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their_o friend_n behave_v themselves_o in_o their_o private_a meeting_n what_o their_o adversary_n do_v and_o say_v behind_o their_o back_n how_o their_o servant_n bestow_v themselves_o in_o every_o corner_n whereof_o it_o come_v to_o pass_v that_o desire_v to_o know_v all_o thing_n they_o know_v many_o thing_n which_o displease_v they_o and_o provoke_v they_o to_o anger_n for_o which_o they_o may_v thank_v their_o vain_a curiosity_n for_o if_o with_o the_o wise_a man_n they_o will_v think_v it_o their_o glory_n to_o pass_v by_o infirmity_n pro._n 19.11_o or_o follow_v his_o counsel_n 7.23_o prou._n 19.11_o eccle._n 7.23_o eccl._n 7.23_o give_v not_o thy_o hart_n to_o all_o the_o word_n that_o man_n speak_v lest_o thou_o do_v hear_v thy_o servant_n curse_v thou_o they_o may_v have_v less_o cause_n of_o anger_n &_o more_o contentation_n of_o mind_n whereas_o by_o inquisitive_a inquiry_n after_o every_o rumour_n and_o curious_a pry_n into_o small_a domestical_a fault_n they_o inflame_v their_o heart_n with_o great_a anger_n for_o as_o the_o look_n upon_o a_o small_a print_n do_v more_o offend_v the_o fight_n than_o a_o great_a because_o we_o hold_v it_o near_o our_o eye_n and_o more_o intentive_o behold_v it_o the_o letter_n stand_v thick_a and_o near_o together_o so_o oft_o time_n it_o come_v to_o pass_v that_o these_o small_a domestical_a fault_n be_v curious_o pry_v into_o do_v more_o offend_v and_o anger_v we_o because_o they_o be_v near_o unto_o we_o and_o fall_v out_o thick_a and_o as_o it_o be_v one_o in_o the_o neck_n of_o another_o than_o great_a injury_n offer_v abroad_o which_o fall_n out_o more_o seldom_o and_o be_v not_o so_o much_o subject_n to_o our_o view_n the_o sixth_o internal_a cause_n tale-bearer_n sect._n 9_o the_o sixth_o cause_n credulity_n and_o listen_v to_o tale-bearer_n be_v to_o have_v a_o open_a ear_n to_o every_o tale-bearer_n and_o a_o credulous_a heart_n to_o believe_v they_o pro._n 26.20_o without_o wood_n the_o fire_n be_v quench_v and_o without_o a_o tale-bearer_n strife_n cease_v so_o that_o as_o wood_n be_v the_o fire_n fit_a nourishment_n so_o be_v a_o tale-bearer_n fit_a to_o nourish_v anger_n 26.20_o prou._n 26.20_o a_o example_n hereof_o we_o have_v in_o saul_n who_o give_v a_o credulous_a ear_n to_o those_o lie_a suggestion_n of_o that_o pickthank_n doeg_n be_v incense_v to_o such_o rage_a anger_n that_o the_o blood_n of_o the_o innocent_a priest_n be_v not_o sufficient_a to_o quench_v the_o heat_n thereof_o unless_o he_o spill_v also_o the_o blood_n of_o all_o the_o inhabitant_n of_o nob_n 22.19_o 1_o sam._n 22.19_o yea_o of_o the_o ox_n ass_n and_o sheep_n with_o more_o than_o brutish_a fury_n and_o therefore_o david_n speak_v of_o doeg_n tongue_n 120.4_o psal_n 120.4_o psal_n 120.4_o compare_v it_o to_o coal_n of_o juniper_n that_o be_v to_o hot_a burn_a coal_n because_o it_o so_o furious_o inflame_v saul_n anger_n 16_o 2._o sam._n 16_o yea_o david_n himself_o give_v ear_n to_o the_o false_a report_n 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we_o spy_v in_o other_o we_o will_v not_o hasty_o be_v move_v to_o choler_n upon_o every_o trifle_a occasion_n 3.2_o jam_fw-la 3.2_o but_o it_o be_v the_o custom_n of_o man_n addict_v to_o anger_n to_o imitate_v the_o lamiae_n who_o as_o the_o poet_n fain_o use_v their_o eye_n abroad_o and_o put_v they_o into_o a_o box_n when_o they_o come_v home_o so_o these_o be_v but_o too_o quick-fighted_n abroad_o in_o spy_v the_o fault_n of_o other_o but_o stark_o blind_a at_o home_n in_o discern_v their_o own_o fault_n and_o though_o they_o have_v a_o great_a beam_n in_o their_o own_o eye_n yet_o they_o can_v easy_o discern_v a_o small_a more_o in_o the_o eye_n of_o another_o and_o the_o reason_n be_v because_o they_o put_v their_o own_o fault_n into_o that_o part_n of_o the_o wallet_n which_o they_o cast_v behind_o their_o back_n and_o therefore_o never_o look_v upon_o they_o but_o the_o fault_n of_o other_o into_o that_o part_n
assault_v and_o encounter_v the_o spirit_n and_o the_o fruit_n thereof_o gal._n 5.19_o 5.19_o gal._n 5.19_o the_o work_n of_o the_o flesh_n be_v manifest_a which_o be_v adultery_n fornication_n uncleanness_n wantonness_n the_o which_o corruption_n we_o be_v especial_o command_v to_o mortify_v and_o subdue_v col._n 3.5_o 3.5_o col._n 3.5_o mortify_v therefore_o your_o member_n which_o be_v upon_o earth_n fornication_n uncleanness_n the_o inordinate_a affection_n and_o evil_a concupiscence_n 2.11_o 1._o pet._n 2.11_o and_o not_o without_o great_a cause_n be_v we_o to_o employ_v our_o chief_a strength_n in_o mortify_v and_o subdue_a these_o filthy_a lust_n of_o the_o flesh_n see_v as_o the_o apostle_n tell_v we_o they_o fight_v against_o our_o soul_n and_o therefore_o if_o we_o do_v not_o encounter_v they_o they_o will_v assault_v we_o if_o we_o do_v not_o master_n and_o overcome_v they_o they_o will_v sure_o give_v we_o a_o shameful_a overthrow_n they_o be_v fruit_n of_o the_o flesh_n and_o notable_a sign_n of_o unregeneration_n which_o stop_v the_o entrance_n into_o god_n kingdom_n for_o except_o we_o be_v bear_v again_o we_o shall_v not_o enter_v into_o the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n 3.3_o joh._n 3.3_o joh._n 3.3_o and_o as_o they_o dispossess_v we_o of_o our_o heavenly_a patrimony_n so_o they_o enter_v we_o into_o the_o certain_a possession_n of_o the_o hellish_a inheritance_n for_o they_o who_o walk_v after_o the_o flesh_n in_o fulfil_v the_o lust_n thereof_o they_o be_v not_o in_o christ_n 8.1.13_o rom._n 8.1.13_o and_o consequent_o have_v not_o escape_v condemnation_n yea_o whosoever_o live_v after_o the_o flesh_n they_o shall_v die_v even_o the_o spiritual_a death_n of_o body_n and_o soul_n if_o therefore_o we_o will_v not_o march_v in_o the_o rank_n of_o the_o unregenerate_a and_o fight_v under_o the_o conduct_n of_o the_o flesh_n who_o victory_n be_v our_o utter_a overthrow_n and_o destruction_n if_o we_o love_v eternal_a life_n or_o fear_v everlasting_a death_n and_o condemnation_n in_o the_o hellish_a torment_n let_v we_o not_o nourish_v these_o filthy_a lust_n but_o use_v our_o best_a mean_n and_o employ_v our_o strong_a force_n and_o most_o earnest_a endeavour_n to_o mortify_v and_o subdue_v they_o chap._n four_o that_o the_o fornicatour_n sin_v many_o way_n and_o first_o in_o respect_n of_o god_n the_o four_o reason_n to_o restrain_v all_o man_n from_o the_o sin_n of_o fornication_n and_o uncleanness_n evil_a §._o sect._n 7._o that_o the_o sin_n of_o uncleanness_n be_v heinous_o evil_a be_v because_o they_o be_v heinous_o evil_a there_o be_v no_o respect_n or_o relation_n of_o evil_a to_o be_v name_v which_o be_v not_o coincident_a and_o inseparable_o join_v with_o these_o vice_n for_o whereas_o all_o kind_n of_o evil_n may_v be_v reduce_v to_o two_o head_n as_o be_v either_o the_o evil_a of_o sin_n or_o the_o evil_a of_o punishment_n this_o sin_n of_o fornication_n comprise_v they_o both_o like_o a_o evil_a yet_o fruitful_a tree_n bear_v both_o the_o summer_n fruit_n of_o sin_n and_o the_o autumn_n and_o after_o fruit_n of_o punishment_n first_o that_o it_o be_v out_o of_o measure_n sinful_a it_o may_v hereby_o appear_v in_o that_o it_o be_v not_o only_o in_o itself_o a_o grievous_a sin_n but_o also_o like_o a_o wicked_a mother_n only_o fruitful_a in_o wicked_a and_o monstrous_a birth_n it_o bring_v forth_o many_o other_o kind_n of_o wickedness_n which_o resemble_v the_o parent_n in_o their_o malignant_a nature_n and_o quality_n so_o as_o they_o may_v be_v easy_o know_v to_o be_v of_o her_o offspring_n and_o progeny_n the_o grievousnes_n of_o this_o sin_n be_v simple_o consider_v in_o itself_o be_v hereby_o manifest_a in_o that_o whereas_o there_o be_v but_o a_o threefold_a relation_n of_o sin_n either_o as_o it_o be_v commit_v against_o god_n our_o neighbour_n or_o ourselves_o this_o sin_n alone_o comprehend_v they_o all_o and_o that_o in_o many_o and_o almost_o innumerable_a respect_n first_o the_o fornicatour_n grievous_o sin_v against_o god_n he_o §._o sect._n 2._o the_o fornicator_n sin_v against_o god_n by_o dishonour_v he_o direct_o and_o immediate_o when_o as_o profess_v himself_o a_o christian_n and_o consequent_o one_o of_o god_n family_n he_o by_o pollute_v and_o defile_v his_o body_n dishonour_v his_o lord_n and_o father_n for_o if_o mortal_a man_n who_o stand_v upon_o their_o credit_n do_v count_v it_o a_o great_a injury_n and_o disgrace_n to_o themselves_o when_o as_o a_o servant_n of_o their_o family_n be_v defile_v and_o much_o more_o when_o their_o own_o daughter_n be_v pollute_v with_o filthy_a whoredom_n then_o how_o much_o more_o do_v the_o lord_n detest_v this_o uncleanness_n which_o redound_v to_o the_o dishonour_n of_o his_o holy_a name_n when_o as_o it_o be_v commit_v not_o only_o by_o a_o common_a subject_n under_o his_o dominion_n but_o by_o a_o special_a servant_n of_o his_o family_n yea_o by_o such_o as_o will_v be_v repute_v in_o the_o number_n of_o his_o child_n and_o this_o be_v a_o principal_a argument_n which_o aggravate_v the_o filthiness_n of_o sichem_n and_o ammon_n 13.12.13_o gen._n 34.7_o 2._o sam._n 13.12.13_o because_o they_o commit_v this_o villainy_n or_o folly_n in_o israel_n that_o be_v in_o the_o church_n and_o family_n of_o god_n which_o in_o a_o peculiar_a manner_n he_o have_v choose_v and_o sanctify_v unto_o himself_o and_o this_o also_o make_v david_n grievous_a sin_n much_o more_o heinous_a because_o be_v commit_v by_o he_o who_o have_v profess_v and_o approve_a himself_o to_o be_v the_o servant_n and_o son_n of_o god_n it_o great_o tend_v to_o god_n dishonour_n in_o that_o it_o cause_v the_o enemy_n of_o his_o truth_n to_o blaspheme_v as_o appear_v 2._o sam._n 12.14_o 11.14_o 2._o sam._n 11.14_o second_o will_n §._o sect._n 3._o second_o the_o fornicator_n offend_v god_n by_o resist_v his_o will_n the_o fornicatour_n sin_v grievous_o against_o god_n by_o resist_v his_o reveal_v and_o know_v will_n for_o the_o lord_n will_v be_v that_o be_v sanctify_v we_o shall_v abstain_v from_o fornication_n and_o that_o every_o one_o shall_v know_v how_o to_o possess_v his_o vessel_n in_o holiness_n and_o honour_n and_o not_o in_o the_o lust_n of_o concupiscence_n as_o the_o gentile_n which_o know_v not_o god_n 3._o 1._o thes_n 4_o 3._o as_o appear_v 1._o thes_n 4.3.4.5_o it_o be_v the_o will_n of_o god_n that_o we_o shall_v be_v prepare_v as_o pure_a bride_n for_o his_o son_n christ_n 5.27_o ephes_n 5.27_o not_o have_v any_o spot_n or_o wrinkle_n holy_a and_o without_o blame_n yea_o so_o far_o off_o shall_v we_o be_v from_o defile_v of_o our_o body_n 5.3_o ephes_n 5.3_o by_o commit_v these_o sin_n of_o uncleanness_n that_o he_o will_v not_o have_v we_o so_o much_o as_o to_o defile_v our_o tongue_n by_o once_o name_v of_o they_o with_o the_o least_o approbation_n or_o delight_n whosoever_o therefore_o perpetrate_v and_o commit_v these_o work_n of_o darkness_n they_o contumaciouslie_o resist_v the_o will_n of_o god_n the_o which_o their_o rebellion_n be_v so_o much_o the_o more_o intolerable_a because_o they_o disobey_v the_o lord_n to_o obey_v their_o own_o filthy_a lust_n and_o rebel_v against_o their_o supreme_a sovereign_n to_o pleasure_n and_o gratify_v their_o slavish_a base_a and_o brutish_a affection_n three_o ordinance_n §._o sect._n 4._o 3._o fornicator_n sin_n against_o god_n by_o subvert_v marriage_n which_o be_v his_o own_o ordinance_n whoremonger_n sin_v hainouslie_o against_o god_n by_o subvert_v and_o destroy_v marriage_n which_o be_v god_n holy_a ordinance_n institute_v by_o the_o lord_n himself_o in_o paradise_n that_o it_o may_v be_v the_o only_a lawful_a mean_n of_o propagate_a his_o church_n and_o people_n and_o to_o preserve_v they_o from_o be_v defile_v with_o filthy_a lust_n and_o inordinate_a concupiscence_n for_o they_o who_o spend_v their_o strength_n upon_o harlot_n 7.2_o gen._n 2_o 24._o mal._n 2.15_o 1._o cor._n 7.2_o disable_v themselves_o for_o lawful_a marriage_n they_o who_o love_v the_o stew_n loathe_v the_o marriage_n bed_n and_o if_o the_o heart_n be_v inveigle_v with_o the_o entice_a allurement_n of_o filthy_a strumpet_n they_o will_v never_o desire_v a_o lawful_a wife_n but_o the_o marriage_n yoke_n unto_o such_o be_v a_o intolerable_a burden_n comicus_fw-la qui_fw-fr amant_fw-fr agrè_fw-la sibi_fw-la serunt_fw-la vxorem_fw-la dari_fw-la inquit_fw-la comicus_fw-la and_o they_o seem_v to_o themselves_o to_o endure_v a_o miserable_a thraldom_n and_o to_o be_v deprive_v whole_o of_o their_o liberty_n when_o as_o be_v inseparablie_o join_v with_o a_o yoke-fellow_n they_o be_v restrain_v from_o run_v into_o lawless_a licentiousness_n and_o because_o they_o be_v in_o love_n with_o their_o spiritual_a disease_n of_o uncleanness_n therefore_o they_o hate_v the_o cure_n and_o abhor_v marriage_n the_o remedy_n of_o their_o sin_n father_n §._o sect._n 5._o fornicator_n sin_n against_o every_o person_n in_o the_o deity_n and_o first_o
to_o have_v their_o cause_n hear_v and_o try_v whereas_o now_o a_o plain_a deed_n well_o pen_v for_o matter_n and_o form_n and_o ratify_v by_o hand_n and_o seal_v may_v depend_v in_o suit_n a_o year_n or_o two_o in_o despite_n of_o the_o best_a mean_n which_o the_o wrong_a plaintiff_n can_v make_v to_o right_v himself_o and_o if_o there_o be_v any_o great_a difficulty_n in_o the_o cause_n as_o what_o may_v not_o be_v make_v difficult_a which_o consist_v in_o word_n and_o phrase_n more_o than_o in_o equity_n and_o justice_n then_o the_o corrupt_a lawyer_n of_o these_o time_n take_v a_o lease_n of_o their_o client_n for_o term_n of_o life_n yea_o sometime_o for_o three_o life_n successivelie_o the_o nephew_n end_v that_o suit_n which_o the_o grandfather_n begin_v yea_o and_o oftentimes_o after_o all_o this_o expense_n of_o time_n and_o money_n the_o title_n be_v never_o the_o better_o clear_v but_o only_a weariness_n and_o poverty_n put_v a_o end_n to_o these_o suit_n which_o stomach_n and_o abundance_n begin_v and_o he_o who_o gain_v most_o sit_v down_o by_o loss_n see_v in_o respect_n of_o his_o great_a expense_n it_o have_v be_v much_o better_o both_o for_o his_o state_n and_o mind_n to_o have_v have_v a_o speedy_a overthrow_n than_o so_o tedious_a a_o conquest_n so_o that_o law_v in_o these_o time_n be_v much_o like_a to_o game_n wherein_o unthrift_n cast_v the_o dice_n who_o shall_v have_v one_o another_o money_n and_o the_o lawyer_n chest_n like_o the_o butler_n box_n which_o in_o the_o end_n receive_v all_o and_o make_v both_o party_n to_o become_v beggar_n for_o as_o in_o both_o there_o be_v equal_a hope_n so_o no_o more_o certainty_n of_o desire_a success_n one_o undo_v that_o which_o another_o have_v do_v and_o overrule_a that_o as_o unjust_a which_o another_o have_v determine_v to_o be_v just_a and_o equal_a and_o thus_o have_v i_o show_v how_o the_o briber_n destroy_v other_o man_n family_n family_n §._o sect._n 7._o how_o the_o briber_n destroy_v his_o own_o family_n the_o like_a may_v also_o be_v say_v of_o his_o own_o for_o howsoever_o he_o by_o bribe_v principal_o intend_v to_o build_v his_o house_n and_o to_o advance_v his_o posterity_n to_o great_a honour_n and_o riches_n yet_o oftentimes_o it_o come_v to_o pass_v through_o the_o just_a judgement_n of_o god_n and_o by_o his_o infinite_a wisdom_n and_o power_n overrule_a all_o his_o plot_n and_o purpose_n that_o in_o stead_n of_o build_v his_o family_n he_o destroy_v it_o in_o stead_n of_o advance_v his_o posterity_n he_o bring_v upon_o it_o utter_a ruin_n and_o disgrace_n this_o be_v manifest_a both_o by_o the_o scripture_n and_o by_o continual_a experience_n of_o all_o time_n the_o wise_a man_n tell_v we_o that_o he_o who_o be_v greedy_a of_o gain_n that_o be_v so_o covetous_a as_o that_o he_o will_v not_o stick_v to_o use_v those_o unlawful_a practice_n of_o bribe_v and_o oppression_n to_o enrich_v himself_o he_o trouble_v and_o disturb_v his_o house_n whereas_o he_o that_o hate_v bribe_n shall_v live_v 15.34_o prou._n 15.27_o job_n 15.34_o prou._n 15.27_o so_o it_o be_v say_v job_n 15.34_o that_o fire_n shall_v devour_v the_o house_n which_o be_v build_v with_o bribe_n that_o be_v they_o shall_v be_v bring_v to_o utter_v ruin_n and_o destruction_n the_o which_o heavy_a judgement_n here_o threaten_v have_v according_o be_v inflict_v as_o experience_n of_o all_o time_n have_v teach_v we_o for_o howsoever_o man_n may_v advance_v themselves_o by_o these_o wicked_a course_n for_o a_o time_n yet_o it_o can_v seldom_o be_v observe_v that_o the_o three_o heir_n have_v cause_n to_o glory_n in_o the_o get_n of_o his_o bribe_a ancestor_n chap._n four_o that_o bribery_n be_v hurtful_a and_o pernicious_a to_o the_o commonwealth_n but_o as_o briber_n do_v destroy_v private_a family_n magistracy_n §._o sect._n 1._o bribery_n overthrow_v magistracy_n so_o they_o be_v alike_o hurtful_a and_o pernicious_a to_o whole_a country_n and_o commonwealth_n for_o first_o bribery_n overthrow_v magistracy_n and_o all_o lawful_a government_n and_o bring_v with_o it_o a_o anarchy_n and_o confusion_n to_o which_o purpose_n one_o say_v that_o oblatio_fw-la muneris_fw-la tinea_fw-la est_fw-la regiminis_fw-la epist._n cass_n in_o epist._n bribe_v be_v the_o moth_n of_o government_n for_o howsoever_o man_n hold_v the_o place_n and_o have_v the_o authority_n of_o magistrate_n yet_o if_o they_o love_v gift_n they_o will_v so_o charm_v they_o that_o they_o will_v have_v no_o eye_n to_o see_v disorder_n nor_o ear_n to_o hear_v complaint_n nor_o understanding_n to_o discern_v between_o good_a and_o evil_a right_n or_o wrong_n but_o as_o they_o be_v inform_v and_o lead_v by_o those_o who_o bribe_v they_o whereupon_o a_o large_a door_n be_v open_v to_o all_o disorder_n and_o licentious_a liberty_n no_o man_n be_v restrain_v from_o any_o wickedness_n but_o those_o who_o be_v unable_a to_o bring_v gift_n and_o to_o make_v their_o peace_n by_o reward_n second_o by_o bribe_v the_o commonwealth_n be_v rob_v spoil_v §._o sect._n 2._o by_o bribe_v the_o commonwealth_n be_v rob_v and_o spoil_v spoil_v and_o impoverish_v for_o see_v no_o business_n can_v be_v dispatch_v no_o right_n obtain_v no_o law_n execute_v but_o by_o the_o help_n of_o gift_n and_o consider_v that_o these_o occasion_n be_v in_o all_o state_n daily_a and_o continual_a among_o innumerable_a person_n of_o all_o degree_n it_o must_v needs_o follow_v that_o in_o short_a time_n the_o whole_a wealth_n of_o the_o country_n will_v be_v exhaust_v and_o ingross_v into_o the_o hand_n of_o these_o robber_n hence_o it_o be_v that_o the_o prophet_n esay_n match_v bribe_v magistrate_n with_o thief_n 1.23_o esa_n 1.23_o esa_n 1.23_o thy_o prince_n be_v rebellious_a and_o companious_a of_o thief_n every_o one_o love_v gift_n and_o follow_v after_o reward_n neither_o in_o truth_n be_v there_o any_o difference_n between_o they_o save_v that_o thief_n rob_v only_o some_o few_o private_a person_n but_o these_o whole_a country_n and_o commonwealth_n they_o by_o plain_a force_n and_o these_o by_o disguise_a subtlety_n and_o under_o colour_n of_o law_n so_o the_o prophet_n jeremy_n compare_v they_o to_o cunning_a fowler_n which_o lay_v snare_n and_o make_v pitfalle_v to_o catch_v man_n and_o their_o house_n to_o cage_n in_o which_o they_o keep_v and_o store_n up_o that_o riches_n which_o they_o have_v catch_v and_o seize_v upon_o by_o these_o unjust_a course_n 5.26.27_o jer._n 5.26.27_o jerem._n 5.26.27_o for_o purposely_o do_v such_o magistrate_n make_v law_n not_o for_o maintenance_n of_o order_n justice_n and_o government_n but_o that_o they_o may_v serve_v as_o snare_n to_o entrap_v man_n and_o that_o be_v catch_v they_o may_v redeem_v their_o liberty_n and_o impunity_n by_o large_a gift_n or_o if_o there_o be_v any_o other_o make_v they_o utter_o neglect_v the_o execution_n of_o they_o though_o they_o be_v never_o so_o profitable_a and_o necessary_a for_o the_o good_a of_o the_o commonwealth_n unless_o they_o bring_v some_o private_a gain_n to_o their_o own_o chest_n three_o justice_n §._o sect._n 3._o bribe_v pervert_v the_o whole_a course_n of_o justice_n by_o bribe_v justice_n be_v pervert_v innocence_n oppress_v and_o injury_n countenance_v and_o defend_v and_o what_o can_v follow_v but_o the_o ruin_n of_o the_o commonwealth_n when_o as_o justice_n which_o be_v the_o main_a pillar_n whereby_o it_o be_v uphold_v be_v pull_v down_o this_o appear_v by_o testimony_n of_o scripture_n and_o by_o example_n 23.8_o exod._n 23.8_o exod._n 23.8_o gift_n blind_a the_o wise_a and_o pervert_v the_o word_n of_o the_o righteous_a if_o then_o the_o wise_a and_o righteous_a who_o have_v both_o wisdom_n to_o discern_v truth_n from_o falsehood_n and_o right_a from_o wrong_n as_o also_o will_v to_o embrace_v the_o good_a and_o refuse_v the_o evil_a be_v seduce_v and_o pervert_v from_o their_o upright_a and_o just_a course_n and_o mislead_v into_o the_o byway_n of_o error_n and_o injustice_n with_o bribe_n and_o reward_n then_o what_o will_v become_v of_o those_o who_o natural_o want_v that_o clearness_n of_o judgement_n to_o know_v what_o be_v good_a or_o that_o love_n of_o goodness_n to_o embrace_v it_o when_o it_o be_v discern_v 16.19_o deut._n 16.19_o so_o deut._n 16.19_o the_o holy_a ghost_n join_v wrest_v of_o the_o law_n respect_v of_o person_n and_o take_v of_o reward_n in_o the_o same_o prohibition_n thereby_o intimate_v that_o these_o three_o go_v together_o and_o that_o bribe_v be_v the_o cause_n of_o both_o the_o other_o as_o the_o word_n follow_v plain_o show_v and_o at_o this_o as_o their_o main_a end_n do_v wicked_a man_n aim_v when_o as_o they_o present_v their_o judge_n with_o reward_n as_o appear_v prou._n 17.23_o 17.23_o prou._n 17.23_o a_o wicked_a man_n take_v a_o gift_n out_o of_o the_o bosom_n to_o wrest_v the_o way_n of_o judgement_n this_o
and_o cloy_v appetite_n and_o consequent_o our_o meat_n be_v sause_v with_o hunger_n our_o taste_n will_v not_o be_v so_o want_v only_o curious_a that_o no_o ordinary_a cookery_n can_v please_v they_o if_o with_o abraham_n we_o dwell_v in_o tent_n like_o pilgrim_n we_o will_v not_o be_v so_o nice_a in_o deck_v our_o house_n nor_o so_o angry_a for_o a_o copwed_a if_o with_o jacob_n we_o have_v the_o earth_n for_o our_o bed_n a_o stone_n for_o our_o pillow_n and_o the_o sky_n for_o our_o canopy_n we_o will_v not_o be_v so_o much_o displease_v for_o the_o hardness_n of_o a_o featherbed_n or_o uneasinesse_n of_o a_o down_o lodging_n take_v away_o therefore_o luxurious_a niceness_n and_o you_o shall_v take_v away_o also_o the_o most_o common_a cause_n of_o unjust_a anger_n the_o five_o cause_n of_o unjust_a anger_n curiosity_n sect._n 6._o 5._o curiosity_n be_v vain_a curiosity_n in_o desire_v to_o hear_v and_o see_v all_o thing_n if_o therefore_o we_o will_v avoid_v anger_n we_o be_v to_o abandon_v this_o troublesome_a companion_n needless_a curiosity_n for_o many_o thing_n will_v neither_o grieve_v nor_o hurt_v we_o if_o we_o never_o hear_v nor_o see_v they_o whereas_o he_o that_o busy_o inquire_v what_o be_v say_v against_o he_o in_o every_o company_n he_o that_o listen_v at_o every_o door_n and_o under_o every_o wall_n he_o that_o rip_v up_o ill_a word_n speak_v against_o he_o in_o secret_a do_v both_o disquiet_n himself_o with_o anger_n and_o make_v his_o own_o fault_n more_o public_a antigonus_z when_o he_o hear_v two_o of_o his_o subject_n speak_v evil_a of_o he_o in_o the_o night_n near_o his_o tent_n call_v unto_o they_o will_v they_o to_o go_v further_o off_o lest_o the_o king_n shall_v hear_v they_o who_o example_n if_o we_o will_v follow_v our_o anger_n will_v not_o so_o much_o vex_v ourselves_o nor_o trouble_v other_o the_o sixth_o cause_n be_v to_o have_v open_a ear_n to_o every_o tale-bearer_n credulity_n sect._n 7._o 6._o credulity_n and_o credulous_a heart_n to_o believe_v they_o for_o it_o be_v the_o nature_n of_o man_n to_o be_v most_o desirous_a of_o hear_v that_o which_o most_o displease_v they_o et_fw-la libenter_fw-la credere_fw-la quae_fw-la invitè_fw-fr audiunt_fw-la 22._o senec._n de_fw-fr ira_fw-la lib._n 2._o cap._n 22._o willing_o to_o believe_v those_o thing_n which_o they_o be_v most_o sorry_a to_o hear_v but_o if_o we_o will_v avoid_v unjust_a anger_n we_o must_v avoid_v this_o vice_n also_o 29._o senec._n de_fw-fr ira_fw-la lib._n 3._o cap._n 29._o multos_fw-la absoluemus_fw-la si_fw-la caeperimus_fw-la ante_fw-la iudicare_fw-la quam_fw-la irasci_fw-la we_o shall_v acquit_v many_o if_o we_o will_v not_o be_v angry_a before_o we_o judge_v let_v we_o not_o therefore_o suffer_v execution_n to_o go_v before_o judgement_n but_o rather_o defer_v our_o more_o severe_a censure_n till_o time_n have_v reveal_v the_o truth_n consider_v that_o it_o be_v most_o usual_a with_o man_n to_o report_v untruth_n some_o that_o they_o may_v deceive_v thou_o some_o because_o they_o be_v deceive_v themselves_o some_o because_o they_o will_v set_v friend_n at_o variance_n some_o in_o their_o accusation_n will_v feign_v a_o iviury_n offer_v we_o that_o they_o may_v take_v occasion_n to_o show_v their_o sorrow_n because_o it_o be_v offer_v but_o scarce_o any_o of_o they_o will_v stand_v to_o that_o which_o they_o have_v speak_v and_o therefore_o let_v we_o not_o be_v angry_a before_o we_o judge_v nor_o judge_v before_o we_o hear_v both_o party_n for_o what_o injustice_n be_v it_o to_o have_v both_o ear_n open_a to_o a_o accusation_n and_o both_o shut_v to_o a_o excuse_n to_o proceed_v to_o sentence_n of_o condemnation_n before_o we_o ask_v the_o party_n accuse_v what_o he_o can_v say_v for_o himself_o what_o great_a wrong_n then_o to_o believe_v in_o secret_a and_o to_o be_v angry_a open_o the_o last_o cause_n of_o unjust_a anger_n 8._o sect._n 8._o be_v want_n of_o meditation_n concern_v human_a infirmity_n infirmity_n 7._o want_v of_o meditation_n concern_v human_a infirmity_n either_o those_o which_o be_v common_a to_o all_o mankind_n or_o those_o which_o be_v more_o proper_a and_o peculiar_a to_o ourselves_o if_o therefore_o we_o will_v be_v restrain_v from_o anger_n we_o must_v often_o think_v of_o this_o contagious_a leprosy_n of_o original_a sin_n which_o have_v so_o general_o infect_v all_o the_o son_n of_o adam_n that_o there_o remain_v nothing_o in_o we_o but_o pollution_n and_o filthiness_n and_o then_o as_o one_o infect_v with_o the_o plague_n be_v not_o offend_v with_o he_o that_o be_v subject_a to_o the_o same_o infection_n as_o the_o lazar_n do_v neither_o with_o scorn_n nor_o choler_n but_o rather_o with_o pity_n and_o compassion_n behold_v the_o sore_n of_o his_o fellow_n so_o the_o plague_n and_o sore_n of_o sin_n which_o we_o see_v in_o another_o will_v not_o make_v we_o angry_a with_o the_o party_n which_o be_v infect_v and_o visit_v but_o rather_o in_o commiseration_n and_o pity_n to_o use_v all_o good_a mean_n whereby_o he_o may_v be_v cure_v if_o we_o consider_v that_o this_o plague_n and_o sore_n of_o sin_n be_v so_o universal_a that_o it_o have_v infect_v all_o mankind_n when_o word_n be_v bring_v to_o anaxagoras_n that_o his_o son_n be_v dead_a irac_fw-la plutarch_n de_fw-fr cohib_fw-la irac_fw-la he_o be_v not_o much_o move_v with_o the_o news_n because_o as_o he_o say_v he_o know_v and_o have_v consider_v long_o before_o that_o his_o son_n be_v mortal_a so_o if_o we_o will_v consider_v and_o meditate_v on_o humane_a frailty_n and_o infirmity_n we_o shall_v not_o be_v so_o much_o vex_v when_o they_o show_v themselves_o because_o they_o will_v not_o happen_v beyond_o our_o expectation_n if_o he_o that_o hyre_v a_o servant_n will_v think_v with_o himself_o that_o he_o hire_v one_o who_o be_v not_o free_a from_o fault_n if_o he_o that_o choose_v a_o friend_n will_v then_o consider_v that_o he_o have_v his_o want_n and_o imperfection_n if_o he_o that_o marry_v a_o wife_n will_v remember_v that_o he_o marry_v a_o woman_n and_o therefore_o one_o subject_n to_o infirmity_n neither_o the_o small_a fault_n of_o his_o servant_n nor_o imperfection_n of_o his_o friend_n nor_o infirmity_n of_o his_o wife_n will_v easy_o provoke_v he_o to_o choler_n and_o fury_n see_v he_o do_v not_o come_v short_a of_o his_o reckon_n moreover_o we_o be_v to_o meditate_v upon_o our_o own_o peculiar_a infirmity_n and_o want_v and_o before_o we_o be_v angry_a with_o another_o to_o enter_v into_o ourselves_o irac_fw-la plutarch_n de_fw-fr cohib_fw-la irac_fw-la and_o to_o say_v with_o plato_n nuncubi_n &_o ego_fw-la talis_fw-la have_v not_o i_o also_o offend_v in_o this_o or_o in_o that_o which_o be_v worse_o be_o i_o clear_a from_o offer_v the_o like_a injury_n or_o great_a to_o my_o brethren_n alas_o no_o but_o though_o i_o be_v yet_o how_o often_o have_v i_o provoke_v god_n to_o anger_n by_o my_o sin_n for_o which_o great_a debt_n how_o can_v i_o crave_v pardon_n if_o i_o cruel_o exact_v every_o trifle_n of_o my_o fellow_n servant_n thus_o if_o we_o will_v speak_v unto_o our_o own_o conscience_n in_o the_o presence_n of_o god_n we_o will_v not_o so_o easy_o be_v incite_v to_o anger_n and_o revenge_n see_v we_o ourselves_o do_v many_o thing_n which_o need_v pardon_n and_o our_o great_a fault_n may_v serve_v to_o excuse_v those_o which_o be_v less_o in_o other_o if_o we_o will_v but_o look_v upon_o they_o for_o no_o man_n without_o blush_v can_v extreme_o punish_v those_o fault_n in_o his_o neighbour_n for_o which_o he_o shall_v need_v to_o crave_v pardon_v himself_o and_o so_o much_o concern_v the_o first_o remedy_n of_o anger_n which_o be_v by_o remove_v the_o cause_n thereof_o the_o second_o mean_n to_o subdue_v anger_n be_v to_o labour_v for_o patience_n chap._n viii_o the_o second_o mean_n to_o subdue_v anger_n 8.20_o sect._n 1_o all_o thing_n happen_v by_o god_n own_o providence_n rom._n 8.20_o be_v to_o labour_v for_o the_o contrary_a virtue_n of_o patience_n and_o long_o suffer_v and_o to_o this_o end_n we_o be_v first_o to_o confider_v that_o nothing_o happen_v unto_o we_o without_o god_n all_o see_v providence_n who_o if_o we_o be_v his_o child_n will_v dispose_v of_o every_o thing_n for_o our_o good_a why_o therefore_o shall_v we_o vex_v ourselves_o with_o anger_n see_v god_n will_v turn_v the_o injury_n of_o man_n into_o blessing_n let_v we_o rather_o when_o any_o wrong_n be_v offer_v we_o which_o we_o can_v by_o just_a and_o lawful_a mean_n avoid_v say_v with_o our_o saviour_n christ_n 18.11_o joh._n 18.11_o john_n 18.11_o shall_v not_o i_o drink_v of_o the_o cup_n which_o my_o father_n have_v provide_v for_o i_o shall_v i_o be_v angry_a with_o the_o cup_n because_o the_o physic_n be_v bitter_a or_o with_o the_o hand_n whereby_o it_o be_v convey_v unto_o i_o
