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with_o his_o servant_n because_o he_o do_v not_o get_v so_o much_o money_n as_o he_o will_v have_v he_o the_o husband_n will_v fain_o be_v rid_v of_o his_o wife_n because_o he_o think_v he_o can_v get_v another_o with_o a_o great_a fortune_n the_o wife_n be_v discontent_v and_o quarrel_n with_o the_o husband_n because_o she_o have_v not_o so_o fine_a clothes_n as_o some_o other_o neighbour_n the_o mistress_n be_v in_o arm_n like_o a_o fury_n beat_v her_o maid_n because_o she_o have_v break_v some_o knick-knack_n which_o be_v not_o worth_a a_o farthing_n only_o it_o cost_v dear_a in_o brief_a all_o these_o fude_n which_o people_n have_v when_o they_o scold_v fight_v go_v to_o law_n forswear_v themselves_o and_o act_v all_o the_o devil_n part_n be_v general_o about_o needless_a thing_n and_o who_o estimation_n only_o foolish_a
light_n and_o mean_n of_o knowledge_n 279._o god_n love_v and_o preserve_v all_o his_o creature_n do_v tâ—ou_o imitate_v he_o 280._o god_n be_v no_o respecter_n of_o person_n endeavour_v to_o be_v like_o he_o 281._o be_v sober_a and_o patient_a and_o then_o be_v assure_v that_o all_o thing_n shall_v work_v together_o for_o thy_o good_a 282._o endeavour_v to_o keep_v thy_o instrument_n in_o tune_n that_o thy_o hide_a lute_n may_v harmonise_v both_o in_o the_o day_n and_o in_o the_o night_n 283._o temperance_n generate_v good_a blood_n and_o fine_a spirit_n whence_o proceed_v calm_a and_o equal_a inclination_n and_o disposition_n with_o good_a word_n and_o work_n 284._o it_o be_v the_o very_a foundation_n of_o all_o virtue_n and_o the_o parent_n of_o humanity_n and_o charity_n it_o attract_v the_o good_a out_o of_o all_o thing_n and_o potent_o resist_v the_o evil._n 285._o it_o be_v the_o mother_n of_o pity_n compassion_n and_o mercy_n give_v the_o opportunity_n of_o time_n and_o mature_a consideration_n oppose_v all_o passion_n and_o irregular_a inclination_n 286._o it_o be_v the_o only_a friend_n of_o charity_n and_o enemy_n of_o wantonness_n the_o nurse_n of_o plenty_n and_o the_o very_a radix_fw-la of_o a_o sound_n and_o healthy_a generation_n 287._o it_o ease_v the_o body_n from_o hard_a and_o sore_a labour_n the_o mind_n from_o cark_n care_n and_o perturbation_n 288._o it_o make_v the_o poor_a man_n rich_a and_o enable_v the_o rich_a to_o employ_v their_o substance_n to_o the_o end_n for_o which_o god_n entrust_v they_o therewith_o 289._o as_o it_o be_v intemperance_n that_o shut_v the_o gate_n of_o paradise_n against_o man_n so_o temperance_n and_o order_n be_v the_o only_a key_n that_o open_v they_o and_o establish_v he_o again_o in_o innocence_n and_o welldoing_a 290._o for_o temperance_n bring_v man_n again_o near_o unto_o his_o first_o innocent_a estate_n and_o fit_v he_o to_o live_v again_o in_o the_o garden_n of_o pleasure_n among_o the_o innocent_a herb_n and_o fruit_n and_o prepare_v he_o for_o the_o consummation_n of_o happiness_n in_o the_o celestial_a paradise_n 291._o know_v for_o a_o certainty_n that_o no_o man_n can_v understand_v and_o see_v into_o the_o mystery_n of_o the_o outward_a principle_n or_o the_o nature_n of_o thing_n but_o only_o by_o the_o inward_a eye_n and_o gift_n of_o god_n 292._o for_o can_v any_o know_v the_o true_a nature_n and_o operation_n of_o any_o one_o thing_n but_o by_o a_o continue_a practice_n and_o experience_n thereof_o 293._o for_o example_n will_v thou_o know_v the_o true_a virtue_n and_o particular_a operation_n of_o bread_n then_o eat_v that_o only_a for_o a_o month_n with_o drink_n viz._n ale_n 294._o will_v thou_o take_v food_n in_o a_o physical_a way_n to_o open_v and_o cleanse_v thy_o body_n and_o its_o passage_n or_o to_o prevent_v or_o help_v great_a costiveness_n or_o hard_o bind_v of_o the_o body_n bread_n and_o drink_v only_o for_o 3_o or_o 4_o week_n will_v brave_o cleanse_v and_o open_v some_o body_n 295._o bread_n and_o boil_a herb_n of_o various_a sort_n eat_v only_o with_o salt_n without_o butter_n will_v do_v the_o same_o in_o other_o for_o they_o open_a and_o loosen_v the_o belly_n more_o powerful_o than_o the_o former_a 298._o bread_n and_o raw_a milk_n eat_v for_o a_o month_n or_o oil_n and_o bread_n will_v do_v it_o in_o some_o people_n 297._o bread_n and_o raisin_n eat_v for_o a_o week_n two_o or_o three_o without_o other_o food_o will_v effect_v it_o in_o other_o 298._o therefore_o let_v every_o one_o make_v trial_n what_o agree_v best_a with_o his_o particular_a constitution_n and_o follow_v the_o same_o for_o some_o competent_a time_n that_o he_o may_v judge_v not_o rash_o but_o from_o experience_n 299._o there_o be_v nothing_o in_o the_o world_n can_v do_v we_o good_a but_o god_n and_o therefore_o give_v up_o thy_o will_n unto_o the_o guidence_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n 300._o shall_v hell_n its_o self_n shoot_v all_o its_o fiery_a dart_n against_o we_o if_o our_o will_n be_v right_o that_o be_v if_o it_o be_v inform_v by_o and_o conform_v unto_o the_o divine_a will_n they_o then_o can_v do_v we_o no_o hurt_n 301._o god_n will_v not_o hurt_v we_o nor_o wicked_a man_n nor_o devil_n can_v hurt_v we_o if_o we_o will_v nothing_o but_o god_n will._n 302._o therefore_o by_o embrace_v the_o holy_a principle_n and_o harken_v to_o the_o voice_n of_o wisdom_n walk_v in_o the_o path_n of_o innocency_n with_o temperance_n sobriety_n purity_n and_o do_v all_o the_o good_a we_o can_v to_o all_o and_o avoid_v evil_a and_o violence_n to_o any_o of_o the_o creation_n let_v we_o endeavour_v to_o have_v our_o will_n enlarge_v to_o the_o extent_n of_o god_n own_o will_n and_o give_v way_n unto_o the_o influence_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n so_o shall_v we_o escape_v the_o snare_n of_o the_o evil_a one_o and_o pass_v with_o safety_n through_o the_o evil_a day_n enjoy_v happiness_n both_o here_o and_o hereafter_o 303._o no_o man_n can_v stand_v in_o a_o certain_a state_n of_o virtue_n except_o the_o soul_n through_o divine_a sight_n and_o the_o power_n of_o the_o will_n re-enter_z and_o continue_v in_o the_o centre_n whence_o it_o proceed_v 304._o the_o soul_n be_v spring_v from_o the_o father_n of_o all_o being_n and_o the_o true_a spirit_n of_o the_o soul_n from_o god_n word_n and_o holy_a will_n in_o the_o second_o principle_n or_o son_n property_n and_o therefore_o its_o real_a establishment_n must_v be_v in_o its_o first_o ground_n viz._n in_o the_o second_o principle_n of_o light_n and_o love_n without_o be_v centre_v there_o iâ—_n run_v to_o and_o through_o in_o mere_a uncertainty_n and_o spend_v its_o day_n altogether_o in_o vanity_n and_o vexation_n 305._o the_o true_a cause_n of_o all_o violence_n and_o oppression_n be_v also_o of_o all_o strife_n and_o fierce_a dispute_v about_o god_n and_o his_o will_n and_o worship_n be_v because_o man_n understanding_n have_v depart_v from_o its_o right_a centre_n and_o the_o property_n of_o his_o soul_n be_v enter_v into_o discord_n and_o inequality_n viz._n from_o the_o guidance_n of_o godâ—_n word_n into_o the_o beastial_a life_n where_o the_o wilâ—_n and_o all_o the_o imagination_n through_o the_o sense_n do_v act_n in_o self-lust_n and_o creature_o speculation_n without_o divine_a sight_n 306._o understand_v that_o the_o human_a life_n and_o all_o thing_n in_o this_o visible_a universe_n be_v a_o outflowing_a of_o the_o great_a power_n of_o god_n therefore_o the_o soul_n ought_v to_o re-enter_v and_o continuâ—_n in_o the_o divine_a principle_n of_o god_n light_n and_o love_n and_o not_o enter_v with_o its_o will_n into_o beastiallity_n for_o if_o it_o do_v it_o present_o lose_v the_o divine_a sight_n and_o power_n and_o self-knowledge_n get_v the_o dominion_n which_o do_v darken_v the_o truâ—_n pearl_n of_o understanding_n 307._o self-hood_n and_o outward_a learning_n can_v see_v into_o nor_o apprehend_v the_o divine_a mystery_n neither_o material_a nor_o immaterial_a being_n the_o first_o be_v but_o the_o outflowing_a form_n or_o figure_n of_o the_o last_o nor_o can_v the_o outward_a reason_n with_o all_o its_o learning_n and_o philosophy_n comprehend_v they_o until_o the_o soul_n and_o will_n do_v re-enter_v into_o the_o divine_a outflowing_a will_n of_o the_o lord_n which_o make_v all_o thing_n manifest_v 308._o whatsoever_o imagine_v or_o will_v contrary_a to_o the_o holy_a principle_n or_o word_n that_o make_v all_o thing_n such_o be_v captivate_v in_o the_o babilonical_a reason_v part_n and_o can_v see_v into_o the_o intrinsic_a value_n of_o any_o thing_n 309._o the_o soul_n of_o man_n have_v its_o original_a from_o the_o lord_n and_o be_v therefore_o immortal_a and_o everlasting_a and_o for_o this_o cause_o it_o can_v rest_v or_o 〈◊〉_d satisfy_v without_o enjoy_v he_o though_o it_o be_v possess_v of_o or_o vest_v with_o the_o great_a treasure_n of_o this_o world_n and_o the_o more_o it_o 〈◊〉_d seek_v for_o satisfaction_n in_o the_o thing_n of_o 〈◊〉_d world_n the_o further_a it_o be_v off_o from_o its_o true_a mother_n and_o the_o necessary_a state_n of_o regeneration_n 310._o strife_n and_o contention_n about_o religion_n and_o the_o divine_a mystery_n be_v for_o the_o most_o part_n unprofitable_a and_o proceed_v from_o self-perceptibility_a 311._o for_o there_o can_v be_v any_o comprehension_n true_a understanding_n or_o knowledge_n of_o god_n nor_o a_o man_n own_o nature_n except_o man_n do_v with_o earnestness_n enter_v in_o self-denial_n which_o be_v the_o right_a path_n that_o lead_v towards_o the_o new_a birth_n 312._o reason_n must_v forsake_v its_o self_n and_o live_v no_o long_o in_o contention_n but_o sink_v down_o into_o the_o centre_n out_o of_o which_o it_o be_v depart_v that_o so_o it_o may_v be_v a_o dwelling_n or_o temple_n for_o god_n wherein_o the_o divine_a will_n and_o friendly_a love_n of_o god_n work_v
