fancy_n raise_v to_o a_o great_a price_n nay_o if_o a_o man_n or_o a_o woman_n have_v but_o a_o rich_a garment_n on_o and_o it_o please_v god_n to_o send_v a_o sweet_a shower_n of_o rain_n what_o lamentation_n and_o wail_n what_o discontent_n and_o trouble_n be_v the_o silly_a creature_n in_o on_o this_o occasion_n and_o how_o many_o foolish_a wish_n will_v it_o often_o cause_n to_o the_o mind_n the_o like_a be_v to_o be_v understand_v in_o all_o other_o thing_n that_o cost_v much_o money_n or_o labour_n the_o silver_n tankard_n be_v lose_v what_o confusion_n be_v all_o the_o house_n in_o nay_o the_o good_a resolve_n to_o go_v to_o the_o cunning_a man_n that_o be_v as_o she_o believe_v to_o the_o devil_n to_o get_v it_o again_o when_o a_o honest_a black_a jack_n wooden_a can_n or_o a_o sweet_a earthen_a mugg_n will_v have_v serve_v their_o turn_n full_a as_o well_o to_o drink_v out_o of_o and_o prevent_v all_o this_o hurly-bur_o for_o on_o the_o other_o side_n there_o be_v but_o 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vexation_n and_o quarrel_n be_v about_o thing_n that_o be_v not_o useful_a to_o man_n or_o at_o least_o stand_v he_o in_o very_o little_a stead_n and_o which_o he_o may_v as_o well_o nay_o better_o be_v without_o for_o nature_n need_v but_o few_o thing_n and_o those_o easy_o to_o be_v procure_v but_o if_o the_o way_n of_o the_o lord_n in_o nature_n be_v pervert_v and_o man_n soul_n deprave_v than_o the_o whole_a world_n and_o all_o the_o thing_n and_o creature_n in_o it_o will_v be_v too_o little_a to_o satisfy_v his_o extravagant_a appetite_n and_o desire_n therefore_o it_o be_v the_o part_n of_o a_o prudent_a man_n to_o take_v more_o care_n and_o circumspection_n in_o the_o spend_n of_o money_n than_o in_o the_o get_n because_o he_o that_o spend_v much_o hazard_v both_o soul_n and_o body_n health_n and_o pleasure_n 8._o remember_v to_o entertain_v humanity_n and_o to_o live_v in_o the_o good_a port_n of_o the_o world_n for_o that_o be_v the_o son_n property_n for_o all_o innocency_n 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great_a disquiet_n and_o trouble_v as_o have_v a_o inward_a sense_n and_o feel_v that_o the_o good_a man_n soul_n and_o spirit_n do_v with_o great_a power_n withstand_v their_o enormity_n and_o hence_o be_v come_v that_o common_a proverb_n that_o a_o sober_a man_n or_o one_o that_o will_v not_o commit_v outrage_n and_o excess_n as_o fast_o as_o the_o rest_n spoil_v good_a company_n 10._o so_o if_o one_o man_n tell_v any_o absurd_a or_o foolish_a story_n that_o be_v fill_v with_o lie_n he_o always_o keep_v his_o eye_n fix_v on_o his_o fellow_n or_o companion_n to_o who_o he_o tell_v it_o and_o if_o he_o do_v not_o show_v he_o some_o sign_n of_o his_o good_a like_n or_o pleasure_n by_o smile_v or_o answer_v he_o will_v '_o quick_o be_v weary_a of_o his_o talk_n and_o be_v ashamed_a for_o through_o a_o internal_a sense_n and_o feel_v he_o perceive_v himself_o judge_v and_o condemn_v though_o his_o companion_n say_v not_o a_o syllable_n good_a or_o bad_a 11._o by_o this_o you_o may_v 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the_o deep_a sight_n of_o the_o divine_a and_o natural_a mystery_n for_o the_o profound_a and_o penetrate_a do_v arise_v from_o the_o bright_a flash_n of_o light_n which_o be_v high_o dignify_v and_o the_o property_n of_o fire_n more_o exalt_v in_o man_n than_o in_o woman_n whence_o great_a ability_n for_o strength_n power_n understanding_n judgement_n and_o government_n do_v arise_v or_o proceed_v man_n be_v a_o wonderful_a creature_n not_o much_o inferior_a to_o angel_n when_o his_o great_a fire_n be_v tincture_v and_o moderate_v with_o the_o amiable_a friendly_a light_n which_o will_v temper_v qualify_v and_o allay_v all_o the_o unequal_a operation_n of_o the_o great_a fire_n whence_o in_o man_n all_o art_n and_o cunning_a do_v arise_v if_o its_o holy_a council_n be_v obey_v 15._o man_n high_a graduation_n in_o the_o deep_a original_n fierce_a fire_n be_v manifest_v by_o his_o fierceness_n and_o cruelty_n in_o the_o use_n of_o all_o warlike_a weapon_n his_o contentious_a humour_n fight_v and_o kill_v those_o of_o his_o own_o kind_a and_o all_o other_o creature_n because_o the_o wrathful_a property_n have_v get_v the_o upper_a dominion_n in_o the_o centre_n of_o his_o heart_n be_v mighty_o augment_v by_o opinion_n and_o custom_n by_o which_o the_o principle_n of_o friendlyness_n and_o virtue_n be_v as_o it_o werâ—_n whole_o captivate_v that_o aught_o to_o have_v the_o government_n in_o each_o person_n life_n 16._o but_o as_o for_o woman_n their_o dignification_n be_v from_o another_o property_n viz._n high_o graduate_v in_o the_o aimable_fw-fr sanguine_a human_a soft_a nature_n whence_o do_v arise_v tenderness_n yield_v temper_n and_o great_a love_n exceed_v man_n which_o good_a nature_n will_v be_v much_o more_o potent_a in_o they_o if_o the_o daily_a noise_n and_o practise_v of_o arm_n fight_v and_o kill_v one_o another_o and_o all_o other_o creature_n be_v not_o so_o common_a and_o count_v lawful_a for_o that_o do_v mighty_o increase_v and_o excite_v the_o wrathful_a fire_n in_o the_o female_n who_o by_o nature_n be_v fearful_a and_o hâ—te_v the_o fight_n of_o arm_n tumult_n and_o combustion_n 17._o but_o if_o the_o female_n through_o custom_n do_v suffer_v their_o will_n and_o desire_v to_o enter_v into_o wrath_n fierceness_n and_o cruelty_n suffer_v the_o bridle_n of_o chastity_n and_o friendly_a sanguine_a nature_n to_o be_v violate_v which_o good_a property_n be_v powerful_a in_o they_o as_o it_o be_v their_o radix_fw-la than_o such_o woman_n become_v far_o more_o dissolute_a cruel_a fierce_a and_o inhuman_a than_o man_n because_o they_o have_v suffer_v or_o rather_o force_v their_o will_n and_o desire_v into_o the_o dark_a root_n of_o bitter_a fierceness_n which_o be_v a_o contrarium_fw-la to_o â—heir_a composition_n therefore_o the_o cruelty_n and_o â—â—chastity_n of_o
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 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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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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