presumption_n of_o their_o worth_n but_o because_o it_o be_v the_o nature_n of_o love_n to_o cause_v a_o man_n hopeful_o to_o expect_v for_o correspondency_n of_o affection_n in_o they_o who_o it_o love_v though_o there_o be_v almost_o no_o proportion_n in_o desert_n neither_o can_v i_o find_v fit_a patron_n for_o treatise_n of_o this_o nature_n for_o who_o be_v more_o fit_a than_o the_o virtue_n and_o religious_a to_o defend_v and_o countenance_v such_o discourse_n as_o tend_v to_o the_o uphold_v and_o advance_v of_o virtue_n and_o piety_n and_o to_o the_o suppress_n and_o beat_v down_o of_o vice_n and_o wickedness_n and_o who_o be_v more_o able_a to_o daunt_v the_o courage_n of_o the_o vicious_a and_o malicious_a which_o be_v daily_o ready_a to_o wreck_v their_o spite_n upon_o those_o who_o inveigh_v against_o their_o darling_n sin_n than_o they_o who_o virtuous_a disposition_n be_v both_o grace_v and_o strengthen_v with_o honour_n and_o eminency_n of_o place_n and_o also_o with_o the_o gracious_a favour_n of_o our_o dread_a sovereign_n as_o therefore_o i_o have_v respectivelie_o dedicate_v these_o my_o labour_n unto_o your_o honour_n so_o accept_v they_o with_o your_o wont_a kindness_n and_o vouchsafe_v they_o at_o your_o leasure_v your_o perusal_n and_o i_o your_o honourable_a favour_n so_o shall_v i_o be_v more_o and_o more_o bind_v to_o pray_v unto_o the_o lord_n that_o he_o will_v grant_v unto_o your_o honour_n a_o daily_a increase_n of_o grace_n and_o true_a honour_n in_o this_o world_n and_o eternal_a glory_n and_o happiness_n in_o the_o world_n to_o come_v your_o honour_n in_o all_o humble_a duty_n to_o be_v command_v john_n downame_n to_o the_o christian_a reader_n christian_n reader_n i_o have_v endeavour_v to_o discover_v and_o lay_v open_a the_o ugly_a filthiness_n and_o heinous_a wickedness_n of_o four_o sin_n wherewith_o our_o land_n be_v much_o corrupt_v and_o defile_v namely_o the_o abuse_n of_o oath_n in_o vain_a swear_n and_o impious_a forswear_n drunkenness_n whoredom_n and_o bribery_n i_o be_o not_o ignorant_a how_o distasteful_a these_o discourse_n will_v be_v to_o their_o palate_n who_o have_v already_o rellish_v the_o sweetness_n of_o these_o sin_n and_o do_v still_o nuzle_v they_o in_o their_o bosom_n as_o their_o dear_a darling_n but_o i_o have_v already_o learned_a that_o if_o it_o be_v the_o chief_a end_n of_o my_o labour_n to_o please_v man_n 1.10_o gal._n 1.10_o i_o shall_v but_o thereby_o get_v this_o testimony_n unto_o my_o own_o conscience_n that_o i_o be_o not_o the_o servant_n of_o jesus_n christ_n yet_o may_v i_o true_o say_v thus_o much_o for_o the_o answer_n of_o all_o cavil_n and_o calumniation_n that_o i_o have_v not_o willing_o intend_v to_o displease_v any_o man_n but_o have_v labour_v to_o advance_v the_o good_a of_o all_o for_o god_n and_o my_o own_o conscience_n can_v bear_v i_o witness_n that_o i_o have_v not_o in_o any_o spleneticke_a and_o satirical_a humour_n aim_v at_o the_o disgrace_n of_o any_o man_n person_n profession_n or_o call_v but_o have_v have_v my_o only_a quarrel_n against_o their_o sin_n nor_o yet_o discover_v their_o nakedness_n that_o they_o may_v be_v laugh_v to_o scorn_v but_o that_o themselves_o take_v notice_n of_o it_o may_v hide_v it_o and_o turn_v from_o their_o sin_n by_o true_a repentance_n may_v escape_v those_o judgement_n which_o they_o have_v deserve_v in_o the_o day_n of_o god_n visitation_n if_o any_o notwithstanding_o my_o just_a apology_n shall_v yet_o take_v exception_n they_o shall_v but_o by_o their_o kick_a show_n that_o i_o rub_v on_o their_o sore_n and_o by_o their_o complain_v manifest_a their_o guiltiness_n for_o in_o particular_a i_o accuse_v none_o who_o do_v not_o stand_v accuse_v before_o god_n by_o the_o testimony_n of_o their_o own_o conscience_n and_o these_o of_o all_o other_o have_v lest_o cause_n to_o be_v offend_v see_v if_o at_o all_o i_o handle_v they_o rough_o it_o be_v not_o to_o hurt_v but_o to_o cure_v they_o of_o their_o wound_n of_o sin_n which_o otherwise_o may_v fester_v to_o their_o destruction_n and_o thus_o pray_v that_o these_o and_o all_o other_o my_o labour_n may_v tend_v to_o god_n glory_n and_o the_o salvation_n of_o his_o elect_a i_o commend_v thou_o to_o god_n protection_n 20.32_o act._n 20.32_o and_o unto_o the_o word_n of_o his_o grace_n which_o be_v able_a to_o build_v thou_o further_o and_o to_o give_v thou_o a_o inheritance_n among_o they_o which_o be_v sanctify_v from_o lothburie_n in_o london_n the_o 30._o of_o october_n anno_fw-la dom._n 1608._o thou_o in_o the_o lord_n i._o d._n a_o treatise_n of_o swear_v wherein_o be_v show_v the_o lawful_a use_n of_o a_o oath_n and_o also_o the_o diverse_a abuse_n thereof_o both_o by_o vain_a swear_n and_o impious_a forswear_n chap._n i._n what_o a_o oath_n be_v and_o of_o the_o diverse_a form_n ceremony_n and_o end_n thereof_o although_o it_o be_v not_o my_o purpose_n in_o this_o my_o discourse_n of_o swear_v treatise_n §._o sect._n 1._o the_o main_a scope_n of_o this_o treatise_n to_o entreat_v copious_o and_o full_o of_o the_o doctrine_n of_o oath_n and_o of_o all_o question_n coincident_a thereunto_o which_o will_v require_v a_o large_a tractate_n than_o one_o so_o bound_v within_o the_o strait_n of_o time_n and_o distract_v with_o multitude_n of_o business_n can_v convenient_o publish_v and_o be_v not_o so_o necessary_a because_o many_o other_o have_v excellent_o and_o happy_o labour_v in_o this_o argument_n but_o principal_o to_o speak_v against_o the_o abuse_n of_o oath_n by_o vain_a swear_n and_o impious_a forswear_n whereby_o the_o glorious_a name_n of_o god_n be_v exceed_o dishonour_v in_o our_o time_n yet_o forasmuch_o as_o contrary_n compare_v and_o oppose_v do_v best_a illustrate_v one_o another_o and_o lest_o together_o with_o the_o lawless_a abuse_n i_o shall_v seem_v to_o take_v away_o the_o laudable_a and_o lawful_a use_n of_o swear_v i_o will_v brief_o touch_v the_o principal_a point_n of_o this_o common_a place_n and_o especial_o those_o which_o make_v way_n to_o that_o discourse_n of_o unlawful_a oath_n which_o i_o chief_o intend_v and_o first_o to_o begin_v with_o the_o general_a definition_n be_v §._o sect._n 2._o what_o a_o oath_n be_v a_o oath_n be_v a_o religious_a and_o solemn_a attestation_n of_o god_n holy_a name_n where_o we_o invocate_v he_o as_o a_o witness_n and_o surety_n to_o confirm_v the_o truth_n of_o our_o speech_n and_o as_o a_o judge_n to_o punish_v we_o if_o we_o speak_v false_o of_o this_o there_o be_v diverse_a form_n and_o diverse_a ceremony_n in_o respect_n of_o the_o diverse_a form_n a_o oath_n be_v either_o simple_a and_o direct_a or_o compound_v and_o indirect_a simple_n when_o as_o we_o plain_o and_o direct_o call_v god_n to_o witness_v so_o the_o apostle_n rom._n 1.9_o god_n be_v my_o witness_n who_o i_o serve_v in_o my_o spirit_n 1.9_o rom._n 1.9_o etc._n etc._n compound_v when_o as_o there_o be_v prayer_n or_o pawn_n annex_v the_o prayer_n annex_v to_o a_o oath_n be_v either_o the_o desire_n of_o some_o good_a as_o so_o god_n help_v save_v or_o prosper_v i_o or_o the_o imprecation_n of_o some_o evil_n if_o we_o swear_v false_o as_o god_n do_v so_o or_o so_o unto_o i_o if_o i_o do_v not_o speak_v the_o truth_n so_o also_o in_o our_o oath_n we_o sometime_o pawn_v and_o pledge_v unto_o god_n those_o thing_n which_o be_v dear_a unto_o we_o as_o it_o be_v surety_n of_o our_o truth_n as_o by_o my_o soul_n by_o my_o faith_n etc._n etc._n that_o be_v i_o pawn_v my_o soul_n and_o faith_n unto_o god_n for_o the_o confirmation_n of_o this_o truth_n so_o joseph_n swear_v by_o the_o life_n of_o pharaoh_n 14.22_o gen._n 42.15_o 1._o cor._n 15.31_o §._o sect._n 3._o ceremony_n and_o rite_n use_v in_o swear_v gen._n 14.22_o gen._n 42.15_o and_o paul_n 1._o cor._n 15.31_o by_o our_o rejoice_v which_o i_o have_v in_o christ_n jesus_n our_o lord_n i_o die_v daily_o the_o ceremony_n use_v in_o swear_v have_v be_v diverse_a in_o diverse_a time_n in_o abraham_n time_n when_o they_o take_v a_o oath_n they_o lift_v up_o their_o hand_n towards_o heaven_n thereby_o signify_v that_o they_o swear_v by_o he_o who_o throne_n be_v seat_v in_o the_o high_a heaven_n the_o like_a ceremony_n be_v use_v by_o the_o angel_n dan._n 12.7_o so_o also_o inferior_n in_o the_o same_o time_n swear_v unto_o their_o superior_n and_o master_n ezra_n aben._n ezra_n put_v their_o hand_n under_o their_o thigh_n by_o which_o ceremony_n they_o signify_v their_o subjection_n and_o that_o they_o bind_v themselves_o to_o perpetual_a servitude_n if_o they_o do_v not_o speak_v true_o 47.29_o gen._n 24.2_o and_o 47.29_o in_o salomon_n time_n when_o as_o they_o take_v a_o oath_n they_o touch_v the_o altar_n 2.31_o 1._o king_n 2.31_o the_o which_o ceremony_n be_v also_o use_v among_o the_o gentile_n
not_o vain_a swear_n and_o this_o false_a swear_n by_o the_o name_n of_o god_n alone_o and_o not_o by_o the_o creature_n so_o in_o the_o 23._o 23.16.17_o mat._n 23.16.17_o chapter_n verse_n 16.17.18_o they_o teach_v that_o they_o may_v swear_v by_o the_o temple_n by_o the_o altar_n and_o by_o their_o head_n and_o that_o all_o this_o be_v nothing_o neither_o in_o regard_n of_o their_o vain_a swear_n nor_o yet_o forswear_v by_o these_o creature_n now_o our_o saviour_n labour_v to_o free_v the_o pure_a law_n of_o god_n from_o these_o spot_n of_o their_o false_a interpretation_n and_o show_v that_o not_o only_o he_o who_o have_v slay_v a_o man_n be_v a_o murderer_n but_o he_o who_o have_v be_v unjust_o angry_a with_o he_o in_o his_o heart_n and_o have_v revile_v he_o with_o his_o tongue_n that_o he_o also_o be_v a_o adulterer_n before_o god_n who_o in_o his_o heart_n have_v lust_v after_o a_o woman_n as_o well_o as_o he_o who_o have_v lie_v with_o she_o so_o likewise_o he_o refute_v their_o false_a doctrine_n concern_v oath_n and_o show_v that_o we_o must_v not_o in_o our_o ordinary_a communication_n swear_v at_o all_o no_o not_o by_o the_o creature_n because_o in_o these_o oath_n the_o name_n of_o god_n be_v oblique_o and_o indirect_o take_v in_o vain_a there_o remain_v in_o they_o some_o print_n and_o character_n of_o god_n power_n and_o majesty_n for_o they_o who_o swear_v by_o heaven_n swear_v indirect_o by_o god_n because_o heaven_n be_v his_o throne_n so_o they_o what_o swear_v by_o the_o earth_n swear_v also_o by_o he_o because_o it_o be_v his_o footstool_n and_o in_o like_a manner_n the_o temple_n and_o altar_n belong_v to_o his_o worship_n and_o our_o head_n they_o be_v his_o workmanship_n and_o consequent_o his_o name_n in_o they_o be_v take_v in_o vain_a by_o usual_a swear_n in_o ordinary_a communication_n and_o much_o more_o in_o perjury_n and_o false_a swear_n though_o not_o direct_o yet_o indirect_o and_o oblique_o but_o they_o further_o urge_v that_o our_o saviour_n express_o forbid_v we_o to_o swear_v at_o all_o answer_v §._o sect._n 8._o the_o former_a objection_n further_o urge_v and_o answer_v and_o therefore_o we_o must_v not_o swear_v neither_o by_o the_o creature_n nor_o by_o god_n himself_o neither_o true_o nor_o false_o neither_o in_o ordinary_a communication_n nor_o yet_o before_o a_o magistrate_n to_o which_o i_o answer_v that_o these_o word_n at_o all_o be_v not_o to_o be_v refer_v to_o the_o oath_n itself_o as_o though_o christ_n shall_v forbid_v to_o swear_v in_o all_o case_n which_o reference_n as_o i_o have_v show_v impli_v many_o absurdity_n but_o it_o be_v to_o be_v refer_v to_o the_o form_n and_o manner_n of_o the_o oath_n namely_o that_o we_o must_v not_o swear_v at_o all_o false_o rash_o and_o usual_o in_o our_o ordinary_a communication_n neither_o direct_o by_o the_o name_n of_o god_n nor_o indirect_o by_o the_o creature_n which_o notwithstanding_o the_o pharisy_n teach_v to_o be_v lawful_a for_o that_o our_o saviour_n speak_v here_o only_o of_o private_a oath_n it_o be_v manifest_a in_o that_o they_o do_v not_o in_o their_o public_a oath_n before_o the_o magistrate_n swear_v by_o the_o creature_n but_o by_o the_o name_n of_o god_n alone_o and_o so_o also_o it_o may_v be_v gather_v out_o of_o the_o text_n itself_o for_o he_o say_v let_v your_o communication_n or_o ordinary_a speech_n one_o to_o another_o be_v yea_o yea_o nay_o nay_o neither_o do_v he_o forbid_v they_o to_o swear_v by_o the_o name_n of_o god_n which_o be_v use_v in_o public_a oath_n but_o by_o the_o creature_n namely_o the_o heaven_n earth_n altar_n etc._n etc._n yea_o lawful_o §._o sect._n 9_o that_o a_o oath_n in_o private_a may_v be_v use_v lawful_o will_v some_o man_n say_v but_o howsoever_o public_a oath_n before_o the_o magistrate_n and_o for_o the_o confirm_v of_o new_a convert_v in_o the_o truth_n of_o christian_a religion_n may_v be_v lawful_a yet_o private_a oath_n be_v here_o utter_o condemn_v i_o answer_v that_o christ_n here_o only_o forbid_v rash_a vain_a and_o usual_a swear_n when_o neither_o the_o weightiness_n nor_o necessity_n of_o the_o cause_n require_v it_o as_o be_v a_o matter_n which_o be_v not_o worth_a the_o prove_v by_o such_o a_o sovereign_a witness_n and_o judge_n or_o which_o may_v be_v prove_v by_o other_o argument_n and_o witness_n otherwise_o in_o weighty_a and_o necessary_a cause_n it_o be_v lawful_a for_o the_o confirmation_n of_o truth_n the_o end_n of_o controversy_n the_o take_v away_o of_o doubt_n jealousy_n and_o suspicion_n and_o for_o the_o preserve_n of_o a_o man_n good_a name_n and_o credit_n 22.10_o exod._n 22.10_o to_o swear_v private_o as_o well_o as_o public_o see_v the_o main_a end_n of_o a_o lawful_a oath_n be_v attain_v unto_o as_o well_o in_o the_o one_o as_o in_o the_o other_o example_n hereof_o we_o have_v in_o abraham_n and_o isaac_n swear_v to_o abimilech_n jacob_n to_o laban_n joseph_n to_o jacob_n david_n to_o jonathan_n and_o in_o many_o other_o last_o 5.12_o §._o sect._n 10._o object_n 2._o jam._n 5.12_o they_o object_n the_o say_n of_o james_n chap._n 5._o verse_n 12._o but_o above_o all_o thing_n my_o brethren_n swear_v not_o neither_o by_o heaven_n nor_o by_o earth_n nor_o by_o any_o other_o oath_n but_o let_v your_o yea_o be_fw-mi yea_o and_o your_o nay_o nay_o lest_o you_o fall_v into_o condemnation_n the_o which_o word_n be_v all_o one_o in_o substance_n with_o those_o of_o our_o saviour_n christ_n and_o therefore_o admit_v of_o the_o same_o interpretation_n and_o consequent_o the_o objection_n need_v no_o other_o answer_n otherwise_o james_n shall_v condemn_v paul_n the_o holy_a ghost_n shall_v be_v contrary_a to_o himself_o and_o all_o those_o absurdity_n before_o speak_v of_o must_v necessary_o follow_v chap._n iii_o of_o the_o object_n of_o lawful_a oath_n where_o be_v show_v that_o it_o be_v only_o lawful_a to_o swear_v by_o the_o name_n of_o god_n alone_o and_o thus_o have_v i_o show_v that_o a_o man_n may_v in_o some_o case_n take_v a_o lawful_a oath_n oath_n §._o sect._n 1._o what_o thing_n be_v require_v to_o a_o lawful_a oath_n in_o the_o next_o place_n we_o be_v to_o show_v what_o oath_n be_v lawful_a and_o what_o unlawful_a unto_o a_o lawful_a oath_n diverse_a thing_n be_v require_v whereof_o some_o respect_n the_o object_n of_o our_o oath_n some_o the_o end_n and_o some_o the_o manner_n 6.13_o we_o must_v swear_v only_o by_o the_o name_n of_o the_o true_a god_n deut._n 6.13_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o object_n it_o be_v require_v that_o we_o swear_v only_o by_o the_o name_n of_o god_n as_o may_v appear_v by_o these_o reason_n first_o because_o the_o lord_n have_v as_o strait_o command_v we_o to_o swear_v by_o he_o alone_o as_o to_o worship_n and_o serve_v he_o alone_o so_o deut._n 6.13_o thou_o shall_v fear_v the_o lord_n thy_o god_n and_o serve_v he_o 65.16_o esa_n 45.23_o and_o 65.16_o and_o shall_v swear_v by_o his_o name_n esa_n 45.23_o i_o have_v swear_v by_o myself_o etc._n etc._n that_o every_o knee_n shall_v bow_v unto_o i_o and_o every_o tongue_n shall_v swear_v by_o i_o and_o 65.16_o he_o that_o that_o shall_v bless_v in_o the_o earth_n shall_v bless_v himself_o in_o the_o true_a god_n and_o he_o that_o swear_v in_o the_o earth_n shall_v swear_v by_o the_o true_a god_n and_o contrariwise_o the_o lord_n have_v as_o strict_o forbid_v we_o to_o swear_v by_o any_o other_o beside_o himself_o 23.7_o jos_n 23.7_o as_o appear_v jos_n 23.7_o make_v no_o mention_n of_o the_o name_n of_o their_o god_n nor_o cause_n to_o swear_v by_o they_o neither_o serve_v they_o nor_o bow_v unto_o they_o which_o when_o the_o people_n of_o israel_n neglect_v the_o lord_n threaten_v to_o punish_v they_o for_o it_o 5.7_o jer._n 5.7_o jer._n 5.7_o how_o shall_v i_o spare_v thou_o for_o this_o thy_o child_n have_v forsake_v i_o and_o swear_v by_o they_o that_o be_v no_o god_n exod._n 23.13_o second_o 23.13_o exod._n 23.13_o a_o lawful_a oath_n be_v a_o part_n of_o god_n worship_n as_o be_v a_o kind_n of_o invocation_n and_o therefore_o they_o commit_v gross_a idolatry_n who_o give_v it_o to_o any_o other_o three_o all_o our_o action_n must_v proceed_v from_o faith_n ground_v upon_o god_n word_n but_o in_o the_o whole_a scripture_n we_o have_v no_o warrant_n neither_o by_o precept_n nor_o example_n to_o swear_v direct_o by_o any_o thing_n save_v by_o the_o name_n of_o god_n or_o to_o call_v either_o angel_n or_o saint_n as_o witness_v to_o confirm_v a_o doubtful_a truth_n for_o whereas_o it_o be_v object_v that_o joseph_n swear_v by_o the_o life_n of_o pharaoh_n oath_n §._o sect._n 2._o of_o joseph_n oath_n and_o that_o therefore_o it_o be_v lawful_a to_o swear_v by_o the_o creature_n unto_o this_o we_o may_v answer_v
book_n to_o show_v the_o swiftness_n of_o god_n vengeance_n against_o this_o sin_n and_o the_o quick_a dispatch_n he_o will_v make_v in_o destroy_v of_o they_o though_o they_o be_v scatter_v far_o and_o wide_o upon_o the_o face_n of_o the_o earth_n so_o he_o threaten_v deut._n 28.58_o 28._o deut._n 28._o that_o those_o who_o will_v not_o fear_v this_o glorious_a and_o fearful_a name_n the_o lord_n our_o god_n shall_v be_v punish_v with_o wonderful_a plague_n both_o in_o themselves_o and_o in_o their_o posterity_n great_a in_o quantity_n grievous_a and_o sore_a in_o quality_n and_o in_o respect_n of_o time_n of_o long_a continuance_n to_o the_o same_o purpose_n the_o son_n of_o syrach_n say_v that_o a_o man_n which_o use_v much_o swear_n shall_v be_v fill_v with_o wickedness_n and_o the_o plague_n shall_v never_o go_v from_o his_o house_n 23.11_o eccles_n 23.11_o ecclesi_n 23.11_o but_o well_o be_v it_o with_o blasphemer_n if_o they_o have_v their_o whole_a portion_n of_o punishment_n in_o this_o life_n and_o that_o they_o may_v die_v like_a beast_n without_o any_o future_a sense_n of_o weal_n or_o woe_n but_o they_o shall_v find_v it_o far_o otherwise_o for_o they_o who_o in_o their_o ordinary_a communication_n in_o stead_n of_o yea_o yea_o nay_o nay_o use_v vain_a swear_n and_o bloody_a oath_n 5.12_o jam._n 5.12_o shall_v fall_v as_o the_o apostle_n tell_v we_o into_o eternal_a condemnation_n and_o as_o they_o have_v blaspheme_v god_n in_o earth_n so_o they_o shall_v continue_v their_o wicked_a blasphemy_n in_o hell_n torment_v with_o the_o damn_a spirit_n as_o they_o have_v dishonour_v god_n by_o abuse_v and_o profane_v his_o holy_a name_n in_o their_o accurse_a oath_n so_o the_o lord_n will_v glorify_v it_o again_o in_o their_o fearful_a and_o eternal_a punishment_n and_o these_o be_v the_o reason_n which_o may_v move_v we_o to_o hate_v and_o avoid_v this_o sin_n in_o ourselves_o government_n §._o sect._n 11._o we_o must_v not_o only_o reform_v ourselves_o but_o those_o who_o be_v under_o our_o government_n the_o which_o may_v be_v also_o effectual_a to_o make_v all_o man_n careful_a in_o reform_v this_o vice_n in_o those_o that_o belong_v unto_o they_o and_o be_v under_o their_o government_n especial_o magistrate_n in_o the_o common_a wealth_n and_o householder_n in_o the_o family_n and_o the_o rather_o let_v all_o in_o authority_n be_v persuade_v hereunto_o first_o because_o where_o one_o be_v taint_v with_o this_o leprosy_n if_o separation_n be_v not_o make_v he_o will_v likewise_o infect_v those_o that_o be_v about_o he_o as_o therefore_o magistrate_n and_o householder_n in_o the_o time_n of_o common_a sickness_n be_v very_o careful_a to_o stay_v the_o infection_n by_o keep_v the_o sick_a from_o the_o whole_a so_o the_o like_a or_o much_o great_a care_n must_v be_v have_v in_o keep_v these_o who_o be_v infect_v with_o this_o contagious_a sin_n of_o vain_a swear_n from_o those_o who_o be_v not_o yet_o taint_v either_o till_o they_o be_v reform_v and_o cure_v or_o if_o they_o be_v uncurable_a by_o banish_v they_o out_o of_o the_o common_a wealth_n and_o exclude_v they_o out_o of_o the_o family_n or_o at_o least_o by_o inflict_v upon_o the_o offender_n such_o severe_a punishment_n as_o may_v utter_o discountenance_v this_o sin_n and_o discourage_v and_o deter_v other_o from_o follow_v their_o lewd_a example_n second_o family_n §_o sect._n 12._o the_o impunity_n of_o one_o sinner_n bring_v god_n judgement_n upon_o the_o whole_a family_n because_o where_o any_o one_o enormous_a sin_n reign_v in_o any_o member_n of_o a_o society_n which_o be_v not_o suppress_v and_o reform_v or_o at_o least_o correct_v and_o sharp_o punish_v that_o sin_n will_v bring_v god_n vengeance_n and_o fearful_a judgement_n not_o only_o upon_o the_o offender_n but_o also_o upon_o the_o whole_a body_n of_o that_o society_n for_o in_o respect_n of_o that_o near_a communion_n which_o be_v between_o the_o diverse_a member_n of_o the_o same_o body_n politic_a it_o come_v to_o pass_v oftentimes_o that_o both_o their_o prosperity_n and_o adversity_n benefit_n and_o punishment_n be_v communicate_v so_o that_o as_o for_o the_o sake_n of_o some_o few_o godly_a man_n the_o whole_a society_n fare_v the_o better_a so_o for_o the_o sin_n of_o some_o few_o which_o be_v either_o defend_v wink_v at_o or_o not_o punish_v god_n temporary_a judgement_n be_v inflict_v upon_o the_o whole_a body_n whether_o it_o be_v a_o private_a family_n or_o the_o whole_a common_a wealth_n of_o the_o former_a we_o have_v a_o example_n in_o elies_n house_n ruin_v and_o subvert_v through_o the_o uncorrected_a fin_n of_o hophni_n and_o phinees_n 3.13_o 1._o sam._n 3.13_o of_o the_o latter_a in_o the_o beniamite_n who_o whole_a tribe_n be_v near_o root_v out_o for_o not_o punish_v the_o abominable_a filthiness_n of_o the_o inhabitant_n of_o gibeah_n 7._o jud._n 19_o and_o 20._o jos_n 7._o and_o in_o the_o israelite_n who_o for_o the_o sin_n of_o achan_n fall_v before_o their_o enemy_n if_o then_o we_o will_v not_o have_v god_n curse_n light_n upon_o the_o whole_a common_a wealth_n or_o family_n let_v the_o blasphemous_a swearer_n be_v reform_v or_o banish_v or_o at_o least_o by_o some_o other_o mean_v severe_o punish_v for_o he_o that_o have_v power_n and_o authority_n give_v he_o of_o god_n to_o punish_v a_o sin_n do_v wink_n at_o it_o become_v a_o accessary_a in_o the_o fault_n and_o shall_v be_v a_o partner_n in_o the_o punishment_n chap._n vi_o excuse_n allege_v for_o vain_a swear_v take_v away_o and_o thus_o have_v i_o set_v down_o such_o reason_n and_o argument_n as_o may_v persuade_v those_o who_o have_v any_o spark_n of_o grace_n to_o leave_v this_o vain_a sin_n and_o those_o also_o who_o be_v in_o authority_n to_o punish_v severe_o such_o as_o be_v graceless_a and_o incorrigible_a now_o in_o the_o next_o place_n i_o will_v take_v away_o those_o excuse_n no_o less_o vain_a than_o common_a which_o be_v object_v either_o in_o the_o defence_n or_o excuse_n of_o this_o sin_n answer_v §._o sect._n 1._o their_o reason_n who_o defend_v their_o swear_n answer_v for_o some_o there_o be_v who_o by_o long_a custom_n be_v harden_v in_o this_o sin_n be_v grow_v to_o that_o height_n of_o impudency_n that_o they_o dare_v not_o only_o excuse_v their_o vain_a swear_n as_o venial_a but_o also_o defend_v it_o as_o commendable_a and_o to_o that_o high_a degree_n of_o impiety_n that_o they_o audacious_o presume_v to_o turn_v the_o point_n of_o god_n own_o weapon_n against_o himself_o and_o to_o use_v the_o sword_n of_o the_o spirit_n the_o word_n of_o god_n as_o their_o instrument_n to_o wound_v god_n glorious_a name_n and_o as_o it_o be_v to_o stab_v our_o saviour_n christ_n by_o make_v way_n for_o their_o hellish_a blasphemy_n do_v not_o say_v they_o the_o lord_n himself_o enjoin_v swear_v as_o a_o part_n of_o his_o worship_n and_o service_n 6.13_o deut._n 6.13_o and_o do_v not_o the_o psalmist_n tell_v we_o 63.11_o psal_n 63.11_o that_o all_o who_o swear_v by_o the_o lord_n shall_v rejoice_v before_o he_o the_o more_o therefore_o we_o swear_v the_o better_a service_n we_o do_v unto_o god_n and_o the_o great_a cause_n of_o true_a rejoice_v we_o procure_v unto_o ourselves_o to_o this_o i_o answer_v that_o if_o they_o will_v examine_v themselves_o aright_o their_o own_o conscience_n will_v tell_v they_o that_o in_o their_o vain_a swear_n they_o do_v not_o propound_v unto_o themselves_o as_o their_o end_n god_n glory_n and_o their_o spiritual_a rejoice_v but_o rather_o swear_v to_o despite_n god_n in_o their_o rage_n when_o they_o can_v have_v their_o will_n or_o in_o a_o bravery_n to_o grace_v themselves_o with_o this_o hellish_a ornament_n and_o therefore_o when_o by_o these_o end_v they_o defend_v their_o swear_n they_o do_v but_o play_v the_o graceless_a hypocrite_n cover_v their_o foul_a sin_n under_o this_o fair_a vizard_n but_o though_o we_o leave_v the_o ransack_v of_o their_o heart_n unto_o the_o lord_n who_o be_v the_o only_a searcher_n of_o they_o and_o take_v their_o reason_n as_o they_o propound_v they_o yet_o will_v they_o make_v little_a for_o their_o vain_a swear_n but_o rather_o much_o against_o it_o for_o as_o when_o the_o lord_n injoin_v his_o true_a worship_n he_o do_v not_o thereby_o approve_v of_o all_o manner_n of_o worship_n which_o be_v do_v unto_o he_o but_o only_o that_o which_o himself_o prescribe_v yea_o rather_o thereby_o forbid_v and_o condemn_v all_o humane_a invention_n will-worship_n and_o superstitious_a mean_n of_o his_o service_n and_o restrain_v we_o both_o for_o the_o matter_n and_o manner_n unto_o his_o reveal_v will_v so_o when_o the_o lord_n command_v and_o commend_v unto_o we_o a_o lawful_a oath_n that_o hereby_o his_o name_n may_v be_v glorify_v the_o truth_n clear_v and_o defend_v and_o we_o discern_v from_o heathen_n pagan_n