and_o govern_v all_o thing_n 313._o that_o happy_a man_n that_o do_v live_v in_o and_o under_o the_o divine_a will_n and_o be_v govern_v by_o the_o light_n and_o love_n of_o jesus_n christ_n have_v no_o strife_n about_o nor_o in_o religion_n because_o in_o all_o thing_n he_o have_v resign_v his_o will_n unto_o god_n will_n countenance_n and_o commend_v that_o which_o be_v good_a in_o all_o man_n let_v their_o form_n or_o worship_n or_o religion_n be_v what_o it_o will_n 314._o let_v no_o outward_a opinion_n form_n or_o ceremony_n separate_v thou_o from_o have_v union_n with_o thy_o neighbour_n nor_o meat_n nor_o drink_n nor_o any_o thing_n but_o evil._n 315._o for_o there_o be_v nothing_o recommend_v man_n unto_o his_o maker_n but_o obedience_n to_o the_o requirement_n of_o his_o holy_a spirit_n or_o divine_a principle_n of_o his_o light_n and_o love_n which_o lead_v all_o its_o follower_n into_o innocency_n and_o concord_n 316._o god_n be_v love_n and_o he_o that_o love_v not_o his_o neighbour_n who_o he_o daily_o communicate_v with_o can_v love_v god_n as_o the_o scripture_n of_o truth_n do_v testify_v for_o man_n be_v god_n image_n 317._o remember_v that_o whatsoever_o offence_n or_o evil_n thou_o do_v to_o thy_o neighbour_n be_v also_o a_o sin_n against_o god_n 318._o there_o be_v no_o outward_a religion_n or_o form_n of_o worship_n have_v power_n to_o reinvest_v man_n again_o in_o his_o first_o original_a state_n but_o only_a faith_n in_o the_o lord_n jesus_n love_n humility_n and_o obedience_n unto_o the_o command_v of_o the_o lord_n and_o a_o peaceable_a innocent_a walk_v with_o his_o neighbour_n 319._o therefore_o when_o thou_o consider_v the_o variety_n of_o religion_n and_o form_n that_o man_n do_v worship_n god_n in_o be_v sure_a to_o embrace_v that_o which_o tend_v most_o to_o the_o glory_n of_o god_n and_o the_o good_a of_o thy_o fellow_n creature_n and_o which_o most_o exalt_v innocency_n and_o welldoing_a for_o god_n will_v not_o be_v invoke_v with_o lip-service_n only_o and_o outward_a ceremony_n most_o of_o which_o hide_v the_o pure_a pearl_n in_o the_o rubbish_n of_o formality_n and_o hypocrisy_n 320._o above_o all_o thing_n entertain_v and_o nourish_v good_a thought_n for_o serious_a thought_n and_o meditation_n concern_v our_o holy_a creator_n be_v feed_v and_o increase_v by_o divine_a power_n and_o understanding_n and_o kindle_v the_o life_n of_o love_n so_o that_o it_o long_v and_o continual_o hunger_v after_o god_n and_o the_o teach_n of_o his_o spirit_n 321._o christ_n be_v the_o true_a touchstone_n to_o the_o knowledge_n of_o thing_n divine_a and_o the_o corner_n stone_n to_o all_o spiritual_a building_n consider_v therefore_o in_o all_o thy_o way_n whether_o thy_o word_n and_o action_n do_v enter_v out_o of_o love_n into_o love_n and_o whether_o the_o peace_n of_o god_n which_o pass_v all_o understanding_n be_v seek_v and_o desire_v 322._o remember_v that_o all_o strife_n about_o the_o divine_a will_n of_o god_n whereby_o man_n do_v despise_v one_o another_o though_o it_o may_v cover_v itself_o with_o a_o mantle_n of_o zeal_n do_v yet_o in_o truth_n proceed_v from_o self-hood_n and_o pride_n for_o the_o wrath_n of_o man_n work_v not_o the_o righteousness_n of_o god_n 323._o such_o disputation_n and_o contention_n do_v general_o or_o for_o the_o most_o part_n arise_v from_o outward_a reason_n vain_a imagination_n and_o custom_n for_o if_o man_n dwell_v in_o innocency_n and_o will_v with_o his_o creator_n what_o need_v he_o dispute_v about_o that_o which_o he_o enjoy_v and_o possess_v 324._o man_n ought_v in_o friendly_a sort_n to_o confer_v together_o and_o offer_v one_o another_o their_o gift_n and_o refine_a knowledge_n in_o love_n to_o try_v all_o thing_n and_o hold_v fast_o that_o which_o be_v good_a and_o not_o to_o stand_v so_o stiff_a in_o their_o own_o opinion_n as_o if_o they_o can_v not_o err._n 325._o man_n aught_o to_o consider_v what_o a_o mighty_a strong_a enemy_n he_o have_v within_o himself_o which_o continual_o suggest_v strange_a thought_n and_o apprehension_n concern_v god_n and_o his_o will_n which_o often_o occasion_n man_n to_o insult_v over_o one_o another_o whence_o sect_n party_n and_o faction_n about_o religious_a matter_n do_v arise_v 326._o he_o that_o contend_v furious_o about_o religion_n it_o be_v to_o be_v fear_v have_v no_o true_a religion_n at_o all_o and_o that_o will_v force_v other_o to_o bow_v to_o his_o poor_a narrow_a thought_n touch_v such_o sublime_a mystery_n give_v a_o great_a sign_n that_o he_o neither_o know_v god_n nature_n nor_o himself_o nor_o have_v feel_v the_o operation_n of_o the_o divine_a dove_n like_o spirit_n of_o peace_n in_o his_o mind_n 327._o it_o be_v certain_a all_o these_o reason_n dispute_n and_o contention_n about_o the_o differ_a modes_n of_o religion_n and_o outward_a formality_n must_v be_v leave_v behind_o we_o like_o elisha_n hair_n mantle_n in_o the_o wilderness_n of_o this_o world_n and_o the_o will_n and_o all_o the_o property_n of_o the_o soul_n and_o life_n must_v turn_v itself_o again_o unto_o god_n out_o of_o who_o it_o proceed_v and_o forsake_v all_o vain_a imagination_n and_o lust_n or_o else_o he_o can_v never_o come_v to_o the_o divine_a and_o beautify_v vision_n 328._o remember_v also_o that_o all_o such_o strife_n and_o alteration_n about_o the_o testament_n of_o christ_n do_v arise_v in_o man_n heart_n for_o want_v of_o love_n and_o the_o divine_a sight_n or_o skill_n in_o the_o heavenly_a mystery_n which_o can_v be_v any_o otherwise_o obtain_v but_o only_o by_o turn_v the_o will_n and_o thought_n unto_o god_n by_o temperance_n and_o self-denial_n innocency_n and_o regeneration_n which_o be_v the_o true_a eyesalve_n that_o clear_v the_o inward_a sight_n of_o the_o understanding_n 329._o as_o the_o great_a eye_n of_o the_o material_a world_n or_o sun_n do_v with_o its_o glorious_a friendly_a beam_n and_o sweet_a influence_n penetrate_v all_o outward_a thing_n and_o body_n and_o fill_v they_o with_o its_o good_a virtue_n whereby_o they_o be_v generate_v grow_v and_o increase_v and_o become_v useful_a and_o most_o pleasant_a the_o like_a but_o in_o a_o more_o sublime_a and_o mysterious_a manner_n be_v to_o be_v understand_v of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n and_o light_n of_o jesus_n christ_n viz._n he_o animate_v cherish_v and_o govern_v all_o that_o do_v resign_v their_o will_n unto_o his_o sovereign_a government_n over_o both_o soul_n and_o body_n and_o all_o evil_a inclination_n and_o by_o its_o friendly_a and_o gracious_a influence_n make_v they_o grow_v and_o become_v pleasant_a fruit_n in_o the_o paradise_n of_o god_n and_o a_o right_a branch_n on_o the_o good_a vine_n in_o which_o heavenly_a state_n god_n and_o man_n be_v unite_v and_o god_n dwell_v in_o this_o spiritualised_a man_n as_o the_o sun_n dwell_v by_o its_o influence_n in_o fruit_n and_o plant_n and_o make_v they_o fragrant_a and_o ripe_a for_o glory_n 330._o for_o as_o the_o material_a heaven_n and_o celestial_a body_n do_v by_o their_o influence_n penetrate_v this_o gross_a low_a world_n and_o all_o thing_n therein_o give_v they_o virtue_n and_o power_n so_o christ_n penetrate_v the_o convert_v soul_n by_o his_o inward_a roll_a power_n and_o resist_v the_o vain_a lust_n wrath_n violence_n and_o all_o other_o evil_n that_o the_o earthly_a man_n be_v subject_a to_o 331._o a_o christian_a in_o all_o his_o way_n must_v have_v three_o guide_n truth_n charity_n and_o wisdom_n truth_n to_o go_v before_o he_o charity_n and_o wisdom_n on_o either_o side_n if_o any_o of_o the_o three_o be_v absent_a he_o wander_v out_o of_o the_o way_n or_o stumble_v you_o shall_v see_v some_o do_v hurt_v by_o follow_v even_o truth_n uncharitable_o and_o other_o whilst_o they_o will_v salve_v up_o a_o dangerous_a error_n with_o love_n have_v fail_v in_o their_o wisdom_n and_o offend_v against_o justice_n a_o charitable_a untruth_n and_o a_o uncharitable_a truth_n and_o a_o unwise_a management_n of_o truth_n or_o love_n be_v all_o to_o be_v avoid_v by_o he_o that_o will_v go_v with_o a_o right_a foot_n in_o the_o narrow_a way_n 332._o of_o make_v many_o book_n there_o be_v no_o end_n say_v the_o wise_a man_n but_o above_o all_o other_o book_n of_o quarrel_n and_o controversy_n be_v apt_a to_o have_v no_o end_n for_o number_n as_o well_o as_o no_o good_a end_n or_o scope_n and_o effect_n upon_o either_o the_o writer_n or_o the_o reader_n 333._o in_o all_o dispute_n look_v how_o much_o there_o be_v of_o passion_n so_o much_o there_o of_o be_v nothing_o to_o the_o purpose_n the_o eager_a contender_n raise_v such_o dust_n as_o put_v out_o his_o own_o eye_n whilst_o he_o think_v to_o choke_v the_o party_n he_o oppose_v 334._o such_o violent_a contemner_n work_n as_o for_o the_o most_o part_n they_o begin_v their_o clamour_n without_o cause_n so_o they_o manage_v they_o without_o either_o reason_n