if_o use_v from_o childhood_n exceed_v all_o other_o especial_o for_o the_o female_a sex_n 140._o be_v thou_o trouble_v with_o cough_n and_o stopage_n of_o the_o breast_n or_o phlegmatic_a gross_a humour_n then_o use_v gentle_a and_o proper_a exercise_n sometime_o on_o high_a plain_n and_o at_o other_o time_n by_o river_n side_n also_o all_o sort_n of_o field-imployment_n 141._o let_v your_o clothing_n be_v moderate_a your_o bed_n clean_o sweet_a hard_a and_o your_o room_n airy_a 142._o let_v your_o food_n be_v simple_a water-gruel_n eat_v only_o with_o bread_n and_o season_v with_o salt_n cleanse_v the_o stomach_n and_o breast_n 143._o flomery_n and_o boniclabber_n eat_v only_o with_o good_a well_o bake_v bread_n be_v most_o excellent_a food_n to_o allay_v and_o prevent_v such_o disease_n 144._o eat_v bread_n plentiful_o and_o sometime_o butter_n with_o good_a ale_n but_o refrain_v flesh_n and_o fish_n 145._o be_v spare_v of_o eat_v of_o cheese_n and_o butter_n and_o all_o sort_n of_o fat_a food_n for_o they_o obstruct_v all_o such_o people_n and_o increase_v their_o disease_n 146._o eat_v herb_n frequent_o especial_o raw_a with_o oil_n vinegar_n and_o salt_n or_o with_o bread_n and_o butter_n vinegar_n and_o salt_n they_o cleanse_v and_o free_v the_o passage_n and_o cause_v long_a windedness_n 147._o raw_n egg_n with_o bread_n be_v also_o a_o very_a good_a food_n for_o this_o sort_n of_o people_n to_o make_v whole_a meal_n of_o 148._o be_v moderate_a in_o the_o quantity_n of_o thy_o food_n which_o will_v abate_v the_o humour_n fine_a the_o blood_n and_o render_v the_o spirit_n brisk_a and_o lively_a 149._o keep_v your_o proper_a time_n of_o eat_v and_o remember_v that_o you_o do_v neither_o eat_v nor_o drink_v between_o meal_n 150._o follow_v this_o regular_a course_n of_o diet_n for_o 6_o or_o 8_o month_n with_o constant_a and_o firm_a resolution_n and_o you_o will_v certain_o find_v a_o alteration_n to_o your_o heart_n content_n for_o you_o will_v become_v 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food_n set_v down_o at_o large_a for_o that_o purpose_n in_o our_o good_a housewife_n make_v a_o doctor_n 165._o those_o that_o will_v prevent_v and_o cure_v the_o gout_n may_v proceed_v a_o great_a way_n towards_o it_o if_o the_o beforementioned_a rule_n be_v observe_v and_o for_o young_a people_n that_o be_v subject_a to_o bleed_v the_o same_o will_v prevent_v or_o remedy_v it_o 166._o the_o like_a abstenency_n from_o superfluity_n and_o unclean_a food_n and_o strong_a drink_n and_o use_v proper_a labour_n and_o exercise_n be_v the_o only_a mean_n under_o god_n to_o prevent_v all_o sort_n of_o fever_n and_o ague_n by_o cleanse_v the_o passage_n from_o evil_a juice_n and_o superfluous_a matter_n it_o also_o thin_n the_o blood_n and_o make_v it_o circulate_a free_o generate_v pure_a brisk_a spirit_n whence_o proceed_v good_a disposition_n and_o clean_a inclination_n make_v the_o body_n strong_a and_o powerful_a and_o the_o mind_n and_o all_o the_o sense_n fit_a for_o the_o study_n of_o wisdom_n and_o virtue_n 167._o therefore_o let_v none_o disdain_v this_o simâ—â—e_n childlike_a way_n of_o live_v and_o self-denial_n â—â—fore_o they_o have_v either_o well_o consider_v or_o 〈◊〉_d these_o rule_n into_o practice_n 168._o but_o it_o be_v the_o custom_n of_o the_o multitude_n to_o read_v by_o rote_n and_o judge_v without_o experience_n so_o fond_a they_o be_v of_o their_o master_n 〈◊〉_d tyrant_n tradition_n 169._o know_v this_o for_o a_o certain_a truth_n that_o temperance_n and_o self-denial_n be_v the_o chamâ—â—on-virtues_n of_o a_o christian._n 170._o therefore_o remember_v to_o be_v moderate_a 〈◊〉_d eat_v and_o drink_v especial_o eat_v 〈◊〉_d tho'_o not_o esteem_v so_o it_o to_o most_o be_v 〈◊〉_d one_o of_o the_o most_o difficult_a and_o hard_a 〈◊〉_d for_o a_o christian_n to_o observe_v 171._o so_o rare_a it_o be_v that_o any_o escape_v free_a of_o 〈◊〉_d natural_a and_o insinuate_a evil_n of_o intemperance_n in_o meat_n and_o drink_n and_o so_o few_o that_o 〈◊〉_d by_o experience_n and_o practice_n know_v and_o be_v 〈◊〉_d of_o the_o excellency_n of_o temperance_n 〈◊〉_d the_o advantage_n it_o bring_v to_o the_o body_n 〈◊〉_d more_o especial_o to_o the_o mind_n and_o all_o the_o intellectual_a power_n of_o nature_n 172._o the_o thought_n and_o word_n of_o man_n 〈◊〉_d threefold_a and_o be_v all_o generate_v and_o 〈◊〉_d by_o a_o threefold_a spirit_n one_o of_o which_o 〈◊〉_d always_o predominant_a in_o each_o thought_n 〈◊〉_d and_o work_n 173._o the_o first_o be_v the_o original_a dark_a 〈◊〉_d or_o property_n of_o the_o fire_n whence_o all_o 〈◊〉_d wrath_n envy_n and_o revenge_n do_v proceed_v 〈◊〉_d the_o root_n of_o all_o life_n and_o motion_n and_o if_o this_o property_n do_v predominate_a in_o a_o man_n soul_n it_o be_v both_o dangerous_a and_o pernicious_a 174._o the_o second_o property_n or_o principle_n be_v the_o most_o gracious_a friendly_a aimable_fw-fr love_n and_o light_n viz._n a_o spark_n of_o that_o holy_a word_n that_o have_v make_v and_o do_v always_o make_v and_o generate_v all_o that_o be_v make_v which_o the_o man_n of_o god_n say_v enlighten_v every_o man_n that_o come_v into_o the_o world_n which_o our_o lord_n christ_n call_v the_o talent_n and_o some_o the_o conscience_n 175._o now_o from_o this_o good_a principle_n do_v arise_v and_o proceed_v all_o good_a thought_n meditation_n word_n and_o work_n it_o be_v the_o witness_n that_o condemn_v in_o every_o man_n the_o evil_a of_o his_o way_n and_o judge_n they_o and_o lead_v man_n out_o of_o evil_n into_o good_a and_o by_o its_o friendly_a influence_n and_o council_n it_o mighty_o endeavour_n to_o allay_v all_o the_o furious_a harsh_a passion_n pride_n vainglory_n covetousness_n envy_n backbiting_a fight_v kill_v and_o all_o violence_n which_o do_v proceed_v from_o the_o dark_a original_a or_o unregenerate_v principle_n or_o wrathful_a nature_n and_o be_v the_o bless_a genius_n that_o lead_v and_o teach_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 eye_n the_o mystery_n 205._o consider_v thy_o own_o high_a graduation_n how_o that_o thou_o be_v the_o image_n of_o god_n 206._o therefore_o believe_v that_o wisdom_n can_v and_o be_v able_a to_o teach_v thou_o all_o thing_n convenient_a and_o suitable_a to_o thy_o degree_n 207._o be_v vigilant_a in_o the_o study_n of_o thyself_o and_o the_o mystery_n of_o thy_o own_o nature_n and_o thou_o shall_v as_o certain_o obtain_v wisdom_n as_o a_o young_a man_n shall_v a_o common_a trade_n if_o he_o do_v incline_v and_o take_v pain_n therein_o 208._o for_o all_o thing_n be_v bring_v to_o maturity_n through_o desire_n and_o seek_v the_o will_n be_v able_a when_o strong_a to_o make_v something_o where_o nothing_o be_v 209._o consider_v the_o great_a mystery_n of_o thy_o soul_n that_o eternal_a fire_n the_o original_a of_o thought_n and_o the_o innumerable_a company_n of_o imagination_n which_o can_v penetrate_v all_o
