surprize you;
poverty will pursue you, and overtake you; it will follow you, and surprise you;
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it will make haste and strike home, you cannot run from it, nor resist it, it comes with speed and with force;
it will make haste and strike home, you cannot run from it, nor resist it, it comes with speed and with force;
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it will take you in bed, where you cannot flie away from it, nor drive it from you:
it will take you in Bed, where you cannot fly away from it, nor drive it from you:
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and what he saith of outward poverty, is most certain of inward penury; a sluggard hath so much the less grace;
and what he Says of outward poverty, is most certain of inward penury; a sluggard hath so much the less grace;
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by how much he hath the more sleeps and slumbers.
by how much he hath the more sleeps and slumbers.
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So the same wise King hath set out a sluggard in another place, saying, that a sluggard tumbles himself on his bed,
So the same wise King hath Set out a sluggard in Another place, saying, that a sluggard tumbles himself on his Bed,
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as the door on the hinges, Prov. 16.14.as the door on the hinges, Curae 16.14.
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that is, he is still there, and there must be such a do before he can be removed from off his couch,
that is, he is still there, and there must be such a do before he can be removed from off his couch,
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as if one were to lift a door off the hooks, a man must come with leavers to heave him off:
as if one were to lift a door off the hooks, a man must come with leavers to heave him off:
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call him, waken him, bid him rise, &c. all is little enough to rear him.
call him, waken him, bid him rise, etc. all is little enough to rear him.
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This sluggish humour (you see) is condemned long ago, for a misspender of time.
This sluggish humour (you see) is condemned long ago, for a misspender of time.
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And surely it is not alone very dangerous, in regard of the quantity and muchness of the time which it filcheth;
And surely it is not alone very dangerous, in regard of the quantity and muchness of the time which it filcheth;
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but also in regard of the quality and goodness:
but also in regard of the quality and Goodness:
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for it ordinarily feeds gluttonously on the very fat of time, it eats the very flower of the day,
for it ordinarily feeds gluttonously on the very fat of time, it eats the very flower of the day,
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and consumes the first fruits of our hours, even the morning season. After sleep hath made strong what labour hath weakned;
and consumes the First fruits of our hours, even the morning season. After sleep hath made strong what labour hath weakened;
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after that nature hath been well refreshed, and the revived spirits come with a fresh supply of strength and nimbleness to serve the body and the mind:
After that nature hath been well refreshed, and the revived spirits come with a fresh supply of strength and nimbleness to serve the body and the mind:
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then for want of exercise all grows dull again, as a band of Souldiers, that grow effeminate by lying in garrison without labour all the Summer.
then for want of exercise all grows dull again, as a band of Soldiers, that grow effeminate by lying in garrison without labour all the Summer.
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Thus it robs one of the principal and most seasonable time, when the mind and body were both in the greatest fitness to read, pray, meditate,
Thus it robs one of the principal and most seasonable time, when the mind and body were both in the greatest fitness to read, pray, meditate,
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or to dispatch and cast any matter of ones calling:
or to dispatch and cast any matter of ones calling:
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it is a thief that robs one, not of his baggage stuff, but even of his gold and jewels, (for some time is better than other,
it is a thief that robs one, not of his baggage stuff, but even of his gold and Jewels, (for Some time is better than other,
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as much as some metal is better than others;
as much as Some metal is better than Others;
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and this always for the most part takes away the most precious) yea, it hath one trick as much,
and this always for the most part Takes away the most precious) yea, it hath one trick as much,
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and more dangerous than the former: If a man give himself to sluggishness, it will often follow him to the Church,
and more dangerous than the former: If a man give himself to sluggishness, it will often follow him to the Church,
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and close up his eyes and ears, both of body and mind, from hearing and marking those most wholesome exhortations, which like so many Pearls, God's messenger with a liberal hand, according to the pleasure of his Lord, doth sca•ter amongst men, that who so will may take them up.
and close up his eyes and ears, both of body and mind, from hearing and marking those most wholesome exhortations, which like so many Pearls, God's Messenger with a liberal hand, according to the pleasure of his Lord, does sca•ter among men, that who so will may take them up.
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The time of Preaching and Expounding the Word, with applying it, is the time of harvest, it is God's market day;
The time of Preaching and Expounding the Word, with applying it, is the time of harvest, it is God's market day;
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nay, it is his dole or prin•ely congie, when he gives gifts freely, and those of great worth too,
nay, it is his dole or prin•ely congie, when he gives Gifts freely, and those of great worth too,
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unto those that will take them.
unto those that will take them.
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How can it chuse but be a great hinderance to a mans estate to sleep in harvest,
How can it choose but be a great hindrance to a men estate to sleep in harvest,
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and to be in bed at such a time, when so much wealth is bestowing? Therefore this sleep, you see, is a most crafty and pernicious deceiv•r,
and to be in Bed At such a time, when so much wealth is bestowing? Therefore this sleep, you see, is a most crafty and pernicious deceiv•r,
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and doth with much cunning over-reach a man, taking from him, for the most part, the morning time,
and does with much cunning overreach a man, taking from him, for the most part, the morning time,
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and the time of hearing, two the most profitable seasons, and the most worthy to be rede•med of all others.
and the time of hearing, two the most profitable seasons, and the most worthy to be rede•med of all Others.
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Now against the deceit of this false companion, a man may defend himself by following these two rules.
Now against the deceit of this false Companion, a man may defend himself by following these two rules.
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First, it is not lawful for any man, upon pretence of leisure from business, to take more sleep than is required for the strengthening and refreshing of his nature.
First, it is not lawful for any man, upon pretence of leisure from business, to take more sleep than is required for the strengthening and refreshing of his nature.
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The measure of ones sleep, or lying in bed, must not be according to ones business, bu• so much as his nature requires,
The measure of ones sleep, or lying in Bed, must not be according to ones business, bu• so much as his nature requires,
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for the better enabling of it to perform the duties of his calling, and of religion.
for the better enabling of it to perform the duties of his calling, and of Religion.
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Indeed a man may, and ought to break his sleep, and stin• himself in this regard,
Indeed a man may, and ought to break his sleep, and stin• himself in this regard,
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when important business, either for the soul or body, do press upon him;
when important business, either for the soul or body, do press upon him;
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but no man must take more sleep than is requisite for the sufficient refreshing of nature, upon vacation of necessary affairs.
but no man must take more sleep than is requisite for the sufficient refreshing of nature, upon vacation of necessary affairs.
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The reason of this is plain:
The reason of this is plain:
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It is a sin to strain and stretch natural things for the serving of lust, beyond that end for which they were created and ordained.
It is a since to strain and stretch natural things for the serving of lust, beyond that end for which they were created and ordained.
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Now sleep, and lying in bed, was ordained for the strengthening of nature, and for the repairing of the spirits diminished by labour;
Now sleep, and lying in Bed, was ordained for the strengthening of nature, and for the repairing of the spirits diminished by labour;
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wherefore it must not be drawn beyond this end, to the satisfying of a sluggish humour.
Wherefore it must not be drawn beyond this end, to the satisfying of a sluggish humour.
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So that, as it were a fault for a man to sit and cram himself with meat, till his stomach would turn back the morsels,
So that, as it were a fault for a man to fit and cram himself with meat, till his stomach would turn back the morsels,
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because no business did call him from the table:
Because no business did call him from the table:
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so it is a sin to give ones self to immoderate sleeping or slugging in bed, (as our-word is, to sleep compass) because no urgent matter doth call him up.
so it is a since to give ones self to immoderate sleeping or slugging in Bed, (as our-word is, to sleep compass) Because no urgent matter does call him up.
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This is to be on the bed, as a door on the hinges, that one cannot rise till a leaver come;
This is to be on the Bed, as a door on the hinges, that one cannot rise till a leaver come;
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that is, something even almost of necessity. It is wicked to •urfeit on sleep, as well as on meat.
that is, something even almost of necessity. It is wicked to •urfeit on sleep, as well as on meat.
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So then, it shall be a great help against sluggishness, to know that God allows not any man to be sluggish, •nd therefore to accustome ones self to timely rising:
So then, it shall be a great help against sluggishness, to know that God allows not any man to be sluggish, •nd Therefore to accustom ones self to timely rising:
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for in this one thing, custom hath as much power almost as in any thing, so that look what is ones use, that he shall hardly refrain.
for in this one thing, custom hath as much power almost as in any thing, so that look what is ones use, that he shall hardly refrain.
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He that doth customably forsake his bed, so soon as he fe•ls his nature fresh, and his spirits quickned, shall with ease keep on in so doing.
He that does customably forsake his Bed, so soon as he fe•ls his nature fresh, and his spirits quickened, shall with ease keep on in so doing.
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But he that takes liberty to laze himself, and dull his spirits for lack of use, shall find the more he sleeps, the more he shall be drowsie, till he become a very slave to his bed, and make sleep his master.
But he that Takes liberty to laws himself, and dull his spirits for lack of use, shall find the more he sleeps, the more he shall be drowsy, till he become a very slave to his Bed, and make sleep his master.
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So a healthful body, by confessing it to be his duty, (and through custom,
So a healthful body, by confessing it to be his duty, (and through custom,
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though hard at first) drawing unto it a nature, may have the morning at command.
though hard At First) drawing unto it a nature, may have the morning At command.
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And this is the first rule.
And this is the First Rule.
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Secondly, For time of hearing the Word, he that would not be troubled ▪ with such sluggishness then, must look that he do use meat,
Secondly, For time of hearing the Word, he that would not be troubled ▪ with such sluggishness then, must look that he do use meat,
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and drink, and sleep moderately, in the first season of it;
and drink, and sleep moderately, in the First season of it;
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and then strive to quicken himself against carnal heaviness and sorrow, by prayer and meditation before-hand:
and then strive to quicken himself against carnal heaviness and sorrow, by prayer and meditation beforehand:
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which two things will keep a heathful body in such good temper, that s•ee, shall not ordinarily oppress it in this most sacred exercise.
which two things will keep a heathful body in such good temper, that s•ee, shall not ordinarily oppress it in this most sacred exercise.
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Now follows the fourth Thief to be arraigned, and that is, Idle thoughts. Mans imaginations will be working, and tossing conceits up and down almost continually.
Now follows the fourth Thief to be arraigned, and that is, Idle thoughts. men Imaginations will be working, and tossing conceits up and down almost continually.
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Now all men by nature are so tainted with the sickness of vanity, that their minds will run willingly after nothing else, but that which vanity begets.
Now all men by nature Are so tainted with the sickness of vanity, that their minds will run willingly After nothing Else, but that which vanity begets.
