A rare paterne of iustice and mercy; exemplified in the many notable, and charitable legacies of Sr. Iames Cambel, Knight, and alderman of London, deceased : worthy imitation. Whereunto is annexed A meteor, and A starre : or, Briefe and pleasant meditations of Gods providence to his chosen, of the education of children and of the vertue of love; with other poems. / By Edw: Browne.
Exemplified in the many judicious, noble, and charitable Legacies given and bequeathed in the last Will and testament of that grave Iudicous Senator Sir James Cambel, Knight, sometime Lord Maior and senior Alderman of London, who departed this transitory life upon Wednesday the fift day of Ianuary, Anno Dom. 1641. and was buried in the Parish Church of Saint Olaves Iewry, London the 8. day of February following being Tuesday.
Exemplified in the many judicious, noble, and charitable Legacies given and bequeathed in the last Will and Testament of that grave Iudicous Senator Sir James Cambel, Knight, sometime Lord Maior and senior Alderman of London, who departed this transitory life upon Wednesday the fift day of Ianuary, Anno Dom. 1641. and was buried in the Parish Church of Saint Olaves Jewry, London the 8. day of february following being Tuesday.
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But the righteous die most comfortably, they beleeving in Christ, and having repented of their sinnes, are assured in their owne soules that all their sinnes are pardoned in Christ:
But the righteous die most comfortably, they believing in christ, and having repented of their Sins, Are assured in their own Souls that all their Sins Are pardoned in christ:
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Ye• further, in their sicknesse they can pray most fervently, as King Hezekiah did, Isaiah 38. and then they will give most fruitfull and comfortable instructions to those which they leave behinde.
Ye• further, in their sickness they can pray most fervently, as King Hezekiah did, Isaiah 38. and then they will give most fruitful and comfortable instructions to those which they leave behind.
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Whosoever searcheth the Scriptures, may read the divine prophecy of Iacob unto the twelve Patriarches, Genes. 49. the holy blessing of Moses upon the twelve tribes, Deut 33. the godly exhortation of Iosua to the people of Israel plac•d by h•m in Canaan, Ios. 23. the wise counsell of David unto Salomon, who was to succeed him in the kingdome: 1 King. 2. Whosoever readeth the Ecclesiasticall histories, may not onely see the vertuous lives,
Whosoever Searches the Scriptures, may read the divine prophecy of Iacob unto the twelve Patriarchs, Genesis. 49. the holy blessing of Moses upon the twelve tribes, Deuteronomy 33. the godly exhortation of Iosua to the people of Israel plac•d by h•m in Canaan, Ios. 23. the wise counsel of David unto Solomon, who was to succeed him in the Kingdom: 1 King. 2. Whosoever readeth the Ecclesiastical histories, may not only see the virtuous lives,
Others doe consider it, but yet amisse; either fondly, or frowardly. Fondly, through naturall affection arising from kindred, affinitie, or familiaritie.
Others do Consider it, but yet amiss; either fondly, or frowardly. Fondly, through natural affection arising from kindred, affinity, or familiarity.
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If the wife lose her husband, shee dealeth like Naomi, who would not be called Naomi, that is, beautifull: but Mara, that is, bitter, because the Lord had given her much bitternesse.
If the wife loose her husband, she deals like Naomi, who would not be called Naomi, that is, beautiful: but Mara, that is, bitter, Because the Lord had given her much bitterness.
for the punishment of our sinnes, as the widow of Sarepta did at the death of her sonne, saying unto Eliah: Art thou come unto me to call my sinne to remembrance,
for the punishment of our Sins, as the widow of Sarepta did At the death of her son, saying unto Elijah: Art thou come unto me to call my sin to remembrance,
That Prophet of God which came out of Iudah to Bethel, to speak with Ieroboam, and the altars which he had built for idolatry, was no doubt an holy man;
That Prophet of God which Come out of Iudah to Bethel, to speak with Jeroboam, and the Altars which he had built for idolatry, was no doubt an holy man;
and makes this the foot of his song ▪ Thou wilt say unto me, have not many just men perished by shipwracke? certainly, hee cannot die ill, which live• well.
and makes this the foot of his song ▪ Thou wilt say unto me, have not many just men perished by shipwreck? Certainly, he cannot die ill, which live• well.
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Have not many just men been• slain by the enemies sword? Certainly, he cannot die ill, which lived well Have not many just men beene kille• by theeves? Have not many righteou• men beene torne in pieces by wild• beasts? Certainly, hee cannot die il• which lived well, &c. But I will say unto such as censure the righteous for their strange and violen• death,
Have not many just men been• slave by the enemies sword? Certainly, he cannot die ill, which lived well Have not many just men been kille• by thieves? Have not many righteou• men been torn in Pieces by wild• beasts? Certainly, he cannot die il• which lived well, etc. But I will say unto such as censure the righteous for their strange and violen• death,
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2 Againe, if the righteous a little before death, bee dangerously tempted by Satan, and shew their infirmitie by uttering some speeches which tend to doubting or desperation (though afterward they get victorie,
2 Again, if the righteous a little before death, be dangerously tempted by Satan, and show their infirmity by uttering Some Speeches which tend to doubting or desperation (though afterwards they get victory,
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Let such consider the estate of Iob in his misery, who cursing the day of his birth, said, that the arrowes of the Almighty did sticke in him, the venome whereof had drunke up his spirit:
Let such Consider the estate of Job in his misery, who cursing the day of his birth, said, that the arrows of the Almighty did stick in him, the venom whereof had drunk up his Spirit:
How can there be a victory, where there is no battell? And how can there be any battell, where there is not assaulting and resisting? And no marvell though the Divell doe most assault the righteous at their death for he taketh the opportunitie of the time, his wrath is then great: knowing that hee hath but a short time.
How can there be a victory, where there is no battle? And how can there be any battle, where there is not assaulting and resisting? And no marvel though the devil do most assault the righteous At their death for he Takes the opportunity of the time, his wrath is then great: knowing that he hath but a short time.
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yea, he takes the advantage of their present weakness, and those sinnes which before he perswaded people to be small and light, at the time of death hee maketh great and heavie.
yea, he Takes the advantage of their present weakness, and those Sins which before he persuaded people to be small and Light, At the time of death he makes great and heavy.
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but when it comes to the shore of death, then hee makes it heavie, and begins most to trouble their consciences with it, that if it were possible they might by it bee brought to desperation.
but when it comes to the shore of death, then he makes it heavy, and begins most to trouble their Consciences with it, that if it were possible they might by it be brought to desperation.
3 Lastly, others beholding them which were reputed righteous, to die very strangely, to rave, to blaspheme, to utter many idle and impious speeches, to bee unruly,
3 Lastly, Others beholding them which were reputed righteous, to die very strangely, to rave, to Blaspheme, to utter many idle and impious Speeches, to be unruly,
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and behave themselves very foolishly, they begin to suspect their profession: but let them know, that these things may arise from the extremity of their disease.
and behave themselves very foolishly, they begin to suspect their profession: but let them know, that these things may arise from the extremity of their disease.
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Wherefore I say to those which censure them uncharitably for that their end, as Christ said to the Jewes for their carnall censure of him, Iudge not according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgement:
Wherefore I say to those which censure them uncharitably for that their end, as christ said to the Jews for their carnal censure of him, Judge not according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgement:
for what is it but an ending of some troubles and a preventing of others? They may with Paul, desire to be loosed & to be with Christ, which is best of all.
for what is it but an ending of Some Troubles and a preventing of Others? They may with Paul, desire to be loosed & to be with christ, which is best of all.
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And therefore hee feares death as much as a malefactor feareth a Serjeant that commeth to carry him to prison, where he is like to abide till the day of execution.
And Therefore he fears death as much as a Malefactor fears a sergeant that comes to carry him to prison, where he is like to abide till the day of execution.
as Cleombrotus did, who reading Plato his booke of the immortalitie of the soule, cast himselfe headlong from a wall, that he might change this life for a better.
as Cleombrotus did, who reading Plato his book of the immortality of the soul, cast himself headlong from a wall, that he might change this life for a better.
as I did by my late Master Sir Iames Cambel; yet seeing that death is an advantage unto them, we should •ee content patiently to bear our owne losse, in respect of their great gaine.
as I did by my late Master Sir James Cambel; yet seeing that death is an advantage unto them, we should •ee content patiently to bear our own loss, in respect of their great gain.