will_v pass_v the_o sentence_n not_o according_a to_o our_o secret_a thought_n but_o according_a to_o our_o word_n and_o work_n matth._n 12.37_o matt._n 12.37_o 12.37_o by_o thy_o word_n thou_o shall_v be_v justify_v and_o by_o thy_o word_n thou_o shall_v be_v condemn_v neither_o let_v they_o suppose_v that_o this_o excuse_n which_o will_v seem_v frivolous_a and_o foolish_a to_o a_o mortal_a man_n will_v go_v for_o currant_n before_o the_o most_o wise_a and_o just_a judge_n of_o heaven_n and_o earth_n now_o what_o prince_n hear_v himself_o abuse_v to_o his_o face_n by_o the_o reproachful_a word_n of_o his_o base_a subject_n will_v admit_v of_o such_o a_o excuse_n that_o whatsoever_o he_o speak_v with_o his_o mouth_n yet_o he_o think_v no_o ill_a in_o heart_n and_o will_v not_o think_v we_o the_o lord_n be_v as_o jealous_a of_o his_o glory_n which_o be_v most_o dear_a unto_o he_o as_o a_o earthly_a king_n or_o will_v he_o in_o his_o justice_n acquit_v such_o offender_n upon_o such_o frivolous_a and_o vain_a pretence_n other_o shroud_n their_o sin_n under_o the_o example_n of_o the_o multitude_n multitude_n §._o sect._n 4._o their_o excuse_n answer_v who_o pretend_v the_o example_n of_o the_o multitude_n allege_v that_o it_o be_v the_o common_a custom_n of_o all_o some_o few_o only_o except_v who_o be_v but_o too_o scrupulous_a about_o every_o trifle_n but_o let_v such_o know_v that_o after_o this_o manner_n they_o may_v excuse_v and_o countenance_v any_o manner_n of_o wickedness_n see_v no_o custom_n be_v more_o common_a then_o to_o live_v in_o sin_n let_v they_o remember_v that_o god_n have_v forbid_v we_o to_o follow_v the_o example_n of_o a_o multitude_n in_o that_o which_o be_v evil_a 23.2_o exod._n 23.2_o or_o to_o fashion_v ourselves_o according_a to_o the_o world_n whereof_o we_o be_v but_o pilgrim_n if_o at_o least_o we_o be_v inhabitant_n of_o the_o heavenly_a jerusalem_n that_o christ_n have_v choose_v we_o out_o of_o the_o world_n not_o that_o we_o shall_v still_o embrace_v the_o impious_a practice_n of_o wicked_a worldling_n but_o that_o become_v his_o disciple_n we_o shall_v follow_v his_o word_n and_o holy_a example_n as_o our_o only_a guide_n let_v they_o consider_v that_o common_a use_n of_o commit_v sin_n do_v not_o excuse_n but_o much_o aggravate_v it_o in_o god_n sight_n and_o that_o it_o do_v more_o inflame_v his_o wrath_n and_o increase_v the_o punishment_n when_o as_o man_n combine_v themselves_o to_o work_v wickedness_n final_o let_v they_o call_v to_o mind_n that_o it_o be_v the_o narrow_a path_n and_o straight_a gate_n lead_v to_o eternal_a life_n 7.13.14_o matth._n 7.13.14_o which_o be_v least_o frequent_v so_o that_o the_o christian_n may_v go_v in_o it_o without_o crowd_v though_o it_o be_v not_o large_a and_o spacious_a in_o respect_n of_o the_o small_a number_n which_o travail_n this_o way_n and_o contrariwise_o that_o there_o be_v no_o way_n more_o common_o haunt_v then_o the_o broad_a way_n which_o lead_v to_o destruction_n and_o consequent_o that_o we_o can_v have_v small_a comfort_n in_o have_v a_o numerous_a multitude_n to_o accompany_v we_o into_o hell_n other_o allege_v in_o their_o excuse_n truth_n §._o sect._n 5._o their_o excuse_n take_v away_o who_o allege_v that_o they_o swear_v nothing_o but_o the_o truth_n that_o they_o swear_v nothing_o but_o the_o truth_n which_o may_v lawful_o be_v confirm_v with_o a_o oath_n but_o as_o i_o have_v show_v god_n name_n be_v profane_v and_o abuse_v not_o only_o although_o most_o grievous_o when_o we_o swear_v that_o which_o be_v false_a but_o also_o when_o it_o be_v use_v upon_o every_o trifle_a occasion_n to_o confirm_v a_o unnecessary_a truth_n which_o either_o be_v not_o worth_a prove_v or_o may_v be_v demonstrate_v by_o other_o argument_n or_o without_o that_o reverend_a and_o religious_a respect_n of_o his_o glorious_a majesty_n which_o he_o require_v yea_o oath_n §._o sect._n 6._o their_o excuse_n answer_v who_o pretend_v that_o they_o swear_v by_o small_a oath_n but_o will_v some_o say_v i_o avoid_v this_o danger_n see_v my_o custom_n be_v not_o to_o swear_v by_o god_n but_o by_o slight_a and_o small_a oath_n as_o by_o my_o faith_n troth_n by_o our_o lady_n the_o mass_n and_o such_o like_a and_o therefore_o i_o be_o to_o be_v excuse_v because_o i_o do_v not_o take_v the_o name_n of_o god_n in_o vain_a to_o this_o i_o have_v already_o answer_v whereas_o i_o prove_v that_o the_o lord_n require_v that_o we_o shall_v swear_v by_o his_o name_n only_o to_o which_o i_o may_v add_v that_o our_o saviour_n have_v direct_o forbid_v such_o kind_n of_o oath_n and_o have_v enjoin_v we_o in_o our_o ordinary_a communication_n 5.34_o matth._n 5.34_o to_o use_v only_o yea_o yea_o nay_o nay_o tell_v we_o that_o whatsoever_o be_v more_o come_v of_o evil_a though_o therefore_o it_o be_v not_o so_o heinous_a a_o sin_n as_o that_o horrible_a abuse_n of_o god_n holy_a name_n yet_o it_o be_v a_o sin_n see_v christ_n himself_o have_v forbid_v and_o condemn_v it_o and_o therefore_o not_o to_o be_v entertain_v and_o much_o less_o excuse_v or_o defend_v by_o any_o christian_a for_o we_o shall_v think_v no_o sin_n so_o small_a that_o we_o may_v willing_o commit_v it_o see_v the_o least_o sin_n merit_v the_o wage_n of_o eternal_a death_n and_o can_v not_o otherwise_o be_v expiate_v and_o do_v away_o but_o by_o the_o inestimable_a price_n of_o christ_n precious_a blood_n or_o if_o we_o do_v let_v we_o assure_v ourselves_o it_o shall_v not_o be_v small_a unto_o we_o for_o the_o least_o sin_n in_o it_o own_o nature_n be_v heinous_a and_o unpardonable_a so_o long_o as_o it_o be_v willing_o commit_v and_o excuse_v or_o defend_v last_o incredulity_n §._o sect._n 7._o their_o excuse_n answer_v who_o allege_v other_o incredulity_n they_o excuse_v themselves_o by_o allege_v the_o incredulity_n and_o suspicion_n of_o other_o which_o be_v such_o that_o unless_o they_o swear_v they_o can_v be_v credit_v and_o believe_v but_o unto_o this_o i_o answer_v that_o the_o best_a way_n to_o have_v our_o word_n credit_v be_v not_o to_o confirm_v every_o thing_n we_o speak_v with_o a_o oath_n for_o so_o our_o oath_n become_v common_a and_o ordinary_a will_v be_v as_o little_o respect_v as_o a_o simple_a affirmation_n nay_o in_o truth_n they_o will_v deserve_v less_o credit_n for_o it_o be_v to_o be_v think_v that_o he_o who_o make_v no_o conscience_n of_o transgress_v one_o commandment_n will_v not_o make_v much_o more_o conscience_n of_o transgress_v another_o he_o that_o stick_v not_o to_o use_v deieration_n and_o vain_a swear_n will_v not_o stick_v at_o perjury_n and_o forswear_n or_o if_o he_o do_v it_o be_v not_o because_o he_o want_v a_o heart_n to_o do_v it_o but_o rather_o some_o strong_a inducement_n to_o persuade_v he_o but_o the_o best_a way_n to_o have_v our_o speech_n credit_v be_v to_o accustom_v our_o tongue_n to_o speak_v the_o truth_n and_o to_o be_v of_o a_o upright_o just_a and_o unblameable_a life_n and_o conversation_n and_o so_o shall_v our_o word_n be_v more_o regard_v than_o another_o oath_n for_o it_o be_v not_o the_o oath_n that_o give_v credit_n and_o authority_n to_o a_o man_n but_o a_o man_n to_o his_o oath_n and_o if_o in_o our_o whole_a course_n and_o carriage_n we_o clear_o show_v that_o we_o make_v more_o conscience_n of_o lie_v than_o another_o of_o perjury_n his_o oath_n will_v not_o be_v so_o much_o credit_v as_o our_o bare_a promise_n or_o assertion_n whereby_o it_o appear_v that_o ordinary_a swear_n be_v either_o needless_a or_o bootless_a for_o if_o a_o man_n be_v of_o a_o holy_a and_o religious_a conversation_n there_o will_v be_v no_o use_n of_o it_o unless_o it_o be_v in_o weighty_a cause_n wherein_o a_o oath_n be_v lawful_a because_o his_o word_n will_v carry_v with_o it_o sufficient_a credit_n and_o contrariwise_o if_o he_o be_v know_v to_o have_v accustom_v himself_o to_o lie_v dissemble_a and_o false_a deal_n his_o swear_n will_v not_o profit_v he_o see_v his_o unconscionable_a falsehood_n do_v take_v away_o all_o credit_n and_o authority_n from_o his_o oath_n but_o let_v it_o be_v suppose_v that_o though_o we_o be_v just_a and_o faithful_a 8._o §._o sect._n 8._o we_o can_v be_v credit_v unless_o we_o swear_v yet_o this_o give_v we_o no_o dispensation_n for_o oath_n in_o light_n or_o needless_a occasion_n see_v we_o be_v rather_o to_o obey_v our_o saviour_n jesus_n christ_n commandment_n who_o have_v forbid_v we_o to_o swear_v in_o our_o ordinary_a communication_n then_o by_o vain_a swear_v to_o gain_v credit_n to_o our_o speech_n or_o to_o satisfy_v such_o suspicious_a and_o incredulous_a person_n who_o will_v not_o believe_v we_o without_o a_o oath_n for_o hereby_o we_o shall_v approve_v our_o obedience_n to_o god_n by_o make_v conscience_n of_o transgress_v his_o law_n
reign_v then_o ever_o it_o do_v in_o former_a age_n as_o may_v appear_v in_o that_o our_o wise_a statesman_n think_v it_o necessary_a in_o parliament_n to_o enact_v a_o law_n for_o the_o suppress_n of_o this_o sin_n for_o ex_fw-la malis_fw-la moribus_fw-la bonae_fw-la nascuntur_fw-la leges_fw-la evil_a manner_n occasion_n good_a law_n and_o indeed_o not_o without_o good_a cause_n be_v the_o sword_n of_o the_o magistrate_n join_v with_o the_o sword_n of_o the_o spirit_n see_v now_o this_o vice_n be_v grow_v to_o such_o strength_n that_o it_o be_v to_o be_v fear_v it_o will_v not_o in_o haste_n by_o both_o be_v repress_v for_o who_o see_v not_o that_o many_o of_o our_o people_n of_o late_a be_v so_o unmeasurablie_o addict_v to_o this_o vice_n that_o they_o seem_v to_o contend_v with_o the_o germane_a themselves_o spend_v the_o great_a part_n of_o their_o time_n in_o carouse_v as_o though_o they_o do_v not_o drink_v to_o live_v but_o live_v to_o drink_v or_o as_o if_o from_o man_n they_o be_v transform_v into_o fly_n which_o live_v whole_o by_o suck_v neither_o be_v it_o possible_a that_o ever_o the_o appetite_n of_o these_o leech_n shall_v be_v satisfy_v see_v they_o have_v a_o hundred_o device_n to_o make_v it_o still_o insatiable_a they_o drink_v not_o only_o for_o thirst_n and_o delight_n but_o also_o for_o company_n and_o good_a fellowship_n one_o draw_v on_o another_o when_o his_o appetite_n fail_v they_o drink_v in_o bravery_n think_v it_o no_o small_a credit_n to_o he_o who_o can_v get_v the_o victory_n in_o this_o drunken_a conflict_n in_o this_o hellish_a contention_n they_o use_v as_o i_o have_v hear_v for_o i_o thank_v god_n he_o have_v keep_v my_o eye_n from_o behold_v this_o wickedness_n they_o use_v i_o say_v glass_n without_o foot_n that_o so_o they_o may_v go_v about_o in_o a_o continual_a motion_n they_o carouse_v by_o the_o bell_n by_o the_o dye_n the_o dozen_o the_o yard_n and_o so_o by_o measure_n drink_v out_o of_o measure_n they_o draw_v one_o another_o to_o excessive_a quaff_n by_o make_v challenge_n who_o can_v express_v most_o love_n to_o their_o absent_a friend_n by_o large_a drink_v not_o care_v to_o bring_v themselves_o through_o their_o intemperancy_n into_o grievous_a disease_n by_o drink_v health_n to_o other_o man_n and_o because_o nature_n be_v content_a with_o a_o little_a and_o soon_o cloy_v and_o oppress_v with_o excess_n they_o use_v all_o their_o art_n and_o skill_n to_o strengthen_v it_o for_o these_o wicked_a exploit_n as_o though_o their_o natural_a corruption_n will_v not_o press_v they_o deep_a enough_o into_o hell_n unless_o they_o also_o load_v themselves_o with_o artificial_a wickedness_n to_o this_o purpose_n they_o use_v all_o sort_n of_o salt_n meat_n to_o whet_v their_o appetite_n many_o whereof_o be_v find_v out_o by_o wantonness_n and_o not_o necessity_n to_o this_o end_n they_o use_v tobacco_n that_o by_o drunkenness_n they_o may_v expel_v drunkenness_n and_o be_v glut_v with_o wine_n they_o drink_v smoke_n that_o by_o this_o variety_n it_o may_v not_o grow_v tedious_a and_o therefore_o it_o be_v more_o than_o time_n drunkenness_n §._o sect._n 3._o that_o magistrate_n and_o minister_n ought_v to_o beat_v down_o the_o sin_n of_o drunkenness_n that_o magistrate_n and_o minister_n shall_v join_v together_o and_o not_o only_a labour_n by_o the_o sword_n of_o the_o word_n but_o also_o by_o the_o sword_n of_o justice_n to_o suppress_v this_o vice_n which_o heretofore_o dare_v not_o in_o this_o land_n show_v it_o face_n for_o shame_n and_o lurk_v in_o secret_a corner_n but_o be_v now_o grow_v to_o impudent_a boldness_n so_o as_o it_o dare_v stagger_v abroad_o at_o noon_n day_n in_o the_o open_a street_n the_o multitude_n and_o quality_n of_o the_o offender_n countenance_v the_o sin_n to_o which_o purpose_n i_o think_v good_a to_o encounter_v this_o vice_n with_o the_o sword_n of_o the_o spirit_n and_o to_o lay_v open_a the_o nakedness_n and_o ugly_a filthiness_n thereof_o that_o all_o may_v avoid_v it_o but_o first_o that_o we_o may_v not_o reject_v the_o good_a with_o the_o evil_a the_o wheat_n with_o the_o chaff_n nor_o in_o speak_v against_o licentiousness_n restrain_v from_o lawful_a liberty_n i_o will_v show_v the_o warrantable_a use_n and_o then_o the_o unlawful_a abuse_n of_o wine_n and_o strong_a drink_n for_o the_o first_o drink_n §._o sect._n 4._o the_o lawful_a use_n of_o wine_n and_o strong_a drink_n we_o be_v to_o know_v that_o in_o themselves_o they_o be_v the_o good_a creature_n of_o god_n which_o to_o the_o pure_a be_v pure_a if_o they_o be_v receive_v with_o thanksgiving_n and_o sanctify_v by_o the_o word_n and_o prayer_n and_o may_v be_v diverse_o use_v without_o sin_n according_a to_o the_o diverse_a end_n 1.15_o tit._n 1.15_o for_o which_o the_o lord_n have_v bestow_v they_o upon_o we_o 4.4.5_o 1._o tim._n 4.4.5_o and_o these_o use_n and_o end_n be_v either_o ordinary_a or_o extraordinary_a ordinary_a which_o be_v the_o natural_a and_o common_a use_n of_o these_o creature_n for_o the_o nourish_a of_o the_o body_n and_o for_o the_o preserve_n of_o health_n and_o strength_n unto_o which_o be_v require_v moderation_n temperance_n and_o sobriety_n that_o so_o we_o may_v be_v nourish_v and_o not_o glut_v strengthen_v and_o not_o disable_v confirm_v in_o health_n and_o not_o cast_v into_o sickness_n in_o which_o respect_n one_o say_v that_o primacratera_fw-la ad_fw-la sitim_fw-la pertinet_fw-la secunda_fw-la ad_fw-la hilaritatem_fw-la tertiae_fw-la ad_fw-la voluptatem_fw-la 3._o lu._n apul._n floridor_n lib._n 3._o quarta_fw-la ad_fw-la insaniam_fw-la the_o first_o cup_n be_v for_o the_o quench_n of_o thirst_n the_o second_o for_o delight_n to_o make_v a_o cheerful_a heart_n the_o three_o for_o voluptuousness_n and_o the_o four_o for_o madness_n the_o extraordinary_a use_n of_o these_o creature_n body_n §._o sect._n 5._o the_o lawful_a use_n of_o these_o creature_n which_o be_v extraordinary_a 1._o for_o the_o strengthen_n of_o the_o body_n be_v either_o physical_a or_o for_o delight_n the_o physical_a use_n be_v either_o for_o the_o strengthen_n and_o comfort_v of_o the_o body_n or_o for_o the_o cheer_v and_o refresh_v of_o the_o mind_n if_o the_o body_n be_v weak_a it_o be_v lawful_a for_o the_o cherish_n thereof_o to_o use_v wine_n and_o nourish_a drink_n for_o to_o this_o end_n have_v god_n give_v they_o unto_o us._n so_o paul_n will_v timothy_n to_o use_v wine_n for_o his_o stomach_n sake_n and_o for_o his_o often_o infirmity_n 1._o tim._n 5.23_o 5.23_o 1._o tim._n 5.23_o and_o the_o wise_a man_n command_v that_o strong_a drink_n be_v give_v unto_o he_o that_o be_v ready_a to_o perish_v prou._n 31_o 6._o 31.6_o pro._n 31.6_o but_o here_o also_o moderation_n and_o temperance_n be_v to_o be_v use_v for_o as_o one_o say_v vinum_fw-la moderatè_fw-la potatum_fw-la est_fw-la medicamentum_fw-la plus_fw-la iusto_fw-la sumptum_fw-la venenum_fw-la virg_n august_n ad_fw-la sacr_n virg_n wine_n drink_v spare_o be_v a_o good_a medicine_n but_o be_v intemperate_o use_v it_o become_v a_o hurtful_a poison_n and_o therefore_o the_o apostle_n give_v liberty_n to_o timothy_n to_o drink_v wine_n add_v a_o restraint_n that_o it_o must_v be_v but_o a_o little_a lest_o liberty_n shall_v be_v abuse_v to_o licentiousness_n mind_n 2._o for_o the_o cheer_v of_o the_o mind_n so_o also_o the_o use_n of_o wine_n be_v lawful_a for_o the_o cheer_v and_o refresh_v of_o the_o mind_n which_o be_v deject_a with_o heaviness_n and_o oppress_v with_o grief_n and_o sorrow_n and_o this_o the_o wise_a man_n allow_v 31.6.7_o pro._n 31.6.7_o prou._n 31.6_o give_v wine_n unto_o they_o that_o have_v grief_n of_o heart_n 7._o 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 and_o this_o be_v one_o special_a use_n why_o the_o lord_n have_v give_v it_o unto_o we_o because_o it_o make_v glad_a the_o heart_n of_o man_n 104.15_o psal_n 104.15_o as_o it_o be_v psal_n 104.15_o but_o here_o excess_n also_o be_v to_o be_v avoid_v lest_o in_o stead_n of_o refresh_v the_o spirit_n we_o do_v oppress_v they_o for_o it_o be_v but_o a_o bad_a change_n if_o we_o turn_v our_o sorrow_n into_o sin_n dull_a melancholy_n into_o merry_a madness_n and_o grief_n of_o heart_n into_o grief_n of_o conscience_n but_o it_o be_v not_o only_o lawful_a to_o use_v these_o creature_n for_o necessity_n delight_n §._o sect._n 6._o wine_n and_o strong_a drink_n may_v be_v lawful_o use_v for_o honest_a delight_n but_o also_o for_o honest_a delight_n and_o that_o not_o only_o in_o christian_a and_o religious_a feast_n when_o for_o some_o public_a benefit_n we_o offer_v unto_o god_n public_a thanks_n and_o praise_n but_o also_o in_o love_n feast_n and_o civil_a meeting_n for_o the_o maintenance_n and_o increase_n of_o amity_n and_o friendship_n among_o neighbour_n of_o the_o former_a 8.10_o 1._o
constrain_v in_o their_o old_a age_n to_o drink_v water_n so_o it_o be_v say_v prou._n 21.17_o he_o that_o love_v pastime_n shall_v be_v but_o a_o poor_a man_n and_o he_o that_o love_v wine_n and_o oil_n shall_v not_o be_v rich_a and_o pro._n 23.21_o 21.17.23.21_o pro._n 21.17.23.21_o the_o drunkard_n and_o the_o glutton_n shall_v be_v poor_a and_o the_o sleeper_n shall_v be_v clothe_v with_o rag_n and_o these_o soul_n §._o sect._n 6._o the_o drunkard_n sin_v against_o his_o several_a part_n and_o first_o against_o his_o soul_n with_o many_o more_o evil_n this_o vice_n bring_v to_o the_o whole_a man_n beside_o which_o common_a mischief_n it_o be_v also_o pernicious_a to_o his_o several_a part_n for_o first_o it_o infatuate_v the_o understanding_n pervert_v the_o will_n and_o corrupt_v all_o the_o affection_n to_o this_o purpose_n one_o say_v vbi_fw-la regnat_fw-la ebrietas_fw-la ratio_fw-la exulat_fw-la intellectus_fw-la obtunditur_fw-la consilia_fw-la deviant_fw-la iudicia_fw-la subvertuntur_fw-la where_o drunkenness_n reign_v as_o king_n there_o reason_n be_v banish_v as_o a_o exile_n the_o understanding_n be_v dull_v counsel_n wander_v and_o judgement_n be_v overthrow_v with_o this_o accord_v seneca_n his_o definition_n of_o drunkenness_n nihil_fw-la aliud_fw-la est_fw-la ebrietas_fw-la quà m_fw-la voluntaria_fw-la insania_fw-la drunkenness_n be_v nothing_o else_o but_o a_o voluntary_a madness_n extend_v in_o plures_fw-la dies_fw-la illum_fw-la ebrium_fw-la habitum_fw-la nunquid_fw-la de_fw-la furore_fw-la dubitabis_fw-la if_o this_o drunken_a habit_n be_v continue_v for_o many_o day_n together_o who_o will_v make_v any_o doubt_n but_o that_o the_o party_n be_v out_o of_o his_o wit_n nunc_fw-la quoque_fw-la non_fw-la est_fw-la minor_fw-la sed_fw-la brevior_fw-la but_o take_v it_o as_o it_o be_v and_o it_o be_v no_o less_o madness_n than_o frenzy_n but_o only_o short_a although_o then_o drunkenness_n be_v not_o direct_a madness_n yet_o to_o speak_v the_o best_a it_o be_v a_o temporary_a forfeiture_n of_o the_o wit_n and_o in_o this_o it_o must_v needs_o be_v confess_v to_o be_v worse_o than_o frenzy_n in_o that_o this_o be_v violent_a that_o voluntary_a this_o the_o evil_a of_o punishment_n but_o that_o the_o evil_a of_o sin_n yea_o this_o vice_n do_v not_o only_o rob_v man_n of_o reason_n but_o also_o of_o common_a sense_n so_o as_o they_o can_v neither_o prevent_v future_a danger_n nor_o feel_v present_a smart_n and_o this_o the_o wise_a man_n in_o lively_a manner_n express_v prou._n 23.24_o where_o he_o say_v 23.34.35_o prou._n 23.34.35_o that_o the_o drunkard_n shall_v be_v as_o one_o that_o sleep_v in_o the_o midst_n of_o the_o sea_n and_o as_o he_o that_o sleep_v in_o the_o top_n of_o the_o mast_n 35._o they_o have_v strike_v i_o shall_v he_o say_v but_o i_o be_v not_o sick_a they_o have_v beat_v i_o but_o i_o know_v not_o when_o i_o awake_v therefore_o i_o will_v seek_v it_o yet_o still_o a_o notable_a example_n hereof_o we_o have_v in_o lot_n who_o be_v so_o besot_v with_o drink_n and_o deprive_v of_o sense_n and_o reason_n that_o unwitting_o he_o commit_v incest_n with_o his_o own_o daughter_n 19.35_o gen._n 19.35_o neither_o know_v when_o they_o lie_v down_o nor_o when_o they_o rise_v up_o so_o that_o while_o drunkenness_n last_v it_o have_v the_o same_o operation_n with_o deadly_a poison_n for_o it_o intoxicate_v the_o brain_n benumb_v the_o sense_n infeeble_v the_o joint_n and_o sinew_n and_o bring_v a_o man_n into_o a_o temporary_a lethargy_n hence_o it_o be_v that_o cyrus_n in_o his_o childhood_n be_v ask_v by_o his_o grandfather_n astyages_n 1._o xenoph._n in_o padia_fw-la cyri._fw-la lib._n 1._o why_o at_o the_o feast_n he_o do_v not_o drink_v wine_n return_v this_o answer_n full_a of_o witty_a simplicity_n because_o say_v he_o i_o take_v it_o to_o be_v poison_n for_o at_o the_o last_o feast_n i_o observe_v that_o those_o who_o drink_v of_o it_o be_v soon_o after_o deprive_v of_o their_o understanding_n and_o sense_n whereby_o appear_v the_o odiousness_n of_o this_o sin_n for_o if_o it_o be_v a_o hateful_a thing_n for_o a_o man_n to_o wound_v his_o own_o flesh_n and_o wilful_o to_o maim_v the_o member_n of_o his_o body_n how_o abominable_a be_v it_o to_o wound_v the_o mind_n itself_o and_o to_o offer_v violence_n against_o our_o reason_n and_o understanding_n if_o it_o be_v a_o crime_n to_o offer_v violence_n against_o the_o subject_n then_o sure_o to_o lay_v violent_a hand_n upon_o the_o king_n himself_o and_o to_o pull_v he_o out_o of_o his_o regal_a throne_n must_v needs_o be_v condemn_v as_o outrageous_a wickedness_n and_o thus_o the_o drunkard_n sin_v against_o his_o own_o soul_n ult._n §._o sect._n 7._o how_o the_o drunkard_n sin_v against_o his_o body_n 1._o by_o deform_v it_o propert._n lib._n 2._o eleg_a ult._n neither_o be_v he_o a_o better_a friend_n or_o less_o injurious_a to_o his_o body_n for_o first_o he_o deform_v it_o and_o deface_v that_o goodly_a feature_n in_o which_o it_o be_v create_v according_a to_o that_o vino_fw-la forma_fw-la perit_fw-la vino_fw-la corrumpitur_fw-la aetas_fw-la by_o wine_n beauty_n perish_v and_o the_o vigour_n of_o age_n be_v disable_v neither_o be_v there_o almost_o any_o part_n of_o the_o body_n which_o be_v not_o disorder_v and_o deform_v with_o this_o vice_n of_o drunkenness_n their_o eye_n become_v red_a their_o face_n be_v inflame_v their_o breath_n noisome_a their_o speech_n stammer_a their_o body_n stagger_v their_o gesture_n apish_a and_o all_o their_o action_n foolish_a and_o hence_o it_o be_v that_o the_o lacedaemonian_n use_v to_o show_v unto_o their_o child_n their_o helots_n and_o slave_n in_o the_o time_n of_o their_o drunkenness_n think_v that_o their_o ugly_a deformity_n both_o in_o body_n and_o mind_n will_v be_v a_o effectual_a argument_n to_o make_v they_o loath_a this_o vice_n which_o even_o at_o the_o first_o view_n show_v so_o odious_a second_o body_n §._o sect._n 8._o 2._o it_o disable_v and_o weaken_v the_o body_n as_o it_o deform_v the_o body_n so_o also_o it_o disable_v it_o turn_v strength_n into_o weakness_n and_o health_n into_o sickness_n for_o as_o the_o earth_n itself_o with_o too_o much_o moisture_n be_v turn_v into_o bog_n and_o quagmire_n so_o also_o be_v the_o body_n thereby_o whole_o corrupt_v and_o through_o the_o redundance_n of_o humour_n the_o natural_a heat_n be_v extinguish_v be_v bring_v unto_o grievous_a disease_n as_o dropsy_n gout_n palsy_n apoplexy_n and_o such_o like_a so_o that_o even_o in_o this_o respect_n the_o drunkard_n buy_v his_o beastly_a pleasure_n at_o a_o high_a rate_n 59_o senec._n epist_n 59_o for_o as_o one_o say_v ebrietas_fw-la unius_fw-la horae_fw-la hilaram_fw-la insaniam_fw-la longi_fw-la temporis_fw-la taedio_fw-la pensat_fw-la drunkenness_n requite_v one_o hour_n merry_a madness_n with_o a_o long_a and_o tedious_a time_n of_o sorrow_n and_o repentance_n as_o therefore_o sobriety_n and_o temperance_n be_v the_o best_a nurse_n to_o preserve_v health_n and_o continue_v strength_n so_o drunkenness_n excess_n and_o surfeit_v be_v the_o speedy_a mean_n to_o overthrow_v they_o and_o the_o ready_a way_n which_o a_o man_n can_v take_v to_o come_v with_o post_a haste_n to_o immature_n age_n and_o unnatural_a weakness_n last_o it_o shorten_v the_o life_n and_o bring_v untimely_a death_n death_n §._o sect._n 9_o drunkenness_n shorten_v the_o life_n and_o bring_v untimely_a death_n for_o to_o say_v nothing_o of_o those_o danger_n unto_o which_o they_o expose_v themselves_o by_o quarrel_v and_o brawl_a in_o the_o time_n of_o their_o drunkenness_n in_o which_o many_o have_v perish_v and_o to_o pass_v they_o over_o who_o have_v lose_v the_o stern_a of_o reason_n wherewith_o they_o shall_v guide_v themselves_o have_v as_o it_o be_v dash_v against_o unhappy_a accident_n and_o so_o make_v shipwreck_n of_o their_o life_n some_o on_o the_o land_n some_o in_o the_o water_n some_o in_o the_o street_n and_o some_o in_o the_o ditch_n how_o many_o be_v there_o who_o have_v drink_v themselves_o dead_a and_o have_v present_o die_v with_o the_o weapon_n as_o it_o be_v in_o their_o belly_n so_o that_o there_o need_v not_o any_o jury_n to_o go_v upon_o they_o to_o find_v out_o the_o cause_n of_o their_o death_n it_o be_v no_o more_o sudden_a than_o the_o cause_n apparent_a who_o death_n charity_n itself_o must_v needs_o judge_v most_o miserable_a see_v they_o die_v in_o their_o sin_n and_o be_v take_v away_o in_o god_n just_a wrath_n even_o while_o they_o be_v sacrifice_v their_o soul_n unto_o satan_n but_o yet_o small_a be_v the_o number_n of_o those_o who_o perish_v in_o this_o apoplexy_n of_o drunkenness_n in_o comparison_n of_o those_o multitude_n who_o it_o linggr_o consume_v for_o it_o do_v by_o little_a and_o little_o quench_v the_o natural_a heat_n and_o drown_v the_o vital_a spirit_n and_o so_o lead_v man_n though_o not_o by_o so_o direct_v a_o passage_n yet_o but_o a_o little_a way_n
be_v like_o a_o city_n which_o be_v break_v down_o and_o without_o wall_n yea_o even_o the_o heathen_a man_n crates_n discern_v this_o by_o the_o light_n of_o nature_n for_o see_v a_o young_a man_n grow_v fat_a and_o pursy_a with_o pamper_v his_o belly_n he_o cry_v out_o unto_o he_o o_o miser_n aesine_fw-la adversus_fw-la teipsum_fw-la carcerem_fw-la munire_fw-la o_o wretch_n leave_v off_o to_o strengthen_v thy_o prison_n against_o thyself_o but_o this_o folly_n will_v appear_v to_o be_v so_o much_o great_a if_o we_o further_o consider_v our_o own_o weakness_n and_o the_o strength_n of_o our_o enemy_n for_o if_o he_o be_v so_o mighty_a that_o we_o hardly_o obtain_v the_o victory_n when_o we_o be_v arm_v at_o all_o point_n with_o the_o christian_a armour_n and_o have_v do_v our_o best_a endeavour_n to_o weaken_v he_o by_o withdraw_v his_o food_n and_o munition_n by_o fast_v and_o watchfulness_n what_o can_v we_o expect_v but_o a_o shameful_a overthrow_n when_o we_o have_v not_o only_o disarm_v ourselves_o of_o the_o spiritual_a armour_n and_o so_o be_v leave_v naked_a but_o also_o have_v hearten_v our_o enemy_n with_o store_n of_o food_n and_o arm_v he_o at_o all_o point_n against_o ourselves_o a_o notable_a example_n hereof_o we_o have_v in_o lot_n who_o though_o he_o stout_o fight_v the_o lord_n battle_n against_o the_o wicked_a worldling_n and_o receive_v not_o so_o much_o as_o a_o foil_n yet_o when_o he_o have_v pamper_a his_o own_o flesh_n with_o drunkenness_n and_o so_o strengthen_v his_o enemy_n against_o himself_o he_o receive_v a_o shameful_a overthrow_n and_o this_o origen_n observe_v ebrietas_fw-la decipit_fw-la quem_fw-la sodoma_fw-la non_fw-la decepit_fw-la genes_n orig._n hom._n 5._o in_o genes_n drunkenness_n say_v he_o deceive_v he_o who_o all_o sodom_n can_v not_o deceive_v the_o last_o spiritual_a evil_n which_o the_o drunkard_n bring_v upon_o himself_o be_v final_a impenitency_n impenitency_n §._o sect._n 13._o drunkenness_n be_v usual_o accompany_v with_o final_a impenitency_n for_o they_o who_o addict_v themselves_o to_o this_o vice_n do_v find_v it_o so_o sweet_a and_o please_a to_o the_o flesh_n that_o they_o be_v loath_a to_o part_v with_o it_o and_o by_o long_a custom_n they_o turn_v delight_n into_o necessity_n and_o bring_v upon_o themselves_o such_o a_o unsatiable_a thirst_n that_o they_o will_v as_o willing_o leave_v to_o live_v as_o leave_v their_o excessive_a drink_n and_o howsoever_o the_o manifold_a mischief_n into_o which_o they_o plunge_v themselves_o serve_v as_o so_o many_o forcible_a argument_n to_o dissuade_v they_o from_o this_o vice_n yet_o against_o all_o rule_n of_o reason_n they_o hold_v fast_o their_o conclusion_n that_o come_v what_o come_v may_v they_o will_v not_o leave_v their_o drunkenness_n and_o this_o come_v to_o pass_v partly_o because_o they_o be_v so_o bewitch_v with_o their_o sin_n and_o so_o lull_v asleep_a with_o their_o sensual_a pleasure_n that_o they_o neither_o regard_n god_n word_n nor_o yet_o his_o work_n whereby_o he_o call_v they_o to_o repentance_n so_o the_o prophet_n esay_n say_v of_o the_o drunkard_n of_o israel_n that_o they_o continue_v in_o drink_v from_o morning_n to_o night_n and_o they_o have_v the_o harp_n and_o the_o viol_n the_o timbrill_n and_o the_o pipe_n and_o wine_n in_o their_o feast_n but_o they_o regard_v not_o the_o work_n of_o the_o lord_n neither_o consider_v the_o work_n of_o his_o hand_n esa_n 5.11.12_o 5.11.12_o esa_n 5.11.12_o and_o partly_o because_o they_o be_v desperate_o resolve_v to_o continue_v in_o their_o course_n notwithstanding_o they_o plain_o discern_v the_o innumerable_a evil_n which_o they_o bring_v upon_o themselves_o and_o this_o the_o wise_a man_n in_o most_o lively_a manner_n express_v prou._n 23.35_o 23.35_o pro._n 23.35_o they_o have_v strike_v i_o will_v the_o drunkard_n say_v but_o i_o be_v not_o sick_a they_o have_v beat_v i_o but_o i_o know_v it_o not_o when_o i_o awake_v therefore_o i_o will_v seek_v it_o yet_o still_o so_o the_o drunkard_n encourage_v one_o another_o in_o their_o drunkenness_n esa_n 56.12_o 56.12_o esa_n 56.12_o come_v i_o will_v bring_v wine_n and_o we_o will_v fill_v ourselves_o with_o strong_a drink_n and_o to_o morrow_n shall_v be_v as_o this_o day_n and_o much_o more_o abundant_a by_o all_o which_o it_o plain_o appear_v ebriet_fw-la august_n de_fw-mi vitan_fw-mi ebriet_fw-la that_o the_o drunkard_n of_o all_o other_o sin_n be_v most_o hard_o reclaim_v from_o his_o vice_n in_o regard_n whereof_o austin_n compare_v drunkenness_n to_o the_o pit_n of_o hell_n into_o which_o when_o a_o man_n be_v once_o fall_v there_o be_v no_o redemption_n the_o consideration_n whereof_o shall_v make_v all_o christian_n to_o abhor_v and_o flee_v from_o this_o vice_n see_v final_a impenitency_n most_o common_o accompany_v it_o which_o be_v the_o great_a evil_n that_o be_v incident_a to_o man_n in_o this_o life_n in_o that_o it_o be_v a_o certain_a forerunner_n of_o eternal_a condemnation_n chap._n vi_o that_o drunkenness_n be_v the_o cause_n of_o many_o other_o sin_n and_o thus_o have_v i_o show_v that_o drunkenness_n be_v in_o all_o respect_v sinful_a sin_n §._o sect._n 1._o drunkenness_n be_v the_o cause_n of_o other_o sin_n but_o as_o it_o be_v a_o sin_n in_o itself_o so_o also_o it_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o other_o sin_n for_o when_o satan_n by_o the_o help_n of_o drunkenness_n have_v steal_v away_o the_o heart_n deprive_v man_n of_o the_o use_n of_o reason_n and_o put_v out_o the_o eye_n of_o their_o understanding_n then_o can_v he_o lead_v they_o as_o it_o be_v blindfold_a into_o all_o manner_n of_o sin_n and_o make_v they_o his_o ready_a vassal_n to_o act_n and_o perpetrate_v any_o wickedness_n but_o that_o we_o may_v descend_v from_o general_n we_o will_v insist_v in_o some_o particular_a sin_n babble_n 1._o it_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o vain_a babble_n unto_o which_o drunkenness_n make_v man_n most_o prone_a as_o first_o the_o sin_n of_o the_o tongue_n for_o as_o it_o be_v true_a of_o all_o evil_a tongue_n which_o s._n james_n speak_v so_o it_o be_v most_o true_o verify_v of_o the_o tongue_n of_o drunkard_n namely_o that_o it_o be_v a_o fire_n yea_o a_o world_n of_o wickedness_n which_o defile_v the_o whole_a body_n and_o set_v on_o fire_n the_o course_n of_o nature_n 3.6.7.8.9_o jam._n 3.6.7.8.9_o and_o be_v set_v on_o fire_n of_o hell_n a_o unruly_a evil_n which_o can_v be_v tame_v full_a of_o deadly_a poison_n wherewith_o they_o bless_v god_n and_o curse_n man_n at_o the_o same_o time_n etc._n etc._n jam._n 3.6.7.8.9_o for_o they_o who_o be_v addict_v to_o this_o vice_n they_o abound_v not_o only_o in_o vain_a and_o idle_a talk_n but_o also_o in_o foolish_a and_o ridiculous_a babble_n whereby_o they_o some_o out_o their_o own_o shame_n and_o plain_o prove_v unto_o all_o the_o hearer_n that_o the_o hide_a fountain_n of_o their_o heart_n be_v full_a of_o deadly_a poison_n and_o stink_a corruption_n by_o those_o loathsome_a stream_n which_o issue_n from_o their_o mouth_n neither_o be_v they_o spare_v in_o these_o speech_n but_o excessive_o frequent_a and_o irksome_o clamorous_a the_o wine_n be_v to_o their_o tongue_n as_o a_o strong_a gale_n of_o wind_n to_o the_o windmill_a sail_n which_o whirl_v it_o about_o in_o a_o continual_a motion_n and_o hence_o it_o be_v the_o idol_n bacchus_n be_v call_v libre_fw-la pater_fw-la 1._o plutarch_n symb_n prob_fw-la lib._n 1._o prob_fw-la 1._o because_o he_o set_v the_o tongue_n at_o liberty_n to_o run_v at_o random_n without_o intermission_n until_o excessive_a abundance_n put_v it_o to_o silence_n so_o that_o it_o be_v a_o most_o difficult_a thing_n to_o be_v prodigal_a in_o drink_v and_o niggardly_o in_o speak_v and_o therefore_o bias_n think_v it_o a_o sufficient_a argument_n to_o approve_v his_o wisdom_n 2._o plutarch_n de_fw-fr garrul_a tom_fw-mi 2._o in_o that_o he_o can_v join_v these_o two_o together_o which_o be_v in_o nature_n so_o dissonant_n for_o be_v at_o a_o banquet_n tax_v of_o folly_n by_o a_o vain_a babbler_n because_o he_o say_v nothing_o while_o other_o talk_v answer_v that_o even_o this_o reason_n be_v sufficient_a to_o acquit_v he_o of_o the_o imputation_n of_o folly_n for_o what_o fool_n i_o pray_v you_o say_v he_o can_v be_v silent_a in_o the_o midst_n of_o his_o cup_n so_o diverse_a philosopher_n meet_v with_o the_o king_n ambassador_n at_o a_o feast_n in_o athens_n every_o one_o to_o commend_v his_o wisdom_n utter_v some_o memorable_a sentence_n which_o may_v be_v relate_v to_o the_o king_n only_a zeno_n continue_v silent_a the_o which_o when_o the_o ambassador_n observe_v they_o demand_v of_o he_o what_o they_o shall_v report_v from_o he_o unto_o the_o king_n nothing_o answer_v zeno_n but_o this_o that_o there_o be_v a_o old_a man_n at_o athens_n who_o in_o the_o abundance_n of_o wine_n can_v keep_v silence_n so_o that_o it_o be_v