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And for this cause men have taken up a Proverb, to dazle their eyes, (if it might be) that this might not seem a ••u••.
And for this cause men have taken up a Proverb, to dazzle their eyes, (if it might be) that this might not seem a ••u••.
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They say, tha• Thought is free ; a• though one should never answer for idle though•s. And it is the common excuse of men to say, They think no harm;
They say, tha• Thought is free; a• though one should never answer for idle though•s. And it is the Common excuse of men to say, They think no harm;
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as though it were enough, to hatch no mischievous and harmfull conceits, notwithstanding they do exceed in idle and unprofitable imaginations.
as though it were enough, to hatch no mischievous and harmful conceits, notwithstanding they do exceed in idle and unprofitable Imaginations.
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Whereby it may be seen, that men are so far from reforming this fault, and avoiding this thief, that they will not take it for a fault,
Whereby it may be seen, that men Are so Far from reforming this fault, and avoiding this thief, that they will not take it for a fault,
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nor esteem it as a thief of time.
nor esteem it as a thief of time.
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But this swallows up most of our solitary hours, when men are in bed, or alone in the night season, and cannot sleep;
But this Swallows up most of our solitary hours, when men Are in Bed, or alone in the night season, and cannot sleep;
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or when they be journeying and walking without company, they cannot then possibly talk with others, when no man is present:
or when they be journeying and walking without company, they cannot then possibly talk with Others, when no man is present:
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yet their mind doth busie it s•lf in idle talking with it self, casting a thousand fond things before ones eyes;
yet their mind does busy it s•lf in idle talking with it self, casting a thousand found things before ones eyes;
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as, wha• if this should be? or, what if that should come to pass? and much ado to little purpose.
as, wha• if this should be? or, what if that should come to pass? and much ado to little purpose.
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This roving and frisking of the fantasie (like a wanton calf let loose from the st•ll) is a f••ting worm, that eats out a great deal of most mens time,
This roving and frisking of the fantasy (like a wanton calf let lose from the st•ll) is a f••ting worm, that eats out a great deal of most men's time,
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so that they cannot redeem it for the profit of their hearts.
so that they cannot Redeem it for the profit of their hearts.
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This puts by good meditations, and suggests featherly and light stuff, that hath no good substance in it;
This puts by good meditations, and suggests featherly and Light stuff, that hath no good substance in it;
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froth and some, which is not nourishment to the mind, but rather poison, in that it fills it full of wind;
froth and Some, which is not nourishment to the mind, but rather poison, in that it fills it full of wind;
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and a windy heart is no less burdensome that a windy stomach.
and a windy heart is no less burdensome that a windy stomach.
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This casts out the cogitation of God's benefits, that one may not be thankful for them;
This Cast out the cogitation of God's benefits, that one may not be thankful for them;
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it shoulders away the thought of ones own sins, that he may not renew his godly sorrow and repentance for them;
it shoulders away the Thought of ones own Sins, that he may not renew his godly sorrow and Repentance for them;
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it justles out the consideration of God's graces, that we cannot set our affections on fire, to long and labour after them.
it justles out the consideration of God's graces, that we cannot Set our affections on fire, to long and labour After them.
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And in all th•se respects, it takes away the benefit of much good opportunity.
And in all th•se respects, it Takes away the benefit of much good opportunity.
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For every time a man is alone, separated from all company and outward business, there is an excellent occasion of furthering his own soul, offered unto him.
For every time a man is alone, separated from all company and outward business, there is an excellent occasion of furthering his own soul, offered unto him.
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If any thing grieve him, he may freely disburden his heart into God's bosome;
If any thing grieve him, he may freely disburden his heart into God's bosom;
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if he faulted any way, he may have full and free scope to confess and bewail it;
if he faulted any Way, he may have full and free scope to confess and bewail it;
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if he want any good thing, there is l•isure and place in as effectual manner, and with as many words as one can, to beg it of the Lord.
if he want any good thing, there is l•isure and place in as effectual manner, and with as many words as one can, to beg it of the Lord.
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Thus great riches might come to the soul by a well spent solitariness:
Thus great riches might come to the soul by a well spent solitariness:
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but vain cogitations do deprive a man of all this, and do so blow up the mind with that which is nothing,
but vain cogitations do deprive a man of all this, and do so blow up the mind with that which is nothing,
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as it grows swollen, like the flesh of him which hath the dropsie, so that it may well be called the dropsie of the mind.
as it grows swollen, like the Flesh of him which hath the dropsy, so that it may well be called the dropsy of the mind.
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Now for a help against this vanity of the mind, breaking forth in idle thoughts and phancies;
Now for a help against this vanity of the mind, breaking forth in idle thoughts and fancies;
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first, we must take the counsel of Solomon, to keep the heart with all diligence.
First, we must take the counsel of Solomon, to keep the heart with all diligence.
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The heart is that which must be narrowly looked unto, that evil and unprofitable thoughts rise not up in it.
The heart is that which must be narrowly looked unto, that evil and unprofitable thoughts rise not up in it.
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Here must be the special care to prevent, first breeding and ingendring of sin in the most inward parts.
Here must be the special care to prevent, First breeding and engendering of since in the most inward parts.
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This Thief will be still filching and stealing time continually, do what one can.
This Thief will be still filching and stealing time continually, do what one can.
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Wherefore a watchful and wary eye must be had thereunto, and a diligent guard must be set before the heart, to keep out such imaginations from entring,
Wherefore a watchful and wary eye must be had thereunto, and a diligent guard must be Set before the heart, to keep out such Imaginations from entering,
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as be like Rogues and Vagrants, worth nothing, and alwaies come to steal something.
as be like Rogues and Vagrants, worth nothing, and always come to steal something.
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When a man makes conscience of his thoughts, and observes them to what end they tend, this will be an excellent help to keep them from wandring;
When a man makes conscience of his thoughts, and observes them to what end they tend, this will be an excellent help to keep them from wandering;
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whereas if one will follow the Proverb, and esteem them as free, they will never be kept from a busie fondness,
whereas if one will follow the Proverb, and esteem them as free, they will never be kept from a busy fondness,
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like Ants in a Mole-hill, that run up and down, hither and thither, and do nothing.
like Aunts in a Molehill, that run up and down, hither and thither, and do nothing.
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Then in the second place, we must labour to be provided beforehand, of some profitable matter or subject, whereunto to bend the thoughts in solitariness;
Then in the second place, we must labour to be provided beforehand, of Some profitable matter or Subject, whereunto to bend the thoughts in solitariness;
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something that tends to the glory of God, and our own good, either in the matters of the Soul,
something that tends to the glory of God, and our own good, either in the matters of the Soul,
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or the lawful affairs of the body, must be let into the Soul, to take up the room, that the busie Fancies may be the better stopt out.
or the lawful affairs of the body, must be let into the Soul, to take up the room, that the busy Fancies may be the better stopped out.
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And indeed the Lord hath provided a Christian of good store of such matter, if he be not wanting to himself.
And indeed the Lord hath provided a Christian of good store of such matter, if he be not wanting to himself.
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For there is nothing that offers it self to any of our senses, which doth not also offer to our mind (if it were not stark blind) some glorious attribute of God to be seen and considered of.
For there is nothing that offers it self to any of our Senses, which does not also offer to our mind (if it were not stark blind) Some glorious attribute of God to be seen and considered of.
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So that to want occasion of good thoughts in this variety of matter, as to want light at noon-tide, that proceeds from nothing but from want of eyes.
So that to want occasion of good thoughts in this variety of matter, as to want Light At noontide, that proceeds from nothing but from want of eyes.
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But this is a great help to him, that can see to set his Soul a work first on the good things.
But this is a great help to him, that can see to Set his Soul a work First on the good things.
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For if one have let his heart loose at first, he shall not (without much pains and toyl) catch it again, and have it within command.
For if one have let his heart lose At First, he shall not (without much pains and toil) catch it again, and have it within command.
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Thus doing, a great part of vain cogitations shall be cut off.
Thus doing, a great part of vain cogitations shall be Cut off.
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Now comes to be handled the fifth and worst of all the five consumers of time;
Now comes to be handled the fifth and worst of all the five consumers of time;
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which is so much the more dangerous, because it is in some honest reckoning among most men;
which is so much the more dangerous, Because it is in Some honest reckoning among most men;
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and is esteemed as the right Lord and true owner of that time, which for the most part it holds by usurpation and injury.
and is esteemed as the right Lord and true owner of that time, which for the most part it holds by usurpation and injury.
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This is the immoderate care of the world, and of things of this life, though in themselves honest and lawful,
This is the immoderate care of the world, and of things of this life, though in themselves honest and lawful,
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when a man doth wind himself into such a labyrinth and maze of affairs, as he cannot get out at fit times to spiritual and religious duties, at least not to those which are private:
when a man does wind himself into such a labyrinth and maze of affairs, as he cannot get out At fit times to spiritual and religious duties, At least not to those which Are private:
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when the heart is so surcharged with bargains and purchases, and buying and selling, and building, and such like;
when the heart is so surcharged with bargains and purchases, and buying and selling, and building, and such like;
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that God and goodness, Christ and salvation, Heaven and Hell, come not into a mans mind once in a day, scarce once in a week;
that God and Goodness, christ and salvation, Heaven and Hell, come not into a men mind once in a day, scarce once in a Week;
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or at least, 〈 ◊ 〉 they come, they be quickly shut o•t, and have no long nor quiet entertainment there:
or At least, 〈 ◊ 〉 they come, they be quickly shut o•t, and have no long nor quiet entertainment there:
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when the Soul is overwhelmed with caring, thinking, devising, and striving how to grow great h•re,
when the Soul is overwhelmed with caring, thinking, devising, and striving how to grow great h•re,
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and is so tossed in the gulf of earthly matters, that it cannot come to land (as it were) to settle it self in any proportion, to think how it may grow great in Heaven,
and is so tossed in the gulf of earthly matters, that it cannot come to land (as it were) to settle it self in any proportion, to think how it may grow great in Heaven,
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and how it may get possession of •he true treasure.
and how it may get possession of •he true treasure.
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This is a wondrous consumer of good hours, digging them all into the dunghill of this World.
This is a wondrous consumer of good hours, digging them all into the dunghill of this World.
