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thy_o own_o wickedness_n wherefore_o in_o this_o case_n thou_o must_v do_v that_o which_o a_o faithful_a servant_n do_v who_o albeit_o he_o be_v rude_a and_o negligent_a yet_o he_o have_v a_o good_a and_o gracious_a lord_n if_o he_o commit_v a_o fault_n on_o the_o one_o side_n he_o begin_v to_o tremble_v for_o his_o offence_n but_o on_o the_o other_o side_n he_o remember_v that_o he_o have_v a_o lord_n full_a of_o clemency_n who_o so_o often_o have_v pardon_v his_o offence_n thereupon_o he_o hope_v that_o with_o the_o same_o clemency_n he_o be_v wont_v to_o forgive_v his_o former_a trespass_n he_o will_v also_o now_o wink_v at_o these_o present_a therefore_o when_o he_o do_v call_v to_o mind_v these_o thing_n he_o turn_v the_o fear_n and_o grief_n which_o the_o memory_n of_o his_o sin_n bring_v forth_o into_o joy_n which_o he_o feel_v by_o the_o consideration_n of_o the_o goodness_n of_o his_o lord_n thy_o consideration_n ought_v to_o be_v like_o this_o as_o often_o as_o too_o much_o 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of_o they_o that_o be_v desolate_a and_o afflict_a for_o his_o love_n give_v you_o say_v solomon_n strong_a drink_n 31._o unto_o he_o that_o be_v ready_a to_o perish_v and_o wine_n unto_o they_o that_o have_v grief_n of_o heart_n let_v he_o drink_v that_o he_o may_v forget_v his_o poverty_n and_o remember_v his_o misery_n no_o more_o therefore_o to_o cure_v this_o grief_n god_n ordain_v this_o medicine_n which_o he_o send_v not_o to_o the_o house_n of_o the_o whole_a but_o of_o the_o sick_a consolation_n say_v barnarde_n be_v a_o delicate_a and_o dainty_a thing_n neither_o be_v it_o give_v to_o he_o that_o seek_v it_o without_o god_n a_o wife_n chaste_a and_o lawful_a who_o simile_n deserve_v and_o be_v worthy_a to_o be_v love_v alone_o think_v a_o injury_n to_o be_v do_v unto_o she_o if_o she_o be_v love_v together_o with_o other_o so_o also_o do_v god_n a_o figure_n of_o this_o we_o have_v in_o exodus_fw-la for_o manna_n which_o have_v so_o great_a sweetness_n in_o it_o be_v 16._o not_o give_v to_o the_o israelit_n in_o the_o wilderness_n before_o the_o meal_n be_v spend_v which_o be_v bring_v out_o of_o egypt_n so_o neither_o shall_v that_o bread_n of_o angel_n be_v give_v unto_o man_n in_o this_o exile_n and_o banishment_n until_o he_o have_v renounce_v all_o the_o delight_n and_o comfort_n of_o this_o world_n humane_a comfort_n be_v a_o very_a injurious_a stepdame_n if_o any_o man_n take_v it_o in_o steed_n of_o divine_a consolation_n therefore_o it_o be_v necessary_a that_o it_o be_v cast_v out_o of_o door_n lest_o perhaps_o it_o be_v a_o hindrance_n unto_o the_o other_o they_o do_v the_o contrary_a who_o on_o the_o one_o side_n will_v partake_v of_o the_o divine_a consolation_n and_o sweetness_n in_o prayer_n and_o afterwards_o this_o exercise_n be_v end_v will_v enjoy_v worldly_a delight_n and_o pleasure_n will_v eat_v and_o drink_v dainty_o be_v clothe_v sumptuous_o and_o live_v in_o all_o wantonness_n and_o delicacy_n to_o be_v brief_a who_o will_v so_o 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and_o although_o many_o thing_n be_v require_v that_o thou_o may_v live_v in_o this_o life_n without_o cark_n and_o care_v yet_o they_o may_v all_o be_v contain_v in_o this_o short_a sentence_n do_v not_o love_n and_o thou_o shall_v not_o be_v afflict_v neither_o be_v delight_v in_o the_o creature_n but_o as_o god_n have_v will_v believe_v i_o where_o this_o have_v place_n there_o true_a delight_n have_v place_n a_o grievous_a tax_n be_v set_v upon_o they_o that_o have_v their_o love_n and_o delight_v set_v upon_o the_o creature_n and_o much_o great_a be_v the_o sorrow_n of_o the_o bring_v forth_o then_o of_o the_o conception_n an_o other_o remedy_n be_v if_o we_o cast_v all_o our_o care_n upon_o god_n hope_v most_o assure_o that_o god_n will_v dispose_v all_o thing_n after_o the_o best_a â—…anner_n if_o we_o commit_v they_o unto_o â—…im_n for_o he_o have_v command_v â—…hat_o we_o shall_v refer_v all_o our_o buâ—…nes_n unto_o he_o and_o that_o it_o shall_v â—…e_v our_o only_a care_n how_o we_o may_v â—…eep_v his_o commandment_n so_o â—…id_v the_o spouse_n in_o the_o canticle_n wherefore_o she_o say_v i_o be_o my_o welâ—…eloveds_n 6._o &_o my_o well-beloved_a be_v i_o â—…e_o be_v i_o to_o procure_v &_o provide_v â—…r_v i_o all_o necessary_n and_o i_o be_o â—…is_n to_o do_v whatsoever_o pertain_v 〈◊〉_d his_o worship_n and_o service_n by_o â—…hich_v word_n be_v insinuate_v that_o if_o â—…an_n will_v whole_o apply_v himself_o â—…to_o the_o worship_n of_o his_o creator_n â—…at_o he_o in_o like_a manner_n will_v be_v â—…holy_o occupy_v in_o supply_v the_o â—…ants_n and_o need_v of_o his_o creature_n â—…or_a the_o law_n of_o god_n be_v call_v in_o the_o covenant_n â—…criptures_n a_o covenant_n for_o no_o oâ—…er_a cause_n but_o because_o such_o a_o conâ—…act_n be_v make_v in_o it_o between_o god_n and_o
vice_n of_o curiosity_n chap._n xxiiii_o the_o vice_n of_o curiosity_n do_v also_o very_o much_o hurt_v devotiâ—…_n which_o many_o way_n may_v be_v way_n â—…mmitted_v for_o it_o be_v a_o certain_a â—…de_n of_o curiosity_n which_o desire_v â—…prie_a into_o the_o work_n the_o life_n â—…d_a conversation_n of_o other_o man_n â—…ich_v beside_o that_o it_o burden_v â—…e_a heart_n with_o vain_a thought_n &_o â—…gitations_n it_o also_o enwrap_v â—…n_o manifold_a imagination_n and_o desire_n &_o take_v away_o the_o peace_n and_o quietness_n of_o the_o conscience_n this_o vice_n be_v wont_a to_o be_v proper_a unto_o idle_a man_n who_o when_o they_o have_v no_o business_n of_o their_o own_o they_o busy_a themselves_o with_o the_o say_n and_o do_n of_o other_o there_o be_v a_o other_o kind_n of_o curiosity_n proper_a unto_o the_o understanding_n and_o peculiar_o belong_v unto_o they_o who_o of_o a_o only_a and_o sole_a desire_n to_o know_v do_v read_v profane_a history_n and_o heathen_a book_n and_o unprofitable_a antiquity_n etc._n etc._n in_o like_a sort_n they_o also_o may_v be_v call_v curious_a after_o the_o same_o manner_n who_o apply_v their_o mind_n to_o read_v grave_a and_o learned_a author_n and_o yet_o not_o with_o this_o intent_n that_o by_o they_o they_o may_v gain_v unto_o themselves_o truâ—…_n wisdom_n but_o by_o the_o same_o curiosity_n only_o seek_v for_o art_n eâ—…_n loquence_n and_o the_o pomp_n &_o glory_n of_o word_n or_o some_o elegant_a or_o curious_a sentence_n which_o they_o may_v boast_v of_o and_o vain_o recite_v before_o other_o reserve_v by_o they_o no_o manner_n of_o profit_n unto_o themselves_o of_o these_o say_v the_o wiseman_n the_o heart_n of_o a_o fool_n be_v like_o a_o break_a vessel_n he_o can_v keep_v 21._o no_o knowledge_n while_o he_o live_v surelye_o this_o be_v a_o most_o manifest_a sign_n and_o token_n of_o a_o disorder_a wit_n and_o of_o a_o inordinate_a soul_n for_o as_o saint_n augustine_n say_v it_o be_v a_o argument_n of_o a_o good_a wit_n and_o of_o a_o noble_a and_o generous_a spirit_n not_o to_o love_v word_n in_o word_n but_o the_o truth_n that_o be_v couch_v in_o â—…hem_n furthermore_o there_o be_v a_o certain_a â—…ther_n curiosity_n which_o be_v a_o inâ—…rdinate_a desire_n of_o many_o who_o â—…ould_v have_v all_o that_o belong_v unto_o â—…en_n to_o be_v too_o exquisite_a elaborate_a â—…o_o count_n and_o pike_a as_o well_o in_o their_o house_n as_o in_o their_o apparel_n household_n stuff_n book_n picture_n and_o such_o like_a ornament_n which_o can_v be_v desire_v nor_o preserve_v without_o great_a diligence_n and_o when_o they_o be_v do_v otherways_o than_o we_o will_v it_o can_v be_v but_o that_o they_o displease_v we_o and_o vex_v our_o mind_n and_o bring_v we_o to_o that_o point_n that_o we_o straight_o think_v either_o of_o their_o make_v away_o or_o of_o new_a repair_n &_o embellish_v they_o whereby_o the_o peace_n and_o quiet_a of_o the_o conscience_n be_v lose_v and_o the_o man_n iâ—…_n whole_o drown_v in_o vanity_n it_o 〈◊〉_d not_o to_o be_v doubt_v but_o that_o thâ—…_n be_v a_o very_a great_a hindrance_n untâ—…_n devotion_n fot_o it_o require_v 〈◊〉_d mind_n mind_n altogether_o quiet_a and_o frâ—…_n from_o all_o impediment_n the_o devil_n know_v this_o in_o pediment_n to_o be_v so_o great_a doâ—…_n bend_v all_o his_o strength_n as_o a_o câ—…taine_a doctor_n say_v to_o ensnare_v all_o man_n of_o whatsoever_o age_n and_o estate_n in_o this_o vice_n the_o laity_n by_o solicit_v and_o provoke_v they_o to_o settle_v their_o chief_a care_n upon_o the_o find_v out_o &_o bring_v in_o of_o new_a and_o outlandish_a kind_n of_o apparel_n household_n stuff_n and_o such_o like_a thing_n the_o clergy_n and_o learned_a that_o they_o endeavour_n themselves_o to_o