If two friends should lie in prison together, or should dwel together in a strange Countrey, where both of them were hardly used, were many wayes injured, endured great want, and sustained much miserie;
If two Friends should lie in prison together, or should dwell together in a strange Country, where both of them were hardly used, were many ways injured, endured great want, and sustained much misery;
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if therefore our dearest friends bee taken from us, freed from these miseries, and advanced to great glory with Christ and his Saints in the Kingdome of heaven;
if Therefore our dearest Friends be taken from us, freed from these misery's, and advanced to great glory with christ and his Saints in the Kingdom of heaven;
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for the sooner they come to rest and happinesse, the better it is for them. Their condition is farre better then ours, for they are freed from miserie;
for the sooner they come to rest and happiness, the better it is for them. Their condition is Far better then ours, for they Are freed from misery;
and lay close to my heart the losse of my late •udicious loving Master, Sir Iames Cambel. Therefore for a memoriall of him I have presumed to set forth his unparallel'd Legacies.
and lay close to my heart the loss of my late •udicious loving Master, Sir James Cambel. Therefore for a memorial of him I have presumed to Set forth his unparalleled Legacies.
Which though they be unskilfully performed, yet God may work such an effect in some rich mens hearts, that they may be induced thereby to doe such like actions, to Gods praise and glory, poore peoples comfort,
Which though they be unskilfully performed, yet God may work such an Effect in Some rich men's hearts, that they may be induced thereby to do such like actions, to God's praise and glory, poor peoples Comfort,
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for all •hat knew him cannot otherwise •udge, but that he was a rare example of Justice m•derated by Mercy ▪ And in Justice and Mercy I comprehend all other Graces,
for all •hat knew him cannot otherwise •udge, but that he was a rare Exampl of justice m•derated by Mercy ▪ And in justice and Mercy I comprehend all other Graces,
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as Piety and Devotion, Wisedome and Policy, Temperance and Moderation, Fortitude and Courage, Frugality and good Husbandry, Long suffering and Patience, all •hese were most eminent in Sir Iames while he lived.
as Piety and Devotion, Wisdom and Policy, Temperance and Moderation, Fortitude and Courage, Frugality and good Husbandry, Long suffering and Patience, all •hese were most eminent in Sir James while he lived.
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As also his often reading the word of God, and earnest zealous prayer with his family all the dayes in the weeke, can testifie the same, of which I have beene an eye witnesse these 18. yeares and upwards.
As also his often reading the word of God, and earnest zealous prayer with his family all the days in the Week, can testify the same, of which I have been an eye witness these 18. Years and upward.
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2 For his Wisedome and Policie in publique affaires as well as private, I will prove first by the testimonie of all the whole Senate of this famous Citie London, over which he was sometime supreme,
2 For his Wisdom and Policy in public affairs as well as private, I will prove First by the testimony of all the Whole Senate of this famous city London, over which he was sometime supreme,
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Thirdly, I will prove his wisedome and skill in the choice of cloth and wooll, the chiefe commodity of this kingdome, famous above other nations for that golden fleece, from the testimony of all the Merchants of the Staple by whom hee was chosen Maior or chiefe Governour, which in former times was a place of great honour,
Thirdly, I will prove his Wisdom and skill in the choice of cloth and wool, the chief commodity of this Kingdom, famous above other Nations for that golden fleece, from the testimony of all the Merchant's of the Staple by whom he was chosen Mayor or chief Governor, which in former times was a place of great honour,
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Fourthly, I will prove his wisdome and sage advice from the testimony of all the Governours of the Hospitall, of Saint Thomas in Southwarke, over whom hee was President neere 18. yeares.
Fourthly, I will prove his Wisdom and sage Advice from the testimony of all the Governors of the Hospital, of Saint Thomas in Southwark, over whom he was President near 18. Years.
Fourthly, for his fortitude and courage, I shall onely take notice that what businesse soever he undertooke, either publique or private upon good and warrantable foundation, he would be sure to prosecute, maintaine,
Fourthly, for his fortitude and courage, I shall only take notice that what business soever he undertook, either public or private upon good and warrantable Foundation, he would be sure to prosecute, maintain,
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when they shall oppresse their neighbour, and grind the face of the poore debter for the maintenance of pride and prodigality in their children and kindred.
when they shall oppress their neighbour, and grind the face of the poor debtor for the maintenance of pride and prodigality in their children and kindred.
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for he was so farre from oppressing any with tedious suits in law, that to my knowledge during the time that I lived with him, he was very unwilling that any should bee cast into prison at his suit,
for he was so Far from oppressing any with tedious suits in law, that to my knowledge during the time that I lived with him, he was very unwilling that any should be cast into prison At his suit,
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But admit he had been a neere, austere, and hard man, as is reputed, yet that should not be any disparagement to his other rare virtues, but rather a commendation.
But admit he had been a near, austere, and hard man, as is reputed, yet that should not be any disparagement to his other rare Virtues, but rather a commendation.
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Therefore shall any be reputed covetous or an oppressour, for looking to have his owne goods restored according to law, that he m•y husband them himselfe,
Therefore shall any be reputed covetous or an oppressor, for looking to have his own goods restored according to law, that he m•y husband them himself,
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for the glory of God, and good of others, as Sir Iames did, of whom I may truly say without flattery, that if any were, he was a steward for heaven, in making friends of his unrighteous Mammon, in thus casting his bread upon those waters,
for the glory of God, and good of Others, as Sir James did, of whom I may truly say without flattery, that if any were, he was a steward for heaven, in making Friends of his unrighteous Mammon, in thus casting his bred upon those waters,
And last of all for his patience and long suffering, I shall onely write this for any judicious reader to judge, that notwithstanding all my Satyricall writing,
And last of all for his patience and long suffering, I shall only write this for any judicious reader to judge, that notwithstanding all my Satirical writing,
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but leaving me so small a portion for my long service, it hath made me humble and industrious to publish his charitable Legacies for the good of others, to his eternall memory,
but leaving me so small a portion for my long service, it hath made me humble and Industria to publish his charitable Legacies for the good of Others, to his Eternal memory,
Yet this I can testifie, that he as Hezekiah, having set his house in order, by composing of his Will, did prepare himselfe for death, shall I say a month or two? nay I may affirme a yeare or two before he died:
Yet this I can testify, that he as Hezekiah, having Set his house in order, by composing of his Will, did prepare himself for death, shall I say a Monn or two? nay I may affirm a year or two before he died:
as to his grave, from which place he would not be removed till the houre of his death, which was upon the Wednesday following betweene six and seven of the clocke in the morning.
as to his grave, from which place he would not be removed till the hour of his death, which was upon the Wednesday following between six and seven of the clock in the morning.
which me thinks was a heavenly speech, for hee knew his soule was imprisoned in a brittle house of clay, out of which he hoped she should shortly bee delivered,
which me thinks was a heavenly speech, for he knew his soul was imprisoned in a brittle house of clay, out of which he hoped she should shortly be Delivered,
for though they may be comprehended in the other forenamed vertues, yet they are more conspicuous and apparent in his many judiciary and charitable Legacies bequeathed in his last Will & Testament, which might I have leave to publish in his owne words,
for though they may be comprehended in the other forenamed Virtues, yet they Are more conspicuous and apparent in his many judiciary and charitable Legacies bequeathed in his last Will & Testament, which might I have leave to publish in his own words,
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and to such persons as his Lady pleaseth, some of them being such as deserved nothing, are his owne words in one clause of his will, where they are thus mentioned.
and to such Persons as his Lady Pleases, Some of them being such as deserved nothing, Are his own words in one clause of his will, where they Are thus mentioned.
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After them hee remembers me with 20. pound, on purpose to make me, as I ever thought my selfe to be in some sort like Iacob, to depend upon Gods providence on my owne endeavours, that I should strive against such opposition that should be made against me in being an actor in the execution of these famous Legacies,
After them he remembers me with 20. pound, on purpose to make me, as I ever Thought my self to be in Some sort like Iacob, to depend upon God's providence on my own endeavours, that I should strive against such opposition that should be made against me in being an actor in the execution of these famous Legacies,
So that these 7. workes of Mercy appertaining to the body, according to this verse, Visito, poto, cibo, redimo, tego, colligo, condo, are accomplished by Sir Iames in his charitable Legacies,
So that these 7. works of Mercy appertaining to the body, according to this verse, Visit, Poto, Cibo, Redimo, tego, colligo, condo, Are accomplished by Sir James in his charitable Legacies,
for therein if you doe observe, he hath visited the sicke, given drinke to the thirsty, fed the hungry, redeemed captives and prisoners, clothed the naked, lodged the harbourlesse, and buried the dead:
for therein if you do observe, he hath visited the sick, given drink to the thirsty, fed the hungry, redeemed captives and Prisoners, clothed the naked, lodged the harbourless, and buried the dead:
Therefore there is no question to be made, but that he hath received his reward in part, with an Euge bone serve, well done good and faithfull servant, come and receive the kingdome prepared for you from the beginning of the world: for I was hungry, &c.
Therefore there is no question to be made, but that he hath received his reward in part, with an Euge bone serve, well done good and faithful servant, come and receive the Kingdom prepared for you from the beginning of the world: for I was hungry, etc.