constrain_v they_o to_o drink_v more_o than_o they_o will_v urge_v it_o as_o a_o matter_n of_o egregious_a wrong_n and_o singular_a disgrace_n which_o they_o will_v by_o no_o mean_n let_v pass_v unrevenged_a if_o they_o will_v not_o answer_v they_o in_o their_o carouse_n so_o that_o in_o these_o sinful_a day_n it_o be_v count_v a_o injury_n worthy_a not_o only_o ill_a word_n but_o also_o wound_n and_o stab_n if_o a_o man_n will_v not_o for_o company_n grievous_o sin_n against_o god_n destroy_v his_o own_o body_n and_o soul_n and_o wilful_o leap_v into_o hell_n fire_n but_o let_v such_o ruffian_n know_v sin_n the_o grievousnes_n of_o this_o sin_n that_o this_o their_o behaviour_n be_v in_o reason_n most_o absurd_a outrageous_o injurious_a to_o their_o neighbour_n desperate_a wickedness_n against_o god_n and_o most_o damnable_a to_o their_o own_o body_n and_o soul_n for_o first_o it_o be_v as_o absurd_o foolish_a to_o compel_v another_o to_o drink_v as_o much_o as_o themselves_o who_o have_v neither_o the_o like_a appetite_n to_o receive_v it_o nor_o strength_n to_o bear_v it_o as_o to_o force_v they_o to_o eat_v as_o much_o as_o themselves_o they_o have_v weak_a stomach_n and_o worse_a digestion_n or_o to_o reach_v as_o high_a they_o be_v of_o low_a stature_n or_o to_o bear_v as_o much_o when_o as_o they_o be_v not_o comparable_a in_o strength_n see_v nature_n have_v not_o deal_v alike_o with_o all_o in_o the_o one_o more_o than_o in_o the_o other_o but_o have_v give_v to_o every_o one_o his_o own_o proportion_n again_o 4._o §._o sect._n 4._o what_o great_a injury_n can_v they_o offer_v to_o their_o neighbour_n then_o come_v into_o their_o company_n as_o a_o friend_n to_o use_v he_o as_o a_o enemy_n thrust_v he_o with_o violence_n into_o these_o wicked_a action_n which_o will_v weaken_v his_o strength_n impair_v his_o health_n shorten_v his_o life_n and_o that_o which_o be_v worst_a of_o all_o wound_v his_o conscience_n with_o sin_n and_o destroy_v his_o soul_n neither_o in_o truth_n be_v this_o their_o good_a fellowship_n better_o than_o the_o spanish_a cruelty_n to_o the_o poor_a indian_n who_o labour_v to_o commend_v their_o skill_n by_o strive_v who_o can_v shoot_v near_o unto_o their_o heart_n and_o to_o approve_v their_o strength_n by_o contend_v who_o can_v give_v the_o deep_a will_v in_o their_o naked_a body_n so_o these_o man_n to_o extol_v their_o wicked_a strength_n and_o drunken_a valour_n strike_v deep_a wound_n not_o only_o into_o the_o name_n state_n and_o body_n but_o also_o into_o the_o very_a soul_n of_o their_o neighbour_n and_o that_o not_o of_o stranger_n and_o enemy_n but_o of_o their_o most_o familiar_a acquaintance_n and_o near_a friend_n so_o also_o they_o sin_n against_o god_n majesty_n in_o most_o desperate_a and_o despiteful_a manner_n be_v not_o content_v themselves_o to_o commit_v all_o that_o outrageous_a wickedness_n before_o speak_v of_o but_o draw_v other_o also_o into_o the_o like_a impiety_n like_o wicked_a traitor_n who_o do_v not_o only_a themselves_o rebel_n against_o their_o sovereign_n but_o also_o force_v other_o to_o rise_v and_o take_v up_o arm_n against_o he_o last_o soul_n §._o sect._n 5._o such_o sin_n against_o their_o own_o soul_n they_o most_o damnable_o sin_v against_o their_o own_o soul_n not_o only_o in_o sink_v they_o into_o hell_n by_o the_o weight_n of_o their_o own_o sin_n which_o be_v intolerable_a but_o also_o in_o press_v they_o down_o into_o the_o deep_a condemnation_n and_o low_a bottom_n of_o hell_n by_o add_v unto_o they_o the_o unsupportable_a burden_n of_o their_o neighbour_n sin_n unto_o which_o they_o be_v not_o only_o accessary_a but_o the_o principal_a cause_n and_o chief_a author_n against_o this_o wickedness_n the_o lord_n sharp_o inveigh_v and_o denounce_v a_o fearful_a woe_n which_o shall_v overwhelm_v those_o who_o fall_v into_o it_o hab._n 2.15_o 2.15.16_o habac._n 2.15.16_o woe_n unto_o he_o that_o give_v his_o neighbour_n drink_v thou_o joine_v thy_o heat_n and_o make_v he_o drunken_a also_o that_o thou_o may_v see_v his_o privity_n 16._o thou_o be_v fill_v with_o shame_n for_o glory_n drink_v thou_o also_o and_o be_v make_v naked_a the_o cup_n of_o the_o lord_n right_a hand_n shall_v be_v turn_v unto_o thou_o and_o shameful_a spue_v shall_v be_v for_o thy_o glory_n chap._n x._o of_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v preserve_v or_o free_v from_o this_o sin_n of_o drunkenness_n and_o thus_o have_v i_o show_v the_o greatness_n of_o their_o sin_n who_o either_o themselves_o live_v in_o drunkenness_n drunkenness_n §._o sect._n 10._o the_o mean_n to_o preserve_v or_o free_v we_o from_o this_o sin_n of_o drunkenness_n or_o draw_v other_o into_o this_o sin_n the_o which_o be_v sufficient_a and_o effectual_a to_o persuade_v all_o who_o have_v but_o the_o least_o spark_n of_o grace_n to_o a_o detestation_n of_o this_o vice_n and_o to_o a_o full_a resolution_n to_o leave_v and_o forsake_v it_o it_o only_o now_o remain_v that_o we_o set_v down_o brief_o some_o mean_n whereby_o they_o may_v be_v enable_v to_o master_n and_o subdue_v this_o sin_n which_o be_v so_o wicked_a and_o abominable_a and_o these_o be_v either_o general_a or_o more_o proper_a and_o particular_a the_o general_a mean_n be_v prayer_n whereby_o we_o invocate_v the_o assistance_n of_o god_n spirit_n to_o strengthen_v we_o in_o our_o resolution_n of_o leave_v this_o sin_n the_o diligent_a hear_n of_o god_n word_n mean_n the_o general_a mean_n which_o be_v the_o sword_n of_o the_o spirit_n that_o kill_v our_o corruption_n and_o that_o unresistable_a cannon_n shoot_v which_o batter_v and_o beat_v down_o the_o strong_a hold_n of_o sin_n the_o frequent_a use_n of_o the_o lord_n supper_n wherein_o we_o daily_a renew_v our_o covenant_n with_o god_n that_o we_o will_v forsake_v the_o devil_n and_o all_o these_o his_o work_n of_o of_o darkness_n diligent_a meditation_n on_o god_n inestimable_a love_n towards_o we_o who_o have_v not_o spare_v to_o give_v his_o son_n to_o death_n for_o we_o and_o the_o innumerable_a benefit_n which_o together_o with_o he_o he_o have_v plentiful_o bestow_v upon_o we_o both_o in_o temporal_a and_o spiritual_a thing_n all_o which_o if_o we_o be_v not_o too_o too_o ungrateful_a may_v restrain_v and_o wean_v we_o from_o all_o those_o sin_n which_o be_v most_o dear_a pleasant_a and_o profitable_a unto_o we_o and_o much_o more_o from_o this_o sin_n of_o drunkenness_n which_o be_v in_o no_o degree_n good_a and_o beneficial_a and_o in_o many_o respect_v hurtful_a and_o pernicious_a both_o unto_o our_o soul_n and_o body_n furthermore_o let_v we_o meditate_v upon_o the_o death_n and_o suffering_n of_o christ_n whereby_o he_o have_v shed_v his_o dear_a blood_n to_o redeem_v we_o from_o these_o sin_n both_o in_o respect_n of_o their_o guilt_n and_o punishment_n and_o so_o shall_v we_o not_o if_o we_o have_v any_o spark_n of_o grace_n prefer_v perish_a wine_n before_o his_o precious_a blood_n nor_o trample_v it_o under_o our_o filthy_a foot_n by_o wallow_v in_o this_o beastly_a sin_n let_v we_o meditate_v on_o that_o union_n which_o be_v between_o christ_n and_o we_o whereby_o we_o become_v member_n of_o his_o glorious_a body_n and_o so_o shall_v we_o stand_v upon_o our_o spiritual_a reputation_n and_o be_v ashamed_a to_o dishonour_v our_o head_n by_o draw_v he_o as_o much_o as_o in_o we_o lie_v into_o the_o communication_n of_o this_o swinish_a sin_n let_v we_o also_o consider_v that_o our_o body_n be_v the_o temple_n of_o the_o holy_a ghost_n the_o which_o we_o shall_v exceed_o dishonour_v if_o by_o drink_v and_o swill_v we_o make_v they_o to_o become_v like_a unto_o wine-vessel_n but_o if_o god_n manifold_a blessing_n and_o great_a privilege_n which_o he_o have_v vouchsafe_v unto_o we_o will_v not_o move_v we_o yet_o there_o be_v other_o argument_n which_o may_v constrain_v us._n as_o first_o if_o we_o do_v consider_v that_o the_o lord_n behold_v we_o when_o as_o in_o a_o brutish_a manner_n we_o lie_v wallow_v in_o this_o sin_n that_o he_o be_v a_o just_a judge_n who_o will_v not_o let_v such_o gross_a vice_n go_v unpunished_a that_o his_o fierce_a wrath_n be_v kindle_v with_o this_o sin_n and_o that_o it_o will_v blaze_v out_o in_o his_o fearful_a judgement_n unless_o we_o prevent_v it_o by_o speedy_a repentance_n last_o let_v we_o always_o have_v in_o mind_n the_o last_o and_o terrible_a day_n of_o judgement_n when_o we_o shall_v be_v call_v to_o a_o reckon_n not_o only_o for_o the_o shameful_a abuse_n of_o god_n creature_n but_o also_o for_o all_o those_o vain_a and_o lewd_a word_n and_o those_o wicked_a and_o profane_a action_n which_o we_o have_v commit_v in_o the_o time_n of_o drunkenness_n more_o especial_o that_o we_o may_v be_v bring_v into_o a_o true_a hatred_n and_o detestation_n of_o this_o sin_n drunkenness_n §._o sect._n
2._o the_o special_a mean_n to_o preserve_v we_o from_o the_o sin_n of_o drunkenness_n let_v we_o set_v before_o we_o in_o a_o general_a view_n the_o heinousness_n thereof_o and_o the_o manifold_a evil_n and_o mischief_n which_o do_v accompany_v it_o of_o which_o i_o have_v already_o speak_v as_o that_o it_o be_v a_o vice_n condemn_v by_o god_n and_o man_n christian_n and_o infidel_n that_o thereby_o we_o grievous_o offend_v god_n by_o make_v our_o belly_n our_o god_n by_o unfitting_a and_o disable_n ourselves_o for_o his_o service_n by_o abuse_v his_o good_a creature_n which_o with_o a_o plentiful_a hand_n he_o have_v bestow_v upon_o we_o the_o necessary_a use_n whereof_o many_o better_a than_o we_o want_v that_o thereby_o we_o sin_n in_o a_o high_a degree_n against_o our_o neighbour_n general_o and_o particular_o against_o the_o whole_a church_n and_o commonwealth_n stranger_n and_o familiar_a acquaintance_n and_o most_o of_o all_o against_o their_o own_o family_n that_o we_o hereby_o most_o grievous_o sin_v against_o ourselves_o by_o make_v we_o unfit_a for_o our_o calling_n and_o for_o the_o performance_n of_o all_o good_a duty_n by_o disgrace_v our_o profession_n and_o bring_v ourselves_o into_o contempt_n by_o make_v ourselves_o the_o voluntary_a slave_n of_o this_o vice_n by_o impoverish_v our_o state_n and_o bring_v upon_o we_o want_v and_o beggary_n by_o infatuate_a our_o understanding_n and_o corrupt_v our_o will_n and_o affection_n by_o deform_v disable_n weaken_v and_o destroy_v our_o body_n and_o bring_v ourselves_o to_o untimely_a death_n by_o exclude_v ourselves_o out_o of_o the_o number_n of_o christ_n member_n and_o of_o those_o who_o be_v regenerate_v by_o quench_v the_o gift_n of_o the_o spirit_n and_o strengthen_v the_o flesh_n and_o the_o lust_n thereof_o by_o cause_v our_o soul_n to_o be_v possess_v with_o final_a impenitency_n which_o be_v inseparable_o accompany_v with_o eternal_a damnation_n let_v we_o also_o remember_v that_o as_o in_o itself_o it_o be_v most_o sinful_a so_o also_o it_o be_v a_o cause_n of_o other_o sin_n and_o a_o fruitful_a mother_n of_o all_o wickedness_n as_o of_o the_o manifold_a and_o horrible_a abuse_n of_o the_o tongue_n of_o many_o wicked_a and_o outrageous_a action_n and_o particular_o of_o those_o fearful_a sin_n of_o murder_n and_o adultery_n let_v we_o also_o call_v to_o mind_n that_o as_o it_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o sin_n so_o also_o of_o many_o heavy_a and_o grievous_a punishment_n for_o it_o make_v a_o man_n liable_a to_o a_o fearful_a woe_n and_o god_n heavy_a curse_n it_o subiect_v his_o name_n to_o infamy_n and_o reproach_n his_o state_n to_o beggary_n his_o body_n to_o disease_n and_o immature_n death_n his_o soul_n to_o senseless_a sottishness_n and_o deprive_v the_o whole_a man_n of_o the_o joy_n of_o heaven_n enter_v he_o into_o the_o possession_n of_o eternal_a hellish_a torment_n all_o which_o be_v du_o consider_v may_v move_v any_o who_o have_v not_o only_o any_o dram_n of_o religion_n but_o even_o any_o natural_a reason_n or_o but_o common_a sense_n to_o hate_v and_o abhor_v leave_v and_o forsake_v this_o brutish_a sin_n which_o be_v odious_o wicked_a in_o itself_o be_v also_o the_o cause_n of_o so_o innumerable_a mischief_n for_o if_o those_o who_o be_v disease_v with_o the_o dropsy_n will_n when_o they_o be_v advise_v by_o the_o wise_a and_o faithful_a physician_n restrain_v their_o appetite_n and_o refrain_v from_o much_o drink_n though_o by_o reason_n of_o their_o disease_n they_o be_v continual_o torment_v with_o a_o insatiable_a thirst_n and_o that_o only_o to_o recover_v bodily_a health_n and_o to_o preserve_v for_o a_o while_o their_o temporary_a life_n in_o the_o mean_a time_n have_v no_o assurance_n of_o attain_v unto_o their_o end_n with_o all_o this_o pain_n then_o how_o much_o more_o shall_v those_o who_o have_v be_v former_o addict_v to_o this_o sin_n of_o drunkenness_n bridle_v their_o appetite_n and_o abstain_v from_o excessive_a drink_n although_o through_o their_o accustomable_a carouse_v they_o have_v bring_v upon_o themselves_o such_o a_o necessity_n of_o drink_v that_o it_o be_v a_o torment_n to_o forbear_v see_v so_o innumerable_a evil_n do_v necessary_o accompany_v it_o both_o in_o this_o life_n and_o in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v which_o be_v much_o more_o earnest_o to_o be_v avoid_v then_o many_o death_n last_o drunkard_n §_o sect._n 3._o the_o last_o mean_n be_v to_o avoid_v the_o company_n of_o drunkard_n they_o who_o will_v willing_o reclaim_v themselves_o from_o this_o vice_n of_o excessive_a drink_n must_v careful_o avoid_v the_o company_n of_o drunkard_n and_o unto_o this_o the_o wise_a man_n persuade_v we_o prou._n 23.20_o keep_v not_o company_n with_o drunkard_n nor_o with_o glutton_n 23.20_o prou._n 23.20_o and_o the_o apostle_n charge_v we_o that_o if_o one_o who_o be_v a_o brother_n be_v charge_v to_o be_v a_o drunkard_n we_o shall_v not_o so_o much_o as_o eat_v with_o he_o 5.11_o 1._o cor._n 5.11_o 1._o cor._n 5.11_o for_o if_o they_o still_o haunt_v this_o wicked_a society_n after_o they_o be_v recover_v of_o this_o disease_n they_o will_v easy_o through_o this_o contagious_a fellowship_n be_v again_o taint_v and_o fall_v into_o a_o fearful_a relapse_n of_o their_o sin_n for_o they_o will_v not_o only_o allure_v they_o by_o their_o example_n but_o also_o draw_v they_o with_o the_o pretend_a bond_n of_o good_a fellowship_n yea_o urge_v and_o provoke_v they_o with_o challenge_n to_o answer_v they_o in_o their_o carouse_n and_o sometime_o with_o unkindness_n take_v and_o threat_n of_o revenge_n if_o they_o do_v refuse_v and_o if_o all_o this_o will_v not_o move_v they_o to_o reenter_v into_o their_o old_a course_n they_o will_v not_o stick_v after_o a_o impudent_a and_o impious_a manner_n to_o gibe_v and_o scoff_n at_o their_o new_a reformation_n and_o to_o lay_v upon_o they_o the_o imputation_n of_o too_o austere_a preciseness_n in_o that_o they_o will_v not_o follow_v the_o practice_n of_o their_o old_a companion_n the_o which_o motive_n although_o it_o be_v of_o no_o true_a force_n in_o itself_o yet_o be_v there_o no_o small_a strength_n minister_v unto_o it_o by_o our_o corruption_n for_o the_o foil_a and_o overthrow_v of_o new_a convert_v for_o howsoever_o the_o wicked_a be_v bold_a in_o sin_n and_o care_v not_o in_o what_o company_n almost_o they_o act_v their_o impiety_n if_o it_o be_v not_o within_o danger_n of_o law_n yet_o those_o who_o have_v not_o receive_v a_o great_a measure_n of_o grace_n be_v bashful_a and_o loath_a to_o be_v see_v in_o any_o unaccustomed_a goodness_n and_o as_o if_o it_o be_v some_o blemish_n unto_o they_o they_o be_v ready_a to_o blush_v if_o more_o than_o ordinary_a piety_n be_v lay_v to_o their_o charge_n or_o if_o wicked_a man_n do_v accuse_v they_o of_o be_v too_o religious_a and_o thus_o much_o i_o think_v good_a to_o speak_v of_o the_o sin_n of_o drunkenness_n treatise_n §._o sect._n 4._o the_o conclusion_n of_o this_o treatise_n both_o to_o persuade_v all_o man_n to_o abhor_v this_o vice_n who_o be_v not_o overtake_v therewith_o and_o to_o dissuade_v those_o who_o have_v defile_v themselves_o by_o wallow_v in_o this_o filthy_a puddle_n from_o persist_v in_o this_o brutish_a course_n the_o lord_n make_v that_o which_o have_v be_v say_v effectual_a to_o these_o end_n that_o we_o may_v not_o only_o perform_v the_o duty_n of_o piety_n towards_o he_o and_o the_o duty_n of_o righteousness_n towards_o our_o neighbour_n but_o also_o the_o duty_n of_o temperance_n and_o sobriety_n towards_o ourselves_o that_o so_o by_o our_o christian_a life_n and_o conversation_n god_n may_v be_v glorify_v our_o brethren_n edify_v and_o we_o more_o and_o more_o assure_v of_o our_o inheritance_n among_o god_n saint_n in_o heaven_n when_o as_o we_o live_v as_o it_o become_v his_o child_n and_o servant_n here_o on_o earth_n the_o which_o grace_n the_o god_n of_o grace_n and_o goodness_n vouchsafe_v unto_o we_o for_o his_o christ_n sake_n to_o who_o with_o the_o father_n and_o the_o holy_a spirit_n be_v all_o praise_n and_o glory_n now_o and_o for_o evermore_o amen_n finis_fw-la a_o treatise_n against_o fornication_n and_o adultery_n wherein_o be_v show_v the_o heinousness_n of_o these_o sin_n the_o grievousnes_n of_o their_o punishment_n and_o the_o mean_n whereby_o we_o may_v be_v preserve_v from_o they_o chap._n i._n the_o sin_n of_o the_o people_n endanger_v the_o commonwealth_n as_o when_o the_o great_a body_n of_o the_o commonwealth_n be_v through_o purge_v from_o the_o noisome_a dregs_n of_o sin_n inhabitant_n §._o sect._n 1._o the_o sin_n of_o the_o people_n cause_n the_o land_n to_o vomit_v out_o her_o inhabitant_n wherewith_o it_o be_v oppress_v and_o surcharge_v it_o suck_v plentiful_o and_o as_o it_o be_v with_o a_o good_a appetite_n god_n liberal_a gift_n and_o blessing_n like_o wholesome_a food_n the_o which_o
sect._n 3._o the_o fornicator_n stain_v his_o name_n with_o reproach_n and_o infamy_n pro._n 6.33_o so_o also_o against_o his_o whole_a person_n and_o that_o both_o in_o respect_n of_o this_o life_n and_o also_o the_o life_n to_o come_v in_o respect_n of_o this_o life_n he_o sin_v against_o himself_o by_o stain_v his_o good_a name_n with_o reproach_n and_o infamy_n for_o he_o that_o commit_v these_o sin_n of_o uncleanness_n shall_v find_v a_o wound_n and_o dishonour_n and_o his_o reproach_n shall_v never_o be_v put_v away_o as_o the_o wise_a man_n have_v tell_v we_o who_o approve_v it_o for_o true_a not_o only_o by_o his_o doctrine_n but_o also_o by_o his_o own_o example_n for_o the_o excellence_n of_o his_o wisdom_n have_v not_o to_o this_o day_n take_v away_o the_o blemish_n of_o this_o folly_n in_o his_o excessive_a multiply_v his_o wife_n &_o concubine_n the_o which_o also_o be_v continual_o verify_v in_o the_o experience_n of_o other_o man_n who_o have_v defile_v themselves_o with_o this_o vice_n for_o howsoever_o the_o wound_n may_v be_v curable_a if_o they_o true_o repent_v and_o power_n into_o it_o the_o precious_a balm_n of_o christ_n blood_n yet_o a_o scar_n will_v ever_o remain_v in_o their_o name_n and_o reputation_n though_o god_n in_o his_o infinite_a mercy_n after_o true_a conversion_n cast_v their_o sin_n behind_o his_o back_n and_o will_v not_o remember_v they_o yet_o be_v they_o seldom_o forget_v among_o man_n second_o beast_n §._o sect._n 4._o fornicator_n transform_v themselves_o into_o beast_n whereas_o the_o lord_n in_o their_o creation_n have_v make_v they_o in_o his_o own_o image_n they_o by_o this_o sin_n transform_v themselves_o into_o the_o similitude_n of_o beast_n for_o of_o all_o other_o sin_n the_o sin_n of_o uncleanness_n be_v most_o sensual_a and_o brutish_a in_o which_o respect_n the_o fornicator_n in_o the_o scripture_n be_v compare_v to_o the_o brute_n creature_n 7.22_o pro._n 7.22_o so_o the_o wise_a man_n liken_v the_o foolish_a young_a man_n mislead_v by_o the_o harlot_n unto_o a_o ox_n lead_v to_o the_o slaughter_n and_o to_o a_o bird_n haste_v to_o the_o snare_n 5.8_o jer._n 5.8_o the_o prophet_n jeremie_n compare_v they_o to_o pamper_a horse_n ney_v after_o their_o neighbour_n wife_n 23.18_o deut._n 23.18_o and_o in_o the_o law_n the_o whore_n and_o the_o dog_n be_v couple_v together_o as_o fit_o resemble_v one_o another_o in_o their_o quality_n and_o condition_n yea_o in_o truth_n they_o be_v far_o more_o filthy_a in_o this_o kind_n than_o the_o beast_n themselves_o for_o they_o have_v no_o other_o law_n to_o contain_v they_o but_o their_o own_o nature_n and_o sensual_a appetite_n and_o therefore_o they_o do_v but_o their_o kind_n and_o that_o for_o the_o most_o part_n moderate_o in_o their_o due_a time_n and_o season_n whereas_o the_o fornicator_n have_v the_o law_n of_o god_n to_o restrain_v he_o do_v nevertheless_o not_o only_o satisfy_v but_o also_o glut_v nature_n and_o whole_o employ_v his_o wit_n and_o reason_n to_o strengthen_v he_o in_o his_o filthiness_n by_o art_n when_o the_o power_n and_o ability_n of_o nature_n fail_v he_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o life_n to_o come_v the_o fornicator_n sin_v against_o himself_o unexcusable_a §._o sect._n 5._o whoredom_n make_v a_o man_n unexcusable_a first_o because_o of_o all_o other_o sin_n the_o sin_n of_o whoredom_n make_v he_o most_o unexcusable_a when_o in_o the_o great_a day_n of_o the_o lord_n he_o shall_v be_v call_v to_o a_o reckon_n for_o where_o as_o other_o sin_n may_v have_v some_o colour_n of_o excuse_n draw_v either_o from_o unavoidable_a necessity_n or_o want_v of_o convenient_a mean_n to_o shun_v they_o the_o fornicator_n can_v have_v no_o such_o pretence_n because_o the_o lord_n have_v offer_v unto_o he_o a_o remedy_n to_o prevent_v this_o sin_n namely_o lawful_a marriage_n whereby_o he_o may_v be_v preserve_v from_o it_o 7.2_o 1._o cor._n 7.2_o according_a to_o that_o 1._o cor._n 7.2_o to_o avoid_v fornication_n let_v every_o man_n have_v his_o wife_n and_o let_v every_o woman_n have_v she_o own_o husband_n in_o which_o respect_n he_o be_v like_a unto_o a_o thief_n which_o live_v by_o the_o common_a spoil_n not_o for_o want_v but_o when_o as_o he_o may_v have_v sufficient_a maintenance_n at_o his_o own_o command_n by_o lawful_a mean_n not_o for_o any_o urgent_a necessity_n but_o for_o vain_a and_o foolish_a curiosity_n 9.17_o prou._n 9.17_o because_o steal_v water_n be_v sweet_a and_o the_o bread_n which_o be_v get_v guileful_o have_v a_o pleasant_a taste_n neither_o let_v any_o man_n here_o object_v his_o poverty_n and_o want_n of_o mean_n to_o maintain_v a_o wife_n and_o such_o a_o charge_n as_o usual_o accompany_v marriage_n for_o see_v we_o can_v live_v nor_o move_v but_o by_o god_n blessing_n we_o may_v more_o hopeful_o expect_v it_o when_o we_o live_v according_a to_o his_o holy_a ordinance_n then_o when_o we_o continue_v in_o sin_n and_o provoke_v his_o wrath_n by_o the_o common_a breach_n of_o his_o commandment_n but_o though_o hereby_o we_o shall_v be_v bring_v into_o penury_n yet_o better_o it_o be_v to_o want_v wealth_n then_o a_o good_a conscience_n and_o to_o live_v in_o a_o poor_a estate_n in_o this_o life_n which_o be_v short_a and_o momentary_a 16._o luk._n 16._o have_v the_o assurance_n of_o god_n favour_n and_o hope_v of_o future_a glory_n then_o to_o have_v the_o rich_a glutton_n plenty_n here_o to_o bestow_v upon_o our_o carnal_a lust_n and_o afterward_o to_o be_v torture_v in_o the_o everlasting_a torment_n of_o hell_n fire_n second_o hell_n §._o sect._n 6._o the_o fornicator_n exclude_v himself_o out_o of_o the_o joy_n of_o heaven_n and_o cast_v himself_o into_o hell_n the_o fornicator_n live_v in_o his_o sin_n without_o repentance_n exclude_v himself_o out_o of_o the_o joy_n of_o heaven_n and_o plunge_v body_n and_o soul_n headlong_o into_o hellish_a torment_n concern_v the_o former_a it_o be_v say_v that_o no_o and_o no_o apoc._n 22.27_o and_o unclean_a thing_n shall_v ever_o enter_v into_o the_o joy_n of_o the_o new_a jerusalem_n and_o much_o less_o these_o who_o be_v defile_v with_o the_o most_o pollute_a sin_n of_o fornication_n and_o uncleanness_n that_o 22.15_o that_o 22.15_o whoremonger_n shall_v be_v exclude_v out_o of_o these_o eternal_a joy_n and_o have_v no_o part_n in_o this_o heavenly_a 5._o heavenly_a 1._o cor._n 6.9_o gal._n 5.19.21_o ephes_n 5_o 5._o inheritance_n prepare_v for_o the_o saint_n as_o appear_v by_o manifold_a testimony_n of_o holy_a scripture_n and_o for_o the_o other_o the_o scripture_n plain_o testify_v that_o whoremonger_n hold_v the_o direct_a course_n which_o lead_v into_o hell_n and_o everlasting_a condemnation_n 9.18_o prou._n 2.18_o and_o 7.27_o and_o 9.18_o so_o the_o wise_a man_n say_v that_o the_o harlot_n house_n tend_v to_o death_n and_o that_o her_o guest_n be_v in_o the_o depth_n of_o hell_n and_o the_o holy_a ghost_n plain_o tell_v we_o that_o among_o many_o other_o heinous_a sinner_n the_o whoremonger_n shall_v have_v his_o part_n in_o the_o lake_n which_o burn_v with_o fire_n and_o brimstone_n which_o be_v the_o second_o death_n 21.8_o apoc._n 21.8_o apoc._n 21.8_o now_o what_o desperate_a folly_n be_v this_o for_o a_o brutish_a pleasure_n which_o be_v vain_a and_o momentany_a to_o hazard_v the_o loss_n of_o the_o eternal_a joy_n of_o god_n kingdom_n and_o for_o the_o quench_n of_o their_o burn_a and_o beastly_a lust_n to_o kindle_v not_o only_o the_o flame_n of_o god_n wrath_n but_o also_o the_o dreadful_a fire_n of_o hell_n wherein_o they_o shall_v eternal_o be_v torment_v both_o in_o soul_n and_o body_n chap._n viii_o that_o fornication_n be_v the_o cause_n of_o many_o other_o grievous_a sin_n and_o thus_o have_v i_o show_v that_o the_o fornicatour_n sin_v heinous_o both_o in_o respect_n of_o god_n his_o neighbour_n uncleanness_n §._o sect._n 1._o that_o fornication_n be_v the_o cause_n of_o adultery_n and_o all_o abominable_a uncleanness_n and_o himself_o now_o i_o be_o further_a to_o prove_v that_o as_o this_o sin_n of_o whoredom_n be_v in_o itself_o exceed_v sinful_a so_o also_o it_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o diverse_a other_o grievous_a sin_n for_o when_o the_o conscience_n be_v defile_v with_o this_o pollute_a sin_n it_o be_v make_v fit_a to_o admit_v and_o entertain_v the_o foul_a vice_n and_o most_o enormous_a crime_n and_o such_o a_o large_a breach_n be_v make_v therein_o it_o be_v easy_o overflow_v and_o drown_v with_o a_o flood_n of_o wickedness_n more_o especial_o fornication_n be_v the_o cause_n of_o great_a sin_n of_o the_o same_o kind_n as_o for_o example_n of_o adultery_n for_o it_o be_v usual_o see_v by_o common_a experience_n that_o a_o young_a fornicatour_n make_v a_o old_a adulterer_n and_o he_o who_o in_o the_o prime_n of_o his_o age_n make_v no_o conscience_n of_o defile_v his_o neighbour_n child_n ripen_v