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a_o jealous_a angry_a god_n and_o a_o consume_a fire_n 58._o likewise_o all_o kind_n of_o oppression_n either_o to_o man_n or_o beast_n do_v arise_v from_o the_o same_o poisonous_a radix_fw-la 59_o observe_v the_o rule_n of_o silence_n for_o it_o be_v a_o sublime_a and_o profitable_a virtue_n when_o through_o wisdom_n it_o be_v due_o regard_v 60._o speak_v not_o evil_a or_o slight_o of_o your_o absent_a friend_n or_o acquaintance_n or_o any_o other_o but_o what_o you_o have_v against_o or_o to_o say_v unto_o any_o let_v it_o be_v do_v according_a to_o the_o heavenly_a rule_n of_o christ_n viz._n admonish_v they_o face_n to_o face_n in_o friendliness_n 61._o judge_v not_o those_o thing_n you_o do_v not_o know_v or_o understand_v 62._o nor_o admire_v person_n or_o thing_n that_o you_o be_v ignorant_a of_o 63._o remember_v that_o wrath_n and_o anger_n be_v most_o cruel_a and_o inward_a enemy_n cut_v they_o off_o therefore_o in_o the_o bud_n by_o the_o seed_n of_o the_o holy_a spirit_n 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avoid_v the_o eat_n of_o all_o sweet_a compound_a food_n and_o drink_v of_o strong_a cordial_a drink_n for_o such_o thing_n heat_v their_o blood_n irritate_v their_o spirit_n set_v open_v the_o gate_n of_o venus_n put_v nature_n and_o all_o the_o property_n into_o a_o unequal_a operation_n 70._o if_o man_n will_v feast_n and_o make_v merry_a then_o let_v their_o table_n be_v spread_v and_o environ_v with_o philosophical_a discourse_n 71._o let_v every_o one_o observe_v this_o good_a christian_a rule_n when_o he_o invite_v his_o neighbour_n to_o a_o treat_n to_o give_v they_o food_n convenient_a and_o suitable_a to_o nature_n want_n innocent_a in_o qualiâ—y_n and_o not_o too_o much_o in_o quantity_n and_o then_o let_v such_o cast_v up_o their_o account_n and_o what_o be_v save_v by_o wisdom_n and_o frugality_n distribute_v to_o the_o needy_a 72._o drink_v not_o wine_n in_o bowl_n nor_o strong_a drink_n to_o excess_n for_o beside_o the_o sin_n against_o god_n and_o your_o own_o health_n many_o man_n do_v at_o one_o time_n swallow_v down_o as_o much_o in_o value_n as_o will_v sustain_v many_o want_a people_n 73._o honour_n thy_o creator_n for_o all_o his_o gift_n whether_o divine_a or_o human_n be_v thou_o strong_a or_o ingenuous_a or_o beautiful_a praise_v the_o lord_n for_o it_o it_o be_v his_o free_a and_o undeserved_a gift_n 74._o consider_v what_o that_o property_n or_o principle_n be_v in_o thou_o that_o always_o lead_v and_o invite_v thou_o to_o good_a and_o condemn_v the_o evil_a of_o thy_o way_n 75._o esteem_v none_o so_o much_o for_o their_o form_n or_o ceremony_n in_o religion_n as_o for_o virtue_n and_o welldoing_a in_o comparison_n whereof_o the_o other_o be_v but_o paint_a fire_n which_o give_v no_o light_n nor_o heat_n 76._o for_o no_o religion_n or_o form_n of_o worship_n will_v move_v the_o principle_n of_o god_n eternal_a light_n and_o love_n but_o only_a obedience_n to_o commandment_n and_o live_v in_o the_o power_n thereof_o 77._o do_v unto_o all_o as_o thou_o will_v be_v do_v unto_o and_o cherish_v what_o be_v good_a in_o all_o men._n 78._o virtue_n have_v a_o secret_a power_n in_o itself_o to_o beget_v its_o own_o likeness_n and_o form_n 79._o every_o word_n or_o speech_n do_v carry_v the_o power_n of_o that_o property_n or_o principle_n that_o have_v the_o upper_a dominion_n in_o the_o word_n or_o discourse_n and_o they_o do_v awaken_v and_o strengthen_v their_o simile_n in_o those_o to_o who_o such_o word_n be_v direct_v 80._o therefore_o consider_v and_o learn_v from_o what_o property_n or_o principle_n every_o thought_n and_o imagination_n do_v arise_v and_o proceed_v and_o before_o they_o be_v form_v into_o word_n or_o action_n present_v they_o before_o the_o throne_n angel_n or_o divine_a principle_n and_o let_v wisdom_n judge_v they_o 81._o suffer_v not_o your_o soul_n to_o enter_v into_o any_o thing_n too_o violent_o 82._o remember_v that_o all_o extreme_n do_v powerful_o attract_v there_o contrary_a nor_o can_v any_o inclination_n continue_v long_o that_o be_v fierce_a or_o violent_a 83._o know_v that_o self-conceit_n be_v a_o monster_n and_o lead_v her_o scholar_n into_o perdition_n 84._o be_v not_o over_o careful_a for_o future_a thing_n for_o as_o our_o lord_n say_v no_o man_n can_v by_o his_o solicitude_n add_v any_o thing_n to_o himself_o 85._o entertain_v cheerfulness_n and_o give_v no_o place_n to_o a_o sour_a melancholy_a humour_n 86._o in_o all_o thing_n have_v a_o sober_a and_o secret_a hope_n in_o the_o lord_n who_o only_o know_v what_o be_v good_a for_o we_o 87._o remember_v that_o sobriety_n order_n cleanness_n and_o temperance_n do_v not_o only_o sit_v the_o mind_n for_o the_o service_n of_o god_n but_o it_o make_v the_o whole_a life_n full_a of_o delight_n and_o the_o body_n healthful_a 88_o marry_o not_o a_o old_a woman_n for_o the_o sake_n of_o money_n or_o in_o hope_n of_o be_v maintain_v in_o idleness_n for_o she_o can_v answer_v the_o end_n of_o nature_n nor_o for_o what_o the_o lord_n ordain_v it_o therefore_o such_o marriage_n be_v to_o be_v number_v among_o the_o great_a of_o sin_n as_o a_o thing_n against_o god_n law_n 89._o observe_v the_o good_a rule_n of_o temperance_n and_o cleanness_n in_o your_o marriage_n bed_n that_o your_o offspring_n may_v have_v good_a soul_n healthy_a body_n and_o vigorous_a sense_n rule_n of_o health_n and_o abstinency_n for_o all_o young_a people_n and_o other_o of_o the_o choleric_a complexion_n to_o observe_v 90._o such_o as_o be_v dignify_v with_o this_o choleric_a nature_n who_o fire_n burn_v brisk_a and_o lively_a ought_v especial_o to_o refrain_v heady_a drink_n which_o heat_v the_o blood_n and_o irritate_v the_o original_a fire_n which_o do_v powerful_o inflame_v the_o property_n of_o venus_n and_o set_v open_v her_o gate_n 91._o let_v no_o sweet_a drink_n come_v into_o your_o belly_n 92._o abandon_v all_o
its_o follower_n the_o way_n of_o wisdom_n and_o virtue_n 176._o the_o three_o principle_n or_o property_n be_v the_o spirit_n of_o this_o world_n whence_o do_v arise_v and_o proceed_v all_o mix_a thought_n word_n and_o work_n which_o be_v both_o good_a and_o evil_n but_o when_o this_o spirit_n be_v join_v to_o the_o first_o original_a principle_n or_o harsh_a fire_n than_o all_o be_v poison_v and_o such_o be_v subject_a to_o all_o vain_a idle_a jest_a jeer_a scoff_v mix_v with_o all_o kind_n of_o wantonness_n and_o wicked_a discourse_n as_o also_o such_o as_o be_v between_o jest_n and_o earnest_n and_o all_o play_n and_o game_n and_o whatsoever_o do_v tend_v to_o vanity_n and_o lenity_n but_o more_o especial_o as_o be_v say_v before_o when_o such_o shall_v be_v join_v to_o the_o principle_n of_o wrath_n than_o such_o become_v of_o evil_a cunning_a nature_n and_o subtle_a inclination_n have_v two_o face_n viz._n good_a with_o the_o good_a and_o evil_a with_o the_o evil_a and_o be_v of_o very_o pernicious_a disposition_n whosoever_o be_v find_v in_o this_o fault_n as_o many_o 1000_o be_v it_o go_v very_o hard_a with_o they_o and_o their_o soul_n be_v beset_v with_o a_o great_a company_n of_o enemy_n both_o within_o and_o without_o 177._o so_o that_o every_o man_n do_v speak_v from_o a_o threefold_a spirit_n or_o property_n and_o which_o soever_o have_v gain_v the_o dominion_n that_o form_n his_o word_n but_o the_o will_n be_v the_o primum_fw-la mobile_n and_o govern_v the_o principle_n and_o therefore_o in_o which_o soever_o it_o immerse_v itself_o that_o property_n obtain_v the_o high_a degree_n in_o the_o thought_n word_n and_o work_n for_o this_o cause_n man_n can_v at_o one_o and_o the_o same_o time_n smile_v and_o frown_v be_v angry_a with_o one_o and_o friend_n with_o another_o and_o be_v offend_v at_o one_o thing_n and_o not_o at_o another_o but_o some_o man_n do_v suffer_v their_o desire_n and_o will_n to_o enter_v so_o deep_o into_o the_o first_o principle_n of_o fire_n in_o their_o passion_n that_o they_o be_v angry_a with_o all_o the_o world_n and_o all_o thing_n they_o have_v to_o do_v with_o all_o their_o fire_n be_v so_o poisonous_a and_o fierce_a 178._o the_o ground_n and_o true_a cause_n of_o this_o every_o one_o ought_v to_o learn_v and_o be_v sensible_a of_o and_o to_o call_v all_o his_o desire_n into_o the_o second_o principle_n for_o as_o a_o man_n chief_a enemy_n be_v those_o of_o his_o own_o house_n and_o his_o great_a friend_n dwell_v also_o in_o himself_o 179._o therefore_o learn_v thyself_o the_o operation_n of_o thy_o own_o nature_n and_o follow_v the_o middle_a way_n and_o good_a genius_n for_o that_o will_v never_o lead_v thou_o to_o evil_a but_o to_o all_o good_a and_o make_v thou_o a_o friend_n to_o god_n thyself_o and_o thy_o neighbour_n 180._o the_o proper_a way_n to_o obtain_v this_o great_a good_a and_o high_a call_v be_v separation_n and_o self-denial_n to_o follow_v the_o voice_n of_o wisdom_n and_o not_o regard_v the_o multitude_n nor_o their_o custom_n 181._o for_o every_o degree_n of_o separation_n and_o self-denial_n do_v teach_v man_n some_o virtue_n and_o true_a knowledge_n and_o prompt_v the_o intellect_n to_o some_o new_a or_o excellent_a notion_n in_o god_n own_o way_n 182._o the_o continual_a press_v on_o in_o self-denial_n and_o temperance_n do_v not_o only_o strengthen_v the_o soul_n but_o it_o attract_v the_o angel_n and_o the_o sweet_a influence_n of_o orion_n and_o the_o pleyade_n and_o all_o the_o heavenly_a host._n 183._o for_o