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Christ finds fault with this in the Parable;
christ finds fault with this in the Parable;
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the men bidden to the Feast, had Farms, and Oxen, and Wives, and such matters in hand, (business forsooth of more importance than so) and therefore could not come, Matth. 22. And the thorny ground had so much carking and caring how to live, that it doth even choak the Word, the good seed could not grow thereby, Matth. 13. And the Lord complains of them of the captivity of Iudah, Hag. 1.13. that they could find time to build their own houses, yea and to ciele them too;
the men bidden to the Feast, had Farms, and Oxen, and Wives, and such matters in hand, (business forsooth of more importance than so) and Therefore could not come, Matthew 22. And the thorny ground had so much carking and caring how to live, that it does even choke the Word, the good seed could not grow thereby, Matthew 13. And the Lord complains of them of the captivity of Iudah, Hag. 1.13. that they could find time to built their own houses, yea and to ciele them too;
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but they sa•d, it was no time to build the house of God:
but they sa•d, it was no time to built the house of God:
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so this sin do•h ingross all the time to it self, and will not give elbow-room to any good exercise, especially to any private exercises, without which the publick are but as meat without digestion;
so this since do•h ingross all the time to it self, and will not give elbow-room to any good exercise, especially to any private exercises, without which the public Are but as meat without digestion;
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and yet it comes like an honest and approveable thing, painted wi•h the name of thriftiness and pains in ones lawful calling.
and yet it comes like an honest and approvable thing, painted wi•h the name of thriftiness and pains in ones lawful calling.
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To fence our selves against this ravenous and lurking fault, we must binde our selves to these three rules, which all depend upon the rule of Christ, that bids us first seek the Kingdom of God, first in time,
To fence our selves against this ravenous and lurking fault, we must bind our selves to these three rules, which all depend upon the Rule of christ, that bids us First seek the Kingdom of God, First in time,
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and first in affection, Matth. 6.33. And again, lay up your treasure in Heaven.
and First in affection, Matthew 6.33. And again, lay up your treasure in Heaven.
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v. 20. Hence (I say) three rules may be collected, to which he that would not be spoiled of good occasions to the Soul by worldliness, must more and more frame himself and his life.
v. 20. Hence (I say) three rules may be collected, to which he that would not be spoiled of good occasions to the Soul by worldliness, must more and more frame himself and his life.
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That first is, that no man suffer himself to enter upon so many businesses, or any so eagerly,
That First is, that no man suffer himself to enter upon so many businesses, or any so eagerly,
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as that his ordinary affairs should hinder himself, or his Family from the performance of ordinary Religious exercises.
as that his ordinary affairs should hinder himself, or his Family from the performance of ordinary Religious exercises.
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The common and daily matters of this world, in any mans Calling whatsoever, should not draw him,
The Common and daily matters of this world, in any men Calling whatsoever, should not draw him,
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or his Family, from common and daily duties of Religion; such are reading, praying, meditating, and religious observing of the Sabbath:
or his Family, from Common and daily duties of Religion; such Are reading, praying, meditating, and religious observing of the Sabbath:
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for here a man must take care for his houshold, as well as for himself, that he do not hinder them from taking convenient time to pray,
for Here a man must take care for his household, as well as for himself, that he do not hinder them from taking convenient time to pray,
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and read, &c. by forcing upon them an over-great burden of ordinary businesses. For if the Soul be to be preferred before the Body, and Heaven before Earth;
and read, etc. by forcing upon them an overgreat burden of ordinary businesses. For if the Soul be to be preferred before the Body, and Heaven before Earth;
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then those customable matters that pertain to the saving of the Soul, must be set before, much more stand equal with the things that pertain to the Body.
then those customable matters that pertain to the Saving of the Soul, must be Set before, much more stand equal with the things that pertain to the Body.
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Secondly, the extraordinary works of our calling (if any fall out) must not barr us from the extraordinary works of Religion.
Secondly, the extraordinary works of our calling (if any fallen out) must not bar us from the extraordinary works of Religion.
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As for example, Harvest, and Hay-•ime, or the like, are extraordinary times for the business for the Body:
As for Exampl, Harvest, and Hay-•ime, or the like, Are extraordinary times for the business for the Body:
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so preparation to the Sacrament, fasting (if need so require) and such like, are extraordinary works for the Soul;
so preparation to the Sacrament, fasting (if need so require) and such like, Are extraordinary works for the Soul;
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now as the care of inning ones Corn or Grass, must not keep him from taking time to prepare himself to the Sacrament,
now as the care of inning ones Corn or Grass, must not keep him from taking time to prepare himself to the Sacrament,
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or to fast at his need:
or to fast At his need:
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so the receiving of the Lords Supper is matter of more than ordinary use for the Soul;
so the receiving of the lords Supper is matter of more than ordinary use for the Soul;
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and some needful journey stands in the like manner for the Body, but a man must rather def•r his journey (if it may be put off without over-much hinderance to him) than omit the receiving of the Lords Supper.
and Some needful journey Stands in the like manner for the Body, but a man must rather def•r his journey (if it may be put off without overmuch hindrance to him) than omit the receiving of the lords Supper.
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The same rule must be kept in all other particulars.
The same Rule must be kept in all other particulars.
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For if the Soul be more worth, and must be more carefully attended on than the body (as it is no reason the Handmaid should take place of the Mistress,) then those things which do after a peculiar manner concern the good and profit thereof, must not be neglected for such as do more specially help the state of the body outwardly.
For if the Soul be more worth, and must be more carefully attended on than the body (as it is no reason the Handmaid should take place of the Mistress,) then those things which do After a peculiar manner concern the good and profit thereof, must not be neglected for such as do more specially help the state of the body outwardly.
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Lastly, if some outward duty of Religion have been put off from the time, wherein it should be performed, by some sudden and unexpected business, that required such haste (as in such case ordinary duties of Religion may be deferred) then some ordinary business of less weight must (in recompence) give place to that exercise afterwards,
Lastly, if Some outward duty of Religion have been put off from the time, wherein it should be performed, by Some sudden and unexpected business, that required such haste (as in such case ordinary duties of Religion may be deferred) then Some ordinary business of less weight must (in recompense) give place to that exercise afterwards,
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and a man must find time for that, whether it be reading, praying, or meditating, by leaving undone (for that space) something that may be better spared.
and a man must find time for that, whither it be reading, praying, or meditating, by leaving undone (for that Molle) something that may be better spared.
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And thus you have heard what be those special evils which lie in wait to cousen us of our good time,
And thus you have herd what be those special evils which lie in wait to Cousin us of our good time,
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and how they may be prevented. And so the first part is handled; namely, from what Time is to be redeem•d.
and how they may be prevented. And so the First part is handled; namely, from what Time is to be redeem•d.
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Now follows to shew, what it is that is to be redeemed, and so you shall fully know wherein this duty consists.
Now follows to show, what it is that is to be redeemed, and so you shall Fully know wherein this duty consists.
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Now by Time, the Apostle means two things:
Now by Time, the Apostle means two things:
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First, the very passing away of hours and minutes, the space and leisure of any thing;
First, the very passing away of hours and minutes, the Molle and leisure of any thing;
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and Secondly, the good occasions or opportunities that fall out in this space.
and Secondly, the good occasions or opportunities that fallen out in this Molle.
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For the word in the Original, signifies not alone the very sliding of minutes, but the space considered also with some special fitness, that it hath for some good, which we call the season of it.
For the word in the Original, signifies not alone the very sliding of minutes, but the Molle considered also with Some special fitness, that it hath for Some good, which we call the season of it.
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Now for the first, it shall not be needful to say any more, being that every one knows, that every thing must have some space wherein to be done.
Now for the First, it shall not be needful to say any more, being that every one knows, that every thing must have Some Molle wherein to be done.
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And he that will avoid the five fore-named evils, shall never want time, or the space wherein to do or get good.
And he that will avoid the five forenamed evils, shall never want time, or the Molle wherein to do or get good.
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But for the occasions and fit opportunities that fall out, now for this, now for that, in this space, it is some more skill to find them out, and make use of them.
But for the occasions and fit opportunities that fallen out, now for this, now for that, in this Molle, it is Some more skill to find them out, and make use of them.
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Now these seasons are all of two sorts: First, such whereby a man may more easily get some good to himself:
Now these seasons Are all of two sorts: First, such whereby a man may more Easily get Some good to himself:
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Secondly, such, whereby a man may with more fitness and ease do some good.
Secondly, such, whereby a man may with more fitness and ease do Some good.
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Of the first sort, namely, seasonable opportunities to get good, I will name three particulars which are most needful to be considered,
Of the First sort, namely, seasonable opportunities to get good, I will name three particulars which Are most needful to be considered,
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and by proportion of which, any man may come to the knowledge of other like.
and by proportion of which, any man may come to the knowledge of other like.
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The first, when God continues the Gospel, offering daily the Word and Sacrament, and calling to repentance and amendment of life;
The First, when God continues the Gospel, offering daily the Word and Sacrament, and calling to Repentance and amendment of life;
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this is the season of repenting; this is the harvest wherein we may reap Christ, if we be not negligent;
this is the season of repenting; this is the harvest wherein we may reap christ, if we be not negligent;
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this is the acceptable year of the Lord, in which one shall be received, if he return.
this is the acceptable year of the Lord, in which one shall be received, if he return.
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Whilest Wisdom lifts up her voice; whilest her messengers come daily to invite us;
Whilst Wisdom lifts up her voice; whilst her messengers come daily to invite us;
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whilest her gates stand open, and her dinner stands ready drest, whilest her message is done unto us:
whilst her gates stand open, and her dinner Stands ready dressed, whilst her message is done unto us:
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all this time if a man will strive and endeavour to turn from his sin, to leave his folly,
all this time if a man will strive and endeavour to turn from his since, to leave his folly,
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and forsake his scorning, he shall be a welcome guest, she will accept him, help him,
and forsake his scorning, he shall be a welcome guest, she will accept him, help him,
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and give him an encrease of grace, till he become strong with her mea•s.
and give him an increase of grace, till he become strong with her mea•s.
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Whosoever lives under the preaching of the Gospel, hath this priviledge annex•d to the outward teaching, that if he will but strive and pray to God, to give him strength to repen• and 〈 ◊ 〉 his waies and turn to him, God will (upon his promise) hear his prayers and assist him:
Whosoever lives under the preaching of the Gospel, hath this privilege annex•d to the outward teaching, that if he will but strive and pray to God, to give him strength to repen• and 〈 ◊ 〉 his ways and turn to him, God will (upon his promise) hear his Prayers and assist him:
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but when the Gospel is gone, then the da•• is past, a man may call and not be heard,
but when the Gospel is gone, then the da•• is past, a man may call and not be herd,
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and cry and not be regarded.
and cry and not be regarded.