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First, that poor children should be wel educated, and brought up in good learning, hee hath given one thousand Markes for the erection and maintenance of a Free-Schoole in the towne of Barking in Essex.
First, that poor children should be well educated, and brought up in good learning, he hath given one thousand Marks for the erection and maintenance of a Free-Schoole in the town of Barking in Essex.
Secondly, to keep youth from beggery and theevery, which is begot by sloath and idlenesse, the root of all evill, hee hath bequeathed two thousand pounds for a stocke to keep such at labour and worke in Bridewell, that they as others should labour with their owne hands,
Secondly, to keep youth from beggary and thievery, which is begotten by sloth and idleness, the root of all evil, he hath bequeathed two thousand pounds for a stock to keep such At labour and work in Bridewell, that they as Others should labour with their own hands,
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Thirdly, to enable young beginners to goe on chearfully in their callings, in workes of good husbandry, he hath left thirteene hundred pounds to bee lent to poore freemen of the company of Ironmongers, 100. pound a man upon good security, at 4. li. per centum for a yeare.
Thirdly, to enable young beginners to go on cheerfully in their callings, in works of good Husbandry, he hath left thirteene hundred pounds to be lent to poor freemen of the company of Ironmongers, 100. pound a man upon good security, At 4. li. per centum for a year.
Fourthly, for the reliefe of poor helplesse children in Christ hospitall he hath given 500. pound To enlarge the hospitall of Saint Thomas in Southwark with more lodging for poore sicke diseased persons, he hath given 1500. li.
Fourthly, for the relief of poor helpless children in christ hospital he hath given 500. pound To enlarge the hospital of Saint Thomas in Southwark with more lodging for poor sick diseased Persons, he hath given 1500. li.
And for a further reliefe of the poore, blinde, lame, diseased, and lunatique persons in Bridewell, St. Bartholomewes, and Bethlehem Hospitalls, he hath given 300. li. viz. 100. li. to each.
And for a further relief of the poor, blind, lame, diseased, and lunatic Persons in Bridewell, Saint Bartholomew's, and Bethlehem Hospitals, he hath given 300. li. viz. 100. li. to each.
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Fiftly, for redemption of poor Captives under Turkish slavery, where they are inforced by cruell torments to forsake their Religion, he hath given one thousand pounds.
Fifty, for redemption of poor Captives under Turkish slavery, where they Are enforced by cruel torments to forsake their Religion, he hath given one thousand pounds.
And for the release and reliefe of poore distressed prisoners that lye in miserable bondage by meanes of mercilesse creditors, in nine prisons in and about London, he hath given one thousand pounds.
And for the release and relief of poor distressed Prisoners that lie in miserable bondage by means of merciless creditors, in nine prisons in and about London, he hath given one thousand pounds.
for he hath not onely remembred the Laity, but the Clergie also, not onely the valiant Souldiers, the Gentlemen of the Artillery Garden, with one hundred pounds towards their stock,
for he hath not only remembered the Laity, but the Clergy also, not only the valiant Soldiers, the Gentlemen of the artillery Garden, with one hundred pounds towards their stock,
nor lesse then 40. shillings a man, because he would nourish learning and religion, for he knew learning to bee a maine prop to uphold religion in its purity,
nor less then 40. shillings a man, Because he would nourish learning and Religion, for he knew learning to be a main prop to uphold Religion in its purity,
And not onely mankinde in generall, but such things as conduce to his honour and livelihood, this judicious charitable Gentleman hath thought on in the composure of his Testament,
And not only mankind in general, but such things as conduce to his honour and livelihood, this judicious charitable Gentleman hath Thought on in the composure of his Testament,
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first to comfort and refresh the poore destitute in cold weather, he hath followed his fathers steps, and left 500. pounds for a further supply of a stocke of Coales, which his said father Sir Thomas Cambel Knight,
First to Comfort and refresh the poor destitute in cold weather, he hath followed his Father's steps, and left 500. pounds for a further supply of a stock of Coals, which his said father Sir Thomas Cambel Knight,
secondly, to make wayes passable, to abridge long journeyes, and to ease labour, he hath left 250. pounds for the erection of a new bridge over the Foord neere Wansted in Essex:
secondly, to make ways passable, to abridge long journeys, and to ease labour, he hath left 250. pounds for the erection of a new bridge over the Foord near Wansted in Essex:
and last of al, that we as he should delight to bee in the Church of God, which is the congregation of the faithfull, the house of prayer, where with one heart wee should heare God speake unto us by his word,
and last of all, that we as he should delight to be in the Church of God, which is the congregation of the faithful, the house of prayer, where with one heart we should hear God speak unto us by his word,
and wee unto him by humble confession, earnest supplication, and hearty thanksgiving, hee hath given one thousand pounds towards the repaire of the mother Church the Cathedral Church of Saint Paul, which evidently showes he was a man that did approve all things in the worship of God should bee decent and in good order.
and we unto him by humble Confessi, earnest supplication, and hearty thanksgiving, he hath given one thousand pounds towards the repair of the mother Church the Cathedral Church of Saint Paul, which evidently shows he was a man that did approve all things in the worship of God should be decent and in good order.
And lest he himselfe should forget any that were capable of charity, hee hath left the overplus of his estate (which by his computation will be ten thousand pounds,
And lest he himself should forget any that were capable of charity, he hath left the overplus of his estate (which by his computation will be ten thousand pounds,
if not impaired by bad debts, or otherwise) in his Executors discretion to dispose of in some such piou and charitable worke or workes, thing or things,
if not impaired by bad debts, or otherwise) in his Executors discretion to dispose of in Some such piou and charitable work or works, thing or things,
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as they shall think fit, which I hope will bee to the glory of God, the reliefe of the poor, the honour of the deceased, and to the comfort and joy of the Executors themselves.
as they shall think fit, which I hope will be to the glory of God, the relief of the poor, the honour of the deceased, and to the Comfort and joy of the Executors themselves.
a piece for their dinner upon the day of his Funerall. 200. l. to poore beggars to avoid trouble on the same day. 200. l. to the poore of the Parishes of Saint Peters Poore,
a piece for their dinner upon the day of his Funeral. 200. l. to poor beggars to avoid trouble on the same day. 200. l. to the poor of the Parishes of Saint Peter's Poor,
Besides 100. l. to the parishioners of the Parish of Saint Olaves Jewry, for their good will to erect his monument by his fathers and his brothers Master Robert Cambel, late Alderman of London.
Beside 100. l. to the parishioners of the Parish of Saint Olaves Jewry, for their good will to erect his monument by his Father's and his Brother's Master Robert Cambel, late Alderman of London.
And being he was so carefull for his honour while hee lived I thought it part of my duty to take some labour for the augmentation therof now he is dead, which I could no better way performe,
And being he was so careful for his honour while he lived I Thought it part of my duty to take Some labour for the augmentation thereof now he is dead, which I could no better Way perform,
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for though that may bee more solid and durable, yet this my labour may be as profitable and usefull for the stirring up of some charitable mens heart to doe workes of this nature.
for though that may be more solid and durable, yet this my labour may be as profitable and useful for the stirring up of Some charitable men's heart to do works of this nature.
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when his name which was given him presently after his birth demonstrated the same, as appeares in the Acrosticke verses and Anagrams following, made by mee neare three yeares since, and presented. To his ever honoured Master.
when his name which was given him presently After his birth demonstrated the same, as appears in the Acrostic Verses and Anagrams following, made by me near three Years since, and presented. To his ever honoured Master.
And yet I doubt not, but some are Mercifull, and righteous both: But I feare they're very rare Ev'n such to find, in ripefull growth Let's then with Justice, mercy joyne, Lest we be paid in the same coyne.
And yet I doubt not, but Some Are Merciful, and righteous both: But I Fear They are very rare Even such to find, in ripefull growth Let's then with justice, mercy join, Lest we be paid in the same coin.
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Se I came Balm, for this same cause Ev'n to fullfill my Makers Lawes, That both my life, and death set forth, Justice, and Mercies royall worth. Another ANNAGRAM. James Cambell, I came Blamles.
See I Come Balm, for this same cause Even to fulfil my Makers Laws, That both my life, and death Set forth, justice, and mercies royal worth. another ANNAGRAM. James Campbell, I Come Blamles.
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for they had a lust To do ill, some of their workes did shew it, But God in Mercy, let not's Justice know it, So now, as then, some righteous men there be Not innocent from sin, to God;
for they had a lust To do ill, Some of their works did show it, But God in Mercy, let not's justice know it, So now, as then, Some righteous men there be Not innocent from since, to God;
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yet free From foule, notorious, nefarious crimes, Such as are now the Custome of the times, To do their Neighbour wrong, the poore oppresse And make a Trade of all ungodlynesse.
yet free From foul, notorious, nefarious crimes, Such as Are now the Custom of the times, To do their Neighbour wrong, the poor oppress And make a Trade of all ungodliness.