be_v thou_o a_o man_n of_o a_o estate_n remember_v that_o thou_o be_v but_o god_n stewart_n therefore_o do_v good_a to_o the_o needy_a and_o let_v thy_o farm_n such_o a_o pennyworth_n that_o thy_o tenant_n may_v comfortable_o live_v and_o pay_v thy_o rent_n with_o cheerfulness_n of_o heart_n so_o will_v their_o soul_n bless_v thou_o and_o thou_o shall_v be_v rich_a both_o in_o time_n and_o eternity_n 249._o be_v thou_o a_o husbandman_n or_o farmer_n then_o show_v mercy_n and_o compassion_n to_o all_o thy_o servant_n and_o also_o to_o thy_o beast_n by_o who_o labour_n thou_o be_v sustain_v and_o thy_o field_n shall_v be_v fruitful_a for_o mercy_n powerful_o attract_v the_o divine_a bounty_n and_o sweet_a influence_n of_o god_n and_o his_o handmaid_n nature_n 250._o be_v thou_o a_o heir_n or_o do_v thou_o inherit_v a_o estate_n get_v by_o thy_o forefather_n by_o war_n and_o manslaughter_n or_o any_o other_o kind_n of_o injustice_n fraud_n or_o violence_n remember_v gehuzie_n leprosy_n stick_v thereunto_o and_o the_o curse_n be_v near_o thou_o wherefore_o do_v not_o rest_v nor_o call_v it_o thy_o right_n before_o thou_o have_v make_v retalliation_n or_o restitution_n either_o to_o those_o from_o who_o it_o be_v take_v or_o if_o they_o be_v not_o know_v then_o by_o give_v most_o part_n of_o it_o to_o the_o poor_a see_v it_o be_v the_o effect_n of_o violence_n and_o the_o utter_a ruin_n of_o many_o hundred_o of_o poor_a distress_a people_n that_o never_o offend_v thou_o nor_o thy_o forefather_n fail_v not_o to_o make_v satisfaction_n 251._o maid_n and_o woman_n that_o be_v subject_a to_o fume_n vapour_n and_o headache_n will_v do_v well_o to_o forbear_v most_o sort_n of_o fat_a succulent_a food_n or_o of_o hard_a concoction_n and_o particular_o all_o bake_a food_n as_o pudding_n pie_n crust_n and_o likewise_o strong_a hard_a stale_a or_o bitter_a drink_n 252._o sudden_a fright_v surprise_v excess_n of_o joy_n fear_v love_n hate_n sorrow_n be_v very_o injurious_a to_o they_o 253._o if_o your_o stomach_n be_v obstruct_v or_o fur_v eat_v bread_n and_o water-gruel_n sometime_o with_o herb_n without_o butter_n sugar_n or_o fruit_n or_o skimmed_a milk_n and_o bread_n which_o will_v carry_v the_o offend_a matter_n downward_o and_o disburden_v nature_n 254._o nothing_o hurt_v nature_n more_o than_o too_o great_a a_o quantity_n of_o food_n for_o it_o powerful_o â—â—â—ds_v fume_n up_o into_o the_o head_n and_o generate_v 〈◊〉_d in_o all_o the_o body_n so_o do_v all_o food_n preperâ—d_v by_o fire_n if_o eat_v hot_a 255._o accustom_v yourself_o to_o eat_v cold_a food_n especial_o in_o moderate_a season_n 256._o all_o sort_n of_o wine_n be_v pernicious_a to_o the_o female_a sex_n except_o allay_v with_o water_n and_o yet_o more_o mischievous_a be_v all_o brandy_n or_o other_o spirituous_a liquor_n make_v by_o distillation_n 257._o for_o all_o woman_n shall_v remember_v that_o their_o natural_a heat_n be_v much_o weak_a than_o man_n and_o therefore_o they_o ought_v to_o use_v double_a the_o care_n and_o temperance_n in_o the_o conduct_n of_o their_o life_n as_o to_o meat_n and_o drink_n passion_n and_o exercise_n and_o the_o like_a 258._o the_o same_o rule_n mother_n and_o nurse_n ought_v to_o observe_v in_o their_o diet_n for_o child_n if_o they_o will_v have_v they_o healthy_a 259._o observe_v that_o all_o food_n contain_v three_o form_n property_n or_o quality_n viz._n a_o strong_a harsh_a poisonous_a fire_n either_o cold_a or_o hot_a which_o in_o all_o thing_n be_v the_o root_n of_o life_n and_o motion_n two_o a_o most_o pure_a friendly_a property_n which_o be_v sweet_a oily_a and_o balsamic_a a_o moderator_n or_o a_o allayer_n of_o all_o harshness_n and_o astringency_n three_o a_o phlegmy_a gross_a body_n which_o do_v cover_v hide_v or_o contain_v in_o its_o bowel_n the_o other_o two_o the_o holy_a trinity_n be_v manifest_v in_o all_o the_o three_o kingdom_n of_o the_o human_a nature_n which_o be_v a_o most_o wonderful_a mystery_n 260._o but_o in_o some_o thing_n or_o food_n the_o father_n property_n in_o the_o fire_n be_v most_o potent_a and_o then_o such_o be_v of_o a_o harsh_a bitter_a hot_a or_o poisonous_a spirit_n and_o phlegmatic_a body_n and_o of_o strong_a gross_a taste_n and_o smell_v subject_a to_o corruption_n and_o therefore_o such_o food_n ought_v in_o a_o special_a manner_n to_o be_v avoid_v and_o of_o that_o fort_n be_v most_o flesh_n and_o fish_n as_o have_v lose_v all_o its_o pure_a virtue_n and_o spirit_n by_o death_n baneful_a stroke_n 261._o for_o since_o every_o sort_n of_o food_n beget_v its_o likeness_n and_o awaken_v respective_o their_o own_o property_n in_o the_o body_n spirit_n and_o soul_n their_o essence_n never_o depart_v but_o incorporate_v themselves_o with_o the_o life_n spirit_n therefore_o all_o innocent_a simple_a food_n as_o herb_n seed_n grain_n and_o fruit_n do_v best_a suit_n and_o agree_v with_o harmless_a innocent_a people_n 262._o all_o inclination_n to_o meat_n and_o drink_n do_v arise_v from_o that_o property_n that_o be_v most_o strong_o awaken_v or_o have_v get_v the_o chief_a dominion_n in_o the_o life_n spirit_n 263._o thus_o all_o beast_n desire_v a_o food_n proportionable_a to_o their_o nature_n as_o dog_n bear_n lion_n one_o sort_n and_o cow_n and_o horse_n another_o 264._o the_o same_o be_v to_o be_v understand_v in_o man_n every_o thing_n do_v natural_o and_o powerful_o though_o as_o it_o be_v in_o a_o insensible_a way_n attract_v unto_o itself_o such_o food_n or_o matter_n as_o be_v capable_a to_o nourish_v its_o own_o body_n therefore_o it_o be_v say_v by_o the_o illuminate_v moses_n that_o adam_n and_o eve_n be_v betray_v by_o eat_v and_o undoubted_o if_o adam_n have_v continue_v in_o innocency_n then_o innocent_a food_n will_v have_v satisfy_v he_o 265._o can_v any_o thing_n be_v more_o unjust_a or_o unreasonable_a not_o to_o do_v as_o thou_o desire_v to_o be_v do_v unto_o thou_o desire_v the_o lord_n to_o forgive_v thou_o then_o do_v thou_o the_o like_a to_o thy_o neighbour_n 266._o thou_o desire_v to_o enjoy_v thy_o peace_n and_o freedom_n in_o the_o worship_n of_o god_n then_o deny_v not_o thy_o neighbour_n the_o like_a privilege_n 267._o consider_v that_o thou_o have_v but_o a_o little_a while_n to_o live_v in_o this_o world_n and_o