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So then every man rede•ms th•s season of the Gospel, when he gi•es himself to consider seriously of those ••ults which he finds in himsel•,
So then every man rede•ms th•s season of the Gospel, when he gi•es himself to Consider seriously of those ••ults which he finds in himsel•,
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and hears sharply reproved in the Word, and hereupon resolves to forsake them, and doth not only his own b•st endeavour,
and hears sharply reproved in the Word, and hereupon resolves to forsake them, and does not only his own b•st endeavour,
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but earnestly call upo• God for his hel•, with•u• which his p•wer is bu• weakness ••d ineffectual ▪ when he doth also duly ponder upon the holy Commandments that he hears preached,
but earnestly call upo• God for his hel•, with•u• which his p•wer is bu• weakness ••d ineffectual ▪ when he does also duly ponder upon the holy commandments that he hears preached,
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and those exhortations that are daily sounded in his ears to move him to do such duties as God requires,
and those exhortations that Are daily sounded in his ears to move him to do such duties as God requires,
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and hereupon concludes with himself to set about this work, and craves the strength of God to bear him through in the same.
and hereupon concludes with himself to Set about this work, and craves the strength of God to bear him through in the same.
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And when he doth advisedly think of the promises that are generally proclaimed, and labours to get some assurance that he is such a one to whom the right of these promises appertain:
And when he does advisedly think of the promises that Are generally proclaimed, and labours to get Some assurance that he is such a one to whom the right of these promises appertain:
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thus doing, I say, one redeems the time wisely, and makes his advantage of the Gospel while it continues, which is a thing that all men should do:
thus doing, I say, one redeems the time wisely, and makes his advantage of the Gospel while it continues, which is a thing that all men should do:
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but so rare in the world, as that it is wonder the Lord hath so patiently continued his loving voice,
but so rare in the world, as that it is wonder the Lord hath so patiently continued his loving voice,
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when men scoff at it and will not hear.
when men scoff At it and will not hear.
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The Lord hath and doth send his Prophets amongst us, as he did among the Jews, rising up early,
The Lord hath and does send his prophets among us, as he did among the jews, rising up early,
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and sending them, which with all earnestness do proclaim the dangerous event that shall follow upon prophaneness, neglect, and contempt of Gods word, breaking of his Sabbath, rayling, wrathfulness, whoredom, wantonness, covetousness, thieving, oppressing, slandring, lying, and such like:
and sending them, which with all earnestness do proclaim the dangerous event that shall follow upon profaneness, neglect, and contempt of God's word, breaking of his Sabbath, railing, wrathfulness, whoredom, wantonness, covetousness, thieving, oppressing, slandering, lying, and such like:
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yet how many run on in these evils presumptuously, rushing like the horse into the battle, with an unreasonable boldness, Not fearing any danger,
yet how many run on in these evils presumptuously, rushing like the horse into the battle, with an unreasonable boldness, Not fearing any danger,
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and shutting their ears against these reproofs, as the deaf-Adder doth, that they may not be moved by them to amendment:
and shutting their ears against these reproofs, as the deaf-Adder does, that they may not be moved by them to amendment:
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ah, how contrary is this to redeeming the time? If any man have hitherto lost the season, let him now grow wise,
ah, how contrary is this to redeeming the time? If any man have hitherto lost the season, let him now grow wise,
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and even at this time turn to God, and beg power to forsake these sins.
and even At this time turn to God, and beg power to forsake these Sins.
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How often and how earnestly are men exhorted to all good works by the continual voice of God, speaking unto them by his servants? to read the word of God daily; to pray privately;
How often and how earnestly Are men exhorted to all good works by the continual voice of God, speaking unto them by his Servants? to read the word of God daily; to pray privately;
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to meditate upon the Word, to watch over their dayes;
to meditate upon the Word, to watch over their days;
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and to call themselves to a reckoning every day for the faults committed in the day;
and to call themselves to a reckoning every day for the Faults committed in the day;
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yet who regards this voice? who marks these exhortations? where is one, that hath enjoyned himself to some constancy in praying, reading,
yet who regards this voice? who marks these exhortations? where is one, that hath enjoined himself to Some constancy in praying, reading,
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and the fore-named duties? This is to sleep in harvest, a most foolish practice and unwise;
and the forenamed duties? This is to sleep in harvest, a most foolish practice and unwise;
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wherefore whilest there is yet a little time left, whilest we have the light, let us walk in it, that we be not overtaken with darkness.
Wherefore whilst there is yet a little time left, whilst we have the Light, let us walk in it, that we be not overtaken with darkness.
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He that hath not yet begun, let him be sorry that he hath put it off so late,
He that hath not yet begun, let him be sorry that he hath put it off so late,
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and now set foot into these wayes of God, whilest God sets out his Word as a candle to direct him,
and now Set foot into these ways of God, whilst God sets out his Word as a candle to Direct him,
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and as his hand to lead him by. The promises of God are in like sort published amongst us.
and as his hand to led him by. The promises of God Are in like sort published among us.
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Happiness is held up as a reward of all true hearted Christians, and the crown of life is proposed to those, which are sound and faithful members of Jesus Christ.
Happiness is held up as a reward of all true hearted Christians, and the crown of life is proposed to those, which Are found and faithful members of jesus christ.
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And yet as •••ugh all w•r• sure to get it, or it w•re not worth •eeking•y any, the most men slatter themselves in their sins,
And yet as •••ugh all w•r• sure to get it, or it w•re not worth •eeking•y any, the most men slatter themselves in their Sins,
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and will n••ds promise these good things to themselves, when they have no assurance or proof out of Gods word, whereby to lay claim or title to them.
and will n••ds promise these good things to themselves, when they have no assurance or proof out of God's word, whereby to lay claim or title to them.
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This is a grievous and a dangerous neglecting of time.
This is a grievous and a dangerous neglecting of time.
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And if any have not yet made sure work this way, let him even now set about it,
And if any have not yet made sure work this Way, let him even now Set about it,
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whilest the Word as a touch-stone is before him, by which he may try himself,
whilst the Word as a touchstone is before him, by which he may try himself,
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and which will make him such a one as he should be, if he will strive to follow it,
and which will make him such a one as he should be, if he will strive to follow it,
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and pray for ability to be ruled by it.
and pray for ability to be ruled by it.
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So then whilest God holds out his benefits, and stands with his arms open to accept us, let us take his benefits,
So then whilst God holds out his benefits, and Stands with his arms open to accept us, let us take his benefits,
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and be perswaded to come unto him in good earnest;
and be persuaded to come unto him in good earnest;
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let it be too late to travel when midnight shall come, instead of noon day• ▪ This is the first and chiefest opportunity of getting good:
let it be too late to travel when midnight shall come, instead of noon day• ▪ This is the First and chiefest opportunity of getting good:
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namely, to joyn with the Gospel, and follow it with our endeavours and prayers, by which it shall be made effectual unto us.
namely, to join with the Gospel, and follow it with our endeavours and Prayers, by which it shall be made effectual unto us.
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The second opportunity of getting good, is in time of youth and health, whilst the vigour and strength of the body and mind is fit for labour, and capable of instruction.
The second opportunity of getting good, is in time of youth and health, while the vigour and strength of the body and mind is fit for labour, and capable of instruction.
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And Solom•n in his book of Penance, viz. Ecclesiastes, bids, Remember thy Creator in the days of thy youth, before the evil days come.
And Solom•n in his book of Penance, viz. Ecclesiastes, bids, remember thy Creator in the days of thy youth, before the evil days come.
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These days of youth and health are good days, when he which will use them, hath his memory stedfast to call to mind his evil ways that he may bewail them,
These days of youth and health Are good days, when he which will use them, hath his memory steadfast to call to mind his evil ways that he may bewail them,
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and to treasure up good instructions and promis•s that may guide and comfort him, when the limbs will joyn with the mind,
and to treasure up good instructions and promis•s that may guide and Comfort him, when the limbs will join with the mind,
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and the mind hath the body as a fi• instrument to seek the Kingdom of Heaven,
and the mind hath the body as a fi• Instrument to seek the Kingdom of Heaven,
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if a man will address himself unto it:
if a man will address himself unto it:
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but the days of old age and sickness fail much of the commodious fitness for good;
but the days of old age and sickness fail much of the commodious fitness for good;
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the memory is cracked, the head and understanding is weak, and especially the time of sickness is so filled with pain,
the memory is cracked, the head and understanding is weak, and especially the time of sickness is so filled with pain,
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so shaken with distractions, and incumbred with griefs and sorrows, that one is nothing fit to repent,
so shaken with distractions, and encumbered with griefs and sorrows, that one is nothing fit to Repent,
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or pray, or hear, or to do any such thing.
or pray, or hear, or to do any such thing.
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Now when a man in the prime of his days, and in the fulness of his health, will give himself to seek heaven, will hear the Word,
Now when a man in the prime of his days, and in the fullness of his health, will give himself to seek heaven, will hear the Word,
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and meditate upon it, and apply it to himself, will confess his sins, and force himself to bewail them;
and meditate upon it, and apply it to himself, will confess his Sins, and force himself to bewail them;
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will pray to God for good things, and set the whole course of his life in a right frame;
will pray to God for good things, and Set the Whole course of his life in a right frame;
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he hath well taken opportunity, and he shall have rest in his latter days, much quiet and contentment, at least much strength and assistance in his sickness,
he hath well taken opportunity, and he shall have rest in his latter days, much quiet and contentment, At least much strength and assistance in his sickness,
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because he hath something in store against the time of want.
Because he hath something in store against the time of want.
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But alas, how do the common sort of men bewray their monstrous folly in this behalf? What more common than that sottish and bruitish speech, at least such ignorant and profane thoughts, men will repent when they be old,
But alas, how do the Common sort of men bewray their monstrous folly in this behalf? What more Common than that sottish and brutish speech, At least such ignorant and profane thoughts, men will Repent when they be old,
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and cry God mercy when they feel themselves sick, and amend all when they be ready to go out of the world? and foolish man, thou knowest not whether thou shalt die suddenly,
and cry God mercy when they feel themselves sick, and amend all when they be ready to go out of the world? and foolish man, thou Knowest not whither thou shalt die suddenly,
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whether thou shalt have thy wits and senses, or whether thou shalt have power of heart to make the least colour of repentance in those extremities.
whither thou shalt have thy wits and Senses, or whither thou shalt have power of heart to make the least colour of Repentance in those extremities.