have_v their_o temple_n church_n college_n house_n and_o other_o ornament_n curious_a and_o precious_a and_o this_o he_o do_v under_o a_o show_n of_o godliness_n while_o he_o persuade_v they_o that_o the_o servant_n of_o god_n do_v deserve_v all_o thing_n and_o that_o they_o be_v worthy_a of_o all_o honour_n and_o therefore_o that_o it_o be_v not_o viciâ—…ous_a nor_o uncomely_a to_o build_v sumpâ—…uous_a house_n to_o erect_v proud_a and_o â—…tately_a palace_n that_o they_o may_v â—…dwell_v in_o they_o with_o mirth_n and_o â—…oye_n such_o man_n have_v either_o not_o read_v or_o have_v ill_o observe_v the_o whole_a some_o doctrine_n of_o holy_a &_o spiritual_a man_n for_o the_o true_a servant_n of_o god_n do_v little_o esteem_v these_o thing_n yea_o they_o do_v despise_v they_o and_o fly_v from_o they_o as_o from_o thing_n which_o neither_o can_v be_v get_v nor_o preserve_v without_o distraction_n of_o heart_n and_o loss_n of_o time_n which_o two_o be_v most_o contrary_a unto_o the_o exercise_n of_o devotion_n for_o as_o devotion_n be_v a_o very_a delicate_a thing_n so_o it_o be_v obscure_v and_o lose_v by_o a_o light_n and_o little_a matter_n for_o if_o the_o morning_n sun_n beam_n do_v hinder_v the_o contemplation_n of_o saint_n anthony_n how_o much_o more_o shall_v the_o unquiet_a cogitation_n of_o seek_v and_o keep_v earthly_a good_n hurt_v which_o have_v well_o feather_v wing_n swifte_o to_o fly_v out_o of_o our_o sight_n for_o this_o cause_n evangelicall_a poverty_n be_v much_o to_o be_v commend_v which_o at_o one_o blow_n cut_v off_o all_o this_o vain_a curiosity_n after_o his_o example_n who_o when_o he_o be_v lord_n of_o all_o creature_n have_v none_o other_o bed_n when_o he_o be_v bear_v but_o a_o hard_a cratch_n nor_o none_o other_o house_n but_o the_o common_a stable_n the_o nine_o impediment_n be_v if_o good_a exercise_n be_v interrupt_v and_o break_v off_o chap._n xxv_o in_o like_a manner_n it_o be_v a_o great_a and_o a_o very_a usual_a impediment_n unto_o devotion_n oftentimes_o to_o interrupt_v and_o break_v off_o the_o thread_n of_o good_a exercise_n without_o a_o lawful_a cause_n for_o we_o must_v know_v that_o among_o all_o the_o misery_n good_a of_o man_n heart_n one_o of_o the_o chief_a be_v that_o as_o it_o be_v prompt_v and_o incline_v to_o all_o evil_a so_o it_o be_v remiss_a and_o slow_a unto_o any_o good_a for_o in_o evil_a no_o other_o thing_n be_v require_v to_o inflame_v our_o heart_n yea_o and_o our_o body_n too_o but_o a_o light_n and_o small_a thought_n which_o by_o and_o by_o vanish_v away_o but_o for_o a_o good_a affection_n as_o devotion_n be_v we_o must_v search_v heaven_n and_o earth_n and_o desire_v aid_n of_o all_o thing_n which_o be_v give_v unto_o we_o of_o god_n of_o man_n it_o be_v say_v that_o he_o be_v a_o wind_n that_o pass_v and_o come_v not_o again_o for_o with_o 78._o great_a facility_n he_o go_v after_o vanity_n and_o corruptible_a thing_n but_o he_o return_v not_o again_o from_o they_o without_o great_a difficulty_n certain_o if_o man_n will_v ponder_v with_o reason_n all_o their_o misery_n they_o shall_v feel_v none_o great_a nor_o admire_v any_o more_o therefore_o we_o must_v labour_v with_o all_o our_o strength_n that_o devotion_n may_v be_v preserve_v for_o as_o it_o be_v a_o very_a easy_a matter_n to_o loose_v it_o so_o it_o be_v a_o most_o difficult_a thing_n to_o recover_v it_o be_v lose_v wherefore_o not_o without_o cause_n we_o say_v that_o it_o be_v a_o great_a impediment_n in_o this_o business_n if_o the_o thread_n of_o good_a exercise_n be_v break_v of_o for_o when_o as_o man_n will_v afterwards_o return_v unto_o himself_o he_o find_v himself_o so_o unapt_a and_o so_o unfit_a for_o devotion_n as_o if_o he_o have_v never_o have_v it_o or_o that_o he_o have_v only_o salute_v it_o at_o the_o door_n and_o very_a entrance_n for_o that_o happen_v unto_o he_o which_o we_o read_v in_o â—…imes_o past_o happen_v to_o saint_n peâ—…er_n when_o he_o say_v master_n we_o â—…ave_v travel_v all_o night_n and_o have_v 5._o â—…aken_v nothing_o the_o same_o thing_n â—…appeneth_v unto_o they_o who_o be_v negligent_a in_o this_o exercise_n as_o saint_n barnarde_n say_v very_o well_o in_o these_o word_n how_o long_o eugenius_n will_v thou_o lift_v uppe_o thy_o heart_n in_o prayer_n and_o lift_v it_o up_o in_o vain_a how_o long_o will_v thou_o move_v thyself_o but_o not_o any_o whit_n the_o forward_a how_o long_o will_v thou_o endeavour_n thyself_o but_o to_o no_o purpose_n do_v thou_o labour_v and_o not_o bring_v forth_o do_v thou_o make_v trial_n and_o never_o a_o whit_n the_o better_a and_o wheresoever_o thou_o begin_v do_v thou_o there_o leave_v off_o and_o in_o thy_o assâ—…ye_n do_v thou_o faint_v all_o this_o difficulty_n hence_o arise_v because_o the_o exercise_n of_o devotion_n be_v intermit_v therefore_o thy_o hart_n be_v waxen_a cold_a and_o therefore_o by_o the_o just_a judgement_n of_o god_n this_o punishment_n be_v inflict_v upon_o thou_o that_o thou_o be_v admonish_v by_o this_o punishment_n for_o thy_o abuse_n of_o grace_n
so_o in_o a_o manner_n they_o spend_v all_o their_o life_n time_n in_o unbuckle_v their_o girdle_n &_o in_o provide_v &_o dress_v superfluous_a meat_n and_o in_o draw_v forth_o their_o hour_n in_o sleep_n these_o therefore_o live_v like_o epicure_n &_o as_o people_n bear_v to_o none_o other_o end_n then_o to_o eat_v and_o drink_v and_o to_o engross_v and_o fat_v their_o belly_n intend_v none_o other_o exercise_n neither_o have_v regard_n of_o any_o other_o time_n or_o business_n how_o then_o can_v any_o one_o say_v that_o these_o do_v live_v a_o long_a life_n or_o the_o life_n of_o a_o man_n when_o as_o scarce_o they_o bestow_v one_o hour_n upon_o any_o thing_n which_o be_v worthy_a the_o spirit_n &_o nobility_n of_o man_n the_o eleven_o impediment_n be_v the_o evil_a disposition_n and_o weakness_n of_o the_o body_n chap._n xxvii_o a_o impediment_n contrary_a to_o the_o former_a be_v as_o say_v saint_n bernarde_n too_o much_o abstinence_n and_o weakness_n of_o body_n or_o whatsoever_o other_o evil_a disposition_n or_o debility_n whether_o it_o be_v hunger_n or_o thirst_n or_o cold_a or_o heat_n or_o whatsoever_o other_o accident_n for_o there_o be_v so_o great_a society_n and_o sympathy_n between_o the_o soul_n and_o the_o body_n that_o when_o as_o this_o be_v ill_o dispose_v or_o stand_v need_n of_o any_o thing_n the_o other_o can_v lift_v itself_o up_o free_o enough_o to_o contemplate_v and_o meditate_v on_o heavenly_a thing_n with_o quietness_n and_o tranquilitye_n for_o the_o love_n of_o her_o friend_n do_v call_v she_o away_o and_o do_v disquiet_a heâ—…_n and_o call_v she_o thither_o where_o it_o be_v greeve_v neither_o grant_v her_o leave_n to_o attend_v any_o other_o business_n unless_o god_n of_o his_o especial_a grace_n do_v dispense_v with_o it_o as_o many_o time_n he_o be_v wont_a to_o do_v therefore_o it_o be_v meet_v that_o a_o devout_a man_n keep_v that_o moderation_n and_o temperance_n in_o chastice_v and_o exercise_v his_o body_n that_o it_o neither_o grow_v gross_a nor_o unfit_a by_o superfluous_a delicate_n neither_o that_o be_v weakness_n by_o too_o much_o rigour_n and_o austerity_n that_o it_o faint_v under_o the_o burden_n for_o as_o we_o be_v to_o observe_v in_o a_o â—…harpe_a that_o the_o string_n be_v neither_o stretch_v too_o straight_o nor_o loosen_v too_o slack_a for_o then_o they_o be_v either_o break_v or_o yield_v a_o untuned_a and_o a_o unpleasant_a sound_n so_o in_o this_o celestial_a music_n it_o be_v meet_v that_o the_o body_n be_v neither_o macerate_v by_o too_o much_o hunger_n nor_o fat_v by_o two_o much_o plenty_n for_o both_o of_o they_o bring_v very_o much_o hurt_v to_o this_o exercise_n for_o this_o cause_n god_n command_v in_o the_o old_a law_n that_o salt_n by_o which_o we_o understand_v discretion_n shall_v be_v spinkle_v upon_o all_o the_o sacrifice_n that_o he_o may_v insinuat_fw-la that_o none_o of_o our_o sacrifice_n although_o they_o be_v great_a be_v acceptable_a unto_o he_o unless_o they_o be_v season_v with_o salt_n that_o be_v with_o the_o savour_n of_o discreation_n but_o because_o it_o be_v a_o hard_a thing_n to_o keep_v a_o mean_a and_o the_o flesh_n do_v always_o seek_v itself_o therefore_o it_o be_v necessary_a that_o in_o these_o case_n a_o man_n own_o opinion_n be_v always_o suspect_v unto_o himself_o &_o if_o we_o must_v needs_o lean_v to_o one_o of_o y_z e_z extremity_n it_o be_v always_o more_o safe_a that_o we_o choose_v that_o which_o be_v most_o repugnant_a to_o the_o flesh_n then_o that_o which_o fawn_v &_o smile_v on_o â—…t_n for_o albeit_o we_o do_v bridle_n &_o reâ—…aine_v it_o yet_o it_o will_v take_v a_o occaâ—…ion_n sometime_o to_o satisfy_v