as_o christ_n say_v the_o angel_n of_o god_n do_v mighty_o rejoice_v at_o the_o repentance_n and_o return_n of_o a_o sinner_n 184._o fear_v not_o therefore_o but_o separate_v thyself_o from_o all_o beastiality_n and_o sensual_a appetite_n both_o in_o meat_n drink_n word_n and_o work_n 185._o harken_v unto_o wisdom_n in_o this_o matter_n for_o she_o will_v lead_v thou_o into_o the_o secret_a chamber_n where_o there_o be_v no_o noise_n of_o the_o crowd_n nor_o of_o the_o oppression_n of_o egypt_n 186._o sometime_o if_o thy_o genius_n lead_v thou_o deny_v thyself_o of_o all_o thing_n that_o proceed_v from_o the_o animal_n life_n as_o wisdom_n shall_v direct_v thou_o viz._n from_o flesh_n fish_n butter_n cheese_n milk_n egg_n and_o the_o like_a and_o live_v on_o bread_n only_o and_o simple_a and_o harmless_a gruel_n and_o let_v no_o consideration_n of_o what_o other_o will_v think_v hinder_v thy_o perseverance_n therein_o 187._o but_o when_o wisdom_n give_v thou_o leave_v then_o return_v to_o thy_o ordinary_a food_n as_o bread_n and_o butter_n cheese_n milk_n egg_n and_o the_o like_a 188._o such_o separation_n from_o the_o animal_n beastial_a and_o savage_a nature_n and_o all_o food_n that_o proceed_v from_o thence_o and_o to_o be_v content_v with_o innocent_a vegitation_n do_v increase_v both_o humility_n and_o humanity_n and_o make_v the_o body_n clean_o chaste_a and_o healthy_a 189._o talk_v no_o long_o of_o self-denial_n and_o separation_n but_o enter_v into_o it_o in_o good_a earnest_n for_o the_o lord_n have_v perpetual_a regard_n to_o the_o soul_n that_o be_v warm_a in_o their_o affection_n and_o real_a 190._o awake_v awake_a all_o you_o that_o sleep_n in_o uncleanness_n gluttony_n and_o intemperance_n or_o else_o do_v not_o dare_v to_o call_v yourselves_o any_o long_a christian_n 191._o for_o the_o true_a life_n of_o a_o christian_a consist_v in_o love_n mercy_n purity_n and_o separation_n from_o evil_a and_o mortification_n of_o lust_n and_o self-denial_n 192._o and_o whosoever_o do_v with_o faith_n earnestness_n and_o prayer_n to_o the_o lord_n for_o his_o assistance_n and_o continue_v in_o the_o path_n of_o virtue_n and_o separation_n from_o evil_a shall_v be_v happy_a in_o this_o world_n and_o crown_v with_o eternal_a bliss_n amen_n 193._o the_o reason_n why_o most_o man_n fear_v to_o die_v be_v because_o they_o have_v not_o obey_v god_n and_o live_v in_o simple_a nature_n path._n 194._o whereas_o he_o that_o live_v in_o the_o simple_a law_n of_o god_n and_o nature_n be_v not_o only_o free_v from_o common_a fear_n but_o death_n itself_o be_v nâ—t_o terrible_a unto_o he_o 195._o sin_n against_o god_n and_o his_o law_n in_o nature_n can_v be_v pass_v by_o except_z man_n repent_v and_o acknowledge_v and_o forsake_v they_o 196._o sin_n against_o man_n be_v blot_v out_o no_o other_o way_n but_o by_o repentance_n retalliation_n and_o acknowledgement_n for_o that_o be_v the_o great_a law_n of_o god_n in_o nature_n 197._o be_v at_o peace_n with_o all_o man_n and_o creature_n and_o all_o thing_n shall_v have_v unity_n and_o peace_n with_o thou_o 198._o be_v free_a and_o speak_v the_o word_n of_o soundness_n that_o thy_o companion_n may_v not_o go_v away_o untaught_a 199._o get_v proper_a furniture_n against_o the_o day_n of_o death_n that_o thou_o may_v be_v defeâ—â—ed_v against_o the_o evil_a genus_fw-la 200._o forget_v not_o that_o the_o good_a 〈◊〉_d of_o the_o lord_n be_v minister_a spirit_n readâ—_n 〈◊〉_d assist_v all_o that_o fear_v he_o and_o deny_v they_o 〈◊〉_d oâ—_n the_o worldly_a vanity_n 201._o they_o accompany_v they_o by_o day_n and_o visit_v they_o by_o night_n and_o manifest_v the_o mystery_n both_o of_o god_n and_o nature_n 202._o but_o evil_a angel_n be_v always_o ready_a and_o prompt_v man_n to_o evil_a and_o powerful_o draw_v thereunto_o by_o simile_n for_o every_o like_a beget_v its_o likeness_n both_o in_o the_o good_a and_o evil._n 203._o be_v serious_a and_o consider_v the_o nature_n of_o thy_o dream_n and_o vision_n of_o the_o night_n and_o from_o what_o property_n they_o take_v their_o birth_n so_o may_v thou_o judge_v what_o genus_fw-la attend_v thou_o and_o also_o what_o property_n have_v the_o upper_a dominion_n in_o thy_o soul_n 204._o there_o be_v a_o hide_a mystery_n in_o all_o thing_n and_o nothing_o come_v by_o chance_n as_o some_o vain_o imagine_v since_o therefore_o there_o be_v a_o cause_n for_o every_o thing_n 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mind_n and_o understanding_n that_o nothing_o make_v man_n acceptable_a before_o his_o bless_a creator_n but_o only_a virtue_n and_o obedience_n to_o his_o commandment_n 224._o as_o to_o the_o thing_n and_o good_n of_o this_o world_n death_n equal_v all_o men._n 225._o when_o thou_o see_v lame_a crooked_a decriped_a people_n or_o such_o who_o labour_n under_o any_o cruel_a or_o loathsome_a disease_n let_v it_o not_o only_o move_v pity_n and_o compassion_n but_o in_o a_o special_a manner_n give_v the_o lord_n hearty_a acknowledgement_n of_o his_o wonderful_a favour_n that_o he_o have_v not_o make_v thou_o so_o 226._o take_v not_o so_o much_o care_n to_o get_v money_n as_o to_o spend_v it_o well_o 227._o consider_v that_o he_o that_o spend_v talent_n daily_o must_v use_v way_n to_o get_v they_o which_o be_v oftentimes_o unjust_a prove_v hazardous_a to_o the_o health_n both_o of_o body_n and_o mind_n 228._o he_o that_o have_v attain_v the_o true_a knowledge_n of_o himself_o be_v very_o rich_a and_o know_v as_o his_o want_n be_v but_o small_a so_o they_o be_v very_o easy_o supply_v 229._o after_o hard_o walk_v or_o tedious_a labour_n or_o any_o kind_n of_o exercise_n that_o have_v exhaust_v your_o spirit_n remember_v to_o rest_n before_o you_o eat_v or_o drink_v 230._o but_o if_o there_o be_v a_o necessity_n of_o eat_v and_o drink_v do_v it_o spare_o and_o of_o food_o of_o easy_a concoction_n 231._o much_o talk_n for_o weak_o people_n and_o upon_o weariness_n be_v injurious_a to_o health_n 232._o silence_n do_v wonderful_o recover_v the_o natural_a spirit_n and_o beget_v appetite_n and_o give_v many_o advantage_n to_o the_o mind_n 233._o eat_v not_o in_o a_o morning_n before_o you_o labour_n or_o travel_v or_o if_o you_o do_v let_v it_o be_v thing_n easy_a and_o in_o small_a quantity_n 234._o but_o when_o you_o labour_n or_o travel_v remember_v to_o eat_v and_o drink_v before_o your_o spirit_n grow_v flat_a or_o be_v waste_v or_o else_o you_o hurt_v nature_n and_o procure_v disease_n 235._o after_o long_o fast_v or_o on_o great_a stomach_n be_v sure_a to_o observe_v the_o rule_n of_o temperance_n and_o proportion_n and_o beware_v then_o of_o too_o great_a a_o quantity_n which_o at_o such_o time_n be_v very_o apt_a to_o steal_v upon_o a_o man_n and_o ensnare_v he_o into_o heaviness_n and_o indisposition_n 236._o he_o that_o consider_v the_o power_n of_o sympathy_n and_o antipathy_n may_v avoid_v many_o inconvenience_n 237._o be_v friendly_a to_o all_o thing_n for_o by_o love_n every_o thing_n be_v attract_v and_o make_v better_a 238._o but_o violence_n and_o oppression_n do_v not_o only_o separate_v man_n from_o his_o creator_n but_o also_o from_o the_o good_a in_o all_o thing_n and_o increase_v enmity_n 239._o be_v thou_o a_o person_n saturnine_n sower_n melancholy_a dogged_a envious_a and_o subject_a to_o suspect_v divine_a providence_n then_o turn_v the_o eye_n of_o thy_o mind_n inward_o and_o hearken_v and_o learn_v of_o wisdom_n that_o thou_o may_v withstand_v this_o evil_a genius_n by_o faith_n in_o god_n and_o follow_v wisdom_n voice_n 240._o be_v thou_o a_o martialist_n proud_a fiery_n and_o passionate_a then_o allay_v those_o storm_n by_o the_o meek_a and_o gentle_a influence_n of_o wisdom_n and_o stand_v still_o and_o hear_v what_o the_o lord_n will_v teach_v thou_o 241._o be_v thou_o a_o jovial_a person_n incline_v to_o religion_n have_v a_o care_n thou_o do_v not_o disallow_v that_o in_o other_o that_o thou_o do_v allow_v in_o thyself_o 242._o be_v thou_o a_o venial_a person_n incline_v to_o play_n game_n dance_n lewd_a obscene_a music_n and_o woman_n then_o call_v upon_o the_o lady_n faith_n and_o prayer_n for_o strength_n and_o embrace_v temperance_n and_o sobriety_n and_o as_o much_o as_o in_o thou_o lie_v avoid_v the_o sight_n and_o company_n of_o lewd_a or_o petulant_a wanton_a woman_n 243._o be_v thou_o a_o mercurian_a apt_a to_o speak_v much_o and_o to_o little_a purpose_n to_o boast_v and_o lie_v and_o unfixed_a and_o irresolute_a in_o thy_o thought_n call_v upon_o the_o lord_n for_o wisdom_n who_o will_v teach_v thou_o both_o wisdom_n silence_n and_o stability_n 244._o be_v thou_o under_o the_o government_n of_o the_o moon_n and_o subject_n by_o inclination_n to_o revel_v swear_v drink_v and_o all_o kind_n of_o wantonness_n then_o turn_v towards_o wisdom_n and_o pray_v against_o these_o vice_n and_o also_o oppose_v they_o by_o all_o the_o contrary_a virtue_n as_o silence_n temperance_n self-denial_n and_o the_o like_a 245._o such_o who_o labour_n and_o exercise_n be_v but_o little_a and_o who_o life_n be_v sedentary_a aught_o to_o remember_v that_o their_o meat_n and_o drink_n ought_v to_o be_v proportionable_a viz._n more_o mean_a and_o simple_a than_o those_o that_o labour_v hard_a but_o the_o quite_o contrary_a be_v now_o a-days_o practise_v which_o bring_v upon_o they_o many_o great_a mischief_n 246._o be_v thou_o a_o poor_a man_n and_o hard_o