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But, the true Innocent is like a child, Who in all Actions is both meeke and mild, And though sometimes, by hap, they goe astray And wander little, in an unknowne Way;
But, the true Innocent is like a child, Who in all Actions is both meek and mild, And though sometime, by hap, they go astray And wander little, in an unknown Way;
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Likewise, sometimes God doth his grace restrain From rarest Saints, to shew they are but vaine Wiithout his aid; also to see and try What bidden Graces, in their hearts do lie.
Likewise, sometime God does his grace restrain From Rarest Saints, to show they Are but vain Wiithout his aid; also to see and try What bidden Graces, in their hearts do lie.
So, fell King David, Peter, and Saint Paul To humble them, us to Repentance call, In which respests (by Christ) some men may say I come (in) blamles, and so goe away.
So, fell King David, Peter, and Saint Paul To humble them, us to Repentance call, In which respects (by christ) Some men may say I come (in) blamles, and so go away.
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Now consider, I pray, if what David spake in another sense, Psal. 85. 10, 11. verses, may not bee truly said of Sir Iames Cambel, Mercy and Truth are met together, Righteousnesse and Peace have kissed each other:
Now Consider, I pray, if what David spoke in Another sense, Psalm 85. 10, 11. Verses, may not be truly said of Sir James Cambel, Mercy and Truth Are met together, Righteousness and Peace have kissed each other:
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and that signifies mercy, as is before specified in the Anagram, Se I came balm: and Righteousnes hath looked downe from heaven, that is, the Sun of Righteousnesse hath infused the Graces of his holy Spirit into his heart to doe righteousnesse,
and that signifies mercy, as is before specified in the Anagram, See I Come balm: and Righteousness hath looked down from heaven, that is, the Sun of Righteousness hath infused the Graces of his holy Spirit into his heart to do righteousness,
and that likewise may be applyed to the Anagram on his name, I came blamles, so that it is evident by these Anagrams and Acrosticke verses, that in Sir Iames Cambel Justice and Mercy met together, according to this saying of the Prophet David, for now I shall not need to change the words in either verse,
and that likewise may be applied to the Anagram on his name, I Come blamles, so that it is evident by these Anagrams and Acrostic Verses, that in Sir James Cambel justice and Mercy met together, according to this saying of the Prophet David, for now I shall not need to change the words in either verse,
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Thus will I sing with holy David, as in a spirituall sense, so in remembrance of my late honoured Master, Mercy and Truth have met together, Righteousnesse and Peace have ki••ed each other, Truth shal flourish out of the earth,
Thus will I sing with holy David, as in a spiritual sense, so in remembrance of my late honoured Master, Mercy and Truth have met together, Righteousness and Peace have ki••ed each other, Truth shall flourish out of the earth,
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JVstice and Mercy were at great debate, Who should in Sir James most predominate: True Faith came in, and said, it was most meet That Mercy, she, should have the upper seate:
JVstice and Mercy were At great debate, Who should in Sir James most predominate: True Faith Come in, and said, it was most meet That Mercy, she, should have the upper seat:
So 'twas concluded to appease the brall, Sweet, lovely Mercy should be principall: For from true saving Faith, Sir James did bring Mercy, and Justice like a living spring Of heavenly water, to refresh and glad All •ood mens hearts, his losse maks me full sad ▪ For Justice ceased with his vitall breath;
So 'twas concluded to appease the brall, Sweet, lovely Mercy should be principal: For from true Saving Faith, Sir James did bring Mercy, and justice like a living spring Of heavenly water, to refresh and glad All •ood men's hearts, his loss makes me full sad ▪ For justice ceased with his vital breath;
And sure his Justice, and his Pious waies, Shall ever live to his eternall praise For an example ▪ though in act it cease, But Mercy now in act doth still increase And shewes her beauty, in most brave array To poore distressed people whose decay She greatly pittying, doth give supply To their necessities, and misery.
And sure his justice, and his Pious ways, Shall ever live to his Eternal praise For an Exampl ▪ though in act it cease, But Mercy now in act does still increase And shows her beauty, in most brave array To poor distressed people whose decay She greatly pitying, does give supply To their necessities, and misery.
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Oh had I art I would set forth the praise Of Sir James Cambels pious, righteous waies; But being my learning's small conclude will I In mournfull Epitaph and Elegie.
O had I art I would Set forth the praise Of Sir James Camels pious, righteous ways; But being my learning's small conclude will I In mournful Epitaph and Elegy.
Many good men there are, I hope, but yet Ev'n as Sir James was, are full hard to get ▪ Such was his Prudence, and his Pious care, Could order all things well, which to declare And show, his vertues all, in e•ch degree Might mase the Muses nine, and much more me. But this I doe, by my unskilfull Art Eternally, to shew my thankfull heart.
Many good men there Are, I hope, but yet Even as Sir James was, Are full hard to get ▪ Such was his Prudence, and his Pious care, Could order all things well, which to declare And show, his Virtues all, in e•ch degree Might maze the Muses nine, and much more me. But this I do, by my unskilful Art Eternally, to show my thankful heart.
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Losses I have, how can I chuse but cry? Losse hath this City, can our eyes be dry? Yet though he's lost to us he's found in heav'n ▪ Because his Mamon to the poore is giv'n ▪ Whose Friends are there, for to receive and keep His blessed soule, although his body sleep.
Losses I have, how can I choose but cry? Loss hath this city, can our eyes be dry? Yet though he's lost to us he's found in heaven ▪ Because his Mammon to the poor is given ▪ Whose Friends Are there, for to receive and keep His blessed soul, although his body sleep.
IN this same Casket lies a Jewell rare And will you know the great worth of the same• Mark well these words, his vertu•s passe compare, Eternall honour, shall raise to his name.
IN this same Casket lies a Jewel rare And will you know the great worth of the same• Mark well these words, his vertu•s pass compare, Eternal honour, shall raise to his name.
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By Prudent Justice, he all vice withstood, Equall to him, where shall we find his peere? Lo now hee's laid up, in this earthen mould Like as a Jewell, in a case of gold.
By Prudent justice, he all vice withstood, Equal to him, where shall we find his peer? Lo now he's laid up, in this earthen mould Like as a Jewel, in a case of gold.
Like a grave Senator, in gallant sort Hee's wrapt in robes, even as an Alderman, Courage, and Wisedome in him did remaine, And now hee's dead, this Figure shews the same.
Like a grave Senator, in gallant sort He's wrapped in robes, even as an Alderman, Courage, and Wisdom in him did remain, And now he's dead, this Figure shows the same.
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Most Just, and equall were his P•ous waies, And therefore at his feet doth Justice stand, And at his head, to his eternall praise, Mercy is fixed with her Babe in hand.
Most Just, and equal were his P•ous ways, And Therefore At his feet does justice stand, And At his head, to his Eternal praise, Mercy is fixed with her Babe in hand.
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A true Character, lively representing, The sad Condition of this good woman: For, shee is truely like the Turtle dove, Dayly bewayling the losse of her Love.
A true Character, lively representing, The sad Condition of this good woman: For, she is truly like the Turtle dove, Daily bewailing the loss of her Love.
But let her cease to grieve, for from above Behold an Angell bright, descending downe, And for the •ood deeds, done by her true Love, With Laurell Garland will his Temples crowne•s To learne by their examples all men may, Justice, and Mercy drawes the Vaile away. Therfore is Fame, and Time his Arms supporters To shew to all that in the world doe live, That vertuous Actions cannot want reporters:
But let her cease to grieve, for from above Behold an Angel bright, descending down, And for the •ood Deeds, done by her true Love, With Laurel Garland will his Temples crowne•s To Learn by their Examples all men may, justice, and Mercy draws the Veil away. Therefore is Fame, and Time his Arms supporters To show to all that in the world do live, That virtuous Actions cannot want reporters:
But that Fame calls to shew the cost and skill Of this rare structures Fabricke, stately brave, Contrived and composed; but my quill Is blunt and dull, for I no learning have;
But that Fame calls to show the cost and skill Of this rare structures Fabric, stately brave, Contrived and composed; but my quill Is blunt and dull, for I no learning have;
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For, though he spend his time, his care, his skill, In dunging, dressing, keeping it from ill That might annoy it, yet the •eate of rashnesse Cold of neglect, or wind of its owne harshnesse May wither, nip, or blow it quite away, Such is the fruite of such a rotten stay.
For, though he spend his time, his care, his skill, In dunging, dressing, keeping it from ill That might annoy it, yet the •eate of rashness Cold of neglect, or wind of its own harshness May wither, nip, or blow it quite away, Such is the fruit of such a rotten stay.
