Whether our Adversities are more abated by others fellow-mourning, or our Felicities more improved by the co-rejoycing of others, is a question, yet without all question.
Whither our Adversities Are more abated by Others fellow-mourning, or our Felicities more improved by the co-rejoycing of Others, is a question, yet without all question.
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Our Saviour prophetically proclaims his Solitude in the Garden, when his sweat was as drops of blood running down upon the earth, an aggravation of his grief.
Our Saviour prophetically proclaims his Solitude in the Garden, when his sweat was as drops of blood running down upon the earth, an aggravation of his grief.
And the ministration of a strengthning Angel was forthwith ordered, to alleviate the apprehensions of his incumbent and impendent sufferings, S. Luke 22.43.
And the ministration of a strengthening Angel was forthwith ordered, to alleviate the apprehensions of his incumbent and impendent sufferings, S. Lycia 22.43.
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why hast thou forsaken me? Matth. 27.46. whilst men past by, not considering the greatness of his grief, God afflicting him in the day of the fierceness of his wrath for the sins of Mankinde;
why hast thou forsaken me? Matthew 27.46. while men passed by, not considering the greatness of his grief, God afflicting him in the day of the fierceness of his wrath for the Sins of Mankind;
Adde we his Ascension by the natural power of his Godhead, and supernatural power of his then-glorified Manhood, lifting up his Body from the Mount of olives far above all Heavens, to wit, aspectable Heavens, really, visibly, locally attended with rejoycing Angels, not as Partners,
Add we his Ascension by the natural power of his Godhead, and supernatural power of his then-glorified Manhood, lifting up his Body from the Mount of Olive Far above all Heavens, to wit, aspectable Heavens, really, visibly, locally attended with rejoicing Angels, not as Partners,
But as the misery of man stands principally in sin, so the warre and opposition of the Creatures in the state of separation from his God, is no petit additional unto his wretched being;
But as the misery of man Stands principally in since, so the war and opposition of the Creatures in the state of separation from his God, is not petit additional unto his wretched being;
But Repentance, the grace of Repentance, breaks down the partition wall, from whence ariseth not onely a league betwixt the Creature and the Convert, but the Blessed Angels also, whose residence is mostly above, needless of Self-conversion,
But Repentance, the grace of Repentance, breaks down the partition wall, from whence arises not only a league betwixt the Creature and the Convert, but the Blessed Angels also, whose residence is mostly above, needless of Self-conversion,
A Gregarian or Common Souldier, who behaves himself in battel with prudent valour of signal eminency, receives not onely a Guerdon from his Commander in Chief,
A Gregarian or Common Soldier, who behaves himself in battle with prudent valour of signal eminency, receives not only a Guerdon from his Commander in Chief,
No otherwise man, coming home by true Repentance to his God, findes not onely acceptation at his hand, who as he liveth doth desire a sinner should live;
No otherwise man, coming home by true Repentance to his God, finds not only acceptation At his hand, who as he lives does desire a sinner should live;
Shall the solicitous Shepherd, who with diligence hath sought, with patience found, and with great compassion brought home the stray sheep unto its fold, be rewarded with obloquie?
Shall the solicitous Shepherd, who with diligence hath sought, with patience found, and with great compassion brought home the stray sheep unto its fold, be rewarded with obloquy?
Neighbours they may be in place, but Strangers in affection, who are not gladsomely touch'd with the successful search of the thrifty woman for her amitted coyn.
Neighbours they may be in place, but Strangers in affection, who Are not gladsomely touched with the successful search of the thrifty woman for her amitted coin.