in_o wickedness_n as_o he_o ripen_v in_o year_n when_o he_o come_v to_o maturity_n will_v make_v no_o conscience_n of_o defile_v his_o neighbour_n wife_n so_o also_o it_o prepare_v the_o way_n &_o make_v a_o easy_a entrance_n for_o incest_n sodomy_n buggery_n &_o all_o manner_n of_o abominable_a filthiness_n which_o even_o corrupt_a nature_n be_v ashamed_a to_o own_o 3._o eph._n 5_o 3._o and_o be_v not_o so_o much_o as_o to_o be_v name_v among_o christian_n but_o with_o hatred_n and_o detestation_n and_o this_o come_v to_o pass_v partly_o through_o the_o just_a judgement_n of_o god_n who_o for_o their_o former_a filthiness_n give_v they_o up_o to_o a_o reprobate_a sense_n 1._o rom._n 1._o and_o to_o the_o slavery_n of_o their_o own_o filthy_a affection_n and_o unnatural_a lust_n to_o run_v on_o in_o their_o sin_n with_o greediness_n to_o their_o utter_a perdition_n and_o partly_o through_o the_o nature_n of_o sin_n which_o be_v in_o continual_a growth_n and_o if_o it_o be_v not_o nip_v in_o the_o bud_n or_o sprig_n become_v in_o short_a time_n a_o tree_n of_o huge_a largeness_n if_o it_o be_v not_o crush_v and_o kill_v in_o the_o shell_n it_o will_v like_v the_o cockatrice_n grow_v to_o such_o a_o poisonous_a nature_n that_o it_o will_v kill_v with_o the_o very_a look_n the_o which_o as_o it_o be_v verify_v of_o all_o other_o so_o especial_o of_o these_o sin_n of_o uncleanness_n for_o after_o they_o be_v conceive_v by_o natural_a concupiscence_n and_o bear_v with_o delight_n and_o nurse_v with_o wantonness_n at_o last_o be_v feed_v with_o curiosity_n as_o it_o be_v with_o their_o complete_a nourishment_n they_o grow_v unto_o unnatural_a shape_n and_o in_o the_o end_n become_v hideous_a monster_n most_o ugly_a and_o abominable_a in_o the_o sight_n of_o god_n and_o man_n and_o last_o this_o come_v to_o pass_v through_o the_o cunning_a malice_n of_o our_o old_a enemy_n the_o devil_n who_o when_o he_o can_v at_o the_o first_o thrust_v into_o the_o door_n of_o our_o heart_n &_o conscience_n the_o great_a sin_n do_v make_v way_n &_o entrance_n for_o they_o by_o those_o which_o be_v less_o like_o unto_o those_o who_o not_o be_v able_a by_o any_o possible_a mean_n to_o thrust_v the_o fruit_n into_o a_o glass_n with_o a_o narrow_a mouth_n in_o his_o full_a ripeness_n do_v put_v it_o in_o when_o it_o be_v young_a and_o new_a knit_v and_o so_o let_v it_o grow_v be_v still_o nourish_v with_o the_o root_n unto_o his_o natural_a bigness_n till_o it_o have_v fill_v the_o glass_n whereby_o they_o make_v that_o easy_a by_o art_n which_o be_v impossible_a in_o nature_n or_o like_v unto_o mischievous_a thief_n who_o intend_v to_o rob_v a_o house_n and_o be_v unable_a any_o otherwise_o to_o enter_v do_v thrust_v into_o the_o window_n the_o least_o of_o their_o company_n who_o be_v enter_v open_v and_o give_v a_o easy_a ingress_n and_o passage_n unto_o those_o who_o be_v of_o the_o large_a stature_n so_o this_o malicious_a gardener_n satan_n be_v not_o able_a to_o thrust_v into_o our_o heart_n and_o conscience_n the_o evil_a fruit_n of_o sin_n in_o his_o full_a ripeness_n do_v put_v it_o into_o they_o as_o it_o be_v in_o the_o bud_n know_v that_o be_v nourish_v with_o the_o malicious_a sap_n which_o be_v derive_v from_o the_o root_n of_o our_o natural_a corruption_n it_o will_v quick_o grow_v to_o his_o full_a bigness_n and_o this_o archtheefe_n the_o devil_n intend_v to_o rob_v we_o of_o the_o riches_n of_o god_n grace_n and_o not_o be_v able_a to_o enter_v with_o his_o most_o enormous_a crime_n as_o it_o be_v his_o associate_n of_o the_o great_a size_n do_v first_o thrust_v into_o our_o soul_n and_o conscience_n his_o small_a sin_n the_o which_o be_v enter_v open_v a_o large_a door_n and_o give_v entrance_n unto_o all_o manner_n outrageous_a wickedness_n second_o whoredom_n be_v oftentimes_o the_o cause_n of_o murder_n murder_n §._o sect._n 2._o whoredom_n be_v oftentimes_o the_o cause_n of_o murder_n and_o much_o bloodshed_n and_o that_o first_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o fornicatour_n himself_o who_o make_v a_o clear_a passage_n unto_o his_o wickedness_n with_o the_o death_n and_o destruction_n of_o all_o those_o who_o hinder_v or_o oppose_v against_o it_o sometime_o by_o poison_n and_o secret_a treachery_n sometime_o by_o force_n and_o open_a violence_n for_o the_o fire_n of_o lust_n so_o inflame_v man_n heart_n with_o deadly_a fury_n against_o those_o who_o stand_v in_o the_o way_n and_o hinder_v the_o satisfy_n of_o their_o beastly_a desire_n that_o it_o will_v not_o otherwise_o be_v quench_v but_o with_o their_o blood_n of_o this_o we_o have_v a_o example_n in_o herodias_n who_o be_v so_o incense_v against_o john_n the_o baptist_n for_o speak_v against_o her_o filthiness_n 6._o mar._n 6._o that_o in_o mortal_a revenge_n she_o prefer_v the_o cut_n off_o his_o head_n before_o the_o half_a of_o herod_n kingdom_n 11._o 2._o sam._n 11._o yea_o even_o holy_a david_n himself_o after_o his_o heart_n be_v defile_v with_o unclean_a lust_n make_v way_n for_o the_o satisfy_n thereof_o and_o the_o salve_v of_o his_o credit_n by_o the_o death_n of_o his_o innocent_a subject_n and_o he_o who_o conscience_n be_v so_o tender_a that_o he_o will_v not_o drink_v of_o the_o water_n of_o the_o well_o which_o be_v procure_v with_o the_o hazard_n and_o peril_n of_o his_o three_o worthy_n life_n though_o he_o be_v ready_a to_o faint_v with_o thirst_n have_v 5.17.18_o have_v for_o the_o story_n which_o be_v 2._o sam_n 23.16_o be_v to_o be_v refer_v to_o that_o which_o be_v 2._o sam._n 5.17.18_o afterward_o his_o heart_n so_o harden_v with_o unclean_a lust_n that_o he_o thirst_v after_o the_o blood_n of_o his_o faithful_a servant_n and_o choose_v rather_o to_o defile_v his_o soul_n and_o conscience_n with_o this_o abominable_a murder_n than_o he_o will_v have_v his_o filthy_a affection_n unsatisfied_a second_o it_o be_v a_o common_a cause_n of_o quarrel_v brawl_a fight_a and_o consequent_o of_o bloodshed_n and_o murder_n among_o those_o who_o be_v corrival_n in_o love_n or_o rather_o in_o beastly_a lust_n for_o the_o harlot_n like_v unto_o the_o salt_n bitch_n intertain_v many_o lover_n which_o like_a dog_n be_v ready_a to_o snarl_v and_o tear_v one_o another_o in_o piece_n when_o the_o one_o have_v the_o pre-eminence_n in_o her_o love_n above_o the_o other_o who_o scorn_v to_o be_v his_o equal_a and_o last_o it_o incense_v the_o party_n kindred_n and_o friend_n who_o be_v abuse_v unto_o wrath_n which_o usual_o become_v so_o unreconcilable_a because_o the_o disgrace_n redound_v also_o unto_o themselves_o that_o nothing_o can_v appease_v it_o but_o the_o death_n of_o the_o party_n who_o have_v do_v this_o villainy_n a_o example_n whereof_o we_o have_v in_o ammon_n murder_v by_o absolom_n for_o deflower_v his_o sister_n 13._o 2._o sam._n 13._o and_o in_o sichem_n who_o together_o with_o his_o father_n and_o the_o whole_a city_n be_v put_v to_o the_o sword_n by_o jacobs_n son_n 34._o gen._n 34._o for_o abuse_v dina_n and_o in_o the_o beniamite_n who_o tribe_n be_v almost_o root_v out_o in_o revenge_n of_o that_o villainy_n which_o be_v offer_v to_o the_o levite_n concubine_n 20._o judge_n 19_o &_o 20._o last_o 4.14_o §._o sect._n 3._o whoredom_n the_o cause_n of_o idolatry_n rom._n 1._o hos_fw-la 4.14_o carnal_a whoredom_n be_v oftentimes_o a_o cause_n of_o spiritual_a fornication_n and_o idolatry_n as_o it_o be_v sometime_o also_o the_o fruit_n and_o effect_v thereof_o for_o these_o two_o be_v seldom_o sever_v but_o as_o mutual_a cause_n do_v reciprocal_o produce_v one_o another_o and_o this_o come_v to_o pass_v partly_o because_o the_o lord_n give_v those_o up_o who_o be_v pollute_v with_o vile_a affection_n to_o blindness_n of_o mind_n whereby_o they_o be_v so_o infatuate_v that_o they_o be_v ready_a in_o their_o superstitious_a devotion_n to_o believe_v lie_n and_o to_o be_v abuse_v with_o strong_a delusion_n and_o partly_o because_o idolatry_n common_o favour_v or_o at_o least_o tollerate_v fornication_n and_o therefore_o the_o whoremonger_n favour_v and_o approove_v idolatry_n which_o give_v he_o liberty_n to_o continue_v in_o his_o sin_n with_o security_n of_o conscience_n as_o before_o i_o have_v show_v in_o the_o example_n of_o the_o papist_n â—_o 1._o king_n â—_o the_o like_a experience_n we_o have_v in_o solomon_n who_o when_o he_o be_v by_o the_o allurement_n of_o strange_a woman_n draw_v to_o be_v a_o whoremonger_n be_v soon_o after_o persuade_v to_o become_v a_o idolater_n also_o and_o have_v lose_v his_o bodily_a chastity_n he_o within_o a_o while_n lose_v the_o chastity_n and_o cleanness_n of_o soul_n and_o after_o he_o have_v break_v the_o covenant_n of_o marriage_n he_o violate_v also_o his_o covenant_n which_o he_o have_v make_v with_o god_n chap._n ix_o that_o whoredom_n be_v the_o
neither_o do_v our_o sovereign_a lord_n and_o supreme_a judge_n take_v the_o execution_n of_o justice_n into_o his_o own_o hand_n but_o when_o it_o be_v neglect_v by_o his_o inferior_a and_o earthly_a officer_n whereas_o contrariwise_o when_o magistrate_n sleep_v and_o wink_n at_o enormous_a crime_n than_o the_o lord_n especial_o watch_v and_o behold_v they_o when_o as_o their_o sword_n of_o justice_n most_o rust_v in_o the_o scabbard_n then_o be_v the_o lord_n most_o ready_a to_o draw_v out_o the_o terrible_a sword_n of_o his_o fierce_a vengeance_n whereby_o he_o destroy_v both_o the_o wicked_a people_n and_o the_o negligent_a magistrate_n chap._n xiii_o of_o the_o eternal_a punishment_n which_o god_n inflict_v upon_o fornicator_n and_o these_o be_v the_o temporal_a punishment_n which_o the_o lord_n inflict_v both_o upon_o private_a person_n heaven_n §._o sect._n 1._o 1_o god_n deprive_v they_o for_o this_o sin_n of_o the_o joy_n of_o heaven_n and_o whole_a commonwealth_n for_o this_o sin_n of_o whoredom_n the_o which_o although_o they_o be_v many_o and_o grievous_a yet_o be_v they_o nothing_o in_o comparison_n of_o those_o eternal_a punishment_n which_o he_o have_v prepare_v for_o those_o who_o be_v guilty_a of_o this_o crime_n in_o the_o life_n to_o come_v for_o first_o whereas_o our_o chief_a happiness_n shall_v then_o principal_o consist_v in_o the_o fruition_n of_o god_n because_o he_o be_v infinite_a in_o all_o goodness_n and_o perfection_n and_o in_o a_o unspeakable_a and_o unmeasurable_a degree_n comprehend_v in_o himself_o alone_o all_o that_o virtue_n excellence_n delight_n comfort_n and_o whatsoever_o good_a thing_n may_v be_v desire_v either_o for_o the_o inflame_a of_o our_o love_n or_o the_o perfect_a of_o our_o joy_n with_o which_o if_o we_o compare_v all_o the_o goodness_n and_o excellence_n of_o the_o creature_n which_o either_o have_v be_v be_v or_o shall_v be_v they_o be_v altogether_o incomparable_o less_o than_o the_o least_o drop_n in_o respect_n of_o the_o main_a ocean_n and_o then_o the_o small_a grain_n of_o sand_n in_o comparison_n of_o the_o whole_a globe_n of_o the_o earth_n this_o sin_n of_o whoredom_n do_v exclude_v we_o for_o ever_o out_o of_o his_o presence_n in_o which_o be_v fullness_n of_o joy_n and_o cast_v we_o into_o a_o everlasting_a banishment_n out_o of_o his_o heavenly_a kingdom_n so_o the_o apostle_n tell_v we_o that_o neither_o fornicator_n 6.9_o 1._o cor._n 6.9_o nor_o idolater_n nor_o adulterer_n nor_o wantoness_n nor_o bugger_n etc._n etc._n shall_v inherit_v the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n and_o that_o dog_n enchanter_n whoremonger_n 22.15_o apoc._n 22.15_o murderer_n and_o such_o outrageous_a sinner_n shall_v be_v shut_v out_o of_o the_o gate_n of_o the_o new_a jerusalem_n if_o therefore_o banishment_n out_o of_o our_o earthly_a country_n be_v account_v such_o a_o heavy_a punishment_n that_o every_o one_o careful_o avoid_v such_o fault_n as_o may_v deserve_v it_o the_o which_o in_o truth_n in_o 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it_o be_v at_o the_o long_a a_o momentary_a and_o when_o it_o be_v at_o the_o best_a a_o wretched_a and_o miserable_a life_n and_o afterward_o have_v as_o ready_a and_o short_a a_o passage_n into_o our_o heavenly_a country_n where_o all_o joy_n and_o happiness_n attend_v we_o as_o if_o we_o still_o remain_v at_o our_o native_a home_n then_o how_o much_o more_o grievous_a be_v it_o to_o be_v banish_v out_o of_o our_o new_a jerusalem_n where_o there_o be_v all_o comfort_n without_o mixture_n of_o discontent_n and_o all_o blessedness_n without_o the_o least_o grief_n or_o misery_n and_o that_o not_o for_o a_o momentanie_n life_n but_o for_o ever_o and_o ever_o and_o yet_o this_o be_v but_o the_o one_o half_a of_o their_o misery_n which_o they_o shall_v then_o endure_v fire_n §._o sect._n 2._o fornicator_n shall_v be_v cast_v into_o hell_n fire_n for_o well_o be_v it_o with_o they_o if_o they_o may_v become_v like_o the_o beast_n which_o perish_v and_o that_o have_v lead_v a_o brutish_a 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21.8_o 21.8_o apoc._n 21.8_o and_o therefore_o as_o one_o nail_n drive_v out_o another_o so_o shall_v the_o remembrance_n of_o the_o fire_n of_o hell_n extinguish_v the_o flame_n of_o lust_n kindle_v in_o man_n heart_n and_o the_o consideration_n of_o these_o intolerable_a and_o everlasting_a torment_n shall_v restrain_v man_n from_o those_o short_a vain_a and_o sensual_a pleasure_n which_o be_v the_o cause_n and_o forerunner_n of_o they_o 9_o august_n de_fw-fr honest_a mulier_fw-la cap_n 3._o tom._n 9_o for_o as_o augustine_n say_v citò_fw-la praeterit_fw-la quod_fw-la delectat_fw-la &_o permanet_fw-la sine_fw-la fine_fw-la quod_fw-la eruciat_fw-la the_o pleasure_n of_o lust_n which_o for_o the_o time_n delight_v do_v soon_o vanish_v but_o the_o pain_n of_o hell_n into_o which_o they_o plunge_v we_o do_v continue_v for_o evermore_o chap._n xiiii_o the_o objection_n of_o fornicatour_n answer_v who_o excuse_v their_o sin_n under_o the_o pretence_n of_o marriage_n and_o thus_o have_v i_o 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person_n from_o unlawful_a concupiscence_n they_o must_v learn_v to_o ground_n it_o not_o upon_o carnal_a respect_n as_o upon_o beauty_n personage_n riches_n friend_n no_o nor_o yet_o upon_o their_o moral_a virtue_n and_o other_o excellent_a part_n for_o then_o the_o cause_n be_v take_v away_o their_o love_n also_o must_v needs_o cease_v as_o we_o find_v by_o daily_a experience_n in_o many_o who_o have_v marry_v in_o the_o burn_a and_o almost_o rage_a heat_n of_o their_o love_n have_v afterward_o come_v to_o as_o great_a a_o loathe_v one_o of_o another_o when_o either_o they_o find_v themselves_o disappoint_v and_o unsatisfy_a in_o their_o hope_n or_o the_o cause_n of_o their_o love_n quite_o take_v away_o or_o decay_a but_o they_o must_v ground_v their_o love_n upon_o the_o love_n of_o god_n and_o perform_v it_o one_o towards_o another_o in_o obedience_n to_o his_o commandment_n as_o also_o upon_o the_o bond_n of_o marriage_n which_o nothing_o can_v dissolve_v but_o death_n or_o adultery_n whereby_o there_o be_v such_o a_o near_a union_n between_o they_o that_o they_o be_v no_o more_o two_o but_o one_o flesh_n so_o that_o though_o all_o other_o cause_n fail_v yet_o they_o be_v to_o continue_v their_o love_n towards_o they_o because_o they_o be_v part_n of_o themselves_o 5.28.29_o ephes_n 5.28.29_o and_o member_n of_o their_o own_o body_n and_o therefore_o when_o they_o be_v faulty_a wound_a and_o disease_v with_o infirmity_n and_o corruption_n they_o be_v not_o to_o cast_v they_o of_o and_o to_o seek_v for_o new_a change_v their_o true_a member_n as_o it_o be_v for_o wooden_a leg_n and_o arm_n but_o there_o to_o use_v all_o good_a mean_n whereby_o they_o may_v be_v cure_v and_o amend_v and_o thus_o have_v i_o show_v what_o fornication_n and_o adultery_n be_v the_o heinousness_n of_o the_o sin_n treatise_n §._o sect._n 10._o the_o conclusion_n of_o this_o treatise_n and_o the_o grievousnes_n of_o their_o punishment_n together_o with_o the_o mean_n whereby_o 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christ_n which_o his_o most_o precious_a bloodshed_n have_v purchase_v for_o us._n the_o which_o mercy_n the_o lord_n vouchsafe_v unto_o we_o even_o for_o the_o same_o his_o most_o dear_a son_n sake_n to_o who_o with_o the_o father_n and_o his_o holy_a spirit_n be_v ascribe_v all_o glory_n and_o praise_n power_n majesty_n might_n and_o dominion_n both_o now_o and_o for_o evermore_o amen_n finis_fw-la a_o treatise_n wherein_o the_o sin_n of_o bribery_n be_v discover_v and_o display_v that_o it_o may_v be_v abhor_v and_o avoid_v chap._n i._o of_o the_o occasion_n of_o this_o treatise_n as_o there_o be_v great_a friendship_n cure_v §._o sect._n 1._o that_o the_o sin_n of_o covetousness_n be_v most_o hard_o cure_v and_o a_o inseparable_a league_n between_o corrupt_a nature_n and_o all_o manner_n of_o sin_n whatsoever_o so_o this_o inviolable_a amity_n do_v no_o where_n more_o manifest_o appear_v then_o between_o it_o and_o the_o sin_n of_o covetousness_n whereof_o it_o come_v to_o pass_v that_o whereas_o other_o sin_n either_o lurk_n in_o corner_n as_o be_v ashamed_a to_o show_v themselves_o or_o hang_v down_o the_o head_n when_o they_o be_v discover_v and_o reproove_v selfe-guiltinesse_n take_v from_o they_o all_o apology_n and_o excuse_n these_o sin_n of_o covetousness_n be_v partly_o so_o cover_v and_o hide_v out_o of_o the_o sight_n of_o the_o offender_n with_o carnal_a love_n and_o partly_o so_o gild_v over_o with_o glorious_a pretence_n and_o as_o it_o be_v fence_v in_o on_o all_o side_n with_o excuse_n which_o partiality_n make_v seem_v impregnable_a that_o they_o dare_v vaunt_v themselves_o in_o open_a view_n stand_v in_o their_o own_o defence_n and_o with_o a_o audacious_a forehead_n encounter_v all_o opposer_n yea_o such_o sure_a possession_n do_v vice_n of_o this_o nature_n take_v of_o the_o heart_n of_o man_n and_o so_o strong_o be_v they_o back_v with_o the_o multitude_n and_o quality_n of_o the_o offender_n it_o more_o danger_n in_o reprove_v sin_n then_o in_o commit_v it_o who_o all_o with_o unite_a force_n stand_v up_o both_o by_o word_n and_o example_n in_o their_o defence_n that_o common_o the_o reproof_n be_v make_v more_o unpardonable_a than_o the_o sin_n and_o while_o the_o vice_n though_o unmask_v stare_v in_o man_n face_n without_o shame_n or_o blush_a the_o reprehender_n be_v discountenance_v if_o not_o persecute_v and_o punish_v and_o his_o reason_n be_v not_o only_o reject_v as_o weak_a but_o also_o explode_v as_o ridiculous_a of_o this_o we_o have_v a_o example_n in_o our_o saviour_n christ_n himself_o example_n §._o sect._n 2._o the_o former_a point_n clear_v by_o example_n for_o whereas_o when_o he_o sound_v the_o sad_a tune_n of_o the_o law_n against_o sin_n in_o general_a and_o seek_v to_o affect_v the_o people_n with_o this_o mournful_a music_n he_o only_o complain_v that_o they_o do_v not_o weep_v 7.32_o luk._n 7.32_o it_o be_v say_v when_o he_o go_v about_o to_o persuade_v they_o not_o to_o set_v their_o heart_n upon_o the_o earthly_a mammon_n the_o covetous_a pharisee_n laugh_v he_o to_o scorn_v 16.14_o luk._n 16.14_o so_o when_o ezechiel_n preach_v the_o word_n of_o god_n unto_o those_o who_o heart_n go_v after_o covetousness_n 33.31_o ezec._n 33.31_o they_o give_v he_o the_o hear_n but_o when_o he_o have_v say_v what_o be_v can_v against_o their_o sin_n they_o mow_v at_o he_o with_o their_o mouth_n and_o deride_v he_o for_o his_o labour_n and_o so_o when_o paul_n speak_v against_o the_o idol_n diana_n demetrius_n and_o the_o craftsman_n not_o so_o much_o in_o heat_n of_o their_o devotion_n as_o for_o the_o loss_n of_o their_o gain_n which_o they_o former_o enjoy_v by_o make_v silver_n shrine_v unto_o their_o goddess_n 19.24_o a_o &_o 19.24_o be_v at_o the_o hear_n of_o this_o doctrine_n fill_v not_o only_o with_o anger_n but_o also_o with_o outrageous_a fury_n whereby_o they_o bring_v the_o whole_a city_n into_o a_o uproar_n and_o fill_v it_o with_o confusion_n lay_v violent_a hand_n upon_o paul_n companion_n when_o as_o the_o apostle_n himself_o be_v out_o of_o the_o way_n neither_o can_v god_n minister_n entreat_v of_o the_o like_a argument_n expect_v better_a success_n in_o these_o worse_a time_n and_o corrupt_a age_n of_o the_o world_n wherein_o man_n goodness_n be_v measure_v according_a to_o their_o wealth_n and_o not_o their_o virtue_n and_o every_o one_o esteem_v according_a to_o the_o quantity_n of_o his_o riches_n without_o any_o respect_n of_o the_o mean_n whereby_o he_o have_v compass_v they_o the_o which_o be_v some_o discouragement_n unto_o i_o reprover_n §._o sect._n 3._o impudency_n of_o sin_n a_o discouragement_n to_o the_o reprover_n intend_v to_o speak_v and_o write_v against_o one_o particular_a branch_n of_o covetousness_n the_o sin_n of_o bribery_n because_o i_o fear_v lest_o when_o i_o have_v take_v all_o the_o pain_n i_o can_v in_o dissuade_v man_n from_o this_o vice_n i_o may_v just_o complain_v with_o the_o prophet_n that_o i_o have_v spend_v my_o strength_n in_o vain_a and_o that_o the_o word_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v make_v a_o reproach_n unto_o i_o and_o in_o derision_n daily_a 20.8_o jer._n 20.8_o for_o who_o see_v not_o that_o this_o sin_n of_o bribery_n be_v grow_v unto_o a_o common_a practice_n and_o usual_a fashion_n have_v both_o multitude_n of_o offender_n to_o defend_v it_o and_o the_o greatness_n of_o the_o delinquent_n to_o grace_n and_o countenance_v it_o in_o so_o much_o as_o now_o it_o be_v make_v a_o note_n of_o a_o brave_a mind_n to_o receive_v great_a gift_n and_o not_o to_o take_v base_a bribe_n or_o to_o stoop_v unto_o every_o sordidous_a prey_n aurum_fw-la quis_fw-la nisi_fw-la mentis_fw-la inops_fw-la oblatum_n respuit_fw-la aurum_fw-la yea_o now_o it_o be_v count_v a_o sign_n of_o incivility_n not_o to_o accept_v of_o all_o proffer_a kindness_n and_o a_o badge_n of_o folly_n and_o sottish_a
the_o mean_a while_o they_o shall_v be_v barbarouslie_o ignorant_a and_o thereby_o fit_a to_o destroy_v the_o church_n then_o to_o build_v it_o to_o betray_v it_o into_o the_o power_n of_o the_o spiritual_a wolf_n then_o to_o defend_v or_o deliver_v it_o whereby_o it_o appear_v that_o almost_o all_o state_n in_o all_o place_n be_v exceed_o corrupt_a and_o disorder_v with_o this_o vice_n of_o bribe_v so_o as_o in_o these_o time_n we_o may_v make_v that_o bold_a and_o general_a challenge_n quid_fw-la non_fw-la argento_fw-la quid_fw-la non_fw-la corrumpitur_fw-la auro_fw-la qui_fw-la maiora_fw-la dabit_fw-la munera_fw-la victor_n erit_fw-la verin_n mich._n verin_n what_o be_v there_o which_o be_v not_o corrupt_v with_o silver_n and_o gold_n and_o who_o in_o competition_n and_o in_o all_o suit_n have_v the_o pre-eminence_n and_o victory_n but_o he_o who_o can_v bring_v large_a gift_n neither_o be_v the_o preferment_n of_o honour_n only_o attain_v unto_o by_o these_o bribe_a course_n but_o also_o the_o preferment_n of_o wealth_n and_o riches_n for_o as_o the_o cunning_a fisher_n bait_v his_o hook_n with_o a_o small_a fish_n to_o get_v a_o great_a so_o the_o only_a course_n in_o these_o day_n to_o compass_v great_a wealth_n be_v to_o venture_v that_o which_o we_o already_o have_v to_o bring_v our_o state_n to_o a_o low_a ebb_n when_o we_o will_v hopefullie_o expect_v a_o full_a sea_n and_o to_o impoverish_v ourselves_o with_o give_v bribe_n when_o we_o desire_v to_o be_v advance_v to_o the_o great_a riches_n chap._n ii_o that_o bribe_a be_v forbid_v and_o condemn_v as_o a_o great_a sin_n both_o by_o god_n and_o man_n but_o the_o more_o general_a this_o vice_n be_v nature_n §._o sect._n 1._o bribery_n condemn_v both_o by_o the_o law_n of_o god_n and_o light_n of_o nature_n the_o more_o danger_n there_o be_v of_o be_v infect_v with_o it_o and_o consequent_o the_o great_a care_n and_o circumspection_n must_v be_v use_v to_o keep_v ourselves_o from_o the_o common_a pollution_n of_o bribe_v whether_o we_o respect_v give_v or_o receive_v and_o to_o this_o purpose_n that_o we_o may_v be_v more_o strong_o arm_v against_o this_o sin_n which_o while_o it_o allure_v and_o delight_v pierce_v the_o very_a heart_n and_o soul_n i_o will_v set_v forth_o the_o greatness_n and_o odiousness_n thereof_o together_o with_o the_o miserable_a fruit_n which_o it_o bring_v forth_o both_o in_o respect_n of_o particular_a person_n and_o whole_a commonwealth_n and_o country_n that_o it_o be_v a_o sin_n to_o bribe_v appear_v hereby_o in_o that_o the_o scripture_n forbid_v and_o condemn_v it_o exod._n 23.8_o 23.8_o exod._n 23.8_o thou_o shall_v take_v no_o gift_n for_o the_o gift_n blind_v the_o wise_a etc._n etc._n the_o which_o be_v repeat_v and_o by_o repetition_n confirm_v deut._n 16.19_o 16.19_o deut._n 16.19_o wrest_v not_o thou_o the_o law_n nor_o respect_v any_o person_n neither_o take_v reward_n etc._n etc._n yea_o not_o only_o be_v it_o condemn_v as_o a_o sin_n by_o the_o scripture_n which_o be_v the_o exact_a rule_n of_o justice_n but_o also_o by_o the_o light_n of_o nature_n though_o much_o decay_a and_o corrupt_v for_o even_o heathen_a man_n have_v abhor_v bribe_v as_o a_o corrupt_a sore_n which_o eat_v out_o the_o heart_n of_o all_o virtuous_a carriage_n and_o as_o a_o fret_a canker_n which_o devour_v whole_a society_n and_o commonwealth_n ephialtes_n although_o a_o poor_a man_n hist_o aelian_a lib._n 11._o the_o var._n hist_o refuse_v great_a gift_n when_o they_o be_v offer_v because_o as_o he_o say_v he_o shall_v thereby_o be_v move_v to_o deal_v unjust_o if_o his_o benefactor_n importune_v he_o or_o be_v condemn_v as_o ungrateful_a for_o not_o requite_v their_o benefit_n alcumenes_n say_v that_o he_o can_v not_o receive_v gift_n lacon_n plutarch_n apotheg_n lacon_n and_o keep_v peace_n with_o the_o law_n photion_n receive_v a_o hundred_o talent_n as_o a_o gift_n from_o alexander_n demand_v of_o the_o messenger_n wherefore_o it_o be_v send_v to_o he_o rather_o than_o to_o any_o other_o of_o the_o athenian_n and_o upon_o this_o answer_n return_v because_o he_o know_v he_o to_o be_v a_o honest_a and_o just_a man_n he_o reply_v again_o why_o then_o i_o will_v entreat_v your_o master_n that_o he_o will_v suffer_v i_o to_o continue_v in_o my_o honesty_n and_o justice_n thereby_o imply_v that_o he_o can_v not_o possible_o be_v such_o a_o one_o if_o he_o suffer_v himself_o to_o be_v corrupt_v with_o reward_n but_o the_o scripture_n go_v further_a 5.12_o §._o sect._n 2._o the_o scripture_n condemn_v bribe_v as_o a_o heinous_a sin_n amos._n 5.12_o and_o condemn_v bribe_v not_o only_o as_o a_o sin_n but_o also_o as_o a_o mighty_a sin_n amos_n 5.12_o for_o i_o know_v your_o manifold_a transgression_n and_o your_o mighty_a sin_n they_o afflict_v the_o just_a they_o take_v reward_n and_o they_o oppress_v the_o poor_a in_o the_o gate_n the_o which_o as_o it_o be_v true_a of_o all_o briber_n so_o especial_o of_o those_o who_o be_v in_o the_o place_n of_o magistracy_n and_o authority_n be_v corrupt_v with_o reward_n and_o move_v thereby_o to_o pervert_v judgement_n and_o also_o of_o all_o other_o who_o be_v allure_v by_o bribe_n to_o attempt_v any_o thing_n which_o be_v unlawful_a and_o wicked_a for_o all_o such_o grievous_o sin_n against_o god_n god_n how_o the_o briber_n sin_v against_o god_n their_o neighbour_n and_o themselves_o against_o the_o lord_n not_o only_o by_o direct_a break_n of_o his_o commandment_n but_o also_o in_o dishonour_v his_o name_n after_o a_o exttaordinarie_a manner_n namely_o by_o draw_v he_o as_o much_o as_o in_o they_o lie_v into_o the_o fellowship_n of_o their_o sin_n or_o at_o least_o into_o the_o slander_n of_o it_o for_o magistrate_n be_v god_n deputy_n and_o vicegerent_n here_o on_o earth_n and_o the_o judgement_n which_o they_o administer_v be_v not_o their_o own_o but_o the_o judgement_n of_o the_o great_a king_n of_o heaven_n and_o earth_n as_o jehosaphat_n tell_v his_o judge_n 19.6_o 2._o chron._n 19.6_o 2._o chron._n 19.6_o take_v heed_n what_o you_o do_v for_o you_o execute_v not_o the_o judgement_n of_o man_n but_o of_o the_o lord_n and_o he_o will_v be_v with_o you_o in_o the_o cause_n and_o judgement_n when_o as_o therefore_o they_o be_v corrupt_v do_v pervert_v judgement_n what_o do_v they_o else_o but_o make_v the_o lord_n to_o the_o uttermost_a of_o their_o power_n to_o pronounce_v a_o false_a or_o unjust_a sentence_n what_o do_v they_o but_o offer_v unto_o he_o a_o kind_n of_o violence_n in_o force_v he_o by_o his_o substitute_n to_o do_v that_o which_o be_v contrary_a to_o his_o own_o nature_n for_o the_o lord_n respect_v not_o person_n nor_o receive_v reward_n as_o it_o be_v 2._o chron._n 19.7_o 36.18_o 2._o chron._n 19.7_o job._n 34.19_o and_o 36.18_o he_o regard_v not_o the_o rich_a more_o than_o the_o poor_a job_n 34.19_o neither_o can_v a_o multitude_n of_o gift_n move_v he_o to_o acquit_v the_o sinner_n chap._n 36.18_o where_o as_o 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content_a to_o rob_v his_o prince_n treasury_n but_o also_o shall_v make_v sale_n of_o his_o great_a seal_n and_o the_o sceptre_n of_o his_o kingdom_n but_o as_o the_o briber_n sin_v against_o god_n man_n §._o sect._n 3._o how_o the_o briber_n sin_v against_o his_o neighbour_n and_o first_o against_o private_a man_n so_o also_o against_o his_o neighbour_n and_o that_o both_o private_a man_n and_o whole_a society_n against_o private_a man_n he_o offend_v diverse_a way_n first_o against_o those_o who_o he_o wrong_v by_o injustice_n either_o when_o he_o deprive_v they_o of_o their_o right_n rob_v they_o of_o that_o wherewith_o god_n have_v endow_v they_o or_o by_o condemn_v the_o innocent_a who_o god_n justifi_v or_o by_o oppress_v the_o weak_a and_o friendless_a who_o god_n will_v have_v especial_o favour_v and_o respect_v second_o he_o sin_v against_o