the_o deâ—…ires_n neither_o be_v it_o enough_o that_o now_o &_o then_o it_o be_v defraud_v of_o necesâ—…ities_n but_o we_o must_v always_o watch_v â—…or_n unless_o thou_o do_v diligent_o watch_v it_o will_v one_o time_n or_o other_o â—…reake_v out_o and_o steal_v many_o lust_n â—…nd_v desire_n and_o those_o very_a superâ—…uous_a â—…fcert_v ain_z other_o particular_a impediment_n chap._n xxviii_o the_o precedent_a impediment_n be_v general_a which_o comâ—…only_o be_v wont_a to_o meet_v with_o all_o â—…rts_n of_o people_n in_o the_o way_n of_o deâ—…tion_n there_o be_v also_o other_o particular_a hindrance_n according_a to_o the_o natural_a disposition_n and_o affection_n of_o every_o one_o as_o we_o see_v that_o certain_a be_v so_o unnatural_o studious_a and_o diligent_a in_o that_o which_o they_o have_v determine_v to_o do_v that_o if_o they_o have_v the_o least_o thing_n in_o the_o world_n in_o hand_n they_o can_v rest_v till_o it_o be_v do_v nay_o they_o can_v sleep_v in_o the_o night_n before_o they_o have_v finish_v that_o they_o purpose_v and_o therefore_o they_o never_o have_v any_o leisure_n to_o persevere_v in_o prayer_n other_o as_o it_o be_v lunatic_n toâ—…_n who_o oftentimes_o happen_v sucâ—…_n a_o earnest_a longing_n and_o fervour_n oâ—…_n mind_n that_o they_o can_v 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aid_n and_o help_v of_o he_o who_o be_v always_o ready_a to_o give_v it_o unto_o they_o that_o ask_v it_o for_o this_o providence_n be_v deny_v to_o no_o creature_n whether_o it_o be_v in_o the_o sea_n or_o upon_o the_o earth_n much_o less_o shall_v it_o be_v deny_v to_o man_n be_v create_v after_o his_o image_n &_o likeness_n therefore_o let_v we_o be_v humble_a and_o faithful_a &_o let_v we_o persevere_v in_o crave_v mercy_n which_o if_o we_o do_v he_o will_v faithful_o give_v we_o that_o we_o desire_v according_a to_o that_o a_o carnal_a man_n credit_v the_o law_n of_o god_n &_o the_o law_n be_v faithful_a unto_o he_o for_o the_o promise_n of_o god_n do_v not_o deceive_v he_o to_o who_o faith_n &_o hope_n be_v not_o want_v this_o be_v that_o which_o i_o think_v good_a to_o speak_v of_o too_o much_o sleep_n which_o be_v to_o be_v avoid_v not_o only_o for_o the_o love_n of_o prayer_n but_o also_o for_o the_o time_n which_o be_v unprofitable_o spend_v in_o it_o for_o if_o one_o 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delight_n and_o that_o by_o reason_n of_o the_o dignity_n and_o nobleness_n of_o such_o thing_n and_o so_o there_o be_v many_o that_o meditate_v upon_o the_o work_n of_o god_n as_o well_o of_o grace_n as_o of_o nature_n or_o read_v the_o holy_a scripture_n and_o the_o book_n of_o the_o doctor_n of_o the_o church_n do_v take_v great_a delight_n and_o pleasure_n in_o they_o for_o as_o the_o thing_n â—…hat_o they_o read_v and_o meditate_v upon_o be_v most_o high_a and_o noble_a so_o also_o be_v they_o most_o pleasant_a and_o sweet_a and_o very_o powerful_a to_o â—…eget_v delight_n but_o if_o there_o be_v â—…one_v other_o thing_n that_o delight_v as_o oftentimes_o it_o come_v to_o â—…asse_v all_o that_o be_v mere_a natural_a â—…either_o be_v it_o any_o sign_n of_o any_o sancâ—…ified_a celestial_a grace_n in_o like_a â—…anner_n there_o be_v some_o as_o a_o cerâ—…aine_a doctor_n say_v who_o of_o their_o â—…wne_a nature_n have_v a_o certain_a â—…weete_a and_o delightful_a affection_n 〈◊〉_d the_o chief_a good_a which_o be_v god_n but_o let_v such_o say_v he_o takeâ—…_n heed_n unto_o themselves_o that_o they_o be_v not_o deceive_v think_v thaâ—…_n they_o have_v so_o much_o charity_n as_o they_o have_v delight_n for_o every_o one_o hatâ—…_n so_o much_o of_o this_o virtue_n as_o he_o labour_v &_o as_o he_o deni_v himselfâ—…_n for_o the_o love_n of_o god_n for_o charitiâ—…_n as_o say_v s._n gregory_n be_v not_o idle_a idle_a but_o work_v great_a matter_n if_o iâ—…_n be_v true_a but_o if_o it_o work_v not_o it_o iâ—…_n not_o true_a charity_n these_o consolation_n may_v also_o bâ—…_n many_o time_n send_v of_o the_o devil_n thaâ—…_n by_o they_o he_o may_v deceive_v and_o makâ—…_n man_n proud_a whilst_o they_o perswadâ—…_n themselves_o that_o they_o be_v some_o body_n or_o that_o he_o may_v detain_v they_o iâ—…_n some_o error_n or_o sin_n as_o he_o dealetâ—…_n with_o heretic_n who_o he_o causetâ—…_n to_o take_v great_a delight_n in_o read_v 〈◊〉_d scripture_n that_o by_o this_o meanâ—…_n he_o may_v more_o sure_o bind_v they_o iâ—…_n their_o error_n he_o deal_v after_o tâ—…_n same_o manner_n with_o sundry_a christian_n that_o he_o may_v make_v they_o as_o i_o say_v before_o more_o lofty_a &_o stately_a and_o less_o subject_a to_o the_o counsel_n of_o other_o that_o so_o they_o may_v altogether_o be_v make_v incorrigible_a these_o thing_n be_v thus_o we_o may_v easy_o gather_v that_o from_o what_o fountain_n soever_o consolation_n do_v flow_v that_o a_o man_n have_v no_o reason_n â—…o_o be_v proud_a of_o they_o or_o too_o much_o â—…o_o glory_n in_o they_o for_o if_o they_o be_v of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n â—…here_o be_v no_o cause_n why_o a_o man_n â—…hould_v extol_v and_o lift_v up_o himself_o â—…ut_o that_o he_o shall_v rather_o fear_v â—…onsidering_v of_o the_o account_n which_o â—…sto_n be_v render_v for_o they_o as_o we_o say_v â—…efore_o if_o they_o do_v arise_v only_o fronâ—…aturall_a thing_n and_o be_v mere_o â—…aturall_a as_o those_o be_v of_o the_o â—…hilosophers_n we_o have_v greaâ—…er_a cause_n of_o fear_n and_o grief_n â—…en_o of_o joy_n and_o delight_n consider_v the_o deceiveablenesse_n corruption_n and_o vanity_n of_o our_o nature_n but_o if_o they_o spring_v from_o thaâ—…_n wicked_a and_o malignant_a spirit_n maâ—…_n have_v far_o great_a cause_n of_o dreadâ—…_n as_o he_o have_v who_o hang_v betwenâ—…_n the_o horn_n of_o a_o bull_n for_o hoâ—…_n shall_v not_o that_o bird_n fear_n whicâ—…_n simile_n stand_v in_o a_o place_n when_o she_o seeâ—…_n the_o bait_n of_o the_o foul_a lay_v bâ—…_n see_v not_o where_o the_o snare_n be_v sâ—…_n for_o she_o so_o that_o in_o the_o one_o theâ—…_n be_v no_o cause_n to_o be_v proud_a and_o 〈◊〉_d the_o other_o there_o be_v great_a reasoâ—…_n to_o fear_v yet_o let_v it_o be_v that_o all_o theâ—…_n consolation_n be_v of_o god_n yet_o 〈◊〉_d must_v consider_v that_o
that_o very_o appy_o do_v pray_v in_o the_o church_n &_o â—…e_n much_o help_v by_o the_o receive_n â—…f_o the_o holy_a sacrament_n of_o the_o lord_n â—…pper_n which_o without_o doubt_n â—…ingeth_v great_a help_n to_o they_o y_fw-mi it_o pray_v yet_o there_o be_v some_o for_o who_o a_o secret_a place_n be_v more_o fit_a to_o pray_v in_o they_o a_o public_a place_n by_o reason_n of_o the_o danger_n of_o vain_a glory_n &_o singularity_n a_o secret_a place_n remove_v from_o the_o eye_n of_o the_o world_n be_v a_o safe_a haven_n for_o young_a man_n &_o young_a maid_n let_v devout_a man_n make_v oratory_n of_o corner_n &_o let_v they_o there_o worship_n god_n in_o spitit_fw-la and_o truth_n for_o see_v that_o jonas_n pray_v in_o the_o belly_n of_o the_o whale_n certain_o there_o be_v not_o any_o place_n which_o be_v unconuenient_a to_o pray_v to_o god_n in_o in_o this_o opinion_n be_v the_o prophet_n wheâ—…_n he_o say_v my_o soul_n thirst_v foâ—…_n thou_o my_o flesh_n great_o long_v foâ—…_n 63._o thou_o in_o the_o barren_a and_o dâ—…ye_a land_n without_o water_n thus_o i_o behold_v thou_o as_o in_o the_o sanctuary_n wheâ—…_n i_o behold_v thy_o power_n and_o thâ—…_n glory_n the_o vice_n which_o accordinâ—…_n woman_n to_o solomon_n and_o the_o apostle_n paâ—…_n be_v especial_o to_o be_v reprehend_v in_o woman_n be_v these_o curiosity_n idleness_n prattle_v unquietnes_n or_o instability_n which_o be_v that_o they_o can_v long_o stay_v in_o one_o place_n which_o vice_n because_o they_o do_v not_o correct_v they_o transgress_v the_o law_n of_o god_n &_o do_v forsake_v the_o study_n of_o devotion_n this_o one_o reason_n be_v sufficient_a that_o they_o that_o true_o desire_v the_o glory_n of_o god_n do_v diligent_o look_v to_o themselves_o that_o they_o do_v not_o give_v occasion_n to_o any_o one_o to_o slander_v â—…ertue_n see_v y_o it_o the_o apostle_n do_v so_o often_o admonish_v we_o y_fw-fr t_o do_v nothing_o â—…y_v which_o the_o doctrine_n of_o christ_n â—…aybe_o blasphemedin_fw-mi any_o respect_n 〈◊〉_d will_v not_o have_v any_o one_o here_o to_o â—…ake_v any_o occasion_n to_o defend_v woâ—…en_v that_o come_v not_o to_o church_n to_o â—…ray_v to_o hear_v service_n &_o sermon_n &_o to_o receive_v the_o holy_a communion_n â—…n_o those_o day_n that_o be_v appoinâ—…ed_v for_o it_o be_v one_o thing_n to_o take_v away_o the_o necessity_n and_o a_o other_o thing_n to_o pare_v away_o the_o superfluity_n for_o this_o have_v the_o