laborious_a then_o forget_v not_o 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and_o the_o good_a will_v work_v forth_o its_o own_o nature_n 414._o the_o good_a praise_v the_o good_a and_o evil_a exalt_v the_o evil._n 415._o all_o creature_n praise_v god_n except_o man_n because_o they_o have_v keep_v his_o law_n 416._o the_o fire_n the_o air_n the_o earth_n the_o water_n and_o all_o their_o numerous_a offspring_n do_v with_o one_o voice_n continual_o sing_v hallalujah_n unto_o their_o creator_n 417._o consider_v the_o wonderful_a variety_n of_o fruit_n grain_n seed_n and_o herb_n and_o how_o they_o all_o praise_v the_o lord_n in_o silence_n and_o thrust_v forth_o their_o virtue_n in_o corcord_n 418._o he_o that_o delight_v himself_o in_o violence_n and_o oppress_v the_o creature_n dishonour_v his_o maker_n and_o pervert_v his_o way_n in_o nature_n and_o make_v his_o creation_n groan_n 419._o consider_v what_o the_o good_a be_v and_o its_o nature_n and_o know_v for_o a_o truth_n that_o all_o violence_n and_o oppression_n be_v as_o contrary_a to_o it_o as_o light_n be_v to_o darkness_n 420._o consider_v the_o wonderful_a power_n of_o god_n and_o that_o he_o have_v make_v all_o that_o man_n may_v through_o all_o and_o by_o all_o know_v the_o holy_a creator_n and_o himself_o who_o image_n he_o bear_v 422._o note_v that_o it_o be_v the_o great_a evil_n in_o the_o world_n not_o to_o know_v god_n for_o he_o that_o know_v not_o his_o maker_n know_v not_o himself_o 423._o he_o that_o know_v god_n and_o the_o thing_n that_o be_v become_v divine_a whilst_o he_o live_v in_o the_o body_n 424._o the_o soul_n of_o man_n have_v a_o fiery_a original_a but_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o soul_n be_v friendly_a and_o of_o a_o divine_a nature_n and_o be_v that_o holy_a spark_n of_o light_n that_o shine_v into_o and_o enlighten_v the_o soul_n 425._o the_o soul_n be_v of_o the_o nature_n of_o the_o father_n but_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o soul_n be_v of_o the_o son_n property_n which_o do_v by_o its_o bright_a beam_n enlighten_v the_o dark_a father_n and_o by_o 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be_v its_o light_n or_o sun_n which_o do_v shine_v back_o into_o and_o replenish_v its_o harsh_a father_n a_o true_a similitude_n we_o have_v in_o the_o outward_a fire_n which_o be_v in_o its_o original_a of_o a_o fierce_a harsh_a consume_a nature_n but_o its_o sun_n which_o this_o harshness_n and_o fierceness_n do_v generate_v viz._n the_o light_n be_v of_o a_o most_o pleasant_a friendly_a amiable_a quality_n and_o refresh_a nature_n afford_v a_o good_a essence_n 430._o but_o if_o there_o be_v not_o fire_n there_o will_v be_v no_o light_n or_o at_o least_o the_o light_n will_v not_o be_v manifest_a unto_o its_o self_n 431._o the_o happiness_n of_o all_o soul_n be_v to_o dwell_v in_o the_o light_n and_o to_o become_v one_o with_o it_o and_o not_o in_o the_o fire_n or_o in_o its_o own_o principle_n or_o nature_n 432._o the_o true_a joy_n of_o man_n soul_n be_v to_o live_v in_o the_o power_n of_o the_o light_n but_o if_o there_o be_v but_o one_o thing_n than_o there_o can_v be_v no_o manifestation_n or_o if_o there_o be_v no_o sorrow_n joy_n will_v not_o be_v know_v unto_o itself_o 433._o behold_v the_o whole_a create_v be_v with_o the_o eye_n of_o understanding_n and_o then_o thou_o will_v see_v and_o find_v a_o good_a and_o evil_a in_o all_o thing_n in_o animal_n vegetable_n and_o mineral_n also_o sweet_a sourness_n light_n and_o darkness_n heaven_n and_o hell_n father_n and_o son_n which_o two_o grand_a fountain_n do_v continual_o contend_v in_o each_o thing_n and_o creature_n for_o victory_n which_o since_o the_o fall_n of_o the_o angel_n and_o man_n the_o evil_a property_n or_o principle_n have_v get_v the_o upper_a dominion_n which_o do_v mighty_o hide_v or_o captivate_v all_o the_o friendly_a paradisical_a virtue_n in_o each_o creature_n and_o thing_n 434._o see_v then_o that_o all_o thing_n have_v a_o evil_a and_o good_a in_o they_o how_o necessary_a be_v it_o for_o man_n to_o join_v or_o choose_v the_o thing_n that_o be_v most_o innocent_a and_o fâ—eest_v from_o the_o wrath_n or_o fierceness_n in_o meat_n in_o drink_n word_n and_o work_n because_o the_o essence_n of_o each_o thing_n do_v in_o a_o secret_a and_o most_o powerful_a manner_n by_o simile_n incorporate_v with_o the_o human_a nature_n and_o according_a to_o their_o nature_n increase_n and_o strengthen_v their_o like_a property_n 435._o harken_v therefore_o unto_o the_o divine_a principle_n which_o be_v the_o light_n of_o all_o soul_n and_o the_o true_a live_a virtue_n in_o all_o thing_n 436._o the_o soul_n of_o man_n be_v liable_a to_o be_v make_v evil_a by_o many_o thing_n viz._n by_o sorrow_n grief_n pleasure_n pain_n and_o many_o more_o but_o to_o be_v make_v good_a but_o by_o one_o viz._n the_o holy_a light_n and_o love_n of_o jesus_n christ._n 437._o also_o by_o meat_n drink_n communication_n word_n and_o work_n which_o do_v darken_v and_o put_v the_o eye_n of_o the_o mind_n out_o 438._o the_o divine_a principle_n or_o holy_a light_n be_v the_o pure_a sweet_a friendly_a power_n and_o essential_a virtue_n in_o all_o thing_n especial_o in_o the_o human_a nature_n but_o through_o sin_n most_o hide_v or_o captivate_v it_o 439._o none_o be_v make_v partaker_n of_o the_o true_a knowledge_n of_o god_n and_o his_o holy_a mystery_n in_o nature_n but_o only_o such_o as_o addict_v themselves_o to_o innocency_n and_o self-denial_n 440._o those_o that_o see_v but_o the_o least_o spark_n of_o the_o good_a and_o be_v make_v partaker_n thereof_o do_v count_v the_o state_n of_o man_n in_o this_o world_n poor_a low_a and_o miserable_a 441._o he_o that_o will_v know_v divine_a thing_n and_o understand_v the_o high_a good_a must_v as_o it_o be_v hate_v the_o body_n and_o all_o beastial_a inclination_n for_o no_o man_n can_v equal_o enjoy_v both_o 442._o light_a and_o darkness_n be_v set_v before_o every_o man_n and_o as_o a_o prize_n the_o one_o be_v as_o near_o as_o the_o other_o and_o the_o will_n of_o the_o soul_n be_v free_a and_o which_o soever_o it_o enter_v into_o unto_o that_o he_o become_v a_o subject_a 443._o consider_v the_o wonderful_a power_n of_o the_o soul_n if_o it_o be_v enlighten_v by_o the_o true_a spirit_n of_o wisdom_n it_o can_v then_o in_o the_o wisdom_n do_v all_o thing_n as_o it_o ought_v to_o god_n praise_n and_o its_o own_o comfort_n 444._o consider_v that_o the_o use_n of_o mean_a simple_a meat_n drink_n clothing_n household_n stuff_n and_o furniture_n be_v great_a friend_n unto_o man_n soul_n it_o cut_v off_o covetousness_n in_o the_o bud_n free_v the_o body_n from_o great_a labour_n and_o care_n also_o from_o suspicion_n passion_n sorrow_n and_o most_o kind_n of_o evil._n 445._o for_o no_o man_n will_v be_v so_o concern_v or_o angry_a with_o his_o servant_n for_o lose_v or_o break_v a_o wooden_a spoon_n as_o for_o a_o silver_n the_o like_a be_v to_o be_v understand_v in_o all_o other_o thing_n 446._o look_v not_o therefore_o on_o the_o rich_a and_o mighty_a and_o what_o they_o do_v but_o what_o be_v honest_a and_o suitable_a to_o nature_n want_n 447._o moderation_n and_o meaness_n in_o meat_n drink_n clothing_n and_o furniture_n will_v in_o a_o manner_n prevent_v the_o many_o trouble_n and_o want_n that_o attend_v most_o family_n 448._o he_o that_o do_v know_v the_o true_a virtue_n of_o mean_a thing_n will_v never_o desire_v the_o trouble_n of_o get_v of_o the_o needle_n trifle_n nothing_o be_v more_o pleasant_a than_o to_o imitate_v nature_n 449._o if_o thou_o will_v enjoy_v health_n and_o strength_n in_o old_a age_n live_v sober_o in_o youth_n and_o visit_v not_o the_o shade_n of_o venus_n too_o often_o for_o the_o secret_o wound_v her_o lover_n with_o incurable_a disease_n 450._o the_o original_a of_o most_o man_n grief_n and_o continual_a trouble_n be_v his_o suffering_n his_o will_n and_o desire_n to_o
wander_v after_o many_o thing_n most_o of_o which_o be_v not_o needful_a nor_o natural_a 451._o consider_v that_o the_o often_o tilling_n and_o dung_v of_o land_n especial_o with_o soil_n that_o proceed_v from_o variety_n of_o creature_n both_o dead_a and_o living_n do_v as_o it_o be_v suffocate_v or_o wound_v the_o pure_a falniteral_a virtue_n and_o sweet_a quality_n of_o such_o earth_n and_o in_o all_o particular_n endue_v the_o fruit_n with_o those_o rancid_a property_n which_o the_o dung_n do_v in_o itself_o contain_v and_o convey_v thereunto_o 452._o the_o like_a hold_v good_a in_o the_o human_a earth_n or_o nature_n and_o indeed_o in_o a_o far_o high_a degree_n for_o all_o food_n do_v as_o it_o be_v consist_v of_o body_n and_o soul_n that_o be_v of_o a_o gross_a and_o of_o a_o spirituous_a property_n the_o first_o answer_n to_o our_o body_n and_o the_o fine_a or_o spiritous_a part_n to_o our_o spirit_n and_o each_o from_o each_o receive_v its_o aliment_n respective_o for_o from_o clean_a meat_n and_o drink_n be_v generate_v well_o temper_v blood_n and_o of_o the_o goodness_n of_o that_o the_o spirit_n depend_v in_o a_o great_a measure_n the_o disposition_n inclination_n word_n work_n and_o action_n for_o their_o essence_n do_v not_o depart_v 453._o great_a be_v the_o power_n of_o meat_n and_o drink_n which_o if_o understand_v together_o with_o the_o secret_a sympathetical_a operation_n of_o thing_n man_n will_v more_o desire_v