yet the truth is, they are children of Morosity, by peevish discontent to cloud the reviving joyes of their tender Sire, at the true amendment of his debauched Son. Now look as Jonathan proclaim'd the unjust wroth of his enraged father,
yet the truth is, they Are children of Morosity, by peevish discontent to cloud the reviving Joys of their tender Sire, At the true amendment of his debauched Son. Now look as Johnathan proclaimed the unjust wrath of his enraged father,
and his own unchangeable love to Religious David, by shooting of three arrows, 1 Sam. 20. even so doth our Saviour vindicate his own Piety in receiving true Converts,
and his own unchangeable love to Religious David, by shooting of three arrows, 1 Sam. 20. even so does our Saviour vindicate his own Piety in receiving true Converts,
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and chargeth through and through the Impiety of those glorious Hypocrites, by those three Parables; the first, of the lost Sheep, from the third to the eighth Verse;
and charges through and through the Impiety of those glorious Hypocrites, by those three Parables; the First, of the lost Sheep, from the third to the eighth Verse;
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wherein we have, as in the other two, two general parts, Protasis, and Antapodosis. First, we have the Parable propounded in the second Verse immediately preceding the Text, What woman having ten pieces of money,
wherein we have, as in the other two, two general parts, Protasis, and Antapodosis. First, we have the Parable propounded in the second Verse immediately preceding the Text, What woman having ten Pieces of money,
if she lose one piece, doth not light the candle, and sweep the house, and seek diligently till she finde it? and when she hath found it, she calleth her friends and neighbours, saying, Rejoyce with me,
if she loose one piece, does not Light the candle, and sweep the house, and seek diligently till she find it? and when she hath found it, she calls her Friends and neighbours, saying, Rejoice with me,
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And then we have it applied in the words of the Text it self, Likewise I say unto you, There is joy in the presence of the Angels of God over one sinner that repenteth.
And then we have it applied in the words of the Text it self, Likewise I say unto you, There is joy in the presence of the Angels of God over one sinner that Repenteth.
Which to take a pieces (and to take a pieces is an easie piece) we have three particulars: The duty of a sinner; The benignity of Gods Angels; The certainty of both. The first, is to repent;
Which to take a Pieces (and to take a Pieces is an easy piece) we have three particulars: The duty of a sinner; The benignity of God's Angels; The certainty of both. The First, is to Repent;
Next, we shall assign the Reasons of the same. 3. We shall subjoyn two Questions of tendency to the further clearing of the point in hand: (Which is not the Doctrine of Repentance,
Next, we shall assign the Reasons of the same. 3. We shall subjoin two Questions of tendency to the further clearing of the point in hand: (Which is not the Doctrine of Repentance,
all these have their proper places elswhere, the joynt of this Text lies in the Joy of Angels at the conversion of a sinner.) And last of all, omitting many consectaries and inferences Incidental, we shall conclude this short Exercise with an Exhortation Intentional. I begin with the terms,
all these have their proper places elsewhere, the joint of this Text lies in the Joy of Angels At the conversion of a sinner.) And last of all, omitting many Consequences and inferences Incidental, we shall conclude this short Exercise with an Exhortation Intentional. I begin with the terms,
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yet more distinctly they must be attended with their several Properties. Sorrow for sin committed, is ever previous unto sin repented. This is that breaking up of the fallow ground, in the Old Testament; Compunction, in the New;
yet more distinctly they must be attended with their several Properties. Sorrow for since committed, is ever previous unto since repented. This is that breaking up of the fallow ground, in the Old Testament; Compunction, in the New;
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And Conversion unto God (even in its dawnings) is never without hope of pardon through Christ, that the destructive precipices of sin being abandoned, there is made some progress in the wayes of New Obedience, which onely lead unto eternal life:
And Conversion unto God (even in its dawnings) is never without hope of pardon through christ, that the destructive precipices of since being abandoned, there is made Some progress in the ways of New obedience, which only led unto Eternal life:
for, A true penitent mourneth for his sins, and rejoyceth for his mourning. So much for the first word, Conversion, unfeigned Conversion, unfeigned Conversion of a sinner;
for, A true penitent Mourneth for his Sins, and Rejoiceth for his mourning. So much for the First word, Conversion, unfeigned Conversion, unfeigned Conversion of a sinner;
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Others persisted in their primitive obedience, and are now confirmed in that estate (against the Scepticism of Arminius be it spoken) without any possibility of falling, either from their holiness or happiness.
Others persisted in their primitive Obedience, and Are now confirmed in that estate (against the Scepticism of Arminius be it spoken) without any possibility of falling, either from their holiness or happiness.
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Amongst the sinful dotages of the Fathers in the second Councel of Nice, we reade, That in the fifth action thereof, John Bishop of Thessalonica maintained, That Angels were substantially corporeal:
among the sinful dotages of the Father's in the second Council of Nicaenae, we read, That in the fifth actium thereof, John Bishop of Thessalonica maintained, That Angels were substantially corporeal:
Then we who in this estate believe the Jubilation of these Spirits at our unfeigned Repentance, shall distinctly know the manner thereof in the life to come,
Then we who in this estate believe the Jubilation of these Spirits At our unfeigned Repentance, shall distinctly know the manner thereof in the life to come,
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for, Angel is not a Name of their Nature, but Imployment, and signifies Messenger. Now 'tis the glory of a saithful Messenger, to give his own will to be swallowed up in the wise and powerful will of his Lord that sends him.
for, Angel is not a Name of their Nature, but Employment, and signifies Messenger. Now it's the glory of a saithful Messenger, to give his own will to be swallowed up in the wise and powerful will of his Lord that sends him.