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For therein surely, I shall finde the Grace And Favour of good men, as time and place Shall give occasion; in this hope I'le rest Not doubting, but i'th end I shalbe blest With all such things, as God sees good for me According to my calling, and degree.
For therein surely, I shall find the Grace And Favour of good men, as time and place Shall give occasion; in this hope I'll rest Not doubting, but in the end I shall blessed With all such things, as God sees good for me According to my calling, and degree.
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An Acrostick Elegie, ON The deaths of the right worshipful Mr. Anthony Abdie, Alderman of London, who departed this transitorie life, on Thursday the 10. of September, 1640. and Mistris Abigail his wife, who died the Friday before, ALL men are borne to die, that is most true;
an Acrostic Elegy, ON The death's of the right worshipful Mr. Anthony Abdi, Alderman of London, who departed this transitory life, on Thursday the 10. of September, 1640. and Mistress Abigail his wife, who died the Friday before, ALL men Are born to die, that is most true;
Yet, why should he so cruell be to these? Alas! could not the wife alone him please But must he presently the husband take? Did death think much, he should his wife for sake? In Hymens day, they promis'd ne're to part Ev'n unt•ll Death did strike them to the heart;
Yet, why should he so cruel be to these? Alas! could not the wife alone him please But must he presently the husband take? Did death think much, he should his wife for sake? In Hymens day, they promised never to part Even unt•ll Death did strike them to the heart;
And so, to make them happy, children ten I know they had, three maids, the other men, Like Olive plants about their Table spread, And two of them are maried, three are dead:
And so, to make them happy, children ten I know they had, three maids, the other men, Like Olive plants about their Table spread, And two of them Are married, three Are dead:
ALL mortall men that by us passe Note well, consider, life's as grasse That seemeth fresh and faire all day, Hew'n down by death, soon •ades away ▪ On earthly things set not your love, Nature's adverse to things above ▪ Yeeld therefore unto God your heart, And after death you'll feele no smart;
ALL Mortal men that by us pass Note well, Consider, life's as grass That seems fresh and fair all day, Hewn down by death, soon •ades away ▪ On earthly things Set not your love, Nature's adverse to things above ▪ Yield Therefore unto God your heart, And After death You'll feel no smart;
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PRudentissimi Senator is Jacobi Cambel Mil ▪ tis nuper Major i• Civitatis Londinensis, a•tea Senior is Aldermani & unius Pacis Iusticiarum in Civitate predicta.
PRudentissimi Senator is Jacobi Cambel Mil ▪ this nuper Major i• Civitatis Londinensis, a•tea Senior is Aldermani & unius Pacis Iusticiarum in Civitate predicta.
Major is insuper Privilegiorum Civitatis Westmonasterii, Praesidis Hospitalis seu Xenodochii Divi Thomae in Burgo Southwarke & Galicorum Mercatorum Rector is Memoriale Edwardi Brown eidem devotissimi dum vixit Ratio Operis.
Major is insuper Privilegiorum Civitatis Westmonasterii, Presidents Hospitalis seu Xenodochii Divi Thomae in Burgo Southwark & Galicorum Mercatorum Rector is Memorial Edwardi Brown Eidem devotissimi dum vixit Ratio Operis.
In useles workes, in fruitlesse pain, For little Credit, much lesse gaine, Because my Masters praise and worth In these Books like wise is set forth ▪ Yet howsoever, I know this Spes & Proemium in Coelis. FINIS.
In useless works, in fruitless pain, For little Credit, much less gain, Because my Masters praise and worth In these Books like wise is Set forth ▪ Yet howsoever, I know this Spes & Proem in Coelis. FINIS.
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THe consideration of the power of naturall love in the heart of Mankinde, hath of late induced me to write of divers things gathered out of the word of God, and other writings.
THe consideration of the power of natural love in the heart of Mankind, hath of late induced me to write of diverse things gathered out of the word of God, and other writings.
But now having by the assisting grace of the Almighty, fully finished three Bookes, viz. Liber Amoris, Sacred P•emes, and an Annuall World, I thought good,
But now having by the assisting grace of the Almighty, Fully finished three Books, viz. Liber Amoris, Sacred P•emes, and an Annual World, I Thought good,
for the ease of my minde, as my Vultimum vale to writing of such mysteries, too high for my capacity to demonstrate, to set downe these confused notions following.
for the ease of my mind, as my Vultimum vale to writing of such Mysteres, too high for my capacity to demonstrate, to Set down these confused notions following.
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In the second place, because I began to write of the love of young men, I will conclude with the love of old men towards their children, in the examples of Isaac and Iacob.
In the second place, Because I began to write of the love of young men, I will conclude with the love of old men towards their children, in the Examples of Isaac and Iacob.
In the first I will show, how God turned a Serpent, to a staffe of support, for the preservation of Iacob, and also how he made water to flow out of the hard Rocke ▪ for the reliefe and refreshment of David.
In the First I will show, how God turned a Serpent, to a staff of support, for the preservation of Iacob, and also how he made water to flow out of the hard Rock ▪ for the relief and refreshment of David.
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In the second, I will declare and set forth, how aged parents (as in a glasse) may see how to place and fix their love towards their children and kindred.
In the second, I will declare and Set forth, how aged Parents (as in a glass) may see how to place and fix their love towards their children and kindred.
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In Isaacs love towards Esau, and in Iacobs love towards Ioseph. But because all these things are directly against the worldly-wise Politicians, especially in these dangerous dayes, who are in best esteeme, I thought it more safe for me, to desist and stay my pen,
In Isaacs love towards Esau, and in Iacobs love towards Ioseph. But Because all these things Are directly against the worldly-wise Politicians, especially in these dangerous days, who Are in best esteem, I Thought it more safe for me, to desist and stay my pen,
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first his head, secondly his skinne, and last of all his sting. First, that Laban had the head of a Serpent, viz. he was wise politique, and very crafty, is plaine.
First his head, secondly his skin, and last of all his sting. First, that Laban had the head of a Serpent, viz. he was wise politic, and very crafty, is plain.
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Hee went astray out of the right way, according as his father Nahor before him had done and worshipped Images, the worke of mens hands, wood and stone.
He went astray out of the right Way, according as his father Nahor before him had done and worshipped Images, the work of men's hands, wood and stone.
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for when Iacob had told him his arrand, viz. that hee had purchased the birthright of his elder brother, that he had obtained the blessing of his father, that hee was sent to him by his father and mother for a wife, that he had seene a vision by the way;
for when Iacob had told him his errand, viz. that he had purchased the birthright of his elder brother, that he had obtained the blessing of his father, that he was sent to him by his father and mother for a wife, that he had seen a vision by the Way;
because hee would not lose the benefit of Iacobs service, cheated him with blear-ey'd Lea, and made him serve 7. yeares more for Rachel; for he thought,
Because he would not loose the benefit of Iacobs service, cheated him with blear-eyed Lea, and made him serve 7. Years more for Rachel; for he Thought,
if Iacob had obtained his love, he would have served him no longer. Therefore finding that God blessed him for Iacobs sake, and as Iacob told him, saying,
if Iacob had obtained his love, he would have served him no longer. Therefore finding that God blessed him for Iacobs sake, and as Iacob told him, saying,
for the little that thou hadst before I came, is increased to a multitude, was very unwilling to part with Iacob, and therefore agreed with him upon a certaine bargaine of wages.
for the little that thou Hadst before I Come, is increased to a multitude, was very unwilling to part with Iacob, and Therefore agreed with him upon a certain bargain of wages.
Therefore leaving the politique head of Laban, I come to his skinne. The skin of a Serpent is beautifull and glistering, and seemeth more amiable then hurtfull;
Therefore leaving the politic head of Laban, I come to his skin. The skin of a Serpent is beautiful and glistering, and seems more amiable then hurtful;
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yet though thou w•ntest away because thou greatly longest after thy fathers house, wherefore hast thou stolne away my gods? By which words any man of a reasonable capacity would not otherwise apprehend,
yet though thou w•ntest away Because thou greatly longest After thy Father's house, Wherefore hast thou stolen away my God's? By which words any man of a reasonable capacity would not otherwise apprehend,
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or to their sonnes which they have borne? Like many Masters in these our dayes, that at their servants departure in stead of preferring or doing any good for them, charge them with such things they cannot prove:
or to their Sons which they have born? Like many Masters in these our days, that At their Servants departure in stead of preferring or doing any good for them, charge them with such things they cannot prove:
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then if they quit themselves in that, they claim propriety in their estate, even as Laban in these or the like words, All these goods are ours, you have got them by us,
then if they quit themselves in that, they claim propriety in their estate, even as Laban in these or the like words, All these goods Are ours, you have god them by us,
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and droves of cattell that are mine, and what can I not doe? yea, I am able to doe thee evill, viz. to kill thee my intention is good, But. This But spoiled all: But God forewarned me.
and droves of cattle that Are mine, and what can I not do? yea, I am able to do thee evil, viz. to kill thee my intention is good, But. This But spoiled all: But God forewarned me.