that_o there_o must_v be_v a_o account_n give_v of_o all_o thing_n 268._o think_v what_o it_o be_v to_o lie_v on_o thy_o deathbed_n when_o all_o the_o pleasure_n of_o life_n withdraw_v themselves_o and_o bid_v thou_o eternal_o adieu_o 269._o then_o thou_o will_v be_v leave_v alone_o though_o thou_o be_v lord_n over_o million_o nor_o can_v any_o force_n of_o arm_a man_n defend_v thou_o from_o that_o mortal_a stroke_n 270._o when_o all_o thy_o acquaintance_n shall_v fly_v from_o thou_o as_o if_o they_o be_v fright_v and_o then_o thou_o must_v pass_v into_o the_o melancholy_a shade_n and_o enter_v upon_o unchangeable_a eternity_n where_o none_o of_o thy_o great_a man_n or_o lover_n can_v help_v thou_o 271._o fear_v thy_o creator_n therefore_o and_o do_v good_a in_o this_o time_n of_o thy_o pilgrimage_n that_o thou_o may_v have_v treasure_n in_o the_o world_n to_o come_v for_o none_o can_v help_v thou_o but_o only_o the_o great_a jehovah_n 272._o wait_v at_o the_o altar_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o pray_v that_o he_o will_v open_v the_o gate_n of_o wisdom_n unto_o thou_o 273._o for_o wisdom_n and_o understanding_n be_v in_o the_o secret_a chamber_n and_o not_o among_o the_o multitude_n 274._o remember_v that_o god_n be_v to_o be_v worship_v in_o spirit_n and_o in_o truth_n therefore_o let_v not_o form_n or_o outward_a mode_n of_o worship_n make_v division_n between_o thou_o and_o thy_o neighbour_n provide_v he_o be_v a_o good_a man_n that_o be_v one_o that_o fear_v god_n and_o love_v his_o neighbour_n and_o do_v good_a for_o evil_n 275._o be_v not_o offend_v because_o another_o man_n be_v not_o like_o thou_o for_o god_n be_v not_o offend_v at_o such_o unlikeness_n but_o our_o make_a ourselves_o unlike_o he_o by_o sin_n who_o have_v make_v no_o two_o thing_n altogether_o alike_o in_o the_o world_n and_o we_o be_v all_o the_o work_n of_o his_o hand_n 276._o and_o most_o true_a it_o be_v that_o the_o lord_n have_v make_v all_o man_n to_o differ_v and_o vary_v as_o much_o in_o their_o mind_n inclination_n disposition_n and_o understanding_n as_o in_o their_o outward_a face_n of_o body_n or_o compleâ—iâ—n_n 277._o give_v 〈◊〉_d allowance_n to_o all_o people_n that_o be_v 〈…〉_z and_o educate_v among_o turk_n 〈◊〉_d or_o other_o religion_n that_o be_v strange_a to_o 〈◊〉_d consider_v that_o if_o thou_o have_v be_v educate_v there_o thou_o will_v have_v be_v as_o they_o and_o 〈◊〉_d otherwise_o 278._o therefore_o without_o despise_v or_o hate_v they_o bless_v god_n that_o he_o have_v more_o merciful_o dispose_v of_o thou_o under_o great_a
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
not_o himself_o or_o what_o be_v a_o man_n the_o better_a if_o he_o have_v himself_o and_o want_v all_o other_o or_o what_o be_v he_o the_o near_a if_o he_o have_v himself_o and_o other_o and_o yet_o want_v god_n or_o in_o fine_a what_o boot_v it_o i_o to_o be_v a_o man_n if_o i_o be_v either_o wrathful_a proud_a or_o envious_a 352._o he_o be_v rich_a enough_o that_o want_v not_o necessary_n he_o be_v great_a enough_o that_o be_v his_o one_o master_n and_o he_o be_v happy_a enough_o that_o live_v and_o die_v well_o 353._o even_o the_o best_a thing_n ill_o use_v become_v evil_a and_o on_o the_o other_o side_n the_o worst_a thing_n use_v well_o turn_v to_o good_a a_o good_a tongue_n use_v to_o deceit_n a_o good_a wife_n use_v to_o defend_v error_n a_o strong_a arm_n to_o murder_n authority_n to_o oppress_v a_o good_a profession_n to_o dissemble_v and_o cheat_v people_n be_v all_o evil_a contrariwise_o as_o poison_n may_v in_o wholesome_a medicine_n affliction_n and_o sin_n by_o a_o good_a use_n prove_v of_o great_a advantage_n 354._o there_o be_v nothing_o more_o easy_a than_o lipp_n divinity_n and_o breath_n religion_n to_o discourse_v of_o spiritual_a matter_n from_o the_o tongue_n of_o other_o but_o to_o hear_v it_o speak_v from_o the_o soul_n &_o to_o feel_v the_o power_n of_o religion_n in_o our_o heart_n subdue_a our_o affection_n and_o mortify_v our_o lust_n and_o to_o express_v it_o out_o of_o the_o truth_n of_o experience_n be_v both_o rare_a and_o hard_a and_o yet_o without_o this_o the_o other_o be_v nothing_o worth_a but_o will_v rather_o increase_v our_o condemnation_n 355._o the_o soul_n of_o man_n through_o evil_a and_o disobedience_n have_v break_v itself_o off_o from_o god_n holy_a will_n whence_o darkness_n and_o all_o misery_n do_v overwhelm_v he_o and_o separate_v he_o from_o that_o equality_n and_o temperature_n he_o be_v make_v to_o live_v in_o and_o so_o become_v blind_a as_o to_o god_n and_o virtue_n 356._o nor_o can_v any_o way_n or_o mean_n restore_v he_o but_o the_o love_n of_o god_n viz._n by_o be_v obedient_a unto_o the_o spirit_n of_o jesus_n christ_n which_o oppose_v all_o fierce_a wrath_n violence_n oppression_n and_o other_o poisonous_a influence_n of_o the_o serpent_n and_o lead_v man_n into_o humility_n love_n innocency_n self-denial_n which_o be_v the_o fruit_n of_o the_o new-birth_n 357._o note_v that_o all_o thing_n do_v most_o ardent_o covet_v a_o suitable_a food_n so_o that_o neither_o body_n nor_o spirit_n can_v subsist_v without_o it_o have_v proper_a aliment_n and_o according_a to_o that_o principle_n that_o predominate_v either_o good_a or_o evil_a so_o be_v clean_o innocent_a meat_n and_o drink_n or_o their_o contrary_n desire_v or_o use_v 358._o in_o all_o the_o fierce_a savage_n of_o the_o desert_n and_o beast_n of_o prey_n wherein_o the_o poisonous_a wrath_n do_v predominate_a yet_o be_v not_o this_o wild_a and_o untamed_a nature_n any_o evil_a or_o perplexity_n to_o they_o because_o such_o their_o fierce_a inclination_n and_o beastial_a disposition_n be_v all_o according_a to_o their_o radix_fw-la so_o that_o they_o enjoy_v as_o much_o delight_n and_o pleasure_n as_o the_o more_o clean_a and_o tractable_a animal_n do_v 359._o but_o still_o the_o very_a sight_n and_o look_n of_o these_o fierce_a creature_n be_v a_o terror_n to_o the_o more_o gentle_a and_o friendly_a nature_n of_o clean_a beast_n so_o that_o what_o be_v a_o evil_a or_o terror_n to_o one_o thing_n be_v the_o cause_n of_o delight_n and_o joy_n to_o another_o for_o every_o creature_n high_a satisfaction_n consist_v in_o its_o live_n and_o continue_v in_o the_o power_n and_o operation_n of_o that_o principle_n wherein_o it_o be_v original_o make_v or_o bring_v forth_o 360._o therefore_o man_n be_v make_v in_o the_o image_n of_o god_n all_o uncleanness_n wrath_n violence_n