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Cast away all your iniquities by which ye have transgressed, lest iniquity be your ruine: Why will ye die, O house of Israel? Ezek 18.30, 31. there's his Obtestation,
Cast away all your iniquities by which you have transgressed, lest iniquity be your ruin: Why will you die, Oh house of Israel? Ezekiel 18.30, 31. there's his Obtestation,
but their relations to Man also considered, do quicken them to this affection, demonstrable in four particulars; In Proximity of Kindred; Family-relations; School-acquaintance;
but their relations to Man also considered, do quicken them to this affection, demonstrable in four particulars; In Proximity of Kindred; Family-relations; School-acquaintance;
and fourthly, in Society of Arms. The first I call Natural, the second, Oeconomical; the third, Paedagogical; and the last, Martial. Of which perspicuously and succinctly in their order;
and fourthly, in Society of Arms. The First I call Natural, the second, Economical; the third, Paedagogical; and the last, Martial. Of which perspicuously and succinctly in their order;
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and first, of the first ground Natural, or Proximity of Kindred. Holy Angels are called The Sons of God, Job 1.6. and true Converts enrobed with the same Title.
and First, of the First ground Natural, or Proximity of Kindred. Holy Angels Are called The Sons of God, Job 1.6. and true Converts enrobed with the same Title.
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the confirmed Angels are Gods Benjamins; and converted sinners, whilst they walk by faith, and not by sight, are as Reuben. And though they are the elder brethren,
the confirmed Angels Are God's Benjamites; and converted Sinners, while they walk by faith, and not by sighed, Are as Reuben. And though they Are the elder brothers,
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yet their Seniority is not such as Origen fancied, created long before this visible world; for by these words, Before the foundation of the world, Scripture denotes Eternity, Eph. 1.4. yea, Moses celebrates the Eternity of God, in that He was before the Mountains were brought forth, ere ever he formed the earth and the world, Psal. 90.2.
yet their Seniority is not such as Origen fancied, created long before this visible world; for by these words, Before the Foundation of the world, Scripture denotes Eternity, Ephesians 1.4. yea, Moses celebrates the Eternity of God, in that He was before the Mountains were brought forth, ere ever he formed the earth and the world, Psalm 90.2.
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even the productions of one birth: but we hold it most consentaneous unto truth, That together with the supreme Heavens, they were created the first day,
even the productions of one birth: but we hold it most consentaneous unto truth, That together with the supreme Heavens, they were created the First day,
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so that they were five dayes elder than Adam, who is called the Son of God, S. Luk. 3. ult. To which filiation (having sinned) we are not restored but by Repentance,
so that they were five days elder than Adam, who is called the Son of God, S. Luk. 3. ult. To which filiation (having sinned) we Are not restored but by Repentance,
We need not emendicate thoughts of humility from such servile prostitutions of our Nature; nor need we court those great Luminaries of Heaven to own us in a Brotherhood:
We need not emendicate thoughts of humility from such servile prostitutions of our Nature; nor need we court those great Luminaries of Heaven to own us in a Brotherhood:
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I am thy fellow-servant, and of the Prophets thy brethren, and of them that keep the words of this book, saith the Angel, Rev. 22.9. 'Tis true, S. John was an Apostle of the greatest Magnitude; yet was it no small dignation in the Angel who was perfect, to call him Brother, tending to perfection.
I am thy Fellow servant, and of the prophets thy brothers, and of them that keep the words of this book, Says the Angel, Rev. 22.9. It's true, S. John was an Apostle of the greatest Magnitude; yet was it not small dignation in the Angel who was perfect, to call him Brother, tending to perfection.
Amongst whom, some are of his Bed-chamber, others of his Presence-chamber, in near and dear relations above stairs, yet disdain they not to call them of the Houshold which are below stairs, their fellow-servants.
among whom, Some Are of his Bedchamber, Others of his Presence-chamber, in near and dear relations above stairs, yet disdain they not to call them of the Household which Are below stairs, their Fellow servants.