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And thus much I thought good to write, to prove Laban a Serpent. And now I should show how this Serpent came to be a staffe of support to Iacob. But before I write any further, I will note the reasons why Isaac should send his sonne, that he had made Lord of his brethren,
And thus much I Thought good to write, to prove Laban a Serpent. And now I should show how this Serpent Come to be a staff of support to Iacob. But before I write any further, I will note the Reasons why Isaac should send his son, that he had made Lord of his brothers,
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and servants to attend them, to his brother Nahor to provide him a wife? or was Isaac now at this time poorer then his father Abraham? for answer to the first question, it could not be that Isaac being a godly man,
and Servants to attend them, to his brother Nahor to provide him a wife? or was Isaac now At this time Poorer then his father Abraham? for answer to the First question, it could not be that Isaac being a godly man,
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or other riches, but his staffe onely, as himselfe testifies, was, first for secrefie, that he might not be prevented of his journey by his brother Esau, who had before vowed his death:
or other riches, but his staff only, as himself Testifies, was, First for secrecy, that he might not be prevented of his journey by his brother Esau, who had before vowed his death:
but upon the blessing of God on his owne endeavours, according to these words, and God alsufficient blesse thee, and make thee to encrease, &c. Now having cleared the way, I will show you Iacob walking with his staffe.
but upon the blessing of God on his own endeavours, according to these words, and God All-sufficient bless thee, and make thee to increase, etc. Now having cleared the Way, I will show you Iacob walking with his staff.
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In the first exception God made this Serpent Laban a staffe to Iacob, for when he came to Laban, he was so poor and weake, that he was not of himselfe able to subsist,
In the First exception God made this Serpent Laban a staff to Iacob, for when he Come to Laban, he was so poor and weak, that he was not of himself able to subsist,
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But from hence I would have none to inferre, that because he serves a Laban, therefore he must have the blessing of Iacob; for it was by the providence of God,
But from hence I would have none to infer, that Because he serves a Laban, Therefore he must have the blessing of Iacob; for it was by the providence of God,
Thirdly, hee must bee diligent, as in his owne, so in his masters businesse (but it is fit hee should know what his imployment is) so was Iacob; for thus he answers Laban, Thou knowest what service I have done thee,
Thirdly, he must be diligent, as in his own, so in his Masters business (but it is fit he should know what his employment is) so was Iacob; for thus he answers Laban, Thou Knowest what service I have done thee,
And thus have I briefly shewed how the Serpent was turned to a rod of support, beating away the enemies of Iacobs welfare, penury, poverty, and misery:
And thus have I briefly showed how the Serpent was turned to a rod of support, beating away the enemies of Iacobs welfare, penury, poverty, and misery:
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And such a Rocke was Nabal. And to prove him to bee so, I will not divide him as I did Laban, but I will consider him in the whole, by these properties. First by his magnitude; secondly, by his obduration;
And such a Rock was Nabal. And to prove him to be so, I will not divide him as I did Laban, but I will Consider him in the Whole, by these properties. First by his magnitude; secondly, by his obduration;
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and a• disturber of the peace of the Commonwealth, for so much his words import, viz. There be many servants that now adayes run away from their masters.
and a• disturber of the peace of the Commonwealth, for so much his words import, viz. There be many Servants that now adays run away from their Masters.
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Now I cannot tell whether Nabal was •uch a covetous churle, that ships rich•y laden, I meane men of great estates, were undone by him, in taking the pre•ent forfeiture of bonds, or other pledges;
Now I cannot tell whither Nabal was •uch a covetous churl, that ships rich•y laden, I mean men of great estates, were undone by him, in taking the pre•ent forfeiture of bonds, or other pledges;
his owne •ervants could not give him a good word in truth, for in his absence thus •hey spake to their mistresse, Our master •s of such a currish, dogged, wicked disposi•ion, that no man may speak to him but he ••leth at them.
his own •ervants could not give him a good word in truth, for in his absence thus •hey spoke to their mistress, Our master •s of such a currish, dogged, wicked disposi•ion, that no man may speak to him but he ••leth At them.
and as water refresheth the parched ground, so doth joy and comfort the pensive spirit. In both which respects ▪ you shall behold water to flow out of this Rocke.
and as water refresheth the parched ground, so does joy and Comfort the pensive Spirit. In both which respects ▪ you shall behold water to flow out of this Rock.
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and went downe to the wildernesse of Pacun, a barren place, where being destitute of provision for himselfe and 600. men, strucke this Rocke with the rod of his mouth, in a faire and gentle manner, by friendly and loving salutations, thus:
and went down to the Wilderness of Pacun, a barren place, where being destitute of provision for himself and 600. men, struck this Rock with the rod of his Mouth, in a fair and gentle manner, by friendly and loving salutations, thus:
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so and more also doe God unto the enemies of David, for surely I will not leave of all that hee hath by the dawning of the day, any that pisseth against the wall.
so and more also do God unto the enemies of David, for surely I will not leave of all that he hath by the dawning of the day, any that pisseth against the wall.
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and 200. of figs, came purling downe by a secret place of the mountaine, in a faire and lovely pipe, I meane by the meanes of discreet and beautifull Abigail.
and 200. of figs, Come purling down by a secret place of the mountain, in a fair and lovely pipe, I mean by the means of discreet and beautiful Abigail.
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so that he was praised of the women in their songs ▪ •aul hath slaine his thousand and David h•• ten thousand, loved of all Israel and Iuda, because he went out and in before them,
so that he was praised of the women in their songs ▪ •aul hath slain his thousand and David h•• ten thousand, loved of all Israel and Iuda, Because he went out and in before them,
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but deceived him of Merab, as Laban deceived Iacob of Rachel, yet when it was told him, that Michol his daughter loved David, hee was well pleased that he should purchase her with the hazard of his life,
but deceived him of Merab, as Laban deceived Iacob of Rachel, yet when it was told him, that Michal his daughter loved David, he was well pleased that he should purchase her with the hazard of his life,
Now •• the midst of these troubles, behold how God comforted him, for after hee •aw that he was bereaved of Michol his •oving wife, whom Saul gave to Phaltiel; and after that God had slaine his enemy ••bal, who ten dayes before his death •ade a Feast like a King.
Now •• the midst of these Troubles, behold how God comforted him, for After he •aw that he was bereft of Michal his •oving wife, whom Saul gave to Phaltiel; and After that God had slain his enemy ••bal, who ten days before his death •ade a Feast like a King.
and come into such a merry humor, •s to drinke himselfe drunke? Me thinkes •e should bee rather tearmed a generous Gentleman, a good fellow, and a joviall Companion. Oh me!
and come into such a merry humour, •s to drink himself drunk? Me thinks •e should be rather termed a generous Gentleman, a good fellow, and a jovial Companion. O me!
and was merry with •em, to keepe himselfe in good reputati• with great men of the world, but had • care of poore Lazarus that was ready starve at his gate for want of cloathes cover his naked, diseased body,
and was merry with •em, to keep himself in good reputati• with great men of the world, but had • care of poor Lazarus that was ready starve At his gate for want of clothes cover his naked, diseased body,
and bread and drinke to satisfie his hungr• and thirsty appetite, he did not rememb〈 … 〉 the afflictions of Ioseph, nor the troubles • David, and for his servants he could o•der them well enough,
and bred and drink to satisfy his hungr• and thirsty appetite, he did not rememb〈 … 〉 the afflictions of Ioseph, nor the Troubles • David, and for his Servants he could o•der them well enough,
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so that as he live snarling, and barking like a dogge, so he dyed grumbling and grunting like a hog and for ought I know without any repentance of his former evill life,
so that as he live snarling, and barking like a dog, so he died grumbling and grunting like a hog and for ought I know without any Repentance of his former evil life,
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yet out • this stony hard rocke God brought th• water of comfort to David in a loving beautifull and religious wife, whose nam• Abigail signifies the fathers joy,
yet out • this stony hard rock God brought th• water of Comfort to David in a loving beautiful and religious wife, whose nam• Abigail signifies the Father's joy,
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All the〈 … 〉 things by a learned penne might be fu•ther enlarged, amplified, and illustrated •ut it is enough for me by this, to con••der Gods providence towards his •hosen.
All the〈 … 〉 things by a learned pen might be fu•ther enlarged, amplified, and illustrated •ut it is enough for me by this, to con••der God's providence towards his •hosen.