oppression_n and_o beastiality_n be_v the_o trouble_n and_o snare_n of_o his_o soul_n because_o he_o be_v make_v in_o and_o to_o another_o principle_n viz._n to_o live_v in_o the_o divine_a power_n and_o operation_n of_o the_o holy_a light_n and_o love_n of_o god_n 361._o the_o same_o be_v to_o be_v understand_v of_o the_o fall_v angel_n their_o evil_a and_o misery_n be_v that_o they_o have_v through_o pride_n envy_n and_o evil_a inclination_n immerse_v themselves_o into_o another_o principle_n than_o what_o they_o be_v make_v for_o they_o be_v form_v by_o the_o divine_a power_n to_o live_v in_o the_o light_n and_o love_n of_o god_n fierceness_n and_o pride_n be_v not_o manifest_a in_o their_o first_o state_n therefore_o wrath_n and_o darkness_n be_v their_o pain_n and_o torment_n 362._o but_o wild_a beast_n of_o prey_n be_v make_v and_o derive_v their_o predominant_a property_n from_o the_o wrath_n of_o the_o outward_a nature_n which_o have_v its_o original_a from_o the_o inward_a and_o to_o live_v in_o and_o to_o it_o and_o consequent_o have_v as_o much_o pleasure_n and_o delight_n in_o their_o be_v as_o the_o more_o friendly_a tame_a beast_n have_v who_o be_v make_v from_o the_o more_o benign_a and_o equal_a nature_n and_o though_o some_o beast_n be_v wild_a and_o cruel_a yet_o they_o be_v not_o to_o be_v despise_v or_o too_o cruel_o use_v since_o they_o be_v make_v so_o in_o the_o root_n of_o their_o nature_n by_o the_o alwise_a creator_n and_o be_v not_o fall_v from_o their_o first_o estate_n 363._o he_o that_o entertain_v violence_n in_o the_o centre_n of_o his_o heart_n be_v comprehend_v in_o the_o fierce_a wrathful_a nature_n or_o principle_n of_o darkness_n be_v his_o form_n of_o religion_n what_o it_o will_n 364._o no_o man_n can_v honour_n god_n nor_o bring_v glory_n to_o he_o in_o his_o love_n principle_n of_o light_n but_o only_o by_o bring_v down_o his_o will_n and_o desire_n even_o from_o the_o centre_n of_o his_o heart_n into_o innocency_n and_o welldoing_a 365._o but_o all_o man_n in_o the_o world_n do_v honour_n and_o glorify_v god_n either_o in_o his_o love_n or_o anger_n according_a to_o what_o principle_n they_o live_v in_o for_o as_o the_o apostle_n say_v the_o sober_a and_o virtuous_a be_v a_o sweet_a savour_n unto_o the_o lord_n of_o peace_n in_o the_o holy_a power_n of_o his_o kingdom_n of_o love_n and_o light_n and_o on_o the_o other_o side_n the_o wicked_a be_v a_o savour_n of_o death_n in_o the_o kingdom_n of_o wrath_n fierceness_n and_o eternal_a woe_n 366._o as_o earthly_a prince_n can_v possible_o punish_v so_o they_o can_v prescribe_v law_n to_o man_n soul_n nor_o do_v it_o concern_v the_o temporal_a state_n of_o this_o world_n how_o man_n do_v worship_n their_o maker_n provide_v they_o yield_v obedience_n to_o the_o civil_a law_n of_o their_o country_n and_o pay_v their_o tribute_n and_o live_v innocent_a sober_a life_n for_o such_o subject_n be_v so_o far_o from_o be_v dangerous_a to_o the_o government_n that_o they_o be_v the_o grand_a preserver_n of_o the_o peace_n and_o happiness_n of_o those_o country_n wherein_o they_o live_v 367._o man_n know_v very_o little_a of_o the_o wonderful_a work_n of_o god_n in_o the_o outward_a visible_a nature_n but_o much_o less_o of_o the_o invisible_a mystical_a spiritual_a kingdom_n from_o whence_o all_o the_o external_a form_n figure_n shape_v body_n and_o virtue_n proceed_v 368._o he_o that_o be_v angry_a or_o contend_v with_o his_o brother_n about_o outward_a form_n and_o ceremony_n in_o religion_n provide_v man_n be_v virtuous_a and_o fear_v the_o lord_n do_v real_o fight_v and_o contend_v with_o their_o great_a creator_n who_o have_v make_v all_o man_n and_o all_o thing_n to_o differ_v and_o vary_v in_o their_o colour_n shape_v inclination_n and_o disposition_n 369._o consider_v what_o great_a impression_n and_o almost_o invincible_a prejudices_fw-la education_n and_o the_o modes_n of_o country_n or_o place_n do_v make_v in_o the_o heart_n and_o soul_n of_o man_n so_o that_o what_o be_v esteem_v a_o great_a evil_n in_o one_o country_n be_v not_o in_o another_o nay_o especial_a evil_n come_v to_o be_v esteem_v no_o evil_n at_o all_o especial_o in_o such_o as_o be_v not_o govern_v by_o the_o in-shining_a and_o indwelling_a light_n of_o jesus_n christ._n 370._o behold_v and_o learn_v wisdom_n charity_n and_o moderation_n from_o the_o beast_n of_o the_o field_n they_o be_v content_v to_o feed_v together_o in_o one_o pasture_n though_o they_o be_v of_o various_a kind_n and_o will_v all_o drink_v of_o one_o fountain_n without_o complain_v or_o quarrel_v about_o their_o meat_n drink_n colour_n shape_v likeness_n greatness_n fatness_n or_o leanness_n but_o all_o live_v in_o peace_n and_o union_n obey_v the_o great_a common_a and_o universal_a law_n of_o god_n in_o nature_n and_o so_o answer_v that_o end_n for_o which_o they_o be_v make_v to_o the_o praise_n and_o glory_n of_o their_o creator_n 371._o know_v therefore_o and_o conclude_v for_o certain_a that_o
disputation_n and_o contending_n revile_n and_o persecute_v of_o other_o because_o they_o can_v see_v or_o believe_v as_o thou_o do_v or_o will_v have_v they_o do_v arise_v from_o self-elevation_n where_o the_o property_n of_o nature_n be_v at_o enmity_n with_o each_o other_o and_o be_v contrary_a to_o reason_n and_o nature_n 372._o it_o be_v a_o virtue_n well_o worthy_a of_o practice_n for_o man_n to_o remove_v and_o put_v away_o all_o such_o thing_n as_o may_v at_o any_o time_n give_v occasion_n for_o wrath_n or_o evil_a word_n vehement_a passion_n or_o cruel_a deed_n as_o all_o rich_a meat_n and_o drink_n costly_a garment_n and_o householdstuff_n and_o the_o like_o which_o be_v by_o servant_n embezzle_v and_o spoil_v administer_v occasion_n unto_o many_o evil_n both_o in_o word_n and_o work_n 373._o the_o heathen_a emperor_n augustus_n may_v in_o this_o matter_n read_v a_o lecture_n to_o we_o christian_n who_o be_v one_o day_n invite_v to_o dinner_n at_o a_o senator_n house_n that_o be_v a_o mighty_a admirer_n of_o choice_n and_o curious_a drink_v glass_n and_o spare_v for_o no_o cost_n to_o get_v such_o as_o be_v extraordinary_a rare_a and_o fine_a hear_v on_o a_o sudden_a a_o grievous_a dolesom_a cry_n and_o inquire_v the_o cause_n understand_v that_o it_o be_v make_v by_o one_o of_o the_o man_n slave_n who_o have_v by_o mischance_n break_v a_o brave_a glass_n as_o he_o be_v wash_v it_o be_v by_o his_o master_n command_v carry_v to_o be_v throw_v