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reward_n against_o the_o innocent_a as_o it_o be_v psal_n 15.5_o 15_o psalm_n 15_o and_o while_o they_o call_v good_a evil_n and_o evil_a good_a wrong_a right_n and_o right_a wrong_n justify_v the_o wicked_a for_o a_o reward_n and_o take_v away_o the_o righteousness_n of_o the_o righteous_a from_o he_o they_o make_v themselves_o subject_a to_o a_o double_a woe_n denounce_v against_o they_o 5.20.23_o esa_n 5.20.23_o esa_n 5.20.23_o second_o they_o be_v guilty_a of_o this_o sin_n of_o bribe_v business_n §._o sect._n 4._o 2._o by_o exact_v extraordinary_a fee_n for_o ordinary_a business_n who_o exact_a extraordinary_a fee_n for_o ordinary_a labour_n and_o excessive_a reward_n for_o small_a pain_n to_o themselves_o and_o as_o little_a profit_n to_o their_o client_n the_o which_o be_v a_o common_a fault_n of_o these_o time_n wherein_o some_o lawyer_n so_o much_o overualue_n their_o labour_n above_o their_o worth_n that_o scarce_o ten_o time_n so_o much_o as_o their_o ordinary_a fee_n will_v 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fee_n be_v bad_a in_o itself_o and_o full_a of_o injustice_n and_o corruption_n so_o be_v it_o of_o worse_a consequence_n for_o if_o none_o of_o worth_n can_v be_v entertain_v but_o at_o these_o high_a rate_n then_o those_o who_o be_v of_o low_a condition_n and_o mean_a estate_n be_v through_o their_o necessity_n debar_v of_o their_o help_n and_o counsel_n and_o only_o those_o who_o abound_v in_o wealth_n and_o have_v full_a purse_n have_v the_o benefit_n of_o it_o whereof_o it_o must_v needs_o follow_v that_o through_o the_o great_a skill_n and_o persuade_a eloquence_n which_o be_v use_v in_o the_o defence_n of_o their_o cause_n who_o be_v rich_a &_o through_o the_o weak_a and_o insufficient_a handle_n of_o the_o poor_a man_n cause_n though_o never_o so_o just_a powerful_a injustice_n will_v get_v the_o upper_a hand_n oftentimes_o of_o weak_a right_n and_o truth_n have_v no_o patron_n but_o her_o own_o naked_a simplicity_n to_o maintain_v she_o against_o the_o unresistable_a violence_n of_o bold_a eloquence_n and_o cunning_a insinuation_n and_o surmize_n do_v not_o seldom_o in_o these_o day_n take_v the_o foil_n but_o much_o more_o do_v they_o offend_v cause_n §._o sect._n 5._o 3._o when_o have_v receive_v their_o fee_n they_o will_v not_o speak_v in_o their_o client_n cause_n who_o receive_v their_o fee_n sometime_o double_a and_o treble_a will_v not_o vouchsafe_v when_o the_o cause_n of_o their_o client_n be_v to_o be_v hear_v to_o come_v unto_o the_o bar_n or_o to_o open_v their_o lip_n in_o defence_n of_o their_o right_n whereby_o they_o great_o injure_v their_o client_n in_o betray_v their_o cause_n under_o colour_n of_o patronage_n withhold_v their_o promise_a counsel_n and_o help_v when_o the_o necessity_n of_o the_o cause_n most_o require_v it_o whereof_o it_o must_v needs_o follow_v that_o the_o adverse_a party_n will_v obtain_v a_o easy_a victory_n when_o be_v arm_v at_o all_o point_n for_o the_o encounter_n he_o find_v no_o adversary_n in_o the_o list_n to_o make_v resistance_n and_o also_o hereby_o they_o make_v themselves_o guilty_a of_o shameful_a theft_n in_o that_o they_o take_v those_o fee_n which_o of_o right_n do_v not_o belong_v unto_o they_o for_o the_o reward_n be_v not_o absolute_o give_v unto_o they_o but_o upon_o the_o condition_n of_o their_o best_a assistance_n the_o which_o condition_n be_v not_o perform_v they_o have_v no_o just_a title_n unto_o the_o gift_n no_o more_o than_o the_o servant_n have_v right_a to_o his_o wage_n who_o do_v no_o work_n or_o spend_v his_o whole_a time_n in_o follow_v his_o own_o business_n lawyer_n the_o cause_n of_o the_o former_a sin_n 1._o the_o covetousness_n of_o the_o lawyer_n now_o the_o cause_n hereof_o principal_o be_v their_o gripe_a covetousness_n which_o make_v they_o think_v all_o the_o water_n lose_v which_o run_v beside_o their_o mill_n and_o therefore_o they_o greedy_o undertake_v as_o many_o business_n as_o be_v commend_v unto_o they_o by_o assure_a hope_n 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entertain_v he_o to_o speak_v in_o his_o own_o cause_n he_o put_v into_o his_o mouth_n this_o golden_a gag_n to_o restrain_v he_o from_o speak_v against_o he_o in_o the_o behalf_n of_o the_o adverse_a party_n wherein_o they_o behave_v themselves_o like_o the_o poor_a indian_n who_o offer_v sacrifice_n to_o the_o devil_n not_o because_o they_o look_v to_o obtain_v from_o they_o any_o good_a but_o because_o they_o will_v restrain_v they_o from_o do_v they_o any_o hurt_n so_o these_o not_o for_o hope_n of_o receive_v any_o help_n but_o to_o keep_v they_o from_o hurt_v their_o cause_n fee_v they_o with_o large_a gift_n whereby_o it_o come_v to_o pass_v that_o they_o who_o in_o this_o corrupt_a rank_n be_v of_o great_a fame_n be_v more_o enrich_v by_o their_o silence_n than_o other_o by_o their_o labour_a speech_n and_o have_v more_o and_o great_a fee_n to_o keep_v they_o sit_v still_o and_o do_v nothing_o than_o other_o for_o trudge_v to_o the_o court_n and_o take_v all_o the_o pain_n last_o they_o offend_v by_o make_v tedious_a delay_n suit_n §._o sect._n 6._o 4._o by_o make_v tedious_a delay_n and_o protract_v suit_n and_o protract_v of_o suit_n from_o term_n to_o term_v and_o year_n to_o year_n divise_v a_o thousand_o quirk_n and_o shift_n to_o keep_v the_o cause_n from_o come_v to_o a_o just_a trial_n to_o the_o end_n that_o together_o with_o the_o suit_n their_o fee_n may_v be_v continue_v and_o become_v of_o extraordinary_a reward_n annual_a rent_n to_o be_v pay_v unto_o they_o quarterly_o at_o every_o term_n so_o that_o in_o these_o day_n the_o execution_n of_o justice_n be_v far_o unlike_a unto_o that_o it_o be_v in_o the_o time_n of_o moses_n 18.14_o exod._n 18.14_o for_o then_o jethro_n complain_v that_o the_o people_n suit_n be_v too_o tedious_o delay_v because_o they_o be_v fain_o to_o wait_v from_o morning_n to_o night_n
and_o encourage_v to_o maintain_v the_o glory_n of_o god_n and_o our_o own_o person_n and_o state_n against_o the_o impiety_n and_o injustice_n of_o man_n though_o anger_n therefore_o be_v but_o a_o bad_a mistress_n to_o command_v yet_o it_o be_v a_o good_a servant_n to_o obey_v though_o it_o be_v but_o a_o ill_a captain_n to_o lead_v our_o force_n into_o the_o field_n against_o our_o spiritual_a and_o temporal_a enemy_n yet_o it_o be_v a_o good_a soldier_n so_o long_o as_o it_o subiect_v itself_o to_o the_o government_n and_o discipline_n of_o sanctify_a reason_n 2._o objection_n 2._o but_o it_o be_v further_o object_v by_o the_o stoike_v that_o anger_n be_v a_o perturbation_n of_o the_o mind_n and_o therefore_o evil_a to_o this_o i_o answer_v answer_n answer_n that_o as_o the_o perturbation_n of_o the_o mind_n which_o be_v move_v upon_o unjust_a cause_n be_v also_o unjust_a and_o evil_a so_o that_o which_o be_v cause_v upon_o just_a and_o necessary_a occasion_n be_v just_a and_o 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injury_n and_o so_o as_o it_o be_v first_o kindle_v the_o flame_n which_o be_v kindle_v do_v for_o the_o instant_n perturb_v the_o mind_n but_o the_o perturbation_n be_v quick_o over_o pass_v and_o the_o mind_n quiet_v reason_n be_v make_v no_o less_o fit_a thereby_o to_o judge_v of_o the_o injury_n and_o much_o more_o fit_a to_o revenge_v it_o and_o therefore_o moderate_a and_o sanctify_a anger_n be_v so_o far_o from_o hurt_v and_o hinder_v the_o judgement_n of_o reason_n that_o it_o rather_o seruiceable_o aid_v and_o support_v it_o by_o incite_v and_o encourage_v it_o courageous_o to_o execute_v that_o which_o reason_n have_v just_o decree_v and_o resolve_v as_o therefore_o the_o most_o precious_a eye-salue_n do_v present_o after_o it_o be_v put_v into_o the_o eye_n dim_a and_o dazzle_v the_o sight_n but_o afterward_o cause_v it_o to_o see_v much_o more_o clear_o so_o this_o affection_n of_o moderate_a and_o holy_a anger_n do_v at_o the_o first_o somewhat_o perturb_v reason_n but_o afterward_o it_o make_v it_o much_o more_o active_a in_o execute_v and_o perform_v all_o good_a design_n and_o so_o much_o for_o the_o lawfulness_n of_o anger_n both_o in_o respect_n of_o the_o first_o creation_n thereof_o and_o as_o it_o be_v renew_v and_o sanctify_v by_o god_n spirit_n as_o also_o concern_v the_o diverse_a sort_n of_o anger_n now_o in_o the_o next_o place_n we_o be_v to_o consider_v which_o of_o these_o be_v command_v or_o forbid_v in_o my_o text_n forbid_a what_o anger_n be_v command_v and_o what_o forbid_a first_o for_o the_o affection_n as_o it_o be_v create_v by_o god_n howsoever_o it_o be_v just_a and_o holy_a in_o itself_o yet_o now_o the_o beauty_n and_o excellency_n thereof_o be_v deface_v with_o the_o foul_a spot_n of_o original_a sin_n so_o that_o there_o remain_v only_o some_o relic_n of_o the_o perfection_n wherein_o it_o be_v create_v till_o it_o be_v again_o renew_v and_o restore_v by_o god_n sanctify_a spirit_n this_o therefore_o be_v not_o here_o command_v or_o forbid_v but_o only_o that_o we_o labour_v asmuch_o as_n may_v be_v that_o it_o may_v come_v near_o his_o former_a excellency_n the_o other_o two_o sort_n namely_o corrupt_a and_o sanctify_a anger_n the_o one_o in_o these_o word_n be_v command_v the_o other_o forbid_v these_o word_n therefore_o may_v be_v divide_v into_o two_o general_a part_n division_n the_o general_a division_n the_o first_o a_o exhortation_n or_o commandment_n wherein_o just_a and_o holy_a anger_n be_v enjoin_v or_o commend_v unto_o we_o in_o the_o first_o word_n be_v angry_a the_o second_o a_o prohibition_n or_o dehortation_n from_o unjust_a and_o corrupt_a anger_n in_o the_o next_o word_n but_o sin_n not_o and_o because_o by_o reason_n of_o our_o corruption_n we_o be_v prone_a to_o fall_v into_o it_o the_o apostle_n in_o the_o word_n follow_v limit_v and_o restrayn_v it_o to_o a_o short_a time_n lest_o it_o shall_v turn_v into_o malice_n let_v not_o the_o sun_n go_v down_o etc._n etc._n as_o though_o he_o shall_v say_v though_o through_o infirmity_n you_o fall_v into_o rash_a and_o unaduised_a anger_n yet_o continue_v not_o in_o your_o sin_n let_v not_o the_o sun_n go_v down_o on_o your_o wrath_n the_o most_o of_o our_o new_a interpreter_n think_v that_o the_o first_o word_n be_v rather_o a_o permission_n then_o a_o precept_n command_v that_o just_a anger_n be_v here_o command_v and_o therefore_o to_o be_v understand_v thus_o if_o you_o be_v angry_a sin_v not_o or_o thus_o be_v you_o angry_a sin_n not_o that_o be_v though_o through_o infirmity_n you_o fall_v into_o anger_n yet_o add_v not_o sin_n unto_o sin_n by_o continue_v in_o it_o but_o i_o see_v no_o reason_n why_o the_o word_n shall_v be_v thus_o wrest_v see_v there_o follow_v no_o absurdity_n or_o inconvenience_n if_o they_o be_v plain_o understand_v without_o any_o alteration_n which_o can_v be_v avoid_v if_o we_o admit_v of_o their_o exposition_n for_o i_o will_v ask_v of_o they_o whether_o be_v here_o mean_v a_o lawful_a and_o just_a anger_n or_o that_o which_o be_v unlawful_a and_o unjust_a if_o lawful_a and_o just_a why_o may_v it_o not_o be_v command_v see_v it_o be_v as_o necessary_a and_o profitable_a to_o the_o further_a of_o god_n glory_n and_o our_o good_a as_o any_o other_o sanctify_a affection_n if_o unjust_a and_o unlawful_a as_o they_o understand_v it_o i_o will_v know_v how_o we_o can_v be_v angry_a and_o sin_n not_o but_o say_v they_o if_o a_o holy_a anger_n be_v here_o mean_v what_o need_v the_o constraint_n let_v not_o the_o sun_n etc._n etc._n see_v the_o long_o it_o last_v the_o rather_o it_o be_v to_o be_v commend_v if_o it_o be_v just_a and_o holy_a i_o answer_v these_o word_n be_v to_o be_v refer_v not_o to_o the_o precept_n be_v angry_a but_o to_o the_o prohition_n but_o sin_n not_o where_o unjust_a anger_n be_v forbid_v as_o before_o just_a anger_n be_v command_v and_o this_o be_v manifest_a in_o the_o text_n for_o he_o do_v not_o say_v let_v not_o the_o sun_n go_v down_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d upon_o your_o anger_n but_o 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d 〈◊〉_d upon_o your_o wrath_n or_o unjust_a and_o inveterate_a anger_n as_o this_o word_n be_v common_o use_v so_o that_o the_o sense_n of_o these_o word_n be_v brief_o thus_o much_o word_n the_o meaning_n of_o the_o word_n be_v angry_a and_o spare_v not_o so_o that_o your_o anger_n be_v just_a and_o holy_a but_o see_v by_o reason_n of_o your_o infirmity_n and_o corruption_n your_o just_a anger_n may_v easy_o degenerate_v and_o become_v unjust_a if_o due_a time_n place_n person_n and_o other_o circumstance_n be_v not_o observe_v therefore_o take_v heed_n you_o sin_v not_o by_o be_v unjust_o angry_a yet_o if_o through_o infirmity_n you_o fall_v into_o this_o sin_n do_v not_o harbour_v it_o no_o not_o one_o day_n
let_v not_o the_o sun_n go_v down_o on_o your_o wrath_n and_o so_o much_o for_o the_o meaning_n of_o the_o word_n now_o i_o will_v entreat_v of_o their_o several_a part_n anger_n sect._n 4._o of_o just_a anger_n and_o first_o concern_v just_a anger_n what_o it_o be_v and_o what_o be_v require_v in_o our_o anger_n that_o it_o may_v be_v just_a and_o holy_a anger_n the_o definition_n of_o just_a anger_n t_o this_o anger_n be_v a_o holy_a and_o reasonable_a desire_n of_o revenge_n stir_v up_o in_o we_o upon_o just_a weighty_a and_o necessary_a cause_n whereby_o we_o be_v after_o a_o lawful_a manner_n angry_a with_o our_o own_o and_o other_o vice_n &_o sin_n rather_o than_o with_o the_o person_n do_v desire_v just_o to_o punish_v and_o revenge_v the_o vice_n and_o sin_n to_o the_o end_n god_n may_v be_v glorify_v the_o party_n amend_v and_o that_o the_o anger_n of_o god_n be_v pacify_v may_v be_v avert_v not_o only_o from_o the_o party_n offend_v but_o also_o the_o church_n and_o common_a 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abuse_v or_o injure_v then_o if_o the_o injury_n be_v offer_v to_o themselves_o if_o therefore_o we_o be_v loyal_a subject_n faithful_a servant_n and_o love_a child_n we_o can_v choose_v but_o be_v incite_v to_o a_o holy_a anger_n if_o we_o see_v our_o glorious_a sovereign_n our_o good_a master_n and_o gracious_a father_n by_o any_o mean_v dishonour_v when_o moses_n see_v that_o the_o child_n of_o israel_n have_v contrary_a to_o god_n express_a commandment_n reserve_v manna_n till_o the_o next_o morning_n example_n example_n he_o can_v not_o contain_v himself_o from_o show_v this_o holy_a anger_n when_o he_o see_v his_o lord_n and_o master_n will_v not_o observe_v 12.3_o exod._n 16.20_o num._n 12.3_o exod._n 16.20_o so_o that_o though_o moses_n be_v the_o meek_a man_n that_o be_v on_o earth_n yet_o can_v he_o not_o with_o patience_n endure_v to_o see_v god_n ordinance_n contemn_v in_o like_a manner_n when_o he_o see_v that_o honour_n and_o glory_n which_o be_v due_a only_o to_o god_n almighty_a derive_v to_o a_o base_a and_o brutish_a idol_n he_o be_v provoke_v to_o a_o holy_a anger_n and_o so_o whole_o possess_v with_o a_o divine_a and_o heavenly_a rage_n that_o he_o not_o only_o break_v the_o two_o table_n write_v by_o god_n own_o hand_n but_o sharp_o revenge_v this_o idolatry_n with_o the_o death_n of_o three_o thousand_o of_o the_o offender_n 32._o exod._n 32._o so_o that_o though_o the_o people_n be_v dear_a to_o he_o then_o his_o own_o life_n yea_o then_o the_o salvation_n of_o his_o own_o soul_n 25.7.8_o verse_n 32._o num._n 25.7.8_o yet_o be_v the_o glory_n of_o god_n more_o dear_a and_o precious_a unto_o he_o then_o either_o of_o both_o phinees_n also_o when_o he_o see_v god_n dishonour_v with_o that_o shameless_a sin_n of_o zimry_n and_o cozby_n be_v provoke_v with_o a_o holy_a anger_n he_o revenge_v this_o dishonour_n with_o the_o death_n of_o both_o the_o offender_n thus_o also_o be_v elias_n zealous_a for_o god_n glory_n 19.14_o 1_o kin._n 19.14_o 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sin_n be_v most_o sweet_a to_o his_o envenom_a appetite_n the_o covetous_a extortioner_n be_v much_o offend_v if_o he_o be_v just_o deprive_v of_o that_o riches_n which_o he_o have_v unjust_o get_v but_o he_o be_v not_o angry_a with_o his_o sin_n into_o which_o he_o be_v fall_v by_o unjust_a come_n by_o they_o the_o blasphemer_n be_v enrage_v if_o he_o be_v but_o reprove_v for_o his_o blasphemy_n though_o by_o the_o law_n of_o god_n he_o deserve_v to_o die_v for_o it_o but_o he_o be_v nothing_o displease_v with_o himself_o for_o dishonour_v the_o majesty_n of_o god_n in_o a_o word_n every_o one_o be_v angry_a with_o the_o small_a punishment_n yet_o not_o move_v with_o the_o great_a sin_n but_o if_o we_o will_v be_v angry_a and_o sin_n not_o we_o must_v not_o be_v so_o much_o displease_v for_o incur_v that_o punishment_n which_o we_o have_v just_o deserve_v as_o that_o by_o our_o sin_n we_o have_v dishonour_v god_n and_o the_o like_a abuse_n there_o be_v of_o our_o anger_n towards_o other_o man_n be_v soon_o stir_v up_o to_o choler_n against_o their_o neighbour_n upon_o every_o slight_a occasion_n and_o show_v of_o injury_n offer_v to_o themselves_o though_o it_o be_v but_o a_o unkind_a word_n or_o a_o mistake_a speech_n or_o but_o a_o strange_a countenance_n but_o when_o god_n be_v dishonour_v his_o name_n blaspheme_v his_o religion_n deride_v his_o sabath_n profane_v his_o whole_a worship_n and_o service_n contemn_v they_o can_v look_v upon_o the_o offender_n with_o a_o smile_a countenance_n and_o so_o confirm_v they_o in_o their_o sin_n or_o if_o they_o be_v angry_a they_o will_v either_o not_o be_v see_v in_o it_o at_o all_o or_o else_o they_o will_v show_v it_o after_o so_o cold_a a_o manner_n that_o it_o shall_v hardly_o be_v discern_v whereas_o if_o
unjust_a anger_n unjust_a anger_n be_v a_o wrongful_a and_o a_o unreasonable_a desire_n of_o revenge_n stir_v up_o in_o we_o by_o unjust_a cause_n whereby_o we_o have_v no_o respect_n of_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n nor_o the_o good_a of_o ourselves_o or_o our_o brethren_n be_v after_o a_o unjust_a &_o immoderate_a manner_n angry_a with_o they_o with_o who_o we_o ought_v not_o to_o be_v angry_a that_o unjust_a anger_n be_v a_o desire_n of_o revenge_n revenge_n anger_n a_o unresonable_a desire_n of_o revenge_n it_o be_v so_o evident_a that_o it_o need_v no_o proof_n for_o we_o know_v by_o daily_a experience_n that_o he_o who_o be_v provoke_v unto_o anger_n by_o a_o injury_n offer_v in_o truth_n or_o in_o his_o opinion_n desire_v revenge_n according_a to_o the_o nature_n of_o the_o injury_n receive_v or_o the_o opinion_n which_o he_o have_v conceive_v of_o it_o if_o he_o be_v injure_v by_o a_o scornful_a look_n he_o seek_v to_o revenge_v it_o with_o a_o disdainful_a countenance_n if_o by_o word_n he_o revenge_v by_o word_n if_o in_o deed_n he_o desire_v to_o revenge_v by_o deed_n yea_o oftentimes_o the_o fury_n of_o anger_n cast_v a_o mist_n before_o the_o sight_n of_o reason_n cause_v small_a injury_n to_o seem_v great_a &_o according_a to_o that_o false_a opinion_n incit_v man_n to_o take_v revenge_n without_o all_o proportion_n for_o a_o angry_a look_n with_o angry_a word_n for_o angry_a word_n with_o blow_n and_o for_o blow_n with_o death_n according_a to_o the_o violence_n of_o the_o affection_n and_o not_o the_o quality_n of_o the_o injury_n receive_v now_o that_o this_o desire_n of_o revenge_n be_v unjust_a and_o unreasonable_a 4._o sect._n 4._o it_o appear_v by_o that_o which_o follow_v in_o the_o definition_n and_o first_o because_o the_o cause_n thereof_o be_v unjust_a the_o cause_n of_o unjust_a anger_n be_v either_o internal_a or_o external_a love_n the_o cause_n of_o unjust_a anger_n 1._o internal_a 1._o self_n love_n the_o internal_a cause_n be_v diverse_a as_o first_o self_fw-fr love_n whereby_o we_o so_o immoderate_o love_v ourselves_o that_o we_o never_o think_v of_o the_o injury_n &_o indignity_n which_o we_o offer_v other_o or_o else_o suppose_v they_o to_o be_v none_o or_o else_o light_o esteem_v of_o they_o as_o not_o worthy_a the_o recital_n but_o on_o the_o other_o side_n it_o make_v man_n heinous_o aggravate_v injury_n offer_v unto_o themselves_o and_o so_o to_o make_v huge_a mountain_n of_o small_a molehill_n it_o cause_v the_o heart_n easy_o to_o apprehend_v the_o wrong_n busy_a in_o meditate_v of_o it_o be_v apprehend_v eager_a in_o seek_v revenge_n after_o meditation_n and_o the_o hand_n no_o less_o forward_o in_o act_v those_o tragedy_n which_o the_o heart_n have_v invent_v for_o by_o self_n love_v man_n be_v induce_v to_o think_v themselves_o worthy_a of_o all_o love_n and_o honour_n and_o therefore_o if_o a_o small_a injury_n be_v offer_v unto_o they_o they_o suppose_v that_o death_n be_v too_o small_a a_o revenge_n for_o so_o great_a a_o indignity_n offer_v to_o such_o worthy_a personage_n yea_o if_o they_o be_v not_o so_o much_o respect_v as_o their_o haughty_a ambition_n desire_v or_o if_o other_o be_v prefer_v before_o they_o and_o that_o deserve_o this_o be_v matter_n enough_o to_o provoke_v they_o to_o furious_a rage_n not_o only_o against_o they_o of_o who_o they_o be_v not_o regard_v but_o they_o also_o who_o be_v prefer_v in_o other_o judgement_n and_o this_o be_v evident_a in_o the_o example_n of_o cain_n who_o because_o god_n respect_v the_o offering_n of_o abel_n more_o than_o he_o 4._o gen._n 4._o be_v incense_v to_o wrath_n and_o have_v his_o anger_n so_o inflame_v that_o nothing_o can_v quench_v it_o but_o the_o blood_n of_o his_o dear_a brother_n and_o in_o saul_n who_o can_v with_o no_o patience_n endure_v that_o the_o praise_n of_o david_n shall_v surmount_v he_o in_o the_o sight_n and_o audience_n of_o the_o people_n 19.8_o 1._o sam._n 19.8_o but_o be_v enrage_v with_o deadly_a anger_n against_o he_o who_o for_o his_o merit_n deserve_v to_o be_v advance_v and_o thus_o do_v self_n love_n make_v a_o man_n wink_v at_o those_o injury_n which_o he_o offer_v other_o and_o to_o put_v on_o the_o spectacle_n of_o affection_n when_o he_o look_v on_o those_o wrong_n which_o be_v offer_v to_o himself_o whereby_o it_o come_v to_o pass_v that_o every_o small_a injury_n seem_v great_a and_o provoke_v to_o great_a anger_n whereas_o if_o we_o think_v mean_o of_o ourselves_o and_o love_v our_o neighbour_n as_o ourselves_o we_o will_v not_o suffer_v our_o judgement_n to_o be_v so_o over_o balance_v with_o the_o weight_n of_o affection_n in_o judge_v of_o the_o injury_n nor_o give_v the_o reins_n to_o our_o anger_n in_o pursue_v it_o with_o revenge_n the_o second_o internal_a cause_n of_o unjust_a anger_n be_v pride_n and_o arrogancy_n of_o spirit_n which_o be_v a_o fruit_n of_o self_n love_n pride_n sect._n 5._o the_o second_o cause_n of_o unjust_a anger_n pride_n for_o self_n love_v it_o be_v which_o make_v we_o have_v a_o high_a opinion_n of_o ourselves_o this_o high_a opinion_n cause_v arrogancy_n and_o pride_n and_o pride_n cause_v man_n to_o be_v more_o sharp_a sight_v in_o descry_v wrong_n and_o more_o furious_o insolent_a in_o take_v revenge_n the_o reason_n hereof_o be_v apparent_a proud_a man_n be_v jealous_a of_o their_o honour_n and_o reputation_n be_v also_o very_o suspicious_a of_o contempt_n so_o that_o the_o least_o injury_n provoke_v they_o to_o choler_n and_o disdain_n because_o they_o be_v ready_a to_o imagine_v that_o thereby_o they_o be_v expose_v to_o contempt_n and_o this_o be_v the_o reason_n why_o proud_a man_n do_v more_o impatient_o suffer_v a_o injury_n offer_v in_o company_n where_o they_o will_v be_v respect_v because_o they_o think_v it_o a_o great_a disparagement_n to_o their_o credit_n and_o reputation_n a_o example_n hereof_o we_o have_v in_o nebuchadnezzer_n 3.19_o dan._n 3.19_o who_o wax_v pale_a for_o anger_n because_o he_o think_v himself_o disgrace_v in_o the_o sight_n of_o all_o his_o prince_n and_o people_n by_o the_o repulse_n which_o he_o receive_v of_o the_o three_o child_n who_o refuse_v to_o obey_v his_o wicked_a commandment_n 3.5.6_o esthe_n 3.5.6_o and_o in_o haman_n who_o be_v so_o enrage_v with_o fury_n because_o mordecay_n will_v not_o in_o the_o sight_n of_o the_o people_n do_v he_o that_o reverence_n which_o his_o proud_a heart_n desire_v that_o he_o think_v his_o death_n too_o small_a a_o revenge_n for_o such_o a_o indignity_n unless_o also_o for_o his_o sake_n he_o utter_o root_v out_o his_o whole_a kindred_n and_o nation_n so_o that_o the_o least_o spark_n of_o anger_n kindle_v with_o the_o small_a occasion_n burst_v out_o into_o a_o rage_a flame_n of_o fury_n if_o it_o be_v blow_v with_o the_o wind_n of_o vainglory_n whereas_o on_o the_o other_o side_n he_o that_o be_v humble_a be_v not_o provoke_v to_o anger_v though_o he_o be_v neglect_v because_o his_o lowly_a conceit_n make_v he_o think_v that_o he_o be_v not_o worthy_a to_o be_v much_o esteem_v nor_o yet_o though_o he_o have_v receive_v a_o injury_n because_o he_o be_v ready_a to_o think_v that_o he_o have_v deserve_v it_o either_o by_o like_a fault_n commit_v against_o man_n or_o more_o heinous_a sin_n against_o god_n the_o three_o internal_a cause_n of_o unjust_a anger_n be_v covetousness_n covetousness_n sect._n 6._o the_o three_o cause_n of_o unjust_a anger_n covetousness_n for_o this_o vice_n make_v man_n desire_v much_o riches_n and_o if_o their_o hope_n fail_v they_o and_o be_v not_o correspondent_a to_o their_o desire_n their_o unquiet_a and_o turbulent_a thought_n be_v fit_a harbinger_n to_o prepare_v a_o lodging_n in_o their_o heart_n to_o entertain_v anger_n it_o make_v they_o undertake_v great_a matter_n which_o when_o they_o be_v not_o able_a to_o compass_v their_o heart_n be_v fill_v with_o vexation_n and_o they_o become_v more_o wayward_a than_o child_n or_o else_o if_o their_o covelous_a desire_n carry_v with_o the_o wing_n of_o ambition_n mount_v not_o so_o high_a a_o pitch_n they_o base_o stoop_v even_o to_o the_o most_o sordidous_a pray_v and_o find_v themselves_o unable_a to_o compass_v great_a matter_n abroad_o they_o intermeddle_v with_o every_o domestical_a trifle_n at_o home_n and_o if_o they_o see_v any_o thing_n miscarry_v through_o the_o default_n of_o wife_n child_n or_o servant_n though_o it_o be_v of_o no_o value_n their_o anger_n can_v contain_v itself_o in_o no_o bound_n of_o reason_n so_o that_o these_o man_n be_v angry_a abroad_o but_o mad_a at_o home_n choleric_a with_o every_o man_n which_o hinder_v or_o do_v not_o further_o their_o commodity_n but_o outrageous_a to_o their_o wife_n child_n and_o servant_n if_o they_o sustain_v the_o least_o loss_n the_o four_o internal_a cause_n of_o unjust_a anger_n luxuriousnesse_n sect._n
which_o hang_v before_o they_o whereinto_o they_o be_v always_o curious_o pry_v the_o external_a cause_n of_o unjust_a anger_n chap._n iii_o and_o so_o much_o for_o the_o internal_a cause_n of_o unjust_a anger_n demenor_n sect._n 1._o 1_o virtuous_a action_n &_o demenor_n now_o we_o be_v to_o speak_v of_o the_o external_a by_o which_o i_o understand_v all_o outward_a occasion_n which_o be_v unjust_o take_v as_o first_o when_o we_o be_v angry_a with_o our_o neighbour_n for_o his_o virtuous_a action_n for_o some_o there_o be_v who_o malignant_a eye_n do_v abhor_v nothing_o more_o than_o the_o bright_a beam_n of_o virtue_n either_o because_o they_o think_v that_o the_o beauty_n of_o other_o perfection_n cause_v the_o deformity_n of_o their_o vice_n to_o seem_v more_o ugg_o &_o that_o their_o degenerate_v nature_n be_v become_v like_o unto_o satan_n example_n example_n who_o hate_v virtue_n because_o it_o be_v virtue_n a_o example_n hereof_o we_o have_v in_o cain_n who_o anger_n be_v kindle_v against_o his_o brother_n because_o he_o be_v accept_v in_o god_n sight_n as_o be_v more_o holy_a than_o himself_o 4.5_o gen_n 4.5_o gen._n 4.5_o as_o also_o in_o saul_n who_o be_v incense_v against_o jonathan_n for_o his_o virtuous_a demeanour_n towards_o david_n 1._o sam._n 20.30_o 20.30_o 1_o sam._n 20.30_o in_o asa_n who_o be_v offend_v with_o the_o prophet_n the_o ambassador_n of_o the_o lord_n for_o deliver_v faithful_o that_o ambassage_n which_o the_o lord_n have_v put_v in_o his_o mouth_n 3.13_o 2_o chro._n 16.10_o dan._n 3.13_o 2._o chron._n 16.10_o in_o nabuchadnezzer_n who_o be_v enrage_v against_o the_o three_o child_n because_o they_o refuse_v to_o commit_v idolatry_n dan._n 3.13_o and_o in_o the_o jew_n who_o be_v fill_v with_o wrath_n because_o our_o saviour_n christ_n make_v a_o true_a exposition_n of_o the_o scripture_n and_o right_o apply_v it_o unto_o they_o 4.28_o luke_n 4.28_o luk._n 4.28_o and_o too_o many_o example_n we_o have_v in_o these_o day_n of_o such_o as_o can_v with_o any_o patience_n endure_v to_o hear_v their_o duty_n teach_v they_o and_o their_o vice_n public_o reprove_v out_o of_o god_n word_n or_o yet_o any_o private_a admonition_n but_o they_o be_v ready_a like_o those_o that_o be_v in_o a_o rage_a fit_n of_o a_o burn_a ague_n to_o despite_v the_o physician_n that_o endeavour_v to_o cure_v they_o so_o that_o in_o our_o time_n he_o be_v like_a to_o incur_v more_o anger_n yea_o and_o danger_n also_o that_o reprove_v sin_n than_o he_o that_o commit_v sin_n he_o that_o reprehend_v atheism_n and_o profaneness_n than_o he_o that_o live_v in_o they_o yea_o so_o desperate_a be_v the_o disease_n of_o this_o decline_a age_n surset_v with_o sin_n that_o the_o physician_n may_v soon_o incur_v hurt_v and_o damage_n by_o the_o fury_n of_o his_o patient_n than_o the_o patient_a help_n and_o health_n by_o the_o skill_n of_o the_o most_o exquisite_a physician_n second_o 2_o sect._n 2_o the_o cause_n of_o our_o anger_n be_v unjust_a when_o it_o be_v only_o imaginary_a have_v no_o other_o ground_n but_o our_o own_o suspicion_n and_o thus_o be_v eliab_n angry_a with_o his_o brother_n david_n because_o he_o suspect_v he_o to_o be_v proud_a whereas_o in_o truth_n his_o own_o pride_n be_v the_o cause_n of_o his_o suspicion_n 17.28_o 1_o sam_n 17.28_o 1_o sam._n 17.28_o and_o this_o be_v the_o most_o common_a cause_n of_o anger_n in_o these_o day_n for_o want_v of_o love_n cause_v man_n to_o interpret_v the_o action_n of_o other_o in_o the_o worst_a sense_n and_o upon_o their_o false_a surmise_n they_o ground_n their_o anger_n one_o be_v angry_a because_o salute_v his_o neighbour_n he_o do_v not_o resalute_v he_o whereas_o perhaps_o he_o do_v not_o see_v he_o or_o at_o the_o least_o have_v his_o mind_n otherwise_o occupy_v do_v not_o observe_v he_o another_o be_v offend_v if_o any_o in_o his_o company_n be_v merry_a think_v that_o he_o make_v himself_o sport_n with_o his_o infirmity_n another_o because_o he_o be_v too_o sad_a imagine_v that_o it_o be_v because_o his_o company_n displease_v he_o in_o a_o word_n as_o man_n surmise_n be_v innumerable_a so_o also_o be_v the_o cause_n of_o unjust_a anger_n yea_o so_o prone_a man_n be_v to_o invent_v cause_n where_o none_o be_v that_o oftentimes_o they_o be_v sore_o displease_v because_o they_o have_v receive_v small_a benefit_n not_o answerable_a to_o their_o expectation_n or_o not_o equal_a to_o those_o which_o they_o see_v bestow_v upon_o other_o and_o so_o they_o be_v provoke_v to_o anger_n with_o small_a gift_n as_o though_o they_o have_v receive_v great_a injury_n but_o let_v we_o be_v ashamed_a of_o such_o folly_n and_o learn_v to_o leave_v it_o have_v thy_o friend_n give_v more_o to_o another_o than_o thou_o why_o it_o may_v be_v he_o have_v deferue_v more_o and_o though_o he_o have_v not_o yet_o that_o which_o thou_o have_v receive_v may_v content_v thou_o if_o thou_o will_v make_v no_o comparison_n nunquam_fw-la erit_fw-la foelix_fw-la quem_fw-la torquebit_fw-la foelicior_fw-la 30._o seneca_n de_fw-fr ira_fw-la lib._n 3._o cap._n 30._o he_o will_v never_o be_v happy_a who_o be_v vex_v when_o he_o see_v one_o more_o happy_a have_v he_o give_v thou_o less_o than_o thou_o do_v hope_v for_o why_o perhaps_o thou_o do_v hope_v for_o more_o than_o thou_o do_v deserve_v or_o then_o thy_o friend_n can_v convenient_o give_v but_o if_o thou_o will_v not_o be_v ungrateful_a consider_v rather_o what_o thou_o have_v receive_v than_o what_o thou_o have_v not_o receive_v before_o how_o many_o thou_o be_v prefer_v rather_o than_o how_o many_o be_v prefer_v before_o thou_o three_o the_o cause_n of_o our_o anger_n be_v unjust_a 13.7_o sect._n 3_o three_o when_o the_o cause_n be_v light_a and_o of_o no_o moment_n 1_o cor._n 13.7_o when_o we_o be_v provoke_v thereunto_o by_o every_o small_a and_o trifle_a occasion_n because_o hereby_o love_n and_o charity_n be_v notable_o violate_v when_o every_o slight_a cause_n incense_v we_o to_o anger_v for_o love_n suffer_v all_o thing_n 1_o cor._n 13.7_o and_o therefore_o their_o love_n be_v small_a who_o will_v suffer_v nothing_o love_n cover_v a_o multitude_n of_o sin_n pro._n 10.12_o they_o therefore_o who_o rather_o find_v cause_n where_o they_o be_v not_o then_o cover_v they_o where_o they_o be_v do_v plain_o show_v their_o want_n of_o love_n and_o their_o too_o great_a proneness_n to_o anger_n it_o be_v the_o nature_n of_o love_n to_o make_v great_a fault_n seem_v little_a and_o little_a fault_n none_o at_o all_o but_o anger_n make_v every_o small_a slip_n a_o capital_a offence_n and_o every_o word_n of_o disgrace_n worthy_a a_o stab_n and_o as_o when_o we_o behold_v the_o sun_n rise_v through_o thick_a and_o foggy_a vapour_n we_o imagine_v it_o to_o be_v of_o a_o far_o great_a quantity_n than_o when_o the_o air_n be_v pure_a and_o clear_a so_o when_o the_o soggy_a mist_n of_o anger_n do_v overshadow_v reason_n we_o suppose_v every_o fault_n to_o be_v great_a than_o it_o will_v appear_v if_o this_o turbulent_a affection_n be_v dispel_v with_o the_o lively_a heat_n of_o ardent_a love_n some_o be_v angry_a at_o the_o imperfection_n of_o nature_n which_o be_v not_o in_o the_o party_n power_n to_o amend_v shall_v rather_o move_v compassion_n then_o provoke_v anger_n other_o be_v angry_a at_o fault_n commit_v at_o unaware_o unwilling_o and_o unwitting_o whereas_o they_o may_v with_o as_o great_a reason_n be_v angry_a with_o a_o traveller_n for_o go_v out_o of_o his_o way_n or_o with_o one_o who_o stumble_v in_o the_o dark_a for_o not_o keep_v footing_n or_o with_o a_o blind_a man_n for_o justle_a or_o rush_v against_o they_o for_o as_o the_o want_n of_o bodily_a sight_n cause_v the_o one_o so_o ignorance_n which_o be_v nothing_o else_o but_o the_o blindenes_n of_o the_o mind_n cause_v the_o other_o or_o with_o one_o who_o be_v sick_a because_o he_o be_v sick_a for_o what_o be_v ignorance_n but_o the_o mind_n malady_n but_o he_o who_o hart_n be_v season_v with_o true_a wisdom_n be_v not_o easy_o provoke_v with_o fault_n of_o ignorance_n unless_o it_o be_v wilful_a or_o extreme_o reckless_a consider_v that_o while_o we_o continue_v in_o this_o vale_n of_o misery_n our_o mind_n be_v shadow_v with_o more_o than_o cimmerian_a darkness_n and_o therefore_o these_o small_a trifle_a error_n whereinto_o we_o fall_v for_o want_v of_o knowledge_n will_v in_o they_o rather_o move_v laughter_n or_o at_o least_o pity_n then_o provoke_v anger_n for_o as_o the_o unhappy_a speech_n and_o shrewd_a turn_n of_o little_a child_n be_v excuse_v because_o they_o proceed_v from_o want_n of_o wit_n so_o shall_v the_o same_o excuse_n serve_v for_o they_o who_o commit_v fault_n through_o ignorance_n and_o simplicity_n last_o our_o anger_n be_v unlawful_a unlawful_a §._o sect._n 4._o 4._o when_o the_o end_n be_v