Therefore I will conclude, and pray • God, that it would please him to in〈 … 〉se into my heart the graces of his holy •pirit to bee so qualified as Iacob and David, viz. fervent in prayer,
Therefore I will conclude, and pray • God, that it would please him to in〈 … 〉se into my heart the graces of his holy •pirit to be so qualified as Iacob and David, viz. fervent in prayer,
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and hum•le in heart, sorrowfull for my sinnes •s David, righteous in my actions as •acob, loving to my enemies as David, 〈 … 〉evalent with God as Iacob; so shall not need to feare the churlessenesse of •abal, or malice of Laban, which is • one being both churles,
and hum•le in heart, sorrowful for my Sins •s David, righteous in my actions as •acob, loving to my enemies as David, 〈 … 〉evalent with God as Iacob; so shall not need to Fear the churlessenesse of •abal, or malice of Laban, which is • one being both churls,
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though Shemei •ile, or Labans children murmure, for have hereby learned that God can, •d will for the support, reliefe and •omfort of his children, make poyso•ous things wholesome,
though Shimei •ile, or Labans children murmur, for have hereby learned that God can, •d will for the support, relief and •omfort of his children, make poyso•ous things wholesome,
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The second part of this Discourse is like a paire of Ballances, for in the one scale, you may behold the love of Isaac towards Esau, and in the other you ••y see the love of Iacob towards Ioseph. In the first, I will set the pride of the world,
The second part of this Discourse is like a pair of Balances, for in the one scale, you may behold the love of Isaac towards Esau, and in the other you ••y see the love of Iacob towards Ioseph. In the First, I will Set the pride of the world,
But this theame is more harde• then the rocke I last handled, and hee had need of more then a serpentine wisdome, that shall undertake to unfold the knotty windings in such a Labyrinth.
But this theme is more harde• then the rock I last handled, and he had need of more then a serpentine Wisdom, that shall undertake to unfold the knotty windings in such a Labyrinth.
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Yet because God hath blessed me with two children, I will write something in my youth which I ought to performe if it shall please God to blesse me with old age.
Yet Because God hath blessed me with two children, I will write something in my youth which I ought to perform if it shall please God to bless me with old age.
For the first, which was Esaus minority, it cannot be thought o•herwise, but that Isaac according to his Fathers example, did bring up his children in the feare of the Lord,
For the First, which was Esaus minority, it cannot be Thought o•herwise, but that Isaac according to his Father's Exampl, did bring up his children in the Fear of the Lord,
and especially him, that he thought to make Lord of his brethren, for this is the Testimony of God concerning Abraham, I know him, that he will command his houshold after him, that they keep the way •f the Lord, to do righteousnesse and judgement, that the Lord may bring upon Abraham that he hath spoken unto him.
and especially him, that he Thought to make Lord of his brothers, for this is the Testimony of God Concerning Abraham, I know him, that he will command his household After him, that they keep the Way •f the Lord, to do righteousness and judgement, that the Lord may bring upon Abraham that he hath spoken unto him.
But all those instructions would not take effect in Esau. His very name signifies, that he sough• more after earthly fading happinesse then for spirituall and heavenly graces for Edom signifies a piece of red earth and Esau working;
But all those instructions would not take Effect in Esau His very name signifies, that he sough• more After earthly fading happiness then for spiritual and heavenly graces for Edom signifies a piece of read earth and Esau working;
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for notwithstanding all the godly precepts and religious practices of his father, whose custome was to goe out into the fields to pray and meditate on the wondrous workes of God.
for notwithstanding all the godly Precepts and religious practices of his father, whose custom was to go out into the fields to pray and meditate on the wondrous works of God.
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Esau Edom was still working in the earth, giving his minde to sensuality and pleasure, for so much his desire after Lentill potage, and cunning hunting import:
Esau Edom was still working in the earth, giving his mind to sensuality and pleasure, for so much his desire After Lentil potage, and cunning hunting import:
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yet it may be he as many others of his conditions made a semblance and show before his father of godly and pious qualities, being endued with much knowledge,
yet it may be he as many Others of his conditions made a semblance and show before his father of godly and pious qualities, being endued with much knowledge,
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so that his father doted too much upon him, for this hath beene the quality of many godly parents in all ages, to humor their children too much in their youth, which they perceiving, know very well how to plot and bring to passe their designes:
so that his father doted too much upon him, for this hath been the quality of many godly Parents in all ages, to humour their children too much in their youth, which they perceiving, know very well how to plot and bring to pass their designs:
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Isaac could not descry it in Esau, and therefore I cease to wonder that aged people who are farre inferiour to Isaac in spirituall speculation, cannot discerne it in this age.
Isaac could not descry it in Esau, and Therefore I cease to wonder that aged people who Are Far inferior to Isaac in spiritual speculation, cannot discern it in this age.
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Therefore leaving the education of Es•u, I come •o his youth, the ac•ions of Esau's life, the Text saith He became a cunning huntter, and 〈 ◊ 〉 〈 … 〉 Now I reade in sacred W〈 … 〉 before him, and 〈 ◊ 〉 after him:
Therefore leaving the education of Es•u, I come •o his youth, the ac•ions of Esau's life, the Text Says He became a cunning huntter, and 〈 ◊ 〉 〈 … 〉 Now I read in sacred W〈 … 〉 before him, and 〈 ◊ 〉 After him:
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First in their names, N•mrod signifies Rebellious, to note his pride, cruelty, and rebellious courses, in erecting a Babel, whose top might reach unto heaven:
First in their names, N•mrod signifies Rebellious, to note his pride, cruelty, and rebellious courses, in erecting a Babel, whose top might reach unto heaven:
for many authors affirme, that he out of his pride and ambition spake to the people these words, Come let us build us a City and a Tower whose top may reach unto heaven, that wee may get us a name,
for many Authors affirm, that he out of his pride and ambition spoke to the people these words, Come let us built us a city and a Tower whose top may reach unto heaven, that we may get us a name,
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and Rebecca, so that she complained, that shee was weary of her life for the daughters of Heth, yet Isaac for the love of Venison (so powerfull is naturall affection in the heart of mankinde) called to give him the blessing of the elder brother,
and Rebecca, so that she complained, that she was weary of her life for the daughters of Heth, yet Isaac for the love of Venison (so powerful is natural affection in the heart of mankind) called to give him the blessing of the elder brother,
therefore she prepared savoury meat, such as she knew her husband loved, and compelled Iacob her younger sonne, to present it to his father in the name of his brother, who very fearefull of a curse, rather then a blessing, did performe her will;
Therefore she prepared savoury meat, such as she knew her husband loved, and compelled Iacob her younger son, to present it to his father in the name of his brother, who very fearful of a curse, rather then a blessing, did perform her will;
and so according to his request enjoyed the fatnesse of the earth, and dew of heaven from above, viz. he lived in a fertile and fruitfull countrey, hee did not want for any earthly blessing,
and so according to his request enjoyed the fatness of the earth, and due of heaven from above, viz. he lived in a fertile and fruitful country, he did not want for any earthly blessing,
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But what should bee the reason that Iacob fixed his love more on him then all his brethren? Was it because he brought to their father their evill sayings? No surely,
But what should be the reason that Iacob fixed his love more on him then all his brothers? Was it Because he brought to their father their evil sayings? No surely,
for Iacob as a godly man did not delight to heare any slanderous reports, for he knew that tale-bearers and busie bodies in other folkes matters, doe set houses and commonwealths in divisions.
for Iacob as a godly man did not delight to hear any slanderous reports, for he knew that talebearers and busy bodies in other folks matters, do Set houses and commonwealths in divisions.
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and that he was of a harmlesse, innocent, and sweet disposition, appeares plainly; for though hee knew his brethren hated him, because of their fathers love towards him;
and that he was of a harmless, innocent, and sweet disposition, appears plainly; for though he knew his brothers hated him, Because of their Father's love towards him;
yet hee loved them, and would bee telling them his dreames, for which they hated him so much the more, which in my opinion was very improvidently done;
yet he loved them, and would be telling them his dreams, for which they hated him so much the more, which in my opinion was very improvidently done;
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Yet this is, and was ever for the most part the practice of the most zealous godly, to speake or doe something at which the worldly wise taking advantage of, bring them into great persecution and trouble, as it was here.
Yet this is, and was ever for the most part the practice of the most zealous godly, to speak or do something At which the worldly wise taking advantage of, bring them into great persecution and trouble, as it was Here.
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Now if from hence I could learne according to Salomons rule, to traine and bring up my children in the feare of the Lord in their youth, that so they might not forget it when they be old:
Now if from hence I could Learn according to Solomon's Rule, to train and bring up my children in the Fear of the Lord in their youth, that so they might not forget it when they be old:
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And this is the principall reason why I spend all this labour in looking after a discreet and vertuous woman, to helpe mee as well in the education of these two Infants I have,
And this is the principal reason why I spend all this labour in looking After a discreet and virtuous woman, to help me as well in the education of these two Infants I have,
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as those that it shall please the Lord to send me by her, that so having for the duration of my service lived as Iacob, I may likewise as hee become into two bands.
as those that it shall please the Lord to send me by her, that so having for the duration of my service lived as Iacob, I may likewise as he become into two bans.