and_o endeavour_v after_o mean_v simple_a food_n and_o drink_n than_o they_o do_v 454._o temperance_n be_v a_o divine_a gift_n and_o the_o foundation_n of_o all_o wisdom_n and_o right_n know_v be_v within_o a_o man_n self_n 455._o sobriety_n and_o self-denial_n do_v always_o fortify_v the_o observer_n thereof_o against_o many_o evil_n and_o prepare_v the_o mind_n to_o be_v the_o temple_n of_o god_n 456._o all_o the_o prophet_n and_o holy_a seer_n as_o moses_n and_o elias_n who_o through_o temperance_n and_o the_o great_a benefit_n of_o clean_a food_n moses_n can_v guide_v his_o body_n as_o if_o he_o have_v be_v a_o spirit_n and_o make_v his_o face_n to_o shine_v 457._o those_o that_o will_v preserve_v the_o body_n and_o mind_n in_o health_n aught_o by_o simple_a innocent_a meat_n and_o drink_n preserve_v their_o spirit_n potent_a which_o can_v be_v do_v but_o by_o temperance_n and_o cleanness_n 458._o the_o prophet_n daniel_n and_o his_o companion_n be_v sensible_a of_o the_o great_a power_n and_o good_a virtue_n of_o clean_a meat_n and_o drink_n when_o they_o be_v threaten_v with_o the_o king_n displeasure_n if_o they_o will_v not_o eat_v of_o the_o various_a sort_n of_o meat_n that_o come_v from_o the_o king_n table_n but_o they_o content_v themselves_o with_o fruit_n and_o grain_n and_o pure_a water_n for_o drink_v 459._o be_v not_o the_o sobriety_n and_o cleanness_n of_o the_o racobite_v well_o please_v to_o the_o lord_n in_o that_o they_o have_v faithful_o observe_v the_o commandment_n of_o their_o father_n as_o to_o moderation_n that_o jonadah_n shall_v never_o want_v a_o man_n to_o stand_v before_o the_o lord_n 460._o do_v not_o the_o prophet_n john_n content_v himself_o with_o locust_n and_o wild_a honey_n which_o our_o saviour_n christ_n say_v that_o there_o be_v not_o a_o great_a prophet_n bear_v of_o a_o woman_n 461._o and_o james_n the_o brother_n of_o our_o saviour_n be_v eminent_a for_o his_o sobriety_n and_o abstinence_n as_o eusebius_n report_v he_o eat_v no_o flesh_n drink_v no_o wine_n nor_o strong_a drink_n and_o wear_v no_o woollen_a garment_n 462._o be_v not_o the_o mother_n of_o samson_n command_v by_o the_o angel_n of_o the_o lord_n to_o abstain_v from_o wine_n and_o strong_a drink_n during_o the_o time_n of_o her_o be_v with_o child_n and_o so_o be_v samson_n her_o son_n who_o the_o lord_n endue_v with_o great_a strength_n which_o continue_v with_o he_o so_o long_o as_o he_o observe_v the_o rule_n of_o temperance_n and_o simplicity_n 463._o temperance_n cleanness_n and_o abstinence_n have_v wonderful_a power_n to_o preserve_v both_o soul_n and_o body_n none_o can_v be_v sensible_a of_o the_o excellent_a virtue_n thereof_o but_o such_o only_a as_o live_v in_o the_o practice_n 464._o some_o of_o the_o wise_a ancient_n have_v deliver_v it_o as_o a_o maxim_n that_o none_o can_v understand_v god_n and_o his_o work_n and_o enjoy_v perfect_a health_n of_o the_o body_n and_o mind_n but_o those_o that_o abstain_v from_o flesh_n wine_n and_o vice_n 465._o know_v for_o a_o truth_n that_o there_o be_v no_o other_o way_n to_o preserve_v the_o most_o pure_a friendly_a principle_n of_o god_n in_o man_n but_o only_o by_o temperance_n cleanness_n gentleness_n and_o to_o avoid_v passion_n 466._o for_o the_o divine_a light_n and_o guide_n of_o mankind_n can_v nor_o will_v not_o endure_v any_o kind_n of_o violence_n or_o oppression_n without_o great_a prejudice_n it_o be_v in_o its_o own_o nature_n so_o tender_a gentle_a meek_a and_o friendly_a all_o passion_n care_n perturbation_n violent_a motion_n of_o the_o body_n covetousness_n intemperance_n in_o meat_n or_o drink_n either_o in_o quality_n or_o quantity_n robu_v employment_n evil_a communication_n or_o too_o often_o visit_v the_o shade_n of_o venus_n or_o any_o other_o irregular_a motion_n either_o of_o the_o body_n or_o mind_n do_v powerful_o oppress_v violate_v keep_v under_o and_o hinder_v the_o operation_n of_o this_o bone_fw-la genius_fw-la or_o good_a principle_n of_o god_n love_n and_o light_n which_o be_v the_o true_a quallifier_n and_o moderator_n of_o the_o harsh_a dark_a or_o evil_a nature_n in_o all_o thing_n as_o well_o as_o in_o man._n 467._o the_o very_a same_o be_v to_o be_v understand_v in_o all_o vegitative_n animal_n and_o mineral_n the_o virtue_n and_o good_a power_n in_o every_o thing_n be_v so_o meek_a friendly_a and_o aimable_fw-fr that_o it_o will_v not_o endure_v any_o harsh_a motion_n or_o violent_a operation_n without_o manifest_a prejudice_n as_o be_v most_o clear_a in_o all_o preparation_n both_o of_o food_n and_o physic_n the_o best_a property_n in_o all_o thing_n do_v suffer_v first_o by_o reason_n of_o its_o meakness_n 468._o it_o be_v very_o easy_a in_o all_o preparation_n of_o food_n and_o physic_n to_o evaporate_v suffocate_v or_o wound_v the_o good_a virtue_n in_o a_o thing_n and_o increase_v harshness_n but_o very_o haâ—d_a and_o difficult_a to_o advance_v the_o divine_a principle_n or_o property_n and_o on_o the_o other_o side_n abate_v or_o moderate_v the_o dark_a harsh_a property_n 469._o for_o the_o harsh_a bitterness_n or_o dark_a form_n be_v the_o root_n viz._n the_o first_o and_o last_o in_o all_o thing_n therefore_o the_o strong_a fix_a power_n of_o the_o salt_n property_n can_v be_v destroy_v in_o any_o thing_n be_v a_o branch_n of_o the_o original_a as_o witness_v lott_n wife_n be_v precipitate_v into_o a_o pillar_n of_o salt_n that_o be_v into_o the_o original_n dark_a principle_n for_o she_o look_v back_o that_o be_v into_o the_o root_n 470_o but_o the_o son_n property_n or_o holy_a light_n which_o be_v generate_v out_o and_o from_o all_o the_o power_n of_o the_o father_n do_v shine_v back_o into_o all_o the_o power_n of_o the_o father_n and_o enlighten_v they_o that_o they_o become_v joyful_a which_o be_v the_o holy_a glance_n or_o light_n or_o divine_a principle_n and_o good_a power_n in_o all_o thing_n which_o mankind_n ought_v to_o have_v regard_n unto_o and_o to_o choose_v unto_o himself_o all_o those_o thing_n that_o stand_v in_o the_o near_a affinity_n with_o it_o 471._o this_o principle_n as_o be_v say_v before_o be_v mild_a meek_a and_o most_o full_a of_o all_o virtue_n and_o divine_a power_n therefore_o all_o thing_n both_o in_o the_o animal_n vegetable_a and_o mineral_n kingdom_n that_o stand_v in_o their_o quallify_n and_o operation_n near_a equality_n and_o be_v most_o simple_a meek_a and_o friendly_a all_o such_o thing_n be_v the_o near_a and_o most_o agree_v to_o this_o divine_a thing_n in_o man._n 472._o for_o this_o very_a cause_n the_o holy_a prophet_n and_o philosopher_n in_o all_o age_n have_v so_o much_o recommend_v the_o most_o innocent_a simple_a meat_n drink_n exercise_n employment_n and_o communication_n for_o all_o such_o thing_n stand_v near_a unto_o the_o simple_a meek_a principle_n of_o god_n love_n in_o man_n heart_n and_o they_o do_v powerful_o stir_v up_o and_o increase_v their_o likeness_n both_o in_o the_o body_n soul_n and_o spirit_n and_o have_v far_o great_a power_n to_o excite_v the_o good_a than_o the_o unseeing_a can_v apprehend_v the_o like_a be_v to_o be_v understand_v of_o their_o contrary_n good_a beget_v goodness_n and_o virtue_n and_o the_o evil_n beget_v evilness_n and_o vice_n 473._o consider_v the_o great_a care_n and_o trouble_v man_n do_v take_v in_o the_o get_n of_o money_n even_o to_o the_o hazard_n of_o body_n and_o soul_n which_o when_o obtain_v do_v very_o frequent_o
of_o butter_n and_o less_o of_o cheese_n 503._o bread_n water_n and_o flower_n without_o any_o far_a preparation_n bread_n and_o milk_n herb_n and_o bread_n fruit_n and_o bread_n be_v the_o most_o useful_a and_o necessary_a food_n which_o be_v ready_a at_o hand_n and_o may_v be_v obtain_v by_o every_o one_o with_o little_a labour_n of_o body_n or_o trouble_v of_o mind_n 504._o all_o man_n ought_v to_o consider_v that_o the_o chief_a cause_n of_o all_o disease_n and_o unhealthiness_n to_o young_a and_o old_a be_v for_o want_v of_o government_n and_o wisdom_n and_o the_o desire_v those_o thing_n that_o be_v out_o of_o the_o way_n of_o simple_a nature_n 505._o there_o be_v not_o many_o disease_n where_o man_n walk_v in_o nature_n path_n and_o avoid_v composition_n and_o as_o much_o as_o in_o they_o lie_v fiery_a preparation_n 506._o the_o more_o man_n imitate_v nature_n the_o near_o they_o come_v to_o their_o first_o state_n of_o innocency_n and_o thereby_o obtain_v health_n of_o body_n and_o vigour_n of_o mind_n 507._o a_o example_n of_o this_o we_o have_v in_o all_o animal_n or_o beast_n who_o continue_v in_o that_o pure_a law_n they_o be_v make_v in_o and_o place_v under_o how_o healthy_a most_o of_o they_o be_v when_o man_n do_v not_o render_v they_o otherwise_o by_o oppression_n and_o disorder_n 508._o keep_v therefore_o o_o man_n unto_o thy_o heavenly_a guide_n that_o the_o lord_n have_v place_v in_o the_o very_a centre_n of_o thy_o heart_n turn_v thy_o eye_n inward_a and_o learn_v wisdom_n this_o divine_a spark_n and_o holy_a son_n of_o light_n if_o obey_v in_o the_o life_n thereof_o will_v ready_o show_v and_o teach_v man_n all_o thing_n both_o for_o divine_a and_o human_a that_o be_v necessary_a for_o this_o life_n and_o that_o which_o be_v to_o come_v 309._o study_v thyself_o for_o that_o worthy_a thing_n in_o thou_o can_v be_v know_v nor_o its_o voice_n distinguish_v from_o other_o voice_n but_o only_o by_o self-denial_n