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and their attendance is above stairs, I mean, in Heaven (all in Heaven for quality, not equality of Glory) and yet the most immediate and eminent Officers, to wit, Angels, do not scorn to call us penitents below stairs, far removed from the Beatifical Presence of our God, their fellow-servants. 'Tis frequent in the Courts of Princes, some Servant to start up,
and their attendance is above stairs, I mean, in Heaven (all in Heaven for quality, not equality of Glory) and yet the most immediate and eminent Officers, to wit, Angels, do not scorn to call us penitents below stairs, Far removed from the Beatifical Presence of our God, their Fellow servants. It's frequent in the Courts of Princes, Some Servant to start up,
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Good Angels (for of them onely we speak all this while) are most zealous of Gods glory, which is most sweetly manifested in the great Court of Converts, who being called out of the state of Subjects at large, to be properly of the Houshold of God, those ancient Courtiers, those prime Servants the Angels, are therewith gladsomely affected.
Good Angels (for of them only we speak all this while) Are most zealous of God's glory, which is most sweetly manifested in the great Court of Converts, who being called out of the state of Subject's At large, to be properly of the Household of God, those ancient Courtiers, those prime Servants the Angels, Are therewith gladsomely affected.
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So in the Old. In the New Testament, the very same Angel doth annunciate to the holy Virgin the Incarnation of the Son of God, in her, of her, Luke 1.26. Angels acquaint the Shepherds with the joyful news of his Nativity;
So in the Old. In the New Testament, the very same Angel does annunciate to the holy Virgae the Incarnation of the Son of God, in her, of her, Lycia 1.26. Angels acquaint the Shepherd's with the joyful news of his Nativity;
the Resurrection of Christ declared by an Angel to the women, Matth. 28.5. the Apostles themselves are instructed in his Ascension, and his return to Judgement, by two Angels, Act. 1.11. yea, the future estate of the Church, until the day of the restitution of all things, is revealed by an Angel, I Jesus have sent mine Angel to testifie these things unto you in the Churches, Rev. 22.16. Some Arminians do teach, That at this day God useth the visible Ministery of Angels for the conversion of Pagans, to whom Christian Pastors are totally wanting:
the Resurrection of christ declared by an Angel to the women, Matthew 28.5. the Apostles themselves Are instructed in his Ascension, and his return to Judgement, by two Angels, Act. 1.11. yea, the future estate of the Church, until the day of the restitution of all things, is revealed by an Angel, I jesus have sent mine Angel to testify these things unto you in the Churches, Rev. 22.16. some Arminians do teach, That At this day God uses the visible Ministry of Angels for the conversion of Pagans, to whom Christian Pastors Are totally wanting:
Of which I will say no more, than what Gabriel Biel hath long ago (following S. Hierom ) concluded of such speculations, Whatsoever is not founded upon sacred Scripture, either expresly,
Of which I will say no more, than what Gabriel Biel hath long ago (following S. Hieronymus) concluded of such speculations, Whatsoever is not founded upon sacred Scripture, either expressly,
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when the Canon of the sacred Oracles was not completed, it seemed good to the wisdom of God, to relieve the infirmity of man, by sensible and exteriour Revelations of Angels.
when the Canon of the sacred Oracles was not completed, it seemed good to the Wisdom of God, to relieve the infirmity of man, by sensible and exterior Revelations of Angels.