Therefore Oh! that God would worke in me both the will and the deed, of his owne good pleasure, that it would please him to gr•nt the desires of my heart,
Therefore Oh! that God would work in me both the will and the deed, of his own good pleasure, that it would please him to gr•nt the Desires of my heart,
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that every conscionable Saint may then heare that joyfull welcome of his Saviour and Judge, Well done good and faithfull servant, enter into thy Masters joy ▪ Which blessed happinesse God in mercy grant to mee,
that every conscionable Saint may then hear that joyful welcome of his Saviour and Judge, Well done good and faithful servant, enter into thy Masters joy ▪ Which blessed happiness God in mercy grant to me,
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and all his chosen, not for any merit of our owne, which is nothing but damnation of soule and body for the best good that ever we have done o• can doe.
and all his chosen, not for any merit of our own, which is nothing but damnation of soul and body for the best good that ever we have done o• can do.
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and all creatures, as is most due, all honour, glory, praise, thanksgiving, adoration, and obedience, from this time forth, and for evermore. Amen. FINIS.
and all creatures, as is most due, all honour, glory, praise, thanksgiving, adoration, and Obedience, from this time forth, and for evermore. Amen. FINIS.
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LOve is a Passion of the heart seated in the affections, and called by the Philosophers A menta•• vertue; because it is a longing desire of the minde to be united to the beloved object.
LOve is a Passion of the heart seated in the affections, and called by the Philosophers A menta•• virtue; Because it is a longing desire of the mind to be united to the Beloved Object.
he is truly a heavenly minded man, he really fulfilleth the commandements of the first Table in the Decalogue, he loves the Lord with all his heart, with all his minde, and with all his strength;
he is truly a heavenly minded man, he really fulfilleth the Commandments of the First Table in the Decalogue, he loves the Lord with all his heart, with all his mind, and with all his strength;
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her cables are a strong confidence fast bound to the maine mast of a lively, saving and justifying faith, her lading is no vaine merchandize or trumperies,
her cables Are a strong confidence fast bound to the main mast of a lively, Saving and justifying faith, her lading is no vain merchandise or trumperies,
the brestplate of righteousnesse for the loines, the girdle of verity; for the safeguard of the feet, shoos of the preparation of the Gospell of peace,
the breastplate of righteousness for the loins, the girdle of verity; for the safeguard of the feet, shoes of the preparation of the Gospel of peace,
and •or the defence of the whole man, the shield of faith, wherewith he quencheth all the fiery darts of Satans suggestions, blunteth the edge of the worlds allurements,
and •or the defence of the Whole man, the shield of faith, wherewith he quenches all the fiery darts of Satan suggestions, blunteth the edge of the world's allurements,
It is an axe with which the whole tree of sinne, with his forbidden fruit is hewn downe with these weapons, the man that is inflamed with the love of God, will trample upon the flesh, despise and contemne the world, resist the Divell;
It is an axe with which the Whole tree of sin, with his forbidden fruit is hewn down with these weapons, the man that is inflamed with the love of God, will trample upon the Flesh, despise and contemn the world, resist the devil;
and be carried by the Angells of God into heaven, the place of happinesse, where he shall hold a perpetuall feast, sing an everlasting song, weare an incorruptible Crowne, possesse an eternall Inheritance,
and be carried by the Angels of God into heaven, the place of happiness, where he shall hold a perpetual feast, sing an everlasting song, wear an incorruptible Crown, possess an Eternal Inheritance,
and the onely poysonous and soulkilling water, in whose heart soever this carnall, earthly, and sinfull liquor springs, shall ever thirst, and never be satisfied:
and the only poisonous and soulkilling water, in whose heart soever this carnal, earthly, and sinful liquour springs, shall ever thirst, and never be satisfied:
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he accounteth the godly simple fooles, and esteemes them as the off-scowring among the people: he boasteth himselfe in the multitude of his riches, and solaceth himselfe in his pleasures:
he accounteth the godly simple Fools, and esteems them as the offscouring among the people: he boasts himself in the multitude of his riches, and solaceth himself in his pleasures:
And thus the l•ver of the world will venture to comm•t cove•ousnesse, oppression, cruelty, &c. to fulfill and satisfie the lust of the eyes, and pride of li•e.
And thus the l•ver of the world will venture to comm•t cove•ousnesse, oppression, cruelty, etc. to fulfil and satisfy the lust of the eyes, and pride of li•e.
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The man th•t is inflamed with this love, liveth upo• •he earth as a Citizen in his owne C〈 … 〉 and 〈 ◊ ◊ 〉 the world dandleth 〈 ◊ ◊ 〉 child•, 〈 … 〉ding his desire with rich•• 〈 ◊ ◊ 〉:
The man th•t is inflamed with this love, lives upo• •he earth as a Citizen in his own C〈 … 〉 and 〈 ◊ ◊ 〉 the world dandleth 〈 ◊ ◊ 〉 child•, 〈 … 〉ding his desire with rich•• 〈 ◊ ◊ 〉:
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he hath dispersed abroad and given to the poore, hee doth much good in the world, he relieves the needy, helpes the oppressed, feeds the hungry, instructs the ignorant, comforts the comfortlesse, &c. he layes for himselfe here a good foundation by good workes,
he hath dispersed abroad and given to the poor, he does much good in the world, he relieves the needy, helps the oppressed, feeds the hungry, instructs the ignorant, comforts the comfortless, etc. he lays for himself Here a good Foundation by good works,
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To let the humane and civill love runne out as men are pleased to convey it forth from the fountaine of their heart, I will onely fix my meditations upon this naturall love,
To let the humane and civil love run out as men Are pleased to convey it forth from the fountain of their heart, I will only fix my meditations upon this natural love,
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although experience shewes that it is very powerfull in whose heart soever it is kindled, and is a raging passion, as all love is, if it bee not kept in,
although experience shows that it is very powerful in whose heart soever it is kindled, and is a raging passion, as all love is, if it be not kept in,
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But if the lover doth fulfill his desire, what hath he got but a racke to his minde, a torture to his soule, a gibbet to his conscience, a staine to his reputation,
But if the lover does fulfil his desire, what hath he god but a rack to his mind, a torture to his soul, a gibbet to his conscience, a stain to his reputation,
then if the lover doth make his choice onely for the beauty of the body, without any respect to the qualities of the minde, hee may finde one that may please his eye,
then if the lover does make his choice only for the beauty of the body, without any respect to the qualities of the mind, he may find one that may please his eye,
Such may meet with one that may fulfill his desire with wealth, but commonly she proves a scolding Xantippe, one that will be alwayes scolding, railing,
Such may meet with one that may fulfil his desire with wealth, but commonly she Proves a scolding Xantippe, one that will be always scolding, railing,
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and sinfull, but the other is naturall, honest, and commendable, which is an honest desire of the minde to bee joyned to a woman, not so much for her outward perfections, as for her inward vertues;
and sinful, but the other is natural, honest, and commendable, which is an honest desire of the mind to be joined to a woman, not so much for her outward perfections, as for her inward Virtues;
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Indeed the pious love which was the first, and the charitable love which was the last, may very well be compared unto water, which is of a heavie nature,
Indeed the pious love which was the First, and the charitable love which was the last, may very well be compared unto water, which is of a heavy nature,
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for it runs very slowly in the hearts of the children of men, and cannot be drawne out of the fountaine of the heart without great force, and strong pumping:
for it runs very slowly in the hearts of the children of men, and cannot be drawn out of the fountain of the heart without great force, and strong pumping:
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and not by our owne corrupt reason or judgement. Now as fire I will consider it in 4. things: in its smoke, or manifestation; in its fire, or augmentation; in its flame, or confirmation;
and not by our own corrupt reason or judgement. Now as fire I will Consider it in 4. things: in its smoke, or manifestation; in its fire, or augmentation; in its flame, or confirmation;
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The signes of love are these, in the tongue, delightfull speeches; in the eyes, amorous lookes; in the countenance, modest bashfulnesse; in the hands, liberall presents;
The Signs of love Are these, in the tongue, delightful Speeches; in the eyes, Amoros looks; in the countenance, modest bashfulness; in the hands, liberal presents;
Fourthly and lastly ▪ if this flaming fire goes not out, but continues in its bright lustre, till the fuell bee quite consumed, viz. till death depart:
Fourthly and lastly ▪ if this flaming fire Goes not out, but continues in its bright lustre, till the fuel be quite consumed, viz. till death depart:
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