sobriety_n and_o cleanness_n in_o the_o practice_n of_o silence_n alone_o lean_v on_o the_o shoulder_n of_o none_o but_o only_o thy_o belove_a jesus_n 510._o remember_v that_o the_o true_a pleasure_n of_o temperance_n and_o the_o many_o benefit_n that_o follow_v sobriety_n can_v be_v imagine_v by_o those_o that_o live_v riotous_a life_n so_o neither_o can_v the_o sweet_a influence_n thereof_o be_v enjoy_v without_o self-denial_n and_o some_o trouble_n to_o old_a adam_n 511._o if_o thou_o will_v know_v god_n and_o the_o sweet_a influence_n of_o his_o good_a spirit_n in_o thy_o own_o soul_n than_o thou_o must_v live_v as_o it_o be_v alone_o for_o there_o be_v but_o little_a company_n in_o the_o way_n of_o virtue_n and_o self-denial_n 512._o there_o be_v nothing_o do_v make_v man_n more_o sensible_a of_o god_n blessing_n then_o temperance_n and_o cleanness_n in_o meat_n drink_n employment_n and_o communication_n 513._o how_o ready_a be_v the_o sober_a of_o mind_n to_o give_v the_o lord_n thanks_o for_o his_o mercy_n and_o how_o sweet_a be_v every_o mean_a thing_n 514._o temperance_n be_v endue_v with_o divine_a power_n it_o fit_v the_o mind_n for_o the_o worship_n of_o god_n their_o bed_n be_v easy_a their_o sleep_n sound_n not_o subject_a to_o indisposition_n nor_o molest_v with_o fever_n their_o head_n be_v not_o dull_v with_o fume_n nor_o their_o stomach_n oppress_v with_o faint_a fit_n or_o windy_a gripe_a humour_n they_o rise_v as_o fresh_a as_o the_o morning_n sun_n and_o be_v fit_a for_o the_o exercise_n both_o of_o the_o body_n and_o mind_n their_o radical_a moisture_n flow_v free_o through_o every_o part_n like_o a_o pleasant_a gale_n of_o wind_n which_o moderate_v the_o centeral_a fire_n that_o they_o burn_v not_o too_o violent_o this_o excellent_a state_n of_o body_n and_o mind_n be_v not_o attainable_a without_o the_o fear_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o self_n denial_n which_o be_v the_o first_o step_n to_o all_o true_a wisdom_n both_o spiritual_a and_o natural_a the_o benefit_n of_o temperance_n and_o mischief_n of_o the_o contrary_a vice_n 1._o temperance_n be_v the_o true_a way_n or_o royal_a road_n to_o peace_n and_o happiness_n both_o in_o this_o world_n and_o the_o world_n to_o come_v for_o without_o no_o man_n can_v observe_v the_o law_n of_o god_n and_o nature_n 2._o temperance_n free_v the_o body_n from_o labour_n and_o danger_n and_o the_o soul_n from_o care_n passion_n and_o disquiet_v perturbation_n 3._o temperance_n make_v all_o man_n rich_a for_o it_o administer_v content_a and_o give_v length_n of_o day_n health_n and_o a_o sound_a mind_n which_o whosoever_o enjoy_v can_v be_v say_v to_o be_v poor_a 4._o temperance_n cut_v off_o vain_a thought_n and_o imagination_n and_o all_o extravagant_a desire_n as_o it_o be_v in_o the_o very_a bud_n which_o continual_o wound_v the_o soul_n and_o body_n of_o the_o intemperate_a 5._o temperance_n wish_v no_o ill_a to_o its_o neighbour_n but_o be_v a_o friend_n to_o every_o thing_n that_o be_v innocent_a and_o good_a 6._o temperance_n be_v a_o perfect_a cure_n or_o prevention_n of_o many_o cruel_a disease_n both_o of_o the_o body_n and_o mind_n 7._o temperance_n be_v a_o sure_a support_n to_o all_o needy_a family_n if_o she_o be_v entertain_v and_o her_o voice_n obey_v 8._o temperance_n make_v harmony_n in_o the_o worst_a of_o time_n and_o deade_v of_o trade_n because_o she_o furnish_v all_o her_o follower_n with_o what_o need_n and_o nature_n require_v nor_o do_v any_o thing_n render_v a_o man_n more_o like_o his_o creator_n 9_o temperance_n be_v a_o true_a guide_n to_o man_n way_n cleanse_v the_o inward_a part_n from_o uncleanness_n and_o make_v the_o eye_n or_o spirit_n of_o the_o soul_n to_o see_v with_o a_o intellectual_a sight_n like_o its_o creator_n who_o make_v his_o sun_n to_o shine_v both_o on_o the_o just_a and_o unjust_a 10._o temperance_n be_v a_o glance_n of_o the_o divine_a power_n which_o deny_v selfhood_n and_o teach_v those_o that_o follow_v her_o voice_n to_o love_v all_o god_n creation_n as_o god_n love_v man._n 11._o temperance_n envy_v nothing_o nor_o covet_v no_o man_n good_n but_o be_v a_o friend_n unto_o all_o avoid_v strife_n contention_n controversy_n oppression_n violence_n and_o manslaughter_n 12._o temperance_n be_v the_o firm_a and_o best_a establishment_n of_o or_o in_o all_o government_n for_o she_o teach_v man_n to_o love_n and_o adore_v their_o creator_n know_v themselves_o and_o to_o have_v a_o awful_a respect_n to_o their_o neighbour_n and_o whole_a creation_n of_o god_n wonderful_a creature_n 13._o temperance_n consider_v all_o thing_n prohibit_v no_o creature_n that_o freedom_n and_o privilege_n that_o their_o creator_n have_v bounteous_o give_v they_o by_o thâ—_n grand_a law_n and_o charter_n of_o nature_n 14._o temperance_n know_v what_o that_o glorious_a liberty_n be_v the_o great_a apostle_n speak_v of_o that_o the_o whole_a creation_n groan_v to_o be_v deliver_v into_o and_o by_o its_o sweet_a influence_n attract_v all_o thing_n that_o be_v capable_a unto_o that_o pure_a fountain_n 15._o temperance_n illuminate_v the_o soul_n and_o make_v man_n reason_n divine_a 16._o on_o the_o contrary_a intemperance_n be_v the_o great_a evil_n on_o earth_n because_o the_o seedplot_n of_o all_o other_o evil_n and_o most_o unlike_a our_o bless_a creator_n for_o the_o superfluous_a man_n want_v all_o thing_n but_o god_n want_v nothing_o 17._o intemperance_n wound_v the_o body_n with_o disease_n and_o the_o soul_n with_o ignorance_n and_o blindness_n perpetual_o perplex_v the_o latter_a with_o greedy_a desire_n and_o the_o former_a with_o needless_a toil_n 18._o intemperance_n hoodwinks_a the_o soul_n so_o that_o it_o can_v distinguish_v between_o what_o be_v good_a and_o profitable_a and_o the_o contrary_a thereby_o obstruct_v and_o violate_v the_o way_n and_o law_n of_o god_n in_o nature_n 19_o intemperance_n be_v the_o original_a of_o all_o evil_a and_o vain_a imagination_n it_o make_v man_n turn_v rebel_n and_o imbroil_n the_o world_n with_o plot_n and_o war_n that_o they_o may_v gratify_v their_o own_o unbridled_a lusts._n 20._o intemperance_n cause_v child_n in_o the_o secret_n of_o their_o heart_n to_o wish_v for_o the_o death_n of_o their_o parent_n that_o they_o may_v enjoy_v their_o estate_n marry_a people_n to_o desire_v the_o death_n of_o their_o yoak-fellow_n that_o they_o may_v get_v other_o with_o more_o money_n or_o that_o be_v more_o young_a and_o handsome_a to_o please_v their_o wantonness_n 21._o intemperance_n persuade_v man_n to_o marry_o old_a disease_a and_o deform_a woman_n which_o do_v neither_o agree_v with_o their_o age_n and_o temper_n nor_o can_v answer_v the_o end_n for_o which_o marry_v be_v ordain_v by_o god_n which_o be_v one_o of_o the_o great_a evil_n under_o the_o sun_n because_o they_o sin_n against_o nature_n and_o the_o light_n of_o their_o understanding_n 22._o intemperance_n make_v man_n more_o unnatural_a than_o
thereunto_o as_o spring_v from_o the_o same_o root_n as_o on_o the_o other_o side_n cain_n be_v swallow_v up_o of_o the_o harsh_a wrathful_a principle_n by_o sympathy_n have_v the_o same_o basis_n but_o the_o kingdom_n of_o love_n can_v not_o accept_v his_o offer_n because_o the_o same_o be_v a_o abomination_n unto_o it_o nothing_o be_v welcome_a there_o but_o well-doing_n that_o be_v innocency_n and_o good_a work_n which_o make_v up_o the_o main_a of_o true_a religion_n 7._o man_n can_v see_v and_o distinguish_v the_o spirit_n of_o cain_n and_o abel_n in_o themselves_o except_o they_o first_o come_v to_o discern_v and_o know_v themselves_o by_o and_o through_o obedience_n to_o the_o voice_n of_o wisdom_n which_o give_v a_o true_a sight_n and_o understanding_n all_o that_o the_o lord_n require_v of_o the_o child_n of_o man_n be_v to_o walk_v in_o his_o law_n of_o love_n and_o do_v unto_o all_o as_o they_o will_v be_v do_v unto_o the_o first_o step_n unto_o which_o sublime_a state_n be_v for_o every_o one_o to_o know_v himself_o and_o to_o distinguish_v the_o voice_n of_o cain_n from_o that_o of_o abel_n which_o be_v essential_o in_o every_o man._n 8._o such_o offering_n as_o the_o blood_n and_o flesh_n of_o sheep_n and_o oxon_n will_v not_o satisfy_v or_o appease_v the_o awaken_v wrath_n of_o the_o father_n for_o as_o the_o apostle_n have_v it_o sacrifice_n and_o burn_a offering_n thou_o will_v not_o but_o lo_o i_o come_v in_o the_o volume_n of_o thy_o book_n to_o do_v thy_o will_n which_o be_v be_v and_o ever_o will_v be_v a_o acceptable_a sacrifice_n to_o the_o lord_n for_o if_o the_o partition_n wall_n of_o wrath_n between_o man_n and_o his_o creator_n can_v have_v be_v break_v down_o by_o kill_v and_o burn_v the_o inferior_a innocent_a creature_n than_o the_o divine_a principle_n need_v not_o have_v be_v manifest_v in_o the_o fullness_n of_o time_n viz._n christ_n jesus_n who_o come_v to_o seek_v and_o be_v able_a to_o save_o the_o soul_n which_o the_o blood_n of_o bull_n and_o goat_n can_v not_o ransom_n for_o as_o the_o wise_a man_n say_v the_o kill_a and_o commit_v of_o one_o sin_n can_v not_o expiate_v another_o all_o oppression_n violence_n and_o kill_a either_o man_n or_o beast_n be_v as_o contrary_a to_o the_o divine_a principle_n as_o light_n be_v to_o darkness_n for_o one_o be_v the_o principle_n of_o fire_n the_o other_o of_o light_n and_o love_n 9_o the_o original_a of_o all_o sacrifice_n