But now that the light of the Gospel is so clear in it self, and so clearly sealed up and confirmed, such vocal and outward Ministrations under sensible and assumed shapes are not to be expected;
But now that the Light of the Gospel is so clear in it self, and so clearly sealed up and confirmed, such vocal and outward Ministrations under sensible and assumed shapes Are not to be expected;
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For my part, (with the good leave of my Religious and Learned Brethren be it spoken) I doubt not but good Angels suggest good counsels, tender holy motions, offer pious thoughts,
For my part, (with the good leave of my Religious and Learned Brothers be it spoken) I doubt not but good Angels suggest good Counsels, tender holy motions, offer pious thoughts,
Shall wicked Angels steal the Word that was sown in the hearts of men, lest they should believe and be saved, Luke 8.12? Shall the Devil work in the children of disobedience, Eph 2.2? Enormously disquiet the affections, 1 Sam. 16.15? yea, inject wicked thoughts with success in godly men, 1 Chron. 21.1? Tell me,
Shall wicked Angels steal the Word that was sown in the hearts of men, lest they should believe and be saved, Lycia 8.12? Shall the devil work in the children of disobedience, Ephesians 2.2? Enormously disquiet the affections, 1 Sam. 16.15? yea, inject wicked thoughts with success in godly men, 1 Chronicles 21.1? Tell me,
if any man can tell me, with what shadow of truth can the Angels of God be excluded from all actings and operations upon the inward senses of man. To conclude this third Incentive:
if any man can tell me, with what shadow of truth can the Angels of God be excluded from all actings and operations upon the inward Senses of man. To conclude this third Incentive:
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If Aristotle broke forth in joy, when he did reade the learned Epistles of his Scholar Alexander; If it be a Crown of rejoycing to the man of God, to see the people of his charge not children, but men in understanding:
If Aristotle broke forth in joy, when he did read the learned Epistles of his Scholar Alexander; If it be a Crown of rejoicing to the man of God, to see the people of his charge not children, but men in understanding:
How enlarged are the gratulations of Angels, when their motions are attended, and their monitions obeyed, to our further progress in the School of Grace, in which we are admitted,
How enlarged Are the gratulations of Angels, when their motions Are attended, and their monitions obeyed, to our further progress in the School of Grace, in which we Are admitted,
Humane Stories tell us, That the scarce numerable Army of Xerxes, conducted against Greece, was so defeated by Sea and Land, that very few of them returned home:
Humane Stories tell us, That the scarce numerable Army of Xerxes, conducted against Greece, was so defeated by Sea and Land, that very few of them returned home:
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But thousands of thousands, millions of millions, myriads of myriads of Angels fell in one hour. When a battel proves more than desperate, by the taking of the Royal Standard, the surprizal of the Canons and Magazine, the destruction of a great part of their Army,
But thousands of thousands, millions of millions, myriads of myriads of Angels fell in one hour. When a battle Proves more than desperate, by the taking of the Royal Standard, the surprisal of the Canonas and Magazine, the destruction of a great part of their Army,
yea the death of the General added, What joy is it to the broken limb of that dispersed Army, to see it self vigorously recruited? God hath numbred unto himself an Army,
yea the death of the General added, What joy is it to the broken limb of that dispersed Army, to see it self vigorously recruited? God hath numbered unto himself an Army,
And thus they who own us in the womb of the Church Brethren, in the house of God Fellow-servants, in the school of Christ our Monitors, in the field of the Church perform many Military services for us. I will name but two:
And thus they who own us in the womb of the Church Brothers, in the house of God Fellow servants, in the school of christ our Monitors, in the field of the Church perform many Military services for us. I will name but two:
for Herod will seek the babe to destroy him, S. Mat. 2.13. 2. They are faithful Life-guards: He shall give his Angels charge over thee in all thy wayes, Psal. 91.11. Jacob had experience hereof, whose Convoy they were into the Land of Canaan; This is Gods Host, Gen. 32.2. Such was their diligent custody of Elisha, when the Syrian Army came to take him, who in contemplation of his guard, broke forth into that expression of high confidence, They that are with us, are more than they that are with them, 2 Kings 6.16.
for Herod will seek the babe to destroy him, S. Mathew 2.13. 2. They Are faithful Life-guards: He shall give his Angels charge over thee in all thy ways, Psalm 91.11. Jacob had experience hereof, whose Convoy they were into the Land of Canaan; This is God's Host, Gen. 32.2. Such was their diligent custody of Elisha, when the Syrian Army Come to take him, who in contemplation of his guard, broke forth into that expression of high confidence, They that Are with us, Are more than they that Are with them, 2 Kings 6.16.
to wit, their relations unto God, whose Angels they are, and their relations unto Man, discoursed unto you to be Natural, Paedagogical, Oeconomical, and Martial. It remaineth we come to the Questions, which are two.
to wit, their relations unto God, whose Angels they Are, and their relations unto Man, discoursed unto you to be Natural, Paedagogical, Economical, and Martial. It remains we come to the Questions, which Are two.
The former I call Conversion in the heart, the latter Conversion of the heart. The first is the immediate act of God, hid from the Lyncean eyes of those Spirits,
The former I call Conversion in the heart, the latter Conversion of the heart. The First is the immediate act of God, hid from the Lyncean eyes of those Spirits,
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when they come to know this holy change, it is either by revelation from God, or he approving it, by communication of the circumstant or concerned Angel, one or more.
when they come to know this holy change, it is either by Revelation from God, or he approving it, by communication of the circumstant or concerned Angel, one or more.