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How many have died suddenly? how many sottishly? and yet how do men,
How many have died suddenly? how many sottishly? and yet how do men,
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for all these warnings, defer the best business, namely, the work of repentance and turning to God, (which will require the whole strength of the soul) to the worst and most crasie time of sickness or old age? As if a prisoner, at what time a man was offering him a pardon,
for all these Warnings, defer the best business, namely, the work of Repentance and turning to God, (which will require the Whole strength of the soul) to the worst and most crazy time of sickness or old age? As if a prisoner, At what time a man was offering him a pardon,
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and calling upon him to take it, some good space before the Assizes, should say,
and calling upon him to take it, Some good Molle before the Assizes, should say,
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Nay, let me alone, I will not look after my pardon, till immediately before I am to come before the Judge:
Nay, let me alone, I will not look After my pardon, till immediately before I am to come before the Judge:
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this were a most fond part, especially if it were so, that the thief knew not whether the next day should be the day of his arraignment or no:
this were a most found part, especially if it were so, that the thief knew not whither the next day should be the day of his arraignment or no:
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so the case stands betwixt the Lord and us.
so the case Stands betwixt the Lord and us.
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If any man therefore hath been so little careful of his own eternal good, as to put off repentance and conversion till that dead time,
If any man Therefore hath been so little careful of his own Eternal good, as to put off Repentance and conversion till that dead time,
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or doth foster any such harmful conceit in his heart, let him now cast it out,
or does foster any such harmful conceit in his heart, let him now cast it out,
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and now that he hath his health and strength, upon better deliberation take in hand this work.
and now that he hath his health and strength, upon better deliberation take in hand this work.
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Be not so extremely mad, as to give more time to the devil than to God, especially to give the principal time.
Be not so extremely mad, as to give more time to the Devil than to God, especially to give the principal time.
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He were a foolish traveller, that would willingly gallop all the day quite contrary to his way,
He were a foolish traveller, that would willingly gallop all the day quite contrary to his Way,
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and being told of it, would answer, When it draws towards Sun-set, I will turn into the right way.
and being told of it, would answer, When it draws towards Sunset, I will turn into the right Way.
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Why be men thus blockish for their souls, that knowing themselves to be out of the way of life, will yet of purpose defer to set their feet into the right path, till sickness of age,
Why be men thus blockish for their Souls, that knowing themselves to be out of the Way of life, will yet of purpose defer to Set their feet into the right path, till sickness of age,
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when the Sun of their life is at the point of setting? Ah, let our Proverb teach us more wit, Make hay while the Sun shines.
when the Sun of their life is At the point of setting? Ah, let our Proverb teach us more wit, Make hay while the Sun shines.
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Turn, turn, whilst thou hast health and strength, use all to get repentance and salvation.
Turn, turn, while thou hast health and strength, use all to get Repentance and salvation.
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The last chief opportunity of getting good, is, when a man hath company, and is in the society of some godly wise man, able to give sound counsel and direction, able to answer all doubts, objections,
The last chief opportunity of getting good, is, when a man hath company, and is in the society of Some godly wise man, able to give found counsel and direction, able to answer all doubts, objections,
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and scruples of ones mind, now there is a fit opportunity to grow in wisdom, to be resolved of all doubts, and to seek direction.
and scruples of ones mind, now there is a fit opportunity to grow in Wisdom, to be resolved of all doubts, and to seek direction.
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So then, a man ought not to suffer bashfulness, or other foolish matters to put by that good communication, whereby he might inrich his soul.
So then, a man ought not to suffer bashfulness, or other foolish matters to put by that good communication, whereby he might enrich his soul.
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It is a special favour of God, that any man can come where his servants are that have excellent gifts;
It is a special favour of God, that any man can come where his Servants Are that have excellent Gifts;
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and he doth deprive himself of much good, that will not seek to benefit himself by them.
and he does deprive himself of much good, that will not seek to benefit himself by them.
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When the Woman of Samaria perceived Christ to be a Prophet, she proposed her doubt unto him, albeit he was a stranger.
When the Woman of Samaria perceived christ to be a Prophet, she proposed her doubt unto him, albeit he was a stranger.
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When Iohn Baptist might be come to, the publicans and sinners came and asked what they should do.
When John Baptist might be come to, the Publicans and Sinners Come and asked what they should do.
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Whilst the Jayler had Paul in his keeping ▪ he came to ask that needful •uestion, What shall I do to be saved? So if there be any man whose heart is perplexed with some doubt,
While the Jailer had Paul in his keeping ▪ he Come to ask that needful •uestion, What shall I do to be saved? So if there be any man whose heart is perplexed with Some doubt,
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or over-burdened with some temptation, or over-master'd by some sin, it is a part of ••od discretion for such a one to go and se•k the advice of some able Christian or wise man,
or overburdened with Some temptation, or overmastered by Some since, it is a part of ••od discretion for such a one to go and se•k the Advice of Some able Christian or wise man,
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before that either himself be too far gone, or he want the opp•rtunity of such a counsellor or helper.
before that either himself be too Far gone, or he want the opp•rtunity of such a Counsellor or helper.
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These be three special occasions of obtaining good to a man's own soul from things without him:
These be three special occasions of obtaining good to a Man's own soul from things without him:
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In all which, to take the time is a most commendable point of wisdom, but to be negligent, is such folly as Solomon reproves,
In all which, to take the time is a most commendable point of Wisdom, but to be negligent, is such folly as Solomon reproves,
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when he saith, That a fool hath a price in his hand to get wisdom, but he wants a heart.
when he Says, That a fool hath a price in his hand to get Wisdom, but he Wants a heart.
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Oh that men would beware of this heartlesness, and take heed of losing their price, by which they might get wisdom.
O that men would beware of this heartlessness, and take heed of losing their price, by which they might get Wisdom.
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Now come to speak of the occasions of doing good, and these are either in others, or in themselves.
Now come to speak of the occasions of doing good, and these Are either in Others, or in themselves.
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First, in others, and that for their soul and body.
First, in Others, and that for their soul and body.
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Sometimes a man shall find a kind of tractableness in those with whom he hath to deal, that their ears stand open,
Sometime a man shall find a kind of tractableness in those with whom he hath to deal, that their ears stand open,
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and they are ready to drink in an exhortation or reproof, by reason of some affliction that is upon them,
and they Are ready to drink in an exhortation or reproof, by reason of Some affliction that is upon them,
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or some need they have of our help, or such like occasion.
or Some need they have of our help, or such like occasion.
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Here is time for a kind and sound admonition, then a man ought in all love,
Here is time for a kind and found admonition, then a man ought in all love,
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and yet with all plainness, to follow the occasion;
and yet with all plainness, to follow the occasion;
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striking (as our proverb is) whilst the iron is hot, speaking when he sees him in the melting vein, ready to take all well, and in good part.striking (as our proverb is) while the iron is hight, speaking when he sees him in the melting vein, ready to take all well, and in good part.
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And so Elihu notes, that when a man is brought to his dea•h-b•d, and to abhor all worldly delights,
And so Elihu notes, that when a man is brought to his dea•h-b•d, and to abhor all worldly delights,
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then his ears are bored, and then there is w•rk for an interpreter: before the bones clattered, and the mourners looked for the funeral, an interpreter was despised,
then his ears Are bored, and then there is w•rk for an interpreter: before the bones clattered, and the mourners looked for the funeral, an interpreter was despised,
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but now his words are observed.
but now his words Are observed.
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Thus a man may do much good to his neighbours or servants soul, if he wait for a time when he is fit to receive admonition, and then gives him it;
Thus a man may do much good to his neighbours or Servants soul, if he wait for a time when he is fit to receive admonition, and then gives him it;
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as the husbandman in dry weather waits for a shower of rain, and then sets in his plow.
as the husbandman in dry weather waits for a shower of rain, and then sets in his blow.
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Again, for the body, sometimes one shall meet with one that hath true need, that is in distress for his bodily estate, and doth indeed want relief;
Again, for the body, sometime one shall meet with one that hath true need, that is in distress for his bodily estate, and does indeed want relief;
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this is an occasion and fit time to shew liberality, now a man must open his purse,
this is an occasion and fit time to show liberality, now a man must open his purse,
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and be ready to give freely;
and be ready to give freely;
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I mean not, that every time a man meets a beggar, he should be giving, (for to those a man should not give,
I mean not, that every time a man meets a beggar, he should be giving, (for to those a man should not give,
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but in the very extremity of necessity) but if our brother hath been afflicted by any loss through fire,
but in the very extremity of necessity) but if our brother hath been afflicted by any loss through fire,
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or such like, (that he do not make himself needy by idleness, but it comes upon him by some hand of God) here is an object fit for mercy,
or such like, (that he do not make himself needy by idleness, but it comes upon him by Some hand of God) Here is an Object fit for mercy,
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and here one may be seasonably liberal;
and Here one may be seasonably liberal;
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here is an Altar, offer the sacrifice of alms upon it, which is a thing wherewith God is well pleased.
Here is an Altar, offer the sacrifice of alms upon it, which is a thing wherewith God is well pleased.
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Some other time sparing may be more fit, but now is a season to be more free of gift, and openhanded.
some other time sparing may be more fit, but now is a season to be more free of gift, and openhanded.
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There is an occasion of doing good offered in others, wherein I have named these two particulars, that every man might accordingly take notice of other like.
There is an occasion of doing good offered in Others, wherein I have nam these two particulars, that every man might accordingly take notice of other like.
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Then, there is also occasion of doing offered in ones self, whether by some outward thing that befals him,
Then, there is also occasion of doing offered in ones self, whither by Some outward thing that befalls him,
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or by some inward stirring of the mind and affections: as outwardly when a time comes in, wherein we have received some more special benefit;
or by Some inward stirring of the mind and affections: as outwardly when a time comes in, wherein we have received Some more special benefit;
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this should provoke us to more thankfulness by remembrance of the benefit.
this should provoke us to more thankfulness by remembrance of the benefit.
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Thus this time of Christ's Nativity should (if any way) be celebrated, that it might turn to an occasion of of more hearty thanksgiving,
Thus this time of Christ's Nativity should (if any Way) be celebrated, that it might turn to an occasion of of more hearty thanksgiving,
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and more true obedience unto Christ, that gave himself for our sins, and took our nature upon him, that in it he might bear our iniquities.
and more true Obedience unto christ, that gave himself for our Sins, and took our nature upon him, that in it he might bear our iniquities.