and_o kill_v of_o the_o inferior_a creature_n come_v in_o with_o man_n transgression_n fall_v and_o degeneration_n from_o the_o government_n of_o the_o divine_a principle_n for_o when_o he_o have_v suffer_v his_o will_n and_o desire_n to_o enter_v into_o the_o fierce_a wrath_n than_o his_o soul_n feel_v itself_o in_o horror_n and_o very_o uneasy_a and_o begin_v to_o think_v how_o he_o may_v appease_v the_o divine_a indignation_n and_o then_o and_o not_o before_o begin_v sacrifice_n for_o undoubted_o if_o man_n have_v keep_v his_o first_o innocent_a estate_n he_o have_v never_o kill_v much_o less_o desire_v to_o eat_v the_o flesh_n and_o blood_n of_o the_o inferior_a creature_n consequent_o there_o have_v be_v no_o sacrifice_n which_o as_o they_o come_v in_o upon_o the_o transgression_n so_o nothing_o can_v period_n they_o and_o put_v a_o end_n to_o kill_v and_o eat_v of_o flesh_n and_o blood_n but_o only_a obedience_n and_o a_o daily_o offer_v up_o unto_o the_o lord_n the_o firâ—lings_n of_o our_o flock_n that_o be_v pious_a devout_a hearty_a innocent_a hand_n and_o undefiled_a mind_n and_o as_o if_o kill_v the_o inferior_a creature_n and_o eat_v their_o flesh_n and_o blood_n have_v not_o be_v there_o will_v not_o have_v be_v any_o sacrifice_n think_v on_o but_o vain_a man_n imagine_v that_o god_n be_v even_o such_o a_o one_o 〈◊〉_d himself_o that_o will_v be_v please_v and_o atone_v by_o the_o flesh_n of_o inferior_a creature_n and_o hope_v â—hereby_o to_o divert_v the_o wrath_n which_o he_o himself_o have_v most_o terrible_o stir_v up_o though_o still_o he_o continue_v in_o the_o practice_n of_o unrighteousness_n and_o 〈◊〉_d promote_v throughout_o the_o world_n the_o cuâ—â—om_n of_o sacrifice_v and_o some_o think_v the_o 〈◊〉_d the_o victim_n be_v the_o great_a must_v be_v its_o 〈◊〉_d and_o merit_n proceed_v so_o far_o as_o to_o offer_v up_o their_o own_o child_n to_o their_o idol_n but_o the_o true_a god_n abhor_v all_o such_o inhuman_a cruelty_n and_o â—hough_o he_o prescribe_v the_o sacrifice_a of_o beast_n to_o 〈◊〉_d jew_n yet_o the_o same_o be_v for_o the_o hardness_n of_o their_o heart_n for_o as_o the_o scripture_n of_o truth_n do_v â—â—stifie_v such_o as_o the_o people_n such_o be_v their_o god_n that_o 〈◊〉_d if_o they_o live_v in_o violence_n and_o delight_n in_o kilâ—â—ng_n than_o the_o lord_n be_v in_o the_o midst_n of_o they_o in_o his_o â—â—ngry_a jealous_a or_o wrathful_a power_n for_o when_o fierceâ—â—ess_n and_o wrath_n do_v predominate_a in_o man_n heart_n â—â—en_o they_o promote_v all_o cruelty_n as_o well_o in_o religious_a worship_n as_o in_o their_o daily_a practice_n and_o the_o people_n that_o live_v in_o the_o power_n and_o operation_n of_o the_o 〈◊〉_d angry_a spirit_n can_v be_v satisfy_v without_o 〈◊〉_d such_o bloody_a rite_n of_o the_o original_a of_o most_o human_a invention_n 1._o from_o the_o kingdom_n of_o cain_n join_v with_o the_o outward_a principle_n of_o this_o world_n that_o be_v from_o the_o first_o and_o 3d_o principle_n do_v proceed_v and_o arise_v most_o art_n and_o invention_n and_o not_o from_o the_o nature_n of_o abel_n or_o second_o principle_n of_o god_n love_n which_o therefore_o we_o find_v complain_v that_o man_n be_v make_v upright_o but_o have_v seek_v out_o many_o invention_n 2._o it_o may_v easy_o be_v observe_v that_o most_o invention_n or_o curious_a art_n in_o man_n do_v proceed_v from_o a_o ill_a ground_n or_o root_n viz._n from_o the_o high_a proud_a fierce_a principle_n this_o be_v manifest_a in_o the_o generality_n of_o art_n and_o new_a invention_n that_o be_v bring_v to_o light_n in_o our_o time_n and_o the_o same_o be_v to_o be_v understand_v from_o the_o beginning_n else_o the_o lord_n have_v not_o complain_v of_o they_o 3._o few_o and_o easy_a be_v the_o thing_n that_o serve_v for_o the_o support_n of_o humane_a nature_n and_o to_o supply_v its_o necessity_n as_o plain_o plough_v keep_v of_o sheep_n and_o the_o like_a which_o every_o man_n be_v teach_v by_o his_o natural_a genius_n or_o instinct_n without_o be_v behold_v to_o a_o master_n of_o art_n but_o on_o the_o contrary_a those_o innumerable_a art_n and_o needless_a invention_n that_o stand_v man_n in_o no_o stead_n but_o lead_v he_o to_o vanity_n and_o evil_n be_v very_o hard_a difficult_a and_o chargeable_a to_o be_v obtain_v and_o if_o any_o of_o such_o invention_n do_v chance_n in_o some_o respect_n to_o assist_v man_n it_o be_v not_o the_o intention_n of_o the_o inventor_n so_o much_o fix_v on_o the_o general_a good_a as_o on_o ambition_n covetousness_n and_o the_o like_a that_o he_o may_v get_v money_n by_o it_o be_v esteem_v famous_a and_o have_v the_o praise_n of_o men._n 4._o if_o you_o read_v over_o polidore_n virgil_n book_n of_o the_o invention_n of_o thing_n or_o paucicolus_fw-la of_o thing_n lose_v and_o find_v or_o be_v it_o possible_a to_o number_v up_o all_o the_o invention_n since_o the_o begin_n of_o the_o world_n there_o will_v not_o perhaps_o appear_v one_o of_o a_o thousand_o that_o be_v needful_a or_o indeed_o beneficial_a unto_o mankind_n and_o clear_a of_o evil_n in_o the_o root_n 5._o therefore_o cain_n be_v mention_v to_o be_v the_o first_o that_o build_v a_o city_n as_o signify_v that_o he_o be_v the_o father_n of_o needless_a and_o harmful_a invention_n which_o city_n and_o great_a town_n have_v chief_o apply_v themselves_o unto_o for_o nice_a invention_n and_o superfluous_a art_n be_v not_o promote_v among_o plowman_n and_o shepherd_n for_o they_o be_v plain_a downright_a or_o rather_o upright_o honest_a man_n and_o employ_v themselves_o equal_o innocent_a and_o necessary_a thus_o be_v all_o the_o holy_a patriarch_n plain_a simple_a herdsman_n and_o shepherd_n in_o who_o be_v contain_v the_o royal_a line_n of_o the_o divine_a principle_n or_o holy_a seed_n of_o the_o woman_n that_o can_v bruise_v the_o head_n of_o the_o invention_n or_o serpentine_a nature_n as_o abel_n abraham_n isaac_n and_o jacob_n and_o at_o the_o manifestation_n or_o birth_n of_o jesus_n the_o grand_a shepherd_n of_o soul_n the_o same_o be_v first_o proclaim_v by_o the_o angel_n to_o those_o that_o be_v innocent_o tend_v their_o flock_n 6._o not_o to_o insist_v on_o those_o black_a art_n which_o be_v general_o decry_v as_o negromancy_n conjure_v the_o skill_n of_o mix_v and_o prepare_v poison_n and_o the_o like_a what_o do_v most_o of_o the_o rest_n
the_o body_n too_o hot_a cause_v many_o silly_a discourse_n and_o sometime_o wanton_a one_o exciting_a venus_n on_o both_o side_n whence_o proceed_v weak_a limb_n feeble_a joint_n and_o poor_a low_a effeminate_a spirit_n 7._o it_o be_v very_o hurtful_a to_o many_o constitution_n to_o lie_v on_o bed_n with_o or_o immediate_o after_o decease_a people_n especial_o woman_n for_o thereby_o many_o a_o lusty_a man_n contract_v languish_v disease_n unknown_a to_o themselves_o and_o no_o less_o to_o their_o doctor_n and_o then_o their_o cure_n be_v as_o unknown_a to_o they_o both_o 8._o the_o aforesaid_a intemperance_n and_o uncleanness_n do_v not_o only_o generate_v or_o occasion_n consumption_n but_o in_o many_o constitution_n terrible_a fevors_n stone_n gout_n palsy_n scab_n itch_n and_o various_a other_o unclean_a disease_n according_a to_o each_o man_n nature_n and_o complexion_n for_o this_o cause_n more_o people_n be_v afflict_v with_o consumption_n fever_n stone_n and_o palsy_n and_o die_v thereof_o than_o of_o any_o other_o disease_n 9_o for_o it_o be_v to_o be_v note_v that_o most_o or_o all_o people_n that_o have_v wherewithal_o do_v with_o great_a desire_n live_v on_o flesh_n fish_n egg_n butter_n cheese_n and_o milk_n mix_v the_o rich_a vegitation_n with_o they_o as_o spice_n sugar_n raisin_n currant_n and_o the_o like_a and_o at_o the_o same_o time_n drink_v strong_a cordial_n drink_v which_o do_v strong_o provoke_v nature_n and_o awaken_v its_o hide_a property_n and_o centeral_a fire_n and_o put_v all_o into_o discord_n and_o confusion_n one_o property_n or_o quality_n endeavour_v to_o overeome_v the_o other_o in_o which_o combat_n the_o malus_n genius_n do_v general_o obtain_v the_o victory_n and_o then_o the_o poor_a soul_n be_v captivate_v and_o overwhelm_v in_o the_o sea_n of_o wrath_n and_o uncleanness_n and_o the_o body_n precipitate_v into_o fever_n consumption_n or_o some_o other_o cruel_a distemper_n according_a to_o the_o nature_n of_o each_o man_n constitution_n 10._o that_o which_o be_v the_o hard_a vice_n in_o mankind_n to_o overcome_v especial_o in_o the_o male_n most_o people_n do_v with_o all_o cunning_a and_o art_n endeavour_v no_o less_o to_o indulge_v than_o hide_v viz._n the_o inclination_n to_o venus_n which_o if_o man_n by_o prudence_n and_o temperance_n can_v subdue_v such_o especial_o as_o be_v natural_o incline_v thereunto_o it_o will_v not_o be_v hard_o for_o they_o to_o vanquish_v all_o other_o vice_n but_o instead_o thereof_o most_o man_n do_v in_o one_o degree_n or_o other_o promote_v and_o advance_v it_o viz._n by_o the_o common_a eat_n of_o flesh_n fish_n and_o various_a sort_n of_o compound_a sweet_a fat_a spicy_a food_n and_o strong_a drink_n which_o do_v wind_v nature_n to_o the_o very_a heart_n and_o this_o intemperance_n and_o uncleanness_n be_v much_o more_o practise_v in_o england_n than_o any_o other_o know_v country_n especial_o in_o city_n and_o towe_n than_o in_o the_o country_n and_o therefore_o 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