church_n think_v good_a this_o the_o saint_n have_v teach_v and_o among_o they_o saint_n hierome_n who_o in_o his_o epistle_n do_v often_o commend_v the_o solitariness_n of_o woman_n for_o this_o cause_n these_o person_n ought_v always_o to_o use_v great_a discretion_n communicate_v in_o frequent_v the_o holy_a communion_n for_o albeit_o the_o christian_n in_o the_o primitive_a church_n do_v daily_o communicate_v yet_o this_o example_n be_v not_o now_o forth_o with_o to_o be_v follow_v because_o than_o it_o be_v no_o note_n of_o singularity_n to_o do_v that_o which_o all_o do_v as_o it_o be_v no_o note_n of_o singularity_n to_o be_v clothe_v with_o a_o white_a garment_n in_o that_o place_n where_o all_o be_v array_v in_o the_o same_o colour_n this_o sacrament_n be_v to_o be_v receive_v at_o such_o time_n as_o the_o church_n have_v appoint_v let_v some_o come_v every_o month_n other_o every_o week_n as_o augustine_n counsele_v some_o seldom_o some_o often_o according_a to_o occasion_n or_o the_o desire_n of_o he_o that_o will_v communicate_v or_o according_a to_o the_o age_n devotion_n and_o state_n of_o every_o one_o this_o admonition_n especial_o belong_v unto_o woman_n of_o a_o suspect_a age_n for_o vainglory_n and_o singularity_n although_o neither_o for_o these_o nor_o for_o any_o other_o so_o general_a a_o rule_n can_v be_v give_v which_o do_v admit_v no_o exception_n the_o eight_o admonition_n be_v that_o too_o much_o familiarity_n as_o well_o of_o man_n as_o of_o woman_n be_v to_o be_v eschew_v chap._n xlix_o the_o eight_o admonition_n be_v that_o with_o all_o endeavour_n we_o fly_v from_o the_o too_o much_o familiarity_n as_o well_o of_o man_n as_o of_o woman_n yea_o although_o they_o be_v religious_a and_o spiritual_a for_o it_o often_o come_v to_o pass_v as_o one_o say_v that_o spiritual_a love_n be_v change_v into_o carnal_a love_n for_o the_o similitude_n and_o likeness_n of_o the_o one_o with_o the_o other_o this_o be_v very_o often_o and_o very_o serious_o beat_v upon_o by_o the_o holy_a father_n s._n augustine_n say_v i_o dare_v bold_o say_v that_o he_o that_o will_v not_o clericorum_fw-la eschew_v familiarity_n to_o converse_v with_o woman_n shall_v without_o doubt_n at_o the_o length_n fall_v and_o in_o another_o place_n chastity_n be_v consort_v with_o a_o grievous_a companion_n who_o we_o must_v not_o only_o resist_v but_o let_v the_o bridle_n go_v fly_z from_z as_o far_o as_o we_o can_v neither_o be_v woman_n less_o to_o be_v eschew_v because_o they_o seem_v religious_a because_o by_o how_o much_o they_o be_v more_o religious_a by_o so_o much_o the_o more_o they_o do_v soon_o allure_v and_o under_o the_o preâ—…ence_n of_o piety_n lurk_v the_o lime_n of_o â—…ust_n credit_v i_o assure_o i_o speak_v â—…y_a experience_n before_o god_n i_o lie_v â—…ot_v i_o remember_v that_o the_o cedar_n of_o lybanus_n that_o the_o captain_n â—…nd_n guide_v of_o the_o flock_n have_v â—…allen_v by_o this_o plague_n who_o â—…all_v i_o do_v no_o more_o think_v of_o â—…hen_o of_o the_o rebuke_n of_o ambrose_n or_o hierome_n and_o a_o little_a after_o what_o great_a bishop_n and_o what_o excellent_a clerk_n after_o many_o fiery_a trial_n and_o victorious_a combat_n after_o many_o wonderful_a thing_n do_v by_o they_o be_v know_v to_o have_v ship_n wrack_v with_o they_o all_o when_o they_o will_v sail_v in_o a_o slender_a bark_n what_o mighty_a and_o strong_a lion_n have_v this_o one_o delicate_a infirmity_n that_o be_v luxury_n tame_v which_o be_v vild_a base_a &_o wretched_a yet_o make_v pray_v of_o great_a thing_n saint_n hierome_n do_v agree_v unto_o this_o say_v he_o either_o be_v indifferent_o nepot_n ignorant_a of_o all_o the_o may_v des_fw-fr and_o virgin_n of_o christ_n or_o else_o indifferent_o and_o equal_o love_v they_o neither_o have_v affiance_n and_o confidence_n in_o thy_o fore_n pass_v chastity_n for_o thou_o can_v not_o be_v more_o holy_a than_o david_n nor_o more_o wise_a than_o solomon_n always_o remember_v that_o a_o woman_n cast_v the_o tiller_n of_o paradise_n out_o of_o his_o possession_n and_o s._n isidoâ—…e_n say_v if_o thou_o stand_v near_o a_o serpent_n thou_o shall_v not_o be_v long_o safe_a and_o if_o near_o a_o fire_n thou_o shall_v wax_v warm_a albeit_o thou_o be_v iron_n but_o saint_n bernard_n do_v more_o vehement_o canticle_n tax_v they_o that_o do_v continual_o converse_v with_o woman_n to_o be_v always_o with_o a_o woman_n say_v he_o and_o not_o to_o know_v a_o woman_n be_v it_o not_o more_o then_o to_o raise_v â—…he_v dead_a that_o which_o be_v less_o thou_o can_v not_o do_v and_o shall_v i_o believe_v â—…hee_o in_o that_o which_o be_v great_a bernard_n say_v this_o either_o that_o he_o â—…ight_v terrify_v we_o or_o that_o it_o be_v so_o in_o â—…he_fw-mi truth_n of_o the_o matter_n be_v as_o it_o â—…ill_v that_o be_v at_o the_o least_o great_o to_o â—…e_v fear_v which_o so_o great_a a_o man_n 〈◊〉_d serious_o urge_v for_o these_o reason_n and_o counâ—…iles_n of_o the_o saint_n the_o servant_n of_o god_n who_o carri_v so_o great_a a_o treasure_n in_o a_o earthen_a vessel_n aught_o to_o walk_v advise_o and_o circumspect_o mortify_v himself_o in_o all_o his_o member_n fear_v in_o the_o midst_n of_o security_n for_o this_o fear_n bring_v great_a security_n that_o here_o be_v to_o be_v note_v which_o saint_n hierome_n say_v that_o we_o must_v not_o rely_v upon_o our_o forepast_a chastity_n for_o there_o be_v nothing_o so_o near_o unto_o danger_n aâ—…_n too_o much_o confidence_n neither_o only_a must_v we_o fly_v toâ—…_n much_o familiarity_n but_o also_o aâ—…_n occasion_n that_o dispose_n unto_o it_o for_o he_o that_o will_v take_v away_o thâ—…_n end_n must_v also_o take_v away_o thâ—…_n mean_v which_o dispose_v to_o thaâ—…_n end_n for_o oftentimes_o there_o lurketâ—…_n a_o serpent_n in_o the_o grass_n and_o thaâ—…_n friendship_n which_o begin_v in_o thâ—…_n spirit_n many_o time_n end_v in_o thâ—…_n flesh_n and_o the_o gold_n in_o continuance_n of_o time_n be_v turn_v into_o dross_n and_o albeit_o the_o thing_n itself_o have_v a_o show_n and_o colour_n of_o that_o which_o be_v good_a yet_o it_o be_v needful_a that_o man_n always_o think_v that_o his_o adversary_n sleep_v not_o and_o that_o then_o poison_n be_v the_o near_a when_o â—…e_n intermingle_v most_o honey_n the_o nine_o admonition_n that_o every_o one_o before_o all_o thing_n ought_v to_o walk_v in_o his_o
love_n by_o which_o word_n he_o signify_v that_o the_o chief_a fruit_n of_o righteousness_n be_v two_o for_o the_o first_o beget_v child_n be_v the_o love_n of_o god_n of_o which_o be_v breed_v obedience_n unto_o his_o will_n the_o which_o that_o we_o may_v satisfy_v it_o be_v needful_a that_o our_o own_o be_v deny_v which_o be_v the_o proper_a duty_n and_o function_n of_o mortification_n for_o which_o cause_n all_o the_o saint_n have_v make_v a_o especial_a account_n of_o mortification_n for_o it_o be_v the_o first_o gate_n and_o entrance_n unto_o all_o other_o virtue_n this_o be_v that_o cross_n which_o our_o saviour_n so_o great_o commend_v in_o the_o gospel_n upon_o which_o all_o our_o inordinate_a affection_n be_v to_o be_v crucify_v as_o all_o they_o have_v do_v and_o do_v of_o who_o the_o apostle_n speak_v they_o that_o be_v christ_n 5._o have_v crucify_v the_o flesh_n with_o the_o affection_n and_o the_o lust_n see_v therefore_o that_o this_o cross_n be_v of_o so_o great_a 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sweet_a unto_o we_o according_a to_o that_o of_o the_o prophet_n i_o will_v run_v the_o way_n of_o thy_o commandment_n 119._o when_o thou_o shall_v enlarge_v my_o heart_n for_o this_o cause_n prayer_n be_v so_o exceed_o commend_v of_o all_o the_o saint_n not_o only_o for_o that_o which_o it_o be_v in_o itself_o although_o it_o be_v a_o especial_a act_n of_o religion_n but_o also_o and_o that_o chief_o for_o the_o great_a help_n and_o aid_v it_o bring_v to_o they_o that_o endeavour_n to_o the_o foresay_a end_n so_o that_o it_o be_v not_o so_o praise_v and_o end_n celebrate_v because_o it_o be_v the_o end_n but_o because_o it_o be_v a_o especial_a mean_n unto_o the_o end_n not_o that_o it_o be_v health_n but_o because_o it_o be_v a_o medicine_n procure_v health_n if_o any_o man_n therefore_o shall_v be_v frequent_a in_o prayer_n and_o yet_o dissolute_a and_o lose_v in_o manner_n neither_o endeavour_n himself_o unto_o virtuous_a action_n he_o shall_v not_o much_o differ_v from_o one_o that_o be_v sick_a and_o unsound_a who_o always_o use_v medicine_n and_o yet_o be_v never_o the_o better_a but_o still_o continue_v in_o the_o same_o infirmity_n he_o be_v wretched_a &_o miserable_a after_o a_o double_a manner_n first_o by_o reason_n of_o the_o grief_n &_o vexation_n of_o the_o