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So when we be in the enjoying of Gods Creatures, whilest we be eating and drinking,
So when we be in the enjoying of God's Creatures, whilst we be eating and drinking,
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or such like, here is a special season to lift up the heart to God,
or such like, Here is a special season to lift up the heart to God,
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and to kindle a flame of praise by this fuel, that our thanks might be so much the more earnest, by how much we have a more present feeling of Gods mercy,
and to kindle a flame of praise by this fuel, that our thanks might be so much the more earnest, by how much we have a more present feeling of God's mercy,
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and do even taste how good he is.
and do even taste how good he is.
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On the other side, a man is sometimes pressed with a sore cross and affliction that pincheth his Soul, here is a very fit occasion of humbling ones self, and examining ones heart:
On the other side, a man is sometime pressed with a soar cross and affliction that pincheth his Soul, Here is a very fit occasion of humbling ones self, and examining ones heart:
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for in these afflictions God calls to humiliation for the most part, which duty being performed,
for in these afflictions God calls to humiliation for the most part, which duty being performed,
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after, a man may rejoyce in his afflictions, but whilst the burthen of the cross is heavy, here is a notable means to •urther one in the work of humiliation;
After, a man may rejoice in his afflictions, but while the burden of the cross is heavy, Here is a notable means to •urther one in the work of humiliation;
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and if one can take the time when God smites, he may (at least he ought) cause his heart to stoop before him with more ease,
and if one can take the time when God smites, he may (At least he ought) cause his heart to stoop before him with more ease,
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than when he was at more ease for his body.
than when he was At more ease for his body.
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Again, sometimes a man hath a more inward stirring of his affections, which he cannot have at another time;
Again, sometime a man hath a more inward stirring of his affections, which he cannot have At Another time;
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this must be followed, greedily taken, sometimes at the Sermon, or upon some other occasion, a man hearing or thinking of his sin,
this must be followed, greedily taken, sometime At the Sermon, or upon Some other occasion, a man hearing or thinking of his since,
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and the punishment due thereunto, having a kind of pricking in his heart, and some touch of remorse within him, his conscience begins to tell him that all is not well,
and the punishment due thereunto, having a kind of pricking in his heart, and Some touch of remorse within him, his conscience begins to tell him that all is not well,
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and he grows to some orderly conclusion; sure I will now be sorry for this fault, and amend it:
and he grows to Some orderly conclusion; sure I will now be sorry for this fault, and amend it:
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now if one will follow this motion, and go after God when he calls (for this is one of his inward callings) and not shoulder it out with fond mirth,
now if one will follow this motion, and go After God when he calls (for this is one of his inward callings) and not shoulder it out with found mirth,
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but nourish it by a plain confession of his sin to God, and an hearty begging of grace and strength from him, to do that which he now sees he should do;
but nourish it by a plain Confessi of his since to God, and an hearty begging of grace and strength from him, to do that which he now sees he should do;
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this will come to godly sorrow, and so t• repentance:
this will come to godly sorrow, and so t• Repentance:
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but else if he choak it and quench it, it will vanish, and the heart will be more hard frozen in the dregs of sin.
but Else if he choke it and quench it, it will vanish, and the heart will be more hard frozen in the dregs of since.
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So that if there be any, whose heart at this time at the speaking of these words, whose Soul smites him for his swearing, lying, Sabbath-breaking, whoredom, drunkenness, gaming, covetousness, railing, or the like sin;
So that if there be any, whose heart At this time At the speaking of these words, whose Soul smites him for his swearing, lying, Sabbath-breaking, whoredom, Drunkenness, gaming, covetousness, railing, or the like since;
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let him when he is gone out of the Church, cast himself down in the presence of God confess this is his sin or sins freely, without dissembling;
let him when he is gone out of the Church, cast himself down in the presence of God confess this is his since or Sins freely, without dissembling;
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labour to be more sorrowful for them than ever he was, and pray to God to pull him out of this mire.
labour to be more sorrowful for them than ever he was, and pray to God to pull him out of this mire.
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This if he do, he shall take the time, he shall be a Convert, the Lord will receive him,
This if he do, he shall take the time, he shall be a Convert, the Lord will receive him,
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as the unthrifty Prodigal Son was received, and by redeeming the time he shall find redemption to his soul.
as the unthrifty Prodigal Son was received, and by redeeming the time he shall find redemption to his soul.
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But if he despise this admonition of God, his soul shall be more seared than before, his heart shall be delivered to a greater hardness and senselesness than ever before,
But if he despise this admonition of God, his soul shall be more seared than before, his heart shall be Delivered to a greater hardness and senselessness than ever before,
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and so be further off from repentance and life.
and so be further off from Repentance and life.
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But alas, the frantick dealing of men in this case is too palpable, and to be wondred at,
But alas, the frantic dealing of men in this case is too palpable, and to be wondered At,
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when Gods word strikes upon them, when they feel the keenness of it, when the threatnings have cut,
when God's word strikes upon them, when they feel the keenness of it, when the threatenings have Cut,
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so that they smar• for it;
so that they smar• for it;
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then they run to dicing, carding, drinking, dancing, &c. as it were of set purpose to drive away the Spirit of God, that was coming towards them to heal their Soul. None is so mad to take such courses for his body, that when he feels the sore to smart,
then they run to dicing, carding, drinking, dancing, etc. as it were of Set purpose to drive away the Spirit of God, that was coming towards them to heal their Soul. None is so mad to take such courses for his body, that when he feels the soar to smart,
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then to run from the Physician, and cover it over with a clout, or strive to forget it:
then to run from the physician, and cover it over with a clout, or strive to forget it:
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yet for their Souls a number deal so senselesly in this thing as much as in any other, verifying that name which the Holy Ghost hath given unto them,
yet for their Souls a number deal so senselessly in this thing as much as in any other, verifying that name which the Holy Ghost hath given unto them,
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when he terms them mad 〈 … 〉 it is a property 〈 … 〉 mad man, that fe•ling 〈 … 〉 hate the Physician 〈 … 〉 him that would 〈 … 〉 of us which have 〈 … 〉 so mad, would return now to their minds,
when he terms them mad 〈 … 〉 it is a property 〈 … 〉 mad man, that fe•ling 〈 … 〉 hate the physician 〈 … 〉 him that would 〈 … 〉 of us which have 〈 … 〉 so mad, would return now to their minds,
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and to God to be healed!
and to God to be healed!
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Again, sometimes a mans hear• is stirred up with an inward and secret rejoycing or gladness.
Again, sometime a men hear• is stirred up with an inward and secret rejoicing or gladness.
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Then saith Saint Iames, If any man be merry, let him sing Psalms, Jam. 5.13. now he shall do it with a chearful courage indeed;
Then Says Saint James, If any man be merry, let him sing Psalms, Jam. 5.13. now he shall do it with a cheerful courage indeed;
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and therefore David would in such a case rise at midnight to sing a Psalm, rather than he would lose the season,
and Therefore David would in such a case rise At midnight to sing a Psalm, rather than he would loose the season,
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when it would relish with him so well. Sometimes also a man or woman shall feel a secret pensiveness growing over his heart,
when it would relish with him so well. Sometime also a man or woman shall feel a secret pensiveness growing over his heart,
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so that it even melts, as the ground that thaws after a frost, and he could even weep abundantly, tears offer themselves in a full measure.
so that it even melts, as the ground that thaws After a frost, and he could even weep abundantly, tears offer themselves in a full measure.
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Here is an excellent occasion of renewing ones repentance.
Here is an excellent occasion of renewing ones Repentance.
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Now whatever be ones company, whatever be the matter in hand, except it be of absolute necessity, let him leave it off,
Now whatever be ones company, whatever be the matter in hand, except it be of absolute necessity, let him leave it off,
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and betake him to his Chamber or some secret place, let him fall on his knees;
and betake him to his Chamber or Some secret place, let him fallen on his knees;
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now let him open his mouth, and acknowledge his sins against himself, giving vent to his grief,
now let him open his Mouth, and acknowledge his Sins against himself, giving vent to his grief,
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and turning all to godly sorrow, whatsoever the occasion was at first. Thus if any body do, his repentance shall receive a notable encrease:
and turning all to godly sorrow, whatsoever the occasion was At First. Thus if any body do, his Repentance shall receive a notable increase:
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but if he pass it over, his heart will not answer his desire another time.
but if he pass it over, his heart will not answer his desire Another time.
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Further more, sometimes a mans heart is earnestly moved with some hungry desire to enjoy some grace of God,
Further more, sometime a men heart is earnestly moved with Some hungry desire to enjoy Some grace of God,
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and great longing after some Christian vertue: Now let him in the heat and flame of his desire address himself to prayer;
and great longing After Some Christian virtue: Now let him in the heat and flame of his desire address himself to prayer;
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then one shall send up such piercing cries, and give such a loud knock against the gates of Christs mercy, that he cannot choose but hear,
then one shall send up such piercing cries, and give such a loud knock against the gates of Christ mercy, that he cannot choose but hear,
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and send one back wi•h an Alms, as it were; thus he redeems the time:
and send one back wi•h an Alms, as it were; thus he redeems the time:
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But else his desires will be so cold and chill at another time, that he shall scarce thrust a Petition out of his lips,
But Else his Desires will be so cold and chill At Another time, that he shall scarce thrust a Petition out of his lips,
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and then these drop down at his feet, and do him little good.
and then these drop down At his feet, and do him little good.
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And thus in every other (through the turning of our affections) we must follow Gods Spirit,
And thus in every other (through the turning of our affections) we must follow God's Spirit,
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yea, or nature when it leads us, wisely turning all to spiritual uses.
yea, or nature when it leads us, wisely turning all to spiritual uses.
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And thus you may perceive what it is to redeem the time, and how it may be attained.
And thus you may perceive what it is to Redeem the time, and how it may be attained.
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Now let us come to some brief Application of the Point.
Now let us come to Some brief Application of the Point.
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Vse. First, this Point thus explained, meets with a number of imperfections even in the best,Use. First, this Point thus explained, meets with a number of imperfections even in the best,
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and him that is most careful of his ways;
and him that is most careful of his ways;
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of which we are now to take notice, and purpose amendment, if we have not hitherto considered of them.
of which we Are now to take notice, and purpose amendment, if we have not hitherto considered of them.
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For this is a fault to which a man (even in a good measure spiritual) is subject,
For this is a fault to which a man (even in a good measure spiritual) is Subject,
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for want of redeeming the time, that he comes to that lazy pass now and then,
for want of redeeming the time, that he comes to that lazy pass now and then,
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as he hath nothing to do, nothing whereabout to settle himself. It is a carnal unsettledness in a Christian to be so negligent of his time,
as he hath nothing to do, nothing whereabout to settle himself. It is a carnal unsettledness in a Christian to be so negligent of his time,
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as that he should have any minute of time, which he knows not how to bestow upon some good and profitable use.
as that he should have any minute of time, which he knows not how to bestow upon Some good and profitable use.