into_o a_o pond_n to_o be_v devour_v of_o the_o fish_n the_o emperor_n cause_v the_o execution_n to_o be_v stop_v and_o call_v the_o senator_n desire_v to_o see_v his_o stock_n of_o glass_n which_o he_o so_o high_o value_v the_o senator_n imagine_v he_o will_v have_v admire_v and_o esteem_v they_o as_o much_o as_o he_o do_v ready_o carry_v he_o into_o his_o cabinet_n and_o show_v he_o all_o his_o brittle_a rarity_n which_o have_v see_v the_o emperor_n with_o his_o staff_n break_v they_o every_o one_o say_v he_o will_v prevent_v such_o mischief_n for_o the_o future_a as_o have_v man_n live_v take_v away_o for_o a_o paltry_a glass_n 374._o he_o that_o take_v daniel_n and_o his_o companion_n for_o a_o example_n shall_v avoid_v many_o burdensome_a inconvenience_n of_o care_n passion_n and_o labour_n both_o of_o body_n and_o mind_n for_o those_o wise_a and_o holy_a youth_n content_v themselves_o with_o pulse_n and_o water_n only_o and_o do_v not_o value_v the_o costly_a food_n that_o come_v from_o the_o king_n table_n 375._o so_o st._n john_n the_o baptist_n pass_v over_o the_o great_a part_n of_o his_o life_n in_o the_o desert_n eat_v nothing_o but_o locust_n and_o wild-honey_n which_o word_n that_o in_o our_o translation_n be_v render_v locust_n do_v signify_v as_o i_o be_o inform_v by_o those_o skill_v in_o the_o original_a the_o bud_n or_o first_o sprouting_n of_o tree_n herb_n and_o vegitation_n 376._o be_v not_o so_o ignorant_a and_o stupid_o vain_a as_o to_o say_v or_o think_v as_o i_o have_v hear_v some_o allege_v that_o insensitive_a vegitation_n suffer_v pain_n when_o cut_v down_o or_o gather_v even_o as_o the_o beast_n or_o animal_n do_v when_o they_o be_v kill_v since_o the_o latter_a be_v in_o every_o degree_n endue_v with_o sense_n equal_a to_o man_n and_o subject_a to_o passion_n and_o to_o heat_n cold_a hunger_n thirst_v and_o all_o kind_n of_o pain_n even_o as_o man_n be_v 377._o he_o that_o will_v vanquish_v his_o outward_a enemy_n must_v first_o overcome_v those_o of_o his_o own_o house_n viz._n his_o unruly_a desire_n and_o boisterous_a passion_n his_o rage_a lust_n and_o ungovernable_a appetite_n and_o affection_n those_o be_v once_o subdue_v and_o bring_v into_o obedience_n he_o will_v easy_o triumph_v over_o all_o the_o stratagem_n of_o the_o world_n and_o temptation_n of_o satan_n 378._o patience_n humility_n and_o innocency_n be_v the_o only_a bulwark_n that_o can_v withstand_v enmity_n and_o wrath_n consider_v that_o light_n be_v the_o cause_n and_o medium_n whereby_o darkness_n be_v know_v be_v govern_v therefore_o by_o the_o light_n and_o then_o all_o the_o deed_n of_o darkness_n will_v be_v manifest_a unto_o thou_o 379._o but_o he_o that_o be_v govern_v by_o the_o dark_a principle_n whence_o contention_n and_o strife_n do_v arise_v know_v not_o the_o light_n either_o in_o himself_o or_o any_o other_o thing_n 380._o no_o man_n can_v judge_v true_o of_o another_o but_o he_o that_o have_v first_o pull_v the_o beam_n out_o of_o his_o own_o eye_n 381._o above_o all_o swear_v not_o rash_o and_o wicked_o by_o the_o name_n of_o the_o great_a god_n that_o create_v both_o the_o heaven_n and_o the_o earth_n and_o all_o the_o wonderful_a creature_n therein_o contain_v for_o a_o man_n can_v dishonour_v and_o provoke_v his_o creator_n more_o high_o than_o to_o blaspheme_n his_o holy_a name_n 382._o keep_v a_o continual_a watch_n against_o all_o evil_n but_o especial_o against_o those_o sin_n which_o by_o thy_o complexion_n constitution_n call_v conversation_n or_o course_n of_o life_n thou_o be_v most_o enclinable_a unto_o or_o in_o danger_n of_o 383._o let_v passionate_n and_o choleric_a man_n when_o they_o be_v in_o a_o compose_a frame_n of_o spirit_n and_o the_o light_n of_o understanding_n shine_v and_o bear_v rule_n in_o their_o soul_n oblige_v themselves_o by_o secret_a promise_n that_o by_o permission_n of_o the_o lord_n when_o ever_o they_o shall_v find_v themselves_o move_v to_o wrath_n or_o passion_n than_o the_o better_a to_o prevent_v such_o outrage_n against_o god_n and_o their_o own_o soul_n they_o will_v withdraw_v themselves_o out_o of_o company_n read_v a_o chapter_n in_o the_o bible_n or_o stand_v still_o in_o silence_n for_o one_o quarter_n of_o a_o hour_n in_o which_o time_n the_o light_n of_o wisdom_n will_v arise_v in_o their_o heart_n and_o soul_n and_o dissipate_v allay_v or_o moderate_v the_o fume_n of_o these_o perturbation_n and_o irregular_a motion_n 384._o let_v such_o as_o be_v incline_v to_o drunkenness_n speedy_o and_o at_o once_o resolve_v to_o drink_v no_o strong_a drink_n nor_o any_o liquor_n but_o pure_a water_n which_o will_v cut_v off_o all_o such_o evil_a inclination_n in_o the_o very_a bud._n 385._o those_o that_o be_v incline_v to_o woman_n let_v they_o resolve_v to_o drink_v small_a drink_n or_o water_n use_v a_o spare_a diet_n and_o eat_v mean_a and_o simple_a food_n practise_v proper_a exercise_n and_o labour_n rise_v early_o in_o the_o morning_n resist_v vain_a and_o idle_a imagination_n as_o soon_o as_o they_o offer_v themselves_o to_o the_o mind_n and_o above_o all_o keep_v virtuous_a man_n company_n and_o refrain_v as_o much_o as_o in_o they_o lie_v the_o conversation_n of_o such_o woman_n as_o be_v subject_a to_o lewdness_n 386._o there_o be_v no_o man_n by_o his_o birth_n or_o his_o estate_n privilege_v to_o be_v idle_a for_o the_o command_n be_v universal_a to_o all_o the_o child_n of_o adam_n in_o the_o sweat_n of_o thy_o brow_n thou_o shall_v eat_v thy_o bread_n and_o he_o that_o will_v not_o labour_v in_o some_o kind_n or_o other_o for_o the_o good_a of_o mankind_n be_v not_o worthy_a to_o eat_v or_o live_v therefore_o let_v all_o gentleman_n who_o too_o general_o subject_v themselves_o to_o a_o idle_a life_n that_o prove_v a_o inlet_n to_o many_o other_o erroneous_a evil_n know_v that_o they_o have_v no_o exemption_n or_o excuse_n from_o proper_a exercise_n and_o useful_a labour_n in_o the_o fight_n of_o the_o lord_n 387._o therefore_o to_o prevent_v the_o sin_n and_o evil_n of_o idleness_n rich_a people_n shall_v do_v well_o to_o divide_v the_o day_n and_o allot_n so_o many_o hour_n to_o meditation_n and_o read_v of_o good_a book_n garden_v prune_v of_o tree_n visit_v relieve_v and_o instruct_v their_o poor_a neighbour_n and_o other_o work_n of_o charity_n and_o mercy_n 388._o let_v all_o man_n remember_v that_o they_o have_v and_o enjoy_v nothing_o that_o they_o can_v call_v their_o own_o but_o all_o be_v god_n even_o themselves_o their_o land_n their_o good_n and_o all_o they_o possess_v and_o that_o he_o reassume_v the_o same_o when_o he_o please_v to_o who_o they_o will_v have_v a_o sad_a and_o dreadful_a account_n to_o render_v for_o the_o use_v if_o they_o neglect_v to_o improve_v they_o much_o more_o if_o they_o waste_v and_o abuse_v they_o to_o gratify_v their_o own_o lust_n and_o vanity_n 389._o know_v for_o a_o certain_a that_o both_o good_a and_o evil_a angel_n be_v continual_o conversant_a in_o innumerable_a troop_n round_o about_o the_o son_n of_o man_n allure_a they_o to_o good_a or_o evil_n 390._o some_o may_v suppose_v this_o to_o be_v but_o a_o mere_a fancy_n because_o we_o see_v they_o not_o but_o let_v such_o consider_v that_o the_o adorable_a creator_n that_o have_v make_v all_o these_o wonderful_a thing_n we_o behold_v have_v create_v many_o more_o