infirmity_n &_o second_o because_o of_o the_o continual_a horror_n and_o annoyance_n of_o the_o medicine_n this_o be_v a_o principle_n and_o a_o axiom_n general_a and_o true_a by_o which_o any_o one_o may_v easy_o understand_v the_o sundry_a error_n which_o be_v wont_a to_o be_v commit_v in_o this_o respect_n for_o morâ—…fication_n there_o be_v some_o who_o when_o they_o find_v sweetness_n in_o prayer_n and_o difficulty_n in_o mortification_n they_o leave_v that_o which_o be_v difficult_a and_o embrace_v that_o which_o be_v easy_a they_o reject_v that_o which_o be_v bitter_a and_o take_v that_o which_o be_v sweet_a &_o they_o so_o give_v themselves_o whole_o to_o prayer_n that_o they_o make_v small_a account_n of_o mortification_n for_o man_n heart_n be_v greedy_a and_o desirous_a of_o any_o pleasure_n so_o that_o some_o philosopher_n do_v not_o blush_v to_o affirm_v that_o pleasure_n be_v the_o epicure_n last_o end_n and_o centre_n of_o humane_a felicity_n but_o all_o other_o affirm_v that_o it_o be_v the_o bait_n of_o all_o evil_n for_o by_o the_o desire_n of_o pleasure_n very_o many_o do_v cast_v themselves_o headlong_o into_o all_o vice_n &_o enormity_n what_o be_v man_n appetite_n so_o powerful_a that_o as_o water_v simile_n of_o his_o own_o natural_a motion_n do_v always_o slide_v &_o drop_v downward_o and_o if_o any_o one_o desire_v to_o hinder_v that_o passage_n he_o profit_v nothing_o for_o it_o will_v seek_v for_o some_o corner_n or_o chink_n which_o it_o may_v break_v through_o so_o also_o our_o heart_n be_v always_o ready_o bend_v to_o all_o kind_n of_o pleasure_n so_o that_o if_o silence_n be_v impose_v upon_o it_o &_o any_o one_o thing_n be_v deny_v unto_o it_o forth_o with_o it_o swell_v &_o rage_v now_o wind_v itself_o this_o way_n now_z y_z e_z way_n seek_v for_o a_o vent_n &_o never_o rest_v until_o it_o have_v satisfy_v the_o lust_n therefore_o it_o be_v very_o well_o say_v of_o a_o certain_a subtle_a doctor_n that_o nature_n be_v subtle_a and_o in_o all_o thing_n seek_v herself_o yea_o in_o those_o man_n that_o be_v more_o perfect_a and_o divine_a and_o right_o he_o call_v her_o subtle_a because_o with_o great_a modesty_n so_o that_o she_o be_v not_o perceive_v she_o enter_v where_o she_o list_v and_o insinuate_v herself_o whether_o she_o be_v not_o call_v that_o she_o may_v search_v if_o she_o may_v find_v aught_o that_o may_v be_v either_o pleasant_a or_o profitable_a unto_o she_o which_o she_o may_v enjoy_v or_o which_o she_o may_v rest_v in_o hence_o the_o great_a part_n of_o error_n arise_v which_o be_v wont_a to_o meet_v with_o we_o in_o this_o way_n hence_o first_o arise_v the_o corruption_n of_o the_o intent_n of_o the_o good_a work_n we_o do_v the_o only_a and_o principal_a end_n of_o which_o be_v god_n our_o sensual_a appetite_n do_v contrary_a and_o gainsay_v this_o end_n which_o always_o seek_v something_o wherein_o to_o delight_v itself_o and_o this_o be_v a_o principal_a and_o a_o chief_a thing_n that_o do_v corrupt_v all_o our_o work_n and_o cause_v that_o the_o water_n be_v not_o altogether_o pure_a hence_o it_o be_v that_o many_o live_v in_o error_n think_v that_o they_o have_v do_v many_o good_a work_n in_o the_o ministry_n of_o the_o lord_n which_o when_o they_o come_v to_o be_v examine_v at_o the_o strict_a judgement_n of_o god_n it_o present_o &_o plain_o appear_v y_z e_z it_o be_v not_o pure_a gold_n y_z e_z they_o bring_v but_o mingle_v with_o dross_n and_o full_a of_o the_o mud_n of_o their_o own_o love_n from_o this_o fountain_n it_o also_o spinge_v that_o many_o in_o the_o exercise_n of_o prayer_n of_o read_v &_o meditation_n etc._n etc._n do_v hunt_v after_o nothing_o else_o but_o delight_n and_o a_o certain_a spiritual_a joy_n and_o in_o this_o they_o place_v the_o height_n of_o their_o desire_n persuade_v themselves_o because_o it_o be_v a_o spiritual_a delight_n that_o they_o be_v now_o in_o a_o safe_a haven_n and_o that_o there_o can_v remain_v any_o danger_n but_o in_o a_o carnal_a delight_n they_o do_v not_o mark_v that_o self_n love_n that_o spiritual_a gluttony_n coveteousnes_n and_o such_o like_a affection_n may_v also_o have_v place_n here_o as_o a_o certain_a doctor_n say_v &_o perhaps_o so_o much_o the_o more_o as_o these_o delight_n be_v great_a and_o more_o desire_a at_o the_o least_o this_o be_v certain_a that_o the_o root_n of_o all_o this_o evil_n be_v the_o love_n of_o ourselves_o which_o have_v a_o eye_n always_o unmoveable_o fasten_v upon_o private_a commodity_n &_o self_n gain_v whether_o it_o be_v in_o this_o matter_n or_o in_o that_o that_o be_v whether_o the_o commodity_n be_v of_o delight_n or_o â—…e_v hope_v for_o by_o a_o false_a surmise_n unless_o the_o difference_n be_v heereâ—…n_o that_o the_o fault_n be_v great_a and_o the_o error_n lesser_a when_o the_o delight_n â—…s_v filthy_a and_o unhonest_a and_o the_o fault_n be_v lesser_a &_o the_o error_n great_a when_o the_o fault_n be_v not_o in_o the_o desire_n â—…ut_o in_o the_o opinion_n that_o be_v when_o â—…s_v a_o man_n do_v expect_v more_o or_o â—…ath_v that_o thing_n in_o great_a price_n which_o he_o desire_v than_o the_o â—…ature_n of_o the_o thing_n be_v in_o it_o â—…elfe_n but_o if_o thou_o shall_v say_v unto_o i_o â—…hat_o there_o be_v not_o many_o who_o be_v â—…hus_o deceive_v for_o that_o no_o man_n be_v â—…o_o blind_a that_o whole_o intend_v â—…nd_n seek_v for_o delight_n in_o the_o exâ—…rcise_n of_o his_o prayer_n and_o study_n i_o answer_v that_o they_o
wisdom_n be_v convey_v into_o the_o garden_n of_o y_fw-fr e_o church_n pag._n 431_o we_o be_v not_o to_o look_v whether_o the_o minister_n be_v good_a man_n or_o evil_a but_o whether_o they_o be_v the_o instrument_n &_o organ_n of_o god_n pag._n 433._o the_o 45._o chapter_n the_o four_o admonition_n of_o the_o discretion_n which_o be_v require_v to_o the_o examination_n of_o good_a purpose_n pag._n 437_o the_o matter_n handle_v in_o this_o chapter_n we_o must_v try_v the_o spirit_n whether_o they_o be_v of_o god_n pa._n 438._o what_o be_v mean_v by_o salt_n which_o in_o the_o old_a testament_n be_v use_v in_o all_o the_o sacrifice_n pag_n 440._o the_o 46._o chapter_n the_o five_o admonition_n that_o together_o with_o prayer_n a_o man_n ought_v to_o be_v exercise_v in_o all_o oath_n virtue_n 441._o the_o matter_n handle_v in_o this_o chapter_n we_o must_v work_v that_o the_o will_n of_o god_n may_v be_v do_v pa._n 444._o what_o it_o be_v to_o become_v accurse_v for_o our_o brethren_n pag._n 445._o the_o 47._o chapter_n the_o sixth_o admonition_n that_o they_o that_o pray_v much_o ought_v not_o to_o despise_v they_o that_o pray_v less_o pa._n 446._o the_o matter_n handle_v in_o this_o chapter_n the_o comfort_n of_o god_n be_v the_o cause_n of_o hurt_n to_o many_o pag._n 447_o from_o whence_o the_o consolation_n of_o the_o spirit_n arise_v pag._n 452_o charity_n be_v not_o idle_a pag._n 454_o the_o devil_n cause_v heretic_n to_o take_v great_a delight_n in_o read_v the_o scripture_n that_o by_o this_o mean_v he_o may_v more_o sure_o bind_v they_o in_o their_o error_n ibidem_fw-la all_o man_n be_v one_o body_n pag._n 457_o to_o contemn_v y_z e_o person_n of_o a_o preacher_n be_v exceed_o dangerous_a 461_o a_o excellent_a say_n of_o constantine_n pag._n 462._o the_o 48._o chapter_n the_o seven_o admonition_n that_o all_o kind_n of_o singularity_n be_v to_o be_v avoid_v pag_n 464._o the_o matter_n handle_v in_o this_o chapter_n a_o secret_a place_n to_o pray_v in_o be_v to_o be_v choose_v pag._n 465._o the_o vice_n of_o woman_n pag._n 466._o when_o and_o how_o often_o we_o be_v to_o â—…ommunicate_v pag._n 468_o the_o 49._o chapter_n the_o eight_o admonition_n be_v that_o â—…oo_o much_o familiarity_n as_o well_o of_o â—…en_n as_o of_o woman_n be_v to_o be_v esâ—…hewed_v pag._n 470._o the_o matter_n handle_v in_o this_o chapter_n we_o must_v not_o rely_v upon_o our_o forepast_a chastity_n for_o there_o be_v nothing_o so_o near_o unto_o danger_n as_o too_o much_o confidence_n pag._n 474._o we_o must_v fly_v occasion_n ibidem_fw-la the_o 50._o chapter_n the_o nine_o admonition_n y_fw-fr e_o every_o one_o before_o all_o thing_n ought_v to_o walk_v in_o his_o call_n that_o he_o may_v satisfy_v the_o obligation_n of_o that_o estate_n in_o which_o he_o be_v bind_v pag_n 475_o the_o matter_n handle_v in_o this_o chapter_n prayer_n be_v ordain_v that_o obedience_n may_v be_v preserve_v pag._n 478_o prayer_n be_v to_o be_v set_v after_o public_a good_a pag._n 482._o the_o fruit_n of_o prayer_n be_v the_o keep_n of_o the_o law_n pag._n 485._o the_o 51._o chapter_n the_o ten_o admonition_n be_v of_o the_o end_n which_o be_v to_o be_v look_v to_o in_o this_o exercise_n pa_n 490._o the_o matter_n handle_v in_o this_o