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The Lord offers such a multitude of occasions to do and receive good, that if we could with wisdom take them, there is no hour passeth us, in which we might not do or get some good.
The Lord offers such a multitude of occasions to do and receive good, that if we could with Wisdom take them, there is no hour passes us, in which we might not do or get Some good.
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And if there be nothing else, yet this is something whereabout he hath good occasion to be busied,
And if there be nothing Else, yet this is something whereabout he hath good occasion to be busied,
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even to fall out with himself, because he hath nothing (I mean, he sees nothing that he hath to do.) Sometimes,
even to fallen out with himself, Because he hath nothing (I mean, he sees nothing that he hath to do.) Sometime,
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if men see their servants standing idle and unbusied, they can ask them with a kind of indignation, What, can you find nothing to do? And sure the Lord might come with this question divers times to us,
if men see their Servants standing idle and unbusied, they can ask them with a kind of Indignation, What, can you find nothing to do? And sure the Lord might come with this question diverse times to us,
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and say, as it is in this Parable.
and say, as it is in this Parable.
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Why stand you all the day idle? asking whether the World were so empty of occasions,Why stand you all the day idle? asking whither the World were so empty of occasions,
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and our selves so perfectly well, as that we can find nothing to do? But there is no hour passeth us, which we should not find fit for some good thing,
and our selves so perfectly well, as that we can find nothing to do? But there is no hour passes us, which we should not find fit for Some good thing,
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if we could catch the opportunity before it be turned, and did not harm our selves for want of diligent redeeming the time.
if we could catch the opportunity before it be turned, and did not harm our selves for want of diligent redeeming the time.
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Yet there are other faults, of which Christians are to be warned: as to begin with the last first.
Yet there Are other Faults, of which Christians Are to be warned: as to begin with the last First.
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How many be there that are so stuffed with worldly businesses, and yet are greedy of more,
How many be there that Are so stuffed with worldly businesses, and yet Are greedy of more,
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as that they cannot find leisure one hour in a day, nay, scarce in a week, to bestow upon rea•ing, praying, meditating or conferring? Yea,
as that they cannot find leisure one hour in a day, nay, scarce in a Week, to bestow upon rea•ing, praying, meditating or conferring? Yea,
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as though time were made for nothing but to seek wealth and transitory things, so it is the chiefest of their care.
as though time were made for nothing but to seek wealth and transitory things, so it is the chiefest of their care.
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It appears that such labour not for conscience, but for gain, because they cannot break off ordinary labours so long,
It appears that such labour not for conscience, but for gain, Because they cannot break off ordinary labours so long,
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as well to perform ordinary duties of Religion.
as well to perform ordinary duties of Religion.
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Many may say (with grief enough if they did well) that their hands are so full of the world,
Many may say (with grief enough if they did well) that their hands Are so full of the world,
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as that they can scarce through the week, take the Bible into their hands to read any thing therein,
as that they can scarce through the Week, take the bible into their hands to read any thing therein,
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unless perhaps it be in the Church at some publick meeting.
unless perhaps it be in the Church At Some public meeting.
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Thus, men which are born to a better inheritance, are content to w•ar out themselves in the earth,
Thus, men which Are born to a better inheritance, Are content to w•ar out themselves in the earth,
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as if they were to perish in the earth with other baser creatures. Here is one fault to be amended then:
as if they were to perish in the earth with other baser creatures. Here is one fault to be amended then:
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let no Christian bestow so much time in the world, as that he cannot find sufficient to seek Heaven and the things thereof.
let no Christian bestow so much time in the world, as that he cannot find sufficient to seek Heaven and the things thereof.
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Then for the matter of sports, methings some Christians should even shrink, before the word of reproof comes to them,
Then for the matter of sports, methings Some Christians should even shrink, before the word of reproof comes to them,
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when they may think of so many hours spent such a day at bowls; so many (it may be) the next day in shooting;
when they may think of so many hours spent such a day At bowls; so many (it may be) the next day in shooting;
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so many the third day in shovel-boord, or the like exercises:
so many the third day in shovel-board, or the like exercises:
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haply in themselves not unlawful, and when they come to reckoning for religious exercises, the count comes in very slowly,
haply in themselves not unlawful, and when they come to reckoning for religious exercises, the count comes in very slowly,
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but the minutes or quarte•s, some half quarter of an hour, or thereabouts bestowed such a day in praying alone,
but the minutes or quarte•s, Some half quarter of an hour, or thereabouts bestowed such a day in praying alone,
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and some three or four days after, about a quarter of an hour in reading; and (it may be) the next week, some half quarter more in meditation:
and Some three or four days After, about a quarter of an hour in reading; and (it may be) the next Week, Some half quarter more in meditation:
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and thus if the expences of time were written in our debt-books, as they be in Gods;
and thus if the expenses of time were written in our debt-books, as they be in God's;
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we might even blush to read so many Items for pleasure and sport, and scarce one or two in a side for private religious exercises. Then for our words:
we might even blush to read so many Items for pleasure and sport, and scarce one or two in a side for private religious exercises. Then for our words:
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may we not hang down our heads with shame, to think that God made our tongues,
may we not hang down our Heads with shame, to think that God made our tongues,
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and we speak scarce one word in an hundred to his glory? Idle words, even many of those whom we are to regard as Christians, count them no faults,
and we speak scarce one word in an hundred to his glory? Idle words, even many of those whom we Are to regard as Christians, count them no Faults,
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neither come to rep•n• for them; it was but a word out of the way, say they.
neither come to rep•n• for them; it was but a word out of the Way, say they.
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But this power to speak (being a gift peculiar to men above all beasts) ought to be more preciously regarded,
But this power to speak (being a gift peculiar to men above all beasts) ought to be more preciously regarded,
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than that it should be abused for base trifles. Then for idle thoughts;
than that it should be abused for base trifles. Then for idle thoughts;
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who makes question of them almost? Alas we do not remember that God hath searching eyes and fierce, which pierce into the depth of ones soul.
who makes question of them almost? Alas we do not Remember that God hath searching eyes and fierce, which pierce into the depth of ones soul.
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We dream that thoughts are not so much, and spare our selves in our unthriftiness, when we should deal more religiously with our selves.
We dream that thoughts Are not so much, and spare our selves in our unthriftiness, when we should deal more religiously with our selves.
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Lastly, some might be reproved for too long lying in bed, and spending more hours in slugging or sleeping, •han health and strength doth require:
Lastly, Some might be reproved for too long lying in Bed, and spending more hours in slugging or sleeping, •han health and strength does require:
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many perhaps will think that it is left to their own pleasure, and that the Preacher is too busie,
many perhaps will think that it is left to their own pleasure, and that the Preacher is too busy,
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if he take upon him to teach them when to rise, as though it were no fault to over-sleep themselves.
if he take upon him to teach them when to rise, as though it were no fault to oversleep themselves.
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Indeed some old and sickly mens bodies must take it when they may;
Indeed Some old and sickly men's bodies must take it when they may;
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but for the greatest part of men, if they knew what good the first half hour of the early morning spent in religious exercises would bring them, they would not love sleep so well,
but for the greatest part of men, if they knew what good the First half hour of the early morning spent in religious exercises would bring them, they would not love sleep so well,
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as for it to neglect them.
as for it to neglect them.
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It is well said, He that seeks me early, shall find me, and it well may be literally understood.
It is well said, He that seeks me early, shall find me, and it well may be literally understood.
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Therefore (brethren) there is none but may see a fault in himself in these respects some or all of them,
Therefore (brothers) there is none but may see a fault in himself in these respects Some or all of them,
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and happy is he that resolves to mend it. Therefore if you will take good counsel, do thus when you come home.
and happy is he that resolves to mend it. Therefore if you will take good counsel, do thus when you come home.
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Think, alas, if time must be reckoned for, and should be redeemed, how far am I behind hand with God, that (what for sleep, what for play, what for idle babling, what for vain thoughts,
Think, alas, if time must be reckoned for, and should be redeemed, how Far am I behind hand with God, that (what for sleep, what for play, what for idle babbling, what for vain thoughts,
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and excessive worldliness) I cannot make a good account of the fortieth, yea, of the hundredth part of my time? And then grieve because thou hast been such an unthrift of time,
and excessive worldliness) I cannot make a good account of the fortieth, yea, of the hundredth part of my time? And then grieve Because thou hast been such an unthrift of time,
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and now begin carefully to spare before all be gone.
and now begin carefully to spare before all be gone.
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But now here is a reproof more sharp for some others, that are not willing to hear of that ear.
But now Here is a reproof more sharp for Some Others, that Are not willing to hear of that ear.
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Tell them they must not spend a whole day, or a whole night in playing and sporting.
Tell them they must not spend a Whole day, or a Whole night in playing and sporting.
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What not at Christmas? (say they) why, you are too precise: well, but yet vouchsafe to consider a little what God speaks.
What not At Christmas? (say they) why, you Are too precise: well, but yet vouchsafe to Consider a little what God speaks.
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Thou sayest this is too much preciseness, and so saith the world; but the Apostle bids to walk precisely or warily, redeeming the time:
Thou Sayest this is too much preciseness, and so Says the world; but the Apostle bids to walk precisely or warily, redeeming the time:
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and he that will take time to card or dice, and to use lawful recreations immoderately (I mean so,
and he that will take time to carded or dice, and to use lawful recreations immoderately (I mean so,
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as to be at his play the greater part of the day, and it may be some,
as to be At his play the greater part of the day, and it may be Some,
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if not the most of the night too) shall pay full dearly for it:
if not the most of the night too) shall pay full dearly for it:
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either he must repent, and undo this with much grief and sorrow of heart, or else he must smart for it hereafter worse in Hell.
either he must Repent, and undo this with much grief and sorrow of heart, or Else he must smart for it hereafter Worse in Hell.
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I would not deal over sharply with thee:
I would not deal over sharply with thee:
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but take Gods loving admonition, and let him have one tenth part of the four and twenty hours:
but take God's loving admonition, and let him have one tenth part of the four and twenty hours:
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yea, more a good deal than so, now that thou hast more leisure than ordinary.
yea, more a good deal than so, now that thou hast more leisure than ordinary.