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 its_o friendly_a influence_n moderate_v the_o fiery_a harshness_n of_o the_o soul_n 426._o the_o soul_n through_o the_o friendly_a power_n of_o the_o divine_a principle_n if_o it_o turn_v its_o will_n thereinto_o may_v obtain_v regeneration_n and_o be_v make_v better_a but_o worse_o it_o can_v 427._o the_o soul_n of_o man_n be_v from_o that_o principle_n in_o which_o god_n call_v himself_o a_o jealous_a god_n and_o a_o consume_a fire_n which_o through_o disobedience_n to_o the_o pure_a spirit_n or_o voice_n of_o wisdom_n do_v and_o do_v to_o this_o day_n join_v itself_o with_o the_o evil_n which_o christ_n come_v to_o seek_v and_o to_o save_o 428._o that_o which_o be_v divine_a can_v sin_v nor_o consent_n to_o any_o evil_n but_o it_o be_v the_o soul_n that_o have_v falâ—_n and_o sin_v against_o god_n viz._n the_o divine_a principle_n 429._o the_o soul_n in_o its_o own_o nature_n be_v fierce_a who_o ground_n be_v from_o the_o first_o principle_n but_o the_o spirit_n of_o the_o soul_n 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
precipitate_v they_o into_o great_a evil_n and_o many_o snare_n and_o disease_n 474._o o_o how_o happy_a will_v it_o be_v if_o man_n will_v take_v but_o half_a that_o pain_n care_n and_o diligence_n in_o self-denial_n and_o in_o the_o innocent_a simple_a way_n of_o god_n and_o his_o law_n in_o nature_n for_o the_o procure_n and_o obtain_v the_o noble_a treasure_n both_o of_o time_n and_o eternity_n how_o know_v see_v hear_v taste_v and_o feeling_n will_v man_n be_v in_o the_o divine_a mystery_n to_o the_o praise_n of_o the_o lord_n and_o eternal_a comfort_n of_o themselves_o 475._o be_v not_o offend_v or_o think_v the_o worse_a of_o right_a hand_n way_n because_o it_o be_v very_o uneven_a narrow_a and_o but_o little_a company_n and_o those_o that_o be_v but_o poor_a and_o mean_a most_o or_o all_o of_o they_o footman_n for_o the_o apostle_n themselves_o be_v force_v to_o leave_v their_o horse_n and_o travel_n on_o foot_n after_o a_o little_a entrance_n into_o this_o way_n 476._o some_o of_o the_o wise_a man_n when_o first_o enter_v into_o this_o divine_a path_n or_o right_a hand_n way_n have_v keep_v their_o horse_n and_o coat_n but_o such_o as_o continue_v they_o long_o be_v either_o force_v to_o leave_v they_o and_o go_v on_o foot_n or_o else_o turn_v into_o the_o left_a hand_n way_n 477._o for_o all_o the_o man_n and_o woman_n that_o be_v traveller_n in_o this_o innocent_a path_n or_o way_n their_o clothes_n be_v mean_a plain_a simple_a and_o of_o their_o natural_a colour_n their_o meat_n and_o drink_n very_o simple_a such_o as_o be_v easy_o procure_v 478_o in_o this_o way_n there_o be_v no_o inn_n nor_o alehouse_n but_o a_o few_o poor_a cottage_n their_o bed_n be_v clean_a straw_n and_o the_o most_o currant_a money_n that_o go_v among_o those_o poor_a people_n be_v self-denial_n and_o content_n and_o their_o watchword_n be_v let_v all_o flesh_n be_v silent_a 479._o there_o be_v not_o many_o trade_n among_o they_o that_o travel_n in_o this_o way_n for_o they_o need_v they_o not_o because_o a_o few_o thing_n will_v sustain_v their_o want_n 480._o most_o of_o these_o man_n have_v each_o of_o they_o two_o garden_n which_o they_o spend_v their_o whole_a time_n to_o manure_v and_o dress_n one_o be_v internal_a and_o the_o other_o external_n the_o herb_n and_o fruit_n that_o grow_v in_o the_o internal_a do_v by_o their_o bless_a juice_n and_o most_o fragrant_a scent_n replenish_v and_o nourish_v the_o soul_n and_o the_o herb_n fruit_n and_o seed_n of_o the_o external_n garden_n do_v not_o only_o employ_v the_o body_n in_o that_o pleasant_a labour_n of_o dress_v and_o manure_v of_o its_o fruit_n but_o it_o also_o support_v it_o with_o food_n that_o afford_v both_o dry_a and_o moist_a nourishment_n to_o the_o high_a degree_n of_o innocency_n in_o this_o world_n therefore_o those_o that_o enter_v into_o this_o way_n need_v but_o a_o little_a land_n and_o less_o money_n and_o though_o every_o man_n must_v have_v two_o garden_n yet_o he_o need_v buy_v but_o one_o for_o one_o be_v his_o eternal_a inheritance_n which_o ought_v in_o a_o especial_a manner_n be_v look_v after_o and_o dress_v or_o else_o it_o will_v be_v quick_o overrun_v with_o bitter_a herb_n and_o sour_a harsh_a fruit._n 481._o if_o thou_o keep_v thy_o internal_a garden_n free_a and_o clear_a of_o those_o harsh_a bitter_a weed_n which_o be_v very_o apt_a to_o overspead_n the_o good_a herb_n than_o it_o will_v afford_v most_o bless_a fruit_n which_o will_v be_v cordial_n unto_o the_o soul_n on_o a_o die_a bed_n and_o raise_v the_o soul_n to_o eternal_a life_n 482._o let_v god_n be_v thy_o teacher_n and_o look_v not_o outward_a nor_o listen_v after_o other_o teacher_n but_o learn_v and_o know_v the_o inspoken_a word_n of_o the_o lord_n or_o the_o divine_a principle_n in_o thy_o own_o soul_n who_o be_v the_o true_a preacher_n of_o life_n 483._o let_v that_o scripture_n be_v fulfil_v where_o the_o prophet_n say_v the_o time_n shall_v come_v when_o every_o man_n shall_v be_v teach_v of_o the_o lord_n in_o the_o centre_n of_o their_o heart_n 484._o learn_v to_o know_v thy_o teacher_n in_o thyself_o and_o then_o thou_o will_v need_v no_o house_n of_o brick_n stone_n timber_n or_o outward_a temple_n to_o meet_v for_o god_n worship_n but_o every_o man_n shall_v withdraw_v himself_o from_o the_o noise_n of_o man_n and_o worship_v the_o lord_n alone_o in_o the_o centre_n of_o their_o soul_n 485._o above_o all_o thing_n learn_v to_o know_v the_o power_n and_o virtue_n of_o lowness_n and_o silence_n