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Mystical bedlam, or the world of mad-men. By ThoMystical bedlam, or the vvorld of mad-men. By Tho
Mystical bedlam, or the world of mad-men. By Tho: AdamsMystical bedlam, or the vvorld of mad-men. By Tho: Adams
London: printed by George Purslowe for Clement Knight, 1615
Modern spelling is a reading aid: the words are the author’s, only the spelling is modernized. Original shows the page as printed, with the transcription marks.
Thus I have run through these 4. circumstances of the Comma, or first Point of man: observing, 1. from the Owners, their corruptible fragility. 2. from the vessel, the Hearts excellency. 3. from the liquor contained in it, the pollution of our natures. 4. and lastly, from the plenitude, the strength and height of Sin. The sum is, 1. the heart. 2. of man. 3. is full. 4. of evil.
Thus I haue runne through these 4. circumstances of the Comma, or first Point of man: obseruing, 1. from the Owners, their corruptible fragility. 2. from the vessel, the Hearts excellency. 3. from the liquour contained in it, the pollution of our natures. 4. and lastly, from the plenitude, the strength and height of Sinne. The summe is, 1. the heart. 2. of man. 3. is full. 4. of euill.
I should now conclude, leaving my discourse, and you to meditation of it; but that you would then say, I had failed in one special part of a Physician; that having described the malady, I prescribe no remedy. ⟨p. 27⟩Since it is not only expedient, to be made experient of our own estate, but to be taught to help it: Give me leave therefore briefly to tell you, that some principal intentions, to the repair of your Hearts ruins are these. 1. Seeing this vessel is full, to empty it. 2. Seeing it is foul, to wash it. 3. Since it hath caught an ill tang, to sweeten it. 4. And when it is well, so to preserve it. with these four uses, go in peace.
I should now conclude, leauing my discourse, and you to meditation of it; but that you would then say, I had fayled in one speciall part of a Physitian; that hauing described the malady, I prescribe no remedy. ⟨p. 27⟩Since it is not onely expedient, to be made experient of our owne estate, but to be taught to helpe it: Giue me leaue therfore briefly to tel you, that some principal intentions, to the repaire of your Hearts ruines are these. 1. Seeing this vessell is full, to empty it. 2. Seeing it is foule, to wash it. 3. Since it hath caught an ill tang, to sweeten it. 4. And when it is well, so to preserue it. with these foure vses, goe in peace.