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And here is yet a kind of people that are to be rigorously handled, such as are all gamesters, that spend no one hour waking, but upon pleasure:
And Here is yet a kind of people that Are to be rigorously handled, such as Are all gamesters, that spend no one hour waking, but upon pleasure:
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the world calls them scatter-goods, and the Lord will call them scatter-hours, that do mispend both goods and hours.
the world calls them scattergood's, and the Lord will call them scatter-hours, that do misspend both goods and hours.
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Such (let them think of themselves how the• will) as do make gaming the greatest part (if not all) of their occupation, must be content to hear that they have no portion in Heaven,
Such (let them think of themselves how the• will) as do make gaming the greatest part (if not all) of their occupation, must be content to hear that they have no portion in Heaven,
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as they can keep no portion in earth.
as they can keep no portion in earth.
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How can one have treasure in Heaven, that never laid up any there? If God hate a gamester ▪ so that he will not give him good clothes to his back, (now he had •reamed tha• he shall be clothed with ••g•) he will much less afford him a seat in Heaven.
How can one have treasure in Heaven, that never laid up any there? If God hate a gamester ▪ so that he will not give him good clothes to his back, (now he had •reamed tha• he shall be clothed with ••g•) he will much less afford him a seat in Heaven.
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And howsoever for a time they ruffle it out, and be clad better than their more laborious neighbours,
And howsoever for a time they ruffle it out, and be clad better than their more laborious neighbours,
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yet this trade will surely undo them, for they have brought this peril upon themselves, that either God must not be true,
yet this trade will surely undo them, for they have brought this peril upon themselves, that either God must not be true,
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or they must not be rich, he must forfeit his truth, or they their goods, besides their name and soul:
or they must not be rich, he must forfeit his truth, or they their goods, beside their name and soul:
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wherefore let such as have hitherto given their days to such an unsanctified and inordinate course, surcease from the practice of their lewdness;
Wherefore let such as have hitherto given their days to such an unsanctified and inordinate course, surcease from the practice of their Lewdness;
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and both in conscience for their souls sake, & in discretion for their goods sake, resolve to become better husbands of time,
and both in conscience for their Souls sake, & in discretion for their goods sake, resolve to become better Husbands of time,
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lest their gaming on earth, bring beggary to their latter days, and damnation to their souls for ever.
lest their gaming on earth, bring beggary to their latter days, and damnation to their Souls for ever.
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Lastly, Let all good Christians be admonished to make precious account of their time, and with much carefulness to take the seasons and opportunities of God, according as they have heard it is their duty.
Lastly, Let all good Christians be admonished to make precious account of their time, and with much carefulness to take the seasons and opportunities of God, according as they have herd it is their duty.
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Christians either indeed purpose to learn, or make a shew of such a purpose when they come to Church.
Christians either indeed purpose to Learn, or make a show of such a purpose when they come to Church.
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Ah, that we might all learn this thrift, and practise it as we have heard: begin to day, and hold on still.
Ah, that we might all Learn this thrift, and practise it as we have herd: begin to day, and hold on still.
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Now is a time of remembring the most admirable work of Christs incarnation, when he was made flesh of the Virgin to purge us from sin,
Now is a time of remembering the most admirable work of Christ incarnation, when he was made Flesh of the Virgae to purge us from since,
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and save us from wrath by the shedding of his blood, and sufferings which he endured in his flesh.
and save us from wrath by the shedding of his blood, and sufferings which he endured in his Flesh.
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Give not all (ah, why should we give any of it?) this time to play, chiefly to bezeling, surfetting or wantonness,
Give not all (ah, why should we give any of it?) this time to play, chiefly to bezeling, surfeiting or wantonness,
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but take some space to consider of the greatness of this benefit, and to be thankful proportionably thereunto.
but take Some Molle to Consider of the greatness of this benefit, and to be thankful proportionably thereunto.
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I would I might hope to prevail with any by this exhortation:
I would I might hope to prevail with any by this exhortation:
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but howsoever, it is needful to be spoken, that none may have occasion to pretend ignorance.
but howsoever, it is needful to be spoken, that none may have occasion to pretend ignorance.
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You see or might see your duties in this behalf; and in practising the same shall find the benefit of it.
You see or might see your duties in this behalf; and in practising the same shall find the benefit of it.
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But fools will scorn admonition, and those that have accustomed themselves to lust, will not be entreated to pull their necks from out their hard yoke,
But Fools will scorn admonition, and those that have accustomed themselves to lust, will not be entreated to pull their necks from out their hard yoke,
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and to serve a better Master;
and to serve a better Master;
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nay, so foolish are a number, that they think to do Christ great honour in spending the day whereon they imagine that he was born,
nay, so foolish Are a number, that they think to do christ great honour in spending the day whereon they imagine that he was born,
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and some few that follow it, in more than ordinary riot and sinful excess;
and Some few that follow it, in more than ordinary riot and sinful excess;
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as though he were a God that loved iniquity, and were delighted with drinking, and swilling,
as though he were a God that loved iniquity, and were delighted with drinking, and swilling,
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and gaming, and swearing, and surfetting, and all disorder:
and gaming, and swearing, and surfeiting, and all disorder:
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but those that know Christ, know full well that he is not pleased with such pranks.
but those that know christ, know full well that he is not pleased with such pranks.
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Wherefore if we will spend a day to Christ, spend it more religiously and soberly than all other days, not more prophanely and luxuriously.
Wherefore if we will spend a day to christ, spend it more religiously and soberly than all other days, not more profanely and luxuriously.
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We should neither forget his birth;
We should neither forget his birth;
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but when we observe some special time of remembring it, shew that we remember his goodness by doing good, more honour to his name, not by committing more rebellion against him.
but when we observe Some special time of remembering it, show that we Remember his Goodness by doing good, more honour to his name, not by committing more rebellion against him.
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And to conclude, as at this time so at all times, let all men that would have their souls well furnished with inward substance, play the good husbands in taking time and opportunity.
And to conclude, as At this time so At all times, let all men that would have their Souls well furnished with inward substance, play the good Husbands in taking time and opportunity.
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Whensoever we find any fit occasion of getting or doing good in our selves or others, let it not slip,
Whensoever we find any fit occasion of getting or doing good in our selves or Others, let it not slip,
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but lay hold upon it, and use it.
but lay hold upon it, and use it.
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It is joyful to th•nk (if we could think of it seriously) what commodity this thrift would bring;
It is joyful to th•nk (if we could think of it seriously) what commodity this thrift would bring;
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how much knowledge and godliness might he get, that would keep his tongue and heart carefully to good matters? What a large treasure of good works might he have, that would be ready whensoever his neighbours necessity called for help, to stretch our his hand for his relief? And when he saw him fit for an admonition, would wisely bestow it upon him? How full of grace should his old age and sickness be, that would give his health to God,
how much knowledge and godliness might he get, that would keep his tongue and heart carefully to good matters? What a large treasure of good works might he have, that would be ready whensoever his neighbours necessity called for help, to stretch our his hand for his relief? And when he saw him fit for an admonition, would wisely bestow it upon him? How full of grace should his old age and sickness be, that would give his health to God,
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and his first years to the service of his soul? How great acquaintance might he get in the palace of Wisdom, that would come to her at her first call,
and his First Years to the service of his soul? How great acquaintance might he get in the palace of Wisdom, that would come to her At her First call,
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and enter so soon as the doors were set open? How many sins might a man leave,
and enter so soon as the doors were Set open? How many Sins might a man leave,
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and how much power should he get over all sin, that (when his heart smites him) would turn to God by prayer and confession? What great grace would affliction bring,
and how much power should he get over all since, that (when his heart smites him) would turn to God by prayer and Confessi? What great grace would affliction bring,
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if a man would settle himself to humiliation, and gage his heart in time of affliction? How much thankfulness might he have, that would lift up his heart to God in the fruition of blessing? How many fervent prayers might he store up in heaven that would not fore-slow time,
if a man would settle himself to humiliation, and gage his heart in time of affliction? How much thankfulness might he have, that would lift up his heart to God in the fruition of blessing? How many fervent Prayers might he store up in heaven that would not foreslow time,
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when he feels his desires earnest? how comfortably might he weep over Christ, and how plenti•ully, that would take the tide of tears,
when he feels his Desires earnest? how comfortably might he weep over christ, and how plenti•ully, that would take the tide of tears,
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and turn all pensiveness to this use? and how many sweet and chearful Psalms might a Christian sing,
and turn all pensiveness to this use? and how many sweet and cheerful Psalms might a Christian sing,
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if he would turn all his mirth into a Psalm;
if he would turn all his mirth into a Psalm;
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and offer it up to God? O what a large encrease of grace would this care bring? how should his souls thrive, that would be thus husbandly? Surely as the common speech hath commended a little land well tilled,
and offer it up to God? O what a large increase of grace would this care bring? how should his Souls thrive, that would be thus husbandly? Surely as the Common speech hath commended a little land well tilled,
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before much more ground that is carelesly dressed: so the weaker means with this care, would be more available to enrich the heart,
before much more ground that is carelessly dressed: so the Weaker means with this care, would be more available to enrich the heart,
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than are the strongest without it. It is not the greatness of ones living that makes one rich;
than Are the Strongest without it. It is not the greatness of ones living that makes one rich;
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but the good employing and wary husbanding of it:
but the good employing and wary husbanding of it:
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so it is not the greatness of the means, but the diligent redeeming of time, to make use of the means, that makes the soul wealthy.
so it is not the greatness of the means, but the diligent redeeming of time, to make use of the means, that makes the soul wealthy.
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But if great means joyn with great care, the encrease will be so much the more large,
But if great means join with great care, the increase will be so much the more large,
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as a large living with good husbandry.
as a large living with good Husbandry.
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But alas, hence comes it, that some in the store of all good means of salvation, are very beggars and bankrups,
But alas, hence comes it, that Some in the store of all good means of salvation, Are very beggars and Bankrupts,
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because of their negligence to take the time and fit season. They let pass all good opportunities, and care not for any occasion for the soul,
Because of their negligence to take the time and fit season. They let pass all good opportunities, and care not for any occasion for the soul,
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and how can their soul thrive? Wherefore let every true-hearted Christian learn this wisdom,
and how can their soul thrive? Wherefore let every truehearted Christian Learn this Wisdom,
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and practise it, as ever he desires to store his soul with that wealth, which will make him glorious in the eyes of God,
and practise it, as ever he Desires to store his soul with that wealth, which will make him glorious in the eyes of God,
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and much set by even in heaven among the Angels. And thus much for this time, and this duty of redeeming the time. FINIS.
and much Set by even in heaven among the Angels. And thus much for this time, and this duty of redeeming the time. FINIS.
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