A treatise of faith divided into two parts. The first showing the nature, the…A treatise of faith diuided into two parts. The first shewing the nature, the…

First, It informeth to make choice of an honest vocation, for which we are fitted; and into which we may enter, by direct, good and lawful means. He that understandeth a matter shall find good, saith Solomon: wherein he teacheth, that what business any man taketh in hand, he must know it well and accurately, if he look to finish it honestly and with good success. This therefore is the rule, by which we are directed in our vocation, that what art any man knoweth, he should exercise himself in it. This, as it must be observed in all arts, sciences, professions, in the family, Commonwealth, Church, so as every art or profession, is of greater moment in any society public or private, sacred or profane, it is with greater diligence more studiously to be looked unto. As our calling must be honest, that is, serviceable to the Church, Common-wealth or private family; and as we must be gifted for it: so must we enter by lawful and direct means appointed of God, that we may be assured our calling is of God, and that he will accept of our service in that estate and condition of life.

First, It informeth to make choise of an honest vocation, for which we are fitted; and into which we may enter, by direct, good and lawfull meanes. He that vnderstandeth a matter shall finde good, saith Solomon: wherein hee teacheth, that what businesse any man taketh in hand, he must know it well and accurately, if hee looke to finish it honestly and with good successe. This therefore is the rule, by which we are directed in our vocation, that what art any man knoweth, he should exercise himselfe in it. This, as it must be obserued in all arts, sciences, professions, in the familie, Commonwealth, Church, so as euery art or profession, is of greater moment in any societie publike or priuate, sacred or prophaine, it is with greater diligence more studiously to be looked vnto. As our calling must bee honest, that is, seruiceable to the Church, Common-wealth or priuate familie; and as we must be gifted for it: so must we enter by lawfull and direct meanes appointed of God, that wee may be assured our calling is of God, and that hee will accept of our seruice in that estate and condition of life.

Secondly, Faith instructeth not to meddle above our knowledge, but to lean upon the living Lord, not on our skill or cunning.