unlawful_a when_o as_o in_o our_o anger_n we_o propound_v unto_o ourselves_o no_o lawful_a end_n as_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n the_o public_a good_a of_o the_o church_n or_o commonwealth_n or_o the_o private_a benefit_n of_o ourselves_o or_o of_o our_o neighbour_n but_o rather_o private_a revenge_n and_o satisfy_n of_o our_o tumultuous_a affection_n by_o the_o hurt_n or_o destruction_n of_o he_o with_o who_o we_o be_v displease_v and_o this_o be_v always_o to_o be_v observe_v in_o all_o example_n of_o unjust_a anger_n as_o in_o cain_n anger_n towards_o abel_n saul_n towards_o david_n nabuchadnezer_n towards_o the_o three_o child_n the_o scribe_n and_o pharisee_n towards_o our_o saviour_n christ_n and_o so_o much_o for_o the_o cause_n of_o unjust_a anger_n now_o we_o be_v to_o speak_v of_o the_o property_n thereof_o chap._n four_o of_o the_o property_n of_o unjust_a anger_n the_o first_o property_n of_o unjust_a anger_n be_v moderation_n §._o sect._n 1._o the_o first_o property_n want_v of_o moderation_n that_o it_o be_v immoderate_a for_o though_o our_o anger_n have_v never_o so_o just_a a_o cause_n yet_o if_o it_o grow_v violent_a and_o degenerate_a from_o anger_n to_o wrath_n and_o fury_n it_o be_v unjust_a for_o it_o savour_v not_o of_o the_o spirit_n of_o god_n who_o be_v merciful_a and_o easy_a to_o be_v entreat_v but_o rather_o of_o the_o flesh_n and_o the_o corruption_n thereof_o and_o therefore_o wrath_n that_o be_v violent_a anger_n be_v number_v among_o the_o work_n of_o the_o flesh_n the_o doer_n whereof_o shall_v not_o inherit_v the_o kingdom_n of_o god_n gal._n 5.20.21_o now_o if_o we_o will_v know_v how_o to_o discern_v when_o our_o anger_n be_v immoderate_a it_o be_v easy_o know_v by_o the_o fruit_n thereof_o as_o first_o when_o it_o provoke_v we_o to_o utter_v word_n dishonourable_a to_o god_n either_o by_o profane_a blaspheme_n of_o his_o holy_a name_n or_o wicked_a curse_v and_o imprecation_n whereby_o we_o desire_v that_o he_o shall_v be_v the_o executioner_n of_o our_o malice_n or_o opprobrious_a to_o our_o neighbour_n as_o when_o our_o anger_n burst_v out_o into_o bitter_a and_o revile_v speech_n tend_v only_o to_o his_o disgrace_n a_o example_n whereof_o we_o have_v in_o shemei_n 2._o sam._n 16.5_o who_o reprove_v david_n for_o his_o sin_n use_v such_o gall_n and_o bitterness_n that_o it_o clear_o appear_v his_o anger_n proceed_v not_o from_o the_o hatred_n of_o his_o sin_n but_o rather_o of_o his_o person_n second_o decorum_n 2._o by_o the_o want_n of_o fit_a decorum_n when_o we_o have_v no_o regard_n of_o any_o decorum_n or_o order_n either_o in_o respect_n of_o ourselves_o or_o those_o with_o who_o we_o be_v angry_a not_o in_o respect_n of_o ourselves_o as_o when_o by_o anger_n we_o be_v provoke_v to_o take_v revenge_n be_v but_o private_a man_n whereas_o revenge_n belong_v only_o to_o god_n and_o to_o the_o magistrate_n who_o be_v the_o lord_n deputy_n 12.19_o rom._n 12.19_o according_a to_o that_o rom._n 12.19_o avenge_v not_o yourselves_o but_o give_v place_n to_o anger_n that_o be_v to_o god_n anger_n and_o revenge_n for_o it_o be_v write_v vengeance_n be_v i_o and_o i_o will_v repay_v it_o 32.35_o deut._n 32.35_o say_v the_o lord_n they_o therefore_o who_o take_v upon_o they_o revenge_n have_v no_o lawful_a call_n thereunto_o violate_v god_n ordinance_n by_o arrogate_a to_o themselves_o one_o of_o god_n royal_a privilege_n and_o so_o make_v themselves_o guilty_a of_o high_a treason_n against_o god_n as_o they_o be_v guilty_a of_o treason_n against_o a_o earthly_a prince_n who_o intermeddle_v with_o any_o of_o their_o royal_a prerogative_n so_o also_o our_o anger_n be_v immoderate_a when_o we_o have_v no_o respect_n of_o the_o party_n with_o who_o we_o be_v angry_a as_o when_o the_o son_n be_v provoke_v to_o anger_n against_o his_o father_n though_o it_o be_v for_o a_o just_a cause_n do_v not_o use_v he_o with_o that_o respect_n and_o reverence_n which_o become_v he_o but_o burst_v out_o into_o undutiful_a and_o insolent_a speech_n quite_o contrary_a to_o the_o example_n of_o jacob_n who_o be_v but_o a_o son_n in_o law_n do_v not_o in_o his_o anger_n forget_v his_o duty_n but_o use_v all_o discretion_n and_o moderation_n gen._n 31.36_o and_o of_o jonathan_n 31.36_o gen._n 31.36_o who_o though_o he_o have_v just_a cause_n to_o be_v angry_a with_o his_o father_n saul_n yet_o he_o only_o show_v it_o by_o rise_v from_o the_o table_n and_o depart_v 20.34_o 1._o sam._n 20.34_o 1._o sam._n 20.34_o and_o the_o like_a may_v be_v say_v of_o the_o servant_n anger_n towards_o his_o master_n the_o subject_n towards_o the_o magistrate_n and_o of_o all_o inferior_n towards_o their_o superior_n for_o howsoever_o the_o law_n of_o god_n bind_v we_o to_o be_v angry_a when_o just_a cause_n be_v offer_v yet_o it_o also_o ti_v we_o to_o moderation_n and_o discretion_n for_o it_o be_v the_o author_n of_o order_n and_o not_o confusion_n the_o second_o property_n of_o unjust_a anger_n object_n §._o sect._n 2._o the_o second_o property_n of_o unjust_a anger_n be_v in_o respect_n of_o the_o object_n be_v in_o respect_n of_o the_o object_n for_o whereas_o just_a anger_n oppose_v itself_o only_o against_o sin_n and_o injustice_n unjust_a anger_n be_v incense_v against_o the_o person_n of_o the_o offender_n yea_o oftentimes_o of_o they_o who_o be_v innocent_a nay_o because_o they_o be_v innocent_a as_o appear_v by_o those_o example_n which_o before_o i_o rehearse_v but_o if_o we_o will_v be_v christ_n disciple_n we_o must_v follow_v his_o doctrine_n and_o example_n 44._o matth._n 5_o 44._o his_o doctrine_n math._n 5.44_o love_n your_o enemy_n do_v good_a to_o those_o that_o hate_v you_o etc._n etc._n that_o you_o may_v be_v the_o son_n of_o your_o father_n which_o be_v in_o heaven_n where_o he_o plain_o intimate_v that_o they_o be_v not_o the_o son_n of_o god_n who_o do_v not_o love_v the_o person_n of_o their_o very_a enemy_n we_o must_v follow_v also_o his_o example_n who_o pray_v for_o his_o enemy_n even_o while_o he_o be_v upon_o the_o cross_a subject_n to_o their_o outrageous_a injury_n luk._n 23.34_o 7.66_o luk._n 23.34_o act._n 7.66_o which_o bless_a precedent_n holy_a stephen_n imitate_v act._n 7.66_o but_o many_o be_v not_o only_o incense_v against_o the_o person_n of_o their_o enemy_n who_o be_v man_n like_v unto_o themselves_o but_o also_o with_o brute_n beast_n which_o be_v not_o capable_a thereof_o as_o we_o may_v see_v in_o the_o example_n of_o balaam_n num._n 24.10_o 24.10_o num._n 24.10_o yea_o even_o with_o thing_n which_o want_v both_o sense_n and_o life_n and_o so_o be_v xerxes_n angry_a with_o the_o river_n iracun_fw-fr plutarch_n de_fw-fr cobib_fw-la iracun_fw-fr and_o send_v letter_n full_a of_o menace_a threaten_n to_o the_o hill_n and_o many_o such_o be_v subject_a to_o continual_a view_n who_o if_o any_o thing_n in_o their_o hand_n displease_v they_o will_v not_o stick_v to_o dash_v it_o against_o the_o ground_n though_o after_o they_o be_v fain_o to_o take_v it_o up_o again_o or_o to_o spoil_v and_o break_v it_o in_o piece_n though_o afterward_o they_o must_v be_v glad_a to_o bestow_v great_a labour_n in_o repair_v that_o which_o by_o great_a folly_n they_o have_v deface_v but_o these_o man_n may_v fit_o be_v compare_v unto_o child_n who_o have_v get_v a_o fall_n beat_v the_o earth_n so_o they_o have_v receive_v some_o hurt_n through_o their_o own_o folly_n or_o negligence_n be_v angry_a with_o those_o thing_n which_o be_v rule_v by_o they_o as_o bare_a instrument_n the_o last_o property_n of_o unjust_a anger_n respect_v the_o time_n 3._o §._o sect._n 3._o when_o as_o it_o be_v long_o retain_v become_v hatred_n and_o this_o happen_v not_o only_a when_o man_n be_v provoke_v unto_o anger_n upon_o weighty_a cause_n but_o also_o when_o it_o be_v ground_v on_o the_o most_o slight_a occasion_n for_o when_o vain_a trifle_n have_v stir_v they_o up_o to_o wrath_n they_o persevere_v in_o it_o lest_o they_o may_v seem_v to_o have_v begin_v without_o cause_n and_o so_o against_o all_o reason_n the_o unjustice_n of_o their_o anger_n make_v they_o persist_v in_o it_o with_o great_a obstinacy_n for_o therefore_o they_o retain_v it_o yea_o increase_v it_o that_o the_o greatness_n of_o their_o anger_n may_v make_v man_n believe_v that_o it_o can_v not_o choose_v but_o arise_v from_o some_o weighty_a occasion_n and_o just_a cause_n and_o so_o they_o choose_v rather_o to_o seem_v just_a then_o to_o be_v just_a but_o more_o of_o this_o afterward_o when_o i_o come_v to_o speak_v of_o the_o restraint_n of_o unjust_a anger_n chap._n v._o of_o the_o kind_n of_o unjust_a anger_n and_o so_o much_o concern_v the_o cause_n and_o property_n of_o unjust_a anger_n 1._o §._o sect._n 1._o now_o we_o be_v to_o speak_v of_o the_o kind_n thereof_o it_o admit_v of_o a_o
tame_v and_o gentle_a as_o the_o cow_n or_o calf_n 11.6.7_o esa_n 11.6.7_o according_a to_o the_o prophecy_n esa_n 11.6.7_o the_o wolf_n shall_v lie_v with_o the_o lamb_n and_o the_o leopard_n shall_v lie_v with_o the_o kid_n and_o the_o calf_n and_o the_o lion_n and_o the_o fat_a beast_n together_o and_o a_o little_a child_n shall_v lead_v they_o and_o the_o bear_n shall_v feed_v with_o the_o cow_n and_o their_o young_a one_o shall_v lie_v together_o not_o that_o regeneration_n do_v take_v away_o nature_n and_o the_o affection_n but_o because_o it_o do_v partly_o subdue_v their_o violence_n and_o fury_n and_o partly_o sanctifi_v and_o reform_v they_o so_o that_o whereas_o they_o be_v hurtful_a and_o pernicious_a now_o they_o be_v good_a and_o profitable_a to_o themselves_o and_o other_o the_o quality_n and_o the_o object_n of_o they_o be_v alter_v their_o love_n which_o be_v immoderate_o set_v on_o the_o world_n and_o the_o pleasure_n of_o the_o flesh_n be_v now_o fix_v upon_o god_n their_o neighbour_n and_o spiritual_a thing_n their_o ambtious_a hope_n which_o expect_v nothing_o but_o honour_n and_o riches_n now_o long_v after_o the_o presence_n of_o god_n and_o fullness_n of_o joy_n in_o the_o heavenly_a jerusalem_n their_o timorous_a fear_n whereby_o they_o be_v restrain_v from_o do_v good_a and_o constrain_v to_o do_v that_o which_o be_v evil_a because_o they_o will_v not_o displease_v man_n be_v now_o a_o notable_a bridle_n to_o curb_v in_o their_o unlawful_a desire_n and_o a_o sharp_a spur_n to_o prick_v they_o forward_o in_o the_o course_n of_o godliness_n because_o they_o will_v not_o offend_v god_n and_o whereas_o before_o it_o be_v a_o corrupt_a fountain_n from_o which_o nothing_o do_v spring_v but_o pollute_a stream_n of_o sin_n who_o descent_n be_v into_o the_o deep_a gulf_n of_o eternal_a perdition_n now_o it_o be_v become_v the_o wellspring_n of_o life_n to_o make_v we_o avoid_v the_o snare_n of_o death_n 14.27_o prou._n 14.27_o as_o it_o be_v prou._n 14.27_o so_o likewise_o rash_a and_o unbridled_a anger_n which_o before_o regeneration_n cause_v man_n to_o rage_n against_o the_o person_n of_o their_o neighbour_n do_v now_o oppose_v itself_o against_o sin_n and_o unjustice_n only_o whereby_o god_n be_v dishonour_v and_o the_o church_n and_o commonwealth_n damnify_v do_v not_o therefore_o hereafter_o excuse_v thy_o furious_a &_o rash_a anger_n by_o allege_v thy_o nature_n for_o thou_o may_v as_o well_o say_v i_o can_v abstain_v from_o it_o because_o i_o be_o carnal_a and_o unregenerate_a as_o because_o i_o be_o hasty_a by_o nature_n for_o those_o who_o have_v lay_v aside_o the_o old_a man_n and_o be_v renew_v by_o god_n spirit_n have_v this_o affection_n partly_o tame_v and_o subdue_v and_o partly_o sanctify_v reform_a and_o make_v fit_a for_o necessary_a &_o profitable_a use_n whereas_o on_o the_o other_o side_n they_o that_o let_v the_o reins_n lose_v to_o this_o corrupt_a affection_n be_v never_o wash_v with_o the_o water_n of_o god_n spirit_n and_o consequent_o while_o they_o continue_v in_o this_o state_n can_v enter_v into_o the_o kingdom_n of_o heaven_n joh._n 3.5_o 3.5_o john_n 3.5_o but_o that_o we_o may_v never_o allege_v this_o vain_a excuse_n let_v we_o consider_v further_o that_o it_o be_v no_o better_a than_o lazar_n rag_n to_o cover_v the_o deep_a fester_a sore_n of_o our_o corruption_n or_o than_o adam_n fig_n leave_v to_o hide_v the_o nakedness_n of_o sin_n which_o may_v be_v as_o fit_v a_o vizour_n to_o disguise_v even_o the_o most_o ugly_a vice_n as_o this_o of_o anger_n for_o nature_n corrupt_v provoke_v not_o only_o to_o rash_a anger_n but_o also_o to_o all_o outrage_n and_o therefore_o the_o murderer_n by_o as_o great_a show_n of_o reason_n may_v excuse_v his_o murder_n because_o he_o be_v by_o nature_n cruel_a or_o the_o adulterer_n his_o adultery_n because_o he_o be_v by_o nature_n lecherous_a or_o the_o thief_n his_o theft_n because_o he_o be_v by_o nature_n covetous_a as_o the_o hasty_a man_n his_o anger_n because_o he_o be_v by_o nature_n choleric_a as_o therefore_o if_o a_o murderer_n or_o thief_n shall_v come_v before_o a_o judge_n and_o excuse_v his_o fact_n by_o say_v it_o be_v his_o nature_n and_o therefore_o he_o can_v not_o choose_v but_o commit_v it_o the_o judge_n will_v answer_v that_o it_o be_v his_o destiny_n also_o that_o he_o shall_v be_v hang_v so_o when_o we_o shall_v be_v arraign_v before_o the_o lord_n chief_a justice_n of_o heaven_n and_o earth_n the_o allege_v of_o our_o corrupt_a nature_n will_v be_v so_o far_o from_o excuse_v we_o that_o it_o alone_o will_v be_v sufficient_a to_o condemn_v us._n and_o so_o much_o for_o the_o first_o sort_n of_o anger_n which_o be_v to_o be_v see_v in_o angry_a and_o choleric_a man_n the_o second_o sort_n be_v of_o such_o as_o be_v slow_a to_o anger_n retain_v §._o sect._n 2._o 2._o anger_n which_o be_v slow_o entertain_v but_o long_o retain_v but_o be_v incense_v be_v hardly_o pacify_v and_o these_o be_v like_a unto_o more_o solid_a timber_n which_o be_v long_o before_o it_o be_v kindle_v but_o be_v kindle_v continue_v long_o in_o burn_v as_o these_o be_v better_o than_o the_o other_o in_o respect_n of_o their_o slowness_n to_o wrath_n so_o they_o be_v far_o worse_o because_o they_o continue_v in_o it_o for_o anger_n retain_v become_v hatred_n which_o be_v a_o affection_n far_o more_o pernicious_a than_o anger_n itself_o and_o much_o more_o incorrigible_a for_o as_o rash_a anger_n be_v most_o common_o join_v with_o repentance_n so_o this_o inveterate_a anger_n be_v always_o join_v with_o perseverance_n in_o evil_a and_o he_o that_o be_v subject_a thereunto_o do_v not_o only_o fall_v into_o sin_n but_o also_o be_v resolve_v to_o continue_v in_o it_o yea_o he_o take_v delight_n therein_o oft_o time_n by_o meditate_v on_o revenge_n as_o we_o may_v see_v in_o esau_n who_o be_v resolve_v to_o retain_v his_o anger_n against_o jacob_n till_o his_o father_n death_n and_o in_o the_o mean_a time_n comfort_v himself_o by_o think_v on_o revenge_n 27.41.42_o gen._n 27.41.42_o gen._n 27.41.42_o but_o if_o we_o will_v be_v the_o child_n of_o our_o heavenly_a father_n we_o must_v resemble_v he_o not_o only_o in_o slowness_n to_o anger_n but_o also_o in_o swiftness_n to_o forgive_v and_o though_o our_o brother_n offend_v we_o seventie_o time_n seven_o time_n yet_o must_v we_o continual_o be_v ready_a to_o embrace_v reconciliation_n 18.22_o mat._n 18.22_o matth._n 18.22_o and_o so_o we_o shall_v not_o be_v overcome_v of_o evil_a but_o overcome_v evil_a with_o goodness_n as_o the_o apostle_n exhort_v we_o 12.21_o rom._n 12.21_o rom._n 12.21_o whereas_o if_o we_o continue_v in_o malice_n we_o shall_v make_v ourselves_o like_a unto_o satan_n and_o subject_a to_o god_n wrath_n 7.2_o matth._n 7.2_o for_o with_o what_o measure_n we_o meet_v it_o shall_v be_v measure_v unto_o we_o again_o matth._n 7.2_o and_o as_o we_o forgive_v man_n their_o trespass_n so_o will_v our_o heavenly_a father_n forgive_v we_o reconciliation_n mat._n 6.14.15_o §._o sect._n 9_o hastiness_n to_o anger_n and_o slowness_n to_o reconciliation_n matth._n 6.14.15_o and_o so_o much_o for_o the_o second_o sort_n the_o three_o sort_n be_v of_o they_o who_o be_v easy_o provoke_v unto_o anger_n and_o be_v provoke_v will_v never_o be_v reconcile_v these_o man_n be_v monster_n in_o nature_n and_o flat_a opposite_a to_o the_o lord_n for_o whereas_o he_o be_v slow_a to_o anger_n and_o ready_a to_o forgive_v they_o be_v most_o slow_a to_o forgive_v and_o most_o prone_a to_o anger_v this_o anger_n i_o know_v not_o how_o to_o express_v nor_o to_o what_o i_o may_v compare_v it_o see_v natural_a thing_n can_v resemble_v it_o because_o it_o be_v monstrous_a and_o against_o the_o nature_n of_o all_o thing_n save_v man_n for_o the_o most_o fierce_a lion_n and_o cruel_a tiger_n have_v some_o cause_n which_o incense_v they_o to_o anger_n and_o some_o measure_n and_o end_n of_o their_o fury_n after_o it_o be_v provoke_v and_o therefore_o they_o be_v far_o worse_a who_o be_v angry_a without_o a_o cause_n and_o know_v not_o how_o to_o make_v a_o end_n see_v therefore_o natural_a thing_n be_v not_o fit_a to_o resemble_v they_o let_v we_o consider_v artificial_a they_o be_v like_a unto_o tinder_n which_o be_v kindle_v with_o the_o least_o spark_n will_v also_o retain_v the_o fire_n till_o it_o be_v consume_v but_o herein_o they_o be_v unlike_a the_o tinder_n may_v easy_o be_v extinguish_v but_o their_o anger_n can_v by_o no_o mean_n be_v mitigate_v the_o tinder_n do_v but_o consume_v itself_o or_o at_o the_o least_o those_o thing_n which_o be_v near_o about_o it_o but_o those_o that_o be_v from_o they_o farthest_o distant_a be_v often_o scorch_v with_o the_o burn_a heat_n of_o their_o furious_a passion_n it_o be_v like_a unto_o wild_a fire_n which_o
not_o need_v to_o stand_v upon_o it_o see_v not_o only_o the_o book_n of_o god_n but_o also_o ancient_a history_n yea_o even_o our_o own_o chronicle_n and_o daily_a experience_n do_v make_v this_o but_o too_o evident_a you_o see_v then_o the_o manifold_a evil_n which_o wait_v upon_o this_o rage_a disease_n of_o the_o mind_n unjust_a anger_n for_o it_o be_v not_o only_o a_o deadly_a imposthume_n break_v out_o in_o ourselves_o but_o also_o a_o infectious_a and_o contagious_a plague_n which_o destroy_v whole_a people_n and_o common_a wealth_n with_o how_o great_a care_n therefore_o shall_v we_o use_v all_o good_a mean_n and_o wholesome_a remedy_n to_o prevent_v or_o cure_v such_o a_o dangerous_a disease_n chap._n vii_o the_o remedye_n of_o unjust_a anger_n the_o remedy_n against_o anger_n be_v of_o two_o sort_n first_o 1_o sect._n 1_o those_o which_o cure_n anger_n in_o ourselves_o second_o those_o which_o cure_n it_o in_o other_o and_o they_o both_o be_v of_o two_o kind_n first_o such_o as_o prevent_v anger_n and_o preserve_v we_o from_o fall_v into_o it_o second_o such_o as_o free_v we_o from_o it_o after_o it_o have_v take_v place_n for_o anger_n be_v a_o disease_n of_o the_o mind_n as_o therefore_o wise_a physician_n think_v it_o the_o better_a &_o safe_a course_n to_o preserve_v health_n and_o prevent_v sickness_n then_o to_o remove_v the_o disease_n after_o it_o have_v take_v possession_n of_o the_o body_n 119_o we_o must_v first_o seek_v to_o prevent_v anger_n sen._n epi._n 119_o so_o the_o best_a course_n in_o minister_a spiritual_a physic_n be_v to_o preserve_v the_o soul_n from_o vice_n rather_o than_o to_o purge_v it_o away_o after_o it_o have_v infect_v it_o for_o vitia_n facilius_fw-la repelluntur_fw-la quam_fw-la expelluntur_fw-la vice_n be_v more_o easy_o keep_v from_o entrance_n than_o thrust_v out_o after_o they_o be_v enter_v for_o as_o the_o common_a proverb_n be_v there_o be_v but_o twelve_o point_n in_o the_o law_n and_o possession_n be_v as_o good_a as_o eleven_o of_o they_o if_o therefore_o anger_n have_v get_v possession_n we_o shall_v hardly_o dispossess_v it_o it_o be_v our_o soul_n mortal_a enemy_n as_o therefore_o we_o first_o seek_v to_o keep_v the_o enemy_n from_o enter_v the_o frontier_n of_o our_o country_n but_o if_o he_o be_v enter_v as_o soon_o as_o we_o can_v to_o expel_v he_o so_o we_o must_v first_o endeavour_v to_o repel_v anger_n by_o stop_v the_o passage_n of_o our_o heart_n that_o it_o may_v have_v no_o entrance_n but_o if_o it_o have_v take_v place_n quick_o to_o expel_v and_o remove_v it_o for_o if_o we_o suffer_v it_o to_o fortify_v itself_o it_o will_v grow_v so_o strong_a and_o violent_a that_o we_o shall_v be_v unable_a to_o dislodge_v it_o and_o as_o in_o a_o siege_n of_o a_o city_n the_o citizen_n provide_v all_o thing_n necessary_a for_o their_o defence_n before_o the_o assault_n that_o the_o enemy_n when_o he_o approach_v the_o wall_n may_v not_o take_v they_o unprovided_a so_o if_o we_o will_v repel_v anger_n when_o it_o come_v we_o be_v to_o fortify_v and_o arm_v ourselves_o against_o it_o before_o it_o come_v for_o if_o it_o take_v we_o unprovided_a it_o will_v easy_o make_v entrance_n and_o more_o easy_o overcome_v us._n let_v we_o therefore_o first_o of_o all_o endeavour_n to_o use_v all_o good_a mean_n by_o which_o we_o may_v prevent_v anger_n for_o if_o it_o have_v once_o get_v hold_v of_o we_o it_o will_v easy_o plunge_v we_o headlong_o into_o violence_n and_o fury_n whereas_o we_o may_v with_o great_a facility_n prevent_v the_o danger_n before_o we_o fall_v into_o it_o for_o as_o experience_n teach_v we_o a_o man_n may_v easy_o contain_v himself_o from_o run_v down_o the_o hill_n while_o he_o be_v on_o the_o top_n but_o after_o he_o be_v enter_v into_o a_o full_a race_n he_o can_v stay_v himself_o before_o he_o come_v to_o the_o bottom_n so_o it_o be_v more_o easy_a for_o any_o to_o abstain_v from_o run_v into_o anger_n then_o to_o contain_v himself_o when_o he_o be_v in_o the_o race_n from_o fall_v into_o the_o bottom_n of_o fury_n let_v we_o then_o see_v the_o mean_n how_o to_o prevent_v anger_n anger_n sect._n 2_o the_o mean_n to_o prevent_v unjust_a anger_n the_o first_o remedy_n be_v by_o take_v away_o the_o cause_n thereof_o for_o sublatâ_fw-la causâ_fw-la tollitur_fw-la effectum_fw-la self-love_n the_o cause_n thereof_o be_v to_o be_v remove_v 1_o self-love_n the_o cause_n be_v take_v away_o the_o effect_n cease_v the_o first_o cause_n of_o anger_n be_v self_n love_n if_o therefore_o we_o will_v not_o fall_v into_o anger_n we_o must_v labour_v to_o banish_v self_n love_n and_o to_o follow_v the_o rule_n of_o charity_n love_v our_o neighbour_n as_o ourselves_o and_o do_v nothing_o unto_o they_o which_o we_o will_v not_o have_v they_o do_v unto_o us._n before_o therefore_o we_o let_v the_o reins_n loof_o unto_o our_o anger_n let_v we_o set_v ourselves_o in_o the_o place_n of_o he_o with_o who_o we_o be_v angry_a and_o consider_v how_o we_o will_v desire_v to_o be_v use_v if_o we_o have_v so_o offend_v and_o in_o like_a manner_n be_v we_o to_o behave_v ourselves_o towards_o he_o so_o shall_v we_o not_o aggravate_v those_o injury_n which_o be_v offer_v we_o and_o extenuate_v those_o which_o we_o offer_v other_o so_o shall_v we_o not_o have_v our_o judgement_n overbalanced_n with_o a_o unequal_a affection_n so_o shall_v we_o not_o be_v incense_v for_o suffer_v that_o which_o we_o have_v often_o offer_v the_o second_o cause_n of_o anger_n be_v pride_n and_o haughtiness_n of_o spirit_n if_o therefore_o we_o will_v not_o fall_v into_o anger_n pride_n sect._n 3._o 2_o pride_n we_o be_v to_o subdue_v pride_n and_o labour_n for_o the_o contrary_a grace_n of_o humility_n for_o they_o who_o will_v be_v meek_a with_o our_o saviour_n christ_n must_v also_o learn_v of_o he_o the_o lesson_n of_o true_a humility_n math._n 11.29_o learn_v of_o i_o for_o i_o be_o meek_a and_o lowly_a of_o hart_n 11.29_o mat._n 11.29_o if_o we_o will_v lay_v aside_o that_o arrogant_a conceit_n which_o we_o have_v of_o ourselves_o and_o the_o overween_a opinion_n of_o our_o own_o excellency_n if_o we_o will_v consider_v with_o abraham_n that_o we_o be_v but_o dust_n and_o ash_n and_o with_o david_n 17.14_o gen._n 18.17_o psal_n 22.6_o job._n 17.14_o that_o we_o be_v worm_n and_o no_o man_n or_o if_o we_o will_v in_o sincerity_n of_o hart_n say_v with_o job_n unto_o corruption_n thou_o be_v my_o father_n and_o unto_o the_o worm_n thou_o be_v my_o mother_n and_o my_o sister_n if_o we_o will_v but_o remember_v that_o by_o our_o sin_n commit_v against_o god_n and_o our_o neighbour_n we_o have_v deserve_v not_o only_a contumely_n and_o wrong_n but_o also_o eternal_a death_n of_o body_n and_o soul_n we_o will_v not_o so_o easy_o be_v provoke_v to_o anger_n upon_o every_o trift_a occasion_n nor_o think_v it_o any_o great_a disparagement_n to_o endure_v lesser_a injury_n see_v we_o have_v deserve_v far_o great_a the_o three_o cause_n be_v covetousness_n covetousness_n sect._n 4._o 3_o covetousness_n which_o vice_n we_o must_v banish_v out_o of_o our_o heart_n if_o we_o will_v not_o be_v overcome_v with_o unjust_a anger_n so_o shall_v we_o not_o gape_v after_o great_a preferment_n nor_o expect_v much_o and_o consequent_o we_o shall_v not_o be_v disturb_v with_o unquietness_n nor_o incense_v with_o anger_n when_o we_o come_v short_a of_o our_o hope_n so_o shall_v we_o not_o intermeddle_v with_o every_o domestical_a trifle_n but_o commit_v some_o thing_n to_o the_o care_n of_o servant_n some_o thing_n to_o child_n and_o most_o of_o all_o to_o the_o wife_n who_o be_v a_o joint_a governor_n in_o this_o little_a common_a wealth_n and_o if_o any_o thing_n miscarry_v under_o any_o of_o their_o hand_n we_o will_v not_o so_o much_o look_v to_o the_o mean_n as_o to_o the_o supreme_a cause_n the_o providence_n of_o god_n consider_v that_o if_o he_o build_v not_o the_o house_n they_o labour_v in_o vain_a that_o build_v it_o if_o he_o bless_v not_o their_o labour_n they_o can_v prosper_v 127.1_o psal_n 127.1_o the_o four_o cause_n be_v luxuriousnesse_n and_o curious_a niceness_n niceness_n sect._n 5._o 4._o luxurious_a niceness_n if_o therefore_o we_o will_v subdue_v anger_n we_o must_v subdue_v this_o vice_n also_o and_o labour_n to_o attain_v unto_o decent_a homelines_n the_o nurse_n of_o good_a hospitality_n and_o the_o preserver_n of_o peace_n and_o quietness_n for_o if_o with_o our_o first_o parent_n adam_n and_o eve_n we_o be_v clothe_v with_o skin_n that_o be_v with_o mean_a attire_n we_o will_v not_o be_v so_o easy_o provoke_v to_o anger_n if_o a_o spot_n or_o wrinkle_n be_v find_v upon_o our_o garment_n if_o with_o they_o we_o do_v feed_v upon_o root_n and_o herb_n we_o will_v not_o eat_v with_o surfeit_v