from_o word_n for_o when_o man_n cease_v from_o speak_v than_o the_o lord_n arise_v and_o teach_v the_o soul_n the_o way_n of_o wisdom_n 486._o the_o true_a worship_n of_o the_o lord_n be_v innocent_a and_o simple_a in_o the_o way_n of_o nature_n which_o be_v his_o handmaid_n 487._o consider_v and_o look_v with_o a_o inward_a eye_n into_o the_o wonderful_a variety_n and_o great_a beauty_n of_o the_o vegitation_n of_o the_o earth_n how_o pleasant_a they_o be_v to_o thy_o inward_a and_o outward_a eye_n and_o how_o they_o all_o praise_v their_o lord_n in_o meekness_n and_o silence_n and_o bear_v fruit_n to_o the_o creator_n praise_n and_o thy_o comfort_n they_o grudge_v not_o nor_o grumble_v when_o thou_o use_v they_o for_o thy_o necessity_n 488._o learn_v by_o all_o to_o know_v and_o praise_v the_o one_o only_a fountain_n whence_o all_o proceed_v and_o have_v their_o be_v 489._o withdraw_v thyself_o from_o the_o many_o and_o entertain_v profound_a silence_n and_o the_o lord_n will_v arise_v in_o the_o centre_n of_o thy_o soul_n and_o show_v thou_o the_o truth_n which_o be_v not_o see_v but_o feel_v on_o the_o open_n of_o the_o intellectual_a world_n 490._o know_v that_o all_o ceremony_n form_n modes_n and_o medium_n in_o religion_n the_o lord_n have_v suffer_v by_o reason_n of_o weakness_n and_o want_n of_o true_a sight_n in_o divine_a and_o human_a mystery_n 491._o as_o the_o saviour_n of_o the_o world_n faith_n not_o in_o this_o mountain_n or_o the_o other_o place_n but_o the_o true_a worshipperâ—_n be_v those_o that_o worship_v the_o lord_n in_o the_o inward_a part_n of_o the_o heart_n in_o loneness_n and_o silence_n 492._o remember_v and_o let_v it_o be_v one_o principal_a point_n of_o thy_o unfeigned_a religion_n to_o desire_v no_o more_o of_o the_o thing_n belong_v to_o the_o body_n than_o be_v needful_a and_o natural_a for_o whatsoever_o be_v more_o becloud_v the_o intellectual_a power_n of_o the_o soul_n spirit_n for_o the_o essence_n of_o all_o our_o meat_n and_o drink_n depart_v not_o from_o we_o but_o become_v essential_a as_o be_v mention_v before_o 493._o the_o true_a religion_n be_v for_o a_o man_n to_o know_v god_n in_o the_o centre_n of_o his_o heart_n and_o to_o obey_v the_o voice_n of_o wisdom_n and_o regulate_v himself_o in_o all_o inward_a and_o outward_a thing_n 494._o the_o life_n of_o a_o true_a christian_a be_v to_o depart_v from_o all_o intemperance_n superfluity_n uncleanness_n in_o meat_n drink_n clothing_n employment_n and_o communication_n and_o to_o withdraw_v into_o loneness_n and_o silence_n and_o to_o will_v as_o god_n his_o guide_n will_v 495._o and_o remember_v that_o he_o that_o live_v as_o he_o ought_v needs_o but_o a_o few_o thing_n and_o those_o easy_a to_o be_v procure_v a_o small_a cottage_n a_o little_a garden_n a_o spade_n corn_n and_o water_n white_a garment_n a_o little_a wood_n a_o straw-bed_n which_o be_v the_o most_o useful_a and_o necessary_a and_o will_v support_v nature_n to_o the_o high_a degree_n and_o a_o little_a labour_n and_o less_o care_n will_v procure_v they_o 496._o straw-hat_n will_v serve_v instead_o of_o beavor_n and_o castor_n 497._o wooden_a shoe_n instead_o of_o leather_n for_o their_o journey_n be_v but_o small_a 498._o white_a linen_n and_o woollen_a instead_o of_o rich_a colour_n for_o there_o be_v no_o need_n of_o rich_a garment_n to_o cover_v the_o outside_n when_o the_o inside_n be_v array_v with_o virtue_n 499._o the_o fire_n of_o wood_n supply_v the_o want_n of_o candle_n make_v of_o the_o fat_a of_o the_o beast_n no_o violence_n enter_v into_o their_o tent_n 500_o a_o little_a corn_n and_o a_o few_o herb_n do_v bountiful_o supply_v nature_n with_o both_o dry_a and_o moist_a nourishment_n to_o full_a satisfaction_n there_o be_v no_o need_n of_o the_o trade_n with_o butcher_n 501._o a_o few_o vessel_n serve_v their_o drink_n be_v brew_v to_o their_o hand_n by_o the_o preserver_n of_o the_o world_n a_o piece_n of_o bread_n and_o a_o spoonful_n of_o oatmeal_n or_o flower_n mix_v with_o a_o pint_n of_o spring_n water_n make_v a_o breakfast_n or_o a_o good_a supper_n 502._o milk_n as_o it_o come_v from_o the_o cow_n be_v high_o esteem_v and_o count_v great_a food_n be_v eat_v with_o good_a bread_n there_o be_v but_o little_a need_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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away_o downward_o into_o the_o bowel_n but_o remain_v behind_o do_v infect_v the_o blood_n obstruct_v its_o circulation_n and_o render_v the_o spirit_n foul_a thick_a impure_a and_o dull_a which_o people_n feel_v in_o their_o limb_n and_o joint_n after_o great_a meal_n of_o such_o food_n which_o do_v by_o degree_n sow_v the_o seed_n and_o lay_v foundation_n for_o disease_n especial_o consumption_n and_o fever_n 4._o these_o inconvenience_n be_v much_o increase_v by_o great_a drink_n of_o strong_a spirituous_a liquor_n which_o the_o natural_a heat_n of_o the_o stomach_n do_v quick_o separate_v for_o the_o spirituous_a part_n of_o all_o firmented_a liquor_n be_v on_o the_o wing_n and_o when_o such_o drink_n come_v into_o the_o stomach_n the_o more_o pure_a and_o volatile_a spirit_n thereof_o do_v as_o it_o be_v in_o a_o instant_n join_v and_o incorporate_a and_o draw_v they_o forth_o so_o that_o in_o a_o little_a time_n they_o spread_v themselves_o into_o all_o the_o external_n part_n 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be_v offer_v to_o
word_n and_o woâ—ks_n whatsoever_o many_o of_o which_o be_v against_o nature_n which_o the_o beast_n be_v free_a from_o only_o the_o god_n of_o nature_n have_v endue_v all_o the_o inferiors_n with_o a_o principle_n of_o self-preservation_n or_o else_o this_o world_n will_v cease_v to_o be_v 26._o this_o be_v a_o high_a point_n in_o religion_n which_o every_o one_o ought_v from_o a_o deep_a sense_n serious_o to_o consider_v of_o for_o let_v the_o best_a of_o man_n compare_v their_o way_n and_o conversation_n with_o the_o way_n and_o natural_a conversation_n of_o beast_n and_o they_o will_v find_v themselves_o much_o want_v of_o those_o excellency_n which_o may_v be_v find_v among_o the_o latter_a viz._n in_o respect_n of_o the_o circumstance_n of_o generation_n covetousness_n pride_n envy_n evil_a inclination_n oppression_n violence_n murtheâ—â—_n intemperances_n in_o meat_n and_o drink_n in_o vain_a invention_n and_o composition_n of_o food_n and_o drink_n in_o patient_o endure_v 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