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for neither by their Matutine or Vespertine knowledge in the language of the Schools, borrowed from S. Austine; neither by their natural or experimental, infused or acquired knowledge in the expression of Moderns, have they a distinct and intuitive inspection of future contingencies, depending upon the singular providence of God,
for neither by their Matutine or Vespertine knowledge in the language of the Schools, borrowed from S. Augustine; neither by their natural or experimental, infused or acquired knowledge in the expression of Moderns, have they a distinct and intuitive inspection of future contingencies, depending upon the singular providence of God,
for, God onely knows the thoughts of the hearts of all the children of men, as it is in the dedication-prayer of Solomon, 1 King. 8.39. In a word, God sees our thoughts afar off, even before they are formed; Angels, near at hand, when they are performed, which is abundant matter of their joy at the conversion of a sinner:
for, God only knows the thoughts of the hearts of all the children of men, as it is in the dedication-prayer of Solomon, 1 King. 8.39. In a word, God sees our thoughts afar off, even before they Are formed; Angels, near At hand, when they Are performed, which is abundant matter of their joy At the conversion of a sinner:
Natural deformities in the body, have been copied out as singular beauties, and Moral infirmities of the soul of some, have past into vices, National and Epidemical.
Natural deformities in the body, have been copied out as singular beauty's, and Moral infirmities of the soul of Some, have passed into vices, National and Epidemical.
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Have we not read and seen unsound Opinions onely sipt by great ones, taken down in great draughts by the injudicious multitude? The calumniating superciliousness of those Demagogues, Scribes and Pharisees, had empoysoned the fillier people, had not our Saviour prepared this Antidote;
Have we not read and seen unsound Opinions only sipped by great ones, taken down in great draughts by the injudicious multitude? The calumniating superciliousness of those Demagogues, Scribes and Pharisees, had empoisoned the fillier people, had not our Saviour prepared this Antidote;
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and excluding all relapsers, how penitent soever, from Church-Communion, had over-spred the Primitive Church, even unto precipitating desperation, had not the holy Fathers, burning with the zeal of Christs truth, maturely and vigorously opposed the same.
and excluding all relapsers, how penitent soever, from Church-Communion, had overspread the Primitive Church, even unto precipitating desperation, had not the holy Father's, burning with the zeal of Christ truth, maturely and vigorously opposed the same.
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What, did I mention the Reformed, the Roman Churches? To congratulate the salvation of the Gentiles, was the practice of the Christian Church of the Jews;
What, did I mention the Reformed, the Roman Churches? To congratulate the salvation of the Gentiles, was the practice of the Christian Church of the jews;
for when they heard Peters Apologie, they held their peace, and glorified God, saying, Then hath God also given unto the Gentiles repentance unto life, Act. 11.18.
for when they herd Peter's Apology, they held their peace, and glorified God, saying, Then hath God also given unto the Gentiles Repentance unto life, Act. 11.18.
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fear it not, that meek man having found the lost Sheep, doth not spurn it with his disdainful foot, nor bruise it with his weighty staff, nor rend it with his cruel dogs, but layes it upon his shoulders with rejoycing. This affection is in us, the Angels of the Churches.
Fear it not, that meek man having found the lost Sheep, does not spurn it with his disdainful foot, nor bruise it with his weighty staff, nor rend it with his cruel Dogs, but lays it upon his shoulders with rejoicing. This affection is in us, the Angels of the Churches.
and the harmonious Musick proclaims aloud his hearty welcome to his fathers house: No objecting his former wayes, no twitting him by his father with his fore-going courses.
and the harmonious Music proclaims aloud his hearty welcome to his Father's house: No objecting his former ways, no twitting him by his father with his foregoing courses.
The diligent woman, who having lighted a candle, and swept the house, and gave not over seeking, till she had found the piece of Money which was lost, doth not discharge her enflamed choler upon it;
The diligent woman, who having lighted a candle, and swept the house, and gave not over seeking, till she had found the piece of Money which was lost, does not discharge her inflamed choler upon it;
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nor doth she take it up with wrathful chafing, saying, Thou art an unfortunate piece, which hath brought me more trouble in thy quest, than I shall have comfort in thy use: No, but having found it, she calleth her neighbours and friends together, saying, Rejoyce with me,
nor does she take it up with wrathful chafing, saying, Thou art an unfortunate piece, which hath brought me more trouble in thy quest, than I shall have Comfort in thy use: No, but having found it, she calls her neighbours and Friends together, saying, Rejoice with me,