chapter_n the_o whole_a work_n depend_v of_o the_o end_n ibidem_fw-la mortification_n of_o affection_n be_v the_o thief_a duty_n of_o a_o christian_n pa._n 491._o the_o duty_n of_o mortification_n be_v to_o kill_v â—…nd_n subdue_v our_o own_o will_n p._n 492._o what_o we_o obtain_v by_o prayer_n 494._o prayer_n be_v not_o y_z e_z end_n but_o a_o mean_n to_o obtain_v the_o end_n pag_n 495._o for_o the_o sweetness_n of_o prayer_n some_o do_v reject_v the_o bitterness_n of_o mortification_n pag_n 496._o the_o opinion_n of_o the_o epicure_n 407_o nature_n be_v subtle_a pag_n 498._o the_o abuse_n of_o many_o that_o will_v seem_v devout_a pag._n 505._o the_o 52_o chapter_n of_o a_o remedy_n most_o profitable_a &_o â—…uaileable_a against_o all_o these_o kind_n of_o error_n pag._n 511._o the_o matter_n handle_v in_o this_o chapter_n mortification_n be_v necessary_a p._n 514_o the_o two_o altar_n in_o the_o temple_n solomon_n what_o they_o signify_v ibiâ—…_n mortification_n be_v difficult_a pa._n 5â—…_n christ_n in_o the_o glory_n of_o his_o transâ—…_n guration_n do_v speak_v of_o his_o passiâ—…_n pag._n 51â—…_n the_o 53_o chapter_n the_o eleven_o admonition_n thâ—…_n vision_n and_o revelation_n be_v not_o be_v desire_v pag._n 52â—…_n the_o matter_n handle_v in_o this_o chapter_n desire_v of_o revelation_n vision_n inspiration_n be_v the_o beginning_n diabolical_a illusion_n ibideâ—…_n we_o must_v shut_v the_o gate_n of_o oâ—…_n heart_n against_o they_o that_o noâ—…_n may_v open_v it_o but_o god_n alone_o 52â—…_n the_o 54_o chapter_n the_o twelu_v admonition_n that_o the_o divine_a grace_n be_v not_o boast_o to_o be_v reveal_v pag._n 524_o the_o matter_n handle_v in_o this_o chapter_n grace_n the_o more_o they_o be_v boaâ—…ted_v of_o the_o few_o they_o be_v pa._n 525_o vainglory_n attend_v on_o boaâ—…ters_n pag._n 526._o the_o 55._o chapter_n the_o thirteen_o admonition_n of_o â—…he_a fear_n and_o reverence_n which_o we_o be_v to_o observe_v when_o we_o stand_v â—…n_v the_o presence_n of_o the_o lord_n pag._n 527._o the_o matter_n handle_v in_o this_o chapter_n we_o must_v rejoice_v with_o tremble_a pag_n 528_o what_o it_o be_v spiritual_o to_o take_v up_o â—…he_v last_o place_n &_o low_a room_n at_o â—…he_a banquet_n pa_n 530_o the_o 56._o chapter_n the_o fourteen_o admonition_n thaâ—…_n sometime_o we_o must_v pray_v long_o then_o at_o other_o some_o pa._n 531_o the_o matter_n handle_v in_o this_o chapter_n we_o must_v pray_v plentiful_o thaâ—…_n plentiful_a food_n may_v be_v bestoweâ—…_n upon_o our_o soul_n pa._n 532_o the_o length_n of_o sara_n prayer_n thâ—…_n wife_n of_o tobias_n &_o what_o issue_n it_o haâ—…_n pa._n 53â—…_n the_o force_n and_o efficacy_n of_o anâ—…_n nae_n prayer_n the_o mother_n of_o samueâ—…_n pag_n 536_o the_o prayer_n of_o alexander_n bishop_n of_o constantinople_n whicâ—…_n he_o make_v when_o he_o shall_v hauâ—…_n dispute_v with_o the_o heretic_n arriuâ—…_n &_o what_o effect_v it_o have_v pag._n 53â—…_n the_o death_n of_o arrius_n pag._n 539_o the_o 57_o chapter_n the_o fifteen_o admonition_n of_o the_o discretion_n that_o aught_o to_o be_v use_v in_o the_o exercise_n of_o prayer_n pag._n 541._o the_o matter_n handle_v in_o this_o chapter_n as_o moderation_n be_v to_o be_v use_v in_o all_o thing_n so_o in_o prayer_n and_o other_o spiritual_a exercise_n pag._n 542._o against_o they_o that_o under_o colour_n of_o discretion_n do_v live_v more_o delicate_o pag._n 546._o the_o 58._o chapter_n the_o sixteenth_o admonition_n that_o â—…e_n ought_v not_o only_o to_o give_v our_o â—…elues_n unto_o prayer_n but_o also_o unto_o â—…ll_o other_o virtue_n pag._n 547._o the_o matter_n handle_v in_o this_o chapter_n virtue_n be_v the_o foundation_n of_o prayer_n pag._n 548._o the_o action_n of_o our_o life_n be_v like_a unto_o a_o clock_n pag._n 550._o all_o virtue_n must_v sound_v together_o to_o make_v spiritual_a music_n p._n 554._o the_o 59_o chapter_n the_o seventeenth_o admonition_n that_o this_o exercise_n be_v not_o to_o be_v take_v for_o a_o art_n or_o use_v as_o a_o art_n but_o to_o be_v do_v with_o great_a humility_n and_o confidence_n pag._n 555._o the_o matter_n handle_v in_o this_o chapter_n we_o must_v not_o make_v a_o art_n of_o grace_n pag._n 556._o we_o must_v dispose_v ourselves_o unto_o this_o exercise_n by_o lowly_a humility_n and_o the_o knowledge_n of_o our_o own_o misery_n with_o a_o most_o fervent_a hope_n of_o the_o divine_a mercy_n pa._n 558._o the_o 60._o chapter_n the_o eighteen_o admonition_n of_o other_o kind_n of_o prayer_n and_o meditation_n which_o be_v wont_a to_o be_v use_v of_o they_o who_o be_v more_o exercise_v pag._n 560._o the_o matter_n handle_v in_o this_o chapter_n for_o who_o granada_n write_v his_o book_n of_o meditation_n which_o when_o it_o be_v learn_v this_o book_n of_o devotion_n teach_v they_o what_o be_v further_o to_o be_v do_v so_o that_o his_o meditation_n be_v but_o introduction_n to_o this_o book_n of_o devotion_n pag._n 561._o his_o meditation_n be_v as_o a_o low_a â—…orme_n his_o devotion_n as_o a_o form_n â—…igher_o ibidem_fw-la the_o 61._o chapter_n the_o nineteenth_o and_o last_o admonition_n be_v that_o this_o exercise_n be_v not_o convenient_a for_o all_o kind_n of_o man_n pag._n 566._o the_o matter_n handle_v in_o this_o chapter_n god_n bestow_v his_o gift_n upon_o who_o he_o will_v and_o when_o he_o will_n pag._n 568_o devout_a and_o spiritual_a book_n be_v to_o be_v read_v ibidem_fw-la the_o 62._o chapter_n the_o conclusion_n of_o this_o book_n pag._n 571_o the_o matter_n handle_v in_o this_o chapter_n he_o demonstrate_v the_o exceâ—…_n lend_v and_o
angel_n 4._o reg._n 6._o psal._n 34._o job._n 1._o a_o simile_n the_o angel_n do_v carry_v we_o in_o their_o arm_n psal._n 91._o osee._n 11._o zach._n 2._o cant._n 2._o diverse_a cause_n of_o sleep_n rom._n 8._o 3._o reg._n 10._o all_o immoderate_a thing_n be_v hurtful_a great_a be_v the_o emulation_n between_o thâ—…_n study_v of_o science_n &_o prayer_n gen._n 3._o the_o study_n of_o knowledge_n worthy_a the_o excellency_n of_o man_n bernard_n in_o his_o 36._o servant_n upon_o the_o cant._n diverse_a end_n of_o knowledge_n sap._n 9_o augustine_n in_o the_o five_o book_n of_o his_o confession_n he_o reprehend_v they_o who_o bestow_v that_o time_n upon_o humane_a study_n which_o they_o shall_v bestow_v upon_o divine_a heathen_a study_n the_o plague_n of_o egypt_n eccles._n 3_o deut._n 24._o deut._n 15._o ecclesia_fw-la 25._o in_o the_o proem_n of_o his_o 4._o book_n of_o the_o trinity_n math._n 6._o a_o unlearned_a man_n with_o charity_n be_v better_a before_o god_n than_o a_o leared_a man_n without_o charity_n august_n in_o his_o book_n of_o the_o good_a of_o perseverance_n bernarde_n in_o his_o 2._o book_n of_o consideration_n a_o good_a life_n be_v the_o best_a instruction_n of_o our_o neighbour_n 1_o augus_n in_o 〈◊〉_d sermon_n augu_n of_o the_o word_n of_o the_o apostle_n 2_o exod._n 17._o 3_o that_o thou_o may_v move_v another_o it_o be_v necessary_a that_o thou_o be_v firâ—…t_o move_v thyself_o 4_o exod._n 8._o 1._o tim._n 4._o a_o simile_n jos._n 3._o eccles._n 29._o bernard_n in_o his_o first_o book_n of_o consideration_n eccles._n 38._o math._n 25._o galat._n 5._o a_o simile_n luke_n 6._o a_o simile_n gen._n 2._o prayer_n be_v to_o be_v join_v unto_o preach_v in_o the_o 4._o council_n of_o carthage_n can_v 17._o and_o 18._o luke_n 12._o cyp._n lib._n 1._o epist_n 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d there_o be_v nothing_o so_o good_a but_o it_o may_v be_v abuse_v by_o the_o malice_n of_o man_n every_o virtue_n have_v some_o vice_n annex_v unto_o it_o which_o have_v a_o 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one_o body_n a_o simile_n a_o excellent_a say_n of_o constantine_n a_o simile_n a_o secret_a place_n to_o pray_v in_o be_v to_o be_v choose_v math._n 6._o psal._n 63._o the_o vice_n of_o woman_n when_o and_o how_o often_o we_o be_v to_o communicate_v aug_n de_fw-fr cohabitatione_n clericorum_fw-la &_o mulierum_fw-la set_v the_o singulari_fw-la clericorum_fw-la hierome_n in_o a_o epist._n to_o nepot_n bernard_n upon_o the_o canticle_n psal._n 119._o prayer_n be_v ordain_v that_o obedience_n may_v be_v preserve_v a_o simile_n psal._n 119._o prayer_n be_v to_o be_v set_v after_o pub_fw-la like_o good_a bern._n in_o his_o 51._o servant_n upon_o the_o cant._n in_o his_o 46._o sermon_n upon_o the_o cant._n the_o fruit_n of_o prayer_n be_v the_o keep_n of_o the_o law_n psal._n 1_o tit._n 2._o the_o whole_a work_n depend_v of_o the_o end_n mortification_n of_o affection_n be_v the_o chief_a duty_n of_o a_o christian._n john_n 14._o a_o simile_n the_o duty_n 〈◊〉_d mortification_n be_v to_o kill_v and_o subdue_v our_o own_o will_n