also_o to_o have_v utter_o destroy_v his_o enemy_n if_o therefore_o christ_n be_v so_o mild_a and_o patient_a who_o be_v free_a from_o sin_n sure_o much_o more_o shall_v we_o be_v if_o it_o be_v possible_a who_o by_o our_o sin_n have_v deserve_v the_o great_a injury_n yea_o eternal_a death_n but_o if_o these_o example_n be_v too_o high_a for_o our_o imitation_n let_v we_o cast_v the_o eye_n of_o our_o mind_n upon_o the_o patience_n and_o long_o suffer_v of_o our_o fellow_n brethren_n as_o of_o abraham_n who_o when_o just_a cause_n of_o offence_n be_v offer_v by_o lot_n and_o his_o shepherd_n be_v rather_o content_v to_o part_v from_o his_o right_n than_o he_o will_v have_v any_o discord_n and_o dissension_n gen._n 13.8_o 23.8_o gen._n 23.8_o of_o moses_n who_o then_o be_v ready_a to_o pray_v for_o the_o people_n when_o they_o be_v ready_a to_o stone_n he_o exod._n 17.4.11_o 17.4.11_o exod._n 17.4.11_o of_o david_n who_o have_v revenge_n in_o his_o own_o hand_n when_o he_o be_v provoke_v by_o the_o outrageous_a injury_n of_o shemei_n do_v notwithstanding_o contain_v himself_o 2_o sam._n 16.10_o and_o of_o stephen_n 16.10_o 2_o sam._n 16.10_o who_o when_o the_o stone_n fly_v about_o his_o ear_n pray_v for_o his_o enemy_n that_o throw_v they_o at_o he_o act_v 7.60_o fury_n acts._n 7.60_o the_o example_n of_o other_o be_v in_o their_o fury_n or_o if_o these_o example_n will_v not_o move_v we_o to_o the_o love_n of_o mildness_n and_o patience_n let_v we_o set_v before_o our_o eye_n those_o man_n which_o be_v subject_a to_o the_o fury_n of_o anger_n and_o so_o shall_v we_o easy_o discern_v in_o other_o what_o a_o ugly_a and_o brutish_a vice_n it_o be_v in_o ourselves_o one_o say_v 36._o sen._n lib._n 2._o de_fw-la ira_fw-la cap._n 36._o that_o if_o a_o angry_a man_n will_v look_v himself_o in_o a_o glass_n in_o the_o midst_n of_o his_o fury_n he_o will_v appear_v so_o horrible_a in_o his_o own_o sight_n that_o it_o will_v be_v a_o notable_a mean_n to_o work_v a_o hatred_n in_o his_o heart_n of_o so_o deform_v a_o vice_n but_o for_o as_o much_o as_o angry_a man_n will_v hardly_o be_v bring_v to_o this_o while_o they_o continue_v in_o their_o rage_n or_o if_o they_o can_v they_o have_v somewhat_o relent_v already_o and_o so_o the_o copy_n of_o their_o countenance_n be_v change_v or_o though_o it_o be_v not_o the_o fury_n of_o their_o affection_n so_o cloud_v the_o judgement_n of_o reason_n that_o they_o think_v all_o thing_n become_v they_o which_o they_o do_v in_o their_o passion_n let_v we_o therefore_o follow_v the_o example_n of_o the_o spartan_n who_o will_v cause_v their_o child_n to_o look_v upon_o their_o hellot_v and_o slave_n when_o they_o be_v drunken_a that_o they_o may_v be_v bring_v into_o detestation_n of_o so_o uggly_a a_o vice_n when_o they_o behold_v the_o beastliness_n thereof_o in_o other_o so_o let_v we_o set_v before_o our_o eye_n other_o man_n while_o they_o be_v in_o their_o fury_n and_o consider_v how_o it_o deform_v the_o body_n and_o disable_v the_o mind_n the_o lamentable_a tragedy_n which_o it_o act_v and_o folly_n which_o it_o commit_v and_o the_o uggly_a deformity_n join_v with_o brutish_a folly_n must_v needs_o move_v we_o to_o hate_v so_o foul_a a_o vice_n the_o sixth_o mean_n business_n sect._n 6._o 6_o to_o abstain_v from_o multitude_n of_o business_n be_v to_o abstain_v from_o multitude_n of_o business_n because_o not_o only_o the_o mind_n be_v distract_v and_o disturb_v therewith_o &_o so_o make_v a_o fit_a inn_n for_o anger_n to_o lodge_v in_o but_o also_o because_o in_o such_o abundance_n of_o business_n some_o thing_n of_o necessity_n will_v miscarry_v &_o among_o such_o a_o multitude_n of_o iron_n some_o will_v burn_v and_o so_o inflame_v the_o mind_n to_o anger_n the_o seave_v mean_n controversy_n sect._n 7._o 7._o to_o abstain_v from_o contentious_a controversy_n be_v to_o avoid_v contentious_a controversy_n for_o facilius_fw-la est_fw-la a_o certamine_fw-la abstinere_fw-la quam_fw-la abducere_fw-la howsoever_o it_o be_v very_o easy_a to_o abstain_v from_o they_o before_o they_o be_v begin_v yet_o after_o a_o man_n be_v enter_v into_o they_o he_o can_v easy_o give_v they_o over_o because_o he_o think_v that_o it_o will_v derogate_v from_o his_o wit_n and_o judgement_n 8._o seneca_n lib._n 3._o de_fw-la ira_fw-la cap._n 8._o if_o he_o be_v force_v to_o yield_v though_o it_o be_v to_o a_o truth_n and_o beside_o man_n natural_o desire_v to_o bring_v other_o to_o be_v of_o their_o opinion_n and_o therefore_o they_o will_v use_v great_a earnestness_n to_o persuade_v and_o oftentimes_o burst_v out_o into_o anger_n and_o fury_n if_o they_o can_v obtain_v their_o desire_n the_o eight_o mean_n man_n sect._n 8._o 8._o to_o avoid_v the_o company_n of_o choleric_a man_n to_o prevent_v anger_n be_v to_o avoid_v the_o company_n of_o those_o who_o be_v angry_a and_o choleric_a because_o man_n will_v easy_o be_v infect_v with_o their_o contagion_n and_o this_o solomon_n teach_v us._n pro._n 22.24_o make_v no_o friendship_n with_o a_o angry_a man_n 22.24_o prou._n 22.24_o neither_o go_v with_o the_o furious_a man_n lest_o thou_o learn_v his_o way_n and_o receive_v destruction_n to_o thy_o soul_n and_o also_o because_o they_o be_v likely_a to_o be_v provoke_v by_o they_o and_o to_o receive_v the_o heat_n of_o their_o flame_n for_o as_o one_o stick_n of_o wood_n be_v set_v on_o fire_n do_v kindle_v that_o also_o which_o be_v next_o unto_o it_o so_o one_o man_n be_v inflame_v with_o anger_n inflame_v they_o also_o who_o be_v near_o about_o he_o with_o his_o provocation_n last_o day_n sect._n 9_o 9_o to_o bridle_v anger_n for_o a_o day_n those_o who_o find_v themselves_o by_o nature_n prone_a to_o anger_n be_v to_o labour_n and_o as_o it_o be_v to_o vow_v with_o themselves_o that_o they_o will_v contain_v their_o fury_n for_o one_o day_n whatsoever_o occasion_n shall_v be_v offer_v and_o after_o that_o another_o and_o a_o three_o and_o so_o by_o little_a and_o little_o they_o shall_v attain_v unto_o a_o habit_n of_o patience_n and_o custom_n will_v alter_v nature_n chap._n ix_o the_o remedy_n to_o expel_v or_o bridle_v anger_n and_o so_o much_o for_o those_o mean_n and_o remedy_n 1_o sect._n 1_o whereby_o we_o may_v prevent_v and_o repel_v anger_n before_o we_o fall_v into_o it_o now_o in_o the_o next_o place_n i_o will_v set_v down_o how_o we_o be_v to_o behave_v ourselves_o after_o that_o anger_n have_v make_v a_o entrance_n and_o take_v place_n in_o us._n and_o this_o the_o apostle_n teach_v we_o in_o the_o restraint_n let_v not_o the_o sun_n go_v down_o on_o your_o wrath_n that_o be_v if_o through_o infirmity_n you_o fall_v into_o unjust_a anger_n yet_o continue_v not_o in_o it_o but_o rather_o abandon_v this_o corrupt_a affection_n with_o all_o possible_a speed_n so_o that_o our_o anger_n must_v not_o sleep_v with_o we_o and_o after_o we_o awake_v awake_v also_o we_o must_v not_o use_v it_o like_o our_o garment_n lay_v it_o 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out_o into_o furious_a revenge_n he_o aggravate_v the_o injury_n receive_v tell_v they_o that_o if_o they_o put_v up_o such_o a_o indignity_n they_o will_v expose_v themselves_o to_o the_o like_a or_o for_o suffer_v this_o lose_v all_o their_o credit_n and_o reputation_n by_o incur_v the_o note_n of_o cowardice_n and_o so_o have_v wrought_v in_o their_o heart_n a_o full_a resolution_n to_o take_v revenge_n in_o the_o next_o place_n he_o put_v into_o their_o head_n the_o most_o fit_a mean_n and_o opportunity_n of_o perform_v it_o with_o all_o rage_n and_o cruelty_n and_o so_o often_o time_n it_o come_v to_o pass_v that_o when_o they_o arise_v they_o put_v that_o in_o practice_n which_o they_o have_v devise_v lie_v upon_o their_o pillow_n to_o prevent_v therefore_o so_o great_a a_o evil_a if_o we_o can_v altogether_o repel_v anger_n yet_o let_v we_o soon_o expel_v it_o for_o though_o at_o the_o first_o it_o be_v but_o a_o small_a spark_n yet_o if_o it_o be_v nourish_v it_o will_v quick_o 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answer_n answer_n to_o the_o first_o i_o answer_v that_o if_o we_o careful_o watch_n over_o ourselves_o we_o shall_v easy_o perceive_v when_o we_o be_v incline_v to_o anger_n for_o as_o there_o be_v many_o sign_n which_o go_v before_o a_o storm_n and_o many_o symptom_n which_o discover_v disease_n before_o we_o fall_v into_o they_o so_o we_o may_v easy_o discern_v in_o ourselves_o many_o note_n and_o sign_n of_o this_o tempestuous_a storm_n and_o rage_a fever_n of_o the_o mind_n unjust_a anger_n to_o the_o other_o i_o answer_v that_o anger_n do_v not_o present_o as_o soon_o as_o it_o be_v enter_v into_o the_o heart_n over-rule_v we_o before_o it_o be_v grow_v to_o great_a strength_n than_o it_o have_v at_o the_o first_o for_o as_o the_o great_a fire_n have_v but_o a_o small_a beginning_n and_o when_o it_o be_v but_o begin_v be_v easy_o quench_v so_o the_o most_o furious_a anger_n attain_v not_o to_o his_o full_a strength_n at_o the_o first_o entrance_n but_o by_o little_a and_o little_o increase_v like_o a_o flame_n by_o take_v hold_n of_o new_a matter_n and_o therefore_o howsoever_o after_o it_o have_v whole_o inflame_v a_o man_n it_o be_v most_o hard_o quench_v yet_o in_o the_o begin_n thereof_o it_o be_v easy_o suppress_v but_o let_v we_o see_v the_o mean_n how_o we_o may_v subdue_v anger_n after_o it_o have_v give_v the_o assault_n thereof_o sect._n 3_o the_o first_o mean_n to_o withdraw_v the_o food_n thereof_o the_o first_o mean_n be_v by_o withdraw_v the_o food_n from_o it_o wherewith_o it_o be_v nourish_v for_o as_o the_o great_a fire_n if_o new_a matter_n be_v not_o supply_v will_n of_o itself_o go_v out_o so_o the_o most_o furious_a anger_n will_v soon_o be_v mitigate_v if_o it_o be_v not_o continual_o nourish_v with_o a_o new_a supply_n of_o matter_n the_o chief_a nourishment_n whereby_o anger_n be_v nourish_v and_o increase_v be_v multiply_v of_o word_n anger_n multiply_v of_o word_n the_o chief_a food_n of_o anger_n for_o though_o the_o injury_n at_o the_o first_o be_v small_a yet_o if_o either_o it_o be_v aggravate_v by_o he_o that_o suffer_v it_o or_o defend_v by_o he_o that_o offer_v it_o it_o incense_v man_n to_o great_a anger_n well_o therefore_o in_o this_o respect_n may_v word_n be_v say_v to_o be_v but_o wind_n for_o as_o nothing_o soon_o than_o wind_n cause_v a_o small_a spark_n to_o burst_v out_o into_o a_o furious_a flame_n so_o nothing_o soon_o do_v cause_n a_o small_a spark_n of_o anger_n increase_v to_o a_o rage_a flame_n of_o revenge_n than_o the_o wind_n of_o word_n we_o be_v not_o therefore_o to_o imagine_v with_o some_o that_o we_o can_v disgorge_v our_o stomach_n of_o anger_n by_o vomit_v our_o spleen_n in_o bitter_a word_n for_o they_o do_v not_o only_o in_o their_o own_o nature_n whet_v and_o sharpen_v our_o own_o affection_n but_o also_o provoke_v the_o other_o with_o who_o we_o be_v offend_v to_o requite_v we_o with_o the_o like_a and_o so_o to_o add_v new_a matter_n to_o the_o old_a flame_n as_o well_o therefore_o may_v we_o think_v to_o quench_v the_o fire_n with_o wood_n as_o anger_v with_o word_n for_o as_o wood_n be_v the_o nourishment_n of_o the_o fire_n so_o word_n be_v the_o nourishment_n of_o anger_n let_v we_o rather_o in_o our_o anger_n imitate_v the_o wise_a socrates_n irac_fw-la plutarch_n de_fw-fr cohib_fw-la irac_fw-la who_o when_o he_o be_v most_o angry_a use_v most_o modesty_n mildness_n of_o speech_n and_o lowne_n of_o voice_n and_o so_o withdraw_a the_o nourishment_n from_o the_o fire_n of_o anger_n it_o will_v soon_o of_o itself_o be_v extinguish_v the_o second_o mean_n to_o subdue_v anger_n company_n sect._n 3_o the_o second_o mean_n to_o withdraw_v a_o man_n self_n out_o of_o company_n be_v to_o get_v out_o of_o the_o company_n of_o other_o especial_o of_o they_o who_o have_v offend_v we_o according_a to_o the_o example_n of_o jonathan_n 1_o sam._n 20.34_o who_o be_v just_o provoke_v by_o his_o unjust_a and_o cruel_a father_n rise_v from_o the_o table_n and_o depart_v least_o by_o his_o father_n provocation_n he_o may_v have_v do_v or_o say_v that_o which_o do_v not_o beseem_v he_o 20.34_o 1_o sam._n 20.34_o who_o practice_n if_o we_o will_v imitate_v we_o shall_v not_o only_o appease_v our_o anger_n by_o remove_v out_o of_o our_o sight_n the_o object_n and_o cause_n thereof_o and_o prevent_v further_a occasion_n of_o increase_v it_o but_o also_o cover_v our_o infirmity_n which_o otherwise_o we_o shall_v discover_v by_o the_o violence_n of_o the_o passion_n as_o therefore_o they_o who_o be_v vex_v with_o the_o fall_a sickness_n if_o they_o can_v by_o their_o own_o ordinary_a remedy_n prevent_v their_o fit_n will_v go_v out_o of_o the_o company_n of_o other_o that_o fall_v secret_o they_o may_v have_v no_o witness_n of_o their_o deformity_n so_o they_o who_o be_v not_o able_a to_o curb_v in_o their_o anger_n with_o the_o rein_n of_o reason_n be_v best_a to_o withdraw_v themselves_o and_o to_o keep_v private_a while_o their_o fit_n last_v that_o so_o they_o may_v hide_v the_o ugliness_n of_o their_o vice_n which_o be_v see_v do_v often_o move_v their_o adversary_n to_o scorn_n and_o laughter_n and_o their_o friend_n to_o sorrow_n and_o pity_n and_o this_o be_v make_v a_o note_n of_o a_o wise_a man_n by_o the_o wise_a 12.16_o prou._n 12.16_o prou._n 12.16_o a_o focle_z in_o a_o day_n shall_v be_v know_v by_o his_o anger_n but_o he_o that_o cover_v his_o shame_n be_v wise_a the_o three_o mean_n to_o vanquish_v anger_n fury_n sect._n 4._o the_o three_o mean_n to_o restrain_v it_o for_o a_o while_n from_o burst_v out_o into_o fury_n be_v for_o a_o while_n to_o bridle_v and_o restrain_v it_o from_o burst_v out_o into_o present_a revenge_n for_o if_o we_o resist_v it_o in_o the_o first_o encounter_n we_o shall_v find_v the_o strength_n thereof_o much_o weaken_v and_o this_o the_o wise_a athenodorus_n know_v well_o who_o be_v to_o depart_v from_o augustus_n be_v request_v by_o he_o that_o he_o will_v leave_v behind_o he_o some_o good_a instruction_n for_o the_o well_o govern_v of_o his_o empire_n apotheg_n plutarch_n in_o apotheg_n to_o who_o he_o give_v this_o counsel_n that_o he_o shall_v do_v nothing_o in_o his_o anger_n before_o he_o have_v number_v on_o his_o finger_n the_o letter_n of_o the_o greek_a alphabet_n a_o example_n hereof_o we_o have_v in_o socrates_n 15._o senec._n de_fw-fr ira_fw-la lib._n 1._o cap._n 15._o who_o find_v his_o anger_n incense_v against_o his_o servant_n defer_v to_o take_v correction_n say_v i_o will_v beat_v thou_o if_o i_o be_v not_o angry_a and_o also_o in_o plato_n who_o be_v provoke_v to_o anger_n by_o some_o notable_a fault_n commit_v by_o his_o servant_n take_v a_o cudgel_n into_o his_o hand_n and_o hold_v
variety_n of_o oath_n which_o be_v common_o use_v as_o there_o be_v great_a plenty_n so_o be_v there_o also_o great_a variety_n of_o oath_n for_o man_n swear_v more_o in_o pride_n and_o bravery_n then_o for_o necessity_n it_o be_v come_v to_o pass_v that_o as_o they_o take_v pride_n in_o change_n of_o suit_n and_o strange_a kind_n of_o apparel_n so_o also_o in_o variety_n of_o new-fashioned_a oath_n and_o as_o there_o be_v some_o who_o tire_v their_o wit_n in_o the_o invention_n of_o strange_a tire_n and_o new_a habit_n so_o be_v there_o in_o our_o sinful_a time_n some_o limb_n of_o satan_n who_o devise_n unheard_a of_o oath_n that_o by_o this_o variety_n they_o may_v take_v away_o all_o satiety_n of_o swear_v and_o keep_v themselves_o and_o other_o from_o be_v glut_v with_o the_o common_a use_n of_o the_o same_o oath_n some_o swear_v by_o the_o creature_n some_o by_o the_o saint_n mass_n and_o rhoode_n some_o by_o the_o dreadful_a name_n of_o god_n but_o most_o of_o all_o blaspheme_v our_o saviour_n christ_n himself_o pull_v his_o soul_n from_o his_o body_n and_o tear_v piecemeal_o his_o precious_a member_n one_o from_o another_o diversisy_v their_o oath_n according_a to_o the_o diverse_a part_n of_o his_o sacred_a body_n but_o let_v all_o such_o know_v that_o as_o they_o wantonise_v in_o their_o sin_n and_o impious_o invent_v new_a kind_n of_o blasphemy_n to_o the_o great_a dishonour_n of_o almighty_a god_n so_o the_o lord_n will_v be_v as_o acute_a and_o ingenious_a in_o invent_v new_a and_o unheard_a of_o plague_n for_o the_o punishment_n of_o their_o impiety_n and_o will_v glorify_v that_o name_n which_o they_o have_v dishonour_v by_o inflict_v on_o they_o deserve_a vengeance_n and_o if_o a_o whole_a volume_n will_v not_o contain_v the_o multitude_n of_o their_o oath_n than_o the_o lord_n have_v in_o store_n for_o they_o a_o whole_a volume_n of_o his_o plague_n and_o that_o in_o the_o large_a folio_n 5.2.3_o zach._n 5.2.3_o as_o appear_v zach._n 5.2.3_o so_o that_o those_o who_o hear_v their_o blasphemy_n have_v be_v move_v to_o doubt_v of_o the_o divine_a justice_n power_n and_o providence_n because_o such_o hellish_a impiety_n be_v not_o present_o punish_v in_o the_o end_n see_v the_o fearfulness_n of_o their_o plague_n shall_v conclude_v with_o the_o prophet_n david_n doubtless_o there_o be_v a_o god_n that_o judge_v the_o earth_n 58.11_o psal_n 58.11_o chap._n v._o motive_n to_o persuade_v all_o man_n to_o leave_v vain_a swear_n which_o judgement_n and_o punishment_n if_o we_o will_v escape_v 1._o §._o sect._n 1._o let_v we_o hate_v and_o flee_v from_o this_o odious_a sin_n of_o profane_a swear_n and_o that_o we_o may_v the_o rather_o be_v move_v hereunto_o let_v these_o reason_n persuade_v we_o first_o it_o 1._o because_o the_o lord_n have_v forbid_v and_o condemn_v it_o because_o the_o lord_n in_o his_o law_n have_v forbid_v and_o condemn_v it_o yea_o and_o that_o after_o a_o special_a manner_n for_o whereas_o he_o have_v give_v we_o ten_o commandment_n he_o have_v add_v a_o commination_n or_o threaten_v but_o unto_o two_o of_o they_o the_o first_o forbid_v idolatry_n and_o false_a worship_n the_o other_o take_v his_o name_n in_o vain_a to_o note_v unto_o we_o that_o idolatry_n and_o profanation_n of_o his_o holy_a name_n be_v such_o odious_a sin_n in_o his_o sight_n that_o of_o all_o other_o he_o will_v not_o let_v they_o go_v unpunished_a and_o in_o the_o new_a testament_n our_o saviour_n christ_n likewise_o have_v reviue_v and_o ratify_v this_o law_n by_o his_o repetition_n and_o explanation_n matth._n 5.34_o swear_v not_o at_o all_o 5._o mat._n 5.34_o 35._o dico_fw-la vobis_fw-la ne_fw-la omnino_fw-la iuretis_fw-la ne_fw-la sci'icet_fw-la iurando_fw-la ad_fw-la facilitatem_fw-la iurandi_fw-la veniatur_fw-la &_o ex_fw-la facilitate_v ad_fw-la consuetudinem_fw-la atque_fw-la ita_fw-la ex_fw-la consuetudine_fw-la in_o periurium_fw-la decidatur_fw-la aug._n ad_fw-la consentium_fw-la de_fw-la mendac_fw-la cap._n 15._o chromat_n in_o mat._n cap._n 5._o neither_o by_o heaven_n for_o it_o be_v the_o throne_n of_o god_n 35._o nor_o yet_o by_o the_o earth_n for_o it_o be_v his_o footstool_n neither_o by_o jerusalem_n for_o it_o be_v the_o city_n of_o the_o great_a king_n 36._o neither_o shall_v thou_o swear_v by_o thy_o head_n because_o thou_o can_v not_o make_v one_o hair_n white_a or_o black_a but_o let_v your_o communication_n be_v yea_o yea_o nay_o nay_o for_o whatsoever_o be_v more_o than_o these_o come_v of_o evil_a in_o which_o word_n as_o austin_n observe_v our_o saviour_n injoin_v we_o not_o to_o swear_v at_o all_o to_o wit_n in_o our_o ordinary_a communication_n lest_o swear_v beget_v facility_n of_o swear_v facility_n custom_n and_o custom_n perjury_n and_o as_o another_o say_v for_o this_o cause_n our_o lord_n forbid_v not_o only_o to_o forswear_v but_o also_o to_o swear_v lest_o we_o shall_v then_o only_o seem_v to_o speak_v the_o truth_n when_o we_o confirm_v it_o by_o a_o oath_n or_o lest_o those_o who_o ought_v to_o utter_v nothing_o but_o truth_n in_o all_o their_o speech_n shall_v imagine_v lie_v without_o a_o oath_n lawful_a and_o that_o we_o may_v the_o rather_o be_v move_v to_o yield_v obedience_n to_o this_o commandment_n he_o adjoin_v a_o strong_a reason_n namely_o that_o whatsoever_o be_v more_o in_o our_o ordinary_a communication_n then_o yea_o yea_o or_o nay_o nay_o come_v of_o evil_a for_o either_o it_o be_v evil_a in_o he_o that_o swear_v as_o when_o he_o swear_v voluntary_o vain_o and_o without_o cause_n or_o when_o have_v make_v shipwreck_n of_o his_o credit_n by_o his_o customable_a lie_v he_o can_v gain_v belief_n to_o his_o speech_n without_o a_o oath_n or_o else_o it_o be_v evil_a in_o he_o who_o compel_v another_o to_o a_o oath_n when_o as_o causeless_o he_o suspect_v his_o truth_n and_o will_v not_o give_v credit_n to_o his_o assertion_n or_o promise_n though_o his_o word_n be_v of_o approve_a credit_n and_o his_o whole_a course_n of_o life_n upright_o and_o just_a the_o apostle_n james_n also_o follow_v in_o the_o step_n of_o his_o lord_n and_o master_n enforce_v this_o commandment_n with_o no_o small_a vehemency_n 5.12_o jam_fw-la 5.12_o jam._n 5.12_o before_o all_o thing_n my_o brethren_n swear_v not_o neither_o by_o heaven_n nor_o by_o earth_n nor_o by_o any_o other_o oath_n but_o let_v your_o yea_o be_fw-mi yea_o and_o your_o nay_o nay_o lest_o you_o fall_v into_o condemnation_n so_o that_o it_o be_v not_o a_o commandment_n of_o least_o regard_n or_o a_o matter_n of_o small_a moment_n to_o abstain_v from_o vain_a swear_n see_v the_o apostle_n charge_v we_o above_o all_o thing_n to_o forbear_v from_o these_o unnecessary_a oath_n in_o our_o ordinary_a communication_n and_o to_o content_v ourselves_o with_o a_o simple_a affirmation_n of_o the_o truth_n and_o negation_n of_o that_o which_o be_v otherwise_o second_o sin_n §._o sect._n 2._o 2._o because_o all_o kind_n of_o vain_a swear_n be_v a_o grievous_a sin_n we_o be_v to_o avoid_v this_o profane_a practice_n of_o vain_a swear_n because_o it_o be_v a_o heinous_a sin_n what_o manner_n of_o oath_n soever_o we_o use_v for_o if_o we_o swear_v by_o any_o thing_n which_o be_v not_o god_n we_o hereby_o deify_v it_o by_o ascribe_v unto_o it_o god_n incommunicable_a attribute_n of_o omniscience_n omnipresence_n omnipotence_n as_o have_v be_v show_v and_o so_o spoil_v the_o lord_n of_o his_o glory_n by_o attribute_v it_o to_o the_o creature_n and_o likewise_o a_o oath_n be_v a_o kind_n of_o invocation_n and_o consequent_o a_o part_n of_o god_n worship_n we_o commit_v a_o high_a degree_n of_o idolatry_n when_o as_o we_o communicate_v it_o unto_o any_o creature_n if_o we_o usual_o swear_v by_o god_n holy_a name_n we_o by_o make_v it_o common_a do_v pollute_v and_o profane_v it_o contrary_a to_o the_o express_a commandment_n of_o almighty_a god_n leu._n 22.32_o you_o shall_v not_o pollute_v my_o holy_a name_n 21.32_o levit._fw-la 21.32_o but_o i_o will_v be_v hallow_v among_o the_o child_n of_o israel_n for_o that_o be_v say_v in_o the_o scripture_n to_o be_v pollute_v and_o make_v unclean_a which_o be_v in_o itself_o good_a and_o holy_a be_v profane_v by_o common_a use_n whereof_o it_o be_v that_o these_o phrase_n of_o speech_n to_o be_v make_v common_a &_o to_o be_v pollute_v be_v promiscuous_o take_v in_o the_o same_o signification_n 10.14_o act._n 10.14_o as_o appear_v act._n 10.14_o and_o second_o this_o profane_a swear_n exceed_o derogate_v from_o god_n glorious_a majesty_n for_o if_o every_o ordinary_a man_n hold_v himself_o mock_v and_o abuse_v when_o he_o be_v often_o call_v upon_o by_o his_o name_n the_o party_n who_o call_v he_o have_v nothing_o to_o say_v unto_o he_o and_o if_o the_o mean_a prince_n upon_o the_o earth_n will_v account_v it_o a_o foul_a disgrace_n and_o great_a disparagement_n to_o his_o
estate_n if_o his_o mean_a subject_n shall_v appeal_v unto_o he_o as_o their_o judge_n in_o every_o trifle_a business_n and_o produce_v he_o as_o a_o witness_n in_o every_o slight_a cause_n which_o either_o need_v no_o proof_n as_o be_v a_o matter_n of_o no_o importance_n or_o may_v easy_o be_v prove_v either_o by_o manifest_a reason_n or_o more_o inferior_a testimony_n then_o what_o dishonour_n and_o disgrace_n do_v we_o offer_v to_o this_o supreme_a majesty_n the_o most_o glorious_a king_n of_o heaven_n and_o earth_n when_o in_o our_o ordinary_a speech_n and_o business_n we_o do_v in_o a_o idle_a and_o senseless_a manner_n name_v he_o have_v no_o occasion_n at_o all_o to_o speak_v unto_o he_o or_o invocate_v he_o by_o our_o oath_n as_o a_o witness_n or_o judge_n in_o every_o trifle_n and_o needless_a business_n which_o either_o deserve_v no_o proof_n or_o may_v easy_o be_v prove_v by_o other_o mean_n see_v he_o be_v the_o chief_a sovereign_n and_o supreme_a judge_n of_o heaven_n and_o earth_n unto_o who_o we_o be_v only_o to_o appeal_v in_o matter_n of_o high_a nature_n and_o great_a necessity_n last_o christ_n §._o sect._n 3._o that_o it_o be_v a_o great_a sin_n to_o swear_v by_o the_o several_a part_n of_o christ_n if_o according_a to_o the_o common_a practice_n of_o the_o son_n of_o belial_n we_o blasphemous_o swear_v by_o the_o several_a part_n of_o jesus_n christ_n as_o his_o flesh_n blood_n heart_n and_o such_o like_a what_o do_v we_o else_o but_o as_o much_o as_o in_o we_o lie_v in_o most_o despiteful_a manner_n crucify_v he_o afresh_o and_o make_v a_o mock_n of_o his_o incarnation_n and_o suffering_n what_o do_v we_o but_o most_o ungrateful_o dishonour_v he_o who_o take_v upon_o he_o our_o frail_a flesh_n endure_v a_o miserable_a life_n and_o suffer_v a_o curse_a death_n that_o so_o he_o may_v work_v the_o work_n of_o our_o redemption_n make_v we_o of_o the_o heir_n of_o perdition_n and_o firebrand_n of_o hell_n the_o child_n of_o god_n and_o inheritor_n of_o the_o eternal_a joy_n of_o god_n kingdom_n in_o a_o word_n what_o do_v we_o else_o hereby_o but_o causeless_o aggravate_v the_o heinousness_n of_o our_o sin_n and_o plunge_v our_o body_n and_o soul_n into_o a_o fearful_a degree_n of_o condemnation_n judas_n be_v a_o condemn_a wretch_n in_o hell_n because_o he_o betray_v his_o master_n unto_o the_o high_a priest_n to_o be_v crucify_v for_o thirty_o piece_n of_o silver_n what_o a_o fearful_a sentence_n then_o be_v they_o to_o expect_v who_o themselves_o crucify_v and_o tear_v in_o piece_n his_o most_o precious_a body_n have_v no_o inducement_n of_o pleasure_n profit_n or_o credit_n to_o draw_v they_o unto_o it_o but_o through_o mere_a vanity_n or_o maliciousness_n whereby_o they_o be_v ready_a to_o gratify_v the_o devil_n by_o despiting_a god_n himself_o the_o soldier_n be_v just_o tax_v and_o reprove_v for_o part_v but_o the_o garment_n of_o jesus_n christ_n and_o therefore_o how_o much_o more_o be_v they_o worthy_a of_o rebuke_n and_o punishment_n who_o divide_v and_o tear_v in_o piece_n his_o glorious_a and_o indivisible_a person_n his_o manhood_n from_o his_o godhead_n his_o soul_n from_o his_o body_n and_o all_o his_o bless_a member_n one_o from_o another_o the_o jew_n grievous_o sin_v as_o all_o confess_v in_o crucify_a the_o lord_n of_o life_n but_o these_o blasphemer_n sin_n in_o diverse_a respect_n much_o more_o grievous_o for_o they_o sin_v of_o ignorance_n because_o they_o do_v not_o know_v he_o to_o be_v the_o promise_a messiah_n these_o of_o knowledge_n after_o they_o have_v confess_v and_o profess_v that_o he_o be_v the_o saviour_n of_o mankind_n they_o call_v upon_o pilate_n to_o have_v he_o crucify_v these_o crucify_v he_o themselves_o and_o in_o stead_n of_o cross_n and_o nail_n they_o rend_v he_o in_o piece_n between_o their_o own_o tooth_n they_o commit_v this_o sin_n but_o once_o these_o innumerable_a time_n every_o day_n in_o the_o year_n every_o hour_n in_o the_o day_n speak_v no_o often_o than_o they_o do_v blaspheme_v they_o sin_v against_o he_o in_o the_o state_n of_o humiliation_n when_o he_o be_v but_o in_o the_o form_n of_o a_o servant_n these_o after_o he_o be_v exalt_v to_o glory_n and_o majesty_n sit_v at_o the_o right_a hand_n of_o god_n as_o the_o sovereign_a lord_n and_o judge_n of_o heaven_n and_o earth_n many_o of_o they_o be_v prick_v in_o conscience_n and_o repent_v of_o their_o sin_n at_o the_o hear_n of_o one_o sermon_n 3.17_o act._n 3.17_o these_o have_v no_o sight_n sense_n nor_o remorse_n of_o their_o sin_n though_o their_o conscience_n have_v be_v often_o convince_v in_o the_o ministry_n of_o the_o word_n and_o though_o the_o lord_n have_v for_o many_o year_n together_o grant_v they_o the_o mean_n of_o their_o conversion_n yet_o they_o continue_v in_o their_o sin_n and_o in_o their_o hardness_n of_o heart_n as_o therefore_o they_o surpass_v they_o in_o sin_n so_o sure_o they_o shall_v exceed_v they_o in_o punishment_n and_o as_o it_o shall_v be_v easy_a for_o tyre_n and_o sidon_n sodom_n and_o gomorrah_n at_o the_o day_n of_o judgement_n then_o for_o the_o people_n of_o the_o jew_n so_o shall_v it_o be_v easy_a for_o the_o jew_n at_o that_o day_n then_o for_o these_o blasphemer_n three_o we_o be_v to_o abhor_v this_o vain_a and_o profane_a swear_n spirit_n §._o sect._n 4._o 3._o because_o vain_a swear_n do_v smother_v the_o chief_a grace_n of_o god_n spirit_n because_o it_o do_v smother_v and_o choke_v in_o we_o the_o chief_a grace_n of_o god_n spirit_n as_o for_o example_n invocation_n and_o prayer_n for_o with_o what_o face_n can_v we_o presume_v in_o the_o time_n of_o want_n and_o affliction_n to_o call_v upon_o that_o name_n for_o help_n which_o we_o have_v so_o often_o abuse_v by_o profane_a swear_n so_o also_o faith_n in_o christ_n merit_n for_o how_o can_v we_o believe_v that_o christ_n body_n be_v crucify_v for_o we_o which_o we_o so_o often_o and_o despiteful_o crucify_v unto_o ourselves_o afresh_o or_o that_o his_o blood_n shall_v wash_v away_o our_o sin_n which_o by_o impious_a and_o profane_a swear_n we_o have_v so_o often_o trample_v under_o our_o foot_n as_o a_o unholy_a thing_n make_v but_o a_o mock_n of_o it_o it_o overthrow_v also_o our_o affiance_n in_o christ_n both_o in_o this_o life_n and_o at_o the_o day_n of_o judgement_n for_o how_o can_v we_o trust_v in_o he_o as_o our_o saviour_n who_o we_o daily_a despite_n as_o though_o he_o be_v our_o enemy_n how_o can_v we_o when_o we_o be_v cite_v before_o the_o tribunal_n of_o christ_n hold_v up_o our_o head_n with_o any_o assurance_n of_o favour_n when_o as_o our_o conscience_n shall_v tell_v we_o that_o we_o have_v seldom_o remember_v he_o but_o to_o blaspheme_v he_o and_o have_v more_o often_o name_v he_o in_o our_o oath_n then_o in_o our_o prayer_n four_o this_o vain_a swear_n be_v to_o be_v avoid_v 4.29_o §._o sect._n 5._o 4._o because_o this_o vice_n ill_o beseem_v a_o christian_n 2._o col._n 4.6_o ephes_n 4.29_o because_o it_o be_v a_o vice_n which_o ill_o beseem_v those_o who_o make_v profession_n of_o christianity_n for_o a_o christian_n speech_n shall_v be_v powder_v with_o salt_n and_o not_o with_o oath_n it_o shall_v not_o be_v unsavoury_a and_o much_o less_o stink_a and_o noisome_a it_o shall_v minister_v grace_n to_o the_o hearer_n and_o not_o like_o a_o contagious_a leprosy_n infect_v the_o weak_a nor_o like_a thorn_n and_o sword_n vex_v and_o grieve_v the_o strong_a for_o howsoever_o evil_a man_n can_v easy_o pass_v it_o over_o when_o they_o hear_v god_n name_v dishonour_v as_o be_v a_o thing_n which_o do_v not_o at_o all_o concern_v they_o yet_o if_o those_o who_o true_o fear_v the_o lord_n and_o be_v zealous_a of_o his_o glory_n hear_v these_o blasphemy_n their_o heart_n quake_v their_o joint_n tremble_v and_o their_o hair_n stand_v up_o a_o end_n as_o it_o be_v eccl._n 27.14_o moreover_o it_o be_v a_o undoubted_a badge_n and_o infallible_a note_n of_o a_o profane_a person_n who_o make_v conscience_n of_o no_o sin_n but_o will_v if_o he_o may_v with_o as_o little_a danger_n or_o discredit_n do_v it_o commit_v any_o manner_n of_o wickedness_n and_o hence_o it_o be_v that_o as_o solomon_n make_v it_o a_o true_a note_n of_o a_o faithful_a man_n to_o have_v a_o reverend_a respect_n of_o a_o oath_n so_o he_o pin_v it_o as_o a_o badge_n upon_o the_o wicked_a man_n sleeve_n 9.2_o eccle._n 9.2_o that_o he_o make_v no_o conscience_n of_o customable_a swear_n for_o as_o he_o parallel_v and_o oppose_v the_o wicked_a to_o the_o just_a the_o pure_a to_o the_o pollute_a the_o sinner_n to_o the_o good_a man_n so_o likewise_o the_o usual_a swearer_n to_o he_o that_o fear_v a_o oath_n the_o reason_n be_v manifest_a for_o if_o neither_o god_n