eccesi_fw-la 3._o gal._n 5._o what_o we_o obtain_v by_o prayer_n psal._n 119._o prayer_n be_v not_o the_o end_n but_o a_o meaâ—…_n to_o obtain_v the_o end_n â—…or_a the_o â—…eetnes_n of_o â—…aier_n some_o â—…e_n reject_v â—…e_a bitterâ—…s_n of_o morâ—…fication_n the_o epicure_n a_o simile_n nature_n be_v subtle_a the_o abuse_n of_o many_o that_o will_v seem_v devout_a math._n 7._o mortification_n be_v necessary_a the_o two_o altar_n in_o the_o temple_n of_o salomon_n what_o they_o signify_v psal._n 119._o colos_n 3_o cant._n 4._o mortification_n be_v difficult_a christ_n in_o the_o glory_n of_o his_o transfiguration_n do_v speak_v of_o his_o passion_n a_o simile_n luke_n 9_o psal._n 8._o psal._n pro._n 31._o 1._o reg._n 3._o esay_n 24._o a_o simile_n a_o simile_n esay_n 66._o luke_n 14._o dan._n 6._o psal._n 55._o a_o simile_n a_o simile_n sara_n the_o wife_n of_o tobias_n tob._n 3._o anna_n the_o mother_n of_o samuel_n 1._o reg._n 1._o socrates_n in_o the_o first_o book_n and_o second_o chapter_n of_o his_o ecclesiastical_a history_n and_o theodor_n in_o his_o second_o book_n and_o 14_o chap_v and_o other_o the_o prayer_n of_o alexander_n bishop_n of_o constantinople_n the_o death_n of_o arrius_n a_o question_n the_o answer_n prou._n 20._o prou._n 13._o psal._n 25._o against_o they_o that_o under_o colour_n of_o discretion_n do_v live_v more_o delicate_o the_o action_n of_o our_o life_n be_v like_a unto_o a_o clock_n a_o simile_n cant._n 〈◊〉_d ephes._n 5._o
to_o watch_v for_o god_n be_v to_o seek_v hiâ—…_n and_o he_o already_o have_v obtain_v thâ—…_n first_o fruit_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n whâ—…_n with_o such_o a_o desire_n seek_v hiâ—…_n the_o hunter_n when_o he_o see_v anâ—…_n simile_n of_o his_o dog_n to_o mend_v his_o paâ—…_n more_o than_o his_o wont_a &_o with_o greâ—…_n celerity_n to_o follow_v some_o direct_a waâ—…_n he_o forthwith_o understand_v thaâ—…_n he_o have_v find_v out_o the_o footesteâ—…_n of_o some_o wild_a beast_n be_v reioyceâ—…_n &_o conceive_v hope_n of_o take_v 〈◊〉_d prey_n after_o the_o same_o manner_n thâ—…_n ought_v to_o rejoice_v when_o thâ—…_n see_v this_o &_o by_o how_o much_o moâ—…_n diligent_a &_o more_o fearful_a the_o greaâ—…_n nes_z of_o the_o desire_n shall_v make_v thâ—…_n by_o so_o much_o thou_o ought_v to_o 〈◊〉_d more_o secure_a &_o safe_a know_v asâ—…edlye_o that_o after_o these_o flower_n eâ—…cellent_a fruit_n will_v succeed_v and_o tâ—…t_n god_n have_v already_o one_o of_o his_o fâ—…te_n place_v in_o thy_o soul_n as_o soon_o aâ—…â—…hou_a have_v give_v unto_o thou_o a_o livelâ—…_n &_o feel_a desire_n of_o his_o presence_n this_o be_v the_o mean_a &_o this_o be_v the_o â—…y_n which_o be_v to_o be_v keep_v of_o they_o in_o â—…eeking_v for_o god_n who_o be_v preuâ—…ted_v by_o the_o blessing_n of_o his_o sâ—…etnes_n and_o have_v already_o see_v tâ—…_n beauty_n of_o rachel_n for_o obtaiâ—…g_v of_o which_o and_o join_v she_o in_o â—…iage_n unto_o they_o with_o their_o joy_n 〈◊〉_d presuppose_v unto_o themselves_o â—…eruitude_n of_o seven_o year_n such_o â—…est_n neither_o day_n nor_o night_n neiâ—…_n do_v they_o desist_v until_o they_o have_v â—…d_v that_o they_o seek_v for_o say_v 〈◊〉_d the_o prophet_n i_o will_v not_o suffer_v 〈◊〉_d eye_n to_o sleep_v nor_o my_o eye_n lid_v 132._o â—…mber_v until_o i_o find_v out_o a_o place_n â—…e_fw-fr lord_n a_o habitation_n for_o the_o mighty_a god_n of_o jacob_n they_o thâ—…_n think_v upon_o this_o speak_v this_o dreaâ—…_n of_o this_o to_o these_o no_o labour_n no_o trâ—…_n ble_a no_o burden_n be_v grievous_a wheâ—…_n as_o they_o sole_o consider_v of_o the_o greaâ—…_n nes_z of_o the_o reward_n in_o figure_n 〈◊〉_d they_o ecclesiasticus_fw-la say_v he_o thâ—…_n hold_v the_o plough_n &_o he_o that_o hâ—…_n 38._o pleasure_n in_o the_o goad_n drive_v oxâ—…_n &_o be_v occupy_v in_o their_o labour_n 〈◊〉_d talk_v of_o the_o breed_n of_o bullok_n hâ—…_n ve_v his_o mind_n to_o make_v furrow_n be_v diligent_a to_o give_v the_o kine_n foddâ—…_n so_o be_v it_o of_o every_o carpenter_n &_o woâ—…_n master_n that_o labour_v night_n &_o dâ—…_n &_o they_o that_o cut_v &_o grave_a seal_n 〈◊〉_d make_v sundry_a diversity_n &_o give_v tâ—…_n self_n to_o counterfeit_a imagery_n 〈◊〉_d watch_n to_o perform_v the_o work_n 〈◊〉_d smith_n in_o like_a manner_n abide_v byâ—…_n anuil_n &_o do_v his_o diligence_n to_o lâ—…_n the_o iron_n the_o vapour_n of_o the_o firedâ—…_n eth_z his_o flesh_n and_o he_o must_v fight_v 〈◊〉_d the_o heat_n of_o the_o furnace_n etc._n etc._n these_o be_v the_o cogitation_n these_o 〈◊〉_d the_o study_n of_o ploughman_n of_o â—…ourers_n &_o smith_n who_o night_n â—…day_o sweat_v through_o the_o labour_n 〈◊〉_d their_o hand_n that_o they_o may_v obtâ—…ne_v the_o end_n of_o their_o desire_n let_v â—…e_o true_a and_o sincere_a lover_n of_o god_n â—…itate_v these_o let_v he_o watch_v and_o 〈◊〉_d die_v day_n and_o night_n how_o he_o may_v â—…ne_v unto_o he_o so_o great_a a_o good_a â—…till_o he_o be_v weaken_v &_o languish_v 〈◊〉_d this_o cogitation_n and_o diligence_n â—…d_v also_o let_v he_o testify_v by_o the_o deâ—…tie_n of_o his_o body_n the_o anxiety_n &_o â—…avines_n of_o his_o mind_n according_a â—…hat_o of_o the_o wise_a man_n wake_v 31._o â—…er_a honesty_n pine_v away_o the_o body_n â—…d_v the_o care_n thereof_o drive_v away_o â—…pe_a but_o perhaps_o thou_o will_v say_v â—…u_o prescribe_v unto_o i_o very_o â—…d_a mean_n and_o condition_n for_o 〈◊〉_d attainment_n of_o this_o good_a tell_v 〈◊〉_d i_o pray_v thou_o be_v it_o not_o just_a and_o â—…t_a that_o so_o great_a a_o good_a as_o god_n himself_o be_v shall_v be_v seek_v foâ—…_n with_o diligence_n thou_o will_v answer_v yea_o then_o what_o lesser_a thoghâ—…_n can_v be_v demand_v what_o smalleâ—…_n diligence_n or_o what_o condition_n caâ—…_n be_v more_o equal_a and_o reasonable_a 〈◊〉_d then_o to_o the_o achievement_n of_o thâ—…_n chief_a good_a to_o require_v no_o morâ—…_n diligence_n then_o that_o whereby_o earthly_a riches_n may_v be_v compass_v foâ—…_n so_o the_o word_n of_o the_o wiseman_n dâ—…_n sound_n if_o thou_o seek_v for_o wisedomâ—…_n 2._o as_o for_o silver_n thou_o shall_v find_v she_o 〈◊〉_d lord_n let_v the_o angel_n laud_n &_o magâ—…_n nifie_v thou_o who_o be_v the_o best_a 〈◊〉_d chief_a of_o all_o good_n yet_o desireâ—…_n not_o to_o be_v seek_v for_o with_o greatâ—…_n care_n than_o the_o base_a and_o vilestâ—…_n thing_n yea_o with_o no_o great_a diligence_n than_o silver_n be_v accustom_v to_o be_v seek_v with_o 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many_o thing_n â—…ich_a be_v require_v to_o the_o obtayâ—…g_n of_o it_o all_o which_o be_v very_a difâ—…lt_n &_o hard_a therefore_o they_o crave_v â—…ch_a business_n &_o much_o fortitude_n 〈◊〉_d courage_n to_o break_v through_o â—…se_a difficulty_n until_o those_o desiâ—…_n water_n flow_v out_o of_o the_o cestâ—…s_n of_o bethleem_n and_o no_o enemy_n 23._o â—…er_o in_o the_o entrance_n or_o regress_n 〈◊〉_d hinder_v those_o who_o come_v to_o â—…we_v water_n out_o of_o they_o but_o to_o â—…ine_v a_o good_a so_o hard_a &_o difficult_a â—…at_o can_v a_o bare_a and_o naked_a desire_n 〈◊〉_d if_o it_o be_v not_o arm_v and_o fence_v â—…h_a courage_n and_o fortitude_n there_o thou_o shall_v acknowledge_v â—…fect_a which_o they_o have_v who_o 〈◊〉_d with_o a_o good_a desire_n notwithâ—…ding_n have_v not_o this_o fortitude_n â—…hich_v we_o speak_v for_o they_o be_v as_o creature_n imperfect_a &_o monstroâ—…_n have_v the_o faculty_n concupiscibâ—…_n without_o the_o irascible_a which_o as_o be_v not_o sufficient_a to_o the_o preseruatioâ—…_n of_o a_o natural_a life_n so_o also_o it_o will_v nâ—…_n be_v sufficient_a for_o that_o which_o be_v spâ—…_n ritual_a such_o be_v the_o desire_n of_o tâ—…_n negligent_a and_o slothful_a of_o whiâ—…_n the_o wiseman_n say_v the_o sluggâ—…_n lu_v 13._o and_o lu_v not_o he_o lusteâ—…_n when_o he_o behold_v the_o beauty_n virtue_n he_o lu_v not_o when_o hâ—…_n understand_v the_o difficultyâ—…_n which_o be_v in_o it_o as_o those_o imperfeâ—…_n &_o monstrous_a creature_n have_v oâ—…_n of_o these_o natural_a faculty_n &_o poâ—…_n er_n that_o be_v appetite_n or_o desire_v bâ—…_n the_o other_o they_o have_v not_o which_o 〈◊〉_d fortitude_n and_o courage_n for_o this_o cause_n in_o the_o scriptâ—…_n fortitude_n and_o diligence_n be_v so_o 〈◊〉_d ten_o commend_v &_o slouthfulnesâ—…_n negligence_n be_v so_o often_o dispraisâ—…_n as_o the_o two_o root_n of_o all_o our_o goâ—…_n aâ—…ill_o certain_o it_o be_v a_o thing_n exâ—…ding_v worthy_a of_o
admiration_n to_o â—…he_v great_a care_n &_o watch_n which_o â—…oly_a ghost_n use_v over_o slouthâ—…_n and_o negligent_a man_n as_o it_o be_v â—…ifest_a in_o the_o book_n of_o salo_n 〈◊〉_d in_o which_o there_o be_v scarce_o a_o â—…pter_n which_o draw_v not_o out_o â—…rrow_o against_o such_o and_o tell_v 〈◊〉_d of_o the_o peril_n &_o danger_n they_o â—…in_v although_o often_o time_n it_o be_v 〈◊〉_d and_o the_o self_n same_o sentence_n â—…ch_n be_v repeat_v yet_o it_o be_v do_v 〈◊〉_d other_o word_n and_o figure_n &_o â—…ost_v the_o same_o thing_n be_v speak_v â—…housand_n place_n that_o our_o meâ—…ies_n may_v be_v stir_v up_o that_o 〈◊〉_d thereby_o may_v understand_v of_o â—…t_a great_a moment_n and_o weight_n 〈◊〉_d which_o the_o holy_a ghost_n so_o ofâ—…and_v with_o such_o importunity_n 〈◊〉_d rehcarse_v in_o one_o place_n he_o 〈◊〉_d the_o thought_n of_o the_o diligent_a 2â—…_n â—…rely_o bring_v abundance_n but_o whosoever_o be_v slothful_a and_o negligâ—…_n come_v sure_o to_o poverty_n in_o aâ—…_n other_o place_n a_o slothful_a hand_n 〈◊〉_d k_v 10._o poor_a but_o the_o hand_n of_o the_o dâ—…_n gent_n make_v rich_a and_o in_o anothâ—…_n place_n he_o that_o till_v his_o land_n sâ—…_n 12._o be_v satisfy_v with_o bread_n but_o he_o thâ—…_n follow_v the_o idle_a be_v destitute_a of_o uâ—…_n derstanding_n again_o fear_v castâ—…_n 18._o down_o the_o slothful_a &_o the_o soulesâ—…_n the_o sluggard_n shall_v hunger_n he_o tâ—…_n be_v slothful_a in_o his_o work_n be_v even_o 〈◊〉_d brother_n of_o he_o that_o be_v a_o great_a wasâ—…_n and_o in_o the_o chapter_n followinâ—…_n slothfulness_n cause_v to_o fall_v a_o sleepâ—…_n 19_o a_o sluggish_a person_n shall_v be_v affamishâ—…_n but_o that_o especial_o be_v to_o be_v obsâ—…_n ve_v which_o the_o same_o salomâ—…_n say_v in_o the_o 24._o chapter_n of_o 〈◊〉_d proverbe_n i_o pass_v by_o the_o field_n 24._o the_o slothful_a and_o by_o the_o vineyâ—…_n of_o the_o man_n destitute_a of_o understaâ—…_n ing_z and_o lo_o it_o be_v all_o grow_a oâ—…_n with_o thorn_n &_o nettle_n have_v coveâ—…_n 〈◊〉_d face_n thereof_o and_o the_o stone_n wall_n â—…reof_o be_v broken-downe_a then_o i_o â—…eld_v and_o i_o consider_v it_o well_o i_o â—…ked_v upon_o it_o and_o receive_v instrucâ—…_n thou_o sluggard_n how_o long_o will_v â—…ou_n sleep_v how_o long_o will_v it_o be_v ere_o â—…u_fw-mi rise_v from_o thy_o slumber_n thou_o â—…st_v yet_o a_o little_a sleep_n a_o little_a slumber_n â—…tle_o fold_v of_o the_o hand_n to_o sleep_v so_o 〈◊〉_d poverty_n comet_n have_v one_o that_o traâ—…leth_v by_o the_o way_n and_o thy_o necessity_n 〈◊〉_d a_o arm_a man_n which_o be_v as_o â—…ch_v to_o say_v as_o that_o slothfulness_n â—…d_v negligence_n by_o little_a and_o little_o â—…all_v be_v turn_v into_o a_o habit_n and_o â—…at_a habit_n into_o nature_n and_o by_o this_o â—…eanes_v it_o shall_v so_o reign_v and_o rule_v â—…thee_o that_o thou_o shall_v not_o find_v â—…ither_o mean_a nor_o way_n how_o to_o â—…ue_v it_o out_o of_o thy_o door_n albeit_o â—…ou_v be_v mighty_a and_o magnaniâ—…ous_a now_o i_o demand_v of_o thou_o why_o â—…e_v holy_a ghost_n do_v so_o often_o repeat_v this_o sentence_n and_o insert_v in_o so_o many_o place_n of_o his_o writing_n but_o that_o he_o will_v signify_v that_o dâ—…_n ligence_n and_o fortitude_n be_v the_o keyâ—…_n all_o our_o profit_n and_o commodity_n aâ—…_n that_o slothfulness_n and_o negligencâ—…_n be_v the_o root_n of_o all_o our_o evil_n anâ—…_n hurt_n tell_v i_o what_o virtue_n be_v 〈◊〉_d that_o have_v not_o some_o difficulty_n anâ—…_n nex_v and_o join_v to_o it_o therfoâ—…_n if_o a_o man_n have_v not_o courage_n to_o subâ—…_n due_a it_o nor_o a_o hammer_n to_o work_v &_o â—…_n temper_v the_o iron_n on_o which_o heâ—…_n work_v shall_v he_o perform_v anyâ—…_n laudable_a piece_n of_o work_n it_o be_v very_o well_o say_v of_o prudentius_n where_o he_o speak_v of_o patience_n valorous_a patience_n virtue_n copesmate_n psychomachia_n of_o every_o virtue_n be_v strong_a anchorage_n victorious_a become_v virtue_n combat_n when_o patience_n passion_n do_v assuage_v naked_a lie_v virtue_n patience_n want_v disrobe_v disarm_v and_o feeble_o pant_v for_o if_o courage_n and_o fortitude_n be_v want_v unto_o virtue_n it_o be_v certain_a that_o he_o shall_v not_o be_v able_a to_o overâ—…e_v the_o difficulty_n which_o be_v alâ—…es_v join_v unto_o virtue_n therâ—…_n it_o be_v needful_a that_o we_o expel_v 〈◊〉_d drive_v away_o all_o sluggishness_n &_o iâ—…nes_n arm_v ourselves_o with_o â—…rme_n and_o solid_a purpose_n to_o â—…er_v this_o combat_n with_o a_o resolute_a â—…de_n to_o fight_v and_o not_o to_o leave_v 〈◊〉_d before_o we_o have_v overcome_v â—…ry_a difficulty_n always_o imploâ—…g_v with_o great_a submission_n of_o â—…it_n the_o divine_a grace_n we_o must_v not_o forth_o with_o be_v discâ—…raged_v nor_o put_v out_o of_o hart_n when_o aâ—…_n contradiction_n or_o repugnancy_n â—…th_v meet_v with_o we_o but_o they_o more_o â—…ragiously_o make_v resistance_n and_o â—…tate_v those_o who_o sail_n against_o simile_n 〈◊〉_d stream_n for_o they_o by_o the_o strenâ—…_n of_o their_o oar_n do_v strive_v with_o 〈◊〉_d violent_a fury_n of_o the_o stream_n &_o â—…ey_n be_v drive_v back_o by_o the_o veâ—…ment_n current_n of_o the_o river_n they_o faint_v not_o nor_o leave_v off_o but_o douâ—…_n their_o strength_n and_o more_o manfuâ—…_n and_o stout_o apply_v their_o oar_n aâ—…_n force_v their_o vessel_n to_o the_o finishâ—…_n of_o their_o enterprise_v voyage_n suâ—…_n ought_v our_o purpose_n to_o be_v that_o firm_a &_o stable_a and_o if_o at_o any_o tiâ—…_n it_o happen_v that_o we_o be_v overcomâ—…_n let_v we_o take_v hart_n again_o and_o renâ—…_n our_o strength_n for_o as_o it_o be_v wont_v to_o 〈◊〉_d say_v untired_a labour_n overcommâ—…_n all_o thing_n so_o we_o see_v many_o mâ—…_n unwearied_a in_o the_o business_n this_o world_n who_o do_v not_o leave_v 〈◊〉_d their_o purpose_n albeit_o fortune_n 〈◊〉_d they_o common_o say_v be_v not_o theâ—…_n friend_n so_o merchant_n do_v not_o present_o relinquish_v their_o traffic_n aâ—…_n though_o sometime_o they_o receiâ—…_n more_o loss_n than_o lucre_n neither_o 〈◊〉_d husbandman_n intermit_v the_o tillagâ—…_n of_o the_o earth_n although_o their_o fruit_n often_o time_n perish_v in_o the_o field_n but_o they_o return_v a_o fresh_a unto_o theâ—…_n labour_n and_o do_v use_v more_o diligence_n â—…ake_v trial_n if_o so_o a_o plentiful_a harâ—…_n may_v recompense_v their_o loss_n 〈◊〉_d much_o more_o earnest_a aught_o 〈◊〉_d to_o be_v in_o this_o holy_a exercise_n in_o â—…ch_n both_o lesser_a labour_n be_v to_o be_v â—…ergone_v and_o profit_n without_o â—…parison_n great_a may_v be_v exâ—…ed_v â—…ut_o we_o must_v here_o note_v that_o as_o 〈◊〉_d desire_n of_o which_o we_o have_v toâ—…_n speak_v aught_o to_o have_v fortiâ—…e_o join_v unto_o it_o that_o it_o be_v not_o 〈◊〉_d so_o to_o this_o fortitude_n humility_n â—…st_v be_v add_v that_o it_o be_v not_o â—…ude_a for_o although_o in_o this_o busiâ—…_n we_o put_v to_o our_o whole_a strength_n 〈◊〉_d labour_n with_o might_n &_o main_a 〈◊〉_d we_o must_v always_o believe_v that_o â—…e_o have_v not_o gain_v so_o great_a a_o â—…od_a unto_o we_o by_o our_o own_o might_n 〈◊〉_d strength_n but_o that_o the_o divine_a â—…ce_n and_o mercy_n have_v bestow_v â—…pon_o us._n for_o as_o the_o wise_a man_n say_v the_o race_n be_v not_o to_o the_o sâ—…_n nor_o the_o battle_n to_o the_o strong_a neâ—…_n 9_o yet_o favour_n to_o man_n of_o knowledge_n ifâ—…_n have_v place_n in_o humane_a mattâ—…_n how_o much_o more_o shall_v it_o hâ—…_n place_n in_o divine_a all_o which_o depâ—…_n of_o grace_n and_o because_o gracâ—…_n especial_o give_v to_o the_o humâ—…_n as_o the_o whole_a scripture_n testifieâ—…_n here_o no_o less_o but_o much_o more_o 〈◊〉_d humility_n profit_n than_o fortitude_n the_o obtain_n of_o devotion_n therefore_o let_v man_n very_a humâ—…_n acknowledge_v &_o confess_v his_o oâ—…_n unworthines_n &_o weakness_n let_v hâ—…_n humble_v himself_o under_o the_o migâ—…_n hand_n of_o the_o lord_n let_v he_o come_v iâ—…_n his_o sight_n as_o a_o infanâ—…_n who_o knoâ—…_n nothing_o neither_o can_v do_v any_o thinâ—…_n and_o let_v he_o beseeeh_o he_o by_o tâ—…_n merit_v of_o christ_n that_o he_o wouâ—…_n vouchsafe_v to_o look_v upon_o he_o wâ—…_n the_o eye_n of_o his_o pity_v and_o wouâ—…_n give_v unto_o he_o as_o to_o the_o pooreâ—…_n beggar_n the_o crumb_n fall_v fronthe_n â—…of_o his_o great_a mercy_n but_o with_o â—…are_a confession_n &_o humility_n â—…ought_v not_o to_o be_v secure_a and_o â—…therto_o care_n &_o so_o commit_v all_o â—…d_n as_o some_o do_v but_o he_o must_v â—…s_v hand_n to_o the_o plough_n &_o do_v 〈◊〉_d lie_v in_o he_o and_o then_o god_n â—…oe_v that_o which_o belong_v to_o 〈◊〉_d for_o as_o the_o lord_n be_v a_o friend_n 〈◊〉_d the_o humble_a so_o also_o be_v he_o a_o â—…y_n unto_o the_o slothful_a and_o idle_a â—…e_n three_o thing_n â—…t_o beget_v devotion_n be_v the_o watch_n and_o keep_n of_o the_o